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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2012
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Call to Order:
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held
on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Chairperson Powell called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with
Commissioners Miller, DiNella, and Weber present. Commissioners Demuth and Husain were
absent. Also in attendance were Senior Planner Zweber and Recording Secretary Hanson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was read.
Additions to Agenda:None.
Audience Input: None.
Consent Agenda:
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Approval of the November 27, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Powell to approve the Consent Agenda.
Second by Weber.
Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Motion approved.
Public Hearing
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5.a. Request for Renewal of the Shafer Contracting Mineral Extraction Permit for 2013 (12-33-ME).
Senior Planner Zweber stated that the applicant, Shafer Contracting, has applied for the annual
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renewal of the mineral extraction permit for their property located one mile north of 135 Street
East and ¼ mile west of Rich Valley Blvd. (County Road 71) and that staff recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the renewal of the Shafer Contracting, Inc. Mineral
Extraction Permit for 2013. This is a continuation of the discussion that began on November 27,
2012. Mr. Zweber reviewed the testimony given at the public hearing on November 27, 2012, and
reported to the Commission the meetings that took place since that meeting. Mr. Zweber further
reviewed the changes to the permit as a result.
Commissioner DiNella asked how often samples would be taken with respect to the new condition
allowing the City to collect independent soil samples. Mr. Zweber stated Staff does not intend to
collect samples unless there would be an indication from the mining operator’s testing that the City
need to do so; the condition simply allows the City the ability.
Chairperson Powell acknowledged that Gary Ista was present in the audience and asked him if he
had any questions or comments for the Commission. Mr. Ista stated he did not.
MOTION by DiNella to recommend the City Council renew the Shafer Mineral
Extraction Permit for 2013, subject to the terms and conditions in the attached 2013 Draft
Conditions for Mineral Extraction.
Second by Miller.
Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion approved.
5.b. Request for Renewal of the SKB Environmental Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for 2013
Senior Planner Zweber stated the applicant, SKB Environmental, Inc., requests renewal
(12-34-ME).
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of their existing mineral extraction permit for the properties located at 4992 145 Street East. The
subject properties are owned by Otto Ped and Grace Kuznia and located approximately 1 ½ miles
east of US Highway 52 and south of CSAH 42. After reviewing the mineral extraction standards in
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Section 11-10-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, the information submitted by the applicant and City Police
records staff recommends approval of this request.
Commissioner DiNella asked when SKB began mining this area and whether or not this was the
same company with the landfill. Mr. Zweber replied that this is the same company with the landfill
and they began mining this area last year, with prep work completed the year before. Mr. Zweber
stated that some of the material they mine may go to the landfill as cover.
Public hearing opened at 6:55pm.
There were no public comments.
MOTION by Miller to close the public hearing.
Second by DiNella.
Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion approved. Public hearing was closed at 6:56p.m.
MOTION by Powell to recommend the City Council renew the SKB Environmental, Inc.
Mineral Extraction Permit for 2013, subject to the terms and conditions in the attached
2013 Draft Conditions for Mineral Extraction.
Second by DiNella.
Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion approved.
Old Business: None.
New Business None.
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Reports Mr. Zweber stated the next meeting will be on January 22, 2013, and D.R. Horton and
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Lennar may have their next phases on the agenda.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before this Commission, Commissioner
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DiNella made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Weber seconded the motion, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:58p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary