To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Russ Quarry CUP/SMP Mining Reapproval
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 313-132-001
Record No.: PLN-2025-19390
Maple Creek area
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a surface mining operation known as the Russ Quarry for the extraction of gravel from the quarry for use on County roads, for emergency and maintenance activities in the region. The proposed extraction is a total of 30,000 cubic yards over the life of the permit, 15 years, consisting of extractions of up to 25,000 cubic yards at a time as frequently as once every 3-7 years. This is a re-approval of CUP-10-03/SMP-10-03/RP10-03 that has expired. The project is for consideration of the re-approval of a Conditional Use Surface Mining Permit, the re-approval of the Reclamation Plan and a review of financial assurances for an existing quarry with a 15-year permit term to expire November 24, 2040.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Negative Declaration (ND) previously adopted for the Russ Quarry reapproval pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and that no further environmental review is required; and
b. Makes all of the required findings for approving the Conditional Use/Surface Mining Permits and Reclamation Plan PLN-2025-19390, based on the substantial evidence submitted; and
c. Approves the Conditional Use/Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan.
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Maple Creek area, on both sides of Snow Camp Road, approximately 7.5 miles southeast of the town of Korbel, on the property known as 10251 Snow Camp Road.
Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Agriculture General (AG) and Timber (T) Slope Stability: E Moderate Instability (2) and High Instability (3...
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