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09-02-2008 Meeting & PC CITY OF SCANDIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, September 2, 2008 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) Nomination for Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers b) Michael and Emily Mellgren DBA Select Hardwoods, LLC. Certificate of Compliance for Business Office at 21150 Ozark Court North (Resolution 09-02-08-01) c) Set Dates for 2009 Truth in Taxation and Levy Adoption Hearing d) Completion of Improvements in The Sanctuary 1) Assessment Agreement and Waiver 2) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report (Resolution 09-02-08-02) 6. Recommendations from the Planning Commission a) Tom and Lisa Stanek. Variances Including Lot Size and Setbacks to Construct a New Single-Family Dwelling at 19107 Layton Avenue North (Resolution 09-02-08-xx) b) Christ's Household of Faith Church and School. Conditional Use Permit for Additional Animal Units and Variance for Animal Feedlot setback from White Rock Lake at 19060 Manning Avenue North (Resolution 09-02-08-xx) 7. Adjournment PD l l/a n,i 7a A-6-- _ FOREST LAKE no TOWN & COUNTRY SANITATION DISPOSAL P.O. Box 757 INCORPORATED P.O.Box 564 Forest Lake,MN 55025 .� Wyoming,MN 55092 (651)464-2321 (651)462-5298 Fax(651)462-3010 •• Fax (651)462-3010 August 29, 2008 City of Scandia 14727 209th Street North Scandia MN 55073 Re: Clean up day September 27, 2008 Dolores Peterson and City Council, We have spoken recently regarding the fall clean up which is scheduled for September 27th at the city offices. Our experience this spring was disappointing as far as participation goes. We had a bitterly cold, windy day and are sure it was easier to stay home and be warm and dry. There was never a line up of more than three cars and sometimes gaps of five to ten minutes between customers. Greater participation would have generated more income and the loads would have been heavier, but subsidized. We are enclosing the spring bill, showing the costs to the city. It is our suggestion that you guarantee sunshine and lots of advertising for the 27th or consider having one clean up per year and advertise it that way. Advertising is paramount for a successful turnout. Let us know what you are thinking. We want this to be a win-win for all participants; the city, the residents and our company. If it is your decision to go ahead with the clean up on the 27th, we are of course, at your disposal. Respectfully, S4C 7)7(1.616, Marge Strand I ) s' Enclosure g‘32_ 0 JfA1 � � 130 6 I v SRC,RC,Inc. PO Box 564 6320 East Viking Blvd Date Wyoming MN 55092 6/30/2008 651-462-1099 Bill To City of Scandia 14727 209th Street North Scandia,MN 55073 Due Date Amount Due Amount Enc. 6/30/2008 $1,414.69 Date Description Amount Balance 03/30/2008 Balance forward 0.00 04/26/2008 30 YD Pull Charge 200.00 200.00 04/26/2008 Disposal Fee-30 yards @$8.50/yard 255.00 455.00 04/26/2008 Front Loader Pull Charge Rubbish 200.00 655.00 04/26/2008 Disposal Fee-2.14 tons 177.78 832.78 04/26/2008 85 Yards Scrap Metal @$12/yard 1,020.00 1,852.78 04/26/2008 Freon Appliances- 15 @$35.00 525.00 2,377.78 04/26/2008 Non-Freon Appliances-31 @$15.00 465.00 2,842.78 04/26/2008 47 Batteries @ N/C 0.00 2,842.78 04/26/2008 135 Gallons of Oil @ N/C 0.00 2,842.78 04/26/2008 Tire Disposal-45 tires collected by D&G Tire Recycle 0.00 2,842.78 04/26/2008 State Rubbish Tax 6.5% 29.57 2,872.35 04/26/2008 State Rubbish Tax 17% 30.22 2,902.57 04/26/2008 39.5%CEC Tax 70.22 2,972.79 04/26/2008 Florescent Bulbs 6 @.65 each 3.90 2,976.69 04/26/2008 PMT 105 Gate Recepts -1,562.00 1,414.69 • Current 1-30 Days Past Due 31-60 Days Past 61-90 Days Past Over 90 Days Past Amount Due Due Due Due 1,414.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $1,414.69 Meeting Date: 9/2/2008 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider making a nomination to the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD) board of managers. Deadline/ Timeline: The County requested nominations by September 12. Background: • Cities and townships may nominate individuals to serve on the board of managers of watershed districts. Appointments are made by the county board. • After receiving notice from Washington County of a vacancy created by the resignation of Frederick Markqwardt, the city advertised for citizens interested in appointment to the CMSCWD board. One application has been received. • In April, in response to other vacancies on the board, the city received applications from George Weiss Jr. (18834 Layton Ave. N.), Michael White (13310 188th St. N.) and Jason Husveth (17085 Olinda Trail, May Township.) The Council nominated Michael White. Jason Husveth was appointed by the County Board. • Mr. White has indicated that he remains interested in the appointment. A new application has been received from Gary Orlich. Recommendation: The Council should consider whether to resubmit the nomination of Michael White, or consider nominating one of the other applicants. Attachments/ • Letter dated August 7, 2008 from Washington County Materials provided: • Application for apphointment to watershed district from Gary Orlich, 14777 197t St. N. Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (cmsc wsd nominations) Page 1 of 1 08/26/08 (//64tt''''' Office of Administration Washington ) James R.Schug .-c0un ', ►°'". ' County Administrator Molly F.O'Rourke RECEIVED Deputy Administrator RECEIVED 6 August 7, 2008 CITY OF E;CANDIA -_ TO: City Clerks of Grant May Township Hugo Scandia Marine on St. Croix Stillwater Township The County was just notified that Frederick Markwardt, Marine on St. Croix, has resigned as a member on the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District. State statute provides that the County Board may select watershed district managers from lists of nominees submitted by the municipalities that are wholly or partially in the watershed district. If you wish to submit nominees for consideration, it should be sent to me prior to September 12, 2008. State statute requires that members be appointed to "fairly represent the various hydrologic areas within the watershed district". Since the vacancy is from Marine on St. Croix, that area would be given preference. A copy of the county's advisory board application form is enclosed. Please duplicate it as necessary. Further information on the nature of duties involved is attached and may be copied as necessary. Thank you for your assistance in filling this important watershed position. Sincerely, Patricia A. R ddatz Administrative Assistant pr c County Board of Commissioners James R. Schug, County Administrator Amanda Strommer, Public Health &Environment Program Manager Jim Shaver, Administrator, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District I Enclosure Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6001 • Fax: 651-430-6017 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Washington Watershed Districts County Brown's Creek APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Carnelian-Marine Comfort Lake-Forest TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Lake Ramsey-Washington ( A<iu i 1421NL Metro Watershed District Rice Creek South Washington INSTRUCTIONS: Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. MI applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Notice of Rights Identified on back. (Please Print) �' NAME: L- ,�-,V L, L(-f• fr7 Any PALL Last First I Middle ADDRESS: I `it 7 7 I q S t, N m 1 �tf4e., o IJ' 5 ( o tu 5-SO 7 Street City State Zip TELEPHONE: [,SJ — `t 3 3 —3 Home Business 1 FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS: 9 M-rn A n A i J C 1 ,\Jt N-a P 1 f IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: LIST EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OFA WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: C. i x I I N Nc i N(z.0& G v e:s c;i �� ke j 1.5 / f1 r- LI 1. i - C' �,y.{).eQ (C//C Q_ A.) _4 AJ/) '•-/.02 1 C P jRA r.1 c� A < '.S r'lf !Qi:A A Ltit.4-1-S A,t..)11 /� L4 De c(� �J ep IYC. c c X t t I�v ry n'] �:C� k'c fA L / is, iJ t)' 17 A r3 / uo-1 C;`f'f. AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETING AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? \/C � � -A m A e2f-1 1'�c�' LL —7i vr. n 1 c y f)\C t /Nn 11 /9-U` Of' 4/ v-tom - f-A t' -ffsc PSC , ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE, OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY,STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?NO IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: 7 h 2 c C , / 0.j ODSI ± IQ (J + kf R� ,: , 5-4-4 pe„Q sio r-1 D t v7) 7-6 C) (Imp /C �CecS 3Se'.Zu Q AS �' Ci cic:n/1' c>f -I'tU G G�,),4ri 1�, '�tet/S NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. ✓Z V IC 4(2 �O / i -4-c L;�,4 C.. (l J 1 1 d/ U rc PCJ,- e C - — _J `� (� C ,J S)i G '`L v( C w `F/`L v L Cc, 71 m E C. C � ce4, �=_i� o ,�.! �I`�!✓,l L--r !'�� ,74 5 J e /v - 1 l c; Az; 4-=* ._ -1 � yy1 lc N > .SS - lf}-7 ' J J PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT: ,gEu'1t�W n Jo,p �7 fi -.IJ �f ..�C /c j7+7\C.. � G CC GIB= �< < r ! C: IP. t 1t-S' .r �)j }2-0 t e�� Cci ,'✓ e �ld 41 N5 Ca N 1 y Re c eci1 p .moo �crt S / j)/1--c + s_i C,u2 / -.S .,4i -�) .C'f s_ 5"rt S A ; m k0V C. nr,O 4 44;ft Z 1"Nil u `I`l►J 7'-k e t.S fC t c I WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? / O v\-" i ic' E S�2 •CIA1c,vC<.. f-c) JQ. -1`-i< C�:fr r►ti �-�+. A, ) LlIA A cLLB , i 3'f-2rc t ll' L 'hcc1j` n ;c#Cz. HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES NO DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? A/O 1UE ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? Ai 0 NC.. NOTICE OF RIGHTS In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private information collected from you. Private data is that information which is available to you, Washington County Administration and the department to which you are applying but not to the public. The purpose of the collected information is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested information is voluntary,although refusal to supply the information may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. All other information obtained from you is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O.Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 I/you need assistance due to disability or language barrier please call 6 51-430-6000(771651-l30-6 46 AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER r Gary P. Orlich 14777 197th Street North Marine on the St. Croix, MN 651-433-3191 Experience Profile Experienced engineer serving the Transportation Industry for over thirty years in various capacities. Previous experience involves directing a 14 member design group in the areas of highway preliminary and final design. including the direct project management of transportation projects ranging from minor rural roadways to major urban multi-lane freeways with complex interchanges. Major public clients as a consultant were the Minnesota Department of Transportation, cities and counties in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, and private clients were the Mall of America and the Children's Gran Prix of= Minnesota. Additional experience includes right of way acquisition, construction management. cost estimating, drainage, preparation of specifications, agreements and special studies. Experience From To 2005 2008 ARM of Minnesota Instructor for Concrete Technology RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom and Lab instruction for the testing and sampling of concrete on transportation related construction projects. 2003 2005 MN/DOT Research Research Management Engineer RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of staff including engineers, technicians and managers in the management of contracts with university research staff and private consultants. Directed projects utilizing federal, state and state-aid funding. Served on panels and committees at the University of Minnesota and Local Road Research Board. 2000 2003 Metro Transit Busway Corridor Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Drafting of tasks for consultant contracts. selection of consultants. project management of consultant team on Riverview Corridor in St. Paul and design consultant for transit shelters and related facilities on the Northwest Corridor in Hennepin County. This position involved participation on corridor wide design team with County. City and MN/DOT staff to coordinate transit improvements with other design improvements planned for the corridor. Gary P. Orlich Page 2 1997 2000 Parsons Transportation Group Senior Associate Responsibilities: Served as Civil Engineering Department Head directing the design of major highway projects in Departments of Transportation for Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa. Other clients include County Highway Departments and Cities within the metropolitan area. Other responsibilities and experience include the preparation of feasibility studies for proposed railroad grade separations, commuter rail studies for Anoka and Hennepin County projects, and cost estimating and design review of Hiawatha tight Rail Project plans prior to bidding on the Design-Build Contract. 1986 1997 BRW, INC. Senior Associate Responsibilities: Municipal Design Directed the preliminary and final design of the following projects: 215 Street Railroad Underpass in the City of Moorhead. MN; Valley View Road in the City of Eden Prairie, MN; Trunk Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue in the City of St. Louis Park, MN; Dell Road including a Railroad Overpass in the City of Eden Prairie, MN. Also served as project manager and lead designer for two segments of 77th Street in the City of Richfield, MN. These projects involved the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates involving special funding from the Federal Demonstration category in the amount of $30 million. Each project contained grading, concrete pavement, public and private utility relocation involving agreements, storm sewers, noise walls, signing, striping, lighting, and coordination of signal design with city and MN/DOT staff. r Gary P. Orlich Page 3 Major Projects Design Major projects include the TH77/1-494 interchanges constructed to serve the Mall of America in Bloomington. I served as the project manager for this $55 Million project that involved all aspects of highway and bridge design with extensive retaining wall systems. This responsibility involved directing two additional design consultants' staff, soils consultants, and right of way coordination with the City of Bloomington staff Special design issues were the requirement to maintain traffic through the corridor in each stage of the project and maintain access to adjacent business sites including the Met Center and the construction site of the Mall of America. Right of Way On the TH77/I-494 project, I had direct involvement in all aspects of the right of way acquisition. I participated as a team member of the City of Bloomington Acquisition Group that acquired all parcels through direct purchase and condemnation proceedings for the transportation improvements to serve the Mall of America complex. This required special access studies and direct testimony to assist the appraisers and attorneys with each parcel. On other projects, 1 provided assistance to the State Attorney General staff on the issues of access to parcels during construction, loss of parking to adjacent business sites and related design issues. Gary P. Orlich Page 4 Construction This involved providing construction management services on several major projects which consist of coordination of activities with contractors staff, sub-contractors, geotechnical staff utility companies. local residents. city, county. MN/DOT staff and suppliers of materials on each project. This responsibility includes the preparation of all documents and reports required of the funding agency. On federal funded projects, this required participation in a final audit. This experience relates to the following- projects and their respective owners or clients: Valley View Road, Dell Road and Railroad Underpass, City of Eden Prairie; 21 st Street Railroad Underpass, City of Moorhead; TH77/1-494 Interchange, Killebrew Drive, 81 St Street Interchange and 24th Avenue Interchange, City of Bloomington; TH 169. MN/DOT District 1; 77th Street, City of Richfield (two projects). 1969 1986 Minnesota Department of Transportation District Noise Studies Engineer, District Noise and Air Quality Engineer, and District Detail Design Engineer On noise studies, major projects were I-35W in Minneapolis, TH 3 in St. Paul and Th280-35W in Roseville. As Detail Design Engineer, I supervised four design squads and coordinated with several consultant contracts. Projects ranged from large- scale such as I-94 in Washington County, 1-494 in Dakota County and Cedar Avenue in Bloomington to smaller scale overlay and safety improvement projects within the District. Gary P Orlich Page 5 Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Michigan Technological University Licenses Minnesota -10453 Wisconsin— 24328 Memberships Institute of Transportation Engineers-Associate Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society- Past President, Scholarship Committee University of MN Long Range Planning Committee-Member Consulting Engineers Council- Past Member of Board and Legislative Committee Meeting Date: 9/2/08 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Michael and Emily Mellgren DBA Select Hardwoods, LLC for a business office at 21150 Ozark Court North. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The building has been used as an office for businesses in the past. Select Hardwoods will use the space for office functions only and will not store any equipment at this site. • Ample parking is available. • A sign will be placed above the store front that will be similar to signs of other tenants. A sign will also be added to the plaza monument sign with the company's name on it. • No additional exterior lighting will be added. Recommendation: My recommendation is to issue the Certificate of Compliance for this new business. Attachments/ • Draft resolution Materials provided: • Zoning application Contact(s): Michael Mellgren, 651 257-6468 Prepared by: Steve Thorp, Code Official Select Hardwoods Cert of Comp Page 1 of 1 08/26/08 CITY OF SCANDIA RESOLUTION NO. 09-02-08-XX CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR 21150 OZARK COURT NORTH WHEREAS, Michael and Emily Mellgren, DBA Select Hardwoods, LLC have made application for a Certificate of Compliance to locate a business office in the Retail Business District; and WHEREAS, the property is located at 21150 Ozark Court North, also described as Washington County Parcel ID #14-032-20-43-0009, Washington County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request on September 2, 2008; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request of Michael and Emily Mellgren DBA Select Hardwoods, LLC, for a Certificate of Compliance. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following conditions of approval shall be met: 1. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with issuance of this permit. Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 2nd day of September, 2008. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk/ Administrator 1 , . . . . .. . File No. ,(,7OgoL. . r\ `":). .j `--\‘,'l,lON Fft-= PLAIVN 4 NG AND ZONING REQUEST C :y of,Scandia, Minnesota 14727-209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073 651/433-2274 Facsimile Machine 651/433-5112 Please,read before completing: The City will not begin processing an application that is incomplete. Detailed submission requirements may be found in the'Scandia Development Code,available at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Location: (street address, if applicable) t(,-T 2. Washington County Parcel ID: ;S73 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary) I S4a +- ffi;,Vckuf d,l U-C_ - Ofii L4 S r(ti u. (rn i no x.it10 rt1'1r vt E S 1rArta 1/1z (e. ZYIl} I t StA.1'U� >111 j�1LVlf .�l XI S 1�� - ✓caw ..�[00,e-tas ! ) 4. Owner(s): Phone: (b) L c;i _ 4,?,--4 - 3-7 7 i Street Address: i 1 1 5 Q t-t ,j1 S E-Mail: , s�ut-I�tiz.v�.tt,(hob-�' i1 t�'Ytsu,�. City/ State: Cw i U � ( J rn� 5`. CI Zip: _s U I ( yYi 5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone: r (h) UPI _ 7- 014t L.YYh ' 1 g)iik.li (b) O-il - y34 _ 377I Street Address (Mailing): 11 )ple; Ly c( 4-4- E-Mail. • S Lu kYhlLvd to t � H .1----N �- City/ State: CAA) s liti (.iI Zip: t4NYt i 6. Requested Action(s): (check a 1 that apply) Variance Minor Subdivision Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit Development Interim Use Permit Preliminary Plat/Major Subdivision Certificate of Compliance (Residential) Preliminary Plat/Open Space Conservation Subdivision Certificate of Compliance(Commercial) Final Hai Map Amendment (Zoning or Comprehensive Plan) k • - 'ension Text Amendment (Zoning or Comprehensive Plan) I • f;,egttr.;►: (attach separate %rr-ct r ; 1, ((r.•t _ y : __- kta6f. h r? _ • *AL_ WkLVi ovi,c 1fit —� — L 1 k 1 'G_ jtt> — ____ GL'Atik.A. NAftsa_ 1.4 A_ 8. Project Name: I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this application are complete and accurate. I understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing, reviewing and hearing the application. These costs shall include,but are not limited to: publication and mailing of notices; review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants; legal costs, and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. Any balance remaining after review is complete will be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits. PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant, the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee owner in order for this application to be considered complete. Property Fee Owner Signature(s) Date: Applicant Signature(s) Date: r ~ 7 .//-06 For City Use Only Application Fees: *t'l ; (i - PAID Parcel Search Fee: CIYOF SCANDIA Escrow Deposit: Meeting Date: 9/2/2008 Agenda Item: 6, e..,) City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Set the dates for the 2009 Truth in Taxation & Levy Adoption Hearings. Deadline/ Timeline: Dates must be certified to Washington County by September 15. Background: • The city is required to hold a Truth in Taxation (T in T)public hearing prior to holding a hearing on adoption of the 2008 tax levy. A date between November 29 and December 13 must be selected for the initial hearing, and a continuation date must be selected at least 5 but no more than 14 business days after the initial hearing. Continuation hearings cannot be held later than December 20. The final levy must be adopted at a date subsequent to the initial hearing, and must be announced at the initial hearing. • Initial hearing dates for the county, school districts and special taxing districts are reserved first by state law, and cannot be used by cities. The first and third Mondays of December(December 1 and December 8) are reserved for cities. Hearings must be held after 5:00 p.m. unless they are held on a Saturday. Hearings may not be held on a Sunday. • If the Council wishes to hold the adoption hearing on for the 2008 tax levy at the December 16 regular meeting, there are two possible(weekday) options for the initial T in T hearing: December 1 or December 8. If December 1 is selected, the continuation hearing could be held on December 8 or 15. If for some reason those dates would not work, the continuation hearing could be held on December 10 or 11, but those dates are discouraged because they conflict with continuation hearings scheduled by ISD 2144 and Metro taxing districts. If December 8 is selected for the initial hearing, the continuation hearing would have to be held on December 15. (The continuation hearing may be cancelled if the Council decides it is not needed.) • Any other dates for the initial hearing would require a special meeting to be held for the levy adoption hearing, sometime between December 17 and 27. