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Reclamation - The plan provided indicates that the rehabilitation of this site will be its <br />development into single-family houses. The property is currently zoned correctly for this <br />end use. However, the city's acceptance of this rough plan does not constitute an <br />approval of the proposed single-family layout, which will be looked at during the platting <br />process in much more detail. This final end use of this property might not happen for <br />quite some time in the future. <br /> <br />The interim reclamation of the site is the restoration of the topsoil, seeding and mulching. <br />Since the type of seed is not indicated in the plans, it is recommended that staff approve <br />the seed mixture when one is proposed. The vegetation on the site shall also be cared for <br />(watered, etc.) until it is self-sufficient. All slopes after reclamation shall be a maximum <br />of 4 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical. <br /> <br />Staff recommends that the site be fully restored, including but not limited to final grade, <br />erosion control, seed and mulch by November 15, 2000. <br /> <br />Letter of Credit - Staff is recommending that the petitioner provide a $25,000 letter of <br />credit in favor of the city to cover potential costs for the repair of public roads and the <br />rehabilitation of the site, in the event the petitioner fails to do so. Once city staff has <br />approved the restoration, the letter of credit may be released. <br /> <br />Hours of Operation - Staff recommends that this operation be conducted during the <br />normal hours of operation for a project of this nature, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday <br />through Saturday. <br /> <br />Dust and Erosion Control - Silt fence shall be installed as shown on the plans provided, <br />around wetlands on the site, and elsewhere as determined necessary by staff. As needed, <br />water, not chemicals, shall be used to control dust from the operation. Staff recommends <br />that the city reserve the right to require additional measures to control dust and erosion on <br />the sight as needed. <br /> <br />Oak Wilt - The area surrounding the proposed excavation is forested with oaks. Staff <br />recommends that no trees on the site be cut between April 15 to July 15 to avoid the <br />spread of oak wilt, unless a specific plan for the removal of trees is approved by Tim <br />Edgerton, Sherburne County Forester. Further, trees that are to remain on the sight after <br />excavation activities are concluded shall be clearly mark and protected from mechanical <br />damage due to the operation, included their root systems. <br /> <br />Gravel Tax - It is staff's interpretation that this operation is subject to gravel tax. Staff <br />recommends that the petitioner be required to set up an accounting system with the <br />Sherburne County Auditor Office for the payment of this tax. <br /> <br /> <br />