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07-10-2007 Meeting CITY OF SCANDIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 10, 2007 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Public Hearings (None) 5. General Business a) Appointment of Building/Code Enforcement Official b) Budget Amendments Relating to Building Inspection Services and Computer Network c) Approve Seven (7) Utility Permits for Frontier Communications 6. Recommendations from the Planning Commission a) Mining Ordinance(Ordinance No. 113) b) Concept Plan for Major Subdivision to be known as "Old Marine Estates", 11980 Lakamaga Trail (John T. & Sandra M. Swanson) c) Definition of Building Height—Discussion d) Architecture of Churches—Discussion 7. Adjournment Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Appoint Steve Thorp to the full-time Building/ Code Enforcement Official position starting on July 30, 2007 at the salary of$63,900 per year, and approve annual leave accrual at the rate of 9 hours per pay period. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Thirteen applications were received for the position. Six applicants were interviewed by the Human Resources Committee(Councilmembers Peterson and Crum and Administrator Hurlburt.) • The position has been offered to Steve Thorp contingent on the Council's approval, and upon satisfactory completion of a drug and alcohol screening, physical, and driver's license and criminal history checks. • Steve's previous employment includes his current position as a Building Inspector for the City of Blaine. He previously served the cities of Brooklyn Park, Cambridge, Shakopee and St. Peter. He also provides services for the City of Harris (where he lives) on a part-time basis. Steve is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and of the BIT program of North Hennepin Community College. • Steve's work schedule will generally be 40 hours per week, but will vary to meet the needs for building inspection services and the other aspects of the job. • The Human Resources Committee is recommending that Steve accrue annual leave at a higher rate than typically would be earned by an entry level employee, starting at the step for 10 years of service. The City's policy allows this with Council approval to serve a public purpose,which in this case is to hire a highly qualified employee with a significant amount of municipal experience. Recommendation: I recommend that the Council make the appointment. Attachments/ • Position Description Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (building official appointment) Page 1 of 1 07/02/07 Approved by City Council, March 20, 2007 City of Scandia, Minnesota POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL STATUS: Full-time (40-hours/ week) regular position Normal working hours per personnel policy FLSA Exempt REPORTS TO: City Administrator City Council PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Administer and enforce codes and regulations relating to building construction, remodeling, zoning, subdivision, land development and property maintenance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Serve as the Building Official as defined by the Minnesota state building codes, including but not limited to reviewing and approving building construction plans, Issuing permits, conducting inspections, issuing correction and stop work orders, issuing certificates of occupancy, maintaining records, and recommending fee schedules. 2. Serve as the primary contact for the public regarding the Building Code and local codes and ordinances, including providing advice to applicants on approval processes and permitting requirements, and receiving and reviewing application materials. 3. Explain, interpret and provide guidance on all applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, residents and others as necessary. 4. Coordinate application review and permit issuance with other governmental agencies (state, county, watersheds, and adjacent municipalities), city staff and consultants. 5. Provide technical advice and recommendations to staff, advisory bodies and the City Council as requested. 6. Monitor construction sites and developments for compliance with erosion control measures, tree preservation, conservation easements, architectural controls and other performance standards, as applicable. 7. Monitor conditions of approval, development agreements and financial guarantees for all zoning permits, subdivisions and mining permits. 8. Receive, investigate and document complaints regarding property maintenance, construction and other land-use activities. Page 1 of 3 Printed 7/2/2007 9. Coordinate enforcement actions with city staff (administrator, attorney, engineer, police department) and other agencies. Testify in criminal and civil matters as needed. 10.Prepare reports regarding permitting, inspection and enforcement functions. 11.Develop and maintain application forms, checklists and other materials to inform the public about code requirements and procedures. 12.Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Thorough knowledge of building, plumbing, accessibility, mechanical and general construction codes. 2. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws. 3. Considerable knowledge of building design, construction and contracting practices, including carpentry, concrete and cement and plumbing; knowledge of zoning and subdivision regulations, inspection methods and enforcement. 4. Ability to develop and maintain an accurate understanding of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations and other city codes. 5. Skill in evaluating the quality and value of construction and remodeling projects. 6. Mathematical skills as applied to building construction principles. 7. Skill in handling customer complaints and general information requests regarding codes through phone and/or personal contacts. 8. Basic skill level with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet software. Ability to learn and use other software as required. 9. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of City personnel and the general public. 10.Ability to occasionally attend meetings or perform inspection activities on weekday evenings and/or weekends. 11.Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information. 12.Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and effectively utilize time. 13.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: 1. Ensures that all permits issued meet requirements of state and local codes and ordinances. 2. Permits are issued and inspections are performed in a timely manner. 3. Requirements of state laws and local ordinances and policies are met. 4. Records are accurate, current and efficiently maintained with information readily available, and reported in a timely manner. 5. Preparation of required and requested materials and reports is timely, thorough, and complete. 6. Public contacts are courteous and businesslike and the information provided is accurate and timely. Page 2 of 3 Printed 7/2/2007 7. Develops a positive relationship with residents, contractors and others. 8. Performs assigned tasks with minimum direct supervision. 9. Keeps supervisor informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her responsibilities effectively. 10. Expenditures are within budgetary limits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Completion of formal recognized course work in building inspection technology and administration or equivalent. 2. Certification as a Building Official by State of Minnesota is required. 3. Certification as Building Inspector and Plans Examiner by I.C.C. or equivalent credentials is desirable. 4. Must be capable of safely performing physical actions necessary to conduct inspections at, above or below ground level of construction sites. 5. Four years of responsible experience in construction inspection, preferably in a municipal government setting, or equivalent education and training. 6. Valid Minnesota Class "D" driver's license. SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: 1. Some direction may be provided to office support personnel. Page 3 of 3 Printed 7/2/2007 Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: 5-, (J, ) City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209`h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve budget amendments related to building inspection services including $37,700 for various items (such as salary and benefits), plus $3,723.45 for a new computer and improvements to the city office network, for a total of$42,423.45 for the remainder of 2007. Consider whether or not to add wireless internet capability as part of the computer system improvements, at the additional cost of$187.00. Deadline/ Timeline: Staff would like to proceed with the computer purchase as soon as possible to improve the network, and be ready for the new employee starting at the end of July. Background: • With the hiring of the Building/Code Enforcement Official, the City will begin directly providing services that have previously been contracted out. Bringing this position in-house is expected to cost less overall than continued contracting,based on the last several years' revenues and expenditures, and provide better and increased services to the city and its residents. • It will be necessary to spend funds on certain start-up and on-going, costs to provide support for the new employee. The 2007 budget, prepared about one year ago, assumed continued contracting of these services. Therefore, the Council should approve amendments to the 2007 to authorize the necessary expenditures. • The following are the estimated expenditures for the rest of 2007, totaling $37,700 for various items (not including computer equipment & software): -- Salary and Benefits: $32,100 -- Mileage: $3,000 -- Code books and reference materials: $1,300 -- Cell phone: $300 -- Miscellaneous (small tools, safety/ office equipment): $200 -- Printing(business cards, forms) $300 -- Office furniture: $500 • It is expected that much of these costs will be offset by reductions in payments to the contract inspector in 2007. In 2008, instead of paying mileage, we will likely propose buying or leasing a vehicle. Page 1 of 2 07/03/07 Because the inspector will spend considerable time in the field doing inspections and monitoring developments, it will probably be more economical in the long run. • In addition to these expenditures, it will be necessary to purchase and install another computer to be added to the small network in the city office. Staff has been working with a consultant (Mike Chalgren, who installed our latest computer) to review needs for the computer network. While we are now able to back-up our shared files, we still need to improve back-ups of each computer and add the capability to test back-ups and take them off site. It makes sense to add some of this equipment and software at the same time we add another computer to the network. The total cost of $3,723.45 would include: -- New Dell PC, software, monitor& UPS: $1,477.25 -- Server, XP Pro: $1,290.85 -- Add new computer to network: $69.23 -- Computer recovery/backup, software & labor(4): $766.69 -- UPS for server: $119.43 • In addition to these items, our consultant has quoted a price for installing a wireless router. This would allow users of the Community Center to access our high-speed interne connection. This has been requested several times (such as for making a computerized presentation) and would be a nice service to offer the public. Such connections are now very commonly offered in public buildings such as city halls and libraries. The costs would be fairly minimal ($187.00) if installed at the same time as the rest of the equipment. Recommendation: I recommend that the Council discuss the proposed budget amendments Attachments/ • New computer quote(Dell) Materials provided: • Computer work proposal for server, installation, back-up (Mike Chalgren) Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (building official budget) Page 2 of 2 07/03/07 The Dell Online Store: Build Your System - State and Local Government Page 1 of 2 D LLB Print this page Closi Dell recommends Windows Vista TM" Business. 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Battery Recall I About Dell I Conditions of Sale&Site Terms I Unresolved Issues I NEW Privacy Policy I Contact Us I Site Map I 1 of Feedback sn CFG1 http://premierconfigure.us.dell.com/dellstore/print_summary_details popup.aspx?-1t=print... 7/3/2007 Mike Chalgren 21970 Oldfield Ave N Cityof Scandia Scandia MN 55073 651-433-2364 Computer Work Proposal Server Proposal: This proposal is for a Dell Power Edge SC440 with the following: Item Part Cost Server XP Total Total Cost Cost • Dell Power Edge SC440 Server Computer $730.59 $730.59 $730.59 • Sales tax on 20% $146.12* $146.12* • 250 MB Seagate SATA drive for redundant (mirrored) system (Dell wants $149) $66.99 $80.39* $80.39* • Small Business Server 2003 (Dell wants $434.98 $521.98* $799) • Windows XP Pro (10 connections) $144.98 $173.98* • DVD R/W 18x drive(Dell wants $87) $37.99 $45.58* $45.58* • Labor to configure system install drive) 1 hour $40.00* $40.00* • Labor to install Windows XP 1 hour $40.00* • MN state sales tax (* items) 6.5% $54.21 $34.19 Total $1618.87 $1290.85 — OP. — Add/Wire Computer in back room into network Wire/ connect computer in back room to router in utility closet. I purpose this is kept simple with connector directly on end of the cable and not wall mounted. The cable will be routed neatly. Item Part Cost Total Cost • Wire and Connectors $25.00* • Labor to install cable/connectors. 1 hour $40.00* • MN state sales tax (* items) 6.5% $4.23 Total $69.23 Computer Recovery Backup: Purchase and incorporate Norton Ghost full computer backup on all or select computers. A full backup allows the computer to be restored if a hard drive fails or gets corrupted due to a computer virus, malfunctioning program, hacker or simply a user mistake. The backup also allows any user data (`My Documents') on the computer hard drive to be recovered even if the computer is unusable. A new computer would require the Mike Chalgren 21970 Oldfield Ave N Scandia MN 55073 City of Scandia 651-433-2364 Computer Work Proposal programs to be reloaded unless it is identical (unlikely—but points out the reason many companies upgrade entire sections of the company with the same computers.) This external hard drive backup should be stored off-site to allow for basic disaster recovery. This involves purchasing a copy of the Norton Ghost program for each computer and creating a computer disk image on to the server. The images can be put on the USB drive for off-site storage. Labor: 1. Install and configuring of Norton Ghost on each computer. 2. Create Ghost image of each PC on to the server. 3. Test ghost image/restore. This involves performing a complete restore to a spare hard drive I have installed into the computer or for data security you could purchase another hard drive cost about $100. Item Quantity Part Cost Total Cost • Norton Ghost program per computer. 