In order to ensure that the area of the proposed excavation is reasonable for that purpose and to ensure rehabilitation of the land area to a state that enables meaningful use, ensures public safety and maintains or restores acceptable aesthetic conditions, the owner or operator shall, prior to commencement of any phase of operation, submit to the city’s Planning Commission, as part of the conditional use permit application procedure, an excavation and rehabilitation plan which addresses the following.
(A) General information. The following shall be provided: the name of the property owner(s), lessee(s), operator(s), agent for service of process or notice(s), address and/or location of property, and legal description.
(B) Pre-excavation and site inventory and analysis. A pre-excavation and site inventory and analysis, both off-site and on-site, shall be performed by the applicant containing the following information:
(1) A vicinity analysis describing other land uses surrounding the site, the possible impacts of the proposed excavation on adjacent properties and the methods to be employed to mitigate any potentially negative effects;
(2) A description of the haulage routes to be employed on public and private roads;
(3) Other items reasonably determined necessary by the Planning Commission;
(4) A topographic map of the area (at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet) to a maximum contour interval of five feet and extending at least 500 feet beyond the proposed excavation site;
(5) A description of the visual characteristics, with particular concern given to the use of natural topography and vegetation, to shield on-site operations from nearby properties, roadways, and the general public;
(6) A soils survey, to include a soils profile; and
(7) Other items reasonably determined necessary by the Planning Commission.
(C) Excavation operations plan. The application shall provide an excavation operations plan which describes the following:
(1) Proposed starting date, the anticipated period of operation and anticipated days of the week and hours of the day for operations;
(2) Planned phases of excavation;
(3) Anticipated amount of material to be removed during each phase;
(4) Number, type, and kinds of machinery and equipment to be used;
(5) Operational processes, including crushing, stockpiling, top soil retention, milling, and the like;
(6) The water to be used in operations, its source, control, and disposal;
(7) Electrical power requirements and source;
(8) Accessory facilities, such as scales and buildings;
(9) Sanitary facilities and disposal system;
(10) A description of techniques used to control dust and noise;
(11) Transportation routes on- and off-site;
(12) Run-off water control and detention;
(13) Depiction of phases and location of all facilities, stockpiles, transportation routes, detention basin(s), and water and power sources on the topographic map referred to above or other suitable map;
(14) Any economic or adverse effects on the surrounding area and steps taken to mitigate their impact, such as dust, lights, vibration control, and noise abatement;
(15) Detailed analysis and description of noise levels (expressed in decibels) expected from proposed operation;
(16) Cross-sections showing existing surfaces versus proposed excavation at 100-foot intervals across the site. Cross-sections should be drawn parallel to slope;
(17) To the extent not already shown, how the operations will comply with the requirements of § 155.358;
(18) Operator’s safety plan; and
(19) Other items reasonably determined necessary by the Planning Commission.
(D) Rehabilitation plan. The applicant shall provide a rehabilitation plan with the use of maps, imagery, and renderings (at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet) extending 500 feet beyond the legal description of the site area with a maximum contour interval of five feet which includes at least the following:
(1) A grading plan drawn and certified by a licensed engineer or land surveyor indicating the areas to be excavated and the proposed finished grades, stormwater drainage patterns, and mapped FIRM floodplain;
(2) A description of the methods and plans to be used rehabilitation of the site during and after the excavation operations;
(3) A description of the landscape plan to include the replacement of topsoil, planting schedule, specifications for plant applications, mulching, plant materials, and type of irrigation to be used;
(4) A description of the hydrologic environment of the rehabilitated site to include a map illustrating water drainage areas such as lakes, springs, ponds, streams, wells, pipelines, culverts, ditches, canals, sloughs, and the like;
(5) A description and site plan of all permanent roads and other human-made structures which are to remain after rehabilitation;
(6) Cross-sections shall be taken in the excavation site in areas of greatest material displacement. The number of cross-sections required shall be dependent on the size and topography of the excavation site;
(7) To the extent not already shown, compliance with § 155.363;
(8) Evidence of surety; and
(9) Other items reasonably determined necessary by the Planning Commission.
(E) Addendum. Final conditions or limitations imposed by the Planning Commission are to be completed prior to final issuance of the conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2008-005, passed 8-12-2008) Penalty, see § 155.999