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08.b5 Baker Parcel MS - CC Packet 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: April 15, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Madison Richard, Consultant Planner Re: Minor Subdivision for Northern Natural Gas – Baker Addition Applicant: Steve Martinez Zoning: RR-G & SM-O Owner: Heather M. Baker Future Land Use: General Rural Location: 10830 180th St N PID 31.032.20.43.0002 Review Deadline: May 12, 2025 The applicant is requesting approval for a minor subdivision to subdivide a single 7.61-acre parcel to permit access for a single-family residential property on Manning Trail North. The proposed subdivision would create two lots, with access to the northern parcel (Lot 1, Block 1) via the existing access on Manning Trail North and access to the southern parcel (Lot 2, Block 1) via the existing access on 180th Street North. The Unified Development Code (UDC) permits subdivision that results in three or fewer parcels through the minor subdivision process. The minor subdivision procedure requires approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat, however, both documents are reviewed concurrently. The staff report to the Planning Commission from the April 1, 2025, meeting is attached and includes the background of the project as well as an analysis based on the standards in the Unified Development Code. ANALYSIS Review Comments The submittal was sent to city staff and other regulatory agencies for review and comment, and comments have been incorporated into the resolution. These comments are detailed in the Planning Commission report that is attached. 2 | P a g e Planning Commission The Planning Commission reviewed the application at their April 1, 2025, meeting. The Planning Commission held a public hearing where no comments were received. The Planning Commission then closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission stated that the plat was conforming with the UDC and variance. The Planning Commission moved to recommend approval of the minor subdivision. The motion was approved with a vote of 5-0. Staff Analysis Staff has reviewed the plan for consistency with the applicant standards outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Staff finds that the proposed minor subdivision is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Staff noted in the staff report the outstanding issues that must be addressed and have included conditions in the attached draft resolutions to address these issues. Park Dedication Approval of a plat, subdivision, or development of any land triggers the park dedication requirements of the UDC (153.500.090 Subd. 5). This requirement calls for either 5% of the land in the subdivision to be dedicated to the city for parks, or a cash payment in lieu of land be paid to the city. The amount of cash to be paid in lieu of land dedication shall be based on the fair market value of the land to be subdivided at the time of final plat approval, multiplied by the percentage of land required to be dedicated. If cash in lieu is pursued, the following options are listed in the UDC: 1. The City and the developer may agree as to the fair market value; or 2. The fair market value may be based upon a current appraisal submitted to the City by the subdivider at the subdivider’s expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. 3. If the City disputes such appraisal the City may, at the subdivider’s expense, obtain an appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser, which appraisal shall be conclusive evidence of the fair market value of the land. 4. The developer may pay a cash fee of $3,000 for each residential unit created as the presumptive fair market value of the land for which cash is paid. 5. Cash and Land Combination. The City, upon consideration of a particular development, may require that a lesser parcel of land should be dedicated due to particular features of the development. In such cases, a cash contribution shall be required in addition to or in lieu of the land dedication in order to ensure that the development contributes to the park system in rough proportion to its impact. Staff recommend that the City require cash-in-lieu of land at the rate of $3,000 per residential unit. As part of the approval, staff is recommending a condition that Lot 1, Block 1, BAKER 3 | P a g e ADDITION, have a deed restriction recorded against it so that it is undevelopable and cannot be sold separately from Lot 2, Lot 1, NELSON ADDITION. Due to this, staff is recommending that the City Council waive the park dedication fee as there will not be a residential unit created with the subdivision. The total fee is recommended to be $3,000.00. COUNCIL ACTION The City Council can do one of the following: 1. Recommend approval, with or without conditions, of the attached ordinance and resolutions. 2. Recommend denial, with findings, of the attached ordinance and resolutions. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends approval of the request for a minor subdivision at 18180 Manning Trail North, Approval includes a resolution: Motion to recommend approval of the attached resolution to approve a minor subdivision to be known as “BAKER ADDITION”, with conditions as described by staff within the staff report. The following conditions of approval are recommended: 1. The minor subdivision shall be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat reviewed with this application, subject to conditions. 