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council select December 1 as the initial hearing date, and December 8 for the continuation hearing. Attachments/ • None Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (t in t and levy hearing dates) Page 1 of 1 08/26/08 Meeting Date: 9/2/2008 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss the completion of public improvements in The Sanctuary development and approve the following: 1. Assessment Agreement and Waiver 2. Resolution No. 09-02-08-02 Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The Sanctuary is a 58.18-acre, 6-lot subdivision located on Oxboro Circle, east of Oxboro Avenue. The township signed a development agreement with Brian Iverson in June of 2005. • In October of 2005, at the recommendation of the town engineer, the financial guarantee for the project was reduced to $9,375 for streets and $3,000 for landscaping, a total of$12,375. • Ideally, the pavement wear course should have been finished in the next construction season (in 2006.) Now, the pavement has begun to deteriorate and curbs have been damaged under heavy loads and several seasons of snow removal without adequate pavement. • The developer has indicated he does not have sufficient resources to complete the project, and the three lots he still owns (including one with an existing home) will soon be foreclosed upon by his lender. • On August 20, the City Attorney notified the developer of his default on the development agreement. The city will be able to draw on the remaining letter of credit after 30 days have passed. • The $12,375 financial guarantee is inadequate to make the needed repairs and complete the street paving. The City Engineer estimates that it will cost $42,163 to complete the work. • The City Attorney has prepared documents that, if signed by the developer, will petition the city to undertake the improvement of Oxboro Circle, and agree to an assessment of the costs to the Page 1 of 2 08/29/08 portion of the development he still owns (Lots 3, 5 and 6, Block 1, The Sanctuary.) The agreement would waive any irregularities and the right to appeal the assessment. The assessment terms would be 6.5%per year, over 5 years. • If a decision to proceed is made on September 2, the engineer could proceed immediately to prepare the required reports and obtain quotes for the work, which could be approved at the September 16 meeting. This should allow for the completion of the project yet this year. • Sufficient funds remain in the City's contractual road maintenance budget for 2008 to do the project. Eventually this would be paid back through collection of the assessments. Recommendation: I recommend that the Council approve the agreement and adopt the resolution. This is contingent upon Mr. Iverson signing the petition and assessment agreement. It would very desirable to complete the project this year to avoid further deterioration of the street and increased costs next year. The petition is only possible if Mr. Iverson still owns the property; once the foreclosure occurs we will need to deal with the lenders which will delay action. Attachments/ • Landscape Plan, The Sanctuary Materials provided: • Letter dated August 18, 2008 from City Engineer Paul Hornby • Petition for Improvement • Agreement of Assessment and Waiver of Irregularity and Appeal • Draft Resolution 09-02-08-02, Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (sanctuary oxboro improvement) Page 2 of 2 08/29/08 V.LOS3NNIIf 'dINSNAO.L V/ONVOS AIM "'°""' a z+orsattul nlrr-n160 C00-06 VA 33C111V.,• ri050101 •STGdr30111V s+aanms arm•sa3�wsH3 trill, NV7d 3dV3SONV7 -"'�-',• ,°�`-" '" "'°" _.] rr. .a.,,maid.,,..va. GO . n A� .., \vI'9r¢tl33^I9N33fS'ddONO2SNIa r AUVIIIO Y IS �r'.{ I 5,, „,Y 3.ro JNI43Aa71S QNt17 NOSd3QNY Q Ill 1V I J Nil — ------, m `- J —�--- a!'�b/! 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As requested by staff, we have prepared an opinion of cost, estimating the cost of punch list items and construction that remains to be completed. The remaining work necessary to complete the project includes the following: Construction, construction observation, preparation of record plans, re-bidding the remaining work, and review for final project acceptance. We estimate the amount to complete construction (including engineering fees)to be in the amount of$42,200. Attached is our opinion of cost estimating the remaining construction items and costs that would be incurred for you r information. Please review the enclosed information and contact me if the City of Scandia would like to initiate completion of this work. If you have questions regarding the remaining construction, please do not hesitate to contact me at 651-967-4625. Sincerely, BONESTROO Paul Hornby, PE City Engineer enclosure Copy: Brian Iverson, Developer Steve Thorpe, City of Scandia Building Official St.Paul St Cloud Rochester Milwaukee Chicago Engineering Planning • innovation The Sanctuary Cost Estimate to Finish Project 568-Gen Scandia, MN August 18, 2008 Item Units Qty. Unit Price Total Part 1 - Construction CB - Doghouse, invert, & bench work EA 2 $400 00 $800.00 OCS - Doghouse work EA 1 $250.00 $250 00 Sawcut Bituminous LF 450 $3.00 $1,350.00 Remove Bituminous SY 275 $5.00 $1,375.00 Bituminous Patching TN 40 $75.00 $3,000.00 Remove & Replace Curb & Gutter LF 35 $35.00 $1,225.00 Saw & Seal Cracked Curb & Gutter EA 1 $250.00 $250.00 Clean 15" RCP line LF 50 $8.00 $400.00 LV4 Bitumious Wear Course, (B) TN 290 $60.00 $17,400.00 Bituminous Tack Coat Gal 185 $3.00 $555.00 Sweep Streets and Curb & Gutter LS 1 $500.00 $500.00 MnDOT 250 Seed Mix SY 500 $3.00 $1,500.00 Total Part 1 -Construction $28,605.00 Part 2 - Project Inspection - QA/QC Construction Inspection LS 1 $3,225.00 $3,225.00 Concrete Testing LS 1 $500.00 $500.00 Bituminous Testing LS 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Total Part 2 - Project Inspection - QA/QC $4,725.00 Part 3 - Producing Record Plans Survey Field Work & Office Work LS 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 *Hand written Total Part 3 - Producing Record Plans $2,500.00 Part 4 - Re-Bidding Work Construction Quote, Bidding, Awarding LS 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Final Project Acceptance LS 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Total Part 4 - Re-Bidding Work $2,500.00 Estimated Total $38,330.00 Contingencies 10% $3,833.00 I Estimated Total Project Cost to Finish $42,163.00 I AGREEMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND WAIVER OF IRREGULARITY AND APPEAL THIS AGREEMENT, is made this day of August, 2008, between the City of Scandia, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as (the "City") and Brian N. Iverson, 19671 Oxboro Circle, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047, hereinafter referred to as (the"Owner"). In consideration of the action of the City Council, at the Owner's request, to cause the installation of the wear course of bituminous surfacing on Oxboro Circle and to repair the base course of bituminous surfacing with associated work and to assess 100% of the cost thereof against Lots 3, 5 and 6, Block l, The Sanctuary, Owner agrees to pay the estimated cost thereof in the sum of$42,163.00 with interest thereon at the rate of 6.5% per annum over a period of five years. Owner further agrees that the estimated assessment may be exceeded if the increases are a result of requests made by the Owner or otherwise approved by the Owner in a subsequent separate written document. Owner expressly waives objection to any irregularity with regard to the said improvement assessments and any claim that the amount thereof levied against Owner's property is excessive, together with all rights to appeal in the courts. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written. Brian N. Iverson, Owner CITY OF SCANDIA BY: BY: Dennis D. Seefeldt, Its Mayor Anne Hurlburt, Clerk/Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT Scandia, Minnesota , 2008 To the City Council of Scandia Minnesota: I, the owner of real property abutting on Oxboro Circle in the City of Scandia, described as follows, to-wit: Lots 3, 5 and 6, Block l, The Sanctuary hereby petition that such street be improved by the installation of the wear course of bituminous surfacing and the repair of the base course of bituminous surfacing with associated work pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §429 and that the City assess the entire cost of the improvement against my described property and I hereby agree to pay the entire cost as apportioned by the City. Brian N. Iverson CITY OF SCANDIA RESOLUTION NO. 09-02-08-02 RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA: 1. That a certain Petition requesting the improvement of Oxboro Court in the City of Scandia by the installation of the wear course bituminous surfacing and the repair of the base course of bituminous surfacing with associated work filed with the Council August 29, 2008, is hereby declared to be signed by the required percentage of owners of property affected thereby. This declaratio0n is made in conformity to Minnesota Statutes §429.035. 2. The Petition for the improvement is hereby referred to the City Consulting Engineer and that person is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible; whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement: the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended; and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels. Adopted by the Council this 2nd day of September, 2008. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor ATTEST: Administrator/ Clerk ala-/ee e 5, 6-0 AGREEMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND WAIVER OF IRREGULARITY AND APPEAL THIS AGREEMENT, is made this 2nd day of September, 2008, between the City of Scandia, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as (the "City") and Brian N. Iverson, 19671 Oxboro Circle, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047, hereinafter referred to as (the "Owner"). The Owner, being in default of the terms and conditions of that certain Development Agreement between the parties for the development of The Sanctuary, in consideration of the action of the City Council, at the Owner's request, to cause the installation of the wear course of bituminous surfacing on Oxboro Circle and to repair the base course of bituminous surfacing with associated work and to assess 100% of the cost thereof against Lots 3, 5 and 6, Block 1, The Sanctuary, Owner agrees to pay the estimated cost thereof, including, but not limited to, all design, construction, consultant's and attorney's fees and costs in the sum of $42,163.00 with interest thereon at the rate of 6.5% per annum over a period of five years. Owner further agrees that the estimated assessment may be exceeded if the increases are a result of requests made by the Owner or otherwise approved by the Owner in a subsequent separate written document. The City agrees that the assessment will be reduced by any amounts received from the Owner or any financial security issued in connection with the Development Agreement to insure completion of the work. The City does not waive its requirement of the Owner that all work be completed on or before September 20, 2008 and this Agreement shall only become effective if the work is not completed by Owner by said date. Owner expressly waives objection to any irregularity with regard to the said improvement assessments and any claim that the amount thereof levied against Owner's property is excessive, together with all rights to appeal in the courts. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written. Brian N. Iverson, Owner CITY OF SCANDIA BY: BY: Dennis D. Seefeldt, Its Mayor Anne Huriburt, Clerk/Administrator City of Scandia, Minnesota NOTICE OF SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONDUCT SITE VISIT NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota, will hold a special meeting to visit the site and gather information concerning the following request that will come before the Commission at its September 2, 2008 regular meeting: Conditional Use Permit or Interim Use Permit for Additional Animal Units and Variance Requests from Feedlot Setback Requirements Location: 19060 Manning Avenue North Applicant: Christ's Household of Faith Church and School The site visit will be conducted on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. CDT. The site visit is an official Planning Commission meeting and is therefore open to the public. The Planning Commission will meet in the Scandia Community Center parking lot (14717 209`h St. N.) at 5:45 p.m. Interested citizens may meet at the Community Center at that same time and drive along with commissioners. The applicants are also invited to meet at the site. For questions please contact the Scandia City Office, 651 433-2274. Anne Hurlburt City Administrator/ Clerk August 27, 2008 CITY OF SCANDIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 2, 2008 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a) August 5, 2008 4. Public Hearings a) Tom and Lisa Stanek. Variances Including Lot Size and Setbacks to Construct a New Single-Family Dwelling at 19107 Layton Avenue North (continued from August 5, 2008) b) Christ's Household of Faith Church and School. Conditional Use Permit for Additional Animal Units and Variance for Animal Feedlot setback from White Rock Lake at 19060 Manning Avenue North 5. New Business 6. Old Business 7. Adjournment 8/27/2008 August 5, 2008 The Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on the above date. The following were in attendance: Chairman Chris Ness, Commissioners Tom Krinke, Susan Rodsjo, Peter Schwarz, Building Official Steve Thorp and TKDA Planner Berry Farrington. Absent: Commissioner Christine Maefsky. Chairman Ness called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES Commissioner Krinke, seconded by Commissioner Rodsjo, moved to approve the agenda as presented and the July 1, 2008 Planning Commission minutes. The motion passed unanimously. TOM AND LISA STANEK : VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOME AT 19107 LAYTON AVENUE Tom and Lisa Stanek are requesting variances to allow for construction of a new home located at 19107 Layton Avenue. The property is currently a vacant lot within the Shoreland Management District of Big Marine Lake. The property is less than a %-acre in size and approximately 75 feet wide. The submitted house plans propose a two-story walkout which measures 32 feet in height. The applicant provided a letter from Washington County Department of Public Health stating that the 201 wastewater treatment system has capacity to serve the home. TKDA Planner Berry Farrington presented the planner's report. In order to develop the lot as proposed, variances are needed for lot size, lot width, setback from the Ordinary High Water level (OHW), right of way setback and lot coverage exceeding 25%. A recommendation to relocate the proposed deck to the north side allows for a 47 foot OHW setback established by the house. The applicant proposes to use pervious paver systems to build the driveway, path and two patios, for a total of 12% of the site. The planner recommends that this area should not be fully excluded from the calculation of lot coverage. As the proposed house, deck and entrance pad cover 25% of the lot, a variance for excess lot coverage was also included in the request. Ms. Farrington presented findings to support conditional approval of the request. Chairman Ness opened the hearing to the public. Doug Salmela, 19091 Layton Avenue: Mr. Salmela expressed his view that the lot was classified as unbuildable and a sufficient hardship does not exist to grant this variance request. Mr. Salmela felt this would set a precedence for future variance requests. Brad Bergo, 19123 Layton Avenue: Mr. Bergo presented a petition signed by 62 neighborhood residents opposing the variance request. Among their concerns is the capacity of the 201 septic system to handle another connection. Mr. Bergo brought forth his concern about the effect a developed lot would have on the natural drainage of stormwater onto his adjacent property, possibly resulting in flooding onto his lot. Mr. Bergo concluded by stating his opposition due to lack of an existing hardship. Scandia Planning Commission August 5, 2008 Page 2 Ann Myre, 19111 Larkspur Avenue: Ms. Myre expressed her opposition, stating that the scale of the house is excessive and not consistent with the neighborhood. She felt the building of this house would detract from scenic views the residents currently have. Mike White, 13310 188`h Street: Mr. White stated his view that the lot is too small to allow for a house of this size; the scale of the house is too large for the neighborhood; and the structure is too close to the lake. Jim Shaver, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed Administrator: Mr. Shaver felt this would be a risky variance to approve as it appears to have a detrimental effect on water quality due to the high impervious surface of the proposed plans and the insufficient setback from the OHW. Commissioner Rodsjo asked Mr. Shaver for his view on pervious pavers. Mr. Shaver replied that if the paver system is not maintained, failure will occur. Jeff Dahlberg, 19151 Layton Avenue: Mr. Dahlberg felt this variance request should be denied based on the 100 foot lake setback being the requirement. Mr. Dahlberg was concerned how this structure would contribute to additional run-off into Big Marine Lake. Darlene Schueller, 19203 Layton Avenue: Ms. Schueller felt the city should strictly enforce the setbacks that are required. Liz Kramer, 19126 Layton Avenue: Ms. Kramer is opposed to this variance request. Dick Bohrer, 18849 Layton Avenue: Mr. Bohrer feels this is an unbuildable site and would have a negative effect on the capacity of the 201 septic system. Paula Marshall, 19130 Larkspur Avenue: Ms. Marshall expressed opposition due to the greater than 50% variance requests and feels the proposed house does not fit the character of the neighborhood. Ken Kopka, 18420 Norell Avenue: Mr. Kopka supports this variance request as he feels it would be an improvement to the neighborhood. Chairman Ness closed the public comment portion of the hearing. Tom Stanek, Applicant, addressed the commission with the history of lot. It was a "junk lot" when purchased five years ago and he has since cleaned it up and is requesting to further improve on it. The neighborhood currently supports a variety of homes and Mr. Stanek feels that this house would have no problem fitting in. Mr. Stanek stated that multiple variance requests have been approved for many lots in this area near the lake. Washington County Department of Public Health has confirmed that there is sufficient capacity for hook-up into the 201 collector system. Scandia Planning Commission August 5, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Schwarz questioned who determined that this property is unbuildable? Attorney Hebert explained that ultimately the city can determine this when an application comes before it. Regulations change over time, allowing for changes in classification. A lot may be non- conforming,but still buildable once certain conditions are met. The property tax on a lot will adjust once a variance to allow for improvement is approved. Commissioner Rodsjo reiterated that an unbuildable classification is not concrete due to changes in rules over time. Councilmember Peterson inquired if a paving assessment to the owner was made when the road was improved. Administrator Hurlburt will look into this. Commissioner Schwarz expressed his view on variances that were approved in the past. Most were granted to lots that had existing structures on them and the improvements allowed for a better use of the property. Mr. Schwarz sees no hardship in this application as the proposed building does not meet the requirements of the lot. Consideration may be given if the lot coverage can be reduced as much as possible. Tom Herman, builder for Mr. Stanek, explained that the natural drainage areas of the lot will not be disturbed, and improvements to the drainage area are being considered. Maintenance plans are in place for the pervious paver system. Commissioner Rodsjo stated that most houses along Big Marine Lake do not conform to established setbacks and are even closer in some instances. Commissioner Rodsjo recommended that the 25% lot coverage must be met in order to protect the water quality. This could be done by replacing the patio area and establishing rock gardens within the site. Mayor Seefeldt would like to see the lot coverage lowered to at least 25% and increase the OHW setback as much as possible. The obtrusiveness from the lakeside should be minimized. Councilmember Yehle felt the owner has a right to build within reason but could not support a variance to lot coverage over 25%. Yehle referenced DNR Specialist Molly Shodeen's memo regarding the DNR's concerns of the pervious paver maintenance schedule and that a small lot may not accommodate all the amenities that an owner desires. Yehle views this application as squeezing an oversized house on a small lot and that the structure should be made as conforming as possible. The commissioners were in agreement that the two-story walkout does not fit the character of the neighborhood and would appear misplaced. Councilmember Peterson voiced her agreement. Mayor Seefeldt suggested to the applicant that he work with the Watershed to develop a Best Management Practices plan in an effort to improve on the lake quality. The applicants were advised to resubmit plans of a reduced scale. Scandia Planning Commission August 5, 2008 Page 4 Commissioner Schwarz, seconded by Commissioner Krinke, moved to continue the variance hearing to the September meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ROSS AND MARTA NELSON :VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CLOSER TO THE ROAD (RESOLUTION 08-05-08-03) Applicants Ross and Marta Nelson were present to request a variance to construct an accessory structure closer to the road right-of-way than the principal structure at 12445 235th Street. The property is 4.85 acres. TKDA Planner Berry Farrington presented the planner's report which recommended approval as there are no alternative sites on the property to locate the 1,200 square foot structure. All other regulations are met. Chairman Ness opened the hearing to the public. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Schwarz stated that the property is adequately screened from the road and sees no problem in granting this variance. Commissioner Schwarz, seconded by Commissioner Krinke, moved to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution 08-05-08-03 Approving a Variance Request for 12445 235th Street. The motion passed unanimously. MARK AND COLLEEN KAISER: VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CLOSER TO THE ROAD (RESOLUTION 08-05-08-04) Applicants Mark and Colleen Kaiser were present to request a variance to construct an accessory structure closer to the road right-of-way than the principal structure at 14440 Old Marine Trail. The property is 5.3 acres and lies within the Hay Lake Shoreland District. TKDA Planner Berry Farrington presented the planner's report. A variance for location is required as the proposed 2,000 square foot structure does not meet Section 9.2 (2)(B) of the Zoning Ordinance that states a structure may be closer to the road than the house on lots greater than 5 acres if it is at least 200 feet from the road right-of-way. Due to the nature of the lot, the structure will be built approximately 100 feet from the right-of-way. The planner recommends approval as no alternative sites exist on the lot for placement of the structure. Chairman Ness opened the hearing to the public. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Crum asked for clarification of the property on the north side of the house. Planner Farrington stated that the setback from a wetland could not be met on that site. Scandia Planning Commission August 5,2008 Page 5 Mayor Seefeldt stated the lot is heavily wooded and the building would be adequately screened. Plans show the structure preferably placed further from the lakeside. Commissioner Krinke, seconded by Commissioner Rodsjo, moved to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution 08-05-08-04 Approving a Variance Request for 14440 Old Marine Trail. The motion passed unanimously. SCOT AND COURTNEY TAYLOR: AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT MEISTERS BAR AND GRILL (RESOLUTION 08-05-08-05) Applicants Scot and Courtney Taylor were present to request an amended Conditional Use Permit to allow for a volleyball court/boot hockey rink at Meister's Bar and Grill, located at 14808 Oakhill Road North. The owners proposed operating the rink on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. TKDA Planner Berry Farrington presented the planner's report. A draft resolution was prepared granting approval of the request. The resolution also included permit conditions for the existing operation so that all conditions which meet the commercial/retail CUP Ordinance are recorded into one document. The report recommends that the parking lot be striped and that grass be replanted around the disturbed area of the court/rink. A lighting plan must be submitted to conform to Ordinance standards. Chairman Ness opened the hearing to the public. Mike White, 13310 188`" Street: Mr. White inquired as to the hours of operation of the City's ice rink. The Scandia rink is open to 10:00 pm during the winter season. Discussion of the hours of operation followed. It was suggested that the condition regulating hours be modified to allow for an ending time of 9:00 pm on a daily basis. There were no additional comments and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Yehle asked for clarification of Condition #8 which requires Meisters to notify the City with a list and description of events. Administrator Hurlburt explained that this is designed to continue a system of communication to the City. The current owners have a good record of this, but it should be written into the CUP in the case of new ownership. Councilmember Peterson asked if a limit will be put on outdoor music events. Mr. Taylor stated that bands end at 11 p.m. Mayor Seefeldt stated that the public can dictate this. A permit is not required, but if complaints are registered, limits could be put on events. Commissioner Schwarz, seconded by Commissioner Krinke, moved to recommend to the City Council to approve draft Resolution 08-05-08-05 (with an amendment to hours of Scandia Planning Commission August 5, 2008 Page 6 operation for the volleyball/boot hockey rink) for an Amended Conditional Use Permit Request for Meister's Bar and Grill, 14808 Oakhill Road. The motion passed unanimously. JIM AND NANCY HERMES: PROPOSED LOT DIVISION IN KIRKHILL ESTATES Jim and Nancy Hermes, 22577 Kirk Avenue, were present for an informal discussion of a proposed lot division in Kirkhill Estates. They would like to reclaim Lot 7 as a separate buildable lot, as they had combined Lots 6 and 7 in 1995 for tax purposes. Since the original subdivision in 1972, zoning regulations have changed. The maximum density has been exceeded so that no subdivision would be allowed without a variance. The Hermes' were seeking advice on whether the proposed lot division would meet the criteria for issuance of a variance. As no final determination can be made until all required information is reviewed (survey, topography maps, soil tests, wetland delineation, etc.), the commissioners were not opposed to this request. Commissioner Krinke, seconded by Commissioner Rodsjo, moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Meeting Date: 9/2/08 Agenda Item: p . 