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October 13, 1992 Page 3 Quarry operations necessarily involve blasting, noise, dust, heavy equipment traffic, and possible danger arising from deep, unfenced excavations, such as those at the present quarry site. None of these issues can be given adequate consideration on the basis of the present information in the application file. In addition, Section 10. 12 (3) 1 of the Ordinances specifically requires "a written description of the operation, a site plan and a reclamation plan" before Mineral Extraction can be approved as a conditional use in an A-1 Agricultural District. None of these materials has yet been filed, or available for public inspection and comment. This Ordinance also makes Mineral Extraction subject to the even more specific procedures and standards of Section 10.191 of the Ordinances which requires, in addition: 1. "a written description of the proposed operation, including a time schedule of development and termination, a site plan and a topographic reclamation plan;" 2. setback of all below grade excavations, equal to building setbacks; 3. retention of topsoil, for use in reclamation; and 4. specific standards for reclamation, restoration of grade, and use of topsoil. Again, none of these documents has been filed or available for inspection, analysis or comment by Town and Village residents and affected neighbors. Accordingly, we respectfully request that the public hearing on this matter be deferred until the applicant has met the requirements of the Ordinances by filing the necessary plans and documents, and thereafter until there has been a meaningful opportunity for the Committee, its staff, and members of the public to review them. That is clearly the intent and purpose of the Ordinances cited above, and the only fair and responsible way to proceed on this matter.