RES-2001-037 Resolution to Approve for Special Use Permit, Class A for Planned Development of American Stone Company and Orange Water and Sewer Authority

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,IF Tracts 1, 2, 4 and 6 and part of the existing right of way of SR 1104 as described in the 67 Plat entitled "Orange County Conservation Easement OWASA Water Storage Quarry Properties" prepared by Freehold Land Surveys, Inc. dated August 28, 2001 and revised September 20, 2001, which plat is recorded at Plat Book _, Page _, Orange County Registry. 1. In addition to the two existing observation water wells shown on the site plan, American Stone shall construct a third observation water well on TM 7.112..31A to monitor the effect of the quarrying operation on the local water table. The minimum depth of the observation wells will be at least 25 feet below the lowest level of the pit. Mean sea level elevation shall be determined at the wells, and water levels shall be measured weekly in relation to mean sea level. The results of the measurements shall be sent annually to the Planning Department by the last day of February each year. OWASA will analyze the quality of the water from the well on TM 7.112..31A upon the request of any adjacent property owner. 2. Applicants shall not use the access easement to SR 1103 (Jo -Mac Road) described in the deed to the TM 6.28..8A for removal of overburden or access for trucks to the extraction site. 3. No extraction shall take place within 300' of a residence or public land. If a residence is built within 300' of the extraction site, a fence shall be constructed on that edge of the site by American Stone Company or OWASA. 4. Stockpiles and overburden piles shall be at least 200' from all streams on the site, except where protected by approved catch basins. This shall not apply to stabilized, seeded berms or berms under construction. The maximum height of the stockpiles referenced on site plan drawing #2 shall not exceed forty (40) feet maximum. 5. The hours of operation of the pit and processing plant will not exceed the time from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. 6. The stream bed and banks of the channeled portions of Phil's Creek and the areas around the settling ponds shall be stabilized. The applicant shall have a continuing program of fertilization and maintenance on areas adjacent to the streambed of Phil's Creek and around the settling pond. 7. Applicants shall maintain a 50 -foot buffer between the excavation pit and Phil's Creek. The 50 -foot buffer shall remain in a natural state to be maintained by American Stone Company. 8. A water wagon shall be operated at the site as needed to keep dust leaving the site to a minimum. 9. One year prior to the end of the extraction process, American Stone Company shall notify Orange County in writing of its intention to cease mining. The County shall tour the site to determine what areas that need further preparation for the closing of the site. Of particular concern on this inspection will be: (i) That the settling ponds are fully stabilized and the spillway is in good condition. Isg: orangecounty \SpecialUsePemiitRes6lution #2 (geg revisions 4- 10 -01)