Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/1990

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That WMMI has stated that they have been acquiring property over the years to buffer the landfill and now own approximately 400 acres (9/8/88 hearing). 21. That Gateway North Industrial Airport is situated within 2600' of the proposed landfill expansion. Borrow Area Activities 22. That in accord with City Code 170.017M a conditional'use permit for grading, mining and filling may be issued for a maximum period of three (3) years, after which a permit renewal is required. Permit renewals are processed as an original request for a condi- tional use permit. 23. That WMMI's borrow plan as submitted is divided into an east and west area consisting of 30 acres and 10 acres, respectively. 24. That WMMI has stated thatthe borrow operations would limit excavation to a minimum separation distance from ground water of 5'. or exceeding City Code of 6' above the elevation of the water table (9/8/88 public hearing). WMMI subsequently agreed to provide a minimum of 6' above the water table at all times. 25. W/~MI has stated that they will limit operations to a minimum setback of 400' from adjacent properties on the west side and 200' setback from all other sides (case discussion 10/12/88). 26. That WM/~I has stated that the approximate amount of material to be removed from the east borrow area is 400,000 yards and 150,000 yards from the west borrow area (9/8/88 public hearing). 27. That WMMI bas stated the drainage for the east borrow area would be to the east and that drainage for the west borrow area would be to the natural flow area that exists on that:-portion of the site (9/14/88 public hearing). Ski Hill/Rec Area 28. That the preliminary site plan submitted by WMMI indicates the ski hill development in concept and tha~ details of the development should be addressed through site plan review of the final development plans. 29. That WMMI stated that they currently Ere preparing plans for submission to MPCA for the ski hill design and environmental control in order that the vertical expansion can be reviewed in conjunction with the remedial action proposed on the site (9/8/88 public hearing). 30. That W/~MI has stated that if the regulatory agencies reject the ski hill for environmental reasons, WM/~I is prepared to dedicate 50 acres of land to the City for future recreation development in the area. as indicated on the plans (9/8/88 public hearing).