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Further Discussion: Commissioner Deemer inquired about the time frame, suggesting a term of 2- 1/2 years with a requirement that they must then proceed with the site plan process or withdraw the building within 30 days. Commissioner Hendriksen felt that 1-1/2 years is sufficient time, stating the City must guard against setting a precedent from people moving structures into the city and making them permanent. Commissioner LaDue felt the termination date should be left as is and he saw no reason why they couldn't ask for an extension if need be, stating that "these are business people, and I don't think we need to tell them what they need to do to stay in business." Commissioner Deemer inquired if this location was in a TIF District, and Ms. Frolik replied that k was not. Motion carried.: Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Hendriksen, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holland. Case //4: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Grade, Import and Export Soils; Case of North Fork, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that the City of Ramsey has received an application from North Fork, Inc. for a conditional use permit (CUP) to grade, import and export soils in Northfork 5th Addition. The revised grading plan submitted varies from the approved original in order to create the mom attractive walkout style home sites. It also reflects an intent to export approximately 820,000 yards of sand from the 80 acre site, 2/3 of which is associated with the excavation of the second lake, and import 70,000 yards of topsoil and clean organic material. Dennis Peck, Director of Development for North Fork, Inc., pointed out that with the amount of excavating they are doing at Northfork they may not need to import anything or they may need to import more than the 70,000 yards. He added that they are identifying areas on the golf course for berming areas also. He advised that it is unknown how long this will take, however, the City only allows three-year permits. He stated he would hate to come back for an extension in three years to find a new Planning Commission who is not in agreement with what North Fork is trying to accomplish. Commissioner Hendriksen inquired as to what language Mr. Peck would like to see added to the permit to give him the assurance that he needs. Mr. Peck again stated it was his understanding that City Code does not allow more than a three- year permit, therefore he would like this Planning Commission to go on record asserting that they are aware that this may take more than three years and that they approve an extension if it cannot be accomplished within three years. Commissioner Decor commented that in the past when North Fork, Inc. has requested similar permits, residents have expressed concern regarding dust control from the hauling trucks. Mr. Peck responded that they could do inspections for dust and water down the roads, etc. Commissioner Deemer suggested possibly installing a temporary pavement from the eastern edge of the golf course over to Jarvis Street to use as a haul road, thereby limiting dust. He noted it would be easier for these 60-foot long trucks to exit eastbound on Highway gl0 at Jarvis. Mr. Peck reported that everything they have exported thus far this year has gone to Elk River (west). Commissioner Deemer reiterated that the site line is better for crossing Highway #10 at Jarvis, so this would address that safety concern. Planning Commission/November 9, 1995 Page 5 of 12