4.a)2) Draft Resolution Approving CUP for Zavoral Mine (2) , � '�. �.,� �,�
CITY OF SCANDIA,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 02-19-13-XX B
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TNE ZAVORAL A4INE AND
RECLAMATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, Tiller Co�poration("ApplicanY')has applied for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP)to operate the Zavoral Mine and Reclamation Project("Project")on a property owned by
James Zavoral, located east of the intersection of State Trunk Highway 97 and State Trunk
Highway 95 ("Site"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in Washington Co�mty, Mini�esota and le�ally
described in Attachment A;and
��'i3EREAS,the Applicant submitted an application for a CUP for the Project to the City
on November 25, 2008,including the required Enviroiunental Assessment Worksheet(EAW);
and
��1'HEREAS,the Site proposed for the Project is located within the A�riculture(AG)
Zoning District in the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan and related Development Code,and
those were the adopted Comprehensive Plan and regulations at the time of the application; a��d
WHEREAS,the City reviewed the EAW for the project and the City Coimcil approved
the Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for the EAW for the Project on March 3, 2009 that
concluded that an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)was needed to determine the project's
potential for significant enviro�une��tat impacts; and
WHEREAS,the City Council approved a Scoping Decision Document for the EIS on
April 21,2009,hired a consultant to complete the EIS, and established a Project Advisory
Committee for the EIS in December, 2009; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant revised the project to eliminate all aggregate processing
activities at the Site,and based on the revised Project, the City conducted a formal Scope
Amendment Process and approved a Revised Scoping Decision Document for the Project in
January 2010; and
V1'HERi.AS,the City and its consultant completed the Zavoral Mine and Reclamation
Project EIS to meet the req�iirements of Minnesota K�iles 4410, and d�e EIS concluded that if tlle
mitigation recoimnendatioi�s included in the EIS were implemented that the Project will not have
signifieant e,nvironmental impacts;and
WHEREAS,the City Council approved the Fii�dings of Fact and Record of Decision that
found that the Zavoral Mine and Reclamation Project EIS was adequate to serve as the
environmental review for the Project because it met the criteria set fo��ll� ii�Minnesota Rules
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4410.2800 and the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116D on September 25,2012;
and
WHEREAS,the Applicant submitted a revised application for the Conditional Use
Permit for the Project on October 9,2012 and the City determined that it was complete for
review on October 23,2012; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Project on
December 4 and December 12,2012;and
WHEREAS,the City Council recommends that the Project be implemented as described
for Alternative 3 in the Zavoral Mine and Reclamation Project EIS,with a maximum duration of
five '�.�5 ears for the mining activity,beginning on the date of the a�ev��€-t#�e
�commencement of mining onerations(the date when the applicant be@ins the clearin�of
ve�etation and overburden at the Sitek_�Reclamation activities and reclamation monitoring
shall continue for five years after the completion of the mining activities;and
WHEREAS,Council's findings related to the request for approval of the Conditional
Use Permit include the following:
1. The Project meets the Criteria for approval of a CUP included in the City's Mining
Ordinance No. ]03:
• The property size meets the ordinance requirement.
• The Project meets the standards for approval of a conditional use permit included
in Chapter One of the Development Code.
• The Project is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's 2020
Comprehensive Plan.
• The application complied with all rules of the Minnesota Environmental Quality
Board Environmental Review Program,and completed the required
environmental review to comply with State Statutes and Rules.
2. When the mitigation recommendations included in the Zavoral Mine and Reclamation
Project EIS and the conditions included in the CUP are implemented,the project will
meet the Provisions and Performance Standards included in Ordinance No. 103:
• The Project meets the requirements for protection of groundwater,includes the
required Groundwater Quality Protection Plan,and monitoring.
I • The Project will obtain the required permits for air quality,noise,water qualit}�,
rare species and roadway access.
• The Project includes the required surface water protection plan that addresses
ongoing monitoring,accident response and remediation,and will obtain the
required surface water management and erosion control permits from the MPCA
and Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix Watershed District.
• The Project includes the required Dust Control Plan that when implemented,will
meet MPCA requirements for dust control.
• If all mitigation and monitoring requirements are implemented,the Project will
meet the MPCA standards for noise.
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• The Project adequately addresses the required operating conditions identified in
Ordinance No. 103.