4 $74.98 $359.90* • Labor per PC (install, Ghost image, test) 4 2 hours each $360.00* • MN state sales tax (* items) 6.5% $46.79 Total $766.69 UPS for Server (if you get a laptop and free up the current UPS.) Item Part Cost Total Cost • Belkin 400 Watts (750 VA) UPS $93.45 $112.14* • MN state sales tax (* items) 6.5% $7.29 Total $119.43 Add Wireless Router and configure. Install / connect Linksys WRT54GL wireless router in utility closet. We may need a power strip for additional power. With User Agreement includes a Item Part Cost Total Cost With User Router Agreement • Linksys WRT54GL wireless router $62.99 $75.59* $75.59* • Labor to install/configure 0.625 hr $25.00* $25.00* • Labor to add agreement 2 hours $75.00* • MN state sales tax (* items) 6.5% $6.54 $11.41 Total $107.13 $187.00 Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: 51 ' clj City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Seven (7) Utility Permits for Frontier Communications for underground telephone service: • 10186 230th St. • Hay Lake School to 13877 195th St. • 19553 Parkview Lane • 17989 Norell Avenue • 412' West of Intersection of 209th St. and State Highway 95 • Mallard Ave. to 12100 228th St. • Quinnell Ave. and 205th St. Intersection Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Ordinance#39, as amended by ordinance#42, requires utility companies to secure a permit from the City prior to installation of utilities in public rights-of-way. • City Engineer Tom Peterson has reviewed the applications and has recommended approval. • Permit fees have been paid. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council approve the permits. Attachments/ • Permit applications Materials provided: Contact(s): Frontier Communications 651 257-3151 Tom Peterson, Bonestroo 651 604-4868 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (utility permits frontier) Page 1 of 1 06/27/07 UTILITY PERMIT APPLICATION 2.4z 9 /046 Z 3oia si CITY OF SCANDIA 14727 209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073 651/433-2274 Facsimile Machine 651/433-5112 Application is hereby made for permission to place, construct and thereafter maintain the following: FEE: $50.00 Project Address(if known) /o /8 2.30 7H 5-r Legal Description(attach if necessary) Property ID Number Type of Utility-General Description 8u-,e') 76.1- <<o/-/ LC 5E��/c C f4-oN°C1& CoMM4N/C A"7/an-S /05-5L Lege/t7M G,) CN/346o C/71 ,4J r517/3 Contractor Name Address City State Zip Phone wA►GN7 S GE/✓dA,►t 2992 cR/N/Lc/1 Li L'/,ttac.) /hn) ' 573S Z18.3723329 C.o,i14k A C9/ ' E2 Describe Work and Submit Two(2) Copies of all Plans: Bode Z307/' S1 7.0 / 9c( /3a/t/6's? 7(L C� Start date: Completion date: 16107/0'7 3//07 I hereby certify that I have read and will comply with all of requirements of the Scandia Development Code that apply to the activity for which I am seeking permit approval. The granting of this permit in no way permits acts which may be prohibited by other governmental agencies. fit /L CO"san//CA>/rw/S Signature of Applicant Date L FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fcc Paid: P AI D JUN ,2 0 .2007 CITY OF cCA h IA Approved by: /ii /1t/� Date: `LZ/ 0 7 BURIED DROP DATA SHEET Faxed to Contractor Supervisor- Ron Winebarger(651)257-1100 General information: To be completed By Originator Dab Customers Telephone B Customer Name ExchNName N/4 NCB L18z5 ScND Street 0 Street Name City Appointment/Arrangements l o l 6 2.3o7N SC4A.10/,� New Drop Rebury Replace Aerial Temp Drop Placed Need Easement Permit Required X Y_N —Y K N —Y x N Y X N —Y X N -Y N Bore Bore Footage Bore Type X Y _N 'to Drwy XTownroad —Hwy Sidewalk Estimated Length Lead/ Term i SONDORNTT Pair Tagged at Term 300 L- E z 9 Technician Name: Technician Telephone Number: PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Nearest Intersecting Road Name: J u c CO 744 c Distance and Direction from Nearest Intersecting Road: Yo (Sr Street Names: County: A5N NG-1'0'2 Circle One: Village Township Unincorporated Township: 51-A) Range: Z I w Section: / 2 city: S cA.✓n�� Known Utilities: Buried Power: 7-Y —N Cable TV: 7'/ Y N Natural Gas: V Y N Other: Y N Specify: — — Location Sketch Drawing N L.,' lolg� 1 70 mAvn IN6 lit 13o771 7a•c•v , L•E 296 J TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR/BURIER Data a Time Received Estimated Bury Date Dais Buried Placing Time Quantity Actual Footage Bore Footage Placed By Cutover Comp Cutover By Drop/Cutover Not Placed or Completed State Why Y N UTILITY PERMIT 2,s Z q APPLICATION 1387'7 I 9 5 171 c-f CITY OF SCANDIA 14727 209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073 651/433-2274 Facsimile Machine 651/433-5112 Application is hereby made for permission to place, construct and thereafter maintain the following: FEE: $50.00 Project Address(if known) PA I 'AK( 5c(sovc To i 3,77 Iq 5->r S> Legal Description(attach if necessary) Property ID Number Type of Utility-General Description /.CcNy/Ct cv,,,i'+,N,1417,,#"5 $u/l.iel) 7etC,,,on1c( feet v" c e c✓,,zc /05.66 L/g(,t7y Le) c tit 5A6o ct1y /r„J Sfa/f Contractor Name Address City State Zip Phone caAt or,1 GeNLA..' 299t (/awecrl fi Ws4.Q ) /C.vf t M.J 5571s 2,if-37t-33'2q c om i.tA c 7/nl 6 Describe Work and Submit Two(2) Copies of all Plans: !Not./ 30 /7E41/./ 4f.oe/6 /9 311' L 3 ' of fC' 8o,'( (o4a 47 '181' 0,f,>i! Start date: Completion date: 0 5- a7- 0i /Z-31-u I hereby certify that 1 have read and will comply with all of requirements of the Scandia Development Code that apply to the activity for which I am seeking permit approval. The granting of this permit in no way permits acts which may be prohibited by other governmental agencies. -a 4cr-----/' 9 L5.07 rituvf/!et. C✓Mell ,./•<OI,PA" PA"'1GSi-2S7•j/r/ Signature of Applicant Date `4X Gfi- ZS7-3.397 PAID FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fee Paid: JUN.2 02001 CITY OF SCANDIA Approved by: Date:��2..1��0 7 BURIED DROP DATA SHEET Faxed to Contractor Su ervtaor-Ron Wlnebarreri851)257-1100 General Information: To be completedBr Originator — Weis customer*T • Customer Name i -36--0 7 Street• Nam37-fiehge s C/1�,� I 3. 2719 � h s t AWoRrrlmerM,ArTMngar, ,a N. sCG,2J'C( N/f.._ ry rlal Temp Drop Placed Need nit hnntt Required--YNets l N Y --N —Y �N —Y XN Y YN Y som son footage sore Type N / rDrwy —Townroed Sidewalk /5 Estimated Length / Lead IITerm• IO•RDOI /TT Pair Tagged Tenn -,1 D oe- / , Y LN Technician Name: ��1/ Technician Telephone Number: PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Nearest irl.rsecang Reed None: 0/cl j1/4 i he jm I Distance and Diricton from Nearest Intersecting Road: Street Names: County: 1/I/Gt.t h In 4 o n chafe one: Township: , 2 CJ c ViewUnRnoeryortot.d s.atkm: — city; Known tRIMIns: Buried Power, Y N Cable TV: N Natural Gip: Y N Other Y N Specify: Location Sketch Drawing Yo ilts, Csf R5T7HA 4 0°4. 14 ` -1s 14/0 z3 LI fLW°L 4 got• �C [-339qs v, �`���- fiti Ploy' 1 1 S� fed S'zL i r �te g77 3d s /3 TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTORMUNIER Deo a Tlrn.Received E.Wnal.d Bury Deb Deb'tided Pleckp Tlrne guentl4' Actual Poole., Sore FooUp Placed Sy Cutov.,Carp Cutover Sy D►oplCutov.r Not Placed ar Completed am , Y � N Why I 39Cd fl7 HTCTNHn UTILITY PERMIT APPLICATION z/ azy /9SS3 /A.kv,E.,) tnl CITY OF SCANDIA 14727 209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073 651/433-2274 Facsimile Machine 651/433-5112 Application is hereby made for permission to place, construct and thereafter maintain the following: FEE: $50.00 Project Address(if known) l `T 55 3 74e2Kv1 a�-) cAi✓c^ Legal Description(attach if necessary) Property ID Number Type of Utility-General Description (A o&-f'dR Com..+N.v,tA7ieA' 5 5,4 , 5E4vic( 42E to SB c, c t BE.g.'Y L,- 641/546c C/IT "+-,.✓ 5.5o/3 Contractor Name Address City State Zip Phone id Ni1 G zip'- 372- 332y Ce•etSe+A 29gt eaw,eel+ s� t✓ecteW Ai eN✓ Sl7�r COA)14At7/w/L Describe Work and Submit Two(2) Copies of all Plans: Qo4 J PAAKvie") ceJ A 1 y8 Of,'"? 'cow 5E4✓'cC ,,,/ ee2C ry r/o"'a` Start date: Completion date: OS•o'7 •o1 IL-3 1- 01 I hereby certify that I have read and will comply with all of requirements of the Scandia Development Code that apply to the activity for which 1 am seeking permit approval. The granting of this permit in no way permits acts which may be prohibited by other governmental agencies. F.ceN-relic ,0„.., ,,e„, t -7.en/5 Gs/- 257. 3/ r/ 1 Signature of Applicant Date fA.( 451 . L S, - 3 3 c) -, FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fee Paid: PAID JUN 2 0 2007 CITY OF CA DIA Approved by: 7 Date: V Z2/0 BURIED DROP DATA SHEET Faxed to Contractor Supervisor - Ron Winebarger(651) 257-1100 ./, '-// General Information: To be completed By Originator Date Customers Telephone# Customer Name Exch#/Name - l0 /i/ /0 6 7 SiF r _cc.a &Id , / GStreet# Street Name City AppointmenVArrangements l l 5 3 Pa ✓e i1/ f cL //11 Sc_a 1 d / Gt, New Drop Rebury Replace Aerial Temp Drop Placed Need Easement Permit Required X Y N kY N _Y c-N _Y X N _Y kN XY -N Bore Bore Footage Bore Type X Y N Drwy X Townroad Hwy Sidewalk 30 Estimated Length Lead# Term I SO#/DOR#rrT Pair Tagged at Term �Oo 3 / ifN n 1 t Y k Technician Name: act '--, Technician Telephone Number:P 6/vZ- i(cr //J-.2 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Nearest Intersecting Road Name: / 5'1 " S F Distance and Direction//�� from Nearest Intersecting Road: 4- ,.,,, ; /r Street Names: /"�a v X L+i /4_,., r County: L.J4 )4I'4 1-'"-I Circle One: City Village Township Unincorporated Township: 3 ) Range: . . 0 Section: 7 City: Sc ` -d, Known Utilities: Buried Power: Y _N Cable TV: Y N Natural Gas: Y _N Other: Y N Specify: /� Location Sketch Drawing k/ .� /�o Nec- Ac/a a -, d Y/ 6�c-,� C.) f CN VO, I- 4jr th riy diI'l v r w 4,7 , d l 'L Alf-- /3,,i, a /c%-,y c ro cy ., e s- . 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The granting of this permit in no way permits acts which may be prohibited by other govemmental age n ies. 9sccking permit gnatureofApplicant Date F,-O,./7/e co.., ',vs 'S f Si ,•zS7--r/5^�w / �/! Ti 657.•zr7• 3397 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fee Paid: PAID JUN 2 01001 I SCAN P IA Approved by: Ar "• 17P- Date:6 a o BURIED DROP DATA SHEET Faxed to Contractor Supervisor - Ron Wlnebarger(851)257-1100 General Information: To be completed By Originator -NitsCustomers Yele0one i Customer Name Exch#lName 9'06 V33 2Y2c 5c7q 6/6c /c s Street II Street Name City Appoinfmtanf/Manosments - D 58g D u ,/v?el/ „06/e A- 5c A�%a. New Dro ReburyReplace T P at emp Drop Placed Need Easement 7It Required / Y N YY —N Y 7 �Y N Y N / - Bore Bon Footage Bore Type N D / Drwy ,Townroad Hwy Sidewalk Estimated Length Lead C Term C / SONDORWVTT Pair Tagged at Term Y Technician Name: I3i�/ ! Technician Telephone Number: PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOVI ; Nearest intersecting Road Name: Distance end Direction from Nearest Intersecting Road: Btreet Names: County: Viikfh4 kr) Circle One: City Village owns Unincorporated Township: 3 2 Range: 1 c' Section: '-Y Clty: Known Utilities: Buried Power: Y _N Cable TV: Y N Natural Gas: Y N Other: Y N Specify: Location Sketch Drawing 647 ftyo_ 5 `°o f bur Z d fop nee _ �- Sfi ro° O� may be ya /j//� --- 30' (ie,e d 4-or m Dow a Time Reglved TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR/BURIER Estimated Bury Dahl Der Buried Mock%Time Quantity Actual Footage Bono Footage Cutovsr Comp Placed @p Y N Cuto"er SyDrop/Cutover Not Placed or ComplMad Shout why I0 39dd O9 VIQNd9S EI66E£bTS9 L0 :6t 9R07/F,7/FB CITY OF SCANDIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA July 10, 2007 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a) June 5, 2007 4. Public Hearings a) Mining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 113) 5. New Business a) Concept Plan for Major Subdivision to be known as "Old Marine Estates", 11980 Lakamaga Trail (John T. & Sandra M. Swanson) b) Definition of Building Height—Discussion (Requested by Christine Maefsky) c) Architecture of Churches—Discussion (Requested by Kevin Nickelson) 6. Old Business 7. Adjournment 7/5/2007 . June 5, 2007 The City of Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on this date. In attendance were Chairman Chris Ness, James Malmquist, Peter Schwarz, Donnette Yehle and finally Kevin Nickelson. Schwarz made a motion to approve the agenda. Malmquist seconded the motion and the motion carried. Malmquist made a motion to approve the minutes from May 1,2007. Schwarz seconded the motion and the motion carried. White Rock Ranch,Final Plat City Planner Dick Thompson reviewed the draft resolution and conditions therein. The Applicant is prepared to take down all structures except the granary. The lot numbers changed slightly since Preliminary for the outlots straddling the municipal boundaries. There was a public suggestion at the Preliminary for berms to control drainage. The Applicant is offering a$10,000.00 donation to Scandia to protect the wetlands or improve lake quality or change drainage patterns to satisfy Condition No. 6 at the Preliminary. The Applicant is working with the Rice Creek Watershed on satisfying their requirements. They have their Final Plat meeting with Forest Lake at the end of the month. Commissioner Malmquist made a motion to recommend to the City Council that they adopt the draft resolution for final plat approval of White Rock Ranch with a correction to Condition No. 2 changing Lot 2,Block 3 to Lot 1,Block 3. Commissioner Schwarz seconded the motion and the motion passed. Big Marine Lake Development, Final Plat for Tii Gavo City Planner Thompson reviewed the draft resolution and conditions. Condition No. 9 was added to clarify the number and species of over-story trees required. Park fees will be paid on the first phase of the development, 28 new lots. Also, June 5 Engineer's memo was added to Condition No. 3. Other permits are being secured by the Watershed and the City will approve the Wetland Conservation Act permit. They have also applied to the DNR for one 15-foot channel through the cattails to the beach and will be working directly with the DNR to do that work. Discussion ensued regarding the language in the Development Agreement dealing with measuring structure height limits. City Attorney Hebert suggested the wording "the average height of'be removed from the Development Agreement(Sec. 8, e) so the height is measured from the low point to the actual high point of the structure to keep with the intent of the Preliminary Plat condition that a 30- foot height limit is imposed on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 10. Mr. Roger Tomten stated that they had agreed to the 30-foot height limit, but there was no discussion on how that would be measured as he assumed the City's ordinances would be followed. Commissioner Nickelson suggested that the City should either go back to the 35-foot height limit or stick with the measurements described in the ordinances. Commissioner Malmquist made a motion to recommend to the City Council that they adopt the draft resolution for final plat approval of Tii Gavo with the addition of the June 5, 2007 Engineer's memo to Condition No. 3, and the language in the June 5, 2007 Planning Commission Page 2 Development Agreement agrees with the City's ordinances. Commissioner Nickelson seconded the motion and the motion passed. Draft Mining Ordinance City Planner Thompson walked through the changes to the draft Mining Ordinance. Mining operators present were: Mike Caron, Tiller Corp., and his consulting engineer Kirsten Pauley, Nan Fitzpatrick and Gene from Bracht Bros., and Josh from Dresel. Also in attendance was Bernie Bullert, TKDA. A letter from John Lindell was also referenced with many of his suggestions incorporated in the draft ordinance. A draft with the proposed changes will go out to interested persons and a public hearing will be held July 10 for public commentary. Ness made a motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Colleen Firkus Planning Commission Secretary Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: Planning Commission/City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Conduct a public hearing and consider testimony on the proposed Mining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 103), review the changes in the revised draft, make appropriate changes following the hearing, and adopt the ordinance. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed numerous drafts of the proposed ordinance. The draft has been shared with stakeholders including the mining operators and interested citizens and property owners. Notice of the public hearing was published and posted in the legal newspaper as required by law, and has been publicized in press releases, on the city's web site and via a paid advertisement in the Country Messenger. • TKDA has prepared a final, revised draft of the ordinance based on input from these meetings, mine operators and interested residents. Changes are indicated by cross-outs and underlines. • The latest version of the mining ordinance includes language addressing mining, asphalt and cement operations, new definitions, provisions addressing surface water management, lighting, activities within setbacks, and water testing. Recommendation: The Commission and Council should review the changes in the revised draft, take testimony at the public hearing, make appropriate changes following the hearing, and adopt the ordinance. Attachments/ • Draft Ordinance No. 103 dated June 25, 2007 Materials provided: Contact(s): Richard Thompson, TKDA 651 292-4474 Prepared by: Anne Huriburt, Administrator (mining ordinance public hearing) Page 1 of 1 07/03/07 6-2225-07 CITY OF SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 4 MINING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES REGULATIONS Table of Contents SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE 1 SECTION 2. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS 2 SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS 3 SECTION 5. APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(CUP) 5 SECTION 6. APPLICATION FOR AN ANNUAL OPERATORS PERMIT(A OP) 8 SECTION 7. OPERATING CONDITION 9 SECTION 8. RECLAMATION 1 7 SECTION 9. INSURANCE, FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND FEES 19 SECTION 10. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND INSPECTION 21 SECTION 11. TERMINATION OF PERMIT 21 SECTION 12. EFFECTUATION 22 SECTION 13 REPEALER 22 6-2225-07 ORDINANCE No. 103 MINING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES Gravel and other mineral deposits are a valuable resource, available in generous quantities in the City of Scandia. This Chapter was developed to establish conditions whereby these mineral deposits, primarily gravel, will be made available for general use. This Chapter also provides guidelines protecting natural resources and adjacent areas from adverse impacts and for restoring the land to a usable, attractive condition after the mining operation is finished. Owner/operators of mining asphalt and cement operations gravel pits must comply with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Minnesota Health Department regulations when any groundwater (aquifer supply) is used or affected in the mining process. Asphalt operations or concrete plants, either portable or permanent, and any new operations or existing operations that are substantially expanding or changing must have a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Scandia. This mining regulation is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 394. SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE 1.1 Purpose. This Chapter is adopted for the purposes of: (1.) Providing for the health, welfare, and safety of the community by regulating the removal of sand, rock, soil, and other natural deposits in the City of Scandia. (2) Providing for the economic availability and removal of sand, gravel, rock, soil, and other materials vital to the economic well-being of the region. (3) Establishing regulations, safeguards and controls regarding noise, dust, odors, traffic, drainage, groundwater quality and other factors which will minimize the environmental and aesthetic impacts on mined or adjacent property. (4) Establishing regulations, policies and processes to protect the quality and quantity of groundwater in Scandia and its environs. (5) Reducing the potential for pollution caused by wind, soil erosion and sedimentation. (6) Establishing locations, orderly approval processes and operating conditions under which mining operations will be allowed and establishing conditions which ensure the restoration of mined areas consistent with the existing and planned land use patterns. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 1 Development Code 6-2225-07 (7) Ensuring compliance with the regulations established in this ordinance on those mining operations presently operating in Scandia. (8) Meeting the goals and policies of the Scandia Comprehensive Plan SECTION 2. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 2.1 Application. (1) This Chapter applies to land uses within the City of Scandia. Where this Chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the land than is imposed or required by other existing provisions of law, ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions of this Chapter shall control. SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 A Conditional Use Permit(CUP) and an Annual Operators Permit (AOP) are required for all mining operations and are subject to the following: (1) The operation of a mining operation without a valid Conditional Use Permit (CUP)or an Annual Operators Permit(AOP) is declared to be a nuisance, and it shall be unlawful for any person,partnership, company or corporation to engage in mining in violation of this section, or for any property owner to permit mining of the property owner's property in violation of this section. (2) Existing operators holding a Conditional Use Permit from Washington County may operate under the terms and conditions of the Washington County CUP until its expiration date or until 90 days after this Chapter is adopted, whichever occurs later. The terms and conditions of the Washington County CUP shall apply until the City issues a new CUP. If no permit is applied for and complete, and/or subsequently issued, all mining operations shall cease and the property restored in accordance with the provisions of the approved reclamation plan. (3) For new mining operations, the Applicant must apply for a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 5 of this Chapter. In cases where a mandatory or discretionary EAW is required, or an EIS is required, those documents shall be prepared and accepted by the City before application for a CUP. (4) In order for the City to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a new mining operation or the expansion or change in use of an existing operation, all of the following criteria must be met: (A) The property is at least 40 contiguous acres in size. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 2 Development Code 6-2225-07 (B) The standards for approval of a conditional use permit as contained in Chapter One, Section 7, of the Scandia Development Code are met; (C) The operation is consistent with the Scandia Comprehensive Plan; and (D) All provisions of this Chapter are met. (5) The standards which apply to these permits may be varied by the City according to the structure and size of the operation, and to factors presented by the mine operator_and other interested parties. (6) Prior to the issuance of the Annual Operators Permit, an annual report and application shall be submitted to the City for determination if the operation complies with the requirements of this Chapter. The City will then make an inspection and deliver an inspection report to the operator. If the operator's application conforms to the requirements of this Chapter, and the inspection report indicates compliance with the terms of the CUP and AOP, the Annual Operators Permit may be issued. SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS 4.1 For the purpose of these regulations, certain terms and words are hereby defined as follows: (other terms are defined in the Zoning and Subdivision Chapters) (1) Add Rock. Rock or rock material imported to a gravel site to blend with quarried rock to obtain a desired rock product. (2) Asphalt Plant. Machinery, either temporary or permanent, used for blending and making aggregate materials with oil based materials to create hot or cold asphalt products. (3) Bond. Any form of security including a cash deposit, surety bond, collateral, or instrument of credit in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of Scandia. All bonds shall be approved by the City of Scandia wherever a bond is required by these regulations. (4) Cement Plant. Machinery used to mix materials (usually cement, sand, or aggregate) and water to create cement or concrete for commercial sales. (5) Confined Aquifer. An aquifer that is overlain and underlain by relatively impermeable layers or beds of rock or unconsolidated material (clay/silt) and contains water under pressure. (6) Dewatering. The pumping extraction or removal of subsurface water. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 3 Development Code 6-2225-07 (7) Grading. The removal, depositing, or moving of more than 50 cubic yards of sand, gravel, rock, soil, clay or other deposits in less than a one(1) year period on any parcel. (8) Groundwater. Water contained below the ground surface in the saturated zone. (9) Holiday. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (10) Mining. The excavation, removal, storage or processing of sand, gravel, rock, soil, clay, or other deposits. Mining shall not include the excavation, removal, or storage of rock, sand, dirt, gravel, clay, or other material for the following purposes: (A) Excavation for the foundation, cellar, or basement of some pending structure for which a permit has been issued and which is to be erected immediately following the excavation, removal or storage. (B) On-site construction of approved roads, sewer lines, storm sewers, water mains, surface water drainage approved by the local unit of government, agriculture or conservation purposes, sod removal, or other public utilities. (C) Landscaping purposes on a lot used or to be used as a building site. (D) Grading/excavation of less than 1 acre of land in conjunction with improvement of a site for lot development, providing activities will be completed in one year. (1N) Mining Season. The period, not to exceed one year, contained within any calendar year. (12) Operator. A person, partnership, company, corporation or other business entity engaged in or proposing to conduct a mining operation. In the event the operator is not the fee owner of the land to be mined, then the fee owner's consent shall be required for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). (13) Organic Soil. Soil that sustains and facilitates healthy plant growth. (14) Overburden. Those materials which lie above the mineral deposit to be mined. (15) Processing. Any activity which may include the crushing, washing, stockpiling, compounding, mixing, or treatment of sand, gravels, rocks, or similar mineral products into consumable products such as construction grade sand, gravel, concrete, asphalt, and other similar products. (16) Reclamation, Restoration, Rehabilitation. To renew land to a self-sustaining, long term use which is compatible with contiguous land uses and which process shall City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 4 Development Code • 6-2225-07 include the reestablishment of vegetation, soil stability and establishment of safe conditions appropriate to the intended use of the land in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Conditional Use Permit conditions allowing for excavation and/or processing on the site. (417) Stockpiling. Storage of processed or raw materials on the site of the sand, gravel or rock operation. (4418) Topsoil. That portion of the overburden which lies within the "A" and "B" horizon of soil closest to the surface and which supports the growth of vegetation. (-1- 19) Unconfined Aquifer. An aquifer that is not naturally protected by an overlying confining bed or layer and the water level is at atmospheric pressure. SECTION 5. APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(CUP) 5.1 The application for a Conditional Use Permit for a mining operation must be filed with the City. The City shall follow procedures prescribed in Chapter One, Section 7, Conditional Uses, of the City Development Code. The application must be made in the name(s) of the operator of the mine and owner of the land to be mined. 5.2 The application shall contain the following: (1) The name and address of the operator and owner of the land. (2) An accurate legal description of the property where the mining shall occur. (3) Names of the adjacent landowners including all those within a one-half(1/2) mile of the perimeter of the property being or to be mined. (4) A narrative outlining the type of material to be excavated, mode of operation, estimate of amount of material to be removed, plans for blasting, estimated time to complete the removal, and other pertinent information to explain the request in detail. (5) All fees and escrow amounts as established by Ordinance of the City Council. (6) Survey indicating property boundaries. (7) A map of the property where the mining is to occur that clearly indicates the property lines and the limits of the proposed excavation with operating setbacks described in Section 7, topographic data, including contours at 2 foot vertical intervals. Water courses, marshes, wooded areas, rock outcrops, power transmission poles and lines, and other significant features shall also be shown. U.S.G.S. datum shall be used for all topographic mapping. Interpolated contour data from U.S.G.S. Quadrangle maps is not permitted. