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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Planning Commission Meeting Date: February 23, 2016
Tentative City Council Meeting Date: March 15, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Case 16-02-ME: Renewal of the SKB
Environmental Small Scale Mineral
Extraction Permit at the Ped/Kuznia
Properties for 2016
AGENDA SECTION:
Public Hearing
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development
Director AGENDA NO. 5.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Site Map, Draft 2016 Conditions, Applicant’s
Narrative, Present Conditions and 2016 Mine
Plan, Reclamation Plan, Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan
APPROVED BY: K.L.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend the City Council renew the SKB
Environmental, Inc. Mineral Extraction Permit for 2016, subject to the terms and conditions
in the attached 2016 Draft Conditions for Mineral Extraction and submittal of a revised
reclamation plan addressing issues raised in the staff report, prior to Council approval.
SUMMARY
Applicant: SKB Environmental, Inc.
Property Owner(s): K Larson, G Kuznia, & K Ped
Location: 4992 145th Street East
Area in acres: Ped – 80 Acres, the East half along Co. Rd. 42.
Kuznia – 80 Acres, the West half along Co. Rd. 42.
Mining area: Approximately 15 acres
Comp. Guide Plan Designation: BP – Business Park, MDR - Medium Density Residential and
LDR - Low Density Residential
Current Zoning: AG - Agriculture
The applicant, SKB Environmental, Inc., requests renewal of their existing mineral extraction permit for
the properties located at 4992 145th Street East. The subject properties are owned by Karin Larson,
Kimberly Ped, and Grace Kuznia and are located approximately 1 ½ miles east of US Highway 52 and
south of County Road 42. The applicant and operator of the pit, SKB Environmental, requests no changes
to the existing permit conditions and plans to continue mining in Phase One and the western half of Phase
Two to the lowest approved elevation of 840 feet. Perhaps the main issue associated with the request is the
recognition that the mining will cease in early summer and the applicant will need to accomplish site
reclamation. A revised reclamation plan, addressing the mining that has occurred on site versus the grading
anticipated for the entire site, has been submitted. Staff recommends approval of this request based upon
review of the information submitted by the applicant, the mineral extraction standards in Section 11-10-4
of the City Code, the attached draft permit and City Police records.
BACKGROUND
According to the applicant, the Ped/Kuznia site experienced an increase in activity during 2015. In 2014,
SKB removed just over 65,000 tons of material from the pit with 126,680 tons of material removed last
year. Mining occurred primarily in Phase One and the western half of Phase Two. A small area of the mine
has reached the lowest approved elevation of 840 foot. As a reminder, the groundwater elevation under
the mine is estimated at the 810 foot elevation.
Staff is aware that the lease SKB is operating under will cease in 2016. According to information from the
SKB representative, mining will stop and the site mined by this operator reclaimed by June 30, 2016. A
revised reclamation plan has been submitted that illustrates reclamation of the graded site versus the
proposed reclamation of the entire site, which would only occur after significantly more mining. Grades
around the outer edges are steep with the site more gradually graded in the center, to facilitate future
development. Staff would recommend grading beyond the phase boundary noted on the reclamation plan
so the steeper slope in the NW is removed and grades would align with the 860 contour. This is more
consistent with the anticipated final grades of the anticipated reclamation plan, after full site mining.
In previous permits, there were specific standards for final reclamation including 4 to 1 slopes around the
perimeter of the site with an 8% slope from the eastern property line to the existing grade of the site to
ensure appropriate grades for installation of a future road. The reclamation plan provided has the 4 to 1
slope in the south but has a 3 to 1 slope along the western border with no 8% slope for future public road
access. The western grading will need to be revised to allow future public access to the site. The suggestion
to grade into north of the phase line will allow for less steep grades along a portion of the east boundary.
The applicant has indicated they will review the grading plan to assess whether they can meet reasonable
slopes without grading outside of the Phase I mining area. The City’s goal is to ensure that any site mining
does not impair the ability to develop in the future. The original reclamation plan showed a gradual slope
across the entire site with up to 4 to 1 slopes around the perimeter. The current plan does not provide
slopes available for future development and installation of public road access from the west. Staff
recommends the grading plan be revised prior to having the Council take action on the annual mining
permit.
