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Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2000 Page 5 • trash dumpster to be located inside the structure and to indicate that a sign permit would be required for any signage. • Chair Schaps asked the applicant if he or his engineer would like to make comment. Bruce Kerber, representing the applicant, stated they were previously North Suburban Development and he has become more active and is Vice President with Mr. Menkveld so they actively looked for a facility. He explained that Shaw Trucking does work for them so they talked with them about this option. He stated a new facade will be created so it will be a nicer looking structure. Chair Schaps inquired about the potential for added dust. Mr. Kerber stated they have a limited staff of three and primarily do land development so the equipment is most often off site. However, the equipment will occasionally return to this site. Mr. Corson noted the City's restriction on noise generation. of operation restriction applies to construction and not However, that may have been included with other pr, as well. Mr. Kerber stated hour restrictions will not and may be some distance from this site s returns to the site. ser stated the hours siness locations. d be considered here the equipment is usually off site be 8:00 p.m. before the equipment In response to Mr. Corson, Mr . ed surrounding uses and the location of the residential neighborhood. H s will review the Moline Concrete application to determine if hours of oper i •° e placed on that application. Staff will also check other nearby industrial r•<, s. Mr. Corson state ou efer a generic reference to allow staff to research that issue. Mr. Kerber stated t my activity would be a returning dump truck and would not create more noise than a du p truck makes on the road. Chair Schaps stated the hours of operation was a huge issue with Moline Concrete but he assumes it has worked out. Mr. Smyser stated the backup indicator was changed to a strobe light rather than a sound backup. However, the strobe could not readily be seen during daylight hours so they went back to the sound backup indicator. Mr. Smyser stated staff will work with the applicant to see what can be worked out. If an agreement is not reached, staff will so report to the City Council. Chair Schaps asked if anyone else would like to make comment. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 6 -0.