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feet higher than the existing grade of the site. Two separate stockpiles are proposed to avoid floodplain and wetland impacts. The following staff report is based on the plan set prepared by Ryan A+E, Inc. dated July 11, 2022, and received by the City on July 12, 2022. ANALYSIS Section 1007.050 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for earth moving and land reclamation. Earth removal, land reclamation, material storage or filling are permitted uses in all zoning districts. A conditional use permit is required when 5,000 cubic yards or more of material is planned to be removed or deposited on any lot or parcel. The two parcels are approximately 17.69 acres and are located between 21 st Avenue S and I-35E. The proposed eastern stockpile will be approximately 2.8 acres in area, will have a maximum height of 12 feet, and will be approximately 33,000 cubic yards of fill material according to the plans. The proposed western stockpile is proposed immediately adjacent to the stockpile from the Rehbein Black Dirt CUP, will be approximately 2.4 acres in area, will have a maximum height of 10 feet, and will be approximately 32,000 cubic yards of fill material according to the plans. Applicant is requesting flexibility to expand the surcharge areas and fill stockpiles to the south if they obtain the proper permits for impacting wetlands and floodplain. Up to an additional 55,000 CY of fill could be moved to the site if impacts are approved. Access The site is located at the intersection of 2 1 " Avenue S and Commerce Drive and at the eastern end of Northern Lights Boulevard. The applicant is currently proposing access to the site from 21 st Avenue S via a gravel entrance that was installed as part of the Rehbein Black Dirt CUP and from Northern Lights Boulevard. Wetlands Wetlands are shown on the plan sheet and do not appear to be impacted by the placement of fill material. A wetland delineation was completed onsite in June of 2021 by Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, Inc. The Wetland Delineation Report dated August 5, 2021 states there are five (5) wetlands onsite. The estimated wetland boundaries are shown and the project will not impact any wetlands as currently proposed. There are two areas where the wetland is within 20 feet of the proposed work. Drainage Ditches Judicial Ditch No. 3 (Clearwater Creek) borders adjacent property to the south of the site and a private drainage ditch runs on the easterly side of the property. The applicant is not 2