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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/98Hastings Planning Commission Minutes of June 8, 1998 Regular Meeting Commissioner Schommer called the meeting order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Schultz, Flom, Schommer, Harrington, Donndelinger, Strauss, and Anderson. Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak, and Zoning Administrator Weiland. Minutes: There being no corrections or additions, the minutes of the May 26, 1998 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting were unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Barton Sand & Gravel - Soil Processing & Hot Mix Plant Permits: Following a presentation on background information related to these items from Zoning Administrator Weiland, Commissioner Schommer opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Bud Burmeister of 2200 Ravenna Trail expressed serious concerns about extending the operating hours to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Burmeister cited noise associated with the Asphalt Plant as a major detriment to his enjoyment of his property. Commissioner Anderson made a motion and Commissioner Donndelinger made a second to recommend approval to recommend approval of the soil processing permit from June, 1998 to December 31, 1998, subject to the following conditions: Barton Sand and Gravel Company is permitted to operate a soil processing operation on land described in exhibit A and pursuant to the most recent information submitted and provided during the original application in 1984 and in 1987 by Davies Excavating, Incorporated. The conditions stipulated during the original special use permit issuance in 1987 are still in effect and the following: 1. The site is to be restored, upon completion of the mining operation, pursuant to the plans provided to the city during the original application in 1984 and pit expansion proposal in 1987. 2. Operating hours are not to be in excess of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday except holidays. In cases of emergency Barton Sand and Gravel may operated during hours other than those noted upon approval by the City Administrator. 3. Barton sand and Gravel Company shall refrain from using West 10th Street between Trunk Highway 61 and Trunk Highway 55 for hauling purposes. 4. The City of Hastings shall be informed of the results of the most recent inspection of the Barton Sand & Gravel pit as made by the Bureau of Mines. 5. Barton Sand & Gravel Company shall provide to the city within 10 days after the City Council approval of the permit, and before work begins an irrevocable bond or other form of security acceptable to the city in the amount of $25,000 for the estimated cost of restoring the site covered by the soil pursuant to City Code. 6. After the Special Use Permit is approved, Barton Sand & Gravel Company shall provide to the City a Liability insurance policy or certificate of insurance from an insurance company authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of Minnesota as will protect the applicant, its agents and the city from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from operations under the soil processing permit. The amounts of the insurance shall not be less than that which is required by the City Code. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Motion carried. Commissioner Anderson made a motion and Commissioner Strauss made a second to recommend approval of the special use permit that allows Commercial Asphalt to operate a hot asphalt plant subject to the following conditions: a. Expiration of the permit shall be December 31, 1998. b. All PCA requirements shall be met and all permits received before the operation of the plant. c. The site must be watered as necessary to control dust. d. Before commencing operation of the plant, the applicant shall provide the city with the necessary insurance certificates and a performance bond for $25,000. e. The site of the temporary asphalt plant shall be at an elevation of not less than 694 feet. This requirement includes that the bottom of the spill basin shall also be at an elevation of not less than 694 feet. f. The aggregate stockpile shall be maintained as shown on the site plan for screening purposes. Also, it is strongly encouraged that the stockpile be wrapped around the front of the site as much as possible to provide effective screening. g. That all requirements of the city code concerning temporary asphalt plants be attached as conditions for permit approval and be adhered to by the applicant. h. The applicant shall file with the local fire authority a material safety data sheet for a flammable combustible liquid storage permit. I. That conditions for approval be strictly enforced. j. Hours of operation shall be from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, however no hauling may begin before 7:00 am. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0.