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After discussion, it was the consensus to use Condition One and that four inches of top <br /> soil be retained. <br /> Mr. Helbling stated the top soil would be mixed with sand and put down in <br /> approximately six inches. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that our City Engineer is qualified to give us the number of yards <br /> that need to be retained. <br /> A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Scott Pederson,to approve the <br /> Conditional Use Permit,based on the following Findings of Fact: <br /> 1. The applicant is proposing to grade an area outside the shoreland and is <br /> requesting removal of approximately 19,000 cubic yards which requires a <br /> conditional use permit. <br /> 2. The applicant indicated that the piled top soil has already been covered by <br /> vegetation. <br /> 3. The applicant indicated that the area will be seeded. <br /> 4. The applicant has some erosion control methods in place but it is unknown what <br /> those are. The MPCA has been monitoring the location and the site is currently in <br /> compliance with them. <br /> 5. The property does not contain any steep slopes. <br /> 6. The property does not contain any bluffs. <br /> 7. The subject property is not located within the shoreland or near any bodies of <br /> water. <br /> 8. The applicant is not proposing to alter any topography. <br /> 9. The applicant indicated that all of the disturbed areas have been covered with <br /> topsoil and will be seeded. The applicant did not indicate if areas subject to <br /> concentrated runoff or areas having a steeper than 3:1 slope have been sodded, <br /> planted with appropriate deep-rooted vegetation, or protected with an appropriate <br /> mulch cover as directed by the City Engineer. <br /> 10. Grading in excess of 500 cubic yards outside the shoreland requires a conditional <br /> use permit. <br /> 11. The Comprehensive Plan does not indicate if the use is an appropriate conditional <br /> use in the Agriculture Zone. <br /> 12. The proposed use, with conditions, would be compatible with the existing <br /> neighborhood. The adjoining properties are zoned Forest Management, Rural <br /> Residential and Shoreline Residential. <br /> 13. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other <br /> properties in the immediate vicinity. <br /> 14. The proposed use, with conditions regarding assessments, will not impede the <br /> normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant <br /> properties. <br /> 15. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the <br /> community. <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> June 18, 2009 <br />