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MIMUTBS OP THE PIAHNIIiG COMMISSIOil TING OCTOBER 3, 1988 ZONING FILE #1310-EISINGER CONTIN1 Chairman Kelley asked Mr. Gannon if the project would take 5 weeks to complete. Mr. Gannon replied that it would, provided the fill remains available. Kelley also questionned when the project was expected to begin. Mr. Gannon replied it would start sometime in December of January. Kelley asked for confirmation of the 11,000 trucks expected to be necessary for hauling the fill. Mr. Gannon replied that it would take 11,000 tandem trucks. If "belly dumps" were used it would reduce that number by 30%. Kelley asked to what degree the traffic safety issue had been investigated. Mr. Gannon stated that if there were a flagman on Highway 12, the hauling during the morning rush hour would not be a problem. Kelley mentioned the fact that a neighbor had been killed in that area because of the sun limiting vision. Kelley recommended limiting the movement of the fill during rush hour traffic which would be 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p • in • Kelley inquired as to how the City, particularly the Police Department, felt about the magnitude of this project. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the Police Department had not been asked to respond to this application. Mabusth inquired as to whether she should elicit feedback from the Police Department. Kelley answered affirmatively. Mabusth asked Mr. Gannon if it were normal procedure for Park Construction to work with local police departments when taking on such a large scale project. Mr. Gannon stated they do coordinate with the police when necessary. Mabusth suggested that an Orono Police representative be present at the pre-construction conference. Planning Commission member Cohen agreed with Kelley's suggestion to limit the hours in which the hauling could take place. He also expressed concern over the school hours. Planning Commission member Moos also expressed her concern with the school busses from the Elementary School. Planning Commission member Hanson clarified the fact that the there were no objections to the land use application. Kelley concurred with that and added that he would leave the safety aspect up to the Police Department, It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commission member Johnson, to approve #1310, subject to the approval of safety standards by the City Engineer and the Police Department, prior to this matter being heard by the City Council, Also that the Police Department be informed of the pre construction conference. Johnson asked what input had been received from MN DOT. Mr, Gannon stated that MN DOT would require a permit for safety signage and had restrictions as to what time of the day hauling could take place. Kelley directed Mabusth to inform the Police Department of the blinding sun, as 8