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slopes, as specified in Article 6, Section 155.84. The Director of Planning may issue a grading permit only if the grading plan meets the requirements of the lake Elmo Storm Water Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. 1. Public Hearing. All grading and excavating applications, for the purpose of creating wetlands, berming, landscape amenities, and other natural features that result in the moving of more than 400 cubic yards of material per acre of site area shall require a public hearing. 5 154.104 Planning Commission The Planning Commission shall provide assistance to the City Council in the administration of this chapter. The recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be advisory in nature. Specifically, the Planning Commission shall review, hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on all applications for zoning amendments, variances, and conditional use permits using the criteria of this Article. The Planning Commission shall be formed and operate in conformance with Chapter 32 of the City Code and specifically with Sections 32,025 through 30.042. S 154.105 Zoning Amendments A. Criteria for Granting Zoning Amendments, The City Council may adopt amendments to the zoning ordinance and zoning map in relation to land uses within a particular district or to the location of a district line. Such amendments shall be used as a means to reflect changes in the goals and policies of the city as reflected in the Comprehensive Plan. B. Types of Amendments. 1. Rezoning. A change in the boundary of a zoning district or a change from one district to another on the Official Zoning Map, referred to as a rezoning. 2. Text Amendment. A change in the text for specific zoning district regulations or any other provision of this Chapter. C. Initiation of Proceedings. Proceedings for a text amendment or a rezoning may be initiated by one of the following three methods: 1. By petition of an owner or owners of property that is proposed to be rezoned or for which a text amendment for a change in a district regulation is proposed; 2. By recommendation of the Planning Commission; 3. By action of the City Council. D. Application Requirements for Zoning Amendments Initiated by Petition. A petition for a Zoning Amendment shall be submitted to the Director of Planning on such form as required by S! 54.101 of this Article and accompanied by the following information: 1. Conceptual site plan drawn to scale showing all affected parcels and a general concept for any proposed development of said parcels. 2. General location of all buildings and their approximate dimensions and square footage. 3. Approximate location of all curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking areas, off-street loading areas, and sidewalks. 4. Conceptual landscape plan indicating general planting areas for trees, shrubs, and lawns. 5. Conceptual grading, erosion control, and storm water management plan. 6. Conceptual sewer and water utility plan for the development. 7. Narrative indicating the types of uses or businesses that are contemplated for the development, number of employees, parking and traffic impacts, and other pertinent information about the proposed development. 8. The Director of Planning may require the applicant to supply proof of ownership of the property for which the amendment is requested that illustrates legal or equitable interest in the property. 6