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of frontage and backage roads to connect to freeway access points. The plan includes a new alignment for a frontage /backage road through the Project Area to be constructed beyond 2040. The Reclamation Plan for the Project has been developed to accommodate the future roadway alignment. 3.4 Compatibility with Surrounding Properties; Surrounding properties are characterized by mining, open space, agricultural operations, rural residential land uses, and landfill. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding property uses. 3.5 Benefits to the City of Elk River: The zone change and approval of a CUP are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Gravel Mine Area Study. In addition, the Project will allow the mining and processing of a high quality deposit of sand and gravel that will be processed for use as construction aggregates to serve the growing demand within the local area and the City of Elk River. 4.0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST 4.1 Purpose of Extraction: The purpose of the extraction is to remove and process high quality deposits of sand and gravel to provide aggregate material for use in various construction materials and projects throughout the northwestern metropolitan area. The aggregate produced at the Site will be used for roads and buildings in both the public and private sectors. Aggregate from the Site may be used in the production of hot and warm mix asphalt, ready -mix concrete, pre -cast concrete, aggregate base, general fill, and ice control. 4.2 Estimated Time Required to Complete the Proposed Extraction: The Project will be active for an estimated 30 years or more based on market demand. This time frame is consistent with the Elk River Comprehensive Plan 4.3 Transportation Routes: Access from the Site will be to Baldwin, which borders the eastern boundary of the Site. The access will be shared with the mining operation to the south once they begin their operations. The majority of traffic is anticipated to go south on Baldwin to 225th Avenue NW just over one -half mile to United States Highway 169 (US 169). At the intersection with 225th Avenue NW, US 169 has northbound and southbound right and left turn lanes, and northbound and southbound acceleration lanes. Traffic from the Site will go both north and south on US 169. Steininger will work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the City of Elk River in developing US 169 corridor improvements, including the need for a new interchange and frontage /backage roadways that may be necessary in the future through or near the Site. 4.4 Site and Surrounding Area: 4.4.1 Physical relationship of Site with respect to the community: Max Steininger, Inc.: Elk River Sand and Gravel Mine 3 1 P a g e Zone Change & Conditional Use Permit Application December 2016