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during day light. Small contractors in the area get all of their aggregates. He suggested <br /> using the crusher only during daylight hours in the summer. He wants to be good <br /> neighbors. Ms. Brown asked how often they would operate 24 hours. Mr. Wickham <br /> stated it would be consistent 5 to 6 days a week, Monday through Friday, maybe <br /> Saturday morning, for 2 weeks. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated there are two kinds of crushers. Mr. <br /> Wickham stated they use cone crushers; they are quieter than the others. <br /> Mr. Larson asked if there is any way to get around an ordinance,to change it or to get a <br /> variance from an ordinance. Chair Seils stated there are ways to change an ordinance <br /> but any changes would not affect this application. <br /> Mr. Larson asked why the gravel for the highway couldn't be gotten from the area <br /> nearest to where it is to be used. Mr. Wickham explained why their application for a <br /> new pit on Highway 371 several years ago was denied. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein asked Mr.Wickham if there are any items on the <br /> public's list of concerns that Anderson Brothers could comply with without affecting the <br /> gravel pit operation. Mr. Wickham stated that the noise is already governed by the PCA. <br /> The City could review the CUP every 2 years; if Anderson Brothers breaks the <br /> conditions, they are done. Mr. Habein asked if there is any way to control the dust. Mr. <br /> Wickham stated they will not be crushing for asphalt. There is a lot of dust when <br /> crushing for asphalt. He stated they will put millings on the haul road and there will be <br /> no dust from that. The everyday traffic will use the Swenson pit on Nelson Road. <br /> Mr. La 0.0` asked to update the berm standards and stated the vegetation is not enough. <br /> Mr. Wickham stated he understands their concerns and wants to alleviate them. The <br /> crusher does make noise. <br /> Commission Member Brown asked Mr. Wickham if he would be open to <br /> reducing hours. Mr Wickham stated 6:00 AM to 9:0o PM are the trucking hours. If the <br /> length of time of the crusher shortened,you extend the longevity of it. <br /> City Planner Burslie stated the Planning Commission can approve, deny or table the <br /> application to address concerns. The City has 120 days to make a decision. The Staff <br /> Report contains solid Findings of Fact and Conditions. A Condition could be added for <br /> berm height. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated the neighbors could complain to the state <br /> regarding the dust. Mr. Wickham stated OSHA makes inspections and that their <br /> employees have to work in that environment also. <br /> MINUTES 5 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 19, 2015 <br />