3. The Project's Reclamation Plan exceeds the requirements of Ordinance No. 103.
4. The conditional use is in compliance with and will not have a negative effect upon the
City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan,including the public facilities plan and capital
improvement plan.
5. The establishment,maintenance and operation of the conditional use will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, morals or comfort.
• When the required mitigation and monitoring are implemented,the traffic
generated by the Project will be controlled to prevent congestion,hazards and
excessive traffic through residential areas.
• When the required mitigation and monitoring are impleme�rted,the Project will
� meet the MPCA standards for hazardous materials,noise,and air and water
pollution.
• The Project will have an economic benefit to the community and the Twin Cities
region,because it will provide a resource that is critical to the maintenance and
development of infrastructure,buildings and other products that are needed by
Scandia and Twin Cities residents.
6. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted and will not substantially diminish
or impair property values or scenic views.
• When the required mitigation and conditions are implemented,the Project will
meet the ordinance and regulatory requirements for traffic control,environmental
hazards,noise,air,surface and ground water management,and will not
significantly affect the use and enjoyment of properties in the vicinity.
• There is no available factual evidence that the implementation of the Project will
substantially diminish or impair property values.
• When the required mitigation is implemented,the Project will not diminish ar
impair scenic views.
7. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding property}'or uses permitted in the district.
• Uses permitted in the zoning district include agricultural uses,low-density
residential,parks,recreation and open space. With the implementation of the
required mitigation and conditions,the establishment of the Project will not
impede the orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for
those uses.
8. Adequate public facilities and services are available or can be reasonably provided to
accommodate the use which is proposed.
9. The conditional use will conform to the applicable regulations of the Agiculture
I �District,and all other applicable standards of the Development Code if the mitigation
recommendations of the EIS and conditions of the CUP are implemented.
10.The conditional use complies with the general and specific performance standards of the
development code.
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA,WASHINGTON COLTNTY,MINNESOTA,that it should
and hereby does approve the Applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Zavoral
Mine and Reclamation Project located on the Site east of the intersection of State Trunk
Highways 95 and 97,with the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use Permit is ganted only for the Project identified in the plans and
application submitted to the City on November 14,2008 and updated on October 9,2012,
and revised , as reauired by these conditions.
2. The applicant shall comply at all times with the City's ordinances and all applicable rules and
regulations of Federal, State,County and local agencies,including the Carnelian-Marine-St.
Croix Watershed District,and shall maintain existing permits granted by those agencies for
all operations at the site.
3. The maximum depth of mining shall be 840 feet above mean sea level(amsl).ModelinQ
completed for�the EIS indicatesd that the separation between the maximum depth of mining
and existing ground water level sl�s�l-beis 25 feet or more. The City or its consultant shall
monitor ground water levels as specified in the AOP,and if the separation between the
maximum depth of mining and ground water level is less than 25 feet,the consultant shall
report this information to the City Council. The Citv shall inform the Minnesota DNR,
Carnelian-Marine-St Croix Watershed District(MSCWDI,and Washinaton Countv if the
se aration between the maximum death of mininQ and�ound water levels is less than 25
feet and based the recommendations of those agencies,the City may reauire additional
monitoring mav require that the�olicant cease minin�perations,or take other anoronriate
actions based on gotential ne�ative impacts to�oundwater or groundwater-related resources.
The City or the applicant shall report ground water levels on the site on a quarterly basis to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
I 4. No mining F �:,:���"-""`•�""'"""''"';";"�''�f the Jordan Sandstone or other bedrock to
obtain industrial sand shall be permitted���►g�s-gr•ejee�at this Site.
5. No dewatering shall be pernutted.
6. Daily pumping from the Zavoral Site Well shall not exceed 10,000 gallons at a maximum
pumping rate of 1,200 gallons per minute. Annual pumping shall not exceed 1 million
gallons.
7. The applicant shall keep records of when the Zavoral Site Well is pumped,and provide the
records to the City,WCD,Washington County Department of Public Health and Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for goundwater monitoring activities. The records shall
document both the daily use and total annual pumped volume from the Zavoral Site Well.
8. The applicant shall revise the Groundwater Quality Protection Plan(GWPP)(October 2012)
to address the corrections and issues identified in the Leggette,Brashears,and Graham Inc.