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 5 Development Code 6-2225-07 (8) A general location map and aerial photo showing the proposed mining site in relation to the community. (9) Maps and Plans showing the following for the site and within 300 feet of the perimeter of the mine.: (A) Roads or streets showing all access routes between the property and the nearest arterial road, identifying name, right-of-way width and traveled portion width. (B) Easements Plan with widths and purpose. (C) Natural land features showing locations of watercourses and drainageways, flood elevation, wetlands, sinks, basins, and wooded areas. (D) Natural Resources including other surface water, groundwater depth, flora, fauna, and any other natural features in the rural environment. (E) Man-made features such as buildings and other structures, dams, dikes, and impoundments of water. (F) Adjacent land features with all of the requirements included above within 300 feet of the perimeter of the mine, and all platted subdivision lots, metes and bounds parcels, and homes within 1/4 mile of the property boundaries. Wells should include private/agriculture, industrial,municipal wells within a 1/2 mile radius of the mine. (G) A minimum of 1 cross-section for every 1000 feet running north/south and east/west, showing the extent of overburden, extent of sand and gravel deposits, the groundwater level (even if they are below the base of the proposed mine floor), and any evidence of the groundwater level in the past. Additional cross sections may be required at the discretion of the City. (H) All processing areas shall be identified and boundaries shown to scale. (I) All access roads to processing and mining areas shown to scale. (J) Sequences of operation showing approximate areas involved shown to scale and serially numbered with a description of each. (K) Location of screening berms shown to scale, and notes provided indicating when they will be used as reclamation material. In the same manner overburden storage areas shall be identified and noted. City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 6 Development Code 6-2225-07 (L) Fences and gates shall be shown on the site map, and their type or construction shall be described and illustrated. (M) Proposed location of principal service or processing buildings or enclosures shall be shown, as well as location of settling basins and process water ponds. (N) Existing site drainage features shall be shown and flow directions indicated. A plan for handling surface drainage during operation and after final reclamation shall be developed, consistent with local surface water management plans. (0) A plan for groundwater quality protection shall be submitted with the application. The plan shall include a minimum of 3 borings showing depth to groundwater. If groundwater is not encountered at a depth of 15 feet below the bottom of the proposed pit floor, the applicant need not extend borings any further. If groundwater is encountered at a depth 15 feet or less below the bottom of the quarry, the three borings should be completed as monitoring wells. The City may require additional borings if necessary. (P) If the proposed mining operation will appropriate ground water for use in mining operations, the operator shall install not less than one monitoring well down-gradient of the mining operation. If the proposed mining operation will include mining into the water table but no dewatering, not less than two monitoring wells shall be installed down-gradient of the mine. If the proposed mining operation includes dewatering, not less than three monitoring wells shall be installed down-gradient of the mine in locations agreed upon by the operator and the City's engineer. (Q) If lighting is proposed, Reclamation plan in conformance with Section 8 shall be provided.Aa plan for lighting of the area must be provided. The plan must comply with all City ordinances pertaining to lighting. and-an.y other equipment or structures that will be installed or built, shall be shown on a plan. (R) Reclamation plan in conformance with Section 8 shall be provided. (S) If blasting is proposed as part of the mining operation, the operator must indicated frequency, timing, size, duration and develop a blasting plan. (T) A description of any processing operations including, washing, crushing, bituminous plants and concrete ready mix plants shall be provided. (U) Any other information, reports, or studies the City deems necessary for purposes of evaluating environmental or aesthetic impacts shall be provided. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 7 Development Code 6-2225-07 5.3 A mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet shall be required for development of a facility for the extraction or mining of sand, gravel, stone or other nonmetallic minerals which will excavate 40 or more acres of land to a mean depth of 10 feet or more during its existence. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet shall be required for any operation in which mining is proposed below the groundwater level. The City will be the responsible governmental unit for the preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. (Chapter M.S. 4410.4300 Subpart 12.) The City may require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet if available evidence indicates that the proposed operation may have the potential for significant environmental effects. 5.4 A mandatory Environmental Impact Statement shall be required for the development of a facility for the extraction or mining of sand, gravel, stone or other nonmetallic minerals, which will excavate 160 acres of land or more to a mean depth of 10 feet or more during its existence. The City will be the responsible governmental unit for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement. (Chapter M.S. 4410.4400 Subpart 9.) 5.5 Protection of Groundwater. The maximum depth of excavation shall be established so that groundwater quality and quantity is-are protected. This depth of excavation shall be established by the City and will be based, in part, upon soil characteristics, depth to groundwater, nature of mining proposed, and local use of the aquifer. Mining shall not be allowed in confined aquifers,only ifit is do nstrated that no wells arc using the aquifier affected. Excavation into unconfined aquifers must be closely monitored and conducted according to the conditions of the permit. If it is determined in the course of mining that the mining operation has negatively impacted a well by lowering yields or water quality, the operator of the mine shall be responsible for providing a new well for the property. No extraction operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to negatively-in vaet efpermanently lower the water table of surrounding inhabited-properties or any other water body, wetland, or groundwater dependent natural resources.: 5.6 All provisions of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Environmental Review Program must be complied with, as they may be appropriate: 5.7 Permits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will be required for a mining operation in relation to air,noise, and water quality. An air quality permit may be necessary for smoke stack discharges from processing plants or fugitive dust from operating areas. If the mining operation discharges water(from pit de-watering and/or gravel washing), a State Disposal System permit or a National Pollution Discharge Elimination permit may be necessary from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. As a condition of any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter,no mining will be allowed until evidence is shown the operator has obtained these permits or none are necessary. 5.8 Permits from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may be required in the event any type of work is proposed in public waters or if there is a need for de-watering City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 8 Development Code 6-2225-07 the pit to gain access to sand, gravel and rock. A permit may also be needed for a well in connection with a washing facility. As a condition of any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter, no mining will be allowed until evidence is shown the operator has obtained these permits or none are necessary. 5.9 A surface water protection plan to address on-going monitoring; accident response and remediation shall be required. 5.10 Any mining operation having access from a State County, or local highway or street must obtain an access permit from the respective agency-or the City. A turn lane and/or bypass lane may be required by the respective agency to reduce the risk of traffic safety hazards. The cost of construction of a turn or bypass lane shall be the sole expense of the operator. 5.11 Abandoned wells must be sealed in accordance with State and County requirements. SECTION 6. APPLICATION FOR AN ANNUAL OPERATORS PERMIT(AOP) 6.1 The application for an Annual Operators Permit (AOP) for a mining operation must be filed with the City. The application must be made in the name(s) of the operator of the mine and must be filed by January 31 st of each year.. 6.2 The application shall contain the following: (1) The operator shall submit an Annual Report that summarizes the operating conditions regulated by Section 7. The Annual Report shall summarize the annual activity for the amount of material removed from the site, amount of add-rock brought onto the site.inined, area reclaimed and type of reclamation, average number of trips hauling material to and from the site per day for the season number of trucks hauling material from the site per day.per season any changes made to the site, and other conditions specific to the Conditional Use Permit. (2) The AOP Application shall identify how the operating conditions for the coming year will vary from the previous year, if any variation is expected. The AOP Application shall include a site plan and aerial photos that show the active mining area and the location of existing and planned stockpiles for the coming year. The AOP Application shall describe reclamation to occur and describe the operating conditions planned for the coming year. (3) The City shall inspect the site annually during normal operating times. The inspection shall determine if the operation complies with the Conditional Use Permit. If the operator's application conforms to the requirements of this Chapter, and the inspection report indicates compliance with the terms of the CUP and AOP, the Annual Operators Permit may be issued. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 9 Development Code 6-2225-07 SECTION 7. OPERATING CONDITIONS 7.1 Operating Conditions. The following operating conditions and standards must be met for all mining operations. (1) Setbacks. No mining, stockpiling or land disturbance with the exception of screening, shall take place within: (A) 50 feet of adjoining property lines; (B) 200 feet of any existing occupied structures not owned by the operator or owner; (C) 100 feet of any contiguous property subdivided into residential lots of 10 acres or less (D) 100 feet of any road right-of-way of any existing or platted street, except the amount of material stockpiled on the effective date of this Chapter may continue but not be expanded. Mining may be allowed up to 50 feet of the road right-of-way so long as the property is restored to 100 feet within one mining season as set forth in the approved reclamation plans, and; (E) If two or more mining operations are contiguous to one another,the common boundary may be mined if the City approves the respective restoration plans. (2) Fencing. Where deemed necessary by the City for the protection of the general public, a fence shall be constructed prior to the commencement of the operation enclosing the area authorized by the permit to be mined. Where fencing is required by the City, said fence shall be, at a minimum, a three strand wire fence and the fence shall be posted with warning signs. The City mayof Scandia reserves the right to require alternative fencing standards if conditions warrant. The fence shall be maintained and shall remain until reclamation is determined to be complete. (3) Hours of Operation. Those portions of the mining operation consisting of excavating, stockpiling, processing, or hauling shall be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m7:00 p.m.:, Monday through Friday, unless other hours or days of operation are specifically authorized by the City, Mining operations shall not take place on holidays. Blasting shall only take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Blasting is net permitted with a Certificate of Compliance and with three day notice to the City.on Holidays. In cases of public emergencies, such as road washouts or blockages caused by flooding, adverse weather or other conditions, hours of operation may be City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 10 Development Code 6-2225-07 extended with the consent of the MayorCity Administrator.,Acting Mayor, -or in theire absence,of the City Administrator_. the Mayor. In cases of time constraints on completion of road construction before the end of the construction season caused by adverse weather conditions and in the cases of major road or highway construction projects which cause substantial inconvenience to the traveling public, hours of operation may be extended with the consent of the City AdministratorMayor or Acting lty-Mayor, or in the absence of the City ^ minist,-atorMayor or Acting Deputy Mayor, the Mir or City Administrator..or in the absence of the City Administrator, the Mayor. Application for extended hours shall be made at least two (2) days prior to the day or days on which extended hours are requested. The applicant shall furnish such information or documentation as may reasonably be requested to support the application. If extended hours are permitted, operations shall be strictly limited to those hours for which permission is granted. (4) Screening. Where deemed necessary by the City, extracting and processing operations shall be screened or located in such a manner as to minimize thei+ visual impacts on surrounding properties. To minimize their visual impacts on surrounding properties, a continuous screen shall be installed and maintained, either along the street or along the perimeter of the visible portion of the area being operated. The following shall serve as the minimum performance standards for screening and may be varied as determined by the City: (A) The screen shall have a total height of not less than six feet and shall consist of one or more of the following types: (1) Walls. A wall shall consist of concrete, stone,brick, tile, or similar type of solid masonry material a minimum of four inches thick. (2) Berms. A berm shall be constructed of earthen materials, and it shall be lanlseapedseeded and mulched as shown on the landscape plan.- (3) Fences, Solid. A solid fence shall be constructed of wood and shall form a continuous screen. (4) Fences, Open. An open weave or mesh-type fence, when not used in combination with a berm, shall be combined with plant materials to form a continuous screen. (5) Planting. Plant materials, when used as a screen, shall consist of dense evergreen plants or a majority of dense evergreen plant materials combined with deciduous plants provided a continuous screen is established. They shall be of a kind or used in such a City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 11 Development Code 6-2225-07 manner so as to provide a continuous screen within 24 months after commencement of operations in the area to be screened. Plant materials shall not be limited to a maximum height. The Screening Plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. contractor or a landscape architect. Required screening shall be installed prior to commencement of operations. The City may require that either(1), (2), or(3) above shall be installed if, 24 months after commencement of operations in the area to be screened, plant materials have not formed an opaque screen, or if an opaque screen is not maintained. (B) Required screening shall be setback at least 20 feet from the point of intersection of: (I) A vehicular accessway or driveway and a street; (2) A vehicular accessway or driveway and a sidewalk or trail, and (3) Two or more vehicular accessways, driveways, or streets. (5) Dust Control. The owner must construct, maintain and operate all equipment in such a manner as to minimize on-site and off-site dust conditions. All operations shall meet the standards of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The driveway access to the sand and gravel operation must be setback at least 25 feet from neighboring property lines. The owner, as part of the Conditional Use Permit, must prepare a dust control plan. The operator shall maintain all ways and roads within the site to minimize dust conditions by providing such surfacing or other treatment as may be deemed necessary by the City. The treatment shall produce no potential pollution hazards to the ground and surface waters of the area. All gravel pit access roads shall be provided and maintained with a dustless, non-oiled surface not less than twenty-two (22) feet wide from the connection to a public road to a point within one hundred (100) feet of the loading area. Access roads shall also be constructed and maintained in such a manner that the deposit of earth materials on public roads is minimized. The City may require a blacktopped road if deemed necessary. (6) Noise. All equipment and other sources of noise must operate so as to be in accordance with Federal, State and City noise standards. A noise mitigation plan shall be prepared by the mine operator and provided to the City. (7) Depth of Excavation. The maximum depth of excavation may will be regulated based on groundwater protection and/or the ability to restore the property. (8) Site Clearance. All stumps and other debris resulting from the excavation or related activities shall be disposed of by approved methods. