04-17-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 20,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse stated one of his concerns is possible headlights from a pay loader that are bouncing around and moving around since they can be a big distraction. Fretham stated he does not envision that being a problem but that he included everything in the application that could possibly raise a concern. Fretham stated in his view there will be very little evening or nighttime activity but that it would be nice to be able to do that occasionally. Thiesse asked if recycling of offsite materials was done on his other sites. Fretham indicated there was. Fretham stated as it relates to traffic,there would not be a parade of trucks running through downtown Long Lake and that there will be occasional trucks coming off the bypass. Fretham noted this site offers easy access versus coming in through downtown. Landgraver asked what type of other material they are contemplating bringing it. Fretham indicated it would be concrete and asphalt. Lemke asked how many trips a day in and out are anticipated. Fretham stated he would estimate approximately 2,000 loads over the course of a year,which would amount to seven loads a day. Fretham noted those loads will not occur over the course of a year but will be in spurts. Fretham stated some days there will be 50 to 100 loads and some days nothing. Gaffron asked to what extent the contractor for the county project will be involved in the operation of the site on a daily basis and to what extent the County will be involved in the site on a daily basis. Fretham indicated the County will not play a role in managing it and that Hennepin County would expect them to abide by the permit conditions. Fretham stated their expectation is that the contractor will manage the site on a daily basis and they will be monitoring their activities. Landgraver asked if they are looking at a three-year project. Page 20 of 64