Truck traffic increased. Hours of operations should be where they close at 6 PM with the exception of an emergency for the county. There is "jake braking"occurring within the 1/2 mile stretch on 72nd Ave off of Highway 79. There are seven residents that live within a mile of the sand and gravel pit and two of those employees who work for AFS. We are a neighborhood with a sand and gravel pit plus monster trucks daily event right in the middle of it.
As an area property owner I am strongly opposed to this issue. Please give equal weight to the views and comments of neighborhood residents. An additional 60 trucks per day, in addition to the current volume, is in no way harmonious to a quiet rural setting. The ability of the immediate community to enjoy their chosen lifestyle should NOT be dependent upon the business objectives of the pit.
As a resident & owner of an adjacent property I oppose this new permit. A pit operation should maintain a balance of business & respect to the surrounding residential homes & country setting of the area - this new permit does not. Hours of operation, number of trucks & noise allowed in this permit is not acceptable in a country farm, residential setting. The new permit contradicts "The Findings Fact #4" - "compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with the character of the neighborhood."
Lack of compliance for years with the current permit, hours of operation, truck traffic & number of trucks on 72nd, dust, noise, environmental impact, doesn't coincide with #4 finding of fact: "The conditional use is compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with the character of the neighborhood, not detrimental to the immediate area, not detrimental to the future development of the area, and not detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the area & the County".
Truck traffic increased. Hours of operations should be where they close at 6 PM with the exception of an emergency for the county. There is "jake braking"occurring within the 1/2 mile stretch on 72nd Ave off of Highway 79. There are seven residents that live within a mile of the sand and gravel pit and two of those employees who work for AFS. We are a neighborhood with a sand and gravel pit plus monster trucks daily event right in the middle of it.
As an area property owner I am strongly opposed to this issue. Please give equal weight to the views and comments of neighborhood residents. An additional 60 trucks per day, in addition to the current volume, is in no way harmonious to a quiet rural setting. The ability of the immediate community to enjoy their chosen lifestyle should NOT be dependent upon the business objectives of the pit.
As a resident & owner of an adjacent property I oppose this new permit. A pit operation should maintain a balance of business & respect to the surrounding residential homes & country setting of the area - this new permit does not. Hours of operation, number of trucks & noise allowed in this permit is not acceptable in a country farm, residential setting. The new permit contradicts "The Findings Fact #4" - "compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with the character of the neighborhood."
Lack of compliance for years with the current permit, hours of operation, truck traffic & number of trucks on 72nd, dust, noise, environmental impact, doesn't coincide with #4 finding of fact: "The conditional use is compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with the character of the neighborhood, not detrimental to the immediate area, not detrimental to the future development of the area, and not detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the area & the County".