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City Planner Burslie read the Findings of Fact and the proposed Conditions. Mr. <br /> Wickham explained that the crusher will not be in the pit all summer, a 2 week <br /> minimum or 6 to 8 weeks maximum. There will be no hot mix or wash plant, and no rip <br /> rap machine. This operation will just be for gravel. Anderson Brothers has had to haul <br /> clay into the other site for gravel; this site has clay material and they will not need to <br /> haul it in. He stated he would like the opportunity to address their concerns after the <br /> public speaks. He reminded the Planning Commission that a CUP had previously been <br /> issued to another contractor on this site. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: <br /> Kirk Larson, 5980 Wild Acres Road— Mr. Larson stated he had talked with the <br /> neighbors and prepared a handout of their concerns. Mr. Larson read the 4-page <br /> handout which covered Safety, Noise, Dust and Debris and Economic Values of <br /> Concern, a copy of which is made a part of these Minutes. <br /> Kevin Wendt, 5853 Wild Acres Road—Anderson Brothers has an entrance on Nelson <br /> Road; with the new entrance on Wild Acres Road it will create a loop for people to enter <br /> from Nelson and exit onto Wild Acres Road. This will increase truck traffic on Wild <br /> Acres Road. If this operates until 9:oo PM,there is no safe place to ride bikes or walk. <br /> He now hears the noise from the rock crusher SA mile away. The new one will be less <br /> than 1/4 mile from his house. The crusher could ruin the foundation on their home;the <br /> family gets no sleeps the 14 days it is in operatib operation 24 hours a day. He suggested 7:00 <br /> AM to 7:00 PM would be fair for the gravel pit operation. Dust is a problem; he has one <br /> child allergic to dust and cannot leave windows open in the summer. He could dust <br /> every day with a south or southeast wind. He needs to change filters 2 to 3 times a <br /> month f is not against the pit, not in favor of it,but there needs to be some give and <br /> f,,, <br /> take sf is willing to work with Anderson Brothers if they are willing to work with the <br /> neighbors. <br /> Justin Horsmah 32925 Nelson Road- Stated he lives at the corner of Nelson Road and <br /> used to be an Anderson Brothers employee. Safety is the Number One concern; there is <br /> too much traffic with no posted speed limits. His wife has asthma and doesn't need the <br /> extra dust. Anderson Brothers needs clay and they can haul it in. <br /> Mike Dubay and Tom Smith, Jenkins Township Supervisors — They stated they are not <br /> here to oppose the CUP but want to address concerns with damage to Wild Acres Road. <br /> They are pro-business and understand the need for extractive sites. This CUP may <br /> cause more damage to the road than already exists. Jenkins Township has the road <br /> authority and annually looks at all roads. Wild Acres Road is one that needs repair <br /> because of the heavy traffic use. The estimate last year was $28,000 and they took no <br /> action. With the Highway 371 expansion this site will be used extensively so Wild Acres <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 19, 2015 <br />