2. Prior to the release of the final plat for recording with Washington County, park dedication in the form of cash-in-lieu of land at a value of $3,000.00 shall be paid. 3. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 shall have a deed restriction recorded against the property that: a. Requires that the 0.005-acre parcel be prohibited to be sold separately from the parcel with the legal description in Attachment B. b. Restricts development of the property and states that the 0.005-acre parcel is undevelopable. 4. The applicant shall secure all applicable Federal, State, County, watershed, and local permits required for the project. 5. The applicant must file the final plat at Washington County within 2 years of the date of approval or the approval shall expire. 6. The applicant shall, immediately upon receipt of recorded document(s) from the County Recorder, furnish the City Clerk with a copy of the document(s) showing evidence of the recording. No building permits shall be issued for construction of any structure o n any lot 4 | P a g e in the minor subdivision until the City has received evidence of the document(s) being recorded and that all conditions of approval have been met. 7. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application. Attachments A. Resolution 04-15-25-07 Approving Minor Subdivision for “BAKER ADDITION” B. Planning Commission “Minor Subdivision for Northern Natural Gas - Baker Addition” Packet, dated April 1, 2025 CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 04-15-25-07 APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR BAKER ADDITION LOCATED AT PARCEL ID 31.032.20.43.0002 WHEREAS, Steve Martinez (the “applicant”), has requested approval for a Minor Subdivision to be known as “BAKER ADDITION”, to create two lots totaling 7.61 acres, located at Parcel ID 31.032.20.43.0002 and legally described as follows: See Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on April 1, 2025, and recommended that the City Council approve the request with conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the Scandia City Council hereby approves the request for minor subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. The minor subdivision shall be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat reviewed with this application, subject to conditions. 2. Prior to the release of the final plat for recording with Washington County, park dedication in the form of cash-in-lieu of land at a value of $3,000.00 shall be paid. 3. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 shall have a deed restriction recorded against the property that: a. Requires that the 0.005-acre parcel be prohibited to be sold separately from the parcel with the legal description in Attachment B. b. Restricts development of the property and states that the 0.005-acre parcel is undevelopable. 4. The applicant shall secure all applicable Federal, State, County, watershed, and local permits required for the project. 5. The applicant must file the final plat at Washington County within 2 years of the date of approval or the approval shall expire. 6. The applicant shall, immediately upon receipt of recorded document(s) from the County Recorder, furnish the City Clerk with a copy of the document(s) showing evidence of the recording. No building permits shall be issued for construction of any structure o n any lot in the minor subdivision until the City has received evidence of the document(s) being recorded and that all conditions of approval have been met. 7. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 25th day of April 2025. ____________________________ Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Kyle Morell, City Administrator Attachment A That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty (20) West, Washington County, Minnesota lying West of County Road No. 15. Recorded as Warranty Deed per Document Number 4056223 in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. Attachment B Lot 2, Block 1, NELSON ADDITION 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: April 1, 2025 To: Chair Loeffler and Members of the Planning Commission From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Madison Richard, Consultant Planner Re: Minor Subdivision for Northern Natural Gas – Baker Addition Applicant: Steve Martinez Zoning: RR-G & SM-O Owner: Heather M. Baker Future Land Use: General Rural Location: 10830 180th St N PID 31.032.20.43.0002 Review Deadline: May 12, 2025 The applicant is requesting approval for a minor subdivision to subdivide a single 7.61-acre parcel to permit access for a single-family residential property on Manning Trail North. The proposed subdivision would create two lots, with access to the northern parcel (Lot 1, Block 1) via the existing access on Manning Trail North and access to the southern parcel (Lot 2, Block 1) via the existing access on 180th Street North. The Unified Development Code (UDC) permits subdivision that results in three or fewer parcels through the minor subdivision process. The minor subdivision procedure requires approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat, however, both documents are reviewed concurrently. BACKGROUND The existing site consists of a 7.61-acre parcel zoned Rural Residential General (RR-G) and located within the Shoreland Management Overlay District (SM-O) for Big Marine Lake. RR-G SM-O Existing Lot Minimum Lot Size (ac.) 2.0 2.5 7.61 Buildable Area (ac.) 1.0 N/A Unknown Minimum Lot Width (ft.) N/A 160 ~606 Lot Frontage (ft.) (180th) 300 N/A 700.33 Front (Manning) 150 >40 >40 Side 20 >20 >20 2 | P a g e Principal Structure Setbacks (ft.) Rear 50 >50 >50 The site is currently used for residential purposes and contains a principal structure and an accessory structure. Based on the survey submitted by the applicant, the lot appears to be conforming. The setback for the existing accessory structure appears to be an existing nonconformity and the dedication of right-of-way does not change the building’s location relative to the road. Parcels surrounding the existing parcel are zoned Rural Residential General (RR-G) and are guided Recreation Area Protected or General Rural. The parcels are currently vacant or used for single-family dwellings. Parcels to the south of the existing parcel are located in May Township. At the February 18, 2025, City Council meeting, a variance was approved as Resolution No. 02- 18-25-02, to allow for a subdivision that would result in a lot with multiple nonconformities. EVALUATION OF REQUEST Minor Subdivision: Preliminary and Final Plat Lot Standards The dimensions of the proposed lot compared to the RR-G and SM-O dimensional standards are as follows: RR-G SM-O Lot 1, Block 1 Lot 2, Block 1 Minimum Lot Size (ac.) 2 2.5 0.005 7.32 Buildable Area (ac.) 1 N/A 0 Unknown Minimum Lot Width (ft.) N/A 160 N/A 352.31 Lot Frontage (ft.) (2.0 – 3.0 acres) 160 N/A 34.31 N/A Lot Frontage (ft.) (4.0 Acres or Greater) 300 N/A N/A 700.33 Setbacks (ft.) (min.) Front 40 N/A N/A ~91 (180th) Side 10 N/A N/A ~96 Rear 50 N/A N/A ~609 The proposed subdivision is consistent with Resolution No. 02-18-25-02, which allows for a subdivision that would result in a nonconforming lot with a lot size of 0.005 acres where 2.00 acres are required, with a buildable area of 0.00 acres where 1.00 acres is required, and a nonconforming lot frontage of 34.31 feet where 160 feet is required at 10830 180th Street North. Utilities Lot 1, Block 1 will be undevelopable and will not be serviced by utilities. The residential structure on Lot 2, Block 1 will continue to be served by a septic system and well. 3 | P a g e Streets, Access, and Parking Per Washington County’s requirements, the applicant has dedicated a 75-foot right-of-way from the centerline of Manning Trail North, running along the eastern property line of both parcels. 33 ft. of right-of-way, measured from the centerline, is also required along 180th Street North based on city standards. Lot 1, Block 1 currently has access off Manning Trail North, with an access easement to 18180 Manning Trail North over the entirety of the parcel. The access easement shall be maintained and no additional access shall be provided from Manning. Lot 2, Block 1 currently has access off 180th Street North, which will not be affected by the proposal. Landscaping Table 153.400.060-1 of the UDC establishes landscaping requirements for single-family residential uses and requires five trees per dwelling unit. Existing vegetation on the site meets this requirement. Easements The existing 60-foot driveway easement, providing access to 18180 Manning Trail North, will remain over the entirety of Lot 1, Block 1. Drainage and utility easements are proposed on all lot lines, over lot lines, and along drainageways as required by the UDC. Easements shall be reviewed by the City Engineer. Signs No signage has been proposed. Any signs proposed in the future will be subject to 153.400.100 of the UDC. Architectural Design Standards The proposed subdivision will fall within the Character Area: Rural Residential Districts (RR-G and RR-N). While no architectural or building plans were proposed as part of the application, and single-family dwellings are exempt from the standards established from Character Areas Standards. Parks and Trails The Scandia Comprehensive Trails Master Plan Report (Trails Master Plan) and Comprehensive Plan shows the Big Marine Trail. This trail will be located within the right-of-way of Manning Trail North and extends along Manning. 4 | P a g e Park Dedication Approval of a plat, subdivision, or development of any land triggers the park dedication requirements of the UDC (153.500.090 Subd. 5). Park dedication will be reviewed by the City Council. ANALYSIS Review Comments The submittal was sent to city staff and other regulatory agencies for review and comment. Washington County At the time of writing this staff report, Washington County has not provided comments. Public Works Department At the time of writing this staff report, the Public Works Director has not provided comments. Engineering Department At the time of writing this staff report, Engineering has not provided comments. Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District/Rice Creek Watershed District The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District has delegated Authority to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. The watershed have no concerns, as there is no land disturbing activity or easement establishment. The watershed will note the parcel in their Engineering Report for the adjacent parcels’ subdivision, but there will be no formal permit for this application. Washington Conservation District At the time of writing this staff report, the Washington Conservation District had not provided comments. Department of Natural Resources At the time of writing this staff report, the DNR Area Hydrologist had not provided comments. Fire Department The Fire Chief had no comment. Staff Analysis Staff has reviewed the plan for consistency with the applicant standards outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Staff finds that the proposed minor subdivision is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Staff noted in the staff report the outstanding issues that must be addressed and has 5 | P a g e included conditions in the attached draft resolutions to address these issues. The Planning Commission may recommend modifications to these conditions. COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission can do one of the following: 1. Recommend approval, with or without conditions, of the attached resolution. 