The applicant has proposed to expand an existing, non-conforming gravel pit in operation at the project site since approximately 1978.  The permit request will expand the gravel operation beyond its current lateral extent onto an adjacent parcel to the west, but will not result in additional vertical extraction.  The mine footprint will increase from approximately 8 acres to a total of 18.13 acres.  Reclamation will occur concurrently in phased segments in accordance with a DNR-approved reclamation plan.