Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/06/2002

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Drainage is directed toward a sump area, having a bottom elevation of approx/mately 869, which is located along the eastern border of Phase I. Topsoil has been stockpiled along the eastern perimeter of the size. The location of the topsoil siockpiles should be better identified on the map submittals. A map should be provided showing the proposed final 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) 4) 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 remo~,ed. 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: Motion to recommend that City. Council adopt Findings of Fact relating to Eric Thomsen's request for a conditional use permit to grade and export soils. Motion to recommend that City, Council approve Eric Thomsen's request for a conditional use permit to grade and export soils. -or~ 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: CiV Engineer Community Development Director PC: 6/6/02