6,, a) Planning Commission/City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Continue the public hearing on the application of Tom and Lisa Stanek for variances including lot size, setbacks and lot coverage to construct a new home on a vacant lot located at 19107 Layton Avenue. Deadline/ Timeline: 60-day review period expires September 15, 2008 Background: • The public hearing on this application was opened at the August 5, 2008 meeting and continued to the September meeting. The applicant was asked to resubmit a plan reducing the scale of the improvements. • Revised plans were received on August 26. The setback from the lake has been increased and the height of the structure decreased. A rain garden has been added and the impervious cover has been reduced to less than 25%, eliminating the need for a variance for lot coverage. • The planner will present the attached report and recommendations at the meeting on September 2, 2008. Recommendation: The planner has recommended approval of the variances with findings and conditions which have been incorporated into a draft resolution for use by the Planning Commission and City Council. Attachments/ • Draft Resolution 09-02-08-XX Approving Variance Request Materials provided: • TKDA Memorandum dated August 28, 2008 • TKDA Memorandum dated July 30, 2008 • Location Map • Survey dated July 27, 2008 • Letter from John Bower dated August 26, 2008 • Revised Application Materials received August 26, 2008 Contact(s): Tom Stanek, 763 228-0333 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator (stanek variance continued) Page 1 of 1 08/28/08 CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 09-02-08-XX VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 19107 LAYTON AVENUE WHEREAS,Tom and Lisa Stanek have made application for variances to allow lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 58.5 feet; and right of way setback of 15 feet located at 19107 Layton Avenue; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows: Lot 6, Block 1, Holiday Beach 2na Plat,Washington County, Minnesota; and and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 5, 2008, and continued the hearing to September 2, 2008, and has recommended approval for the variances to allow lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 58.5 feet; and right of way setback of 15 feet;and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request of Tom and Lisa Stanek for variances to allow lot size of 10,350 square feet;lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 58.5 feet; and right of way setback of 15 feet; based on the following findings: 1) The subject property has been maintained in separate ownership from contiguous parcels and therefore, as a nonconforming lot, is considered a separate parcel for the purposes of sale or development. 2) A hardship exists because a single family home is an allowed land use in the Agriculture, Shoreland Overlay Districts, but the existing lot is not big enough to allow for a home that conforms to all dimensional standards. Resolution No.: Page 2 of 3 3) The lot is a pre-existing lot on which it would be impossible to build a structure that meets the lot size, lot width, OHW setback, and right of way setback standards. 4) The small size of the lot was not created by the property owner. 5) The construction of the single family home will not alter the essential character of the area. The character of the area is a single family residential neighborhood with homes ranging in size from small cabins to larger year-round homes. The proposed home is similar in scale to other homes located on small riparian lots on Big Marine Lake allowed through the variance process. 6) The proposed home is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance to address environmental and aesthetic concerns, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan guidance for protecting natural resources and scenic views. The addition of landscaping and preservation of existing vegetation where feasible protects the environment and scenic view. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following conditions of approval shall be met: 1. That the structure is generally in conformance with either site plan, Layout A or Layout B, dated August 26, 2008 and revised building plans received by the City on August 26, 2008. 2. That the Applicant apply for a permit from the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District. 3. That a landscaping plan is submitted to the City. The landscaping plan must show plantings in the side yards and between the structure and right of way to provide screening from the neighboring properties and street. The landscaping plan must include planting of native species for stormwater management, such as raingardens. The Applicant must verify with the MnDNR regarding any necessary permit before landscaping below the OHW. The landscaping plan must show that existing vegetation is maintained where feasible, exclusive of any invasive species that may be present. All standards addressing Vegetation Alterations found within the Shoreland Management regulations apply. 4. That the connection and use of the 201 system comply with Scandia Ordinance 108, governing the 201 system. 5. That a permit is granted from Washington County Department of Health and Environment for wastewater treatment. 6. That all fees are paid. Resolution No.: Page 3 of 3 Adopted by the Scandia City Council this second day of September, 2008. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor ATTEST: Administrator/Clerk TKDA 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: Stanek Variance Requests Planning Commission City of Scandia, Minnesota Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Copies To: Tom and Lisa Stanek Proj. No.: 14059.006 From: Berry Farrington, AICP Scandia File Number 2008012 Date: August 28, 2008 Routing: Sherri Buss, RLA SUBJECT: Stanek Variance Requests MEETING DATE: September 2, 2008 LOCATION: 19107 Layton Avenue Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: Tom and Lisa Stanek ZONING: Agriculture (AG), Shoreland District 60-DAY PERIOD: September 15, 2008 ITEMS REVIEWED: Revised site plan dated August 26, 2008, Revised building elevation (street side) and floor plan BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting variances for lot size, lot width, setback from the Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of Big Marine Lake, and right of way setback. The public hearing was continued from the August 5, 2008 meeting, where the Planning Commission and City Council suggested that the Applicant revise the plans to address comments made at the hearing. Based on changes made, a variance to the lot coverage maximum is not needed. This memo notes the changes made by the Applicant. The full staff analysis may be found in the memo dated July 30, 2008. The recommended findings and conditions have been updated to reflect the changes made to the site plan and building plans. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Stanek Variance Request - Revised Plans Page 2 August 28, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota SUMMARY OF REVISED PLANS: The plans have been revised to reduce the height of the structure, reduce the lot coverage, and lengthen the setbacks from the street and OHW. The Applicant is requesting the option to later determine the specific layout of the house on the property, as shown on the two plans, Layout A and Layout B. The two layouts are essentially the same home,mirrored. Layout A has the garage on the north, and Layout B has the garage on the south. The Applicant's architect has indicated that the request for the two options, with one to be selected before receiving a building permit, is so that he can place the house on the site to best avoid trees, limit grading, and to allow him to get a more detailed survey as they move forward in the building permit process. Zoning standards do not determine a favorable layout in this case. There would not be any additional safety concerns regarding either driveway location over the other, nor any differences with regard to views from the street or lake. However, the two layouts show different setbacks from the OHW: Layout A with a setback of 58.8 feet and Layout B with a setback of 58.5 feet. Given the very small difference in setback, the Planner recommends that the City consider the variance to allow an OHW setback of 58.5 feet, the option closer to the lake, and allow that the Applicant may select either Layout A or Layout B during the building permit process. The following table summarizes the zoning requirements, previously proposed development plans, and revised plans. Standard Required Previously Proposed Revised Plans OHW 100 feet 33 feet as measured from deck 58.5 feet - variance requested setback 47 feet without deck Right of Way 40 feet 14 feet 15 feet - variance requested setback Side Yard 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet setback Lot Maximum 3,509 sf(33.9%) 2,566 sf(21.4%) Coverage of 25% Including pervious paver areas Building 35 feet 32 feet 28.5 feet Height Variances are still requested for lot width of 75 feet and lot size of 10,350 square feet. The Applicant's architect indicates that he is working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District to develop landscaping plans with the intent of protecting water quality. A raingarden is proposed in the natural depression located below the OHW. The DNR has jurisdiction in this area and the Applicant is in the process of communicating with the DNR about this proposal. The Planner recommends that a landscaping plan be submitted to the City. Stanek Variance Request - Revised Plans Page 3 August 28, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota ACTION REQUESTED: The Planning Commission can recommend: 1. Approval 2. Approval with conditions 3. Denial with findings 4. Table the request PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planner recommends conditional approval of the variances to allow lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 58.5 feet; and right of way setback of 15 feet; for 19107 Layton Avenue. The Planner's recommendation is based on the following findings: 1) The subject property has been maintained in separate ownership from contiguous parcels and therefore, as a nonconforming lot, is considered a separate parcel for the purposes of sale or development. 2) A hardship exists because a single family home is an allowed land use in the Agriculture, Shoreland Overlay Districts, but the existing lot is not big enough to allow for a home that conforms to all dimensional standards. 3) The lot is a pre-existing lot on which it would be impossible to build a structure that meets the lot size, lot width, OHW setback, and right of way setback standards. 4) The small size of the lot was not created by the property owner. 5) The construction of the single family home will not alter the essential character of the area. The character of the area is a single family residential neighborhood with homes ranging in size from small cabins to larger year-round homes. The proposed home is similar in scale to other homes located on small riparian lots on Big Marine Lake allowed through the variance process. 6) The proposed home is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance to address environmental and aesthetic concerns, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan guidance for protecting natural resources and scenic views. The addition of landscaping and preservation of existing vegetation where feasible protects the environment and scenic view. The Planner recommends conditional approval of the variances to allow lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 58.5 feet; and right of w y setback of 15 feet; for 19107 Layton Avenue, with the following conditions: 1. That the structure is generally in conformance with either site plan, Layout A or Layout B, dated August 26, 2008 and revised building plans received by the City on August 26, 2008. 2. That the Applicant apply for a permit from the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District. Stanek Variance Request - Revised Plans Page 4 August 28, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota 3. That a landscaping plan is submitted to the City. The landscaping plan must show plantings in the side yards and between the structure and right of way to provide screening from the neighboring properties and street. The landscaping plan must include planting of native species for stormwater management, such as raingardens. The Applicant must verify with the MnDNR regarding any necessary permit before landscaping below the OHW. The landscaping plan must show that existing vegetation is maintained where feasible, exclusive of any invasive species that may be present. All standards addressing Vegetation Alterations found within the Shoreland Management regulations apply. 4. That the connection and use of the 201 system comply with Scandia Ordinance 108, governing the 201 system. 5. That a permit is granted from Washington County Department of Health and Environment for wastewater treatment. 6. That all fees are paid. 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: Stanek Variance Requests Planning Commission City of Scandia, Minnesota Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Copies To: Tom and Lisa Stanek Proj. No.: 14059.006 From: Berry Farrington, AICP Scandia File Number 2008012 Date: July 30, 2008 Routing: Sherri Buss, RLA SUBJECT: Stanek Variance Requests MEETING DATE: August 5, 2008 LOCATION: 19107 Layton Avenue Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: Tom and Lisa Stanek ZONING: Agriculture (AG), Shoreland District 60-DAY PERIOD: September 15, 2008 ITEMS REVIEWED: Application materials received June 10, 2008 Amended site plan received July 17, 2008 and related pervious paver information BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting variances to allow construction of a new home located at 19107 Layton Avenue in the Bliss Addition on Big Marine Lake. The property is in the Agriculture District, and Shoreland Management District. The parcel was created before the requirements of today's Development Code were established, and therefore the existing lot does not meet all of the City's current standards. The variances needed in order to develop the property as proposed are for lot size, lot width, setback from the Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of Big Marine Lake, and right of way setback. In order to develop the property as proposed, the Planner finds that a variance to exceed lot coverage of 25% is also needed. BACKGROUND There are no existing structures on the subject property. The Applicant proposes to build a new home on the existing parcel of land. Certificate of Title for this property and the adjacent properties have been provided, which indicate that the properties have not been in common ownership. The Scandia Development Code, An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Stanek Variance Request Page 2 July 30, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Chapter 1, Section 12.4 (4) addresses contiguous, nonconforming lots under common ownership. The property has been maintained in separate ownership from contiguous parcels and therefore, as a nonconforming lot, is considered a separate parcel for the purposes of sale or development. Chapter 1, Section 6.4 of the Scandia Development Code describes the criteria for granting variances. It states that variances are only to be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Development Code, in cases where there are particular hardships, and when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Hardship means that the property cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions in the Ordinance; that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not created by the landowner; and that the variance would not alter the essential character of the area. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST: Lot Size and Width The Scandia Development Code, Chapter 5, Section 7 addresses lot size and width requirements in the Shoreland District. The minimum lot size is 2.5 acres and the minimum lot width is 150 feet. The subject property is 10,350 square feet,just less than a quarter acre in size, and is approximately 75 feet wide. The existing lot does not meet the lot size and width standards. Variances are requested to allow a lot size of 10,350 square feet and a lot width of 75 feet. Setbacks The Shoreland Management Regulations, Section 8, addresses setback requirements. Big Marine Lake is classified as a General Development Lake. The OHW is 942.2 and the setback required from the OHW is 100 feet for a General Development Lake. The proposed home is 47 feet from the OHW, and there is a proposed deck that is 33 feet from the OHW. The Applicant requests a variance to allow an OHW setback of 33 feet, as measured from the OHW to the proposed deck. Analysis of the site plan indicates that there may be space to the north of the home where a deck could be located, conforming to a setback of 47 feet from the OHW. The Shoreland District requires a public right of way setback of 40 feet. The Applicant requests a variance to allow a 14 foot setback from the Layton Avenue. For existing parcels one acre or less in size, the side yard setback for a lot on a Recreation Development Lake is 10 feet. The proposed home conforms to the 10 foot side yard standard. The following table summarizes the setback requirements and proposed setbacks. Setback type Required Proposed OHW 100 feet 33 feet(Planner recommends 47 feet) Right of Way 40 feet 14 feet Side Yard 10 feet 10 feet Stanek Variance Request Page 3 July 30, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Lot Coverage The Shoreland Management Regulations, Section 8.4, addresses lot coverage. It states, "A maximum of 25% of the lot may be covered with impervious surface. This includes all structure, decks,patios, walks, and surfaced or unsurfaced driveways."The subject property is 10,350 square feet. Twenty-five percent of the total area is 2,587.5 square feet. The Applicant proposes the following improvements that would result in impervious lot coverage: House 2,165 square feet Deck 336 square feet Entrance pad 84 square feet TOTAL 2,585 square feet (25% of site) The Applicant proposes to use pervious paver systems to build the driveway, path, north patio, and east patio. The square footage of the pervious paver areas are as follows: Driveway 384 square feet Path 180 square feet North patio 360 square feet East patio 336 square feet TOTAL 1,260 square feet (12%of site) The Applicant has provided general information about the proposed pavers and results from a soil boring taken in the proposed driveway area. The attached memo is a review of the pervious paver information. Soils are sandy and will provide for fairly rapid infiltration. The proposed paver materials are permeable. The ability of the pervious paver areas to infiltrate storm water will depend on how they are designed, installed, and maintained. The pervious paver review memo makes general recommendations for design and installation. The Planner recommends that the pervious paver area should not be fully excluded from the calculation of lot coverage, and that a variance to exceed 25%lot coverage be considered. Site-specific design detail and installation instructions, and a maintenance agreement, would be needed to identify a suitable credit for the pervious pavers. The Shoreland Management Regulation's definition of lot coverage specifically includes patios, walks, and driveways. In addition, maximum lot coverage standards include benefits in addition to storm water management, such as the aesthetic benefits of vegetation. The City of Scandia has not previously fully excluded pervious paver areas from the calculation of lot coverage. The Planner recommends the variance for lot coverage be approved, with the house, deck, and entrance pad not to exceed 25%of the lot, and with pervious pavers not to exceed 12%of the lot. Wastewater Treatment The proposed home will connect to the Bliss Addition common wastewater treatment facility(201 system). The Applicant provided a letter from Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment stating that the 201 system has capacity to serve the proposed home. Stanek Variance Request Page 4 July 30, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Building Height The Shoreland Management Regulations, Section 8.3 establishes a maximum building height of 35 feet. The proposed home is approximately 32 feet tall, as measured from the mean height at grade to the mean height between the eaves and ridge. The proposed structure conforms to the height standard. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) Because the proposed home is in the Shoreland District, the application materials were submitted to the MnDNR for review and comment. Written comments have not been received at this time. Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District Because the proposed home is in the Shoreland District and requires a variance from the City, a permit from the Watershed District is needed. The Planner recommends that as a condition of approval, the Applicant apply for a permit from the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan, intent of the Ordinance, and character of the area Variances may be granted when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Development Code and when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances must not alter the essential character of the area. The character of the Bliss Addition is residential lakeshore development on small lots,with structures ranging from small cabins to large homes. The essential character of the area is changing, as smaller homes and cabins are expanded or replaced with larger homes. Larger homes have been allowed in the area so long as they meet the general intent of the Development Code by addressing environmental and aesthetic concerns such as landscaping, screening, stormwater management, and alternative wastewater treatment systems. The adopted Comprehensive Plan calls for Recreational Development lakeshore densities consistent with the 2.5 acre lot size standard, but it does not address the unique situation of the Bliss Addition where lots were subdivided before adoption of a Comprehensive Plan. The Plan emphasizes the value of natural resources and scenic views in Scandia. The draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan, not adopted by the City, addresses lakeshore traditional areas that includes the Bliss Addition. The goal for such areas is, "To maintain the established pattern of small-lot residential development in lakeshore areas while improving stormwater management and land stewardship practices." ACTION REQUESTED: The Planning Commission can recommend: 1. Approval 2. Approval with conditions 3. Denial with findings 4. Table the request Stanek Variance Request Page 5 July 30, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planner recommends conditional approval of the variances for lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 47 feet; right of way setback of 14 feet; and lot coverage greater than 25%, with the house, deck, and entrance pad not to exceed 25%of the lot and with pervious pavers not to exceed an additional 12%of the lot; for 19107 Layton Avenue. The Planner recommends that the proposed deck be removed or relocated to the north. The requested OHW setback shown is 33 feet,but removal or relocation of the deck would result in an OHW setback of 47 feet. The Planner's recommendation is based on the following findings: 1) The subject property has been maintained in separate ownership from contiguous parcels and therefore, as a nonconforming lot, is considered a separate parcel for the purposes of sale or development. 