7 PCSR 03-22-1994 (. ) -\ ITEM 7
ity of � MEMORANDUM
River TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: MARCH 22, 1994 `A7<
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ASPHALT
INC., PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO 94-7
REQUESTED ACTION
Commercial Asphalt Inc., a subsidiary of Tiller Corporation, is requesting a
two year renewal of their conditional use permit for a gravel mining related
facility (temporary asphalt plant).
LOCATION
• Southwest corner of the intersection of County Road No. 33 and US Highway
169. A complete legal description is available at City Hall.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map, Zoning Map, Site Plan, Correspondence from Commercial
Asphalt (Plant Equipment Summary and Recycle Operations Summary)
April 8, 1992, staff memo to City Council regarding the last renewal, and
Property Owners List
BACKGROUND
1988
• Original conditional use permit was issued for a temporary asphalt
processing plant in an existing gravel pit.
1990
• First renewal of conditional use permit.
• Air emissions and particulate test required by MPCA was completed and
passed. The plant was issued a 5 year MPCA air emissions permit.
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P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
Commercial Asphalt Page 2
March 22, 1994
• • In response to complaints regarding noise from the plant, Commercial
Asphalt modifies burner noise and testing was completed to verify
compliance with noise limits.
• In response to complaints regarding odor, Commercial Asphalt raised
their stack height and cut back on recycled asphalt during weather
inversions.
• Acceleration lane was built on Highway 169 making truck access safer.
1992
• Latest renewal of the conditional use permit.
• Complaints on noise and odor subsided.
• Since the 1992 renewal, the drum at the plant was increased from 30 feet
in length to 36 feet and its diameter increased from 9 feet to 10 feet.
Increasing the size of the drum keeps the burner farther away from the
recyclable entry point further reducing odor.
ANALYSIS
Apparently, Commercial Asphalt is asking for their last renewal of this
permit. They have indicated that they plan to move their plant to an area
further north along Highway 169, outside of Elk River City limits. They
IDanticipate this move being accomplished in the next year or two. The
rational for moving the plant is to be located adjacent to their gravel supply.
On the attached site plant, you will note the location of the looped access road
for the plant. Commercial Asphalt plans on paving this access road, which
will help further reduce dust. The asphalt used on this road can be recycled
in the future.
Included in the April 8, 1992, staff memo to the City Council are 14
stipulations placed on the operation of this facility. If this permit is renewed,
those 14 stipulations are still appropriate.
There is one additional concern not previously addressed. Directly adjacent
to the east side of Highway 169, opposite Commercial Asphalt's facility, is a
pond that is receiving sediment from run-off. Staff has inspected the
situation and feels the pond is receiving sediment from the acceleration lane
on the west side of Highway 169, via a culvert under the Highway. The
following is a list of possible solutions to this situation:
1. Commercial Asphalt could dig a bigger storm water retention pond on
their site. The berm on the north side of this retention pond could also
. be built up to avoid run-off entering the highway ditch during heavy
rainfall events.
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March 22, 1994
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2. Commercial Asphalt's access road could be paved and moved farther to
the west to reduce the amount of material finding its way to the
acceleration land.
3. Commercial Asphalt indicated that they have a bobcat sweeper and
will clean the acceleration lane more often.
4. Silt fencing in the highway ditch prior to the culvert could be used to
help filter sediment. This would take MnDot permission.
5. The ditch on the west side of the highway could be made deeper and
vegetation planted to help filter the sediment. This also would take
MnDot permission.
RECOMMENDATION
The operation of this facility raises issues regarding the seven standards for a
conditional use permit. Staff feels these issues can be resolved with the
proper stipulations being placed on this operation. Staff is recommending
approval of a two year renewal of this permit with the 14 stipulations listed
IIin the April 8,1992, City Council memo and one additional stipulation:
15. AT STAFF'S DISCRETION, COMMERCIAL ASPHALT IMPLEMENT
PART OR ALL OF THE PREVIOUSLY LISTED ACTIONS TO
ELIMINATE SEDIMENT FROM BEING INTRODUCED TO THE
POND ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 169.
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El1 !TEiver P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River� , MN 55330 • (6121 441-7420
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ASPHALT CO.
• A1rILLER COMPANY
10633 89th Avenue No. • P.O. Box 1480
Maple Grove, MN 55311-6480
Phone (612)424-5400 • Fax (612) 739-2081
Elk River - Plant 8
Recycle Operation Summary
As an integral part of our operations, we recycle asphalt and concrete materials at
our hot-mix asphalt plant facility.
The asphalt and concrete materials are generated by local roadway/driveway
repair and replacement projects. These materials are brought to our facility by various
road construction contractors and are stockpiled adjacent to the hot-mix asphalt plant.
The recycled concrete and asphalt materials are utilized in the production of hot mix
• asphalt and road base materials.
The stockpile area is approximately one acre in size and is located in an area
which is not near standing water. We expect to take in and utilize approximately 50,000
tons of recycle materials on an annual basis.
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This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
} COMMERCIAL
A , ASPHALT CO.
• A1(ILLER COMPANY
10633 89th Avenue No. • P.O. Box 1480
Maple Grove, MN 55311-6480
Phone (612)424-5400 • Fax(612) 739-2081
Elk River - Plant 8
Plant Equipment Summary
- Barber Green Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant
(Model DM70 Serial #DM70X147)
- 9' x 36' Drum Dryer with recycle ring
- Hauck 500X Tri-fuel Burner
- Tri-axle Carrier Control House
(DMI and automatic burner controls, starters, etc.)
