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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 12, 2014 control on the site. With regard to noise, Miessen indicated that it would be as noisy as any construction site due to back-up alarms on trucks and the hum from the generator operating the equipment. Malietzke asked about fly ash storage noting that it is a hazardous material. Miessen reported that the fly ash comes in a self-contained container. He indicated that they would likely have a MPCA permit for the site. Fischer noted the Planner's recommendation for financial security to guarantee compliance with any conditions. Miessen indicated that they would be able to put up a bond as financial security. Fischer expressed concern with 50 trucks per hour hauling from this site. He anticipated a tremendous impact on traffic as well as a toll on the condition of South Owasso Blvd. and Country Drive. Miessen indicated that they would have their haul route reviewed and approved by MN DOT. He also indicated that if the roads are damaged, his company and MN DOT would share the cost of repairs. The condition of the streets would be filmed prior to work starting to document the starting condition. Fischer indicated that he is struggling with this proposal given the amount of traffic it will generate as well as impact on roads. Fischer noted that the intersection of Country Drive and Little Canada Road is already congested at times. He indicated that he was trying to consider the big picture, but questioned why Little Canada. Miessen reported that they have looked at the entire area and there is no viable location to the south. He indicated that moving the site further north impacts their profit margin. Miessen reported that they also looked at a City -owned site which they could make work, but felt the freeway access from the Schrier site was preferable. Duray felt that the Country Drive/Little Canada Road intersection was a very difficult one with normal traffic, and felt the additional traffic from this cement plant would make this intersection impossible. He pointed out the impact that the traffic would have on both the intersection and local traffic and businesses. I -Ie also felt the plant would be an eyesore. Miessen noted that it is difficult to construct major projects in the Metro area without accommodations of this nature. Fischer agreed, but noted the impact on the City's infrastructure that no one wants to pay for. Fischer pointed out that the Zoning Code specifically prohibits uses of this nature. He also noted the negative impact on the business community in this area. Fischer stated that he understood consideration for the bigger picture, but noted that this is a tough situation. - 13 -