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Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a) - 11 March 19, 2015 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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 3,000 feet to the north of the property, so it is unlikely that the proposed use will pollute surface waters. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the Conditional Use Permit, 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 Conditional Use Permit Application be approved with consideration given to the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall furnish a site specific Stormwater Prevention and Pollution Plan to the City, as well as MPCA, NPDES and MPCA General Permit MN G490001. 2. The berms shall be vegetated in such a way as to screen the excavation area from view and to serve as a noise and dust buffer for area residences. 3. Applicant shall update fencing along the north, west, and south property lines and shall install new fence along the east property line. 4. The applicant shall furnish a bond in an amount that is acceptable to the City Engineer and the Planning Commission to serve as a guarantee that the restoration and rehabilitation requirements are met to the satisfaction of the City. 5. Extraction operations shall take place between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Applicant shall be allowed to operate 24 hours per day for a maximum of fourteen (14) days per calendar year. 6. The slopes surrounding the excavation area shall be graded or backfilled to contour and shape the peaks and depressions thereof, so as to produce a gently drained surface that will minimize erosion due to rainfall and which will be in substantial conformity to the adjoining land area. 7. Four (4) inches of black topsoil shall be placed on all areas. 8. Vegetation shall be restored by appropriate seeds of grasses or planting of shrubs or trees in all parts of said mining area. 9. The banks of all excavation not backfilled shall be sloped not steeper than 3:1 and said bank shall require the establishment of vegetation.