- Aeropulse FS 12-1062 insulated Baghouse
(60,000 CFM/with tri-axle carrier)
(Stack height 68.6 feet)
- Seven Bin Cold Feed System
(6 virgin/1 recycle)
- 30" x 70' Feed Conveyor
(with Ramsey weighbridge and load cell)
- Three Kolberg 100 ton insulated Storage Silos
- CEI Heater mounted on gooseneck
- 30,000 gallon CMI Asphalt Cement Tank
- 30,000 gallon Childers Asphalt Cement Tank (22,500/7,500 split)
- 17,600 gallon steel Waste Oil Tank
- 12,000 gallon steel Waste Oil Tank
- 400 gallon steel No. 2 Fuel Oil Tank
(Note: All tanks are located within a secondary containment area- See attached
Diagram)
- Quality Management Lab/Trailer
This hot-mix asphalt plant is capable of producing approximately 350 tph at 4-5%
moisture content in the aggregate.
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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River FROM: B&Z ADMINISTRATOR, STEPHEN ROHLF
DATE: APRIL 8, 1992 SAL
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A TEMPORARY ASPHALT PLANT BY
COMMERICAL ASPHALT COMPANY/P.H.
Commercial Asphalt Company, a division of Tiller Corporation,
is requesting renewal of their conditional use permit for a
temporary asphalt plant. The plant is located in the southwest
corner of the intersection of Highway 169 and County Road 33 .
Staff ' s memo to the Planning Commission dated March 12, 1992 ,
regarding this issue is attached to this memo. Staff
encourages the Council to read this memo for the particulars of
this request.
The Planning Commission felt that with certain stipulations ,
this temporary asphalt plant can meet the seven standards for a
conditional use permit. They recommended approval of the
renewal of Commercial Asphalt ' s permit with the following
stipulations :
III1 . That a maximum of 30% recycled asphalt can be used in the
operation in order to control odor. If weather conditions
make odor too noticeable, the operator must temporarily
reduce the percentage of recycled asphalt in their
operation until atmospheric conditions allow the 30% level
to continue.
2 . That the lead concentration in fuel oil comply with
current MPCA regulations or be no more than 4,000 MG/KG,
whichever is less . Further, that analysis of lead
concentration be provided as per MPCA's requirements .
3 . That a maximum of 20% opacity is allowed for emission from
the stack for this operation.
4 . That particulate emissions be limited to a maximum of . 04
GR/DSCF.
5 . That all correspondence between Bartons and MPCA including
test results be copied to the City.
6 . That Bartons be allowed to use baghouse finds in their
asphalt mix, but that these finds must be kept in an
enclosure to avoid windblown lead contamination.
• 7 . That the natural vegetation between the proposed asphalt
plant and Highway 169 be left to act as screening.
Further, that additional pines are planted to further
screen this area.
720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420
III8 . That during dry periods the site must be watered to avoid
dust.
9 . That Bartons reimburse the City for the cost of reviewing
their proposal . That the City has the right to close this
operation down if there is imminent danger and that City
staff has the right to inspect the premises at any
reasonable hour following notification.
10 . That the normal hours of operation for the plant are from
7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. , seven days a week. However, hours
can be extended for special cases by the Building and
Zoning Administrator as long as the additional hours do
not create a nuisance for surrounding residences . Further
MPCA noise levels must be adhered to at all times during
the operation of this plant.
11 . That the baghouse filter is tested once per month for
leaks and the results of those tests are copied to the
City.
12 . That this conditional use permit be reviewed in two years
and a new permit be obtained at that time.
• 13 . That stockpiles of recyclable materials not be placed in
surface water and further that run-off from these
stockpiles is directed away from any surface water. That
the size of the stockpiles be limited to the amount of
material that could possibly be used in one year, but not
necessarily to what will be used in any one given year.
Further, that the City understands with this stipulation
that some recyclable materials will be retained over the
winter so that recycling can start at the same time as
spring start up for the asphalt plant.
14 . That Commerical Asphalt continue to work with City staff
to resolve problems with odor and noise if they arise.
There were additional stipulations placed on this operation
during 1990 renewal that do not appear in the Planning
Commission' s recommended conditions for this renewal . Those
stipulations were rendered obsolete by the issues they dealt
being resolved.
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Elk River City Planner
City Hall
720 Dodge Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Asphalt Processing in Elk River
Dear City Planner,
It has been brought to my attention that the Hot Melt Plant, located on Highway
169, has applied to renew its' permits to continue processing asphalt in Elk River.
I have concerns.
My family lives at 11301 198th Avenue, approximately 4000 feet from the plant.
The air in our neighborhood at times has been suffocating due to the foul odor of
melting tar. I have two small children who, like myself and my husband, deserve
to know that the air we are breathing is clean and free of toxins.
I've looked into this, and I discovered that the MPCA has been out to study the
situation. However, they have never been in the area for testing on a day when
the plant was in operation. You have a responsibility to the people of this city, to
require an MPCA investigation on a day of operation. (I encourage you to, at
least, acquire your facts from a party not affiliated in any way with the Hot Melt
Plant.) Please consider the facts before making any decision in this case.
I realize how convenient it would be to have this plant in operation during the
reconstruction of Highway 101, but there is a great deal more at stake. Your
position demands responsibility to the people of this city. It's you that we depend
on.
Respectfully,
Carol S. Bolin
Resident of Elk River
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