2) A hardship exists because a single family home is an allowed land use in the Agriculture, Shoreland Overlay Districts,but the existing lot is not big enough to allow for a home that conforms to all dimensional standards. 3) The lot is a pre-existing lot on which it would be impossible to build a structure that meets the lot size, lot width, OHW setback, and right of way setback standards. 4) The proposed deck further encroaches on the OHW setback than the proposed house. An alternative location for the deck exists on the north side of the house, where it would reside outside of the 47 foot OHW setback established by the house. 5) As proposed, the house, deck, and entrance pad cover 25% of the lot, and pervious pavers cover an additional 12%of the lot. In combination, these areas cover greater than 25%of the lot. The lot coverage greater than 25% is a function of the small size of the lot. The lot coverage greater than 25% allows for reasonable use of the property. Pervious paver areas are not fully excluded from the calculation of lot coverage because site-specific design detail and installation instructions, and a maintenance agreement, would be needed to ensure ongoing permeability, and because pervious pavers do not contribute other benefits of vegetated, uncovered surfaces. The use of pervious pavers is an improvement from traditional impervious surface for the purpose of protecting water quality. 6) The small size of the lot was not created by the property owner. 7) The proposed home is consistent with the emerging character of the Bliss Addition. It is similar to other newer homes in scale and placement on the lot. 8) The proposed home is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance to address environmental and aesthetic concerns, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan guidance for protecting natural resources and scenic views. The use of pervious pavers is a method to protect the natural environment. The addition of landscaping and preservation of existing vegetation where feasible protects the environment and scenic view. The Planner recommends conditional approval of the variances for lot size of 10,350 square feet; lot width of 75 feet; setback from the Ordinary High Water level (OHW) of 47 feet; right of way setback of 14 feet; and lot coverage greater than 25%, with the house, deck, and entrance pad not to exceed 25% of the lot and with Stanek Variance Request Page 6 July 30, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota pervious pavers not to exceed an additional 12%of the lot; for 19107 Layton Avenue. The Planner recommends the following conditions: 1. That the structure is generally in conformance with the site plan dated June 10, 2008 and amended to show driveway and patio areas, and with the building plans received by the City of Scandia June 10, 2008, except that the proposed deck is removed, or moved to conform with a setback of 47 feet from the OHW and side yard setback of 10 feet. 2. That the Applicant apply for a permit from the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District. 3. That the pervious pavers are designed, installed, and maintained per the manufacturer's recommendations. 4. That landscaping is planted in the side yards and between the structure and right of way to provide screening from the neighboring properties and street. 5. That existing vegetation is maintained where feasible, exclusive of any invasive species that may be present. All standards addressing Vegetation Alterations found within the Shoreland Management regulations apply. 6. That the connection and use of the 201 system comply with Scandia Ordinance 108, governing the 201 system. 7. That all fees are paid. TKDA 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: Berry Farrington Reference: Pervious Paver Review Copies To: Sherri Buss 19107 Layton Avenue Proj. No.: 14059.006 From: Connie Taillon, PE Routing: Date: July 24, 2008 The following review for 19107 Layton Avenue is based on these submittals: 1. Certificate of Survey(with paver areas highlighted)prepared by Landmark Surveying, Inc.,dated June 10,2008. 2. Soil Boring Test Report prepared by Tradewell Soil Testing,dated July 15, 2008 3. Aquapave,Uni Eco-Stone,and Netpave 50 Brochures. 4. Report of Infiltration Testing prepared by American Engineering Testing, Inc., dated August 3, 2007. Comments: 1. The soil boring results indicate an 8 inch layer of loamy fine sand topsoil underlain by a 20 inch layer of medium fine sand(type"A"soil classification) followed by a 49 inch layer of fine sand with fine silty loam bands. A perk test was conducted in the medium sand layer. This soil layer was found to be very well drained and suitable for infiltration. When installing the permeable pavement, it is highly recommended that the soil subgrade be located in this medium fine sand layer. 2. The three paver material options shown in the submitted product brochures meet the intent of the permeable pavement criteria.The design of the product(s) selected for the site should meet the manufacturer's requirements for structural stability,base and sub base materials, and installation procedures. It is recommended that the permeable paver areas be designed to meet the following stormwater objectives: • The sub base should be designed to store and infiltrate an equivalent volume of water consistent with a lawn area in type A soils for storm events up to and including the 100-year event. • Pavement void area and slope should allow the required volume of water to permeate into the sub base. • The stored water volume should draw down within 48 to 72 hours into the soil subgrade(no under drains). 3. 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T, -''','°Lu ;!1,‘, '44,;,,,v, ,,,r, l'',40,41', 4•, ',...veSk!'IVK "4',,,-,,,A,-,:,.. .:`, , ' A,s',,,, ,„'-'`Z‘..,'' -I -,,-' '', (,,, A-gen A' ''' „., c, 1 )-• - ', ,,, ' 1,1114$‘4,,'`4; '''''s ''1i,, ' ' t144''' ,1 •„ '4, 17.- 's Lift,,,,t, ',, .,-§', ., ,-,.. ,,-, ro.. ,-. , RECEIVED August 26, 2008 '-,OP Scandia Planning Board Anne Hurlburt,Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA Re: Stanek Variance Requests When I read the August 13th, Country Messenger article about the Big Marine variance requests it sounded similar to one adjacent to my home on Big Carnelian Lake. These small lots were platted before there were shoreland regulations. Planners and local governments officials back then were not aware of the effects building homes on these small lots would have on the water resources. Hopefully today's land use officials are wiser. Local officials must make decisions that weigh the property rights of the owners of the small lots against those of the adjoining property owners and the public in general. Washington County and Scandia use the 25% impervious surface standard as an upper limit when ruling on these matters. Documented studies show that some damage begins to occur to the water resources when impervious surfaces exceed 10% and serious damage occurs when it exceeds 25%. By settling on 25%you are accepting some damage to the water resource. You should be asking for a smaller structure and something to mitigate the storm water impacts to the lake if you grant these variances. The very fact that the applicant is asking for four variances should trigger the alarm bells. The OHW of 942.2 is often used as a benchmark to determine the low floor elevation of the proposed structure. I would recommend more than the 2 feet above that level for the low floor. The 500-year flood elevation is 942.9 may be a better benchmark to use than the OHW. I personally maintain the outlet to the lake and the channel maintenance downstream but there is no guarantee that will happen forever. Storm events are becoming more severe with the change in climate and experts tell us to expect more extremes in the future. You should also take into account the adjoining property owners. This granting should not affect their property values. I would make sure there will not be any storm water impacts onto the adjoining properties. You should also look at the height of the structure. You should not allow the structure to block the sunlight during the winter/fall months of the year because it will increase their heating costs. Once the dust settles these people have to live together as neighbors in your community. How do you treat the storm water on such a small lot? It looks like most of the area between the proposed structure and the lake is below the OHW. This area is marginal at best for infiltration. Vegetation will be necessary to filter the storm water before it enters the lake. It needs to be something other than a manicured lawn. You may want to require some sort of natural buffer. The water quality of the lake has a large impact on property values. This may seem like a small impact but they all add up. I have been an advocate for many smaller projects on Big Carnelian Lake and they seem to be paying off. The water quality of Big Marine Lake took an unexpected drop the last few years and is a concern for many. Not only is Big Marine a local asset but a regional one. It is still one of the best lakes in the twin cities area. Please do what you can to keep it that way and perhaps create some harmony in the area at the same time. John Bower Concerned Area Lake Resident C 6 ) Anne Hurlburt From: Molly Shodeen [Molly.Shodeen@dnr.state.mn.us] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:11 PM To: Berry E. Farrington Cc: a.hurlburt@ci.scandia.mn.us; Craig Wills Subject: Re: Stanek Plans It looks like there have been some positive changes to the plans for the Stanek home to keep in more compliant with the shoreland management standards and more in keeping with the neighborhood. As far as a raingarden within the OHW, it would have to be demonstrated that this is the best spot for it and the location would have to be reviewed in the field to determine what permits would be required, depending on factors such as what vegetation is currently in place. If Washington Co. CD is involved, it may be possible to accomplish the project under their general permit. We can work on this at a later date to formalize plans and locations etc. Thank you for the city's efforts on this proposal. >>> "Berry E. Farrington" <berry.farrington@tkda.com> 8/28/2008 11:05 AM Molly, this is one of two emails. Berry 1 RECEIVED SEP _ zflna September 1, 2008 As a resident of New Scandia for more than 30 years, I am both disappointed and angry at' IA way events are occurring in the community. My concerns relate primarily to the current request for a variance on that property described as lot 6, Block 1, Holiday Beach Second Plat. Since I have no interest in this lot on a personal basis, my concern in the matter relates strictly to my past experience in the matter of maintaining water quality and healthy economic development in the community. In the early 1980s, John Jurgens who was then our County Commissioner asked me to become a member of the newly formed Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA). In addition to some relatively basic functions such as fuel assistance and monitoring Section-8 housing contracts, the primary focus of the organization at that time was to attempt to find a solution to the extreme flooding on Big Marine and Big Carnelian lakes. The actual water level at that time on Big Marine Lake was measured at approximately 946 and 947 feet ASL. For those people who were not residents at the time, an indication of the seriousness of the situation can be gauged by understanding that the present control level of the lake is approximately 942.4 feet ASL. The flooding problem at that time was compounded by an extreme degree of pollution to both lakes resulting from flooded septic systems, fuel tanks and a variety of other problems stemming from the flooding and the inundating of what had been residential development along the lake shores. The county board requested our agency (the HRA) to investigate the possibilities of establishing a community sewer system that would prevent such problems from recurring in the future, thus assuring that the maximum clean water level attainable under the circumstances would be maintained. After more than two years of work and analysis our board was tasked by the county board to establish the largest geographic tax Increment financing (TIF) district in the state of Minnesota. Using the good faith and credit of Washington County as well as months of value analysis of the existing situation and what we proposed and projected would be the future result of lake control, we sold bonds to establish a controlled overflow that would allow us to maintain the lake level at its present elevation of 942.4 feet ASL. With the good faith ands credit of the County as bonding collateral, we applied for and were awarded Federal 201 Grant funds to establish community sewer systems for the watersheds of both Marine and Carnelian lakes. When the 201 Grant was funded, it was emphasized to us that the funds provided and the sewage systems to be constructed were in no way to be construed as tools for development. Rather, like the FEMA assistance to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the funds were intended solely to provide relief for property owners with existing residences on both lakes. Despite some misgivings of the county board about the likelihood of repaying the debt of the bonds, we actually retired the bonds 10 years before they were due with a surplus of nearly $300,000.00. This occurred largely due t the resolution and dedication of area residents to maintain and upgrade their properties despite the hardships that most had experienced. I was then asked to appear before the county board to address the issue of the surplus funds collected by the TIF district, I asked them to consider rebuilding the infrastructure damaged by the years of flooding, which mainly included the road beds in the community. Since statutes in Minnesota prevent TIF funds from being utilized to blacktop or otherwise hard surface roads, the final surfacing of the roads was done by assessment but the roads themselves were largely paid for by the increased property values and new construction that our board forecast and projected accurately based on our cumulative years of experience in the various fields of real estate in which most of us were employed. When the lake control and the sewer systems were in place, I tendered my resignation from the HRA board. However, Dennis Hegberg our current County Commissioner asked me to serve on the watershed board for Carnelian Marine watershed district, which I accepted. I served on the board for a number of years as a member and later as its chairperson. During that time we established a lake monitoring procedure that I believe is still in use at the present time. For the past 28 years of my career, I have been a professional real estate appraiser, a commercial banker, a developer and a property owner specializing in commercial and sub development properties. In addition, I have been qualified by the courts in approximately 1/3 of the counties in Minnesota as well as seven or eight states across the country, as an expert witness in matters of real estate valuation, development and related areas. I'm reasonably certain that my background gives me at least as much expertise in the area of land use as several of our elected officials and paid staff employees, who appear to be on a mission of desperately attempting, in this case, to allow development on what is clearly a substandard lot based on our own ordinances. As Dave Hebert, I think will agree, laws are essentially formulated with three inherent characteristics, these being a: the letter of the law, b: the spirit of the law and c: the intent of the law. Meeting only the letter of the law by itself does not meet the criteria of ethical propriety. I find it both disturbing and intellectually insulting that officials elected to represent the best interests of the citizens of the community are attempting to and minimize the intent and spirit of critical requirements contained in our zoning ordinance to allow this and other borderline development to occur. My friend John Bower, with whom I served on the C/M watershed board and who is the longest running chairperson of that board sent a letter to the city, dated August 26, 2008, addressing this matter, dated. John correctly points out several important and serious issues that our elected officials should be aware of or should have made themselves aware of. John also brings up the issue of valuation damages to adjacent or peripheral property owners, an issue which I have had extensive litigation experience in over the years. If this becomes an issue here, I have offered the services of my firm, pro-bono, to any area property owner who it can be determined, has suffered property damage as a result of the city's actions in this and related matters. David M. Berg Meeting Date: 9/2/08 Agenda Item: Planning Commission/City Council 6, b) Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Hold a public hearing on the application of Christ's Household of Faith (CHOF) Church, for consideration of a Conditional or Interim Use Permit and a Variance for an animal feedlot setback from White Rock Lake on property located at 19060 Manning Avenue. Deadline/ Timeline: 60-day review period expires October 3, 2008. If more time is needed for the review, the City should invoke its right to extend the review period for an additional 60 days. Background: The planner will present the attached report and recommendations at the meeting on September 2, 2008. Recommendation: The Planner has recommended that the Planning Commission first consider the request for a permit to allow additional animal units and to address various accessory uses of the property, and then consider the variance request. A draft resolution has been prepared, with examples of conditions that could be attached if the Commission recommends approval to the City Council. Attachments/ • Draft Resolution 09-02-08-XX Materials provided: • TKDA Memorandum dated August 27, 2008 • Location Map • Aerial Photo • Application • Letter from CHOF dated June 5, 2008 • Site Plan • Letter from CHOF dated August_, 2008 • Letter from Washington Conservation District dated January 8, 2008 • Operations and Maintenance plans Contact(s): David Bluhm, CHOF 651 707-4270 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator (CHOF) Page 1 of 1 08/28/08 CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 09-02-08-XX INTERIM USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES REQUEST FOR 19060 MANNING AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, Christ's Household of Faith Church and School has made application for an Interim Use Permit to allow the keeping of animal units in greater concentration than 1 animal unit per 2 grazable acres, and variances to allow a feedlot setback of 200 feet from White Rock Lake and 20 feet from a wetland, located at 19060 Manning Avenue; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows. Government Lot Three (3), in Section Thirty(30),in Township Thirty-two (32) North, of Range Twenty(20) West, EXCEPT the following: The West Seventy-five (75) feet of Government Lot Three (3), Section Thirty(30), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty(20) West, Washington County, Minnesota, and that part of said Government Lot Three(3) described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said West Seventy-five(75) feet of Government Lot Three (3); thence southerly along the east`line of said West Seventy-five (75) feet of Government Lot (3) a distance of Nine Hundred Sixty-three and Seventy-seven Hundredths (963.77) feet; thence northeasterly to a point on the north line of said Government Lot Three (3)distance Fifty(50) feet easterly from the northeast corner of said West Seventy- five(75) feet of Government Lot Three(3); thence westerly along said north line Fifty(50)feet to the point of beginning. All subject to existing rights of way and easements and restrictions of record; andand WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on September 2, 2008, and has recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit to allow the keeping of animal units in greater concentration than 1 animal unit per 2 grazable acres, and variances to allow a feedlot setback of 200 feet from White Rock Lake and 20 feet from a wetland; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request of Christ's Household of Faith Church and School for the Interim Use Permit to allow the keeping of animal units in greater concentration than 1 animal Resolution No.: Page 2 of 3 unit per 2 grazable acres, and variances to allow a feedlot setback of 200 feet from White Rock Lake and 20 feet from a wetland; based on the following findings: 1) The situation is unique because improvements to the horse barn and pasture area were made in 2006 with guidance, approval, or acknowledgement from various units of government. 2) Improvements were designed and implemented with assistance from the Washington Conservation District, in order to better protect the water quality of White Rock Lake. Improvements consisted of fencing to prevent grazing along the shore and in a wetland, redirection of stormwater so that only stormwater from the barn roof flows into the feedlot, and a buffer/settling basin system to treat feedlot runoff before stormwater enters White Rock Lake. 3) The improvements were designed for 8 horses. The MinnFARM model indicates that the feedlot will meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards if used by 10 horses. 4) The Washington Conservation District staff indicates that the improvements are working as planned to protect the lake and wetland. 5) A hardship exists because the redirection of stormwater and buffer/settling basin system improvements cannot be relocated to meet the setback requirements, and these improvements were made with approval or acknowledgement from various units of local government. 6) With proper management and maintenance,the feedlot would not alter the essential character of the area, and is consistent with the natural resource conservation and agricultural preservation goals of the Comprehensive Plan. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following conditions of approval shall be met: 1. A maximum of ten animal units shall be kept on the subject property. 2. The feedlot and,pastures shall be managed to best protect surface water and groundwater resources.The CHOF School Horse Program Guidelines Pasture Management Section (consisting of a description of the facility, ten elements of pasture management, and general management), and Operation and Maintenance Plan for Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm Feedlot Improvements and Animal Waste Management System prepared by Washington Conservation District, numbered O&M-PS-393, -362, and -313, shall be followed. These documents shall be recorded with this permit. 3. The Applicant shall register the feedlot with the MPCA and meet all MPCA standards, and provide proof of registration to the City by January 1, 2009. 4. Day camp: Day camp, not overnight camp, is permitted. Bus transportation shall be used in order to minimize traffic to the site. 5. Seasonal Agricultural Business: A pick-your-own seasonal business is allowed, with the conditions that no sale of product shall take place on the right-of-way; any temporary structure shall be removed at the end of the season and meet setback requirements, that permanent vegetation must be maintained within 50 feet of the White Rock Lake OHW, and the existing off-street parking shall be made available to business customers. Resolution No.: Page 3 of 3 6. Amplified Sound: The amplified sound system shall be allowed only for worship service purposes. Worship services or other permitted uses shall not violate Scandia Ordinance 65 (Noise). The sound system shall direct sound away from the lake and the volume shall be kept low enough to prevent noise that unreasonably annoys, disturbs, or endangers the comfort or peace of any persons, or precludes their enjoyment of property or affects their property's value. 7. Overnight Camping: A commercial campground or permanent campground is prohibited. Camping is allowed as an incidental use, and shall not produce nuisances including but not limited to noise, light, and public health nuisances. Worship services or other permitted uses shall not violate Scandia Ordinance 65 (Noise). A maximum of 8 camping nights are allowed per year. Campers/trailers shall be removed or stored indoors the following day after their overnight use. Adequate sanitary facilities and off-street parking shall be provided. 8. Sanitary Facilities: The total number of permanent and portable toilets must comply with standards of the Portable Sanitation Association International, as follows: Number of toilets needed = ( #of event attendees * 3 uses * # of days)/200, with the number of toilets rounded up. 9. Beach Facilities: The property owner must determine if permits are needed from the MnDNR and obtain needed permits before any beach maintenance or improvements are initiated. 