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one originally approved, and the Wetland Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) supports the plan. The formal approval of the TEP's recommended Notice of Decision is another item on this agenda. ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan The 2004 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial Reserve. Commercial Reserve suggests holding property in reserve for future commercial development. While mining is not expressly listed as an expected use, the reason much of the land is not served by municipal utilities is due to the mining character of the area, and the desire to plan for the next use,post mining. The property is zoned with a Mineral Extraction overlay, further supporting the intended use. Natural Resources The TEP has reviewed the wetland boundaries and determined that the mining operation as proposed will impact approximately 155,318 sq feet of wetlands,requiring mitigation. The TEP has determined that the wetland mitigation plan approved for the 2004 mining operations remain valid. For clarification of the record, a cosmetically revised mitigation plan is attached to reflect the appropriate ownership information. Wetland mitigation will occur at the conclusion of the mining operations. A condition to require a surety in the amount of 1$ per square foot is recommended for both the CUP and the license. The surety for this project would amount to $155,318. Transportation/ Circulation Product mined will access Highway 169 via a series of private easements south to an existing intersection at approximately 215th. Existing 217th and 219th avenues may not be utilized for product hauling due to the lack of stacking and acceleration distance on Highway 169. The intersection at approximately 215th is preferred by MnDOT, however,MnDOT requires a number of safety improvements at the intersection, including an acceleration lane,wire barriers, etc. that need to be completed and accepted by MnDOT prior to hauling. A short segment of driveway will need to be improved to accommodate the truck traffic. This driveway will need to be 30 feet wide to accommodate the trucks and turning movements. Landscaping The zoning district requires 25 foot side yard and 50 foot front yard setbacks. With this separation, further screening and buffering will be reviewed as mining progresses. The narrative describes methods to screen should they be necessary. These methods are acceptable. Operations The mine is proposed to be operated Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. The hours may be extended by the City for special, contract related cases, for a limited period. To control dust, a water truck must be on site at all times. Chemicals may not be used. Best Management practices,including stockpiling, temporary cover, and equipment storage shall be employed to control dust. N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 13-12 Plaisted\SR to PC Plaisted mine 12-10-13.docx