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Item No . 4 PC : 1-17-85 EP-81-9 Page 2 The only difference will be that each phase will be based on a permit life of fifteen years instead of five years . Under Condition #3 , operating-hour restrictions were based on a 1320 ' setback from the west property line . The 1320 ' setback line was established to minimize potential noise , dust , and visual impacts on the residence located just west of the exca- vation site . The applicant is requesting that the setback line be redefined as a 1320 ' radial line setback from the west prop- erty line . The applicant requests that Condition #4 be modified to allow the erection of processing equipment east of the 1320 ' setback line. Condition #23 requires a vegatative screen along the west pro- perty line. The applicant requests that this condition be eliminated. One other change proposed is that excavation be permitted to the depth of the hardpan. Under the existing permit , excava- tion may not go below an elevation of +270 ' mean sea level . The site plan submitted as part of the modification proposal identifies the typical hardpan elevation with a +280 ' elevation. The proposed modifications, except for Condition #23 , appear to be reasonable . Material to be excavated and sold will be limited to sand and gravel . Topsoil is to be replaced, and final grades are to slope less than five percent . The site will be suitable for agricultural uses upon completion of the project . All permit conditions not modified will remain in force . A Negative Declaration has been prepared for the application. FINDINGS A. The proposal is for the removal of scarce mineral resources and not for the removal of prime farmland: The only resource approved for excavation is sand and/or gravel . B. The excavation will not have a detrimental effect on any surrounding agricultural land: The excavation will enhance the agricultural suitability of the site and will not have an adverse effect on surrounding pasture lands.