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requirements as a base line, followed by annual readings for production and calculations of total emissions to ensure compliance. Public Comment No one appeared to speak for or against. Vice Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing at this time. MOTION Member Boerigter moved, seconded by Member Cook to RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL of CONDITIONAL USE allowing outdoor storage of equipment and materials at 2280 Walnut Street; based on the comments and findings of Sections 5 and 6, and the conditions of Section 7 of the project report dated May 06, 2009; amended as follows ■ Staff was to review past considerations for this type of use from 2006 for guidance on hours for crushing operations before submission to the City Counci� Vice Chair Boerigter spoke in support of the motion; while recognizing the operations, he expressed confidence that sufficient federal and state controls were in place to monitor pollution and/or hazardous materials issues. Vice Chair Boerigter opined that is wasn't the City's job to impose additional restrictions over and above those regulations and City Code. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that the asphalt plant was a permitted use, even though it wouldn't be very feasible without stockpiles of aggregate materials. Vice Chair Boerigter opined that this was a more productive use for the site, in this highly industrial area, than its current use; and suggested that if the intent was to get rid of all asphalt production plants, that should be considered by lobbying at the state or federal level. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that we need asphalt or concrete for various modes of transportation in today's world; and it seemed unfair to pawn such a use off on another community when this is the most industrial site in Roseville, and conveniently connected to the freeway system for transport. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that lack of public comment at this public hearing; and expressed confidence in adjacent engineering firms and their apparent lack of concern about vibrations and/or noise from the site. Commissioner Cook spoke in support of the motion; opining that this location seemed logical with its central location to the freeway system and surrounding communities; and suggested that there may be an environmental net gain in not trucking the materials as far. Commissioner Cook expressed some concern regarding noise and odor; and expressed interest in obtaining additional information exhibiting an "odor ring," as well as the noise ring presented, if such data was available from the MPCA or other sources. Commissioner Cook opined that residents on the south side of Highway 36 were more likely to hear more noise from Highway 36 than from this plant; however, noted that this was a very subjective assumption on his part. Commissioner Gottfried concurred with concerns expressed by Commissioner Wozniak related to air emissions; however, noted that this was a heavy industrial area and this would be the most logical site in Roseville. Commissioner Gottfried concurred with comments of Vice Chair Boerigter related to wishing the plant on another suburb; and