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9. Excavation will not occur at a water-producing depth as approximately 20 to 25 <br /> feet from the existing elevation will be excavated. Applicant has indicated that <br /> depth to saturated soil after material is removed is estimated to be 12 feet above <br /> saturated soil level. <br /> 10.Applicant has indicated there will be a site specific Stormwater Prevention and <br /> Pollution Plan (SWPPP). <br /> 11. Applicant has indicated measures will be taken to minimize any damage to the <br /> natural resources on the site. Erosion from all activities will be in compliance with <br /> the MPCA and NPDES permits. Operations will be conducted and erosion and <br /> sedimentation control best management practices as required by MPCA General <br /> Permit MN G49001 will be maintained until the pit area is permanently stabilized <br /> or reclaimed. <br /> 12. The applicant has submitted a written plan for rehabilitation and reclamation of <br /> the pit area — interim and final restoration. The interim reclamation plan <br /> anticipates periods of dormancy during the life of the mining operation. During <br /> these dormant periods the interim restoration goal is to stabilize and secure the <br /> site. Typical activities involve inhibiting erosion of exposed soils, create stable <br /> slopes and where appropriate, re-vegetation. <br /> 13. The final restoration plan will be to slope'the banks to a ratio no greater than 3:1 <br /> slope. The peaks and depressions will be graded and backfilled to a gently rolling <br /> topography. The final topography will allow runoff to flow to the bottom of the <br /> reclaimed pit floor. The stored topsoil will then be prepped and seeded following <br /> the MN DNR handbook for reclaiming sand and gravel pits. All measures will be <br /> taken to keep hanks stabilized. <br /> 14. City Code requires 4 inches of black topsoil be placed on all areas,vegetation shall <br /> be restored by planting of appropriate grass seeds or planting of shrubs or trees, <br /> banks of excavation not backfilled shall be sloped to 3:1 slope, and reclamation of <br /> extractive use sites and haul roads shall be completed within 1 year after cessation <br /> pf the operation. <br /> 15.The proposed extractive use is an appropriate use in the Agriculture zone; <br /> extractive uses are listed as conditional uses in the Agriculture zone. <br /> 16.Wild Acres Road is currently being used as a haul route for other excavation <br /> operations in the area. The applicant has indicated their trucks will be accessing <br /> on and off of Wild Acres Road and routed to their required destination. Truck <br /> activity onto Wild Acres Road will lessen activity on Nelson Road from the <br /> Swenson pit. <br /> 17. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. There are <br /> several extractive uses in the surrounding area, including Pequot Lakes and Ideal <br /> Township. There is a large extractive use operation on the adjacent properties to <br /> the south of the subject property. <br /> 18.The proposed use will not be injurious to the public as necessary permits for <br /> stormwater and pollution control will be obtained, as well as permits for noise and <br /> air emissions. The proposed use will not pose a threat to groundwater quality. <br /> 19. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of property in the <br /> immediate vicinity. There are few homes in the area that are located more than <br /> MINUTES 7 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 19,2015 <br />