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I The applicant objects to the berming as unnecessary and duplicitous . Comment : The use of berms is wide spread and used around noise sources , dust sources and around areas which are not aesthetically pleasing. Berms have been included in other CUPs , (example: CUP 1159) ,and are generally considered more pleasing , and less expensive than fencing. Berms cannot be equated with trees and consequently are not duplicitous . They form a complimentary barrier , each doing their own job. Page 8 , #14 : Hours of operation The applicant states that this is "way too severe and not necessary. " Comment : There are two sets of reasons to limit the hours for this quarry. 1 ) the proximity to Rockdale , where citizens wish to carry on a normal life style , especially on weekends without the noise of crushing , and blasting and the traffic on adjacent roads , and 2) the proximity to Cam Rock Park , where picnics , weddings , wedding receptions , meetings and organized and unorganized recreation and sports take place in the evenings and during the weekends . Here is a sterling example of Item 2 on the Finding of Facts issued for each CUP. . . "that the uses , values and enjoyment of other property in the neighborhood for purposes already permitted will not be substantially impaired or diminished by the establishment , maintainance and operation of the proposed conditional use" Surely blasting interrupting the wedding vows would substantially impair the ceremony. We urge you to adopt the hours of operations recommended by the Town Board . Page 8 , #15 The Town Board recommends that the site be used for agricultural lime and gravel only. We strongly support this recommendation and urge you to adopt it . Page 9 #16 , Well Testing: The applicant object to this as it doesn' t specify what is to be tested for or what effects on the wells is prohibited . In addition, he states that this is unnecessary since there will be no effect on the ground water in accordance with the hydological study done in conjunction with this conditions use permit . Comment : The testing is to assure that there is no contamination from mineral extraction operation. As of October 15 , 1995 the Town Board had not received any hydological study from the applicant .