EGF council sets conditions for asphalt plant

The East Grand Forks council approved a special use permit last night (Tuesday) for an asphalt plant project on the edge of town.

R.J. Zavoral & Sons is eyeing a site near County Road 17 and west of Highway 2.

After discussing the project at length in recent weeks members voted 6-1 in favor of the plant.
Prior to the vote nearby property owners had one last chance to voice concerns over noise…dust…and odor issues.

Nine conditions were attached to the permit:
1. The road leading to the site must be a hard surfaced roadway within three years unless otherwise
agreed upon by the applicant and City Council.
2. If dust becomes a nuisance, the piles and/or gravel road needs to be watered or calcium chlorate
needs to be added.
3. While the asphalt plant is in operation, the City’s Noise Ordinance will be followed. This
condition is applicable only during the operation of the asphalt plant. An annual Decibel test
taken during operation will be submitted to the City.
4. Must follow Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 7030 regarding noise pollution. The land
use activity would is classified as a level 3 under the noise area classification.
5. Require dry hydrant and a water retention pond to hold 120,000 gallons of water at any given
time, to meet the MN and City Fire Code requirements.
6. The asphalt plant must hook up to City electrical service once it is available on site.
7. A topsoil berm is required on the south end of the property, and larger trees or a hedge row will
be planted on or near both the south and east sides of the property within 5 years.
8. The plant operation cannot be substantially modified without city approval at the City’s sole
discretion. This site will allow a maximum 300 ton/hour operational average per year.
9. The asphalt plant must be in substantial compliance with all City, State and Federal permits,
including the Air Emissions Permit and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permit. All monitoring and emissions reports submitted to the State or Federal
Governments must be submitted to the City annually.