2. Recommend denial, with findings, of the attached resolution. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission: Motion to recommend approval of the attached resolution to approve a minor subdivision, with conditions as described by staff within the staff report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request for a minor subdivision for “BAKER ADDITION”. The following conditions of approval are recommended: 1. The minor subdivision shall be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat reviewed with this application, subject to conditions. 2. Prior to the release of the final plat for recording with Washington County, park dedication in the form of cash-in-lieu of land at a value of ______ shall be paid. 3. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 shall have a deed restriction recorded against the property that: a. Requires that the 0.005-acre parcel be prohibited to be sold separately from the parcel with the legal description in Attachment X. b. Restricts development of the property and states that the 0.005-acre parcel is undevelopable. 4. The applicant shall secure all applicable Federal, State, County, watershed, and local permits required for the project. 5. The applicant must file the final plat at Washington County within 2 years of the date of approval or the approval shall expire. 6. The applicant shall, immediately upon receipt of recorded document(s) from the County Recorder, furnish the City Clerk with a copy of the document(s) showing evidence of the recording. No building permits shall be issued for construction of any structure o n any lot in the minor subdivision until the City has received evidence of the document(s) being recorded and that all conditions of approval have been met. 7. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application. 6 | P a g e Attachments A. Resolution 04-15-25-XX Approving Minor Subdivision for “BAKER ADDITION” B. Location and Zoning Map of the Subject Property C. 2040 Future Land Use Map D. Application E. Preliminary Plat F. Final Plat G. Certificate of Survey and Legal Descriptions CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 04-15-25-XX APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR BAKER ADDITION LOCATED AT PARCEL ID 31.032.20.43.0002 WHEREAS, Steve Martinez (the “applicant”), has requested approval for a Minor Subdivision to be known as “BAKER ADDITION”, to create two lots totaling 7.61 acres, located at Parcel ID 31.032.20.43.0002 and legally described as follows: See Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on April 1, 2025, and recommended that the City Council approve the request with conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the Scandia City Council hereby approves the request for minor subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. The minor subdivision shall be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat reviewed with this application, subject to conditions. 2. Prior to the release of the final plat for recording with Washington County, park dedication in the form of cash-in-lieu of land at a value of $_______ shall be paid. 3. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 shall have a deed restriction recorded against the property that: a. Requires that the 0.005-acre parcel be prohibited to be sold separately from the parcel with the legal description in Attachment X. b. Restricts development of the property and states that the 0.005-acre parcel is undevelopable. 4. The applicant shall secure all applicable Federal, State, County, watershed, and local permits required for the project. 5. The applicant must file the final plat at Washington County within 2 years of the date of approval or the approval shall expire. 6. The applicant shall, immediately upon receipt of recorded document(s) from the County Recorder, furnish the City Clerk with a copy of the document(s) showing evidence of the recording. No building permits shall be issued for construction of any structure o n any lot in the minor subdivision until the City has received evidence of the document(s) being recorded and that all conditions of approval have been met. 7. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this ____ day of ___________ 2025. ____________________________ Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Kyle Morell, City Administrator Attachment A Lot 2, Block 1, NELSON ADDITION 75 2.3 © Bolton & Menk, Inc - Web GIS 0 Legend Location and Zoning Map This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information, and data located in various city, county, and state offices, and other sources affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Scandia is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. Disclaimer: 3/28/2025 1:21 PM 527 Feet City Limits Parcels 01/17/2025 Lot Lines Parks Shoreland Overlay PUD Overlay Lakes Mining Overlay Saint Croix River District Zoning Agricultural Core Agricultural Preserves Rural Residential General Village Neighborhood Rural Commercial Rural Residential Neighborhood Village Historic Core Village Center Open Space - Planned Unit Development Industrial Park 75 2.3 © Bolton & Menk, Inc - Web GIS 0 Legend Future Land Use Map This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information, and data located in various city, county, and state offices, and other sources affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Scandia is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. Disclaimer: 3/28/2025 1:22 PM 527 Feet City Limits Parcels 01/17/2025 Lot Lines Parks Future Land Use Agricultural Core Area General Rural Mining St Croix River Corridor Area Open Water Railway Recreation Area Protected Rural Commercial Rural Mixed Use Village Mixed Use Village Neighborhood File No._____________ APPLICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web https://www.cityofscandia.com/ 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.cityofscandia.com) and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are n ot refundable. 1. Property Location: (street address, if applicable) 2. Washington County Parcel ID: 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary) 4. Owner(s):Phone: (h) (b) Street Address: E-Mail: City/ State: Zip: 5. Applicant/Contact Person:Phone: (h) (b) Street Address (Mailing): E-Mail: City/ State: Zip: 6.Requested Action(s): (check all that apply) ____ Variance ____ Variance Extension ____ Conditional Use Permit (CUP) ____ CUP Extension ____ CUP/ Open Space Subdivision. ____ CUP/ Planned Unit Development ____ Interim Use Permit (IUP) ____ Annual Operators Permit ____ Administrative Permit (type)____________________ ____ Site Plan Review (type)____________________ ____ Site Plan Modification ____ Site Plan Extension ____ Sign (Permanent) ____ Amendment (Development Code ) ____ Amendment (Comp. Plan ) ____ Subdivision, Minor ____ Subdivision, Preliminary Plat/Major ____ Subdivision, Final Plat ____ Environmental Review ____ Wetland Review See attached Exhibit "A" See attached Exhibit "A" See attached Exhibit "A" See attached Exhibit "A" X Steven Martinez (612) 201-6174 (M) (651) 456-1777 (O) Steven.Martinez@nngco.com 1120 Center Pointe Drive Suite 400 Mendota Heights Minnesota 55120 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessary; include Variance Rationale if necessary) _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 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 no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one type of review shall include the cumulative total of all application fees specified for each type of review. 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: parcel searches; 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. The minimum escrow deposit shall be cumulative total of all minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project, unless reduced as provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city’s costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. 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: For City Use Only Application Fees: _______________________ Escrow Deposit: _______________________ See Attached Exhibit "B" Northern Natural Gas Odorization Station Baker PID - 31.032.20.43.0002 0arch , 2025 Exhibit “A” Baker Parcel- Lot Split to provide access to Nelson Name - HEATHER M BAKER Location - 10830 180TH ST N SCANDIA, MN 55025 PID - 31.032.20.43.0002 Existing Legal Description: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY-ONE (31), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-TWO (32) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA LYING WEST OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 15. RECORDED AS WARRANTY DEED PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 4056223 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Proposed Legal Descriptions: PARCEL 1 (Jeffery D. & Sherri M. Nelson) The North 500.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 af SE 1/4) of section Thirty-one (31 ), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty (20) West, Washington County, Minnesota lying West of County Road No. 15. PARCEL 2 (Heather M. Baker) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of section Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty {20) West, Washington County, Minnesota lying West of County Rood Na. 15 except the North 500.00 feet thereof. Nelson Parcel- Beneficiary to gain access from Baker to Manning Trail Name - JEFFREY D & SHERRI M NELSON Location - 18180 MANNING TRL N SCANDIA, MN 55047 PID - 31.032.20.34.0005 Existing Legal Description: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 400.00 feet and south of the North 300.00 feet thereof, EXCEPTING therefrom the following described tract: The South 481.00 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 852.00 feet thereof. Together with o perpetual and irrevocable easement for access to Big Marine Lake over Lots One (1) and Nine (9), Block Four (4), Bliss Plat First Division, according to the plat on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles ln and for Washington County, Minnesota. Recorded as Certificate of Title per Book: 185, Page: 315 in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. Proposed