Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/06/2002

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present time, roughly 70% percent of the proposed area of Phase I, or 30% of the entire area has been excavated. The applicant has submitted a revised copy of the original site plans showing the existing spot elevations in the excavated area. This submittal coupled with a site 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 eastem 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 final grades. He also 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. conditions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) City Staff recommends approval of the permit contingent upon the following 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. Citizen Input A resident at 6230 177th Lane N.W., stated she lives across the road from Mr. Thomsen. She wanted to be assured he will comply with sweeping and watering down the dust. The operation is going from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 in the evening, and creates a lot of dust. City Engineer Jankowski stated the draft conditional use permit contains a condition addressing this issue. It addresses the wind speed and when the operation should cease. Chairperson Nixt questioned the condition listing the operation shall be conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays. City Engineer Jankowski responded these hours may have been negotiated at the last conditional use permit. He noted they usually shut down their operations approximately 6:00 p.m., unless they are working overtime. Mr. Thomsen stated they stop hauling approximately 5:00 p.m. and then clean up, so they are at the site until 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission/June 6, 2002 Page 7 of 15