(A) Application form. An application for a mineral extraction permit shall be submitted to the city on a form supplied by the city. Information shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) The following maps of the entire site and to include areas within 500 feet of the site. All maps shall be drawn at a scale of 1 inch to 200 feet unless otherwise stated below:
(a) Map A: Existing conditions to include:
1. Property boundaries;
2. Contour lines at ten-foot intervals;
3. Existing vegetation;
4. Existing drainage and permanent water areas;
5. Existing structures;
6. Existing wells and private sewer systems of record;
7. Existing pipelines, power lines and other utilities; and
8. Easements.
(b) Map B: Proposed operations to include:
1. Property boundaries;
2. Structures to be erected;
3. Location of sites to be mined showing depth of proposed excavation;
4. Location of tailings deposits showing maximum height deposits;
5. Location of processing areas and machinery to be used in the mining operation;
6. Location of storage of mined materials, showing height of storage deposits;
7. Location of vehicle parking;
8. Location of storage of explosives;
9. Erosion and sediment control structures; and
10. Haul routes.
(c) Map C: End use plan to include:
1. Property boundaries;
2. Final grade of proposed site showing elevations and contour lines at five-foot intervals;
3. Location and species of vegetation to be replanted;
4. Location and nature of any structure to be erected in relation to the end use plan; and
5. Turf rehabilitation plan.
(2) Name, address, phone number, contact person for the operator.
(3) Name, address, phone number of the landowner.
(4) Names of the adjacent landowners including all those within a 1/4 mile radius of the boundary line of the subject property.
(5) Acreage and complete legal description of the subject property on which the facility will be located, including all contiguous property owned by the landowners.
(6) A narrative outlining the type of material to be excavated, mode of operation, estimated quantity of material to be extracted, plans for blasting, and other pertinent information to explain the request in detail.
(7) Phasing plan and estimated time frame to operate the facility.
(8) A description of all vehicles and equipment estimated to be used in the operation of the facility, including a description of the estimated average daily and peak daily number of vehicles accessing the facility.
(9) Any other information or documentation required for issuance of the mineral extraction permit.
(B) Supporting documentation. Every application for a mineral extraction permit shall include submission of supporting documentation, which shall include, but is not limited to the following:
(1) A description of existing land uses on the subject property and all properties within 1/4 mile.
(2) A description of land use designations in the comprehensive plan and zoning classifications of the subject property and all properties within 1/4 mile.
(3) A description of the soil, vegetation, mineral content and topography of the subject property. A minimum of three soil boring logs representative of the site and a description of the subsurface materials on the subject property must be submitted.
(4) A general description of surface waters, existing drainage patterns and groundwater conditions within 1/4 mile of the subject property.
(5) A general description of the depth, quantity, quality and intended uses of the mineral deposits on the subject property.
(6) Copies of the MPCA application documents and operating permits.
(7) A description of the site hydrology and drainage characteristics during extraction for each phase of mineral extraction. Identify any locations where drainage of any disturbed areas will not be controlled on the subject property and plans to control erosion, sedimentation and water quality of the runoff.
(8) A description of the potential impacts to adjacent properties resulting from mineral extraction and off-site transportation, including but not limited to noise, dust, surface water runoff, groundwater contamination, traffic and aesthetics.
(9) A description of the plan to mitigate potential impacts resulting from mineral extraction.
(10) A description of site screening, landscaping and security fencing.
(11) Site rehabilitation plans for each phase of operation and upon completion of mineral extraction of the subject property.
(12) A description of the method in which complaints about any aspect of the mineral extraction facility operation or off-site transportation are to be received and the method by which complaints are to be resolved.
(13) A plan for groundwater quality protection. A minimum of three cross-showing the extent of overburden, extent of sand and gravel deposits, the water table, and any evidence of the water table in the past. The Planning Commission reserves the right to require additional borings if necessary.
(Ord. 2015-02, passed 6-8-2015)