Resolution - #01-01-022 - 01/23/2001

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• 11. That Section 9.11.18 (Grading, Mining and Filling Permits) states that a permit shall be required to grade individual lots by more than 3 feet in depth, fill individual lots by more than 2 feet at any point, and excavate more than 400 cubic yards of earth material. This Section also states that permits shall be issued for a maximum 3 year period. 12. That the grading plan submitted proposes to export approximately 300,000 yards of sand. 13. That the Applicant has stated that there is a potential for the exported materials to be directed to several destinations: a project in Elk River, other areas of the Northfork P.U.D., City of Ramsey street improvement project to extend 153' Avenue N.W. east of Armstrong Blvd. N.W. 14. That no blasting will be employed in the grading or excavation activity. 15. That no excavation will take place within the road right -of -way. 16. That the existing drainage patterns will not be substantially altered by the proposed grading plan. 17. That the grading and excavation operation will increase the traffic to the subject property for an extended period of time, but on an intermittent rather than continuous basis. 18. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. 19. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property. 20. That the proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. 21. That the proposed use will be a substantial improvement to property in the immediate vicinity and to the community as a whole. 22. That the proposed use will be served adequately by public facilities and services such as highways and streets. 23. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services, and it will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 24. That the proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, and equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. 25. That subsequent to the 1/02/01 Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant submitted a Preliminary Grading Plan prepared by Ulteig Engineers, Inc., dated 1/12/01 that identifies a 13 phase grading operation RESOLUTION #01 -01 -022 Page 3 of 4