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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 2011 --------------------------- Page 2 The staff report ass presented by Ms. Haug. She reviewed background regarding Tiller • Corporation's existing CUP and their previous application u~rich Ras denied. She explained that the amendment would allow Tiller to mine 8.9 acres (200 feet into the existing buffer area). She noted that mining from the northeast, using the material that is mined out to create a berm on the southR~st area of their entrance area R~iich gill be continuation of the berm along 221St Avenue. She stated that the berm ~~ll be vegetated this fall. If the Elk River Landfill application is approved, Tiller mill continue mining out the remainder of the 200-foot buffer. One of the conditions is that Tiller Corporation Rill be mal~ng application for an amended CUP for their property just south of the Landfill ~~rich will include a rep=iced phasing plan, a revised ben~ung and screening plan, and reclamation plan. The new plans will include continuation of the berm along 2215 Avenue. Chair Ives opened the public hearing. Mike Caron, Tiller Corporation - stated he was present to answer any questions the Plaruzing Commission may have. There being no other comment, Chair Ives closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westberg asked if the ponds in the beniung area are an issue. Ms. Haug stated those are storm water ponds are not true wetlands. Commissioner Westberg asked how this application is different than the one from 2010. Ms. Haug stated that the difference is requiring the berm along 221St Avenue. Chair Ives asked if additional berming will be required once the area is mined. Mr. Beck • stated that the maul difference between this application and the 2010 application is the city has worked out a tentative agreement with Elk River Landfill for a smaller expansion than was originallyproposed He explained that anyexpansion would require removal of the existing buffer. The screening function of the existing buffer will then be addressed bythe new bermi ~ and screening along 221St Avenue. The ultimate amendment of this C'UP as well as the Elk River Landfill CUP will require a berm before all of the remaining trees between the Landfill and 221St are taken out. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TO RCOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY TILLER CORPORATION FOR AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINERAL EXCAVATION, CASE NO. CU 11-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. INSTALLATION OF A BERM ALONG THE WEST ENTRANCE OF THE GRAVEL OPERATION, ALONG 221sT AVE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN SUBMITTED BY TILLER. THIS BERM SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY TREES FROM THE 8.9 ACRE BUFFER AREA. 2. THE EXISTING CUP FOR TILLER'S OPERATION MUST BE AMENDED WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: A) ANEW RECLAMATION PLAN WHICH REFLECTS THE 27.2 ACRE LANDFILL EXPANSION; •