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and permits associated with this operation. • Town Action: On March 30, 2016, the town of Mazomanie Board approved CUP#2338 as proposed, including the 26 conditions. Those conditions are reflected in the list of recommended conditions found at the end of this report. DANE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS Overview: This petition is for continuation and expansion of an existing mineral extraction operation. This request is for a CUP area covering 59.8 acres for a period of 15 years. The applicant included a list of 26 conditions as part of the proposal. These were based on conditions from the previous permit (CUP 1721), updated to meet current conditions and town feedback. Surrounding Area Characteristics: The surrounding area is a mixture of agricultural and scattered residential uses. Reclamation Plan: A reclamation plan and reclamation permit (part of reclamation permit#121) already exist for this operation. This permit is based upon a reclamation plan that identifies agriculture as it's future land use. Although the reclamation plan will be updated, the planned end land use continues to be agriculture. Town of Mazomanie Comprehensive Plan: Planned Land Use Map: The subject property is in the "Upper Agricultural Terrace" area in the Agricultural Preservation land use district. The plan describes this district as follows: "This area is the broad, level to gently rolling upper plain of the Wisconsin River, characterized by good to prime farmland and active farming, including dairying and farmsteads. This area surrounds the Village of Mazomanie and has several residential subdivisions. Planning issues include future expansion of the Village and potential development along USH 14". The town comprehensive plan also includes language about mineral extraction as part of the Economic Development element of the Plan, as follows: There are limited areas in the Town used for nonmetallic mineral extraction (e.g., gravel pits, sand quarries). The Town will likely receive requests for new or expanded extraction sites over the planning period. Such uses are appropriate in the Agricultural Preservation Areas shown on Map 6 provided that they are properly sited and reclaimed per state and county rules. Extraction activities are not generally compatible with residential uses and should be directed away from clusters of home sites or planned residential areas. Nonmetallic mineral extraction activities are prohibited in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway areas as shown on Map 6. This Plan advocates the following requirements when the Town and County consider applications for conditional use permits or rezonings for non-metallic mineral extraction sites: •The petitioner shall submit directly to the Town copies of all project descriptions, site/operations plans, and reclamation plans required by the County Planning and Development Department. •The Town shall provide for full public review of the proposal. When reviewing these types of applications, the Town will require the same restrictions as required by Dane County. In addition to County regulations, the Town may recommend other restrictions or requirements if deemed appropriate for the site or situation. Compliance with County Ordinances: Mineral extraction operations must meet requirements found in Chapters 10, 14 and 74 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances. The applicant submitted all of the required information as described in 10.191(2). The applicant has submitted an erosion control plan/storm water management plan as required by Chapter 14 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances (DCCO), and a reclamation plan as required by Chapter 74. Chapter 10 provides six standards for granting a CUP in Section 10.255(2)(h), as follows: 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare. CUP2333 2