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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 24, 2004 Page 3 Group, Inc. on the project. Staff recommends approval of the request under the conditions in the conditional use permit attached to the staff report dated August 24, 2004. Ms. Haug explained the request by J & B Mining for a rezoning of the proposed mining area from A1 (Agricultural Conservation) to ME (Mineral Excavation Overlay). She stated that staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on the findings listed in the staff report dated August 24, 2004. Commissioner Offerman asked if it would be appropriate to add a condition regarding no dewatering to this conditional use permit, as well. Mr. Rohlf stated yes. Mr. Rohlf explained the dragline process that would be used to mine. He noted that if the applicant requested approval for dewatering, a new review process would be required. Commissioner Offerman asked if the construction on Highway 169 is related to this request. Mr. Rohlf stated no, and explained that the new access construction is for a new mining operation in Livonia Township. He stated that the applicant will use the existing access. Commissioner Stevens asked how often the mining operations are inspected. Mr. Rohlf stated that they are inspected prior to work commencing, and then once a year or if a spill occurs. He noted that they have the right to inspect at the Landfill at any time, but that they usually inspect it in early June. Commissioner Ropp asked what kind of assurance the City has that no dewatering will occur and what mechanism is in place to alert the City if it does. The consultant for the project explained that in addition to the monitoring, they have done soil borings to determine whether or not the water table is perched. He explained that while the mining is taking place, the wells are monitored monthly for contaminants, but also to monitor the water level. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens stated that he had no issues with the request, but that he would like to see the City take a proactive approach and set up inspections ahead of time. Commissioner Offerman stated his support for approval of the conditional use permit and rezorung. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY J & B MINING FORA REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A1 (AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION) TO ME (MINERAL EXCAVATION OVERLAY). MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY J & B MINING FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINERAL AND PEAT EXCAVATION, CASE NO. CU 04-21, WITH THE CONDTIONS OUTLINED IN THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PREPARED BY STAFF; AND TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: