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The site was included in the City of Elk River's 1994 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Mineral Excavation and the processes and practices will stay consistent with those in the EIS. The Environmental Technician reviewed the request and does not have any concerns with the proposed use expansion. The additional equipment being proposed is permitted by the study. Applicable Regulation The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The impacts of the proposed operation were reviewed by the 1994 EIS, and the Environmental Technician. It does not appear the proposed expanded use will detrimentally affect surrounding parcels. 2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. It is consistent with the comprehensive plan,which permits Mineral Extraction in this area. 3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant proper*. It will not, as the surrounding areas are also used for mining operations. 4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets,police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems,parks and schools;and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. The properties are outside of the urban service area and will not adversely affect public safety services. Traffic impacts are not expected to create excess congestion or wear. 5. Will not involve uses, activities,processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons orpropery because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke,fumes,glare, odors, dust or vibrations. The proposed use is an intense operation,but is within the EIS guidelines and will not be detrimental to surrounding areas. 6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. The proposed use will not result in the destruction,loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. 7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. The use and CUP will comply fully with all requirements of the Code. If denial of such a permit should occur,it shall accompany determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 16-10 Midwest Asphalt\CU 16-10 PC Staff Report-Midwest Asphalt.docx