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already guided for "mining," which is an industrial use, and landfilling is, per the EIS, an industrial use. The SWF Overlay District is compatible with the underlying Agricultural Conservation zoning district since the existing Landfill is zoned Agricultural Conservation and SWF Overlay District. ^ How compatible is it with surrounding properties? Adjacent land uses include TH 169, landfill, mining, the City's Railroad Hiking Trail, and rural residential uses. The EIS found that °the proposed Landfill expansion is compatible with the existing land uses in the project area which are primarily undeveloped or industrial (i.e., mining, landfill) in nature" (pg. 80). In accordance with the May 25, 2011 Agreement, ERL intends to provide a variety of trees along the perimeter berm of the expanded Landfill, southern and western access roads, and the future sedimentation ponds. A 200-foot buffer will also be maintained between the landfill footprint and property boundary. The open space end use planned for the site would be compatible with any adjacent future development. Any future end use plans will be in accordance with the May 25, 2011 Agreement. ^ What are the benefits to the city? Benefits include: ,~~' Landfill support of local businesses `' Landfill donates to local charities Property tax revenue Local employment City Host Fees in accordance with the May 25, 2011 Agreement Fees to Sherburne County, including the Landfill Legacy Grant Future open space Green power generation 3.2 ZONING AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS The Elk River Code, Chapter 30. Land Development Regulations, Article VI. Zoning, Division I. Generally, Section 30-575. Amendments, provides the considerations for reviewing zoning amendments required findings: Sec. 30-575, Amendments. (e) Action by council. Fol%wing planning commission consideration or the expiration of its review period, the council may hold such pub/ic hearings to consider the amendment as it deems advisable, Fol%wing the conclusion of the hearings, if any, the council may adopt the amendment, or any part thereof, in such form as it deems advisable, reject the amendment, or refer it to the p/arming commission for further consideration. In reviewing a proposed amendment, consideration shall be given to existing conditions within the area direct/y and indirectly affected by the proposal, the conservation of property va/ues, the use to which the property affected is being devoted at the time, and re%vant provisions, if any, in the /and use plan. 4 Elk River Landfill SDA ~~ Section 3-2 Land Use Application ' .1~1(E'f1Ck