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Mr. Ed Hamilton reiterated his concerns noted during the public hearing of increased truck traffic on Highway #lO. . .:.>~_.:..~s¥~Commissioner Shumway thanked Mr. Sauer for their efforts of moving the proposed... '- ' .'.fi/.'..? site from a residential area to a hea~/ industrial area. . · ':: Co~issioner Hendriksen questioned the ~ount of smoke and wastes that wiI1 be .... generated. Mr. Sauer s~ated that ~he operation doesn't ~enerate much waste; many of ~he unused materials are recycled for use in o~her products. Commissioner Shumway questioned if the State does any testing of the smoke. Mr. Sauer stated that they do smokestack tests; about 95% of what you see is steam. Chairman Zimmerman asked if he would mind a stipulation saying there shall be no waste on the site. Mr. Sauer stated that he would not be comfortable with that. They won't generate "waste" as such. However, trucks would bring some product waste back and they would recycle it, as current technology allows for its reuse. The company should be responsible for its own. product rather than hauling it to another city. Chairman Zimmerman questioned the increase in truck traffic. Mr. Saner stated that including raw material in and finished product out, there would be approximately 15 trucks accessing the site per hour. I I I I Chairman Zimmerman questioned the odor and if the City of Anoka has received any complaints regarding their operations at H & S Asphalt in Ramsey. Ms. Norris stated that she will check, but at the present is unaware of any. Commissioner Howell asked if the railroad crossing is a controlled access crossing and if the company has alternate plans if Burlington Northern Railroad says no to allowing the use of that crossing. Mr. Sauer stated that the access is notI controlled; they are hoping to be able to use the old Prestressed Concrete. crossing. The Commission discussed access from the site Onto County Roads #llg and #57. Chairman Z~merman stated that we have a Highway #10 Corrfdo~ Study in process and doesn't know if this would be compatible. I I .j Mr. Sauer stated that they don't have problems with waiting, but do the study to infer that they will be adding 200 trucks to the traffic. That's not the case. They would like some kind of answer in the next few months, as they need to do make some structural changes to )the site. Commissioner Hendriksen asked how the smoke would, affect the visibility for airport landing. Mr. Sauer explained that it's just steam and it disappears after 50 feet. Planning & Zoning Commission/September 1, I987 Page 3 of 6 257-