HomeMy WebLinkAbout3230 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. Z
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR
A GRAVEL MINE
WHEREAS, Rocky Hills Management, submitted an application for the
operation of a gravel mine on Farm Unit# 84 (Tax Parcel 126-160-010); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 18,
2010 to review the proposed gravel mine; and,
WHEREAS, following deliberations on March 18, 2010 the Planning
Commission recommended approval of a Special Permit for the gravel mine with certain
conditions; NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
1. That a Special Permit is hereby granted to Rocky Hills Management, LP for the
location of a gravel mine in an R-T (Residential Transition) District under Master
File#SP 10-001 with the following conditions:
a) The special permit shall apply to Farm Unit# 84;
b) The scope of the approved activities includes sand/gravel extraction, storage of
gravel and storage of equipment utilized in the extraction process;
c) The applicant shall obtain and maintain all necessary governmental permits for
the operations permitted by this special permit;
d) The gravel mining operation must follow best management practices. Best
management practices may include,but are not limited to:
• Using water or chemical dust suppressant on particulate matter (PM)
containing surfaces (i.e. haul roads, staging areas, transfer areas and
parking areas) and/or materials prior to and during activities that may
release PM into the air. Re-application may be required periodically to
maintain effectiveness;
• Managing activity during high winds, if the winds are likely to cause
the release of PM into the air;
• Using covered chutes and covered containers when handling,
transferring, and/or storing PM containing materials;
• Minimizing the freefall distance, i.e. drop height, of PM containing
materials at transfer points such as the end of conveyors, front-end
loader buckets, etc.;
• Managing vehicle loads with potential of release of PM with
appropriate covers or freeboard consistent with applicable laws;
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• Minimizing exposed areas of PM containing materials such as storage
piles, graded surfaces, etc, and/or using tarps or chemical dust
suppressants to minimize releases to the air;
• Limiting vehicle speed to less than 15 miles per hour on unpaved
surfaces;
• Consolidating storage piles whenever possible;
• Managing stockpile loader and haul truck travel to control release of
PM;
• Prevent the deposition of particulate matter (PM) onto paved public
roadways;
e} This special permit shall expire on January 1, 2025.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 5th day of April, 2010
Matt Watkins, Mayor
A TEST: APPR AS TO FORM:
Debra . Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney