3.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 sets) 02-27-2018

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Planning Commission Page 6 December 19, 2017 ----------------------------- Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. Mike Keran, 7200 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove – representing Tiller Corp. stated he was present to answer any questions and is working closely with city staff to combine all active CUPs for each of their three sites. There being no one else to speak to this matter, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) authorizing Mineral Excavation and a portable concrete plant, with the following conditions: 1. If the proposed site improvements described in the application and CUP have not been substantially completed within two years of the permit’s date of approval, the permit shall expire and become void. 2. The CUP shall expire if the authorized use ceases for more than six months. Failure to obtain an annual license will be evidence of cessation of use. 3. The applicant must apply for and receive approval of all required permits before any construction may begin. 4. A Mineral Extraction License shall be obtained annually. 5. All activities on the site shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with operating permits issued by the city, county, state, federal, and other agencies. A copy of any and all permits related to the operation of the site shall be submitted to the city for their reference. 6. Portable concrete plant shall maintain setbacks of 50 feet from all neighboring property lines. No mining activity shall be permitted within the setback area without staff approval. 7. The need of buffering and/or screening in light of surrounding land uses shall be evaluated at the time of annual license renewal and shall be installed when directed by the city to protect surrounding land uses. 8. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost and construction of all reasonable road improvements, including turn lanes, as required by the Sherburne County or MnDOT. The city reserves the right to require the applicant to pay for reasonable road maintenance of haul routes. 9. Wash operations shall not be permitted unless a plan for protecting ground water and surrounding environment is approved by the city’s environmental consultant. 10. Dust control is required for all roads and within the site in accordance with air pollution standards and to ensure dust does not create a public nuisance or otherwise adversely affecting adjacent properties. 11. Vehicles and equipment not in operable condition or materials not associated with the mineral extraction/excavation activity shall not be kept or stored at the site.