Staff is also concerned about the lack of reclamation in the central portion of Phase 2. This mining had
previously occurred under a different operator and will require additional grading work to provide
reasonable slopes for future development. The owner is aware of this issue and recognizes that this area is
not the subject of this permit. The applicant also noted that haulback has not occurred recently and they
do not intend to bring any new material unto the site due to the short term of the lease. They anticipate
being able to perform reasonable site reclamation with the existing material already on site.
ISSUE ANALYSIS
The subject property is zoned AG – Agriculture and meets or exceeds the applicable performance
standards for small scale mineral extraction. Small scale mineral extraction is listed as an interim use within
the Agriculture district. The table below details the zoning, current land use and future land use
information for the surrounding properties. None of the sites are located within the current Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA). It should be noted that some of the agricultural uses include associated
residential uses.
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Information
Direction Current Land Use Guided Land Use Zoning
North Agriculture Commercial, Business Park & Light
Industrial
Agriculture
South Agriculture Medium Density Residential (west half)
Business Park (east half)
Agriculture Preserve
East Agriculture/Mining Business Park, Medium and Low Density
Residential
Agriculture
2
West Agriculture Commercial, Business Park & Medium
Density Residential
Agriculture
The Ped/Kuznia mine is accessed by a joint access road with the Danner mine on the western edge of the
Ped property line. The applicant maintains a private access agreement with Danner to coordinate mining
levels and allow continued access to the site.
As a part of the annual review of all mineral extraction permits, staff performs an inspection of the site
and consults with the Rosemount Police Department regarding any police activity. No ordinance or
permit condition violations were apparent during the inspection. Police records found no incidents at the
subject property during 2016.
CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends renewal of the Ped/Kuznia Mineral Extraction Permit for 2016. The recommendation
recognizes that the site will not be mined for the entire calendar year and that reclamation of the site,
consistent with the submitted plan and the requested modifications is required by December 31, 2016. The
approval is subject to the conditions listed in the draft permit as well as the mineral extraction standards
outlined in Section 11-10-4 of the City Code.
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Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit
2016 Conditions for Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit Renewal
SKB ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (PED-KUZNIA)
A. SKB Environmental, Inc. (hereinafter the “Operator”) shall sign a written consent to these
conditions binding itself and its successors and assigns to the conditions of this permit. Karin
L. Larson, Kimberly K Ped and Grace Kuznia (hereinafter the “Owner”) shall sign written
acknowledgment and consent to these conditions and to issuance of this permit in the form set
forth at the end of these conditions.
B. The property Owner shall comply with all terms of this permit as well as the standards for
mineral extraction listed in Section 11-10-04 of the City Code.
C. This permit is granted for the area designated as Phase One and the western half of Phase Two
as shown on the Mining Plan dated April 14, 2011 (Exhibit A, which is attached hereto).
D. The term of the permit shall extend from January 1, 2016 until December 31, 2016 unless
revoked prior to that for failure to comply with the permit requirements. A mining permit fee of
$370.00 shall be paid to the City of Rosemount.
E. All required permits from the State of Minnesota, County of Dakota and City of Rosemount
(hereinafter "City") or any of their agencies shall be obtained and submitted to the City prior to
the issuance of the permit. Failure by the Operator to comply with the terms and conditions of
any of the permits required under this paragraph shall be grounds for the City to terminate said
mining permit.
F. The final grading for the permit area shall be completed in accordance with the submitted Site
Grading Reclamation Plan dated January 2016 with a modification to include regrading of the
NW section of the mine (Exhibit B, which is attached hereto).
G. All gravel trucks shall enter and exit the mining area from County State Aid Highway 42 (CSAH
42) from the joint access between the Danner and Ped properties and the designated truck route
to (and from) the site shall be CSAH 42, west to State Trunk Highway 52 (STH 52), north on
STH 52 to the City boundary. It shall be the Operator’s responsibility to obtain easements for
ingress and egress. The location of the accesses and/or easements for ingress and egress shall
be subject to approval by the City, as well as the County Highway Department or the Minnesota
Department of Transportation if applicable or if any changes occur relative to the mining
process.