10. Accessory Structures: No additional structures shall be permitted without an amendment to this Permit. 11. Termination of Permit: The IUP terminates in the event that the property is sold, or if there is violation of permit conditions: 12. That all fees are paid. sdti: Adopted by the Scandia City Council this second day of September, 2008. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor R ATTEST: Administrator/ Clerk TKDA 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: Christ's Household of Faith Planning Commission Additional Animal Units CUP or IUP and Feedlot Setbacks Variance Anne Hurlburt, Administrator City of Scandia, Minnesota Copies To: David Bluhm Proj. No.: 14059.004 From: Berry Farrington, AICP Scandia File Number 2008010 Date: August 27, 2008 Routing: Sherri Buss, RLA SUBJECT: Additional Animal Units Conditional Use Permit or Interim Use Permit, and Variance Requests from Feedlot Setback Requirements MEETING DATE: September 2, 2008 LOCATION: 19060 Manning Avenue North Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: Christ's Household of Faith Church and School ZONING: Agriculture (AG), Shoreland District 60-DAY PERIOD: October 3, 2008 ITEMS REVIEWED: Application and Site Plan received June 9, 2008 Feedlot Improvements document from Washington Conservation District (WCD), dated July 22, 2006 WCD letter to City dated January 8, 2006 MinnFARM model results received June 12, 2008 Aerial photo (2005) and pasture management guidelines received July 10, 2008 Historic aerial photo (1969) Letter from Applicant dated August 4, 2008 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit or Interim Use Permit to allow the keeping of animal units in greater concentration than 1 animal unit per 2 grazable acres. The Applicant is also requesting variances from the feedlot setback requirements of 300 feet from White Rock Lake and 75 feet from a wetland located on the property. In addition, there are a variety of uses of the property that fall under the regulations of the Development Code. In considering a permit for the property, the City may also wish to consider permit conditions to address these other uses. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 2 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota The property is located at 19060 Manning Avenue North. The property is a riparian lot on White Rock Lake, and is in the Agriculture and Shoreland Management Districts. There is an existing feedlot approximately 200 feet from White Rock Lake and approximately 20 feet from the wetland. Ten horses are kept in the feedlot and nearby pastures. The Applicant's property consists of two parcels, a northern parcel of 21 acres and a southern parcel of 19 acres. The feedlot and pastures are located on the southern parcel. BACKGROUND The Applicant indicates that Christ's Household of Faith purchased the subject property in 1983 and in the mid-1980s built the horse barn. The horse barn area has since become a feedlot due to the concentration of horses kept there. New Scandia Township and the Applicant have previously interacted regarding the number of animal units on the property. Correspondence and meeting minutes from 2005 and 2006 indicate that there were more animal units on the subject property than allowed per the Zoning Regulations standard of 1 animal unit per 2 grazable acres, the maximum density of animals allowed without a Conditional Use Permit or Interim Use Permit [Section 10.18 (3)(D)]. The Scandia Town Board directed that the number of animal units be reduced naturally, in order to meet the regulations. It was determined there were 9 to 10 grazable acres, and therefore 5 horses would be allowed without a permit. The Town directed that an application be made in order to allow three additional older horses to remain for their lifespan, and directed that the property owner work with the Washington Conservation District (WCD) to keep horses out of the lake and prevent waste from entering the lake. Later in 2006 and into early 2007, the Applicant worked with the WCD to plan and make improvements to the livestock operations in order to better protect the water quality of White Rock Lake. Fencing was installed to prevent grazing along the shore and in a wetland. Stormwater runoff was redirected so that only stormwater from the barn roof flows into the feedlot, and a buffer/settling basin system was installed to treat feedlot runoff before stormwater enters White Rock Lake. Rice Creek Watershed District and the State partially funded the project. It appears that the feedlot setback requirements of the Town's and County's zoning regulations were not considered at that time. It may be that at that time, site conditions did not meet the zoning regulation's definition of a feedlot. Since 2005/2006, the number of animal units has not been reduced. The Applicant indicates there are currently 10 horses on the property. This year, the City directed that the number of animal units be reduced or that a permit application be made. Therefore, the Applicant is requesting a permit to allow 10 animal units. Through the review of the permit request, it was determined that the horse barn area met the Ordinance definition of a feedlot and therefore feedlot setback variances are also being considered. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit or Interim Use Permit for Additional Animal Units Zoning Regulations, Section 10.18, addresses livestock operations. One animal unit is allowed per 2 grazable acres. The keeping of additional animal units requires an Interim or Conditional Use Permit. The Code states that the permit applicant must demonstrate that facilities are present and appropriate practices are being Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 3 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota employed to preclude surface or ground water contamination, excessive manure accumulation, odor, noise, and other nuisances. The Applicant is requesting a permit to keep 10 horses (10 animal units). Horses are currently kept in a feedlot area and multiple pastures. The Planner estimates that the fenced pastures, shown as subdivisions 1 through 7 on the site plan, consist of roughly 9 acres. The outdoor portion of the feedlot consists of approximately 8,000 square feet. The feedlot and pastures were designed by the WCD. The feedlot improvements were designed for 8 horses, and a mathematical model was used to predict that the feedlot meets Minnesota Pollution Control Agency water quality standards. Recently, the WCD ran the water quality model [MinnFARM (MN Feedlot Annualized Runoff Model)] for 10 horses and determined that the feedlot should still meet State water quality standards if it is used by 10 horses. The Applicant has provided the CHOF School Horse Program Guidelines (Pasture Management Section) which describes ongoing and seasonal pasture and feedlot management. As part of the feedlot improvement project, WCD provided to the Applicant an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which describes operation and maintenance guidance for the filter strip, diversion channel, and manure composting, and general pasture management guidelines. These two documents contain similar recommendations but one does not fully incorporate the other. On a site visit to the livestock operation by the Code Official, Planner, and WCD staff, excessive manure accumulation, odor, noise, or other nuisances were not identified. There was sparse vegetation on much of the feedlot area and no manure present. At the site visit, it appeared that the management/maintenance documents are being followed. WCD staff indicated that the improvements were working. Based on the information provided by the WCD regarding the feedlot improvements, the Planner believes that the physical improvements to the property are appropriate facilities to protect against water contamination. The ability of the feedlot improvements to protect the lake and wetland depend on compliance with the management and maintenance plans. The City has past experience that may raise concerns about the Applicant's compliance with City Code, in that the number of animal units was not reduced in 2006. If a permit is granted, the Planner recommends that a condition be that management/ maintenance documents must be followed. Variances from Feedlot Standards If the City determines that a Conditional or Interim Use Permit will be granted to allow for the keeping of additional animal units, then the City will also need to consider granting variances from feedlot setback standards. The Scandia Code defines a feedlot as: a lot or building, or combination of lots and buildings, intended for the confined feeding, breeding, raising or holding of animals and specifically designed as a confinement area in which manure may accumulate, or where the concentration of animals in such that vegetative cover cannot be maintained within the enclosure. The Planner finds that the Applicant's feedlot meets the Code's definition of a feedlot because a portion of it, the area closest to the structure, is not able to maintain Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 4 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota vegetative cover. The feedlot consists of a horse barn of 2,000 square feet and fenced area of 8,000 square feet. The Zoning Regulations, Section 10.18 (3)(B), provide setback standards for feedlots. The Code requires feedlot setbacks of 300 feet from a DNR protected lake and 75 feet from a wetland. The site plan shows that the feedlot is approximately 200 feet from the White Rock Lake Ordinary High Water level (OHW). The White Rock Lake OHW is 960.4 feet. The site plan shows that the feedlot is approximately 20 feet from the wetland to the northeast. Variances are requested to allow a feedlot setback of 200 feet from the lake and a setback of 20 feet from the wetland. When the horse barn was constructed in the mid 1980s, it is likely that it was located to meet the Shoreland Ordinance structure setback requirements of 200 feet from the lake and 20 feet from the wetland. It appears that the use of the horse barn has evolved into a feedlot, and therefore the feedlot setback standards now apply. The feedlot setback standards were first put in place in 1972 by the Washington County Development Code. A 1969 aerial photo of the site shows that at that time the area was used for crops. It appears that the feedlot was established after the 1972 feedlot setback standards and therefore the existing setbacks are not grandfathered as legally nonconforming. Therefore, variances need to be considered. Criteria for Granting a Variance Variances are to be granted only in cases where there are particular hardships, and when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the Ordinance. Hardship means that the property cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions in the Ordinance; that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not created by the landowner; and that the variance would not alter the essential character of the area. The situation is unique because the feedlot improvements were made in 2006 with guidance, approval, or acknowledgement from various units of government. Washington Conservation District designed and coordinated funding for the project, Washington County Land Management issued a Land Alteration/Grading Permit, and New Scandia Township was made aware that the work was conducted. It appears that the lake and wetland setback requirements were not considered at that time and the property owner was permitted to go forward in making the feedlot improvements. If the setback standards are strictly enforced, the feedlot cannot be put to the use for which it was designed and improved. The plight of the landowner is due to the location of the treatment buffer/settling system, a circumstance created under the guidance and approval of County agencies. The water resources of the lake and wetland, as well as agricultural land uses, contribute to the essential character of the area. The Comprehensive Plan calls for conservation of natural resources. WCD indicates that the improvements to the livestock operations are protecting the water quality of the wetland and lake. The Planner believes that, with proper management and maintenance, the feedlot would not alter the essential character of the area, and is consistent with the natural resource conservation and agricultural preservation goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Standards for Feedlots The MPCA definition of a feedlot is identical to the definition used by the City of Scandia. The Planner described the horse barn area to MPCA staff and staff indicated it met the feedlot definition. The MPCA Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 5 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota requires that feedlots with 10 animal units or more that are located within the shoreland must register with the State(feedlots of 300 animal units or more must obtain a MPCA permit). If the City approves the keeping of the 10 horses, the Planner recommends that a condition of the permit be that the Applicant register the feedlot with the MPCA and meet all MPCA standards. ADDITIONAL USES OF THE PROPERTY: A letter from Christ's Household of Faith Church and School describes how the property consisting of two parcels is used. In addition, staff were given a tour of the property to show how it is used. The primary use of the property is agricultural and residential. These primary uses are allowed uses in the Agricultural and Shoreland Districts. There are multiple accessory uses on the property, consisting of: o Day camp, associated with the horses; o Seasonal pick-your-own agricultural business, open to the public; o Area for outdoor church worship services, consisting of a low platform stage and amplified sound system; o Campground, for private use for overnight camping in advance of worship services; and o Recreational uses, including play ground, swim beach, softball field, and volley ball court for private use; o Accessory structures. Some of these uses are nonconforming, and appear to have been gradually added to the property over time. The County's first zoning ordinance was adopted in 1972 and the property was purchased by the Applicant in 1983. Research of the year that each use was established and of the zoning regulations in place at that time would be needed in order to tell if the uses are "grandfathered" as legal nonconforming uses, or if the uses were established without meeting the standards of the zoning ordinance of that time. The Planner recommends that the variety of accessory uses be addressed in the permit to clarify how the property may and may not be used from now on. The following portion of this memo outlines issues for Planning Commission and City Council discussion, in determining if these uses will be allowed to some degree. The Planner notes options for permit conditions that would allow for continuation of existing accessory and nonconforming uses. Day Camp The property is used as a day camp for students of the Christ's Household of Faith School. The Applicant's letter dated June 5, 2008 states that older students care for horses year round, and hold a day camp for younger students during the summer. Campers are transported to and from the site in a school bus. The Applicant indicates that the camp is held 3 days a week and is attended by no more than 30 youth, including campers and counselors. Permit conditions that would allow continuation of the day camp use are: Day camp, not overnight camp, is permitted. Bus transportation shall be used in order to minimize traffic to the site. Agricultural Business-Seasonal The Applicant's letter indicates that a pick-your-own business, open to the public, is operated on a seasonal basis. Agricultural Business - Seasonal is regulated under Section 10.2 of the Zoning Regulations. Applicable performance standards include that no sale of product shall take place on the right-of-way, any Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 6 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota temporary structure must be removed at the end of the season and must meet setback requirements, and off- street parking may be required. From the staff site visit, it appears that off-street parking is available for pick-your-own customers. The seasonal business takes place on the northern parcel, and this parcel is partially within and partially outside of the Shoreland District. Agricultural Business - Seasonal is permitted with a certificate of compliance in the Agricultural District. The use is allowed in the Shoreland District if agricultural performance standards are met, that vegetation is maintained in the shore impact zone. Permit conditions that would allow continuation of the seasonal agricultural business are: that no sale of product shall take place on the right-of-way, any temporary structure must be removed at the end of the season and must meet setback requirements, that permanent vegetation must be maintained within 50 feet of the White Rock Lake OHW, and off-street parking is required. Amplified Sound The Applicant indicates that an amplified sound system is used for the 5 to 6 outdoor worship services held per year. The system consists of two speakers mounted on trees, directed to the east and away from the lake. The worship service area has a canopy of mature trees. The Planner believes that the direction of the speakers and the tree canopy will prevent the sound from traveling across the lake, to the public right-of- way, or to adjacent properties, so long as the system volume is kept at a reasonable level. Section 9.3(4) of the Zoning Regulations addresses nuisances, including noise. It states that no nuisances, including noise, shall be permitted that will have an objectionable effect on adjacent or nearby property owners and residents. Permit conditions that would allow continuation of the amplified sound for worship service are: that the amplified sound system is used only for worship service purposes, directs sound away from the lake and the volume must be kept low enough to prevent noise that unreasonably annoys, disturbs, or endangers the comfort or peace of any persons, or precludes their enjoyment of property or affects their property's value. Overnight Camping The Applicant has indicated that overnight camping occurs on the Saturday night preceding outdoor worship services, typically 5 to 6 nights per year. The Applicant has indicated that at a maximum, they have held 8 camping nights per year. For the camping and worship services, the Applicant's letter indicates that there is parking for 60 cars, 2 bathrooms in an accessory building, and 4 portable toilets. Campgrounds are not an allowed use in the Shoreland District. Correspondence from Washington County to the Applicant from 2000 through 2002 indicates that the County prohibited a campground as a permanent use. In a letter dated April 12, 2000, the County indicated that, "A tent or pop-up trailer could be brought onto the property occasionally however they cannot be stored or occupied on a regular basis on your property. They would need to be removed after a weekend use, for example." In a letter dated November 28, 2001 to the County, the Applicant requested to keep camper trailers outdoors in the summer, and store as many as possible indoors for the rest of the year. The County responded in a letter that the County was unable to agree to keeping the trailers on the property as proposed. No other correspondence is found on this subject. Since that time, the Applicant has put up a building used to store the campers. Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 7 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Chapter 2, Zoning Regulations, Section 9.4, Exterior Storage, addresses the storage of campers/travel trailers and their use as living quarters. In addressing the use of campers as living quarters, it states, "Campers, travel trailers and motor vehicles designed or used to provide temporary, movable living quarters for recreational use shall not, while parked, be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, except that such a vehicle owned by a non-resident guest or visitor may be parked or occupied by said guest or visitor on property on which a permanent dwelling is located,for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The recreational vehicle or trailer shall have self- contained sanitary facilities or standard on-site facilities as required by the building official. " [Section 9.4(3)]. The regulations allow a maximum outdoor storage of 2 items of recreational equipment, which includes campers. It states that additional recreational equipment must be stored in a building. The regulations for using campers as living quarters do not fit the Applicant's situation explicitly, and the Ordinance does not address tent camping. Interpretation of the Ordinance and its intent is needed in order to apply it to this situation. If the interpretation is that group camping is prohibited in Scandia, the permit could prohibit group camping. If group camping as an accessory use, not a commercial campground, is interpreted as allowed, the permit could address the rules under which it is allowed on the property. If camping is allowed, the City should consider if the permit will allow camper trailers to be stored in a building on site, as is done now, or if camper trailers will be required to be moved off-site. The accessory structure regulations allow for storage of personal property and allows for agricultural buildings. Storage of many camper trailers is more consistent with a commercial land use, not typical of personal property or agricultural use. Previous correspondence is unclear as to if the County prohibited on-site, indoor storage of trailers, or if the County agreed to storing the campers in the building constructed for that purpose. Permit conditions that would allow continuation of camping as an incidental use are: that a maximum of 8 camping nights are allowed per year, that campers must be stored inside a building immediately after weekend use, that camping must not create nuisances, and that a commercial campground or permanent campground is prohibited. If storage of campers in the building is a concern, an alternative is that campers must be removed from the site immediately after weekend use. Wastewater/Sanitary Facilities Sanitary facilities are needed for worship services/camping and for the seasonal business. There are two bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks in an accessory structure and the letter from the Applicant indicates that 4 portable toilets are on site for camping and worship services. Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment permits ISTS systems. The County has permitted three ISTS systems for the property: one for each residence and one for the facilities in the accessory building. Permits were issued in 1983 and 1989. The County does not regulate portable toilets but suggested the standards from the Portable Sanitation Association International. The Association provides the following calculation to determine number of units needed. Number of units needed = ( # of event attendees * 3 uses * # of days)/200 Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 8 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Standards call for rounding up, and for adding units if children are attending, if there is a higher concentration of females, or if alcohol is served. The Association indicated that 6 facilities would be needed for a one night camp-out attended by 300 people. The four portable toilets and two bathrooms with plumbing would be adequate, in that case. Options for permit conditions are that the total number of toilets must comply with standards of Portable Sanitation Association International. Recreational Uses Most of the recreational facilities, such as playground equipment, are for private use and would generally not be regulated by the Zoning Ordinance. There is a swim beach with dock on the southern parcel and a boat dock on the northern parcel. The Applicant should be aware that some maintenance practices for a swim beach may require permits from the MnDNR, such as bringing in sand, aquatic vegetation removal or use of herbicides at the beach, dredging, or installation of buoys. Options for permit conditions are that the property owner must determine if permits are needed from the MnDNR and obtain needed permits before any beach maintenance or improvements are initiated. Accessory Structures There are various agricultural accessory structures on the property, which the Planner finds to be legal nonconforming uses. From an aerial photograph, the Planner estimates that on the two parcels consisting of 40 acres, the total area of accessory structures is approximately 12,000 square feet. The current Code states that on property of 30 to 40 acres, the total square footage of all accessory structures allowed is 5,500 square feet. These standards were adopted in 2006. Previous standards allowed an unlimited square footage of agricultural accessory structures on lots 20 acres or greater. Options for permit conditions are that no additional structures may be added to the subject property without an amendment of the CUP/IUP. REQUESTED ACTION: The Planner suggests that the Planning Commission first consider the request for a permit to allow additional animal units and to address various accessory uses of the property, and then consider the variance request. PERMIT OPTIONS: The Planning Commission can recommend: 1. