03-19-2015 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Larson stated this is a residential agricultural area with no speed limit. Mr. Wickham stated their drivers are professionals,they drive every day and have never had an accident. He acknowledges their concerns,but this is where the gravel is and this is the only area where it is allowed. Mr. Larson stated the roadway needs to be posted and signed. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED Planning Commission Member Wilson stated he couldn't understand why the speed limit can't be taken care of, as well as the condition of the roads. He spent his life in construction and the haul roads had to be in as good of condition or better when completed. Mr. Wickham stated if the jobs are for the state or county,the contractor needs to bond for it, list it as a haul road and it has to be as good as or better than before. Planning Commission Member Habein stated that everyone blames Anderson Brothers for the traffic. These roads have become a shortcut from County Road 16 over to County Road 11 and the traffic has increased. This is not Anderson Brothers fault; the fault is that the road was improved. Mr. Habein further stated that Mr.Wickham has stated several times that traffic will not be increased,just a different access. If traffic is going `.- to stay the same and the road condition will stay the same or deteriorate as it would without this approval,we need to forget these issues. The City should start considering speed limit signs and striping the road. The hill needs stripes for safety. We need to consider our part in the safety of that road. Signs and striping aren't that expensive. Other issues deserve more attention instead of worrying about the traffic;the road traffic is not going to change. Planning Commission Member Engels asked if the haul times could be limited to during school hours. Notices could be sent out when operating around the clock. He further asked if this needed to be approved for io years. Mr. Wickham stated he would be open for a review every two years,but not to renew the CUP every 2 years. City Planner Burslie stated the application is for a CUP and it runs with the property. It is good for the life of the property and the City can review CUP's at any time. As long as the conditions are being met, it is good. If the conditions are not being met,the City can pull the permit. Planning Commission Member Brown asked if there had been a pit at this location previously. Staff advised Bauerly or Knife River had a temporary pit approximately 7 to 8 years ago. Ms. Brown asked what normal operating hours are. Mr. Wickham stated MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 19, 2015