20.30.06 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW PROCEDURE

1. Sketch Plan Meeting. 1. The Operator or Owner or their representative shall meet with the Planning Commission to review the sketch plan for the Excavation site. The sketch plans shall be submitted in five copies two weeks in advance of the meeting and shall consist of the following information requested in Section 20.30.05 (1) and (2), plus the following: 1. A sketch of the existing site contours, drainage and unusual geologic conditions; 2. Anticipated amount of material to be removed; 3. Type and kinds of machinery and equipment to be employed; 4. Water to be used in the operation, source and disposal; 5. Sketch of the site contours after Excavation is complete to include location of natural drainage channels, vegetation and roadways. 2. Within a period of not more than thirty days following receipt of the preapplication, the Planning Commission shall distribute copies of the sketch plan and accompanying maps and statements to other interested county, city and state agencies as determined by the Planning Commission and shall ask for comments and recommendations. When the site for which the application is being made poses significant impact because of its size or location, the Planning Commission may call for a public hearing through proper notice as prescribed by law. 3. Within sixty days of receipt by the Planning Commission the sketch plan shall be formally considered through a regularly scheduled or specially scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission with the excavator or Owner. Following consideration of the Excavation proposal, the Planning Commission shall notify the Operator or Owner of their findings and make a recommendation to the Town Council for approval, approval with certain conditions, or disapproval. 2. Review of Final Plans. a. If the sketch plan is approved, the Operator or Owner shall then provide the information required by the forms provided by the Planning Commission and also submit maps, drawings and plans required by this chapter in five copies. Within thirty days following receipt of the final application, the Planning Commission shall distribute copies of the final application and accompanying plans and statements to other interested county, city and state agencies as determined by the Planning Commission and shall ask for comments and recommendations. b. Within a period of not more than sixty days of receipt of the final application, the Planning Commission shall call for a public hearing through proper notice as prescribed by law to consider said final application. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall review the application and shall make written recommendations to the Town Council who shall have final approval or disapproval of the application.