Mineral extraction operations, including washing, crushing or
other processing, are conditional uses and may be permitted in the
Agricultural District provided:
A.
Application. The application for the conditional use permit shall
include an adequate description of the operations; a list of equipment,
machinery and structures to be used; the source, quantity and disposition
of water to be used; a topographic map of the site showing existing
contours with minimum vertical topographic map of the site showing
existing contours with minimum vertical contour interval of five feet,
trees, proposed and existing access of roads, the depth of all existing
and proposed excavations; and a restoration plan.
B.
Restoration plan. The restoration plan provided by the applicant
shall contain proposed contours after filling, depth of the restored
topsoil, type of fill, planting or reforestation, restoration commencement,
and completion dates. The applicant shall furnish the necessary fees
to provide for the Village's inspection and administrative costs and
the necessary sureties, which will enable the Village to perform the
planned restoration of the site in the event of default by the applicant.
The amount of such sureties shall be based upon cost estimates prepared
by the Village Engineer and the form and type of such sureties shall
be approved by the Village Attorney.
C.
Permit conditions. The conditional use permit shall be in effect
for a period not to exceed two years and may be renewed upon application
for a period not to exceed two years. Modifications or additional
conditions may be imposed upon application for renewal.
D.
Village Board considerations. The Village Board shall particularly
consider the effect of the proposed operation upon existing streets,
neighboring development, proposed land use, drainage, water supply,
soil erosion, natural beauty, character and land value of the locality
and shall also consider the practicality of the proposed restoration
of the site.
