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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 March 14, 2006 --------------------------- Commissioner Stevens asked for clarification regarding tree protection in the 50-foot setback. The applicant stated that they will not be mining in this area since it is mostly sand. Commissioner Lemke asked what measures will be taken to ensure that wells in the area will not be impacted. Ms. Haug stated that the applicant will be required to monitor the water level. Commissioner Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens asked if the applicant will include language to protect the trees in the area near the city trail. Ms. Haug stated that the applicant has stated they have no plans to mine in that area. Dan Quie, applicant - Stated that he has talked to the neighbors and that Aggregate Industries is willing to establish a 500-foot setback. Commissioner Stevens asked what the applicant plans to do with the area. Mr. Quie stated that they have no plans. Commissioner Stevens stated that he would like a statement written into the conditional use permit stating so. Mr. Quie stated that he will need to discuss the issue with the owners, but he felt it was likely then would agree. Chair Anderson asked for clarification on plans for the area within the red boundary. Mr. _____ explained that the area will be mined in a clockwise direction, first south, then west, and then north. They plan to stockpile material on the areas that won’t be disturbed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ROPP TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MINERAL EXCAVATION, WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT, AND, THAT THE ISSUE OF PROTECTION OF THE TREES BE NEGOTIATED FOR INCLUSION IN THE AGREEMENT. Commissioner Lemke asked what would happen if no agreement was reached. Commissioner Lemke stated that it was his intent to leave the motion vague in order to allow staff some flexibility in negotiation. Commissioner Lemke suggested that if the applicant needs to take some trees, that they use best management practices to protest the rest. Commissioner Stevens stated that it doesn’t appear they will be mining where the trees are. Ms. Haug stated that there already is language in the agreement for the protection of trees. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Commissioner Westgaard returned at this time. 5.2. Request by Jason Huber for Preliminary Plat Approval (Carverwood Hills), Public Hearing – Case No. P 06-01 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that the applicant proposes to subdivide a 53.43-acre parcel into five residential lots under the 4 for 40 rule which allows four lots in 40 acres. Four lots will be 2.5 acres and the fifth lot will be 41 acres. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the location of the parcel, surrounding uses, topography, zoning and land use. He noted that this area is identified for rezoning to 2 ½ acre lots in 2008. Mr. Harlicker explained the lot