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 12 Development Code 6-2225-07 (9) Appearance/Condition. The operator must maintain buildings, processing plants and equipment in a neat condition. Weeds and other unsightly or noxious vegetation shall be controlled as necessary to preserve the appearance of the landscaped area. Existing trees and topsoil along existing public rights-of-way shall be preserved, maintained and supplemented for the depth of the setback or as stipulated in the Conditional Use Permit. (10) Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities through an approved septic system or portable facilities shall be provided. (11) Waste Disposal. Any waste generated from the mining operation, including waste from vehicle or equipment maintenance, shall be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and City requirements. (12) Water Quality Monitoring. Water quality monitoring when required shall conform to the following standards: Water from monitoring wells and water collected or discharged from the mining area shall be analyzed until one year after reclamation is completed. Samples from monitoring wells shall be taken and testing results submitted prior to the granting of an Annual Operators Permit (AOP). More frequent monitoring and sampling may be required by the City. Sampling and testing shall be done by an independent testing laboratory or an agency chosen by the City. Monitoring wells shall be sealed one year after reclamation efforts are complete if the site is determined to be uncontaminated. Water samples shall be requiredshall to be analyzed to determine the level of petroleum products and hydrocarbons. Testing for other contaminates directly related to the mining operationnitrates. pesticides. herbicides. and other contaminates may be required by the City Council.: (13) Fuel and Chemical Storage. Any mining operation and related activities must meet Federal, State and City requirements for storage of fuels. The mining operator must prepare a Pollution Prevention Plan and submit it to the City. (14) Contingency Response Plan. The operator shall prepare a Contingency Response Plan (CRP) and employee training to facilitate immediate and remedial response should any accident, release of containment, or other spills occur. The CRP must be on file with the City and its fire department. (15) Added Provisions. The operator must comply with such other requirements that the City, from time to time, may find necessary to adopt for protection of the health, safety, welfare and prevention of nuisance in the area. (16) Processing. Any mining operation in which processing is proposed must meet the following performance standards: (A) A Conditional Use Permit or an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit is required for any new or existing mining operation which City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 13 Development Code 6-2225-07 desires to add processing equipment on-site, except as provided in (C) below. (B) The application must include the nature of the processing and equipment, location of the plant, source of water, disposal of water, and reuse of water. (C) Operators who wish to have processing equipment on a temporary basis (processing to be done no more than fifteen (15) working days a calendar year, excluding time for assembly and disassembly) shall apply for a Certificate of Compliance and meet the following criteria: (1) Only materials removed on site are allowed to be processed except recycled material and add rock materials. . No materials may be hauled onto the property for processing, unless all material can be processed during the fifteen (15) day time period. No more than 50% of the material shall be recycled material or add rock on an annual basis. (2) Setbacks as outlined in Section 7.1 (1) must be met. (3) All Federal, State and City air, water and noise standards must be met. (4) Processing shall not take place more than fifteen (15) working days per year. (5) Crushing equipment must be placed in the bottom of the pit area if practical, otherwise located in such a manner as to have the least environmental and aesthetic impact. (D) Operators desiring to have permanent processing equipment (more than fifteen {15} days per year) on site must meet the following standards: (1) All Federal, State and City air and water quality, and noise standards must be met. (2) Processing equipment must be screened from view from property lines and the road. (3) Crushing equipment must be placed in the bottom of the pit if practical, otherwise located in such a manner as to have the least environmental and aesthetic impact. (4) Setback requirements as set forth in Section 7.1 (1) of this Chapter must be met. City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 14 Development Code 6-2225-07 (E) A temporary processing plant in conjunction with a specific road project, located in the right-of-way or in proximity to the subject road, will be allowed subject to the following conditions: (1) All Federal, State and City air, water and noise quality standards must be met. (2) A Certificate of Compliance must be obtained from the City. (3) The processing equipment must be located so as to minimize its effect on surrounding property owners. (4) The processing plant shall not be on the property for more than 120 calendar days. (5) No materials, outside of the designated right-of-way, may be excavated or removed from the site without a conditional use permit for mining. (6) A bond or other financial guarantee, in an amount determined by the City, must be posted to assure restoration of the site. (17) Recycling. The crushing/processing of used aggregate, concrete and asphalt will be permitted subject to the following conditions: (A) Recycling in conjunction with a specific road project and within the right- of-way or proximity to the subject road, shall be permitted for a maximum of 120 days subject to obtaining a Certificate of Compliance and to the following standards: (1) The processing equipment must be located so as to minimize the effect on surrounding property owners. (2) Site selection shall be made as to minimize the effect on the public health, safety and welfare. (3) All Federal, State and City air, water and noise quality standards must be met. (B) Recycling in conjunction with an approved mining permit shall be allowed as part of an original or amended Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: (1) Standards contained in Section 7.1 (14) must be met. City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 15 Development Code 6-2225-07 (2) An estimate of the amount of material to be processed must be submitted. The pile of material to be recycled shall be limited to the amount that can reasonably be processed in two consecutive mining seasons. (18) Trucking Operations. All new mining operations must have access to the pit area from a nine(9) ton blacktop or concrete road. The operator shall ensure all loads leaving any pit regulated by this Chapter are loaded so as to comply with state law. Trucks shall clean any loose material from the truck before leaving the operation. (19) Asphalt Plants and Concrete Ready Mix Plants. A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for any new or existing mining operation that wishes to have a permanent asphalt plant and/or a concrete ready mix plant. Temporary asphalt plants and concrete ready mix plants may be allowed if the following conditions are met: (A) Operators desiring to have a temporary asphalt plant and/or a concrete ready mix plant must meet the following standards. (1) Asphalt plants and concrete ready mix plants must not be on the property for more than fifteen (15) days per year. (2) All setbacks as set forth in Section 7.1 (1) of this Chapter must be met. (3) All Federal, State and City air, water, noise and odor quality standards must be met. An air quality permit must be obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. (4) Equipment must be located in such a manner as to have the least environmental and aesthetic impact. (B) Operators desiring to have a permanent asphalt plant and/or a concrete ready mix plant (more than 15 days per year) must meet the following standards: (1) Asphalt operations and concrete ready mix plants established after the effective date of this Chapter must be located on permitted mining sites s - and maintain a setback of 1,000 feet from the property line. (2) All setbacks as set forth in Section 7.1 (1) of this Chapter must be met unless the operation was in existence as a permanent asphalt plant on the effective date of this Chapter; in which case, it cannot expand unless it complies with the setbacks set forth in Section 7.1 (1) City of Scandia,Minnesota Page l 6 Development Code 6-2225-07 (3) All Federal, State and City air, water and noise quality standards must be met. An air quality permit must be obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. (4) Equipment must be screened and located in such a manner so as to have the least environmental and aesthetic impact. (C) A temporary asphalt plant in conjunction with a specific road project will be allowed subject to the following conditions: (1) All Federal, State and City air, water and noise quality standards must be met. An air quality permit must be obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. (2) A Certificate of Compliance must be obtained from the City. (3) The processing equipment must be located in such a manner so as to have the least environmental and aesthetic impact. (4) Site selection shall be made as to minimize the effect on the public health, safety, and welfare. (5) The asphalt plant shall not be on the property for more than one hundred twenty(120) days. (6) No materials, outside of the designated right-of-way, may be excavated or removed from the site without a conditional use permit for mining. (7) A bond or other financial guarantee, in an amount determined by the City, must be posted to assure restoration of the site. SECTION 8. RECLAMATION 8.1 The applicant must submit a reclamation plan consisting of graphic representation as required in Section 5 along with the written text. The plan must contain the following elements: (1) Intent of reclamation. (2) Methods and processes of reclamation. (3) Initial condition of mining site. (4) Limits of various operational areas. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 17 Development Code 6-2225-07 (5) Phasing and timing of operations and reclamation including areas to be stripped of overburden. (6) Final condition of site, including proposed contours and landscaping. (7) Relation of final site condition to adjoining land forms and drainage features within 1/4 mile. (8) Relation of reclaimed site to planned or established uses of surrounding land. (9) A plan for maintenance of reclaimed area. (10) A detailed cost estimate of reclamation and maintenance. 8.2 Timing. Restoration shall proceed in a continuous manner and will be subject to review and approval at each annual inspection and at the end of the permit period. 8.3 Excavations resulting in the accumulation of substantial water areas after reclamation must meet the following requirements: (1) The water depth must not be less than three feet (3' - 10') measured from the low water mark, unless a plan for creation of a wetland or marsh has been approved. (2) All banks shall be sloped to the water line at a slope which shall not be steeper than four(4) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical. (3) All banks shall be surfaced with soil of a quality at least equal to the topsoil of land areas immediately surrounding and to a depth of at least four(4) inches. Sodding or seeding and mulching are also required. Mulch must be properly anchored. (4) Such topsoil as required by Subsection three (3) above shall be planted with trees, shrubs, legumes or grasses; (5) Slopes on reclaimed areas shall not be steeper than four(4) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical, except in cases where non-erodible conditions are present and the City approves the reclamation plan. (6) In man-made groundwater lakes, the bottom contour shall be gradually sloping from the shoreline to the deepest portion of the water body with a maximum slope of 6 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical for at least 100 feet from the proposed shoreline toward the center of the water body. Beyond 100 feet in horizontal distance, the slope of the bottom contours may be no steeper than 3 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 18 Development Code 6-2225-07 (7) All groundwater lakes or wetlands created as part of the end use plan for a mined area shall be subject to the City's Shoreland Management Ordinance and other ordinances. Department of Natural Resources guidelines for surface water creation shall be closely followed. All watershed permits shall be obtained. 8.4 Excavations not resulting in water areas after rehabilitation but which must be graded or backfilled, shall meet the following requirements: (1) Fill shall be inspected and certified as being clean (free of volatile organic compounds and heavy metals) before being used for reclamation. Organic soil shall be used only for topsoil. (2) Such grading or back-filling shall be made with non-noxious, nonflammable, noncombustible solids; (3) The graded or backfilled area shall not collect or permit stagnant water to remain therein; (4) The peaks and depressions of the area shall be reduced to a gently rolling topography in substantial conformity to the land area surrounding and which will minimize erosion due to rainfall; (5) Such graded or backfilled area shall be surfaced with soil of a quality at least equal to the topsoil of land areas immediately surrounding, and to a depth at least four(4) inches; (6) Such topsoil as required by 7.4 (5) above shall be planted with trees, shrubs, legumes or grasses. (7) Slopes on reclaimed areas shall not be steeper than four(4) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical, except in cases where non-erodible conditions are present and the City approves the reclamation plan. (8) All rehabilitation areas which are planned for building purposes shall have a final elevation at least 10 feet above the normal ordinary groundwater level. Plans for on-site septic systems must be considered. If area is backfilled for purposes of future development, the soil must be compacted, and subsequently tested by a registered soils engineer and approved. 