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MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 19, 2015 City Planner Burslie read the Findings of Fact and the proposed Conditions. Mr. Wickham explained that the crusher will not be in the pit all summer, a 2 week minimum or 6 to 8 weeks maximum. There will be no hot mix or wash plant, and no rip rap machine. This operation will just be for gravel. Anderson Brothers has had to haul clay into the other site for gravel; this site has clay material and they will not need to haul it in. He stated he would like the opportunity to address their concerns after the public speaks. He reminded the Planning Commission that a CUP had previously been issued to another contractor on this site. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: Kirk Larson, 5980 Wild Acres Road – Mr. Larson stated he had talked with the neighbors and prepared a handout of their concerns. Mr. Larson read the 4-page handout which covered Safety, Noise, Dust and Debris and Economic Values of Concern, a copy of which is made a part of these Minutes. Kevin Wendt, 5853 Wild Acres Road – Anderson Brothers has an entrance on Nelson Road; with the new entrance on Wild Acres Road it will create a loop for people to enter from Nelson and exit onto Wild Acres Road. This will increase truck traffic on Wild Acres Road. If this operates until 9:00 PM, there is no safe place to ride bikes or walk. He now hears the noise from the rock crusher ¾ mile away. The new one will be less than ¼ mile from his house. The crusher could ruin the foundation on their home; the family gets no sleep for the 14 days it is in operation 24 hours a day. He suggested 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM would be fair for the gravel pit operation. Dust is a problem; he has one child allergic to dust and cannot leave windows open in the summer. He could dust every day with a south or southeast wind. He needs to change filters 2 to 3 times a month. He is not against the pit, not in favor of it, but there needs to be some give and take. He is willing to work with Anderson Brothers if they are willing to work with the neighbors. Justin Horsman, 32925 Nelson Road – Stated he lives at the corner of Nelson Road and used to be an Anderson Brothers employee. Safety is the Number One concern; there is too much traffic with no posted speed limits. His wife has asthma and doesn’t need the extra dust. Anderson Brothers needs clay and they can haul it in. Mike Dubay and Tom Smith, Jenkins Township Supervisors – They stated they are not here to oppose the CUP but want to address concerns with damage to Wild Acres Road. They are pro-business and understand the need for extractive sites. This CUP may cause more damage to the road than already exists. Jenkins Township has the road authority and annually looks at all roads. Wild Acres Road is one that needs repair because of the heavy traffic use. The estimate last year was $28,000 and they took no action. With the Highway 371 expansion this site will be used extensively so Wild Acres