Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/06/2002

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property, he told Mr. Koran there would be no adverse impact on Mr. Koran's property. He stated there is constant dirt between the storage area and the conveyor system. He suggested Marshall pave the entire area on their south side, and wherever there is constant traffic. He noted that dust is created in large enough amounts to cover his employees' cars due to front end loaders moving back and forth between two stock pile areas. He stated he notices the sand and rock is wetted down so there is no natural dust. He asked if there is a way to block the view, and the noise, with more than a chainlink fence. He asked if the building is in a TIF district. Community Development Director Frolik said she wasn't aware that the concrete business received any TIF funds. She explained the outdoor storage is allowed in the zone and no screening is required. That is why these types of operations would need a conditional use permit today for screening. John Thompson, applicant, 14141 Unity Street, said they have been in the property approximately two years. The berming and planting was done by the previous owner. He said he does recognize the traffic and noise issues, and said they can be addressed easily. He stated the deliveries are subcontracted, and he did notice the truck is loud. He said he would request a different operator. He addressed the dust issue fi.om the silos and noted the plant is old enough that the dust collection system doesn't handle the air trailers. He said they do have a new one on order, which will be installed this summer. The new silo will have a properly sized dust collector. He said the repositioning of the aggregate storage is an ongoing process. It was moved for ease in loading. He said bunkers will be added adjacent to 140t~ Avenue, which will develop a screening wall. He said they will have one stretch across 140th that will be more attractive. He noted this was a proposed condition of the conditional use permit, and it was always their intent. He explained the addition of this silo is not to increase the level of activity, but gives them another product choice. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Reeve, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Reeve, Brauer, and Kociscak. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson, Sweet, and Watson. The public hearing closed at 9:22 p.m. Commission Business Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 9:22 p.m. Chairperson Nixt asked and Community Development Director Frolik confirmed that the area is zoned Industrial. Chairperson Nixt agreed the buffering should be increased and asked how it could be accomplished. Planning Commission/June 6, 2002 Page 4 of 15