(LBG)letter to the City dated November 15,2012. The applicant shall revise the locations of
the proposed borings and monitoring wells as requested by LBG.
I 9_The applicant shall��-maintain the Qroundwater observation wells or piezometers
installed on the mine site�rat the current locations . The applicant shall
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coordinate the number and locations of the observation wells and/or piezometers and
frequency of monitoring in consultation with the City and its consultants.
�:10._Monitoring shall be completed on this Site at the direction of the City while mininQ and
reclamation activities are occurring at the site. Reclamation monitoring shall continue for
five(5)vears after the completion of mining activities. Monitoring activities may include
groundwater and groundwater-de�endent resources surface water noise,air pollution and
dust traffic and mining onerations or other monitorinQ activities as directed bv the Citv. The
monitoringprotocols and activities shall be specified in the Annual Operating Permits
AOPs .
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11.The City ske�mav review and evaluate the GWPP on an annual basis or more frequently if a
significant change in the groundwater conditions occurs. The applicant shall modify the
IGWPP as needed to address�e�concerns identified by the Citv.
12.If diesel fuel is stored at the site,the applicant shall sample and analyze groundwater for
diesel range organics. If gasoline is stored at the site,gasoline range organics and benzene
shall be added to the analyte list.
13.The applicant shall meet Federal, State and City requirements for storage of fuels on the
( sSite.
14.Equipment fueling far the Project shall be conducted in a designated area over a hard-
surfaced fueling pad.
15.�eThe applicant shall provide spill cleanup equipment on-site during active mining and
reclamation operations.:
16.The applicant shall obtain the required agency permits for stormwater management rior to
be ig nning anv operations at the Site,and provide to the City copies of the permits approved
by the r'�"'��:"-' ""�""� c. r_,.:_, tv,,.e_.,�.va r�:.,...;,.,.CMSCWD�and the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
� 17.The applicant shall review,update and implement the Best Management Practices(BMP's)
included in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)(July,24,2012), Surface
Water Plan(October 2012),and CMSCWD pernvt to protect surface waters and manage
erosion and sedimentation.
18.The applicant shall obtain the required Air Emissions Permit from the Minnesota Pollution
I Control Agencyprior to be�inning any onerations at the Site,and provide a copy of the
approved permit to the City.
19.The applicant shall obtain an Endangered Species Take Permit before removing any
Butternut(Juglans cinerea)trees identified on the site,if the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources(DNR)reclassified Butternut trees from a Special Concern to Endangered
species.
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20.The applicant shall comply with the"Summary of Recommendations for Avoiding and
Minimizing Impacts to Blanding's Turtles Populations"included in Appendix C of the
Zavoral Mine and Reclamation Project EIS. Tiller Corporation shall provide the City or its
consultant with its Blanding's Turtle Standard Operating Procedures guidelines for review
and comment.The City or its consultant will conduct annual site visits to verify compliance.
� 2/. The applicant ba+�}-shall inspect all trees for raptor nests prior to tree clearing. Trees with
active nests may not be cleared while the nest is actively used.
22.The applicant shall construct the proposed berm on the south end of the Site as close to the
mining and reclamation limits as possible to reduce off-site peak flow rates.
23.The applicant shall minimize the amount of unnecessary equipment on the Site and reduce
soil tracking by off-site by vehicles.
24.The applicant shall monitor all on-site construction equipment for leaks and complete regular
preventive equipment maintenance. Fueling and maintenance of vehicles shall occur within
the area of active mining and no"topping off"of vehicle fuel tanks shall be allowed.
25.Any above-ground storage tank(AST)at the Site shall be located more than 500 feet from
surface waters.
I 26.In accordance with MPCA rules,�the applicant shall notify the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency of all AST's within 30 days of installation by submitting an AST Notification Form.
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pump test that gathers baseline data in Zavoral Creek shall be maintained and monitored for
the lifetime of the project. Monitoring shall include water quality and quantity parameters.
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�-3.24.,The applicant shall obtain the required Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT)Access permit(TP 1721)for the Project.
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I ��.29..The applicant shall construct the new driveway access directly across from TH 97 as
required by Mn/DOT for safe access.
