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1,000 feet from the proposed extraction area and other neighboring properties are <br /> either undeveloped or contain extractive uses themselves. <br /> 2o.The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development of <br /> surrounding vacant properties for uses predominant in the area;the neighborhood <br /> is largely zoned for agriculture and forestry uses. <br /> 21. The proposed use will not require public facilities or services at public cost. Section <br /> 17-8.5, Subdivision 4 of the City Code does contain a provision requiring the <br /> applicant to furnish a bond to guarantee that rehabilitation, reclamation, and <br /> restoration are completed to the satisfaction of the City. <br /> 22.The proposed use will not create traffic congestion on Wild Acres Road. <br /> 23.The applicant has not indicated that adequate measures have been taken to provide <br /> sufficient off-street parking and loading space. However, given the size of the site, <br /> there is more than ample space for off-street parking. <br /> 24.There are not any known significant historic, natural or scenic features located on <br /> the property that would be damaged or destroyed by theposed use. <br /> 25.The proposed use will not contaminate groundwater as the proposed extraction <br /> shall take place at least five(5)feet above the water table,if not more. In addition, <br /> the necessary stormwater management permits will be obtained to control <br /> stormwater onsite and prevent erosion. The nearest surface water body, Island <br /> Lake, is more than 3,000 feet to the north of the property, so it is unlikely that the <br /> proposed use will pollute surface waters. <br /> Subject to the following Conditions: <br /> 1. Applicant shall furnish a site specific Stormwater Prevention and Pollution Plan to <br /> the City, as well as MPCA,NPDES and MPCA General Permit MN G49OOO1. <br /> 2. The berms shall be vegeta d in such a way as to screen the excavation area from <br /> view and to serve as a noise and dust buffer for area residences. <br /> 3. Applicant shall update fencing along the north,west, and south property lines and <br /> sill install new fence along the east property line. <br /> 4. The applicant shall furnish a bond in an amount that is acceptable to the City <br /> Engineer and the Planning Commission to serve as a guarantee that the restoration <br /> and rehabilitation requirements are met to the satisfaction of the City. <br /> 5. Extraction operations shall take place between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday <br /> through Saturday. Crushing operations shall take place between 7:oo AM and <br /> 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. <br /> 6. The slopes surrounding the excavation area shall be graded or backfilled to contour <br /> and shape the peaks and depressions thereof, so as to produce a gently drained <br /> surface that will minimize erosion due to rainfall and which will be in substantial <br /> conformity to the adjoining land area. <br /> 7. Four(4) inches of black topsoil shall be placed on all areas. <br /> 8. Vegetation shall be restored by appropriate seeds of grasses or planting of shrubs <br /> or trees in all parts of said mining area. <br /> 9. The banks of all excavation not backfilled shall be sloped not steeper than 3:1 and <br /> said bank shall require the establishment of vegetation. <br /> MINUTES 8 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 19, 2015 <br />