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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 Page 15 Peter Beck, city Attorney, stated that in the case of plat, the 120 day time limit does not apply because not submitted all of the information in regard to this this preliminary the applicant has request. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Phil Johnson, Citizen's Who Care, stated that much work was needed on the development plan before a workshop discussion could be held. John Weicht responded that he would like the opportunity to meet with Citizens Who Care to discuss their concerns. A 10 minute recess was taken at this time. 12. Consider Ordinance Amendment to Section 720 (Mineral Excavation) and Section 900.31 (Excavation, Grading, and Filling)/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that two ordinance amendments were proposed. Section 900.31 will regulate excavation, grading and filling activities in which the material remains on site. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. commissioner Minton felt that "incidental excavation",was not clearly defined. After discussing this point, the Commission concurred that some discretion by staff would be needed to interpret this section of the ordinance. However, they did not feel that the wording needed to be changed. Commissioner Minton that the "et seq." notation on the last page of the ordinance was not appropriate usage of this term. Ms. Szklarski explained that the intent of this section was to subject all excavation, grading, and filling activities to the requirements of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act and future amendments to the Act. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated that he had reviewed the proposed the ordinance amendment and recommended no changes to it. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AND FILLING" WITH REMOVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THIS ACT." THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SECTION 900.31 TITLED "EXCAVATION, GRADING "ET SEQ." AND ADDITION OF "AND FUTURE COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. Ms. Szklarski stated that the second ordinance amendment involves Section 720 titled "Mineral Extraction." This ordinance would regulate mineral extraction activities which involved the removal of material from the site. Ms. Szklarski noted that the City Council at their August 17, 1992 meeting recommended that the definition of "ongoing" be extended from 180 days as proposed by staff, to two years. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing.