03.01 Conditional Use Permit for an Extractive Use

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Lakes and Ideal Township. There is a large e�rtractive use operation on the adjacent properties to the east of the subject properry. ��. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public as necessary permits for stormwater and pollution control will be obtained, as well as permits for noise and air emissions. The proposed use will not pose a threat to groundwater quality. i8.The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity. Applicant has indicated equipment shall not be housed or operated less than i,000 feet from a residential use district and other neighboring properties are either undeveloped or contain extractive uses themselves. �g.The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding vacant properties for uses predominant in the area;the neighborhood is largely zoned for agriculture and forestry uses. 2o.The proposed use will not require public facilities or services at public cost. Section i�-8.5, Subdivision 4 of the City Code does contain a provision requiring the applicant to furnish a bond to guarantee that rehabilitation, reclamation, and restoration are completed to the satisfaction of the City. 2i. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion on Wild Acres Road. 22.The applicant has not indicated that adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space. However, given the size of the site,there is more than ample space for off-street parking. 23.There are not any known significant historic, natural or scenic features located on the property that would be damaged or destroyed by the proposed use. 24.The proposed use will not contaminate groundwater as the proposed extraction shall take place at least five (5)feet above the water table, if not more. In addition,the necessary stormwater management permits will be obtained to control stormwater onsite and prevent erosion. The nearest surface water body, Island Lake, is more than 3,00o feet to the north of the properry, so it is unlikely that the proposed use will pollute surface waters. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the Ordinance Amendment, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, Findings of Fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: Based on the Findings of Fact presented in this report, the Staff recommends that the Interim Use Permit Application be approved with consideration given to the following conditions: i. All submittal requirements of this interim use approval (below) shall be submitted to and approved by the city prior to any excavation of material on the subject property. 2. Applicant shall furnish a site specific Stormwater Prevention and Pollution Plan to the City, as well as MPCA, NPDES and MPCA General Permit. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.i-i4 May 2i,2020