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R.C.R.P.C. MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1997 No - 2, Commis--sinners Garren and Mitsch Bush. Commissioner Mitsch Bush voted no based on Sections 8.3.1.3D (2b) and 8.3.1.3D (2f) as well as a general concern _ .- with wildlife issues. Commissioner Garren: Not opposed to the permit but feels there is insufficient information regarding the intersection of Highway 40 and the RR crossing. Motion carried Citv of Steamboat SoringslConnell Resources/Yamoa Vallev Recvclinq Committee - _ Amendment to Special Use Permit to crush glass. Located on a portion of the S2, Section 11 and a portion of the S2 Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 84 West and approximately 5 miles west of Steamboat Springs on the north side of U.S. Highway 40 at the Connell Gravel Pit. - Wendy DuBord, City of Steamboat Springs, introduced the recycling committee members, who are in the audience and support the petition. She said the operation will have minimal impacts to visual and noise levels, especially when compared to other recycling operations she visited. Commissioner Garren asked about the stockpiles. Ms DuBord stated that heaps of glass will be stockpiled within concfete barriers. She said it will be a small pile and will be not visible except from the pit itself. Ms DuBord stated that Michael Zopf gave no indication of environmental health hazards. Tony Connell, property owner, stated that the crusher will not visible from Highway 40 nor will it interfere with air traffc (from glare). He said the intention is to mix the crushed material with road base. Labels and bottle caps will be placed into a bin which Waste Management will haul to the Milner land fll. Mr. Connell referred to proposed condition 1 and explained that when the money is available, a larger crusher would be purchased. Mr. Connell stated that approval of this petition will reduce truck traffic by eliminating some trips to the Milner land fill. In response to a question from Commissioner Holly,. Ms DuBord stated that the intent is to move the crusher to other Counties for their use since this would be less expensive than hauling glass to the crusher. Bridgett O'Rouke spoke in support of the proposal. She said this is an important pilot project which has been funded by the State as part of a regional recycling project for the western slope. She said the crusher will be mobile to the greatest extent possible. A significant investment has been made in the crusher so the intent is to operate it as much as possible. Ms O'Rouke stated that this will be a great benefi to the community. Chairman Brookshire asked about the term of permit. Ms Fox stated that this is an amendment to the Connell permit which she believes expires in 2002. In response to a question from Commissioner Garren, Ms Fox stated that ii a larger crusher is purchased, the change can be handled administratively as an amendment to the SUP. In terms of the maximum of 8 truck trips per month, Ms Fox stated that tour truck trips were anticipated. Correspondence: