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6. The intersection of USH 12/18 and CTH N is a dangerous intersection with a limited line-of-site for eastbound traffic. The increased truck traffic and particularly trucks making a left hand turn from CTH N onto USH 12/18 would only make'things worse. Dane County Public Works has discussed this matter with WDOT. There are approximately 10 accidents per year at this intersection with injury occurring in about 4 per year. Although the intersection is already marked with cautionary signs and flashing lights on both USH 12/18 and CTH N, the WDOT felt that an additional warning sign would be useful during periods when trucks are entering the highway. It was suggested that a 4 foot by 8 foot rectangular warning sign or a digital- display message board be considered in lieu of the normal diamond shape caution sign. The suggested wording was: CAUTION CONSTRUCTION SITE AHEAD SLOW-MOVING TRUCKS ENTERING HIGHWAY In addition, during the removal of clay from the southern portion of the borrow area a flag person will be present to signal eastbound traffic on USH 12/18 that trucks are turning across their lane. If these measures should prove to be insufficient at preventing the intersection of CTH N and USH 12/18 from becoming more hazardous than it is at present, the County will do one of the following: - Delay the removal of clay from the southern portion of the site until after the diamond interchange has been constructed. - Construct an on-site access road that would allow the trucks to enter USH 12/18 at the same farm access point that would be used for the northern borrow area. This road would later be removed during final reclamation after all clay has been removed. - Transport the clay to the south on CTH N and then take I-90 to the landfill. 7. If these other concerns can be worked out, the Town will consider approving CUP 1132 for the smaller, northern section only. The County could then submit a petition for a separate CUP for the southern section at a later date if the work on the northern section is completed in a satisfactory manner. Dane County Public Works proposes that the Town approve the entire parcel now because as part of the conditions being placed on CUP 1132, the Town Chair would have the authority to shut down the clay extraction project if it is creating nuisance conditions (dust, traffic, etc.). The site would then have to remain closed until these conditions are corrected. This in effect, gives the Town the power to stop the project if it is not properly managed making the requirement of a second CUP unnecessary. After completion of the clay extraction operations at the northern borrow area, the Town can with just cause veto any future clay extraction by the County at the site. The Town's decision whether or not to allow further clay extraction at the site will be based the County's management of the first phase plus a site inspection after the reclamation of that phase is complete. In addition, a public hearing will be held at the Town's request. The County would retain the right to appeal to the Dane County Zoning Committee and the full County Board.