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PROJECT LOCATION APN 390 - 130 -018, Mine ID# 91 -33 -0015, referred to as WYROC, is located south of the I- 15 freeway, East of Lake Street, adjacent to the southbound freeway on ramp. ANALYSIS WYROC is permitted as a gravel mine with an approved reclamation plan, RP 90 -3. With this item, the commission intended to allow Mr. Halloran an opportunity to share his plans to screen views of his project from Lake Street and 1 -15. For reference, the staff reports from the November and December meeting are included as attachment to this report. PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 1 of 9 WYROC February 5, 2013 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. Prepared By: Ken Seumalo, Director of Public Works Approved By: Richard MacHott Acting Planning Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. December 18th Planning Commission Report 3. November 20th Planning Commission Report PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 2 of 9 VICINITY MAP Mine ID # 91 -33 -0015 WYROC MATERIALS, INC APN# 390 - 130 -018 ATTACHMENT 1 MINE SITE JA5.NBON 1_1$NBOFF 1-15 SBOFF 1-15 SBON '`15— WALKER. A. NyD N N PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 3 of 9 ATTACHMENT 2 PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 4 of 9 CITY OF L TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: OWNER/ LS II`IOIZE DREAM EICTREMEn REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RICHARD MACHOTT ACTING PLANNING MANAGER DECEMBER 18, 2012 WYROC MINING OPERATION REVIEW CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE JEFF HALLORAN, WYROC PROJECT REQUEST This item is a continuation from the November 20, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting regarding the operation and condition of Mine ID # 91 -33 -0015; WYROC Materials Incorporated. This subject is to be reviewed for compliance with the project Conditions of Approval, Reclamation Plan 90 -3, and SMARA as discussed with the mine operator, Jeff Halloran. PROJECT LOCATION APN 390 - 130 -018, Mine ID# 91 -33 -0015, referred to as WYROC, is located south of the I- 15 freeway, East of Lake Street, adjacent to the southbound freeway on ramp. ANALYSIS WYROC is permitted as a gravel mine with an approved reclamation plan, RP 90 -3, which identifies open space as its end use. The mine is currently operating under an Interim Management Plan or IMP. Under the State Mining and Reclamation Act ( SMARA), when a mine reaches production levels less than 10% of its maximum production, the operation can apply for an Interim Management Plan (IMP). Under this IMP various activities are allowed. WYROC was first granted IMP status in 2005 and applied for a renewal in 2010. The current IMP expires on January 5, 2015 and a copy of the document is attached to this report. PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 5 of 9 WYROC December 18, 2012 Page 2 of 2 As reported at the Planning Commission meeting on November 20, 2012, WYROC's status is operating under an Interim Management Plan, it remains an active mine site with the right to mine is still intact. In this condition, WYROC remains under the guidelines of the State's Surface Mining and Reclamation Act ( SMARA). SMARA requires an annual inspection of the site, review of the conditions of approval and review of the financial mechanism that secures the reclamation plan. WYROC has undergone inspection for 2012 compliance and has been found to meet their SMARA requirements. Also at the November 20, 2012 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission inquired about the status of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements imposed on the project. After a significant research effort, Chairman Morsch found and provided staff with the CUP number, 92 -7. With this information, staff discovered that CUP 92 -7 covers an area of approximately 445 acres located on the north side of 1 -15. This area also encompassed Reclamation Plan number 92 -1 which has now expired. Although the CUP itself was not found, staff has included Planning Commission minutes from April 7, 1993 (Public Hearing Item No. 2) describing the terms and location of the surface mine 90 -1 and CUP 92 -7. In addition, Staff found a zone change, CUP and mining application dated July 15, 1992. It appears from these documents that CUP 92 -7 and mining RP 92 -1 are located on the north side of 1 -15 and do not apply to WYROC's site RP 90 -3 located south of 1 -15. RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. Prepared By: Ken Seumalo, Director of Public Works Approved By: Richard MacHott Acting Planning Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Planning Commission Conditions of Approval for RP 90 -3 ( WYROC) 3. WYROC, RP 90 -3 (Mining Permit No. 91 -33 -0015) Conditions of Approval 4. Public Hearing Minutes relating to Mine RP 92 -1 and CUP 92 -7 5. Mitigation and Monitoring Program for Mine RP 92 -1 6. Application Zone Change and CUP for Mining 92 -1 PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 6 of 9 ATTACHMENT 3 PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 7 of 9 CITY OF LADE LSIIYORE DREAM EXTREME. REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: WARREN MORELION ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2012 SUBJECT: WYROC MINING OPERATION REVIEW APPLICANT: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE OWNER/ JEFF HALLORAN, WYROC PROJECT REQUEST At the request of The Planning Commission, Staff is bringing forward current conditions at Mine ID # 91 -33 -0015; WYROC Materials Inc, to be reviewed for compliance with the project Conditions of Approval, Reclamation Plan 90 -3, and SMARA. PROJECT LOCATION APN 390 - 130 -018, Mine ID# 91 -33 -0015, referred to as Wyroc, is located south of the 1 -15 freeway, East of Lake Street, adjacent to the southbound freeway on ramp. ANALYSIS WYROC is permitted as a gravel mine with an approved reclamation plan, RP 90 -3, identifying open space as its end use. Under the State Mining and Reclamation Act ( SMARA), when a mine reaches production levels less than 10% of its maximum production, the operation can applyforan Interim Management Plan (IMP). Underthis IMP various activities are allowed. In the case of WYROC, a Conditional Use Permit was issued to allow for material recycling on site. WYROC has been operating under the IMP for the past six years with two years remaining on its current application. As an active mine site, meaning the right to mine is still intact, WYROC falls under the guidelines of SMARA which requires an annual inspection of the site, review of the PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 8 of 9 WYROC November 20, 2012 Page 2 of 2 conditions of approval and review of the financial mechanism that secures the reclamation plan. WYROC has undergone inspection for 2012 compliance and has been found to meet their SMARA requirements. RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. Prepared By: Ken Seumalo, Director of Public Works Approved By: Richard MacHott Acting Community Development Director Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Planning Commission Conditions of Approval PC February 5, 2013 Item No. 3 Page 9 of 9