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." Ross Holloway represented Carroll Herrin, 1560 Observatory Road, asking for a 2 lot minor plat. Mr. Holloway had a vicinity map to show the location of the two lots. Mr. Herrin wanted to have a family member build on the second lot. Commissioner Crouch asked about the water supply, there is water available. Motion to accept the Herrin minor plat was made by Commissioner Ehrhart second by Commissioner Crouch. Motion carried 9-0 with none opposed. Charles Harvey, 10100 North Bunker Hill Road, requested a minor plat to split the north end of his property. The septic and driveway permits have been obtained. After deciding just where on Bunker Hin Road the property was located and no other questions from the commission or the floor, motion to approve the plat was made by Commissioner Williamson, second by Commissioner Bruner. Motion carried 9-0 with none opposed Ross Honoway requested an amended PUD and approval of the Detailed Site Plan for 25 acres off of the East end of for Lot-4 Butler Krivoshia property at State Road 67 and Merriman Road. The property was rezoned to B-3 in 1998. The amendment is for the Carter-Lee Lumber Company. Mr. Holloway went on to say there would be lights at both entrances, dust-inhibitors win be put on drives and any other gravel surface, it will look like a chip and seal drive. There win no loading docks and the second phase win be storage buildings for the fmished product and lumber. A 6xl0 foot sign will be 50 feet off of the center of State Road 67. There will be 100 foot buffer on the north and south, this buffer wil1 be grass. An existing tree line win be kept and the lighting will be on ground. Mr. Steve Stroder, general manager for Carter-Lee, said it will be 3 to 4 years before getting to full operation of24 hours. Loading and stacking of the trusses wil1 be the only things done outside. Most of the noise would be on the inside of the building in the manufacturing of the product. The trucks that belong to Carter-Lee will be coming and going. between the hours of6 A.M. to 10 P.M. The trucks that are bringing in lumber will be arriving around 7 A.M.- 3 P. M. The dust control was discussed, Mr. Stroder said that the calcium that is put on will turn into a very hard surface. He said that there wil1 be about 25 employees to start and no more than 85 when at a full 24 hour operation. There is not a lot of customer traffic and no retail sales at all. There were several concems for property owners in the area, such as noise, safety for walkers and children playing on or near Merriman Road, the peacefullíving that is enjoyed at this time and the property values. Robert Ferguson of Wetzel Lane said that he feels that Carter-Lee will be a very good thing for our area and is excited about the project. Helen Humes, Mooresville EDC Director, said that she had spoken to a town official in Rensselaer, IN, where Carter-Lee has an operation that is located in the center of the downtown area. They told her that the company works extremely hard with the neighbors. Commissioner Williamson motioned to deny the amended PUD, with no second the motion died. Commissioner Young motioned to approve the amended PUD based on times of operation, dust control, delivery hours, no trucks between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M. and the installation of 4 fIre bydrants. Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion made by Commissioner Young. Motion carried 8-1 with Commissioner Williamsson voting no. Commissioner Bruner reported that 40 west Main had no one living there at this time. Building Inspector Joe Beikman reported 29 building permits issued and 152 inspections.