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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 December 10,2013 There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Chair Anderson asked if the Commission had any concerns to add the washing operation to the Conditional Use Permit request,and if they were comfortable with staff working out the details with the city's environmental consultant. Commissioner Eric Johnson stated he would be comfortable with staff working with the consultant. Commissioner Mike Keefe asked who was responsible for constructing the road access improvements. Mr.Barnhart stated that the applicant and benefitting entities will be responsible for installing the haul road and acceleration lane improvements. Motion by Commissioner Mike Keller and seconded by Commissioner Eric Johnson to recommend approval of the request by Plaisted Companies for a Conditional Use Permit for mineral excavation and the WCA Notice of Decision,with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall execute a Conditional Use Permit Agreement outlining the terms and conditions of approval of the mining operations. 2. A mineral extraction license shall be obtained annually. 3. The haul route shall be improved to a compacted gravel surface acceptable to the city engineer. The haul route may be modified based on the Highway 169 access location. • 4. Safety improvements as required by MnDOT shall be completed at 215`h prior to hauling. No hauling via 217`'or 219`h is permitted. 5. A letter of credit in the amount of$155,318 shall be provided to ensure wetland mitigation is completed for the 155,318 sq. ft. of impacted wetlands. 6. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall expire if activity has not commenced within 2 years of the date of approval, or if the uses ceases for a period of 6 months or longer. Failure to obtain an annual license will be evidence of cessation of use. 7. Setbacks of 25 feet from north and south property lines, and 50 feet from east and west property line shall be maintained. No mining activity shall be permitted within without staff approval. 8. Buffering and or screening shall be installed when directed by the City. Motion carried 4-0. 4.3 Request by BWB Holdings, LLC/ERX Properties, LLC for Preliminary Plat Approval (continued to January 14, 2014 meeting) Mr. Barnhart explained that this item was not ready for review and will be presented at the January 14th meeting. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. No comments were received from the audience. i