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is more than one mile to the north of the site. The excavation area is more than one mile outside the Wellhead Protection Area. 9. Excavation will not occur at a water-producing depth as approximately 30 feet from the e�risting elevation will be excavated. Applicant has indicated that depth to saturated soil after material is removed is estimated to be 50' to 60'. io.Applicant has applied for a Construction Stormwater General Permit from the MPCA. ��. Applicant has indicated the location of a holding pond for stormwater runoff and their plan to revegetate excavation area. i2.Applicant has stated they plan to reclaim the pit area by sloping the banks, grading the pit floor, reapply the top soil, and seed with vegetation such as rye,timothy,alfalfa, and clover to all disturbed areas. i3. City Code requires 4 inches of black topsoil be placed on all areas, vegetation shall be restored by planning of appropriate grass seeds or planting of shrubs or trees,banks of excavation not backfilled shall be sloped to 3:i slope, and reclamation of extractive use sites and haul roads shall be completed within �year after cessation of the operation. i4. The proposed extractive use is an appropriate use in the Agriculture zone; extractive uses are listed as interim uses in the Agriculture zone. i5. Wild Acres Road is currently being used as a haul route for other excavation operations in the area. 1'he applicant has indicated their trucks will be accessing on and off of Wild Acres Road and routed to their required destination. i6. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. There are several extractive uses in the surrounding area, including Pequot Lakes and Ideal Township. There is a large extractive use operation on the adjacent properties to the east of the subject property. i�. 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 �,000 feet from a residential use district and other neighboring properties are either undeveloped or contain extractive uses themselves. ig.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.