� ��,.30._The applicant shall construct a new north-bound right-turn lane as required by Mn/DOT
(letter to the City of Scandia,January 22,2009). The design of the right-turn lane shall be
consistent with the design of the existing left-turn lane.
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�(f.�_l.__The applicant shall record and report the numbers of trucks hauling Class C add-rock
from the Zavoral Mine site and the number and source location of trucks hauling Class C
add-rock to the Scandia Mine to the City quarterly �-�"��'�aa:':���,`�.",.'-"'"'"
s�es. The applicant shall submit annual truck number and source reports with the Annua]
Operating Permit application.
� �.%.32..Traffic generated by the Project shall not exceed the maximum levels analyzed in the EIS
for Alternatives 3(average 334 to 400 round trips per working day; 600 peak round trips per
day.)
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AZAll truck traffic generated by the project shall utilize TH 97,TH 95,CR 15(Manning• numbering
Avenue),CR 91 (Lofron Avenue)and the existing haul route between Lofton Avenue Fo�maeted:rvumbered+�e�ee i+
and the Scandia Mine. No truck traffic shall be ermitted on other local streets. N�mberin9 sry�e:A,a,c,...+Start at:1+
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Trucks shall not back onto roadways•� o.�s��
�:All truck traffic generated bv the proiect for proiects outside Scandia shall utilize TH
97 TH95 CR 15(Manning Avenue.CR 91 (Lofton Avenue)and the existin��,haul
route between Lofton Avenue and the Scandia Mine. Tiller shall notifv the Citv in
advance of anv haulin�that will occur on local streets to serve local projects,and
shall receive confirmation that the City received the notice�rior to the start of haulinQ
on local streets. Trucks shall not back onto roadways:OR
�� All truck tra�c generated bYthe�roiect for proiects outside Scandia shall utilize
TH 97 TH95 CR 15(Manning Avenue,CR 91 (Lofton Avenue)and the existing
haul route between Lofton Avenue and the Scandia Mine. Trucks shall onlv be
�ermitted on local streets for specific local proiects when authorized administrativelv
bv the Citv. Trucks shall not back onto roadwavs;
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I 49:34. Subject to approval from Mn/DOT,�the applicant shall install truck warning signs that
comply with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MMUTCD)on
State Scenic Byway TH 95 to advise drivers of trucks crossing TH 97 in and out of the
Zavoral Site;on TH 97 at County Road 91 to advise drivers of trucks turning onto TH 97;
and on County 91 at 223`d Street.
I 4-�_35_The applicant shall provide parking for al]employees and visitors within the site.
Circulation and parking shall minimize internal and external traffic conflicts.
I d?36._.If the applicant has knowledge of a crash or traffic violation occurs involving a truck
hauling for Tiller,Tiller shall contact the City to report the incident immediately. The
applicant shall report actions it will take to respond to the incident.
� 4:;.�.:1,,_The applicant shall construct the fence included in the Project plans prior to beginning
mining operations,and shall maintain the fence until reclamation is complete.
� 44.:��_, The hours of operation and hauling shall be conducted only between 7 a.m.and 7 p.m.,
Monday through€�Thursdav and between 7 a.m.and 2 n.m.on Fridav,excluding
Federal holidays,during daylight hours,or one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
during seasons when daylight is not available between 7 a.m.and 7 p.m.,unless the City
authorizes other hours or days of operation.
� �?�:=9, The applicant shall coordinate any proposed berm removals associated with Project
completion with the City.
I 4(3:,0.._ The applicant shall implement the Dust Control Plan(dated 10/8/12 and updated by
3/1/13), including all activities proposed during stripping,grading and active mining
operations.
,�.41___The applicant shall utilize non-chloride agriculturally derived organic polymers or
naturally-occurring polymers on internal haul roads to control dust in accordance with the
Dust Control Plan. The applicant shall review the coverage of the materia]on a regular basis,
and reapply the polymers if they are no longer effective.
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5�:42.._The Dust Control Plan and air monitoring procedures shall be reviewed and updated as
necessary on at least an annual basis with the AOP application.
5�,4? The applicant shall implement the berms and screens proposed in the site plan.
s4.�i�1. Trucks shall not idle on the site and approach area for more than 30 minutes.
36-The project shall comply with the City's adopted noise standards.
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S?.45. If the noise]evels at the Project exceed State Standards ' ,the
applicant will identify and take corrective actions to bring the noise levels into compliance.
