02-10-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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control should be a priority to limit potential runoff of sediment and nutrients from the site. Staff is recommending redundant perimeter control around the proposed stockpile to limit sedimentation along with vegetating the stockpile if it is not actively worked within 7 days, as is required by the MPCA. Grading/Erosion Control A proposed site plan was submitted showing Grading, Drainage, and Erosion control and has been reviewed by the City's Environmental Coordinator. Comments can be found in the staff report and recommendations. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning The property is zoned as R-Rural and is currently used for agricultural production. The applicant is proposing switching from agricultural row cropping to tree farm production. No change in use is proposed as part of the IUP. 2040 comprehensive plan shows this area being business campus in the full build out land use. The current use will have no impact on future development or use. Tree Preservation Plan A tree preservation plan was submitted. 3 trees are being proposed for removal as part of the proposed stockpile maintenance plan. The 3 trees being removed are low quality species including ash. No mitigation is required, however approximately 20,000 trees will be planted onsite for nursery stock. The onsite planted trees will be harvested and resold, but they will provide environmental and aesthetic benefits while they are growing. Surrounding Parcels Direction Zoning Existing Land Use Future Land Use North R-Rural Agricultural Urban Reserve South R-Rural Agricultural Urban Reserve East 1-35E 1-35E 1-35E West R-Rural Rural Residential Urban Reserve Interim Use Permit The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on January 8, 2025. There were no public comments. The Board recommended approval of the interim use permit. Resolution No. 25-16 details the findings of fact.