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), 2. Approval of an Interim Use Permit (IUP), 3. Denial with findings, or 4. Table the request. A CUP would run with the land, and could be transferred to a new property owner if the property were sold. It would not include a date of expiration. An IUP allows the use for a limited period of time. For an IUP, a Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 9 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota permit termination date or event at which the permit terminates is established. In terms of permit type, the Planner recommends an IUP rather than a CUP, with termination of the permit if the property is sold. The Planner does not make a recommendation regarding the permit request for additional animal units. The Planner has found that the improvements made to the pasture and feedlot area will contribute to protecting water resources, and that management and maintenance documents exist that if followed will contribute to protecting water resources and preventing nuisances. The City may wish to consider if the previous history of the Applicant's failure to comply with the Ordinance and City directives affects the City's assurance that there will be compliance with the terms of a permit for additional animal units. The Planner recommends that the variety of accessory uses be addressed in the permit in order to clarify how the property may and may not be used from now on. The following list of conditions would allow for the property to continue to be used as it is today, including the keeping of ten animal units: 1. A maximum of ten animal units shall be kept on the subject property. 2. The feedlot and pastures shall be managed to best protect surface water and groundwater resources. The CHOF School Horse Program Guidelines Pasture Management Section (consisting of a description of the facility,ten elements of pasture management, and general management), and Operation and Maintenance Plan for Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm Feedlot Improvements and Animal Waste Management System prepared by Washington Conservation District, numbered O&M-PS-393, -362, and -313, shall be followed. These documents shall be recorded with this permit. 3. The Applicant shall register the feedlot with the MPCA and meet all MPCA standards, and provide proof of registration to the City by January 1, 2009. 4. Day camp: Day camp, not overnight camp, is permitted. Bus transportation shall be used in order to minimize traffic to the site. 5. Seasonal Agricultural Business: A pick-your-own seasonal business is allowed, with the conditions that no sale of product shall take place on the right-of-way; any temporary structure shall be removed at the end of the season and meet setback requirements, that permanent vegetation must be maintained within 50 feet of the White Rock Lake OHW, and the existing off-street parking shall be made available to business customers. 6. Amplified Sound: The amplified sound system shall be allowed only for worship service purposes. Worship services or other permitted uses shall not violate Scandia Ordinance 65 (Noise). The sound system shall direct sound away from the lake and the volume shall be kept low enough to prevent noise that unreasonably annoys, disturbs, or endangers the comfort or peace of any persons, or precludes their enjoyment of property or affects their property's value. 7. Overnight Camping: A commercial campground or permanent campground is prohibited. Camping is allowed as an incidental use, and shall not produce nuisances including but not limited to noise, light, and public health nuisances. Worship services or other permitted uses shall not violate Scandia Ordinance 65 (Noise). A maximum of 8 camping nights are allowed per year. Campers/trailers shall be removed or • Christ's Household of Faith Request Page 10 August 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota stored indoors the following day after their overnight use. Adequate sanitary facilities and off-street parking shall be provided. 8. Sanitary Facilities: The total number of permanent and portable toilets must comply with standards of the Portable Sanitation Association International, as follows: Number of toilets needed = ( #of event attendees * 3 uses * #of days)/200, with the number of toilets rounded up. 9. Beach Facilities: The property owner must determine if permits are needed from the MnDNR and obtain needed permits before any beach maintenance or improvements are initiated. 10. Accessory Structures: No additional structures shall be permitted without an amendment to this Permit. 11. Termination of Permit (if IUP rather than CUP is granted): The IUP terminates in the event that the property is sold, or if there is violation of permit conditions. 12. That all fees are paid. VARIANCE REQUESTS: If the City determines that additional animal units are permitted, the Planner recommends approval of the variance requests to allow a feedlot setback of 200 feet from White Rock Lake and 20 feet from a wetland, located at 19060 Manning Avenue, based on the following findings: 1) The situation is unique because improvements to the horse barn and pasture area were made in 2006 with guidance, approval, or acknowledgement from various units of government. 2) Improvements were designed and implemented with assistance from the Washington Conservation District, in order to better protect the water quality of White Rock Lake. Improvements consisted of fencing to prevent grazing along the shore and in a wetland,redirection of stormwater so that only stormwater from the barn roof flows into the feedlot, and a buffer/settling basin system to treat feedlot runoff before stormwater enters White Rock Lake. 3) The improvements were designed for 8 horses. 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Detailed submission requirements may be found in the Scandia Development Code, available at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Location: (street address, if applicable) I Qo60 Manning Trail N., Marine on St Croix,55017 2. Washington County Parcel ID: I? 30. 032. 2.0. 4 .0. 01 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary) (lfa cited) 4. Owner(s):Chhs I;S NOIASP.`'10l or l' 1 Phone: 355 Marshall Avenue (h)(6 5 /} 2y9-83f'/(ell) St, ?cm ma 55102 - 189g Vernon Harms, Sec retary (b��5/> 265-3�00 Street Address: 355 Marshall Avenue. E-Mail: V AQrlaS (cam chap.net City/ State: s'f f '3 ( MN Zip: 5 5/02 5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone: �avrd B�khw, (1i)�65�) 707-41270 (b)(j5) .CS-31oo Street Address (Mailing): 3 55 Mars hot i I Ave. E-Mail:d I b e CAoT.net City/State: St But I M N Zip:55 l0 2- 6. Requested Action(s): (check all that apply) _✓R/Variance Minor Subdivision Y Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit Development Interim Use Permit Preliminary Plat/Major Subdivision Certificate of Compliance(Residential) Preliminary Plat/Open Space Conservation Subdivision Certificate of Compliance(Commercial) Final Plat Map Amendment(Zoning or Comprehensive Plan) Permit Extension 1/5/2007 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessary) C'onditianai USE Permit to allow t�C ke l'ng of fen (10) horses on 'Hie +we Ilse Gz) acre_ L_we. have.___ allocated -Car our school's 101-Se pro rawt _ 01-aiHet( letter bQ�I�ro and Pfanation .tfacl,ed.) 8. Project Name: CHQF Sc.11oo( (4orse Proc3rarh I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this application are complete and accurate. I understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing, reviewing and hearing the application. These costs shall include,but are not limited to:publication and mailing of notices; review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants; legal costs, and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. Any balance remaining after review is complete will be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits. PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant, the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee owner in order for this application to be considered complete. Property Fee Owner Signature(s) Date: C/h'f5 i-.`S //Past'/'L,I aF 1:4'77t <<`16r/t G / , (,)Qa , Applicant Signature(s) Date: For City Use Only Application Fees: (1 6� PAID � ] C Parcel Search Fee: / �' . 3() - v�C 9 .U08 • Escrow Deposit: ?_4)6 . i)e) CITY OF SCANDIA Ver1A.-4E. 1/5/2007 AUG --5 2008 /5() C11 Y OF SCANDIA To Whom It May Concern, June 5, 2008 It is the desire of our Church/School Community to secure a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Scandia for the keeping of additional horses at our property. We have worked hard, with no little expense, to satisfy all the necessary conditions. We have cooperated closely with officials and engineers from the Washington Conservation District, as well as the Rice Creek Watershed, on eliminating all potential surface or ground water pollution from our Horse Barn/Pasture area. We are very proud (as are they), of the outstanding results of the year and a half long conservation-based project! It's a fine illustration of landowners and local government working together to solve environmental concerns! Our new WCD designed and approved Feedlot is a model example. Our present facility, through aggressive pasture management and year-round supplemental feeding, has comfortably supported, in healthy condition, up to ten horses in the 25 years we have been in operation at this location. Since all the manure in the entire 12 acre Horse Program area is regularly composted and spread during frost-free months, odor or flies have never been a concern. Our WCD certified compost bins are first-of-a-kind prototypes in which mineralization is achieved in weeks! Our entire Horse Program area is maintained exclusively by teachers and students from our school. Indeed, although many others benefit from it, our Horse Program was originally conceived as--and developed into--one of our school's unique extracurricular activities. Especially for kids growing up in the inner city of St. Paul (where our Church and School are located), the opportunity to maintain a herd of horses with all the supporting elements (haymaking, fencing, grooming, etc.) under expert supervision is a priceless experience--a `family farm'-type of experience. The older students spend the whole year caring for the physical needs of the horses and the facility--including the horse-drawn vehicles; but during the summer months they are especially involved with running a day camp for the younger children of our community. These are bussed out to the farm on a rotating basis for what has become known over the years as their `Horse Day'. (The horse-drawn wagon excursions--always a big part of the day camp--are often seen on area roads in the spring, summer, and fall, and is the most visible and well-known aspect of our whole operation.) While it's true that a herd of ten or less horses hardly seems adequate for the hundreds of children and adults who collectively own and enjoy them, it's also true that we carefully schedule and regulate their use to try to accommodate everyone, while ensuring that the animals are not overburdened. Everyone is concerned when old Stormy gets injured, and a memorial window display in the school's main hallway is carefully prepared for any horse whose passing is being mourned. Other horses may have more money spent on them, but few could ever get more love or attention! We have always made the program work with ten or less horses since economic realities limit us. Eight horses is the practical working number that we need to continue the program uninterrupted at the present level. Typically, the herd will include a younger horse or pony `learning the ropes', and an older member or two who are in semi- retirement. A Conditional Use Permit that would allow us to keep up to ten horses at our location would serve our purposes to continue to run our unique interactive school program while providing for a buffer that makes a normal herd evolution possible. Thank you for your kind consideration! spectf u ' ed, David L. Bluhm Mgr.--CHOF School Horse Program •f• • 4 ..i. . . ...1 c. .. 1 i. 1 . * ,',.- - .6.-----.• ' .--r.'I•:-,--1-7 . • .' ::1: I -14: I' (11 I ...1 6 i 714-1- •I. 4 , .1' 4 • ','. * *i---- , 1. . • . . ..1:r. . , h.._....................._ ...,....„..., „. _,..z„,„..-„,:.,.....4..).,...:.___.....,L,.......„..,„_...„.„._.....,....,.... ._. „.. ..4.:. '-,,,24'.` -- t---7--1--, -1.-,-1--------= I _ ''' -r- . • ---0-17 -.7-1*--1.--r-- L.:•::. :., - . .:.'C. :.: . ' . ..,,N-1 ' ) ' •, . • • • ''... :,--- "rl .. 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' • • ÷ ' [ 'i I 9--g i• I • 1 ,,, 1 1 ‘..,.. - __...,__ _ ____ ......... ._... ... i_ .11 Ir ." 1 CHRIST'S HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH SCHOOL 355 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 DONALD O.ALSBURY.SUPERINTENDENT•VERNON R.HARMS.H.S.PRINCIPAL DENNIS BLUHM,ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL RECEIVED AUG Z00,8 Monday, August 4, 2008 CITY OF SCANDIA Christ's Household of Faith Church & School 355 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 City of Scandia Scandia Community and Senior Center 14727 209th St. N. Scandia, MN 55073 Dear City of Scandia Council Members, Mr. David Bluhm, Teacher of Third Grade in Christ's Household of Faith School and Director of the School's Horse Program, has been our liason with the City of Scandia (Washington County) in the interest of securing a conditional use permit that would allow continuance of this wonderful educational and recreational program for the children of our church community. This somewhat unique program was created in 1979 when we were renting an acreage to the South of Lake Elmo and was relocated to its current location at 19060 Manning Trail in 1983. David has worked diligently to establish and maintain open communication with Washington County and City of Scandia officials on our behalf and has invested signicant energy and labor in his pursuit of excellence and in seeking to develop a facility that would be in compliance with County and City ordinances and that would satisfy the highest standards of environmental and esthetic values. He has recently reported to us that Berry Farrington of TKDA architects and planners has advised that Scandia Council members will wish to see a more complete picture of the other uses that are being made of this property. In response to this suggestion, we would review for your consideration the following facts: Christ's Household of Faith Church, Inc. is a Minnesota non-profit organization with its principal offices at 355 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, also the location of its worship facility and classrooms, gymnasium, dining room, etc. In January of 1983, the Church (CHOF)purchased the property at 19060 Manning Trail, a 58 acre former dairy farm which included the original homestead, barn, several out . buildings and a newer 1950's two story home. The leaders of the community and school had several distinct desires for its use. Our intent was to provide an agrarian setting for the following: 1. An educational experience of horticulture and animal husbandry for the students of our private, parochial school. 2. A place in the country of refuge, quiet, and family worship for our member families on several Sundays throughout the course of the summer months. 3. An opportunity to raise quality/nutrient rich fruits and vegetables for church community consumption. 4. In this context and setting, to establish several recreational options for the various age groups of the community: e.g. softball field, volley ball court, playground equipment, basketball court, horseback (saddle) and horse wagon (harness) riding, fishing and swimming. The passage of time (25 plus years) has resulted in a great deal of change, improvement, growth of programs, enhancement of pleasure and a deep sense of satisfaction in seeing transformation and progress. Green houses have been added. There is a special storage facility to satisfy township/county/city (?) ordinance for the removable of campers/tent trailers that have been approved for occasional set up in the picnic grounds by the softball field. There is an apple orchard, a grape vineyard, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry fields and remaining acres are dedicated to the production of vegetables raised by faculty and students for our church members. Included, of course, is the horse barn and hay storage building with its carefully landscaped and fenced pastures, feed lot, paddock for the care and keeping of our horses and the training of our children in their care. A modest "pick your own" offering has been opened to the public in order to defray and offset some of the costs of this entire program. Also in the interest of compensating for some of the costs of operation of this multi-faceted offering, the two homes are being offered for rent. Beyond that, all costs of transportation, equipment, maintenance of buildings, soil improvement, etc., are covered through the Christ's Household of Faith Church, Inc. church/school budgets and the contributions of the labors of its administrators and members of its faculty and students. 2008 finds us satisfying our desire to conduct outdoor family church worship services, by having our people gather in the heart of our approximately 10 acre picnic/playground area on 5 or 6 randomly selected Sundays from May to September. There is more than ample space available for the parking of up to 60 vehicles and, in addition to the handicapped access toilet facilities (separate for male and female) provided at the head house, there are 4 strategically placed portable toilets in the picnic and horse program areas. The years of our ownership of this property have, for ecological enhancement as well as sight and sound barriers, found us planting and maintaining both perimeter border and interior shrubs and trees of many varieties. We sincerely hope that the information provided above will serve to assist you in your endeavors to manage and oversee the best interests of all citizens under your jurisdiction in our new city. If there are any other specific concerns or questions that you would like us to address, we would be happy to comply. Sincerely, Vernon Harms, Secretary Board of Directors Christ's Household of Faith 1380 W FRONTAGE RD HIGHWAY 36 T I L L W A T E R. M N 5 5 0 8 2 V)V4ASHINGTONON- SE SRVATI0N o5I 275 1t36 I HONE I S T R I C T 651 _ 275 _ 1254 ( FAX I WWW. MNWCD . ORG January 8, 2006 REF. Ws✓p�} �,s�D Denny Seefeldt F�t(;� �J City of Scandia JAN 1 1 2007 14727 209'I'Street Scandia, MN 55073 CITY OF SCANDIA RE: NOTICE OF FINAL PROJECT CERTIFICATION Christ's Household of Faith Feedlot Improvement Project Dear Mr. Seefeldt, The Washington Conservation District Board recently approved final project certification and cost- share payment issuance for the Christ's Household of Faith Feedlot Improvement project, located on White Rock Lake in Scandia. The project was certified to be in accordance with the plans and • specifications prepared under the direction of Michael Mayer, P.E. Engineering design was funded in part by a grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Project construction costs were funded in part by a State Cost-Share Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant. This feedlot improvement project was designed to capture and treat polluted runoff from the feedlot area by routing the runoff through a treatment buffer before discharging to White Rock Lake. Previously, runoff from the site had discharged directly to the lake and to an adjacent wetland that is connected to the lake. The project included a provision that the wetland be protected from grazing by a fence. The project was designed to completely treat the manure produced by up to 8 full-sized horses. Please contact me with any questions regarding this project. Sincerely, Pete Young, Engineering Specialist Washington Conservation District 651-275-1136 x21 peter.young@mnwcd.org cc: David Bluhm, Manager, Christ's Household of Faith Horse Program Chuck Johnson, Rice Creek Watershed District Enclosure til_II'Fuvl$nll5: IIWUISL 1MAMI I()lI (ini( RAUMANN IQM MlYtlt ItU11MAIO WA(IACL IOM ARMS IRCoNG. IIt. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN For Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm Feedlot Improvements Animal Waste Management System Prepared By: Washington Conservation District 22 Dear Owner: The design provided for your conservation practice is based on the best available technical knowledge, but it must be recognized that proper operation and maintenance is also very important. As owner, you are responsible for the operation and maintenance of these practices. Total benefits can only be realized if you operate and maintain the practices to function for the designated purpose. It is recommended that you inspect the practices annually, particularly after major runoff events and during droughty periods. The Washington Conservation District (WCD) cooperating with your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office has prepared the enclosed guidelines for operating and maintaining your practices. The operation and maintenance of structural practices (terraces, water and sediment basins, underground outlets, waterways, diversions, etc.) are extremely dependent upon your management practices (i.e. your farming operation). If you have installed structural practices, your local Soil Conservation Technicians have considered your planned farming operations in their design to best meet your conservation objective. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact your local Soil Conservation Technician to discuss the efforts of changes you may be considering in your farming operation. If you have questions about these guidelines or notice unusual circumstances occurring with a practice, contact your local Soil Conservation Technician for assistance. Washington Conservation District 23 MONITORING OPERATION &MAINTENANCE PLAN Monitoring of all practices should be routinely conducted to observe operation and assess performance. The landowner and WCD personnel shall perform on-site monitoring. The following guidelines are provided for your use in monitoring the practices installed: I, Installed Practices: WCD personnel shall monitor all installed practices during construction. This includes the feedlot area, buffer zones, and fencing. After construction is complete, the landowner and WCD personnel shall monitor installed practices at least monthly. 2. Erosion and Sediment Control: WCD personnel shall monitor erosion and sediment control measures during construction. After construction is complete, the landowner and WCD personnel shall inspect the site for erosion and sedimentation problems caused by construction at least monthly. 3. Livestock Management During Construction: All horses shall be confined to a staging area during and after construction of the project. When vegetation is established in the feedlot area and buffer to the satisfaction of the landowner and WCD personnel, horses may be placed in the new feedlot area, 4. Vegetation: WCD personnel shall monitor the establishment of vegetation where soil was disturbed by construction activities. If vegetation is not established properly by September 31, 2006, supplemental dormant seeding of failing areas will be required. Monitoring of the treatment buffer zone, the most critical area of the project, shall be done at least monthly during 2006 and 2007. • 31 United States Department of Agriculture O&M-PS-393 4NRCSNatural Resources Conservation Service 1!) . Washington Conservation Disirla OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN "FILTER STRIP" Landowner/Operator: Christ's Household of Faith— David Bluhm Date: September 2006 Address: 355 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Legal description of practice location: SEC 31 T 32 R 20 OVERVIEW A properly operated and maintained filter strip is an asset to your farm. This filter strip was designed and installed to prevent contaminated runoff water from entering watercourses. The performance life of this system can be assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. This practice will require you to perform periodic operation and maintenance to maintain satisfactory performance. The following recommendations will help you in performing adequate operation and maintenance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Maintain vigorous growth of desirable vegetative coverings. This includes reseeding, fertilization, and controlled application of herbicides when necessary. Periodic mowing may also be needed to control height. • Repair any erosion damage and divert all runoff until vegetation is established. • Limit livestock usage to vegetative growth periods. • If fences are installed, they shall be maintained to provide warning and/or prevent unauthorized human or livestock entry. • Limit traffic and do not use as a roadway. • Eradicate or otherwise remove all rodents or burrowing animals. Immediately repair any damage caused by their activity. • Apply insecticides for insect control as per the manufactures recommendations and precautions, as needed. • Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular, or livestock damage. 