The City may order additional testing to confirm that the Project is in compliance.
� �g:;(�,_The applicant shall require that all Tiller-owned equipment on the site use broadband
alarms and haul trucks shall utilize a circular traffic pattern or other traffic pattem to the
extent feasible that minimizes the need for haul trucks to back up on the site.
� t9.47._The applicant shall ensure that on-site Tiller-owned equipment is properly muffled and
shall inspect mufflers on the on-site equipment on at least a weekly basis and document
inspections.
I �9:48_The applicant shall ensure that the mining plan will minimize any time when the noise
from the on-site equipment and haul trucks are operating without noise mitigation from
berms and/or the mine face.
I �;:.�l9._The applicant shall complete�e-a�clearing of veQetation(trees and brush from
previously-unmined areas�'��~:~�•'���.,:�'�~from September through April to minimize noise
impacts.
I ��:5_0,_The applicant shall recycle debris created by clearing,grubbing and excavation,or
dispose of stumps,trees and debris in another manner approved by the City.
�3:51, The applicant shall maintain the mine site and equipment in an orderly condition—�
shall control�weeds�'��"'����~'~�"��' in planted and reclaimed areas. The applicant shall
preserve,maintain and supplement�existing trees,berms and topsoil along existing public
rights-of-way shall be preserved,maintained and supplemented as proposed in the Site Plan
and Reclamation Plan.
( �,%:52._The applicant shall provide and maintain portable sanitary facilities to serve the site and
shall meet all applicable standards and regulations for wastewater disposal.
� f 5:53.,_The applicant shal]dispose of any waste generated from the mining operation,including
waste from vehicles or equipment maintenance,in accordance with Federal, State and City
requirements.
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� �-The applicant shall fund improvements to the existing pedesMan/bicycle trai]along State
Scenic Byway Trunk Highway 95 in the mine area,and maintain connections to existing
trails. Tiller shall reconstruct the traii during relocation of the access to TH 95.
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E;°.�5. Within 60 days of the approval of the CUP,the applicant shall prepare and provide to the
City an updated reclamation plan(revising the Reclamation Plan dated October 9,2012),
which includes performance standards identified in the conditions that follow for approval by
the City. Reclamation on the site shall be implemented in accordance with the updated
reclamation plan.
I ;t�'.56_.Reclamation shall proceed concurrently and proportionally to mining operations.
Progress on reclamation shall be demonstrated in each AOP application.
� ?I.57, The applicant shall use clean,non-contaminated fill material and topsoi]for all
reclamation.The applicant shall use sandy subsoil available at the site with added organic
soil amendments for reclamation topsoil. The applicant shall successfully establish
permanent native vegetation in reclaimed areas as per the schedule,extents and methods as
provided in the Zavoral Reclamation Plan and Zavoral Reclamation Plan Topsoil and Prairie
Establishment Memorandum(October 3,2011)by CCES.
� =i?�.�8._ Reclamation success shall be defined as follows:
• 90%areal coverage of vegetation for each reclaimed area,within 3 years post seed
installation;
• Non-native and invasive plant species(as defined and listed by the Minnesota DNR)and
potentially-aggressive native plant species(Rhus spp.And Juniperus virginiana)shall
account for no more than 20%cover of the reclaimed areas at the end of the 5`�growing
season,post seed installation;
• The reclaimed areas shall contain at least 50%of the species for both grasses and forbs
contained in the specified seed mixes at the end of the 5`�growing season,post seed
installation;
I 7?:59._.Vegetation establishment and monitoring shall continue for a period of 5 years after
completion of each�hase of the Zavoral Mine Project�;�t�.
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�-�,��-����,��•��'*-m� The Applicant shall provide the City with the quantity,location,
species and proposed maintenance plan for all trees transplanted as part of the reclamation.
I The Citv mav monitor the transplantation of trees to ensure a survival rate of at least 80%for
all transplanted trees for 5 vears. Surviva]rates of less than 80%will require replacement of
the dead trees by the applicant. Replacement tree species wil]be selected in consultation
with the City and its consultant and approved by the City.
