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Chairperson Howard questioned the commissioners as to their questions or concerns with the overlay ordiannce. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti reported she was concerned with the restrictions of hours of operations in the event the berm is effective. Also, she suggested defining the hours of operations. Commissioner McPherson suggested waiting to see if the mitigation is effective, there may not be a need for the hours of operations. Commissioner McPherson questioned if the license would be transferable to a new owner. Ms. Gundlach responded typically every user must obtain their own license. Commissioner Danger suggested removing the hours of operation requirement. Commissioner Zisla questioned the relationship between the truck traffic and the crushing operation. Mr. Murlowski stated that would be 65-70% during the week, and maybe 10% on the Saturdays. Commissioner Schiferl stated there are tolerant species that could be planted on the berm, and suggested the following be included in the aggregate crushing resolution: Page 2 -number 6; In addition add "low maintenance." And add 6.5 "In addition to help mitigate the potentially monolithic visually negative nature of the berm while providing additional erosion control benefits, the applicant will plant and maintain clusters of deciduous and evergreens shrubs and trees to be planted at intervals ranging from approximately 40-60 feet with plant size and placement to be made in consultation with city staff and landscape consultant. Commissioner Zisla questioned if the berm will be seen by many? Commisisoner Danger stated it seems logical to plant on the sides of the berm, possibly wild flowers. Ms. Gundlach stated she would work with the applicant once the commission recommends what they would like to see in landscaping. Chairperson Howard questioned the commission to their thoughts on the license versus Special Use Permit. Commissioner Zisla stated he is in favor of the concept of the license, but not comfortable with the lack of details. Chairperson Howard noted that City Code review is not really a planning commission concern, and it may be difficult to approve the license prior to knowing all the details. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti expressed her concern with the City creating a license specific to one business. Chairperson Howard asked for additional comments. There were none. Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to close the Public Hearing. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 9:11 pm. Chairperson Howard suggested looking at the overlay district as the first item for consideration. Commissioner Danger stated he was not ready to move forward on that item, because of the hours of operations condition. Commissioner McPherson noted the construction of the berm is closely related to the hours of operation. Commissioner Zisla suggested granting the condition and special use permit and requires the berm to be built in a certain amount of time. Ms. Gundlach suggested including the option for an extension of an additional 12 months if the applicant is unable to complete berm. Chairperson Howard suggested going through the Special Use Permits and license issue. Ms. Gundlach stated that based on the discussion the commission is not supportive of the license requirement. 11