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regular tandem truck can carry approximately 10 cubic yards of fill, this proposed project would involve 3, 125 trucks entering and leaving Royal Oaks Ridge subdivision through residential • streets . The applicant has reviewed alternative routes such as the Morrell property (to the south) , however, these may not be viable options . Staff firmly believes that in addition to the normal construction activity in Royal Oaks Ridge subdivision, 3, 125 trucks in a residential area would place an undue hardship on neighboring residential properties and would ultimately affect the use and enjoyment of their property. The planning commission should also consider some of the affects of additional truck traffic on residential streets . Mr. Maurer states that the City should inspect the streets prior to the excavation project and require a cash surety in the event that the roads need repair after the project is completed. Mr. Maurer also recommended the applicant should be responsible for regular cleaning of the streets to avoid sediment entering the storm water system. Staff believes the traffic issue and related road condition issue are the primary concerns with this request. This project is not considered an ongoing mining operation according to the City ordinance, however, it is intended to last about two years . Staff feels that subjecting residents of Royal Oaks Ridge to two years of heavy truck traffic would not be appropriate. • DRAINAGE Terry Maurer has reviewed drainage with this request. It is his opinion that although the project will not improve drainage in the area, it should not have a detrimental affect on it either. SAFETY Dale Homuth, DNR, addressed several changes which he would like to see implemented if this request is approved. One of those changes involved reducing the slope to 10 : 1. This would make the pond safer for children playing around the pond as well as fulfill the needs of wildlife in the area. Mr. Homuth also recommended that the depth be decreased to 2-3 feet. WILDLIFE The applicant has indicated he wishes to construct an open water pond for wildlife viewing. Mr. Homuth's letter states that this type of excavation should not be considered an enhancement for wildlife purposes as many of the features of this pond are contrary to the needs of wildlife, particularly the depth and slope. Mr. Homuth states that an irregular shoreline, variable contours along the bottom of the pond, and • natural vegetation along the edges of the pond should be maintained in order to make the pond useful to wildlife. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN