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visit leads staff to conclude the site is in compliance with the conditions of the current permit, however, restoration has yet to be initiated. Silt fence is currently in place around the site. Drainage is directed toward a sump area, having a bottom elevation of approximately 869, which is located along the eastern border of Phase I. Topsoil has been stockpiled along the eastern perimeter of the site. The location of the topsoil stockpiles should be better identified on the map submittals. A map should be provided showing the proposed f'mal grades. It should also be noted that a permit needs to be obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (NPDES permit). In addition, a permit may be required from the Lower Rum River Water management Organization. A permit may also be required from Anoka County Highway Department, if warranted by the level of truck activity. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the permit contingent upon the following conditions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) A like number of trees being planted to replace the removed trees. The trees should be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches in diameter and be of similar species to those removed. The Grading Plan being modified to show the extent of the topsoil stockpile area and final grades. That the clean fill requested for importation is limited to topsoil for restoration purposes. That all applicable environmental permits are obtained. That the applicant obtain a permit from Anoka County Highway Department if necessary. Commission Action: I ! I I Motion to adopt Findings of Fact relating to Eric Thomsen's request for a conditional use permit to grade and export soils. ~ .~/ -and- Motion approve Eric Thomsen's request for a conditional use permit to grade and export soils. Motion to recommend that City Council deny Eric Thomsen's request for a conditional use permit to grade and export soils based on the findings of fact. Review Checklist: City Engineer Community Development Director -298- CC: 6/25/02 l;