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Case File: CU 07-11 Page 4 Opcn Water pond Fscavation 'Pony Powell the area. A greater number of wildlife species are expected to be able to use the wetland complex as a result of the excavation. 2. mill be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. lYlill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. Mr. Powell currently owns the surrounding property. 4. mill be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer ystems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with tra~c on adjacent and neighboringpublic thoroughfares. N/A due to location ofpond 5. Dill not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of excessive tra~c, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations. Mr. Steinbrecher, the contracted excavator, has stated that the project will take approximately three days and work will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M - F only). 6. lYlill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. Due to the potential for archaeological sites on the property, the standard disclaimer will be attached. 7. Dill fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. A license and zone change are not required due to the fact that the work will be completed in less than two years. If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. Analysis The TEP for the City of Elk River has reviewed the application and subsequent amendment request to reduce the size and have approved both requests. The amended permit is the valid permit and has been attached for your convenience. Comprehensive Plan The project is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Natural Resources Natural Resources Inventory (NRI~ - no significant features in the vicinity of the project Trees -None to be removed Wetlands - 9,000 square feet of the Type 2 wetland will be excavated to form an irregularly shaped, open water pond no more than three feet deep with a maximum slope of 5:1. All spoils will be S:APLANNING\Casc Files\CUP\CU U7-11 Powell\Powell Staff Report for PC - 6-07 (2).doc