For approval of reclamation plans, the following findings shall be required:
(A) The reclamation plan complies with Public Resources Code sections 2772, 2773 and 2773.1 and any other applicable provisions;
(B) The reclamation plan complies with applicable requirements of the state regulations, 14 California Code Of Regulations sections 3500 et seq., and 3700 et seq.;
(C) The reclamation plan and potential use of reclaimed land pursuant to the plan are consistent with this chapter, the city general plan, and any applicable resource plan or element;
(D) The reclamation plan has been reviewed pursuant to the California environmental quality act ("CEQA"), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., and the city environmental review guidelines, and all significant adverse impacts from reclamation of the surface mining operations are mitigated to the maximum extent feasible;
(E) The land and/or resources such as water bodies to be reclaimed will be restored to a condition that is as compatible with and blends in with the surrounding natural environmental, topography and other resources, or that suitable off site development will compensate for related disturbances to resource values;
(F) The reclamation plan will restore the mined lands to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternative land uses consistent with the general plan and applicable resource plan; and
(G) A written response to the director of the California department of conservation has been prepared, describing the disposition of major issues raised by the director of the California department of conservation. Where the city's position is at variance with the recommendations and objections raised by the director of the California department of conservation, said response shall address, in detail, why specific comments and suggestions were not accepted, Public Resources Code section 2772(d). (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008)