0 NRCS .w5i,in�io1, 1/2 ram.,,w,a. O&M-PS-393 SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR STRUCTURE Limit native plantings to the area shown on the plans. Shoreline restoration is recommended for all areas adjacent to White Rock Lake (contact Rice Creek. Watershed District). CONTACT THE WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR ANY ADDI7IONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MIGHT NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR YOUR STRUCTURE. 04NRCS !Washington Cw..nkr V ki 2/2 United States Department of Agriculture O&M-PS-362 4NRCSNatural Resources Conservation Service Illi Washington Conservation District OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN "DIVERSION" Landowner/Operator: Christ's Household of Faith—David Bluhm Date: September 2006 Address: 355 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Legal description of practice location: SEC 31 T 32 R 20 OVERVIEW A properly operated and maintained diversion is an asset to your farm. This diversion was designed and installed to safely convey runoff from the drainage area. The performance life of this installation can be assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. This practice will require you to perform periodic operation and maintenance to maintain satisfactory performance. The following recommendations will help you in performing adequate operation and maintenance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Avoid excessive travel on any portion of the system that will harm or destroy the vegetative cover. • Periodically check the elevation of fill and restore if necessary • Maintain vigorous growth of desirable vegetative coverings. This includes reseeding, fertilization and controlled application of herbicides when necessary. Periodic mowing may also be needed to control height. • Remove all foreign debris that hinders system operation. • Immediately remove any obstructions or blockage of spillways, trash racks, or pipe inlets. • Determine and eliminate causes of settlement or cracks in the earthen sections and repair damage. • Eradicate or otherwise remove all rodents or burrowing animals. Immediately repair any damage caused by their activity. • Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular, or livestock damage to any earthfills, spillways, outlets or other appurtenances. • Remove woody vegetation from embankments. 4NRCSWashington 1/2 O&M-PS-362 SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR STRUCTURE Horses should not be allowed to graze in the diversion channel. • • • CONTACT THE WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MIGHT NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR YOUR STRUCTURE 4NRCS w,shing;op 2/2 United States Department of Agriculture O&M-PS-313 41\ [ACC Natural Resources RCS J Conservation Service Washington Conservmion District OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN "WASTE STORAGE FACILITY" Landowner/Operator: Christ's Household of Faith— David Bluhm Date: September 2006 Address: 355 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Legal description of practice location: SEC 31 T 32 R 20 OVERVIEW A properly operated and maintained waste storage structure is an asset to your farm. This waste storage structure was designed and installed for temporary storage of animal wastes.The performance life of this installation can be assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. This practice will require you to perform periodic operation and maintenance to maintain satisfactory performance. The following recommendations will help you in performing adequate operation and maintenance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not allow human entry to any enclosed structure without safety equipment that includes ladders and breathing apparatus. • Do not allow the operation of any equipment that exceeds the design load limit on or within twenty feet of the structure. • Maintain all pumps, agitators, piping, valves and all other electrical and mechanical equipment in good operating condition by following the manufacturer's recommendations. • Maintain grounding rods and wiring for all electrical equipment in good condition. • All fences, railings, and/or warning signs shall be maintained to prevent unauthorized human or livestock entry. • Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular or Iivestock damage to the structure, earthen areas surrounding the structure, or any appurtenances. • Maintain all lids,grates, and shields on ramps and openings to underground structures. 4NRCS sii,goi, v1/2. c..,�..,..k.,aw+. • O&M-PS-313 • Immediately remove all foreign debris within the structure that may cause damage to pumps or agitators. • Make sure that the foundation drains are functional and screens and/or rodent guards are in place. • Maintain the soil covering adjacent to all structures at elevations shown on the plan. • Follow the schedule developed for emptying the structure. • Eradicate or otherwise remove all rodents or burrowing animals. Immediately repair any damage caused by their activity. • Repair spalls,cracks and weathered areas in concrete surfaces. • Repair or replace rusted or damaged metal and paint. • Replace weathered or displaced rock riprap to constructed grade. '• Apply insecticides for insect control as per manufacturer's recommendations and precautions, as needed. • Operate system in a manner to minimize odors and air drift. SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR STRUCTURE A 1.000-pound horse generates an average of 8-10 tons of manure per year, accumulating at the rate of approximately 0.75 cubic feet per day (about 10 cubic yards per year). Manure contains plant nutrients, soluble and insoluble organic compounds, and microorganisms. Additionally, at an average of 1 cubic foot per day, bedding can add up to 13.5 cubic yards of waste materials annually to the manure. Manure and used bedding shall be composted on-site. Composting bins shall be constructed as part of the project. Runoff from the composting bins will be treated before entering White Rock Lake. The vegetated buffer must be maintained.in order to treat the runoff from the composting area. Manure should be collected at least weekly and taken to the composting bins. Compost should be turned regularly to maintain optimal conditions in the compost bins. If the compost bins reach capacity, excess manure should be spread on fields furthest from surface water. CONTACT THE WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MIGHT NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR YOUR STRUCTURE. A N°CS — _ Washington 2/2 PASTURE MANAGEMENT OPERATION& MAINTENANCE PLAN A properly maintained and managed pasture is essential to reducing soil erosion and sedimentation, and to maintaining or improving water quality. A healthy and vigorous pasture ensures good soil cover and reduces runoff. Invasion by undesirable plants shall be controlled by cutting, using a selective herbicide, prescribed burning, or by grazing management by manipulating livestock stocking rates, density, and duration of stay. Insects and diseases shall be controlled when an infestation exceeds economic injury levels. Overgrazing is the most common problem for horse owners. Closely grazed areas promote runoff and soil erosion and sedimentation. Larger pastures should be divided into several smaller units for rotational grazing. Horses must be removed from a pasture area when the forage is consumed to 2 to 3 inches. When the horses are removed, allow the section of pasture to recover. Livestock shall be excluded from all areas denoted as "Buffer" or "Planting Area" on the plans. 32 CHOF School Horse Program Guidelines (Pasture Management Section) Our school horse program facility is divided into ten (10) sections: 1. Subdivision 1 -- Northwest corner. . .includes west willow windbreak . . .well- drained high ground 2. Subdivision 2 -- Northeast corner. . . includes east willow windbreak and west, north, and east side of wetland exclusion area . . . mostly well drained-- some low spots. . .large sand wallow 3. Subdivision 3 -- South Near Pasture . . . Most level pasture. . .large sand wallow. . . well drained 4. Subdivision 4 -- Woods. . . Flash grazing only. .horse riding trails. . swimming beach 5 Subdivision 5 -- South Far Pasture. . . lowest pasture. . . southernmost CHOF property 6. Subdivision 6 & 7 -- Auxiliary pasture on conditional loan from south neighbor Arnold Sandberg. . . 6 is a very lush pasture. . .7 is a very sheltered pasture 7. Feedlot -- Includes horse barn, compost bins, automatic waterer, and tool sheds. : . WCD designed and approved feedlot design directs runoff into settling basin and subsequent buffer zones 8. Overflow -- includes settling basin and subsequent buffer zones, . . flash grazing only 9 Feedlot Paddock -- Small pasture for keeping quarantined or convalescing horses 10. Wetland -- Managed wetland which controls runoff from the north. . planted with native vegetation. . . stone and earth level spreaders . . . horses permanently excluded CHOP pasture management has ten (10) basic elements: 1. Harrowing -- Our custom-made chain harrow is used to pulverize manure to quickly return nutrients to the soil. . . exposed parasites in pulverized manure are killed when exposed to sunlight. . . flies feeding on manure is minimized. . , harrowing must not be done when the ground is saturated. . .manure is never harrowed in the feedlot. 2. Composting -- All manure will be picked up in the feedlot a minimum of four (4) times a week during summer months, a minimum of two (2) times a week during spring and fall months, and a minimum of one (1) time a week during winter months. manure will regularly be picked up in the other subdivisions a minimum of one (1) time a week during the summer months. . .all manure that is picked up will be treated for accelerated composting in the WCD designed compost bins in the feedlot. . .each fresh layer of manure will be covered with a layer of hay chaff to keep off flies, suppress odor, and to allow the composting process to heat up . . . each subsequent layer must be watered sufficiently to encourage bacterial action . . . compost must be turned every month to ensure quickest mineralization. 3. Aerating -- Our plug aerator will be used on the subdivisions in a rotating pattern during the early spring months. . . aerating will always be used in conjunction with seeding and harrowing in our no-till method of pasture reseeding. 4. Mowing -- Our riding mower will (unless otherwise indicated for special circumstances) always remain at its highest setting of six (6) inches. . . all subdivisions will be mowed a minimum of one (1) time a month during the summer--more as indicated. 5. Irrigation -- Subdivisions will be irrigated as needed to keep the pasture forage from going into dormancy during the summer months. 6. Seeding -- Seeding (except in special instances) will be confined to the early spring or frost seeding in the fall. . .on a rotating basis the subdivisions will be seeded when they are aerated. . . EJ Houle's "Dan Patch Pasture MixTM" is our choice of horse pasture seed broadcast at a rate of fifteen (15) pounds per acre... our pasture renovation reseeding is always the no-till (or in special applications-- `low-til') method, 7. Weed Control -- All Canada thistle, cocklebur, and curly dock will be aggressively eradicated from all subdivisions at every appearance. . . Purple Loosestrife will be identified and eliminated from all shoreline and wetland areas. . . hand removal or hand application of approved herbicide are our methods of choice. . . horses will be excluded from areas where herbicide is applied as indicated. . . all other `weeds' may be controlled by regular mowing. 8. Fertilizing -- Pastures will be fertilized in early July or early September as indicated by U of M soil sample recommendations. . . samples must be taken from at least five (5) separate spots in the subdivision to get a useful reading. 9. Fencing -- All fences must be continuously inspected and maintained year round. . . our fence of choice is 12 ga. high tensile electrified (frost-free months only) spring-loaded 3 strand fencing with wooden posts between every 6 `T' posts on 15' centers. . . all outer perimeter gates will be latched and padlocked whenever members of the Horse Program Staff are not present. 10. Rodent Control -- All burrowing rodents will be eradicated from all subdivisions. . . these include: pocket gophers, woodchucks, moles, and ground squirrels. . . our method of choice is the `Giant DestroyerTM' smoke bomb. , . use immediately whenever burrowing appears. General Guidelines In general, we want the horse pasture subdivisions to more resemble a golf course than a typical horse pasture. Pasture preparation will typically begin in late March or early April as the frost goes out. Pasture litter must be removed and fencing upgrades made. When the ground is dry enough to work (typically late April/early May), aerating and seeding of the selected subdivisions will be done. The first mowing is done when the grass reaches the height of 6"-8", usually in late May. This is done in conjunction with weed control of perennial weeds and first year growth of biennial weeds. During the `Horse Program Summer Season', the subdivisions must be rotated, mowed, irrigated, harrowed, and fertilized as needed; with ongoing rodent control. In the fall, soil samples are taken, weeds are eliminated, and winter preparations are made. In the winter, the horses are fed free choice alfalfa-mix hay, have free choice mineral supplements, and have access to a continuous supply of free choice fresh (warmed) water from the sheltered `Geo-ThermTM' waterer kiosk. The feedlot is scraped clean of manure at least once a week. David L. Bluhm --Manager CHOP School Horse Program 6J lam : bJ 1380 W FRONTAGE RD H I G I-I W A Y 3 6 S AS H I N GTON STI LLWATE R. MN 55082 ONSERVATION 6 5 1 - 2 7 5 - 1 1 3 6 1 P H O N E 1 } I S T R I C T 6 51 275 1254 I FAX 1 W W W. M N W C D . O RG August 29, 2008 Scandia City Council 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 RE: Christ's Household of Faith Animal Feedlot; Feedlot Project Background and FLEval Model Results Dear Scandia City Council Members: In October 2006, work was completed on a feedlot improvement project at the Christ's Household of Faith (CHOF) horse farm, located on White Rock Lake in Scandia.The project had been initiated in 2005 after representatives from Scandia Township, Washington Conservation District (WCD), and CHOF met at the site to evaluate potential feedlot issues (see enclosed letter,dated October 4,2005). After the site meeting, I evaluated the pollution potential of the feedlot using the FLEval computer model, which was developed by the University of Minnesota and is the accepted standard for feedlot pollution evaluation in Minnesota. The results of the FLEval model run on existing conditions (pre-project installation) showed that there was significant potential for pollution to enter White Rock Lake based on model inputs such as feedlot area, animal numbers, drainage area, land slope, and distance to the lake. There were 8 horses at the site at the time of the first site meeting.The FLEval rating of 28 is considered moderately high and suggests noncompliance with MPCA regulations. After the pollution potential of the site was established by using the FLEval model, I contacted representatives from CHOF and Scandia Township. Scandia Township President Dennis Seefeldt, during our conversation on January 24, 2006, supported the concept of a potential feedlot project to correct pollution hazards at the site. Mr. Seefeldt supported a course of action in which CHOF would seek a conditional use permit to allow the existing 8 horses to remain at the site, with the eventual maximum of 5 or 6 horses at the site. Also on January 24, 2006, I contacted David Bluhm, CHOF representative, notifying him of Scandia Township's position and that he could be required to obtain a permit from the MPCA [The site was ultimately not required to obtain a permit because they have less than the mininurnr 10 animal units in shoreland that will trigger the need for an MPCA permit.] Mr. Bluhm supported the concept of a feedlot project to correct the pollution hazards at the site and stated that he would prefer to maintain 8 horses at the site in the long term. Both of these conversations were summarized in the WCD project file. Based on CHOF's desire to move forward with a project to correct pollution from their horse feedlot, I began the feedlot design process. I entered different parameters into the FLEval model until the best combination of feedlot area, drainage area, and buffer length showed that a project could be completed that reduces the FLEval rating from 28 to 0 (zero), a rating that suggests compliance with MPCA regulations. The rating was reduced due to creating a buffer between the feedlot and White Rock Lake, reducing the feedlot size, and reducing the drainage area by diverting clean water around the feedlot (instead of allowing it to run through the feedlot and pick up manure on its way to the lake). Comparing the existing and proposed FLEval model output gives the following results: SUPLIt 'ISuRS: IL3I'ISI SMAI GAI&' ItAl1MANN lOM MIVIIt ro..1SIMAIO \VAIIAII TOM ARMSTRONG, 1ft. Scandia City Council Page 2 of 2 8/29/2008 Parameter Existing(pre-project) Proposed(after project) % Reduction Total runoff(volume) 1.67 acre-inch 1.09 acre-inch 34.7 Phosphorous 54.84 ppm 8.79 ppm 84.0 (concentration) COD* (concentration) 2845.34 ppm 434.55 ppm 84.7 Phosphorous(mass) 20.84 lbs 2.17 lbs 89.6 COD(mass) 1081.15 lbs 107.39 lbs 90.1 FLEval Rating 28 0 n/a *COD=chemical oxygen demand,a measure of organic pollutants in surface water that indicates water quality CHOF representatives applied for and obtained a State Cost-Share grant through WCD to construct the feedlot project.The WCD Board of Supervisors, as the local State Cost-Share administrator, approved the project based on the proposed pollutant reductions listed in the table above. CHOF received a total of $10,991.82 from the State of Minnesota after construction was completed and certified by a professional engineer (Michael Mayer, P.E. — certifications enclosed), which represents 75% of the total cost of the project. A project overview map is enclosed. The project was completed in October 2006. Washington County Land Management, acting as local permitting authority because the project took place before Scandia's incorporation, issued a permit for the project (Permit #t0010-06058 —enclosed) after reviewing the plans and consulting with WCD staff. On July 24, 2008, I visited the feedlot site with representatives from CHOF and Scandia. During this site visit Scandia representatives asked for documentation of the FLEval results for the site. FLEval has been updated since 2006 and is now called MinnFARM. I used MinnFARM to determine that although the feedlot project that was installed was based on a total of 8 horses, because of the conservative design of the engineered feedlot, it would be possible to maintain 10 horses on the same lot without increasing the pollution risk significantly. MinnFARM results (for model runs using both 8 and 10 horses)are enclosed, and as you can see in the "model results" section, the results state that the MinnFARM rating suggests "regulatory compliance." In summary, the WCD's CHOF feedlot project was initiated in order to protect White Rock Lake from animal feedlot pollution. The design of the feedlot complies with stringent State requirements and the feedlot improvements constructed in 2006 resulted in a project that improves the water quality of White Rock Lake.The feedlot could house up to 10 horses permanently and still receive a MinnFARM rating of 0(zero), which suggests regulatory compliance, although the original design considered a maximum of 8 horses. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this project. Regards, Pete Young, Engineering Specialist Washington Conservation District 651-275-1136 x2l peter.young@mnwcd.org Enclosures • Wasin `O'� 1380 W. Frontage Rd; Hwy 36 g Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 'r Conservation District (651)275-1136 (651)275-1254 Fax October 4, 2005 David Bluhm Christ Household of Faith 355 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 RE: White Rock Lake Farm Dear Mr. Bluhm: Thanks for meeting with us yesterday. The walk-around certainly revealed more than our glimpse from the road. As I mentioned, Pete Young (from my office) will be in contact with you about following up on the livestock area evaluation. He will collect additional information, and run a computer model to identify the potential of your site being a pollution source. He should also be able to provide some guidance on how to lessen that potential. The "Feedlot Permit Application" form that I left with you includes the questions that Pete will ask. Feel free to complete the form, so the answers are available when Pete calls. He may also be able to evaluate your existing practices (like your impoundment system), compare them with accepted agricultural standards, and recommend some improvements. New Scandia may require that you obtain a Feedlot Permit from the MPCA. If so, the form you have and Pete's information will comprise most of that application. If significant changes to your land are needed, you might be pressed to get them completed before winter. But I think it can be accomplished. Other aspects, like your school education programs and shoreland restoration, possibly can wait until later in the year. I have made a few calls, and the lake monitoring project may have support by the local water resource agencies. Information on the program is located at http://www.metrocouncil.org/environment/RiversLakes/Lakes/campLakes.htm . The program is coordinated by the Metropolitan Council, with sponsorship possibly provided by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Sponsorship would pay for the necessary monitoring equipment and laboratory fees; you contribute the labor to collect and submit the samples. This would likely start in the spring, but contact me as soon as you decide for it, to initiate the process. Our water- monitoring crew advises trying for 7 samples the first year, not the full 14, essentially monthly through the ice-free months. Enclosed with this letter are several information sheets that you might find helpful, on a variety of natural resource topics. Feel free to use them either on this site, or in your general classroom programs. Feel free to call if you have questions about these issues. Pete will take on most of the technical side of the livestock and site conditions, and may bring in other agency staff as needed, but I'll be happy to assist with the other concerns. Sincerely, Jyneen Thatcher Wetland Specialist Cc: Pete Young; WCD Dennis Seefeldt; New Scandia Township Dennis O'Donnell; Washington County Land Management • FLEval Model Farm Name CHoF Horse Farm-Existing UMN version 1.06 Address or other information New Scandia Twp, MN Bio Ag Eng 3/03 Date 4/28/06 I f County Washington `► Evaluator PJY Rainfall event 25 year-24 hr V !Sub-lot 1 _ FLEval Rating. 28 Feedlot area 13419 sq.ft v I Discharge COD(ppm) 2845 %paved 1 % Mass COD load(lbs) 1081 Paved lot cleaning frequency 3 days t Average Average Number weight hours/day Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot • Horse 8 1000 24 AUD None 0 0 0 65 None 1r 0 0 0 None V 0 0 0 Sub lot 2 -.r _ :1.. :. _ .��.�.—,_.7 �o., { Feedlot area 0 sq.ft J Z. %paved 0 % Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 _ days ;p 3I' Average Average Number weight hours/day 5. Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot f. I None V j 0 0 0 AUD 1 x ;• iI None y 0 0 0 0 None V 0 0 0 e: None .Iv 0 0 0 _ ,, .. .=3�2»=" < r µa�,3t..2 q� Sub-lot 3 Feedlot area 0 sq.ft .I %paved 0 % ',' Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 days ,. YII,I. Average Average Number weight hours/day _; Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot 'I,'--I I None V 0 0 0 AUD .t None v 0 0 0 0 None V 0 0 0 None V 0 0 0 Sub-lot 4 Feedlot area 0 sq.ft w - %paved 0 % I Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 days Average Average f.s Number weight hours/day Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot i None V 0 0 0 AUD I � None v 0 0 0 [7 I � i r 'None I 0 0 0 "! None "1 0 0 0 11 tom- Soil Hydrc Gip Lookui FLEval Rating 28', LINO•B • Discharge COD(ppm) 2845 Mass COD load(Ibs), 1081 AREA 2 INFORMATION Roof area 1000 sq.ft •7 r, tom. Hydro : Area Units Cover Type Group { Tributary A 10757 sq.ft "I Pasture-Fair v B F. Tributary B 0 sq.ft Fallow B .. Tributary C 0 acres V Fallow V B Tributary D 0 acres Fallow B Tributary E 0 acres Fallow V B V t" Tributary F 0 acres —VTFallow V B AREA 3 INFORMATION Hydro Area Units Cover Type Group Adjacent A 0 acres V Fallow V B V Adjacent B 0 acres V Fallow V B Adjacent C 0 acres V Fallow V B V t Adjacent D 0 acres V Fallow V B V i Adjacent E 0 acres V Fallow V B Adjacent F 0 acres ' Fallow v B • 7 BUFFER INFORMATION Distance Slope Cover Type Buffer A 5 feet 2' o/, .Pasture-Fair V Buffer B 0 feet 0 % Fallow V t Buffer C 0 feet 0 ; % Fallow 'V Buffer D 0 feet 0 % t Fallow V -m GROUNDWATER INFORMATION What is the soil hydrologic group of the first buffer? B What is the Depth to bedrock or Groundwater in first buffer(ft)? 