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• • • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 4 Air Safety Zone. In response to concerns over the air safety zone of the nearby Lino Airpark, the applicant has submitted a plan which superimposes the Airpark's approach zone upon the subject site. Based on this plan, it is concluded that the proposed batch plant height (80 feet) will not encroach into the required Airpark approach zone. Darin Burckhard, Structural Engineer for this project, stated that additional information not included in the packets before the Board, had been provided immediately prior to this evening's meeting. This additional information addressed issues discussed at the most recent neighborhood meeting held on Thursday, October 2, 1997. Chair Schaps indicated that the Board did not have that information before them. Mr. Burckhard proceeded to review this information verbally, stating that agreement had been reached to place the planting buffer at the 150 -foot setback line. Chair Schaps requested clarification that this placement would result in 110 feet of undisturbed area. Mr. Burckhard responded in the affirmative, adding that the proposed placement had been marked with yellow stringline, and that the berm would curve around the existing planting at the 150 -foot line. Mr. Brixius asked about change to the existing landscape plan. Chair Schaps asked about attendance at the most recent neighborhood meeting. Mr. Burckhard responded 13 individuals had signed the attendance register. Mr. Burckhard indicated that a resident had requested that a row of evergreens be planted along with deciduous trees to ensure year -round visual appeal. In response to Mr. Brixius's question regarding the landscape plan, Mr. Burckhard indicated that there should be ample time to make the recommended adjustments to the proposed schedule. Mr. Gelbmann asked if an irrigation system is proposed for the berm. Mr. Burckhard responded yes, and that a maintenance program is also proposed. Mr. Herr asked Mr. Ahrens about the suitability of 4th Avenue to handle the additional truck traffic. Mr. Ahrens explained that 4th Avenue is a collector route, constructed to 9- ton design strength (although it is posted as having a 7 -ton limit). Mr. Johnson suggested that approval recommendation Condition 5 might contain a contradiction in terms as worded. Mr. Brixius explained that reference to "permissible exterior lighting" is intended for any lighting that might be determined to be necessary on the remainder of the site beyond the outdoor storage area (north of 77th Street). Mr. Johnson also asked about the intended hours of operation. Randy Molin, facility manager, responded that current operation activity begins at 4:00 a.m. With specific reference to Condition 12.c., Mr. Molin indicated that strobe lights would replace backup