H. A gate must be placed at the driveway entrance that shall be secured after hours. The operator
shall also install and maintain “No Trespassing” signs consistent with the standards outlined in
Minnesota State Statute 609.605.
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I. The Operator shall clean dirt and debris from extraction or hauling operations related to the
Mineral Extraction Permit from streets. After the Operator has received 24-hour verbal notice,
the City may complete or contract to complete the clean-up at the Operator's expense.
J. The surface water drainage of the mining area shall not be altered so as to interfere,
contaminate, or otherwise affect the natural drainage of adjacent property.
K. No topsoil shall be removed from the site and the Operator shall take necessary measures to
prevent erosion of the stockpiled topsoil. The location of the stockpiled topsoil shall be
indicated on Exhibit A, the Mining Plan.
L. Any costs incurred now or in the future in changing the location of existing public or private
utilities including but not limited to pipelines, transmission structures and sewer infrastructure
located within the permit area shall be the sole obligation and expense of the Operator.
M. All costs of processing the permit, including but not limited to planning fees, engineering fees
and legal fees, shall be paid by the operator prior to the issuance of the permit. The Operator
shall reimburse the City for the cost of periodic inspections by the City Public Works Director
or any other City employee for the purpose of insuring that conditions of the permit are being
satisfied. The Operator agrees to reimburse the City for any other costs incurred as a result of
the granting or enforcing of the permit.
N. The daily hours of operation for the mining area shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday subject to being changed by the City Council.
O. The Operator shall deposit with the Engineering Department a surety bond or cash escrow in
the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars per acre ($7,500.00/acre) of active phase
in favor of the City for the cost of restoration, regrading and/or revegetating land disturbed by
mining activities and to assure compliance with these conditions by the Operator. The required
surety bonds must be:
1) With good and sufficient surety by a surety company authorized to do business in the
State of Minnesota with the right of the surety company to cancel the same only upon at
least thirty (30) days written notice to the permit holder and the City.
2) Satisfactory to the City Attorney in form and substance.
3) Conditioned that the Operator will faithfully comply with all the terms, conditions and
requirements of the permit; all rules, regulations and requirements pursuant to the permit
and as required by the City and all reasonable requirements of the Public Works Director
or any other City officials.
4) Conditioned that the Operator will secure the City and its officers harmless against any
and all claims, or for which the City, the Council or any City officer may be made liable by
reason of any accident or injury to persons or property through the fault of the Operator.
5) The surety bond or cash escrow shall remain in effect from January 1, 2016 until July 31,
2017.
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6) Upon thirty (30) days notice to the permit holder and surety company, the City may
reduce or increase the amount of the bond or cash escrow during the term of this permit
in order to insure that the City is adequately protected.
P. The Operator shall furnish a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance issued by
insurers duly licensed within the State of Minnesota in an amount of at least Five Hundred
Thousand and no/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars for injury or death of any one person in any one
occurrence, bodily injury liability in an amount of at least One Million Five Hundred Thousand
and no/100 ($1,500,000.00) Dollars and property damage liability in an amount of at least Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars arising out of any one occurrence.
The policy of insurance shall name the City as an additional insured and shall remain in effect
from January 1, 2016 until July 31, 2017.
Q. Processing and crushing of materials are permitted on the site in accordance with the Sand and
Gravel Mining Plan and Backfill Plan dated January 2016. No additional processing or
production of materials may occur on the site and construction of any ponding areas or wash
plants shall require additional City Council approval and notification of adjacent property
owners, except as approved by the Dakota County Environmental Health Department as
incidental to a sand and gravel mining operation. Any such activities will be enclosed with
cyclone fencing, or as approved by City staff, and the fencing shall be properly maintained.
R. The Operator and the Owner shall hold the City harmless from all claims or causes of action
that may result from the granting of the permit. The Operator and the Owner shall indemnify
the City for all costs, damages or expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees that the
City may pay or incur in consequence of such claims.
S. The Operator comply with such other requirements of the City Council as it shall from time to
time deem proper and necessary for the protection of the citizens and general welfare of the
community.
