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Planning & Zoning Board May 9, 2007 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Nelson suggested putting a new motion on th e table to include a completion date for the use. Mr. Tralle stated that a motion had already been passed for the application. The board took a 10-minute recess at 7:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. C. PUBLIC HEARING for a Conditional Use P ermit for earth material excavation and storage at 6497 12 th Avenue, A.I.T. Mr. Studenski presented the staff report. He added that Anoka County does not require any permits for activity from this site as th e site does not direc tly access onto a county road. He stated the deadline for this app lication is June 7, so the City Council would have to take action at the May 19 meeting. Therefore, the board would have to take action at this meeting to meet the time frame. Mr. Studenski described the site layout per the exhibits includ ed in the staff report. He noted that they will only access the westernmost pile across the ditch if it becomes necessary to obtain the required amount of fill. Mr. Studenski said that the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has not taken action on the project at this time. He said the applicant does not intend to move any trees on either site. He explained that the activity going in and out of The Preserve site will be intense at some time regardless of where th e dirt comes from. He added that this is possibly the shortest truck route possible to the site. Mr. Studenski reviewed the conditions of approval that staff suggested for this application. He added that Condition 15 w ill be changed to read that no permits are required by Anoka County. Mr. Studenski stated that the ponds will be monitored to discharge water prior to reaching the ditch. He does not anticipate issues a nd added that the city and RCWD will monitor the flow. Mr. Studenski said that pumps will run continually in order to work effectively. Board members discussed the possibility of usin g flags and limiting the speed of trucks in order to help with traffic flow. Staff stat ed that traffic activity on Birch St. will be monitored and that flagging will be required if determined to be necessary for safety. Board members discussed the proposed ponding areas, including slopes, pond depths and vegetation. Mr. Studenskin explai ned that the applicant will vegetate according to city specifications. He said that one pond will be very shallow and the one to the west of the house will be 18-20 feet below the water table. He noted that the smallest pond is the least desirable and most expensive to ex cavate, therefore the specific process of excavation will be determined by the contractor.