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• • • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A ATTACHMENT 1 STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jason C. Wedel, City Engineer MEETING DATE: July 11, 2012 TOPIC: Conditional Use Permit Grading and Earth Removal - 6221 Holly Drive VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND Encompass Digital Media is applying for a Conditional Use Permit for earth material excavation on the southern portion of their property located west of Holly Drive and north of County Road J. The amount of material proposed for excavation from the site is approximately 20,000 cubic yards, with all of the excavated material being hauled off to a variety of locations outside of the City limits. A grading plan prepared by ICECOR dated June 28, 2012, identifies the site layout, proposed excavation area, silt fence locations, and existing wetlands has been provided for staff review. SITE PLAN Buildings: A 40' x 50' building, 14 satellite dishes of various size, and several out buildings /sheds exist on the site. The buildings and satellite dishes will not be affected by the site excavation. Traffic: The applicant estimates that it will take approximately 1,200 truck trips to remove the excavated material from their property. The proposed haul route for the excavated materials from the Encompass excavation site is south on Holly Drive and either east or west on County Road J. Per the applicant, the vast majority of the truck trips will go east on County Road J to 35E; however, there will be approximately 20 trips that will travel west on County Road J Grading/Drainage: A grading plan for the earth materials excavation site was provided by the applicant's engineer. The plan identifies the existing and proposed contours for the site, proposed drainage patterns, and locations for silt fence and hay bale check dams for erosion control purposes. The City will conduct regular inspections of the site to ensure that all NPDES General Permit requirements are being met.