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2 The following staff report is based on the following: • Existing and Proposed Site Improvement Plans prepared by Dream Scapes Landscaping & Design, Inc, latest revision date December 2, 2024. • Certificate of Survey prepared by E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. latest revision November 20, 2024. BACKGROUND Current Use The 40 acre site 8196 20th Ave is located just east of 20th Ave and directly west of 35E. The site has a single family detached dwelling, two (2) accessory buildings, pool, and shed. It is currently zoned R-Rural and used for agricultural production of primarily row crops. The applicant is looking to switch uses from annual row crops to maintaining a tree farm. Stockpile operations onsite will aid the proposed tree farm and provide soil required for the proposed operation. There is already an existing stockpile located onsite which is proposed to be used for future tree farm operations and maintained as the permitted stockpile. On November 21, 2024 the City approved a site plan review for two accessory buildings, the grading and construction of a new driveway, and stormwater facilities. ANALYSIS Section 1007.050 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for earth moving and land reclamation. Earth removal, land reclamation, material storage or filling is a permitted use in all zoning districts. An interim 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 approximately 40 acre site is located between 20th Ave and I-35E. The proposed stockpile will be confined to a designated 40,000 SF area as shown in the proposed plans. The stockpile will have a maximum height of 22 feet which is consistent with building heights of 35 feet in the R zoning district. Access The site is currently accessed off 20th Ave via a shared private driveway. There are no proposed improvements or impacts to 20th Ave. Wetlands