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ANALYSIS The Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report dated August 12, 2015 details the project. The 2 parcels are approximately 9.7 acres in size and are located east of Sunset Avenue/CR 53. Morell is proposing to disturb approximately 1.1 acres and excavate 9,500 cubic yards (950 loads) of granular material. This material is needed for fill for Century Farm North 6th Addition, a 29 lot single family residential development located north of the borrow pit. Excavation is anticipated to operate for 3-6 weeks starting late September. The grading shall be in compliance with the approved grading plan for Century Farm North 6th Addition. The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on August 12, 2015. One Blaine resident inquired about the proposed Century Farm North 6th Addition residential development and staff was able to provide him information. Staff was also able to address Board questions regarding truck traffic, exaction depths and drainage. The Board recommended approval of the conditional use permit with a 6-0 vote. The Environmental Review Board also reviewed the project at their August 26, 2015 meeting. Attached is a copy of their comments. Development Agreement for Site Grading A Development Agreement for Site Grading incorporating both the earth moving/borrow pit excavation and Century Farm 6th Addition grading has been drafted by the City and shall be recorded by the developer. A grading permit and securities shall be required by the City. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the following items with conditions as listed: 1. Resolution No. 15-91 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Earth Moving/Borrow Pit 2. Resolution No. 15-92 Approving Development Agreement for Site Grading ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Location Map 2. City Engineer Letter dated August 4, 2015 3. Environmental Coordinator Letter dated August 27, 2015 4. Resolution No. 15-91 5. Resolution No. 15-92 6. Development Agreement for Site Grading 2