Legal Descriptions: PARCEL 1 (Northern Natural Gas Company) The South 314.50 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 400.00 feet thereof. EXCEPTING therefrom the following described tract: The South 481.00 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 852.00 feet thereof. PARCEL 2 (Jeffery D. & Sherri M. Nelson) That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 400.00 feet and south of the North 300.00 feet thereof, EXCEPTING therefrom the following described tracts: The South 481.00 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 852.00 feet thereof. The South 314.50 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota. Together with a perpetual and irrevocable easement for access to Big Marine Lake over Lots One (1) and Nine (9), Block Four (4), Bliss Plat First Division, according to the plat on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles ln and for Washington County, Minnesota. Exhibit “B” Northern Natural Gas (Northern) currently holds an option to purchase approximately 3.26841 acres from Jeffery D. and Sherri M. Nelson (PID: 31.032.20.34.0005) for the development of a new odorizer facility. This acquisition will reduce the parcel’s lot frontage along 180th Street, as required by Section 153.200.030 Subdivision 3(A)(I) and Table 153.200.030-6(c). The Nelsons currently access their property via a 60-foot-wide driveway easement off Manning Trail. This easement, dated June 25, 2002, and recorded January 31, 2003 (Document Numbers 3304416 and 1123316, Book 162, Page 132), corresponds to the address 18180 Manning Trail North, Scandia, MN 55047. To maintain access to their parcel following the reduction of frontage, Northern also has an option to purchase approximately 0.28983 acres from Heather M. Baker (PID: 31.032.20.43.0002) on behalf of the Nelsons. Northern intended to combine the lot split from Baker (PID: 31.032.20.43.0002) with the existing Nelson parcel (PID: 31.032.20.34.0005) to ensure continued access and compliance with frontage requirements. However, it was discovered that the Baker and Nelson parcels lie within separate watersheds, which prevents their formal combination and the subdivision of the lot from Baker to Nelson will create a need to a variance as it is under the 2 acre minimum for the RR-G district. As a result, (1) Northern is requesting a variance from Section 153.200.030 Subdivision 3(A)(I) and Table 153.200.030-6(c) on behalf of the Nelsons and/or future property owners to address this issue. The requested variance would allow for a revised lot frontage requirements to Nelson parcel (PID: 31.032.20.34.0005) to ensure continued access. (2) Northern is requesting a variance from 2 acre minimum for the RR-G district for the 0.28983 parcel. Northern acknowledges that a subdivision will be required following the subdivision, the Nelsons will own two distinct parcels that cannot be formally combined due to watershed restrictions. A deed restriction will also be placed on the Baker-to-Nelson transfer, mandating that the two parcels must be sold together in future transactions and treated as a single unit. Additional Information to support the request Northern’s reason for site selection, per Federal Code 49 CFR §192.625 (see first attached), requires a natural gas transmission pipeline operator to odorize a pipeline once it reaches a Class 3 level of at least 50% of its length. Northern has been closely monitoring encroachment on the Elk River branch lines (20-inch MNB87701 and 20-inch MNB87702) for several years. The most recent data (November 2024) indicates that the Class 3 percentage for these pipelines is 44.9% for MNB87701 and 47.8% for MNB87702. Once the 50% threshold is passed, Northern must odorize the pipelines to remain in compliance with 49 CFR §192.625. Upon discovering that the 50% Class 3 threshold has been exceeded, Northern has 24 months to complete the odorization process. Additionally, a recent project installed a third Elk River branch line, starting inside the Hugo Compressor Station and extending just over a mile downstream. This new 30-inch line, MNB87703, is part of the expansion. As a prudent pipeline operator, Northern selected the current odorizer location to odorize all three Elk River lines at the maximum feasible distance, with a single odorizer. The new 30-inch MNB87703 line does not start near the existing Elk River branch lines within the confined Hugo Compressor Station, which would have made it difficult to locate a single odorizer inside the station capable of injecting odorant into all three lines. Any solution within the Hugo CS would have likely required two separate odorizers. The proposed location across the street from Hugo Compressor Station is ideal because the three Elk River branch lines are close to one another, and there is ample space for above-grade meter runs and pull-through parking for odorant delivery. The new 10,000-gallon odorant tank will likely be serviced by an 18-wheeler tanker, and maneuvering such a large vehicle inside the existing Hugo CS fence would be challenging. With the odorizer placed at the proposed location across the street, Northern can more easily accommodate future expansions of the 30-inch MNB87703 line. The proximity of the odorizer to the beginning of the line ensures that future pipeline expansions or increased flows on the new line will be efficiently handled by the new odorizer. CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.02-18-25-02 APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SUBDIVISION THAT WILL RESULT IN A NONCONFORMING LOT FOR PARCEL 3103220340005 LOCATED AT 10830 180TH STREET NORTH WHEREAS, Steven Martinez (the "applicant"), on behalf of the owners Heather M Baker owner"), has requested and made an application for a variance to allow for a subdivision that would result in a nonconforming lot with a lot size of 0.005 acres where 2.00 acres are required, with a buildable area of 0.00 acres where 1.00 acres is required, and a nonconforming lot frontage of 34.31 feet where 160 feet is required at 10830 1801h Street North and the property legally described as. See Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the variance request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on February 4, 2025, and recommended that the City Council approve the request, with one amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve a variance to allow for a subdivision that would result in a nonconforming lot with a lot size of 0.005 acres where 2.00 acres are required, with a buildable area of 0.00 acres where 1.00 acres is required, and a nonconforming lot frontage of 34.31 feet where 160 feet is required at 10830 180" Street North, based on the following findings: 1. The proposed subdivision would create two lots one of which would continue as a single- family dwelling and the other would be undevelopable. The undevelopable parcel is currently encumbered by an access easement and will serve as access to the property to the west which is required for the property. 2. The circumstances are unique to the property as access is only available to the property to the west through the proposed nonconforming lot. 3. If the variance were granted, it would not alter the essential character of the locality as the current uses are allowed uses in the Rural Residential General zoning district and no changes are proposed to the parcels. 4. Economic conditions are not the sole factor in the variance. 5. The variance is not related to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. 6. The proposed variance will not impair adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the Resolution No. 02-18-25-02 Page 2 of 6 danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. 7. The requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulty as the preferred minimum action of lot combination is impossible due to the parcels being prohibited from being combined due to the separate taxing districts. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met: 1. Approval of is contingent upon the approval of Resolution 02-18-25-01 Approving a Variance to Allow a Subdivision that will Result in a Nonconforming Lot for Parcel 3103220340005 Located at 10830 180th Street North). 2. No subdivision of property is approved with this Resolution. 3. When the property is subdivided, the property described in Attachment B shall have a deed restriction recorded against the property that: a. Requires that the 0.01-acre parcel be prohibited to be sold separately from the parcel with the legal description in Attachment C. b. Restricts development of the property and states that the 0.01-acre parcel is undevelopable. 4. The applicant must commence the authorized subdivision within one year of the date on which the variance is issued. After one year, the approvals issued under the provisions of the Section shall expire without further action by the Planning Commission or Board. 5. The applicant shall record the variance with Washington County within one year of the date when the variance is approved by the City. 6. The applicant shall secure all applicable permits required from watersheds and other local, state, and federal entities. 7. The applicant shall pay all other fees and escrows associated with this application. Resolution No. 02-18-25-02 Page 3 of 6 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 18th day of February 2025. q1 4 Mike Lubke, Acting Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Mo Zettdministrator Resolution No. 02-18-25-02 Page 4 of 6 Attachment A That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty (20) West, Washington County, Minnesota lying West of County Road No. 15. Recorded as Warranty Deed per Document Number 4056223 in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. Resolution No. 02-18-25-02 Page 5 of 6 Attachment B The North 500.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty (20) West, Washington County, Minnesota lying West of the westerly line of County Road No. 15, which is described as being 75 feet westerly and parallel with the centerline of said County Road No. 15. Resolution No. 02-18-25-02 Page 6 of 6 Attachment C That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 400.00 feet and south of the North 300.00 feet thereof, lying West of the westerly line of County Road No. 15, which is described as being 75 feet westerly and parallel with the centerline of said County Road No. 15. EXCEPTING therefrom the following described tracts: The South 481.00 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying east of the West 852.00 feet thereof. The South 314.50 feet of that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota. Together with a perpetual and irrevocable easement for access to Big Marine Lake over Lots One (1) and Nine (9), Block Four (4), Bliss Plat First Division, according to the plat on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Washington County, Minnesota.