5 E :RECEIVING WATER INFORMATION What does the feedlot discharge into? Wetland .l Where is the final destination of the runoff water? white Rock Lake Other Comments? Wetland flows to White Rock Lake,feedlot is within 250 feet of discharge point N , j DETAILED FLEval Output Farm Name: CHoF Horse Farm-Existing UMN versbn 1.06 Date: 4/28/06 County: IWashington Bio Ag En g 3/03 _ FLEval RATING OUTPUT 1 Total runoff volume at discharge point: 1.67 acre-in 2 Phosphorous concentration at discharge point: 54.84 ppm 3 COD concentration at discharge point: 2845.34 ppm 4 Phosphorus mass at discharge point: 20.84 lbs. 5 COD mass at discharge point: 1081.15 lbs. 6 Animal lot rating for surface-water: 28 7 Animal lot rating for ground-water: 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B Runoff from Area 1: 1.14 acre-in ---------------- ---- --- 9 Runoff from Area 2: 0.53 acre-in 10 Runoff from Area 1 &2: 1.67 acre-in 11 Runoff from Area 3: L 0.00 acre-in 12 Runoff from area(1,2,&3) 1.67 acre-in — — - 13 Runoff from diverted lot: 1.14 acre-in 14 COD at discharge point for diverted lot: ° 2845.00 ppm 15 Rating value for diverted lot: 23 16 COD concentration for feedlot edge: 2903.23 ppm — 17 Reduction from buffer effects: 1.99 18 Reduction due to dilution: 0.00 19 COD concentration at discharge point: 2845.34 ppm 20 COD mass at feedlot edge: 1103.14 lbs 21 Reduction from buffer effects: 1 1.99 % 22 Reduction due to dilution: —.^ 0.00 % 23 COD mass at discharge point: 1081.15 lbs __ 24 P concentration at feedlot edge: 54.84 ppm 25 Reduction from buffer effects: 0.00 % 26 Reduction due to dilution: 0.00 % 27 P concentration at discharge point: 54.84 ppm L -- — 28 P mass at feedlot edge:, 1_ 20.84-lbs 29 Reduction from buffer effects: 0.00 % 30 Reduction due to dilution 0.00 % 31 P mass at discharge point 20.84 lbs INFORMATION USED IN CALCULATIONS 1 32 Rainfall event used in calculations] _ 4.7 inches 33 %Manure Pack (COD)1 r 65 % 34 Manure Pack(P) j I 65 /o 0 i8 FLEval Model Farm Name CHoF Horse Farm-Proposed UMN version 1.06 Address or other information New Scandia Township, MN Bio Ag Eng 3/03 1.4 , . Date 6/22/06 County Washington V Evaluator P. Young Rainfall event 25 year-29 hr i Sub-lot 1 FLEval Rating D Feedlot area 8601 sq.ft ''I Discharge COD(ppm), 435 % paved 0 % Mass COD load(Ibs)` 107 Paved lot cleaning frequency 7 days t Average Average Number weight hours/day Type of Animal Animals _pounds on lot Horse v 8 1000 24 AUD Noneirj 0 0 0 100 None II 0 0 0 Ec None vI 0 0 0 _ _ Sub-lot 2 F w.Z,g-r,-. ,, Feedlot area 0 sq.ft .J %paved 0 % Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 days Average Average Number weight hours/day Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot I None, 0 0 0 AUD None 1'' 0 0 0 0 None i VI 0 0 0 None i.7.7 10 0 0 ,Sub-lot 3 ^, Feedlot area 0 sq.ft I v % paved 0 % Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 days Average Average Number weight hours/day , Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot None w 0 0 0 • AUD None v , 0 0 0 0 None v I 0 0 0 None v 0 0 0 • Sub-lot 4 Feedlot area 0 sq.ft v I 3; paved 0 % 0 ,. Paved lot cleaning frequency 365 days Average Average Number weight hours/day .., Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot None ' j 0 0 0 AUL) - None V 0 0 0 None w i 0 0 0 j A None "' i 0 0 0 19 Soil Hychc, GrNur.Li rl u , 1- 711r-_7 ] 1) UNO-B :!D13 .laf�)?°D',PD111)`` ti..1 AREA 2 INFORMATION ) Roof area 1000 sq.ft Hydro 1 Area Units Cover Type Grou i Tributary A 0 sq.ft V I Fallow V B V Tributary B 0 sq.ft V i Fallow Y B v. Tributary C 0 acres V Fallow 1 B 1r , Tributary D 0 acres V I Fallow V B Tributary E 0 acres V Fallow V I B v Tributary F 0 acres V Fallow v1 B 1r AREA 3 INFORMATION Hydra I Area Units Cover Type Group Adjacent A 7352 sq.ft V Permanent Meadow V B V 1. L Adjacent B 1923 sq.ft V Farmstead . B V Adjacent C 0 acres V Fallow V B j Adjacent D 0 acres V Fallow V B V t Adjacent E 0 acres • Fallow . B V 1- t Adjacent F 0 acres v Fallow y I B V i BUFFER INFORMATION Distance Slope Cover Type '. Buffer A 205 feet 2.5 a/, Permanent Meadow V 1 t, Buffer B 0 feet 0. .. % ,Fallow Y 1 k.} Buffer C 0 feet 0 % Fallow V l Buffer D 0 feet 0 % Fallow V GROUNDWATER INFORMATION t. What is the soil hydrologic group of the first buffer? B V1 ndwater in first buffer(ft)? 5 j . > , , z, , „4 g_ , .:.„ , . ._ ems. ,t.. v at is theWDepth to bedrock or Grou 'r ` ` . 4q RECEIVING WATER INFORMATION What does the feedlot discharge,into? Lake V j Where Is the final destination of the runoff water? White Rock Lake Other Comments? t t i / | |K�E�'��U U�K� U�U ��U Output . ` Farm Name: CHmF Horse Farm U� � 'on' 1I� � ' Date: �2�06 County:F -- |Wash�gtsm - Bio \QEngO/D3 - � RATING OUTPUT 1 Total runoff volume ot discharge o� pm�t _ � 1�}Qa ' --- �2 _ Phosphorous ooncen�anon �mchorQepoint:,.-- 8.79 ppn� COD ooncmntn��nat point: -- - - 4 ' --- 4 Phosphorus ------- -- � � ' ---' _______ "�^umu 217 lbs. 5 ��Dn�aamot point: --------- 1�7�� w -�-- 6 �� ___ __'_ _ 7 Animal lot rating for gnound'wmb*c | - - ---- - -- --'--- | . - ��X��0�0��TU0� __ 8 -Runoff --- -- - ---- ___ ________ �� aorm'� 9 �u��mm��3' -- - ___1 _ ' '__---__ O.�D acre-in Q Ru��mmA�� 1 &�'' --------- -- O.B3 annm'|n 11 Runoff '----- --'---- - -- "'==�' O'�� acre-in 12 Rano�hnm (1~Q -- -- --- - _| �.=" .�ay 1'�0 aonu'in �---- '--- ---- -- �8 ��md��d�� -- ----- -- - ��) ocm*in �4 ��@�d�cha�opoin�M»r��|�' 4Q�'OOpp . mn 15 ��i ��|uo�rdk��dk� - - � _ . r __- - 1G ��]cono�mdrabonforymedhdodqo -- ---- --- \ edge: 45O� ppm 17 �mdmcdmnfnmmbu�ora�ec�' --- --- -- . 07.78 % 18 Reduction -- --- ^ ' 20.98 % 1g _COD concentration at discharge point: - - ��.�� m - ' --- �� COD moam��m�o^ .a�m' -- - --- B5O.1G !ba 21 Redm±|onfrom buffer a�e� .s' --' ----- �7.7� q� �Q Reduction ----- ------- '___' -3'3G �� COOmamna1dianho��poi�^ --- '--- ' - _ 107.39lbs �� rc��n��n��e�oe�e ' --- _ ` _ 85.00 ppm 25 Reduction --- ------ - _ ' 8�'1� �� G Reduction -------- --- ---- ' 1S'�O �� Pmmncmr��dionsddiacho imd-- -----------� ' 87Q------ --- - �� -'---- -----' �� ppll ------ -' - ' --| 20 Pmoow�atfeedlot � ---- --- ------ ----- _-_ -- -_ '^~~~^�"y= l�'�� o �9 ReduobonfnombuherafYm -- -------- _ �u,. ��.1S �� 3� Reduction -- — --^' ----- --------- _ | | -5'8G 31 9 mass at discharge point - | --- | -- ---- / . 2.17lbs � INFORMATION USED IN CALCULATIONS 32 �faUe��ed��|� -- � — — _ _ __�a =."�/u / / 4'7 inches Rainfall ---- ---- ----- - '------- - - - _l 1�� | 34 ManunmPachUq ---- |----�------- -----�- 100 -- _%_ __ ',.. * 0 Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm , , ) FEEDLOT AREA OVERVIEW KEY TO FEATURES II ,t #1 . 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Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm '4 w.a. ..,V .:.giP�, ;�, e o lot Area...; •• -a-.�off..,•4, •�i♦ �.Y` °r °<;+ 1 -f/ pi's`;•�•ti' N.Tmx; TREATMENT BUFFER OVERVIEW .4 t:-11 yu 1'T ..'fir" '♦1♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4.:0:♦♦ ww:,:k4. r:r s ... �5't' !./ r♦i�,swAwe,♦i.,.e♦S°o,°s.a,♦i®« KEY TO FEATURES final elev.967.8 / dw - •vel Spr aderl �_ i�YiX1!1 Feedlot - final elev.967.7 _ ' Fe edlot diversion • 1 r j ✓��Settling basin � Treatment buffer �f/ Native planting buffer A wA, _?.� it Level spreader :.. Fence_existing Fence_remove Fence_new contours - -. Cross sections C Pipe Outlet t S+ertw :r r C � 77 ...... ' z'•'it+�. . _ :�:-d.y i," ,d ;i i e.i y},��iW. y.'i2F'c. w\ Ad, t.� r. ,M N ,, 41 Y . "iw° 4 ,;M1 mdU V!p .i by finalelev 964.0 t a.. r,C. 11 'e F �� -.,, Washington 'yam' Y '14 e 5 .4.', y C" 1 , 4P , P �� -e 0 10 20 40 60 ,.s 1 Ft ar a aTr P Designed by PJY 02'2t106 y' r • e '. Last Revised by PJY 07/21/00 ,H_ ,., t "r 1 � y p 6,43 Iv:- y 6, 21 Washington WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA O �= ounty Department of Transportation and Physical Development SURVEY AND LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6 O Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 01 W Phone:651-430-6875 Fax: 651-430-6888 Primary Geocode : 3103220210001 Permit Number : 0010-06058 Applicant Name : David Bluhm Township : NEW SCANDIA Owner Name : Christ's Household of Faith Church Issued By: O'Donnell Owner Address : 355 Marshall Avenue St Paul,MN 55102 Permit Fee : $ 125.00 Contact Phone# : 651-265-3400 Amount Due : $0.00 Project Legal Desc: NE1/4-NW1/4,Sec 31,T32N, R2OW COPY FOR: 1 OFFICE FILE PERMIT TYPE Land Alteration/Grading Permit Permitted Use: Grading/Land alteration Authorized Work/Special Conditions for Project Address: xxxxx Manning Trail N Scandia,MN 55073 1. This permit allows for land alteration for purposes of feedlot improvement. 2. Silt fence must be properly installed prior to any work commencing. 3. Grading must take place in accordance with the plans submitted. 4. All recommendations and requirements of the Washington Conservation District must be followed. Violation of any condition of this permit may result in revocation of said permit and/or prosecution. 9/1/2006 PERMIT ISSUE DATE SENIOR PLANNER/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Z N We accept the conditions of this permit.We understand that any changes from these plans must be resubmitted for approval. W ti DATE APPLICANT/OWNER or REPRESENTATIVE J:\Landuse\PermitDB\Permits\Archives\2006\00100605B.doc July 18, 2008 MICHAEL M. MAYER, PE J U L ' i ?U Ou 830-26TH AVENUE NORTH ST. CLOUD,MN 563030 _ - 320-656-9073 July 22, 2006 Board of Supervisors Washington Conservation District 1380 West Frontage Road,Highway 36 Stillwater,Minnesota 55082 Re: Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm Project Dear Board of Supervisors: This letter is to serve as my engineering certification for the above referenced project. I have worked closely with Pete Young, from your staff, to document and create the project plan and specifications. Certification: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report has been prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Should there be any questions concerning this certification please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Michael M. Mayer, PE MICHAEL M. MAYER, PE 830 26TH Avenue North St. Cloud MN 56303 320-656-9073 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION Name: Christ's Household of Faith-Feedlot Interim Permit Number: 0010-06058 Township:New Scandia,T32N R20W Section: 31 County:Washington The above referenced project was completed and installed according to the Project Plans, Specifications and Quality Assurance Plan prepared by Michael M.Mayer,PE dated July 22, 2006. Michael M.Mayer,PE December 4,2006 a�r[mw MODEL INPUTS Farm Name CHOF As originally desIgned(8 horses) FLEvaI'= 0 ftrnFANL1' FrFsron Address or other information Scandia,MN INDEX= 0 1.10 LAM figs Evaluation Date 8/12108 I Phone I i County Washington v I Evaluator PJY Clew Farm Into I i Are animal numbers the same all year? YES ..II. .-' .:siirErnireara r-.-1sr .°r :;.. 3;.Zr :., ens r'0. .; . r....trrAstr Average Annual Numbers _ r Feedlot area 8601 sq ft v I f , o snow removed tote f °e paved 0 E I oe snow removed A2= Scrape lot every 7 days •`'s .a-447ka:era i:,;P,'i.A w ' _ _" ' -`zat q>ndrtir rj?r-- `-ff; Slope 1.0 °a `.,. . ate _..Tr _ r-... - r A-rtt r tx�_ AuO= 17 Average Average 1 t. p hsir� t•-, t 1`ae!in.: r r ' ad; +p Av r Number weight hours/day t Mu f!k 1Yt o E Inky i init n N ct9M. 14. f tay WA*" q0a[r f vr;orti i - Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot ,ktrlel. pQte 3 1,.y414E ,BEtUttr igcr w _. 1t0I?; ..;AntsitOSGlf_ Horse V B 1000 24 - -- r - None _ t __ _n- ._ .___ .. • • None - ---- - -- _.__. q4 - .._ - - • - _:. _. L _ -_ -j.. i - _ None w -___ . .__ __._. _ _ �_ -_ __ ,r_ i. Sub-lot 2 April-May or Annual •Ub-fti'2 Jtare Await $;drf� -Oct $po 1.42 Nor-Pirr r Feedld area �.n paved Scrape lot every days h ra-id-inTer f - _ .&.rt7ar`for HV r; C rt to net Iry ry Slope ce J111t `-'u AUG. Lt - - ,I,r,_ 0 4Le Average Average G t w,;rs Lv t r1Cr C tl.t'y1� rlk'rS'3Pn'. Number weight hours/day r i - v+ei,fls 'lrae)•,tlay t,Imbt •:v Z,r• 1+at midst tt9'toar ta•Erri-* ,�,.rr Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot S t - ._ye�u kit Ar,IAi_._.._pounsds ._r1. PN?;i __Lias,.7-:&_ . 3zn k4- Beef Seer - --'. _.- a, ........... - - _-r . None wr --- _. - - -- i y None _.:.t Sub-lot 3 April-May or Annual f3ub•fut 3 Jun:•elf.1.131.11A 9uti4oi 7t f r:frt.OLi . : -Rull'ilut If Nt_v.f.l , Feedot area sa n _ b paved ,° Scrape lot every, mf_-eC days t;: it,01.11f?I �:Gors;.e;lot atary..- .ZeraFm7_T gyr.fy F Slope 1 .11W- 11 At{rk f MID- •1- Average Average r r rryr +v :,y. r crrj. Averrt err yc tv err F. Number weight hours/day • f1aut,/,r wvltgit b]IR[Ytty 'h11Mtt " tvet m t t rr•,ir1 'ltanh0r weight ncurts3t4 I Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot : ANDa -:D[aatds ;,1; • r nnrTr„S....__0c r r# ,.,:y� rt �. _-er,;undr.�— . Bret Steer _ i.;. __. _r r...,. _ _. 7 --- - i — None V I - - - , il - None - -- ,r ---. __- - • -tf. - - —_ l - -!None None v . __. .. ._ Sub-lot 4 April-May or Annual ... - .r 1.1 P Y TSuh•fot l dtlrtc••Ati�est Stif>rfol 4 Sip' •4c1 Sub-lot 4'Nov-Met Feedlot area sari E 1 • %paved li Scrape Id every days fipn,,t Pal u'iivr ' Sloper11J1r a Pe 14d� y_—� $cryyt t7 r'rt�ie 1. .:; Average Average r•taiga Atrrf ,R.: AVet,aav 4grog m. cta;e A. rig (' • Number weight hours/day/ N..te• WWCStili 'te4^.s d1•f tYsabltr wsI h lots rlin". 't.aa:ir Slit ghfi t4lursi4t - Animal Animals pounds on lot +srL§st a -,1poem* G11:I"•� _Aftt tl8fa,�. !•.pulidS ....8f 1 ,__..Fitkt6aia_ p41.7ea... miktl ,T. Beef Steer Type Ary-a ... ,, None .- None w ;( I - -- 4 None i i ' ;j -- 'L. a AREA 2 INFORMATION Root area 1000 sail 1 Hydro Area Unrts Cover Type or Rotation _ Your Sods Group Tributary A salt ',.V now C•rop-Contour er 1 - er 8 -�y Tributary B aces V Row Croptontwr V - V e y FLEvat'= 0 - ,� Tributary C aeon I v Row Crop-Cantaur V - 1 INDEX a e . B Tributary D oars w Row Crop-Contour V V a w �� Tributary E ones ROw Crop{ontour •—j a Tributary F oars v Row Crop-SUagh: w v a v BUFFER INFORMATION Hydro 3 Length widen Slope Cover Typo or Rolation Your Sods Group Buffer A 205 30 feel 1.5 0,6 Permanent Meadow '1 - v i B v Butler B feet ,r Row CropConmvr V 1 _ w a Ye Buffer C feel , Row Buffer DCrop- B feet ; Row Gop-Centaur ntour v w e v Page 1 of 2 AREA 3 INFORMATION(NOT INCLUDING BUFFER AREA) Hydro Area Units Cover Type or Rolalron Your Sods Group_ Adjacent A 1923 sR It v1 Farmstead mu • . • B •1 Adjacent B acres •i Raw Cropcnntou• • - • 13 I Estimated max Area 3 Adjacent C acres •1 Rwv r •Crop-Costa • B •1 3.76 acres Adjacent D acres •1 Row Crop-Contra, .V • B 4,1 Adjacent E acres •1 Row Crop{ontour - B FLEW'= 0 —I —1 Adjacent F Dom •j Raw Crop-Contour • - • B • INDDI e 0 RECEIVING WATER INFORMATION Is this feedlot in a TMDL Area? 140 •I II yes,what for?(fecal,TSS,P,etc) I I What is the End of Treatment(Eel)? Water or Concern •_1 What is the Water of Concern(WoC)? take •d White Rock Lake IName of water-body What is the dstance from the EoT to the WoC? I 0 I feet •I Other Comments?MinnFARM run for an existing feedlot.Butter was installed In 2006. F'i n;~ ,e ,..tcc.:.ftY.> a '. 11lnnFARb -•?Vm;-li4 .. MODEL RESULTS FOR: CHQF-As origlnaly designed(e Ix e112roa tto r Liao:me{ Site Summary SI--' valuation ''t= . - _ . Total Feedlot Area= 0.20 acres MinnFARM FLEvai'Rating c 0 Total Roof Area= 0.02 acres .n.,3 Total Area 2= 0.00 acres :.Rr;y'p.r T•7!i' •,-..:1 A1 •) I' Total Total Buffer Area= 0.14 acres . •.'-a "r, ;7 i.T YES Total Area 3= 0.04 acres Ratio of Buller to Feedlot Area(includes Area 2)= 0.72 ', ,,' a- met ARM"tNDEX 4, 0, I Receiving Water Summary The Feedlot is NOT in a TMDL area The End of Treatment is a Water of Concern The Water of Concern is a Lake The name of the WoC is White Rock Lake The distance from the EoT to the WoC is 0 ft Seasonal Runoff Summary Average Seasonal and Annual Runoff Volume Location Units Spring Summer Fell Winter Annual Feedlot Edge acre-In 0.25 0.61 0.t9 0.12 1.17 Butter Edge acre-In 0.05 0.05 0.02 0.06 0.19 Average Annual Loading from Feedlot Proposed Parameter Units Spring Summer Fail Winter Annual `LoadL1mIt COD Ihs 4 4 2 4 12 K.....1't; Phosphorus Ihs 0 0 0 0 0 -'.205"i,::.j Nitrogen lbs 0 0 0 0 1 C , ?- - Fecal Col. cfu 3.7E+09 3.0E+09 1.4E+09 4.0E+09 1.2E+10 ). ,. 60D 5 lbs 1 1 0 1 3 52 1 Comments MInnFARM run for an existing feedlot.Butter was Installed In 2006. Page 2 of 2 MODEL INPUTS Farm Name CHOF-Proposed Alternative(10 horses) FLEval'= 0 NrrnFi&Atl Version Address or other information Scandla,MN _ INDEX= 1 i"fv ut±!r e0e Evaluation Date 6/12/08 I Phone Courtly wasmnyton Evaluator PJY _ Clear Farm Info ( 1, Are animal numbers the same all year? YES �! 1, Average Annual Numbers � �_ i .., Feedlot area 8601 el.a _1 . t snow removed Id= %paved 0 b %snow removed A2= g Scrape lot every7 days a-i,flk�� a�€ -e. t � '�ztra hdr.s 'C"-:__ _ i`+ai.ga dam. .:Y Slope 1.0 vo AI�- - df._L- P� A:4 s-- ,t AUD- 21 Average Average A.i91?gc No ;s,yt• A nj rs j- v r i Atz rtl Number weight hours/day i Nuixtbt; 'in fib€_ ,,YArairivy Ni.writt -n NuIgjr IK)ura Cµ j F,Miittbr ltE!"Q€ft noirra!S).* i. Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot l ,,-usi Y ,Agy,c1CF =tile _Atiitlt a., _j f Horse 10 1000 24 _. -.._i3gslgt}x._.__....tttl,li< �"YW,tai _ GCS.P�' i None f i — E - Nave -. _ .. _i Noe w 540 3i Sub lot 2 rll-Ma or Annual rlrryt Igr-1p}2 9Cpt-UV} E3.11`ost 2 Mow-Mr [5"r AP Y etit:tut 2 Jteso AuFeedlot area salt v I } , .6 paved °U __ f, f'� Scrape lot every days 1 u�ai'H 1,2 ry err - ,iesars:iot alas' S: +t ^t r r Slope Ain,- ei AlUrJ a' ry. Abe (1 Average Average 1 s gc watlgx i.:c,r.12; rvC ar AM Pre Number weight hours/day 1 Nu-nte hta Weithr hSti} tiu^r:1.t galrn t;.!,,n a.r.` f4iag Wrig ber rr enrr!kkiayi• I:. Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot 1 t,g�q _ma 4Tkrt _.s'Gy'r r =_3 clidEFF .-..T.s Id- —,t`, 114D-1 L__"} ... _ iig 1' None •__ -. _„ None w Ants-to13 b.-t)Ct flub iitrF.t Sub-lot 3 April-May or Annual iRuh tr �rar•..S to rail grid - Non-rdv Feedlot area �.rt '� t %paved Scrape lot every days S t,FE 1S'?e.etr^ SxnFR kA ptsrf . _ - c:. la rrie a Slope. +}1i"i- 1: r �,81X! N:. is Average Average .in3=t :1+s?s:�' f..ergje r.vu-.ej't • ZYUyl:'. ^y� Number weight hours/day ! ar:a' v,Y:1•Iht '1GrM:t7A,r t,-rbAr .,t.gin. tr:.c:.7,,L tsr rrtrf!Mr ws$'n,t ..tint=74 Type of Animal Animals pounds on lot de r,uv ° -,r n-04'" 3r+Aa1lr_ 41'but R?171fi 41 .:+.3tiu3f+ar fid!11x_:.�l r Beet steer -' - ... r _ i 5. Sub-lot 4 April-Mayor Annual $u}j-Io13 s11R _ _tE•A6gUist -$t pt4 tit--pit . . ylj.lotirlicv-6Spt' Feedlot area syn V I • 16 paved e. Scrape lot every days ; c i t pAIn _ 5rt- iy $ct.}a Iv!B tiv)4 __ole e _ ..JGT hlG 5 kicr. ?t"2gl Ate A.er - .`ir` � P>, 7 a NumberAverage Average � � A o- weight hours/day t NiiT:tEr- wvlght 1+x1r7..my tnarri,nor ryigrit i usJCaY thtmt:ar ertig-fq no.ry "Type of Animal_ Animals pounds on lot . rgsa pa :p:ot _ ./I to . P„ud anlo+ • _ Arilrte:s • MICA Artier iRearseer 1.v None - E - , --. .. _ None {w ;None I—, i - __ :F r _ ii AREA 2 INFORMATION Rod area 1000 sy.R w 3 '' Hydro d Area Units Cover Type or Rotation Your Soils Group— 1 Tributary A sq.R V Row Crop-Contour - II w 1I " Tributary B acres Raw Crop{ontwr i B FLEvar e 0 Tributary C - acres v Raw Crop Contour - 1.I e INDEX. 1 1 Tributary 0 acres V 'Row CropContwr v - !la •f v f; Tributary E acres v Row Crop-Contour w — Tributary F scan ••• Rev Crop-Straghl w B w BUFFER INFORMATION Hydro Length Width Slope Cover Type or Rotation Your Sags _ Group Buller A 205 30 teal 1.5 ,e Permanent Meadow Buffer B 6 _ teal a Row Crop-Contour B Buffer C feet Row Crop-Contour W - V -- Buffer D Btip 1 ,. feel Row 6op(anlnir sr B I � P . . Page lof2 '' I !r AREA 3 INFORMATION(NOT INCLUDING BUFFER AREA) Hydro Area Units Cover Type or Rctatron Your Sods Group Adjacent A 1923 sp ft V, Farrrateae err - - J B v.i Adjacent B acres V Pow CrepContom {I B V I Estimated max Area 3 i+ Adjacent C acres `a Row Crop Contour V B v i 3.76 acres Adjacent D acres � Crop-Contour Raw opconlour �; B V Adjacent E acres Pow CropC �� - Crop-Contour B i FLEvar= 0 e Adjacent F acres V Pow Crop-Contour .vI - le B INDEX. 1 RECEIVING WATER INFORMATION Is this feedlot in a TMDL Area? NO .I If yes,what for?(fecal.TSS.P,etc.) l What is the End of Treatment(EoT)? water or Concern 'I What is the Water of Concern(WoC)? take v I While Rock Lake Name el waterbed? What is the distance from the EoT to the WoC? I 0 I feet 7_I Other Comments?MinnFARM run for an existing feedlot,Buffer was installed in 2006. NInnFARM Version MODEL RESULTS FOR: CHOF-Proposed Aftemalive(10 h srizeoe 1.10 UINEBE Site Summary Site Evaluation'`-_+ .- r ' ` ''' Total Feedlot Area= 0.20 acres e• I MinnFARM FlEval Rating eI[ o Total Roof Area= 0.02 acres w Total Area 2= 0.00 acres ' Does the At nFARM FLEW Rafng Total Buffer Area= 0.14 acres Suggest Regulatory Compie kce7 YES Total Area 3= 0.04 acres Ratio of Butter to Feedlot Area(includes Area 2). 0.72 - MtmFARM INDEX. 1 Receiving Water Summary The Feedlot is NOT In a TMDL area The End of Treatment is a Water of Concern The Water of Concern is a Lake The name al the WoC is White Rock Lake The distance from the EoT to the WoC is 0 ft Seasonal Runoff Summary Average Seasonal and Annual Runoff Volume Location Units Spring Summer Fall Winter Annual Feedlot Edge acre-In 0.25 0.61 0.19 0.12 1.17 Buffer Edge acre-In 0.05 0.05 0.02 0.06 0.18 Average Annual Loading from Feedlot ,Proposed Parameter Units Spring Summer Fall Winter Annual Coed Limit COD lbs 4 4 2 5 15 Phosphorus lbS 0 0 0 0 1 .1 Nitrogen lbs 1 1 0 1 2 Fecal Col. cfu 4.6E+09 3.0E+09 1.8E+09 5.0E+09 1.5E+10 BOO 5 lbs 1 1 0 1 3 62.5 1 Comments i M1nnFARM run for an existing feedlot.Buffer was installed In 2006. Page 2 of 2 VJ/VL/ �VUU 1J: tl C:J14�J:J77J UL'CCC.Cr CLL'I LDH.1'.UI'I. LI rH'.7L Ui Page 1 of 2 c� I))Dewn��y s From: <dibtchvf.net> To: <denny►com©froMternet.net> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 5:31 PM Subject: Ordinance Compliance Update--FYI!! Dear Mr. Seefeldt, Hi! Greetings from the CHOF School Horse Program at White Rock Lake'. You'll recall that you, David Hebert, and Jyneen Thatcher were kind enough to come out to our site last October to tour our facility and help us to better understand how we might attain total compliance with all the applicable land-use ordinances. Thank you,again! We are determined and motivated to(as the kids say)"Launch our Horse Program into the 21st Century!" We have been in close contact with the WCD ever since, and Pete Young has coordinated with us to make aggressive changes that will virtually eliminate all pollution runoff concerns. His office has even helped us secure much needed cost-share funding for the project! We had originally hoped that construction might start as early as Juno--but now,with the usual red tape with bids and whatnot, it looks like September would be more realistic. I'm trusting that the township finds this progress acceptable. Regarding the'two grazable acres per horse' ordinance, Pete shared with me that you had indicated to him that the township would, under the conditions, be willing to consider a sort of'grandfather' exception to our older horses to allow them to end their remaining days in and with our program. Is that correct? If so, it would be a most humane and considerate view. As you know, if we have to make the decision to reduce our herd from 8 to 5 or 6, hard economic facts would force us to eliminate the older horses in favor of the younger—not much of a retirement package for the communal pets that a whole generation of our kids have grown up with. The understanding that I got from Pete was that (like other'grandfather' clauses)once the older horses passed on, we would not seek to replace them until we had reached the compliance level as outlined by the ordinances I hope I'm on the same page as you in this. Our school horse program is really unique, you know. For a school to maintain a herd of horses, that are an active part of the curriculum in education as well as recreation, is pretty much unheard of. On our limited resources, we are determined to make our program something the township,the county, and even the state can be proud of! We don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of experience, ingenuity, and willing hands! At your convenience, please reply with any corrections that may be necessary. Thanks again for your kind consideration. .� 1 Respectfully, / (lit/ David Bluhm -Manager 5 ` CHOF School Horse Program WK-(651)265-3426 HM-(651)707-4270 4—) tetil 5/8/2006