Resolution - #98-07-162 - 07/28/1998

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Councilmember Beahen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #98-07-162 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDING OF FACT #0464 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM MICHAEL LEBLANC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO GRADE AND EXPORTS SOILS WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey received an application from Michael LeBlanc for a conditional use permit to grade and export excess soils from the property legally described as follows: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, PINEVIEW ESTATES 2ND ADDITION, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: That on July 7, 1998, Michael LeBlanc, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", applied for a conditional use permit to grade and export excess soils from the Subject Property. That the applicant appeared before the Ramsey Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the City Code on July 7, 1998, and that said public heating was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public heating are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. o That the Applicant is proposing to mine an area of approximately 5 acres to a mean depth of 7 feet. That the Applicant states that the amount of fill exported from the Subject Property will be approximately 50,000 to 60,000 yards. That the proposed haul route for incoming and outgoing trucks will be from the southwestern coruer of the site, due south for a distance of approximately 700 feet, then due eastward using a gravel road (constructed by the City for access to Well Nos. 3 and 4) for a distance of ½ mile. Access from the public road system shall be at the intersection of C.R. #116 and C.R. #56. 6. That no fill materials, except topsoil for restoration, are proposed to be imported to the site. 7. That no blasting will be employed in the grading activity. That the existing drainage patterns will not be substantially altered by the proposed grading plan.