Commission approves short-term mining permit for County Road 169 project
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a short-term interim use permit for Northern Lines Contracting to mine 7.21 acres to support County Road 169 reconstruction, with six conditions including a $46,865 financial guarantee and restrictions on hauling outside the project limits. The approval goes to the County Board on July 14.
The commission approved an interim use permit for Northern Lines Contracting to extract material from a 7.21-acre site to support reconstruction of County Road 169. Staff said the request is limited to the road project and that wetlands are near but not within the proposed mining footprint.
"With 7 acres, that comes to $46,865 to ensure reclamation," Jennifer said when summarizing financial-assurance calculations. Staff recommended six conditions: an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2026; specified hours of operation; a financial guarantee; posting truck-hauling signs only if material is hauled outside the County Road 169 project limits; compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act; and adherence to section 7.17 performance standards of the County Zoning Ordinance.
Thomas Thielen of Northern Lines Contracting described measures to control dust (a converted scraper/water truck) and explained the plan for hauling material two ways and regrading as they excavate so pits would not remain open and exposed to water for long. Commissioners asked about neighbor concerns and driveway locations; staff reported one neighbor (Chuck Barth) emailed asking that the site be fully reclaimed after the project and for dust control. The commission voted to approve the permit with the six conditions and will forward the decision to the County Board on July 14.
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