T. Modifications or expansion of the mining areas must be approved in writing buy the City.
U. The Operator shall incorporate best management practices for controlling erosion and storm
water runoff as specified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
V. The Operator shall receive all applicable permits and follow all appropriate regulations of all
federal, state, or county agencies.
W. The Reclamation Plan (Exhibit B) shall be coordinated with any abutting Mineral Extraction site
to insure matching conditions and final grades along any adjoining property line(s). Reclamation
shall include the replacement of the entire stockpile of topsoil on the mined area, reseeding and
mulching necessary to re-establish vegetative cover for permanent slope stabilization and
erosion control. The minimum depth of topsoil shall not be less than two inches after
reclamation. Reclamation of the site must be consistent with the Council approved reclamation
plan to ensure future development potential of the site.
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X.
Y. The storage of equipment (unrelated to the sand and gravel mining and processing), manure,
construction debris, or hazardous materials of any kind shall not be permitted on site. The
placement of construction debris, manure, asphalt in any form or hazardous materials within the
pit as fill shall be strictly prohibited.
Z. The fill area regrading and reclamation shall follow the procedures described in the Sand and
Gravel Backfill Protocol dated 2016 including a bi-annual report submitted to the City
describing the quantities of material brought in, where the material came from, and the test
result of the material including supporting analytical results.
AA. Mining to the elevation of 840 feet above mean sea level provided that the site is reclaimed to
the elevation shown on the Site Grading Reclamation Plan dated January 2016. No haul-back is
proposed for the 2016 calendar year. Should haul-back be brought to the site, it must comply
with the Sand and Gravel Backfill Protocol dated January 2016. In no instance shall mining
occur in the groundwater aquifer.
BB. Blasting or the use of explosives is prohibited in the mining of the SKB Environmental, Inc.
operation.
CC. The City of Rosemount shall have the ability to collect independent soil and water samples.
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Karin L. Larson, Kimberly K Ped and Grace Kuznia, Minnesota residents and owners of the
properties for which this permit is issued, hereby consent and agree to the issuance of a mineral
extraction permit for said properties and to the imposition of the foregoing conditions. Owners
further agree and consent to entry onto said properties by the City, its officers, agents, contractors
and employees and by the surety of the bond issued in accordance with paragraph O, its officers,
agents, contractors and employees to take any action deemed necessary by the City to enforce and
assure compliance with the conditions of this permit and law. Owners further agree that they will
not bring any claims or legal actions against the City, its officers, agents, contractors or employees
for damages arising out of issuance of this permit or administration or enforcement by the City of
the conditions of this permit or of law. The foregoing agreements of Owners shall run with the
land of said properties and shall bind the Owners, their heirs, successors and assigns.
By:
Karin L. Larson
By:
Kimberly K Ped
By:
Grace Kuznia
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2015 by
Karin L. Larson, Minnesota resident and property owner.
Notary Public
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2015 by
Kimberly K Ped, Minnesota resident and property owner.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2015 by
Grace Kuznia, Minnesota resident and property owner.
Notary Public
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That _________________________ of SKB Environmental, Inc., the operator, hereby consents
and agrees to the foregoing conditions of said mining permit.
SKB Environmental, Inc.
By:
Its: _______________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2015 by
_______________________ of SKB Environmental, Inc., the operator.
Notary Public
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City of Rosemount Mineral Extraction Permit License Application—Calendar Year 2016 Application
In 2015,SKB Environmental, Inc. mined a portion of the Ped-Kuznia properties on 1451h Street in the City
of Rosemount in accordance with the City of Rosemount's Permit approved at the May 20, 2015 City
Council Meeting. SKB has attached the last two surveys to this application. With these two drawings,
you can see that the mining principally took place in Phase 1 of the five approved phases. Comparison
of the two drawings indicates that 126,680 cubic yards of material were mined and sent off site
between November 2014 and November 2015. The November 2015 drawing indicates that the lowest
elevation of mining was to an elevation of 840. Once an area that is conducive to reclamation, and
won't interfere with mining operations;SKB will begin reclamation activities.
In 2016,SKB will continue to principally mine in the area designated as Phase 1 on the approved plans.
SKB is not requesting any other modifications to the conditions of its 2015 mining permit, and wishes to
just continue its operations for 2016 with a new permit issued by the City of Rosemount.