8.5 Drainage. Reclamation shall proceed in such a way that natural and storm drainage, where it enters and leaves the premises, shall be altered only to the least degree necessary to carry out excavation and related activities. Any alteration of natural and storm drainage shall not adversely affect public roads or neighboring uses. 8.6 Cover and Planting. The reclamation area shall be planted with grass, trees, shrubs, crops, or other vegetation to prevent erosion and provide for screening and natural beauty. City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 19 Development Code 6-2225-07 Technical assistance and soils data should be obtained from the appropriate county and state officials, conservation districts, and the nearest soil conservation service office. 8.7 Topsoil. When topsoil is stripped or removed, it must be set aside on the site for re- spreading over the excavated area. These overburden stockpiles must be used to minimize the effects of erosion of wind or water upon public roads, streams, or adjacent land uses and shall not be sold or removed from the property. 8.8 Removal of Structures. Within a period of six (6) months after the termination of a mining operation, or within six (6) months after abandonment of such operation for a period of six (6) months, or within six (6) months after expiration of a sand and gravel permit, all buildings and other structures not otherwise allowed under the Zoning Ordinance must be removed from the property and the property restored in conformance with the reclamation plan. SECTION 9. INSURANCE, FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND FEES 9.1 Insurance. The operator shall provide proof of bodily injury, property damage, and public liability insurance in the amount of$1,000,000 for any occurrence, including blasting insurance if blasting is allowed as part of the permit. 9.2 Escrow. The Applicant for a CUP shall establish a non interest bearing account with the City in the minimum amount of$10,000.00 to secure the payment of administrative, engineering and legal costs incurred by the City in connection with the application. If the escrow is insufficient, the Applicant shall make such additional deposits as may be required by the City. The City shall have the right to reimburse itself from the escrow. Any excess amounts remaining in the escrow shall be reimbursed to the Applicant within sixty (60) days after the approval of the application provided that all City expense invoices have been received. If for any reason, escrow funds are insufficient to cover City costs, the Applicant shall reimburse the City for all of such costs upon receipt of an invoice therefore. Upon the failure of the Applicant to make payment of such invoice within 30 days of receipt of the invoice, the City may reimburse itself from the escrow account. The Applicant shall be responsible for the payment of all administrative, engineering and legal costs incurred by the City in connection with the application. The applicant for an AOP shall establish an escrow of$2,000. Additionally, the applicant shall, upon receipt of an invoice, reimburse the City for inspection costs incurred by the City in approving the AOP. 9.3 Financial Guaranty. To assure compliance with the provisions in this Chapter, the completion of reclamation and restoration of the site, and the performance of the operator's obligations set forth in the CUP, the operator shall provide to the City an Irrevocable Letter of Credit or other security satisfactory to the City in the amount to be determined by the City. The operator shall be entitled to a reduction in the security amount on a dollar for dollar basis as reclamation is completed and approved by the City City of Scandia, Minnesota Page 20 Development Code 6-2225-07 engineer, except that the security shall not be reduced below an amount equal to 125% of the cost of the work to be completed as determined by the City Engineer nor below 5% of the security, unless the reclamation has been accepted by the City. To obtain a reduction in the security the operator will give notice to the City of completion of a portion of the reclamation or fulfillment of its requirements. The City Engineer will inspect the completed improvements within ten (10) working days of the operator's notice, and, provided the engineer approves the completed reclamation or fulfillment of requirements, the reduction in the security will occur on a dollar for dollar basis within five (5) working days after the City Engineer's approval subject to the limitations stated above. If the security does not automatically renew, then at least thirty(30) days prior to the expiration of the security, the operator shall provide the City with a new security for a period of at least one (1) year beyond the expiration date of and for the same amount as the security then in effect or the operator shall be in default hereunder with no opportunity to cure, and the City may immediately demand from the surety the amount of the security then in effect. Any security provided under this section shall permit the City to draw upon the security immediately following any operator default hereunder that is not cured within any applicable notice period and for such portion thereof as is certified by the City Engineer to be reasonably necessary to cure such default. Any request for a security reduction shall be accompanied by mechanics lien waivers covering completed work. 9.4 A permit fee of$500.00 shall be paid with the application for a CUP. A permit fee of $500 shall be paid with the application for an AOP. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 21 Development Code 6-2225-07 SECTION 10. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND INSPECTION 10.1 Any firm, person or corporation who violates any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment as provided by law. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. 10.2 In the event of a violation or threatened violation of any of the terms of this Chapter, the City may take appropriate action to enforce these provisions, including application for injunctive relief, action to compel performance or other appropriate action in court if necessary to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such violations or threatened violations. Upon motion, the court may award costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney's fees and witness fees, which costs and fees can be assessed against the land. 10.3 Whenever necessary to enforce any of the provisions of this Chapter or whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this Chapter has occurred or is about to occur, an authorized agent of the City may enter any building or upon any premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duties imposed by this Chapter, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, the authorized agent shall first present proper credentials and demand entry and if such building or premises be unoccupied, shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the City shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry, including administrative and judicial search warrants. SECTION 11. TERMINATION OF PERMIT 11.1 Any Conditional Use Permit or Annual Operators Permit granted pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked for a violation of any provisions of this Chapter or any conditions of the permit. 11.2 Revocation shall not occur earlier than ten (10) working days from the time written notice of revocation is served upon the permittee or if a hearing is requested, until written notice of the City action has been served on the permittee. Notice to the permittee shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail at the address designated in the permit application. Such written notice of revocation shall contain the effective date of the revocation, the nature of the violation or violations constituting the basis of the revocation, the facts which support the conclusions that a violation or violations have occurred and a statement that if the permittee desires to appeal, the permittee must, within ten (10) working days, exclusive of the day of service, file a request for a hearing. The hearing request shall be in writing, stating the grounds for appeal and served personally or by registered or certified mail on the City Clerk by midnight of the tenth working day following service. Following the receipt of a request for hearing, the City Clerk shall set a City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 22 Development Code 6-2225-07 time and place for the hearing, and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1, Section 7.8, of the Scandia Development Code. 11.3 A mining operation shall not be permitted to continue solely for the purpose of maintaining a bituminous or ready mix concrete plan or for crushing, washing, recycling or other processing operations. Upon removal of all commercially reasonable quantities of material from the mining site, the mining operation shall cease, all equipment and structures shall be removed and reclamation of the site shall be promptly completed. Failure to remove commercially reasonable quantities of material from the site for a period of two consecutive years shall constitute a presumption that the mining on the site has been completed, unless the operator has renewed the AOP yearly. SECTION 12. EFFECTUATION 12.1 It is hereby declared to be the intention that the several provisions of this Chapter are separable in accordance with the following: (1) If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this Chapter to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this Chapter not specifically included in said judgment. (2) If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any portion of this Chapter to a particular property, building, or other structure, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to any other property, building or structure not specifically included in said judgment. SECTION 13. REPEALER 13.1 Any ordinance or provision of an ordinance heretofore existing pertaining to the subjects treated in the Chapter shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this Chapter except as they are included and reordained in whole or in part in this Chapter; provided that this repeal shall not affect any right established prior to the effective date of this Chapter or the provisions of any valid permit issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter. City of Scandia,Minnesota Page 23 Development Code 3candia Mining Ordinance Page 1 of 1 •�, Cf qr.. a Anne Hurlburt C From: John Lindell [John.Lindell@state.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 1:46 PM To: annehurlburt@frontiernet.net; Dick Thompson Subject: RE: Scandia Mining Ordinance Attachments: jlCommentsScanmining Ord07.wpd Anne and Dick, attached are my written comments that I will be addressing at the public hearing tonight For the mining ordinance. John lindell 7/10/7007 Comments on Scandia Mining Ordinance - July 10, 2007 First - in Section 6.2 Annual Operators Permit I recommend that the mining operator be required to include in its application a list by date of all violations charged against the operator during the past year from all federal and state agencies, and also by the county and city. Having this information will be useful to determine if and under what conditions the operator should be allowed to operate for the coming year. If, for example, there have been repeated violations, the city should consider what additional remedies are needed to address the repeated violations. Second, - in Section 8.3(7) Reclamation There is a statement that any groundwater lakes and wetlands created will be subject to the Shoreland Management ordinance and other ordinances. First of all I think it goes without saying that however the property will be reclaimed, that the property will be subject Scandia's ordinances. What is of special concern is pre -annointing the property as subject to the Shoreland ordinance. By doing so, the ordinance will allow more intensive development than the adjoining properties because shoreland manamgement districts have higher densities allowed than normal agriculture zoning does. The reference to shoreland management should be stricken from this section. Third - in Section 7.1(1)(A) Operating Conditions There is currently a setback requirement of 50 feet. You have gotten recommendations from various parties including me that the setback should be 100 feet. I think that would be a small change that would help avoid claims that have been made recently the setback has been violated. There has also been issues raised about what does the setback mean. Tiller for example has said that the setback only applies to mining activities and would not apply to road building and berms. A 100 foot setback is a reasonable approach to avoiding complaints from adjoining property owners. Regardless, this section needs to be clarified that all activities by the operator, including roads and berms are not allowed within the setback. Fourth - in Seciton 7.1(19)(B)(1) Operating Conditions This section requires that asphault operations and redimix plants must be setback 1000 feet from property lines. I would also recommend, for the purposes of groundwater safety that a 1000 foot setback for asphault and redimix operations also apply to any excavation below the water table. As we all know groundwater protection has not been handled very well by those that regulate and protect groundwater from contamination. Unfortunately, governmant has found out that the water resource has been contaminated long after it has occured. A 1000 foot setback from an asphault plant would help to protect groundwater from accidents that can happen despite efforts that people make to avoid them. PC 1 ) ..