I ?S.61__The applicant shall submit annual reclamation monitoring reports to the city_;e�-eF
with the AOP application,that describe the reclamation activities that
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occurred in the specified year,and the status of all reclaimed areas. The applicant shall
provide detailed information such as percent coverage of vegetation,species composition,
etc.,pertaining to compliance with the performance standards,as provided above.If the Citv
determines that a reclaimed area has not met the ve etg ative performance standards listed in
these conditions the citv may order corrective action(s)including,but not limited to,
reseeding over-seeding,soot seeding or other actions so that the reclamation meets the
criteria for success The specific corrective actions ma�pendent on site conditions.
The citv will determine the anaronriate actions in consultation with its consultants,the
annlicant,and other exverts,as necessary.T�'''- �, '' "''"" m•'"�"�'r""'"""o
sta�lerds;� The applicant shall include the reauired corrective actions�ris in the
reclamation monitoring report and AOP application.
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��'-62. Final reclamation shall include removal of any equipment and backfilling and seeding the
operations area.
I '�9.(�3._Approval of the reclamation plan shall not constitute an approval by the City of Scandia
of an ultimate use for the site. Ultimate use shall be determined based on the Scandia
Comprehensive Plan and ordinances in effect at the time the mining is complete and
applications for development of the site may be submitted.
I R8.6�1__The applicant shall�-not disturb existing woodlands and screening outside the
mine area limits.
83.65._The applicant shall establish a maximum stockpile height of 880 feet above mean sea
level. Stockpiles�'��'���located��*��::�in the Phase I mining area s�e-of the sSite
shall be maintained at a lower heig,ht as needed so that the stockpiles are not visible from the
kev viewLoints identified in the EIS.
� Q2.66__All lighting on the site shall be hooded or controlled and meet the requirements of the
City's Development code. Lighting shall be limited to the hours of mine operation. Lighting
shall be arranged to deflect light away from any adjoining residential property or from public
streets.
I ��:67,_The applicant shall obtain the required sign permits for all signs proposed at the site.
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( t�4_6�._The applicant shall pay all costs associated with site monitoring activities idenrified in
this permit and the AOP including but not limited to monitoring of traffic,air quality,noise,
ground water and surface water,and the reclamation plan,and the costs of equipment,
installation,site visits,data collection,data analysis,reporting,maintaining compliance and
all other costs associated with all of the monitoring activities identified in these conditions.
I �$:69._The applicant shall cooperate with the City and provide access to the site as needed to
conduct the monitoring activities required by this permit.
I °E,.70_The applicant shall provide a final,corrected copy of the ' ' �
sHeetsGroundwater Moniroring Plan Reclamation Plan and Dust Control Plan to the City
within 60 days of approval of the CUP.
I s?:7],_The applicant and owner shall enter into a Developer Agreement with the City within
f fteen(1 S)davs of the approval of the CUP. The developer agreement shall specify that the
project will be implemented to comply with Alternative#3 in the EIS. The Agreement shall
specify that
�.,�, �''*'��r'I'�the Project shall have a maximum duration of five(51 years for mining
activitv beginnine on the date of the commencement of minin�operations(the date when the
aanlicant begins the clearine of vegetation and overburden at the Site�.-�e�i�g-si�e
. Reclamation
activities and reclamation monitoring shall continue for five years after completion of the
mining activities,as specified in this permit.
� �5.72.__The Agreement shall include a financial guarantee acceptable to the City to assure
compliance with the reclamation plan,and provide for an escrow that the City will use to pay
for City staff and consultant costs related to monitoring and reporting activities.
R�73__The applicant must apply for and obtain an Annual Operating Permit from the City.
90:74,.The applicant shall,within 60 days of the date of this resolution,provide to the City an
Irrevocable Letter of Credit,Performance Bond or other security satisfactory to the City in
the amount of$ to guarantee the completion of the reclamation plan and the
performance of its obligations set forth by this permit. The City may require the amount of
this security to be adjusted in future years based on inflationary increases in construction and
monitoring costs,or upon re-evaluation of the needs for reclamation,as a condition of
approval of an Annual Operating Permit. Future reductions in this security shall be made as
provided by the ordinance. The City may allow reductions in portions of the Letter of Credit
or other security for completed and approved reclamation on a five-year basis.
�?l.75_.The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows related to this application.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 19th day of February,2013.
Resolution No.:
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Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristina Handt,Administrator/Clerk