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BA 9-1b-81 Purviance -10- Chairman Becker said that the Board did not wart to discuss that issue this evening. Mr. Sitkin commented that there is a serious problem of potential flooding; this would be history. They are concerned about the proposed dikes at the new site - they should be clearly defined; they should be built in such a way as to prevent erosion, siltation and flotation. }ie said the tractor on the property has been there since July without a spark resister. Mr. Mwrian was told to stop work on that property. He showed a picture of a tanker truck and stated that the only way to start the truck would be to let it roll down the hill. Mr. Sitkin said the matter of rehabilitation should be carefully considered by the Board. The initial proposal had five phases; the effect would be that he could excavate much more of the property without rehabili- tation of the property. Over 50% of the material could be excavated without rehabilitation of the property. 73% of the area could be excavated before any single part of the property is rehabilitated. Mr. Sitkin said the Board should take into consideration the fact that the applicant appears to be trying to do the minimum amount of restoration while getting the maximum amount of excavation. He commented on the erection of the rock-sorting structure without the benefit of a permit ; that structure is a significant building. Comm. Albert Boyden asked to be excused and that he would listen to the tape recording of the rest of the hearing in order to vote on the matter. Mr. Sherwin said that-since Mr. Boyden has to leave before the conclusion of the hearing this evening, he will return at a later date and listen to the rest of the testimony; he wants to participate in the vote on this matter. He asked if there was anyone present in opposition to that request. There was no response from the audience. Chairman Becker said that the Board will hear all of the testimony and close the hearing and continue the matter. Mr. Hunter noted that if the matter is continued , it would be continued to a date certain as a public meeting. Mr. Sherwin asked again if there was anyone present at this hearing who would object to Mr. Boyden participating in the hearing after listening to the tapes. There was no response from the audience and Mr. Sherwin said there appears to be no objection. Mr. Boyden was excused at this point. Mr. Sitkin spoke on truck hazards and the hazards from gravel spills. He suggested that the applicant pave Waverly Road south and westerly from Waverly Road to Bellota Road. He said the applicant should provide the materials for that paving to offset the cost since he would be receiving the benefit of the paving. He said that Shelton Road is without shoulders and is very narrow. He commented that the applicant is given the opportunity to rebut any statements they make, but the opposition is not given that opportunity; that they are not in a position to defend themselves. Mr. Sitkins commented that the magnitude of the proposal is such that you cannot overlook the past; that would be a track record and that must be taken into consideration.