„,„ T Tiller Corporation and its operating divisions CORPORATION Barton Sand&Gravel Co. Commercial Asphalt Co. Corporate Office: Barton Enterprises,Inc. PO Box 1480 general:(763)425-4191 7200 Hemlock Lane,Suite 200 facsimile:(763)425-7153 Maple Grove,Minnesota 55311 web: www.tillercorp.com July 10, 2007 Dick Thompson TKDA 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500 Saint Paul, MN 55101-2140 Re: City of Scandia Mining and Related Activities Regulations Dear Mr. Thompson: Tiller Corporation would like to thank you and the City of Scandia for giving us the opportunity to comment on the proposed mining regulations. It appears that this process is nearing completion and we believe the final document will benefit the community and citizens as well as the mining industry. Below are comments and suggestions we have regarding the June 25, 2007 version of the regulations. Page 1, 2 PP cement should be changed to concrete ready-mix to be accurate and consistent with the language in the remainder of the ordinance. Page 2 Section 3 PP (2) The last sentence should be removed and replaced with If a complete permit application is not submitted within 90 days after the Chapter is adopted, all mining operations shall cease and the property restored in accordance with the provisions of the approved reclamation plan. Page 2, Section 3, PP (4) (A) This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer July 10,2007 Page 2 of 3 Add the phrase in italics to clarify... The property (which may consist of more than one parcel with more than one owner) is at least 40 contiguous acres in size. Page 3 Section 4 4.1 (4) Change cement to concrete ready-mix to be accurate and consistent with the remainder of the ordinance. Page 8 Replace PP 5.3 with PP 5.6. Replace PP 5.4 with that portion of 5.3 to read: "An Environmental Assessment Worksheet shall be required for any operation in which mining is proposed below the groundwater level. The City will be the responsible governmental unit for the preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet(Chapter M.S. 4410.4300 Subpart 12.) The City may require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet if available evidence indicates that the proposed operation may have the potential for significant environmental effects." Page 8 PP 5.7 1st sentence: Replace will with may to be consistent with the language within the remainder of the paragraph and with the PP 5.8. This is also important because currently the MPCA does not issue noise permits. They have noise standards which must be followed, but no specific permit. Page 10, Section 7.1(1) (C) During the June 5, 2007 meeting, it was agreed that the original language of 5 acres or less would remain. This change did not get incorporated into the latest draft. Replace 10 with 5. Page 16 PP 19 (B) (1) Discussion on June 5, 2007 was that the setback would be from occupied structures existing at the time of application. The 1,000 foot setback from the property line makes Tiller Corporation's plant nonconforming and eliminates the ability for it to expand, even though the plant is located well over 1,000 feet from the neatest occupied structure (1,400' +/-). Also the 1,000 foot setback requires that only sites with 160 acres or more (more or less) can operate an asphalt plant or a ready-mix plant and only then if they put it right in the middle of the property. This requirement seems overly burdensome. The paragraph also limits permanent asphalt plants and ready-mix plants to locations associated with permitted mining operations. Is this really the City's intention or desire? In July 10,2007 Page 3 of 3 many communities, ready-mix plants and asphalt plants are located on property as stand alone operations typically on parcels of property encompassing 10 -20 acres located within appropriate zoning districts. Page 18 PP 8.3 (1) Remove -10' ....less than three feet (3"-1-01) measured from the ... Again, thank you for your consideration and the opportunity to comment. Respectfully, Tiller Corporation Michael Caron Director of Land Use Affairs c: Anne Hurlburt, Scandia City Administrator Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: ,, 0) At l /1 Planning Commission/City Council c).1 Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Review and discuss a Concept Plan for a Major Subdivision to be known as "Old Marine Estates", located at 11980 Lakamaga Trail (John T. & Sandra M. Swanson). Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The Swansons propose to divide a 13.5-acre lakeshore property into four lots ranging from 2.6 acres to 4.4 acres in size. There is one existing home on the property. • The Development Code requires submission and review of a Concept Plan with the Planning Commission prior to submission of an application for a Major Subdivision. No action is taken and discussion at this meeting cannot be construed as approval or denial of the proposed plat. • The City's planning consultant, TKDA, has reviewed the concept plan and suggested some comments. Their report is attached. Recommendation: Discuss the concept plan and offer comments to the applicant as appropriate. Attachments/ • Memo Dated July 2, 2007 from Richard Thompson & Berry Materials provided: Farrington, TKDA • Application materials including narrative, results of soil borings, concept plan and aerial photo Contact(s): John & Sandra Swanson 651 433-5674 Richard Thompson, TKDA 651 292-4474 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (old marine estates) Page 1 of 1 07/02/07 T KDA 444 Cedar Street,Suite.1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.com MEMORANDUM To: City Council Reference: Swanson Major Subdivision Concept Planning Commission City of Scandia, Minnesota Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Scandia File Number 2007015 Copies To: Proj. No.: 13812.005 From: Richard E. Thompson, AICP Routing: Berry Farrington Date: July 2, 2007 SUBJECT: Swanson Major Subdivision Concept MEETING DATE: July 10, 2007 LOCATION: 11980 Lakamaga Trail Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: John and Sandra Swanson ZONING: Agriculture (AG), Shoreland Overlay District ITEMS REVIEWED: Application, Concept Plan dated June 14, 2007 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The Applicant has submitted a Concept Plan for a four-lot major subdivision located at 11980 Lakamaga Trail. The property consists of approximately 13.5 acres with lakeshore frontage on Big Marine Lake. The Camp Lakamaga Girl Scout Camp shares the subject property's southeasterly boundary. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST: Lot Size Big Marine Lake is classified as a Recreational Development Lake. The Scandia Development Code requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres for the first tier of lots within the Shoreland District. The proposed lots are approximately 2.8 acres, 2.6 acres, 3.5 acres, and 4.4 acres in size. Lot Width and Frontage The minimum lot width for lots on a Recreational Development Lake is 150 feet. For lots on a cul-de-sac, the width is measured at the front setback. A minimum of 60 feet of road frontage is required for lots on a cul-de-sac. The Shoreland Ordinance requires the minimum lot width of 150 feet at the shoreline. The An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Swanson Concept Page 2 July 2, 2007 Scandia, Minnesota proposed lots meet these minimum requirements. However, Lots 2, 3, and 4 have the appearance of flag lots. The Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 10.7 (1), specifies that lot lines must be substantially at right angles to straight streets or radial to curved streets. See the Planners' recommendations for alternatives at the end of this report. Wetlands There is a wetland shown on the subject property. Before submittal of a preliminary plat application, the wetland will need to be delineated and reviewed by the Washington Conservation District. A vegetative buffer will be required around the wetland, depending on the type of wetland. As the lots are currently proposed, the driveways for Lots 3 and 4 would likely require filling of the wetland and reduction in vegetative buffers. Wetland impact is to be avoided. See the planning staff's recommendations for alternatives at the end of the report. Setbacks and Wetland Buffers All setback requirements and vegetative buffer requirements must be met. The setback from the Big Marine Ordinary High Water Level (942.2 feet) is 75 feet. The yard setbacks are: side yard of 20 feet, front yard of 40 feet, and rear yard of 50 feet. The subject property is located within the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District's jurisdiction. The Applicant should consult with the Watershed District regarding permit requirements, and to determine the Watershed District's buffer requirements. Woodland Preservation The aerial photograph of the subject property shows that there are some woods on the site. A Woodland Preservation Plan is required if any Significant Trees, as defined by the Scandia Zoning Ordinance, are present in the proposed construction zone. Accessory Structure From the aerial photo it appears that there is an accessory structure on site. The structure must meet the setback requirements, or must be removed. Lakamaga Trail From the aerial photo it appears that the Lakamaga Trail right-of-way extends to the subject property, but that the roadway surface stops north of the property. The proposed cul-de-sac would be approximately 1,800 feet long, or about a third of a mile. The Planners find that creation of a cul-de-sac at the end of Lakamaga Trail is appropriate in that there are no opportunities for future street connections in the area. In the event of changes in land use at the Girl Scout Camp property, roadway access would be provided north of the proposed cul-de-sac. The proposed cul-de-sac must meet Ordinance standards. The minimum right-of-way width is 60 feet, with a minimum roadway width of 24 feet. Park Dedication The subject property is not shown within a park search area in the Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan. Appropriate park dedication, land and/or fee in lieu, must be determined. Swanson Concept Page 3 July 2, 2007 Scandia, Minnesota Other Ordinance Requirements The preliminary plat application must demonstrate that all applicable standards are met, such as one acre of buildable land per lot, and that the impervious surface of each lot does not exceed 25%. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The exact location of the wetland, required wetland buffer, and the locations of any Significant Trees may affect the proposed subdivision design. Early demarcation of these natural resources will assist in efficiently designing a subdivision that meets Ordinance requirements. Because of the location of the wetland and because the lots are designed like flag lots, the City may wish to consider some alternatives. One alternative is to direct the Applicant to do a lot averaging subdivision and revise the plans to a radial subdivision design (see the attached rough sketch as an example). Under this scenario, Lots 1, 2, and 3 would have road access from the cul-de-sac, and would have lakeshore frontage. Lot 4 would not have lakeshore frontage,but would have adequate room to avoid wetland impact. This lot could possibly have access to the lake through an easement. The Shoreland regulations allow for 2.5 acre lots only within the first tier of Shoreland lots, and lots without lake frontage must conform to the density standards of the underlying zoning district. In this case, the underlying zoning is Agriculture, with a one unit per ten acres density. Therefore, the alternative to create Lot 4 as a second tier lot would require a lot averaging subdivision. The subdivision as proposed would serve as the yield plan to allow for the fourth lot to follow the Shoreland lot size standard. Another alternative is to require a shared driveway arrangement so that the driveways for Lots 3 and 4 share Lot 2's road access. The Lot 3 and 4 driveways would be located southwest of the wetland. A benefit of this arrangement would be less driveway surface and therefore less impervious surface in the shoreland. A third alternative would be for the subdivision design to remain as proposed, but to limit house site locations to the north and west of the wetland. The wetland would then act as somewhat of a physical barrier between the home and the shore. This alternative would increase the potential for future requests to fill the wetland, or could lead to unauthorized negative impacts to the wetland or vegetative buffer. The Planners recommend the shared driveway alternative or the lot averaging alternative. These options best protect the wetland. Pre-concept Plan for Subdivision of John T. & Sandra Swanson 11980 Lakamaga Trail N. Marine on St. Croix, Mn. 55047 New Scandia Township That part of the south half of`Government Lot 2' and that part of Government Lot 1'; both in section 29 , Township 32 North, Range 20 West; Washington County, Minnesota. The lot presently consists of 13.5 acres with 820+/- feet of lakeshore on Big Marine Lake. It is the intent of the developer to divide the parcel into three additional lots - as per attached print showing the proposed sites and approximate lot sizes, for single family homes with individual septic and wells. The proposed name of this subdivision shall be called Old Marine Estates. Other Attachments include: Contour Legend Geological Survey Graffic Scale, Airview Plat Map The proposed name of subdivision shall be called Old Marine Estates // 'b / 0 /�)1y .' .1, s*i.)�J / 'V ate. 41 w •A 589.10'02'E /.� J iti ` N *PPROXM � .TE • g iir • M�ounw / k '�O li7� dle \\4 aUSE k� � DRIVE / • o \‘,„,..) • %., , .. BL00O3 0,,.. Qo , t:\ p6 L7 0 h ierke kikt lio SOil ,., .r. .�, esting Zierke Soil Testing 27072 Flintwood Circle Wyoming, MN 55092 MPCA Certification#00998 Phone (651)462-2294 Name: John Swanson Date: 06/06/07 Address: 11980 Lakamaga Trail,Marine-on-St. Croix, MN. 55047 Location: Proposed Subdivision, 14 acres, Section 29, City of New Scandia, Washington County Soil Type-Zimmerman loamy fine sand Test area should be staked out and roped off to keep construction traffic away from site. This testing information should be submitted to the proper authority for approval. LOGS OF SOIL BORINGS Location of Project John Swanson,Proposed Subd., 14 acres,Sec.29,City of New Scandia, Washington Co. Borings Made by Chris Zierke Date: 6/6/07 Hand bucket auger used for borings;USDA—SCS Soil Classification used. Depth, In Boring Number 1 Depth, Feet In Boring Number 2 0 Feet 0-6" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(10YR-3/3) 0 0-6" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 6-18" Dark yellowish-brown loamy fine sand (1OYR-4/4) 6-18" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 18-36" Yellowish-brown loamy fine sand(10Y 18-36" Yellowish-brown loamy fine sand(5/4), R-5/4) iron-stains&light-gray mottles below 30" obstruction End of boring at 3 feet. Standing water table: End of boring at 3 feet. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Standing water table: Standing water not present in bole®. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Mottled Soil: Standing water not present in hole 0. Observed at feet of depth. Mottled Soil: Mottled soil not present in bore hole®. Observed at 2.5 feet of depth. Comments: Mottled soil not present in bore hole❑. Comments: Depth, In Boring Number 3 Depth, Feet In Boring Number 4 0 Feet 0-12" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 0 0-10" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 12-20" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 10-18" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 20-30" Yellowish-brown loamy fine sand(5/4) 18-30" Yellowish-brown loamy fine sand(5/4), 30-42" Yellowish-brown sand(IOYR-5/4),iron- iron-st.& light-gray mottles below 24" stains & light-gray mottles below 36" End of boring at 3.5 feet. Standing water table: End of boring at 2.5 feet. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring Standing water table: Standing water not present in hole®. Present at feet of depth, hours atter boring. Mottled Soil: Standing water not present in hole Z. Observed at 3 feet of depth. Mottled Soil: Mottled soil not present in bore hole D. Observed at 2 feet of depth. Comments: Mottled soil not present in bore hole D. Comments: LOGS OF SOIL BORINGS Location of Project John Swanson,Proposed Subd., 14 acres,Sec.29,City of New Scandia,Washington Co. Borings Made by Chris Zierke Date:6/6/07 Hand bucket auger used for borings; USDA—SCS Soil Classification used. Depth, In Boring Number 5 Depth, Feet In Boring Numbers-6 0 Feet 0-6" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(IOYR-3/3) 0 0-18" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 6-16" Dark yellowish-brown loamy fine sand (1 OYR-4/4) 18-40" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 16-60" Yellowish-brown loamy fine sand(10Y 40-48" Dark yellowish-brown clay loam(10YR R-5/4),thin layers of dark y-brown -4/4), iron-st., light-gray mottles sandy loam(4/6)below 30" End of boring at 5 feet. Standing water table: End of boring at 4 feet. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Standing water table: Standing water not present in bole®. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Mottled Soil: Standing water not present in hole®. Observed at feet of depth. Mottled Soil: Mottled soil not present in bore hole®. Observed at 40"feet of depth. Comments: Mottled soil not present in bore hole 0. Comments: Depth, In Boring Number* 7 Depth, Feet In Boring Number 0 Feet 0-6" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 0 0-24" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 6-18" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 24-60" Dark y-brown loamy fine sand(4/4) 18-48" Yellowish-brown fine sand(10YR-5/4), iron-st.&light-gray mottles below 40" End of boring at 4 feet. Standing water table: End of boring at 5 feet. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Standing water table: Standing water not present in hole Ia. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Mottled Soil: Standing water not present in hole®. Observed at 40"feet of depth. Mottled Soil: Mottled soil not present in bore hole O. Observed at feet of depth. Comments: Mottled soil not present in bore hole®. Comments: LOGS OF SOIL BORINGS Location of Project John Swanson,Proposed Subd., 14 acrs,Sec.29,City of New Scandia,Washington Co. Borings Made by Chris Zierke Date:6/6/07 Band bucket auger used for borings;USDA—SCS Soil Classification used. Depth, Depth, In Boring Number 4'q In Boring Number s/G Feet Feet 0 0 0-18" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(10YR-3/3) 0-6" Dark-brown loamy fine sand(3/3) 18-24" Dark grayish-brown loamy fine sand(10 6-18" Dark yellowish-brown loamy fine sand YR-4/2), iron-stains (10YR-4/4) 18-54" Dark yellowish-brown sand(10YR-4/4) End of boring at 2 feet. End of boring at 4.5 feet. Standing water table: Standing water table: Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Standing water not present in hole[3. Standing water not present in hole®. Mottled Soil: Mottled Soil: Observed at 1.5 feet of depth. Observed at feet of depth. Mottled soil not present in bore hole O. Mottled soil not present in bore hole®. Comments: Comments: Depth, Depth, In Boring Number 3 In Boring Number 4 Feet Feet 0 0 End of boring at feet. End of boring at feet. Standing water table: Standing water table: Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Present at feet of depth, hours after boring. Standing water not present in hole❑. Standing water not present in hole O. Mottled Soil: Mottled Soil: Observed at feet of depth. Observed at feet of depth. Mottled soil not present in bore hole 0. Mottled soil not present in bore hole❑. 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LOCA HOUS DRI' d Uanogement Regulotions + 9 " �Fr" tFS a-soc shall hove a minimum of sixty (60) F9 h0 th requirement of the building setback line p 0 is locoted. �I�F�l owe �fa�t^ Sc . dr O�O�Ff Z g two more above the shallwildin be nosite lower (2)ihanfeet twoo'.(2) feet obove he lowest floor elevation ,,, shall be of feor flood elevation or 3 feet obove the ter. NORT HULT & ASSOCIATES, INC SuRvfYORS, ENGINEERS & WETLAND SPECIAL/STS FOREST LK., MN 651 464 3130 06-14-07 sn.00( -. 1 "` r --.J s' y4 ' - _ ' -J0, v- ,[:F +':e'' s " - - ,747. r� y ' • kR 'fir-&- ti ." .. - ,...__dr,...-_-.11.,,,,.*':,,f,...---hv___ _-_-,q,...--" ,_:-"--;--.-&--,,.-41-,y,-.7.0-'...:-;-4; ,...--, -_-w,*:-,..; ,„,-: -.!--,,..-_ ,-,,,-,....1r4„.-.5.--,•,,,,.,,„S.,EX,f,T:St R t f77-'i" -� r .: ,;s-a 3� #' s'*a. -�-:,, 2--_ -. -.H �'se. 1: -i . r 4' v - ,s - �, mo- ,. -x.. 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COUNTY THIS DRAWING IS THE RESULT OF A COMPMTIDN AND REPRCCUCI1CW OF SECTION-TOWNSHIP-RANGE INDIX VICINITY MAP SECTION VICINITY MAP _ {{ LAND RECORDS AS THEY APPEAR M VARIOUS WASHHrGTC1N CDUNIY OfRCES. ■©l -- I ns I f?_ I i•: PROPERTY NUMBER FORMAT(GEOCODE) WASHINGTON COUNTY IS NOT RESPCWSI&E FOR ANY INACCURACIES. 1903220 3193710 PRO LINES AS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES AND MAY NOT — ratfft NAIBEfl NUYeFSClMFREPI MGM ourxrEn NVIca REPRESENT ACTUAL LOCATIONS. lir `�`=IDCATION OF LL__ ft fit If ft fiff 13�129O3 2OI I ■[ HIS MAP — T — MAP LAST UPDATED: Nawrr€btr30 2002 — �■� `si i-+2 , 4': (0001),�rRzwdm.amom. 7r 7 �IIC^ 0B f0"0M" °E" NDADD/T/ONAt C/WVGESHAVEBEENREPORTEDTODATE L _13220 L 33I3- I.11111 ` Ir DATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY:Apll zaoo Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: h) Planning Commission Agenda Report )_ City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss the definition of"Building Height" as found in Chapter 1 of the Development Code (requested by Commissioner Christine Maefsky) Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The definition of"building height" was recently discussed during consideration of the Tii Gavo Final Plat. The current definition is difficult to interpret and is different than the definition in the State Building Code. • The definitions of building height vary among codes. A brief search yielded a variety of definitions (see attached.) • Of the examples given, Wyoming's and Plymouth's are the simplest and closest to the definition found in the State Building Code. Recommendation: The Commission should discuss the definition, and whether or not an amendment to the Scandia Development Code should be considered. Attachments/ • Sample Building Height Definitions Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (building heights) Page 1 of 1 07/02/07 Sample Building Height Definitions Scandia Development Code: Building Height: The vertical distance between the highest adjoining ground level within five (5) feet of the building, or ten (10) feet above the lowest ground level within five (5) feet of the building, whichever is lower and the highest point of a flat or mansard roof or the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof No structure shall exceed the maximum height permitted for the zoning district in which it is located, except for church spires, chimneys, agricultural silos, wind energy conversion systems, wireless communication antennas and towers and flag poles up to 45 feet in height. (A) The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface within a 5-foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or ground surface is not more than 10 feet above lowest grade. (B) An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the sidewalk or ground surface described in Item A above is more than 10 feet above the lowest grade. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building. Washington County Development Code: Building Height: The vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof The reference datum shall be selected by either of the following, whichever yields a greater height of the building: (A) The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface within a 5 foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or ground surface is not more than 10 feet above lowest grade. (B) An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the sidewalk or ground surface described in Item A above is more than 10 feet above the lowest grade. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building. Wyoming Zoning Ordinance: Building, height of, means the vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the finished grade along the building edge to the highest point of the roof surface in a flat roof, to the deck line of mansard roofs, and to the mean height level between eaves and ridge of gable, hip and gambrel roofs. Plymouth Zoning Ordinance: Building Height: The vertical distance from the average of the highest and lowest point of grade for that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, to the roof deck line of mansard roofs and to the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs. Stillwater Zoning Ordinance: Height, building means the vertical dimension, measured from the average elevation of the finished lot grade at the front of the building to the highest point of ceiling of the top story, in the case of a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof and to the average height between the plate and ridge of a gable,hip or gambrel roof. Cottage Grove Zoning Ordinance: BUILDING HEIGHT: The vertical distance from the average elevation of the adjoining ground level, or the established grade adjacent to the building, whichever is lower, to the top of the cornice of a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof, to a point of the roof directly above the highest wall of a shed roof, the uppermost point on a round or other arch type roof, to the highest gable on a pitched or hip roof. State Building Code Definitions: HEIGHT, BUILDING. The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface. GRADE PLANE. A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the lot line or, where the lot line I more than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the building, between the building and a point 6 feet (1829 mm) from the building. JUL-02-2007 NON 04 10 PM City Of Plymouth Cam Dev FAX NO. 763 509 5407 P. 03 DEFINITIONS li -•Building Height is "the vertical distance from h'i III' the grade plane to the average height of the 1' highest roof surface,' j L� l ;fI ! • The story height for the topmost floor takes into account the volume of the upper floor, \ but not projections above the roof Thus,it is ? measured.' fi } "-------•to the top of sloping roof rafters or '. +' -•to the top of ailing joists. - • Note that parapets are excluded from the I' F height definition,but pitched rafters are Iii included. ',I h ill - - .L�-. Story Height is measured as the vertical ;,;i distance from the.top of one finished floor to 11..1 'I, the top of the next successive finished floor. il%I, T IC.....l - i i I,, ' I'11�I,SI. .�� •• Basement(if it does not meet the definition a, 1,' of story) II Ill - III I! ;I Elie ill: �-~^" 4 T ", a for sloping sites,the grade plane is basedill li �' ',, y F on the lowest points within the area ii, 'I i N between the building and the lot a ne or 141I'III ,;F between the gilding and a point B'(1818) ' ' from the building,whichever is smaller I --• Grade Plane is reference plane represent- .1 I' ¢Ij L ing the average grade levels along the exte- .,� �I ,I^ I riot walls of the building. .11 il!II;! I fd "ail IN I �'7 Mezzanine is an intermediate floor level i inserted between larger floor plates The f,G it area of a mezzanine is limited to one-third of LIB;I,II ,I'J II; r the floor area of the space where the mezza • - nine is located.floor areas greater than one- II'i`, third of the space containing them will be i I'I considered as creating another story.Note 11 i,i," that the definition language allows multiple i'I `'I 1 il levels of mezzanines. �i � i I'IIIIIIII I I 1 di4 I'J !1'11111 4��,/ J7rrl; =/ ;/7//r (- (/� !' BUILDING WEIGHTS AND AREAS / 45 'I'�;I ,1 i IIi �.1 Meeting Date: 7/10/2007 Agenda Item: 5 C x2 6. ) e Planning Commission Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss architecture of churches (requested by Commissioner Kevin Nickelson.) Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • At the May meeting, the Planning Commission and Council discussed the need for new church buildings to reflect the community's character. The attached letter was sent to Willowbrook Community Church after that discussion. There has been no response to the letter, but the church has borrowed the DVD referenced in the letter. • Commissioner Nickelson has requested that the Commission discuss this issue further, before the church submits development applications. He has provided the attached photographs, and requests that the Commissioners rand them according to your preference prior to the meeting. Recommendation: The Commission may discuss the issue as you deem appropriate. Attachments/ • Letter dated May 7, 2007 to Willowbrook Community Church Materials provided: • Photographs provided by Kevin Nickelson Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (church architecture) Page 1 of 1 07/03/07 ;)r` )06 SCANDIA May 7, 2007 :x """ l e -s . • Brad Reis, Pastor Willowbrook Community Church 5018 200th St. N. Forest Lake,MN 55025 Dear Pastor Reis: I'm writing today to pass along some suggestions and comments from the Scandia City Council and Planning Commission concerning your pending plans for a new church in Scandia. We are still awaiting the DNR's review of the Shoreland Regulations amendment, but understand that you are probably already working on your site plan and building architecture. Before your plans are complete, the Council and Commission wanted to give you some feedback and suggestions that may help you anticipate the concerns and expectations that the community will have about your project. The goal of maintaining the rural character of our community is of utmost importance to Scandia. It is essential that a building on such a visible site on one of our major transportation routes, a gateway to our city, reflect that character. The building should look like it belongs in the existing landscape. If possible, it should look as if it has always been there. A very modern structure, with the colors, materials, roof line and window patterns such as that portrayed in the sketch previously shown to the City may not achieve that goal. A more traditional-looking building, or even perhaps one that reflects the forms of the agricultural buildings in the landscape, may find greater acceptance. I would be happy to share with you a video that the Council and Commission have found illustrates this issue particularly well. It's called "The Dollars and Sense of Preserving Community Character", by the Conservation Fund. I have the DVD in my office; you're welcome to view it here or borrow it, at your convenience. We would also invite you and your architect to tour Scandia, to observe structures and sites that capture Scandia's character. We would also be happy to informally meet with your design team to review options prior to the formal submission of plans. There will be many issues considered in the Conditional Use Permit process. Until the entire package is submitted, and the public hearing is held, we can't anticipate them all or know whether or not the application would ultimately be approved. But we do hope that City input early in the design process would increase the chances that the design would meet the needs of your church, as well as have the best chance for city approval. Please contact me at 651 433-2274, or by e-mail at a.hurlburt@ci.scandia.mn.us to discuss what steps we might take together to explore this issue. 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