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Analysis <br />Zoning <br />Section 30-1835(b)(2) ME mineral excavation overlay district states: <br />(2) Yard waste sites, as an interim use, provided: <br />a. The yard waste site use shall terminate ten years from the date of approval or upon the <br />termination of the conditional use permit for mining operations on the property, whichever <br />occurs first. <br />b. The city may require that an escrow be deposited to ensure that the conditions of the interim <br />use are adhered to. <br />c. Only yard waste and no other types of solid waste shall be accepted. <br />d. The yard waste site shall be located no closer than 300 feet from any residentially used <br />property as measured from the edge of the nearest compost pile to the nearest residentially <br />used property. <br />e. The yard waste site shall be enclosed by fencing or shall limit vehicular and pedestrian access <br />through the use of berms, trees or other means. <br />f. The site shall be maintained cleanly, including the immediate removal of waste materials <br />deposited on or near the site which cannot be composted. <br />Comprehensive Plan <br />The property currently has a land use designations of Development Reserve and Mining. The <br />Development Reserve land use identifies areas held in reserve for future development. These locations <br />are well suited for various development options in the future. While not currently served by municipal <br />utilities, intense development is expected in the future due in part to the size, access, and visibility of <br />much of the area. The primary objective of the Mining land use category is to allow the current mining <br />use of the land and address future land use when development becomes appropriate. A composting <br />facility is compatible with the land use objectives. <br />Transportation/ Circulation <br />Access to the site will be off of Holt Street/205"' Avenue through neighboring properties the applicant <br />owns. No access is proposed on Proctor Road. <br />Grading/ Drainage <br />Drainage, as shown on the submitted site plan, is planned to sheet drain to existing low areas. The <br />applicant will be required to ensure drainage for on-site functions is as shown on the submitted site plan <br />Landscaping <br />The base grade of the north end of the proposed composting area is approximately 50 feet lower than <br />Proctor Road. The base grade of the south end of the proposed composting area is approximately level <br />with Proctor Road and 205''' Avenue. Benning exists along Proctor Road and 205''' avenue to aid in <br />screening the site. No new landscaping is being proposed or recommended. <br />Applicable Regulation <br />Before the city council may authorize an Interim Use, it must make the following findings, as outlined in <br />Sec. 30-658 : <br />