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• • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Paul Bengtson MEETING DATE: July 11, 2012 TOPIC: Conditional Use Permit Grading and Earth Removal — 6221 Holly Drive VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Encompass Digital Media, operators of the satellite farm at 6221 Holly Drive are in the process of securing additional contracts that would necessitate expansion of the facility. While finalizing the details on the expansion plan, they have applied to remove a large portion of a berm on the south side of the site and do some preliminary grading work on the rest of the site. SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS: Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2012 City Council First Reading (Public Hearing) July 23, 2012 Action Deadline September 1, 2012 (may be extended) BACKGROUND The amount of material proposed for removal from the site is approximately 20,000 cubic yards, with the material being hauled south from the site on Holly Drive and then the majority east on County Road J /Ash Street then out of the city. Less than ten percent of the material would be taken west on County Road J /Ash Street. The grading plan and site plan depict the site layout and the berm area that is proposed to be removed. The plans also depict erosion control measures and proposed grading at completion of the project. A conditional use permit may be issued if all the criteria have been met as defined in the resolution of this report. Section 3, Subdivision 11 of the zoning ordinance for Earth Moving and Land Reclamation provides a list of conditions as a prerequisite that the City may use for granting a permit. Those conditions that the City may deem necessary are as follows: 1. Properly fence any pit or excavation, and barricade entrances to prevent the general public from depositing garbage or refuse. The site is fenced and occupied by the facilities' staff. 2. Slope the banks, and otherwise guard and keep any pit or excavation in such condition as not to be dangerous because of sliding or caving banks. • There will be no pits and excavation shall be staged to prevent large banks.