4. Interim Use Permit Review Criteria

Planning Commission Meeting · 2026-07-21 · agenda_item

Clay County is reviewing an application for an Interim Use Permit for an extractive operation. The proposed project involves using heavy equipment, a crusher and screen plant, fuel storage, and excavation into water on a 39.5-acre site. The operation is planned to run for 10 years, with proposed hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Access would use an existing mine route to CSAH 27 (200th St. N). The review is currently under consideration by the Planning Commission. If approved, the project would involve site preparation, excavation, installation of fuel storage, and ongoing operations including crushing and screening. Post-operation, reclamation of the land is planned, including the creation of a pond and return of remaining land to agricultural use. This project could create opportunities for contractors involved in site clearing and grading, concrete and masonry for foundations, heavy equipment operation, utility work for stormwater management, and potentially road maintenance suppliers. Engaging early could provide an advantage before final site plans, bids, and permits are established.

site acreage

39.5 acres

permit term

10 years