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Minutes of ZNR Committee Page 2 proposed extraction operation also may draw down groundwater flows to the Badger Mill Creek in dry periods. • The ground water table lies approximately 6 to 10 feet below the surface of the subject property, and most extraction would occur beneath the water table. The close proximity of the ground water means that it would be difficult to control any spill before it reached ground water,which could negatively affect water quality in nearby private wells. Further,the proposed ponds may elevate ground water levels for properties along Riverside Drive,which could result in additional basement flooding. • The noise,visual impact,and traffic from the proposed operation,along with fear of water contamination and loss of property values, would negatively impact the general welfare and quality of life for nearby residents. • The multitude of proposed operational constraints and conditions of approval designed to protect public health will be extremely difficult to enforce over the proposed 24 year operation period. • After conducting its own analysis and public review process,the Town of Verona has recommended denial of the conditional use permit request,based in part on"its probable and almost definite ecological...impact on the Town of Verona." Motion to amend by Kuhn/Johnson to deny based upon standard#2 for a Conditional Use Permit"That the uses,values and enjoyment of other property in the neighborhood for purposes already permitted shall be in no foreseeable manner substantially impaired or diminished by establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use"; motion failed 4-2. Hendrick-yes,Kuhn-yes, Anderson-no,Hamre-no, Cornwell-no, Johnson-no. Supervisor Hendrick stated that trucks in area do have an impact. He indicated that therecould be motions to further amend. Supervisor Hamre indicated that there is development there anyway. Supervisor Kuhn stated that this was not a valid rationale for approval. Supervisor Anderson indicated that trucks will be going somewhere in the county and that it cost a lot more if we don't have sand and gravel near source. Committee discussion on original motion by Supervisor Cornwell. Supervisor Johnson discussed issues relating to the town government involvement in the process,water quality issues of the operation and her concern of nimbyism Supervisor Hendrick addressed his concerns regarding the groundwater, in particular the change in the level of the water table and spills into the the groundwater. Supervisor Anderson concerned about groundwater also but experts say their will be no impacts on groundwater. Supervisor Kuhn asked about other quarries in close proximity to water sources. Supervisor Hamre indicated that subdivisions lower groundwater more. Supervisor Cornwell agreed that urban development does cause a draw down of the groundwater but the committee is deciding this petition at this time. Supervisor Anderson in response to Supervisor Kuhn's question indicated that there is Cap City Sand and Gravel at the headwaters of Blackearth Creek and Houstons. Supervisor Hendrick stated that the Houston project was not on the same scale and water body.