HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-River City Asphalt
ITEM #8. River City Asphalt Mining and Excavation/Conditional
Use Permit Amendment.
River City Asphalt has submitted a mining and excavation permit
application amendment to expand existing mining on their site. The item
does not require a recommendation concerning parks and recreation.
There are, however, environmental resource issues and recommendations.
As part of this permit extension, the existing asphalt plant will be removed.
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Citizens speaking included: Mr. Bob Powell, 11774 205 Street West
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Ms. Colleen Powell, 11774 205 St. W.
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Mr. Walter Krawza, 11881 205 St. W.
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Ms. Marilyn Raplinger, 11897 210 St. W.
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Mr. John Raplinger, 11897 210 St. W.
Issues addressed included:
Reason for tree protection buffer.
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Tree conservation policy.
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Will tagged trees be removed?
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All issues addressed at neighborhood meeting.
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Pumped had to be lowered in wells.
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Closing of asphalt plant is a plus.
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Operation encroaches onto Mr. Krawza?s property. Required to stay
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back 100 feet and has approached within 75 feet on the east side and 50
feet on the north side.
Trucks used to haul gravel vs. conveyors. Residents not aware of
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clause in the permit.
Residents believed the permit was for 5 years with no plans for renewal
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of permit.
Berm has been seeded and trees installed but not maintained. Thistles
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have grown here and River City Asphalt has been contacted and thistles
cut once.
Fencing around the operation was a requirement but is non existent.
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A safe slope is non-existent.
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Concerns about replacing trees.
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Health issues such as silicosis and asthma due to silica in the gravel.
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MN Lung Association spoken to and asphalt road should be swept and
kept wet to deter dust.
Water level in wells dropping significantly in the Jordan aquifer.
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Concerns regarding the washing plant. What aquifer is it drawn out of?
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Lack of enforcement by the City regarding this permit.
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Resident calls to the City concerning violations are referred to the
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business. Ex: Noise, operational times, aesthetics, etc. The State
delegated authority to City to enforce permit requirements. If in violation,
permit should not be granted.