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the proposed quarry due to noise, traffic, vibration and dust.
8. Loss of rural character to the Town of Spring Lake.
9. Permanent disfiguration of the landscape of the Town of Spring Lake.
10. Concerns over the depth and quality of the current water table.
11. Concerns with the impact of a high capacity well on nearby wells.
12. Impact of blasting on local wells (>35 within a two mile radius) with regards
to level, quality, and turbidity.
13. Does not promote a higher quality of life for current or future residents of
Spring Lake Township.
14. No direct benefit to Spring Lake Township.
15. Loss of potential tax revenue on this and surrounding parcels with the loss of
singe family housing opportunities. Spring Lake Township has a growing
population and is conveniently situated in Western Wisconsin, 6 miles south of
Interstate 94, a principle arterial route.
16. There are already two nonmetallic mines servicing our needs along with
Western Wisconsin as well as two additional nonmetallic mines just outside our
perimeter.
17. The Town of Spring Lake is full of caves, sinkholes, and other karst features.
18. Loss of recreational snowmobile trail currently running through property.
Staff has been advised by legal counsel that a conditional use is, in essence, a permitted use with
the recognition that the use may have negative off site impacts, and as such, may require the
establishment of conditions necessary to mitigate potential off-site impacts. Given that each site
is unique, conditions are established on a case-by-case basis. A conditional use permit may be
denied only if requested information is not provided or if off-site impacts are so detrimental that
mitigation is not possible. Staff has discussed the Town’s recommendation for denial with legal
counsel and was advised that the concerns do not likely constitute a legal basis for denial of the
applicant’s request.
The Town of Spring Lake also has a list of recommended conditions for this request if approval is
granted.
1. Well testing of all adjacent landowners before any activity to determine a
baseline and then testing yearly thereafter throughout the duration of the quarry.
2. No portable or permanent asphalt plant.
3. No dumping or landfill on the property.
4. Dust suppression measures such as water spray or automatic sprinklers along
the road going in and out of the quarry.
5. Resolution process if dust, noise, debris on the road or other concerns become
problematic. Jack Sonnentag has provided us with his cell phone number, email
address and other contact information.
6. Lower voluntary speed limit on State Highway 128 from the quarry site to
State Highway 29. (i.e. 50 m.p.h.)