10-15-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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from a mine to any public roadway shall be paved with asphalt or concrete for a distance of at least 300 feet to the intersection with a public roadway.All internal roadways shall be swept and to minimize dust according to a schedule established by the city.The city may approve alternatives to paved internal roadways that accomplish the same purpose. (10) All haul routes to and from the mine shall be approved by the city and shall only use streets that can safely accommodate the traffic. (Ord. No. 128, § 1,5-14-90; Ord. No.324,§5,7-9-01) Sec.7-46.-Restoration standards. The following restoration standards shall apply to the site of any operation permitted under this article: (1) The plan must be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. (2) Restoration shall be a continuing operation occurring as quickly as possible after the extraction operation has moved sufficiently into another part of the extraction site. (3) All banks and slopes shall be left in accordance with the operation plan submitted with the permit application. (4) Slopes,graded areas and backfill areas shall be surfaced with adequate topsoil to secure and hold ground cover.Such ground cover shall be tended as necessary until its self-sustaining. (5) All water areas resulting from excavation shall be eliminated upon restoration of the site. In unique instances where the city council has reviewed proposals for water bodies at the time of approval of the overall plan and has determined that such would be appropriate as an open space or recreational amenity in subsequent reuse of the site,water bodies may be permitted. (6) No part of the restoration area which is planned for uses other than open space or agriculture shall be at an elevation lower than the minimum required for connection to a sanitary or storm sewer.The city may waive this requirement if the site could not reasonably be served by gravity sewer notwithstanding the proposed operation. Finished grades shall also be consistent with the established plan for the property restoration. (7) Provide a landscaping plan illustrating reforestation,ground cover,wetland restoration,and other features. (Ord. No. 128, 5 1, 5-14-90) Sec.7-47.-Waiver. The city council may allow deviation from the standards set forth herein: (1) For operations that existed prior to the enactment of this article when it is not feasible to comply because of pre-existing conditions. (2) When because of topographic or other conditions it is not possible to comply. (3) When alternates that accomplish the purpose and intent of the standard set forth in this article are agreed upon by the city and the operator. (Ord. No. 128, § 1, 5-14-90)