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12. That the Applicant has stated that the demolition concrete will be confined to a 70' x 120' area, surfaced with recycled aggregate and that the stockpile will not exceed l0 feet in height. 13. That the Applicant has stated that a crusher will be brought onto the site once a year for a two day period to crush the concrete into a sub-base that will be used on project sites. 14. That the Applicant has stated that if necessary, water will be used for dust control during the crushing operations. 15. That the storage area is unsightly and the site plan submitted with the application does not identify any screening of the concrete stockpile area; however, the Applicant has stated a willingness to construct a non-landscaped earth berm for screening purposes. t6. That the City has recently expended approximately $2,318,000.00 to date for land acquisition, public improvements, site improvements and demolition costs to eliminate blighted conditions in the area and develop Gateway North Industrial Park NO. 5. 17. That properties to the northwest and to the east have recently been sold for redevelopment to private entities. 18. That there is one other facility in Ramsey that received a conditional use permit to process demolition concrete into a reusable, for-sale product. 19. That the proposed use will substantially increase traffic to and from the area. 20. That the proposed use will be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. 21. That the proposed use will not be harmonious with and in accordance with the specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 22. That the proposed use will not be designed, operated and maintained so as to be hanrtonioUs and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the general vicinity and such use will change the essential character of the area. 23. That the proposed use will not be a substantial improvement to the property in the immediate vicinity and to the community as a whole. 24. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection. 25. That the proposed use will create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and it will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the cormnunity.