4.b Staff Report Christ's Household of aith Church and School Meeting Date: 9/2/08
Agenda Item:
Planning Commission/City Council
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 Maiming 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)
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08/28/08
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CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-02-08-XN
INTERIM USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES REQUEST FOR
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19060 MANNING AVENUE NON.'ri
WHEREAS, Christ's Household of Faith church and School has made application for an
Interim Use Peonit 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, locate at 19060 Manning Avenue: and
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WHEREAS, the property is legally'4 ,4esen.bed as follows:.04,—v4‘
Government Lot Three (3), in Section thirty(3o);441.,,T0i4wuship Thirty-two (32)
North, of Range Twenty (20) West
' EXCEPT following: The West Seventy-five
(75) feet of Government Lot Section Thirty(30), Township Thirty-two
(32) North, RmleTwentlyl , 0) West, Washington County, Minnesota, and that part
of said Governinbnt Lot Three (3) describedhfollows: Beginning at the Northeast
corner of said West'S0,ytrfixi,,7f,eet .of,brivernment Lot Three (3); thence
southerly along the east•of said West Seventy-five (75) feet of Government Lot
(3),a distance Of,40yie Hundred Sixty--three and Seventy-seven Hundredths (963.77)
feet, thence northeasterly to a'Opinton the north line of said Government Lot Three
3)distance Fifty(50),fect 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
easemen&elicirestrictiOns of record; andand
,,,;••,-,4 40,WHEREAS, the lanning 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
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Resolution No.:
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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 sionnwater 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 stormWatetzaocfbuffer/settling basin system
improvements cannot be relocated to meet the setbackrequirements, and these improvements
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were made with approval or acknowledgement from variousimits of local government.
6) With proper management and mainten*e;thofeedlot 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.
IT RESOLVED,
FURTHER 7, that the!ollowing'conditions of approval shall be met:
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1. A maximum often a ''iri al units be kept on the subject property.
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2. The feedlot and
pastures ban befri—Aliofo best protect surface water and groundwater
resources. The CHOF School Horse Program' Guidelines Pasture Management Section
(consisting of a deSC4 don of tfue„fac3ity, 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. 1\li*,.vedocumenfs shall be recorded with this permit.
3. The Applicant shall re0‘ter 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.
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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.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this second day of September, 2008.
Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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.
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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 Peimit 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 peuilit. 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. Stonnwater 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
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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 infoiniation provided by the WCD regardin_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
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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
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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 platfoiiii 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 I 972 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 followingportion 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 perfol mance standards include that no sale of product shall take place on the right-of-way, any
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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 peinianent 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.
Pei iiiit conditions that would allow continuation of the amplified sound for worship service are: that the
amplified sound system is used only for worship service purrposes, 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.
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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 peiiiiit could
prohibit group camping. If group camping as an accessory use, not a commercial campground, is interpreted
as allowed, the pelmit 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
peimitted 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
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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 peiiiiits 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 peimit conditions are that theproperty 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 peiiiiit 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 pei mit 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:
I. 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
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pei mit 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 teiniination of the pelinit if the property is sold.
The Planner does not make a recommendation regarding the pel mit 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
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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 pelinits are needed from the MnDNR and obtain
needed pei inns before any beach maintenance or improvements are initiated.
10. Accessory Structures: No additional structures shall be permitted without an amendment to this Pennit.
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 gazing 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.
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File No. ,)(7( ("'
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST
City of Scandia, Minnesota
14727 209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073
Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
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()A,ww,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)
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2. Washington County Parcel ID:
I? 3o. 032 . 2.0. 34 . 00o; .1--- --C-r-Qi4-1-55017
3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary)
fta ciled)
4. Owner(s):e
hhirs- Household' or F1IPhone:
355" marshal! Avexit4e (h)( 5 ) .2#9- -13141 6e10
St ?cud MN 55102 - 1898. (b(.57) 26- -3efoo
Vernon f4a.rmS Sec netary
Street Address: 355 Aarshall Avenue E-Mail: vharras e chop,net
City/ State: St. va,41 MN Zip. 55/02
5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone:
(145. 707-41270
'David ?SlLihm
ma5d 265--31 00
Street Address (Mailing): 355 Marshall Ave. E-Mail:jib dwrine,1-
City/State: St: ?au. I /114 N Zip:55 /02_
6. Requested Action(s): (check all that apply)
/ Variance Minor Subdivision
VConditional 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
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7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheci if necessai-Y)
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l hereby apply for consideration o(the above described request arid doc|xrcthat the information and materials submitted
with this application are complete and mcum/c | understand that applicants are required to reimburse the ci/y for all
Out-of-pocket costs iorvnrd for processing, reviewing arid hearing (lie application. These costs nhoU include, but are not
limited to: publication arid mai|bng ofwvicm review by Ubcci/y`x cnginoriu�. p|anninvund other cvoouhnms: legal
costs, arid recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time nfapplication,
Any balance remaining after review is connp|uc will be refunded m the applicant. No v»uem is paid on escrow deposits.
PLEASE NOTE: l[the fee owner ivnot the applicant, the applicant mum provide written authorization hythe kz
owner in order for this application mbc considered complete,
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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
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355 M0rshafl Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
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- - �� - oowxuno.AoaUmv.xo,smwrYwnEwr^ VERNON p HARMS,ns, PRINCIPAL
' DENNIS Ho/ew.ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Monday, A^uguui4. 2008 FRECEIVED
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Christ's Household of Faith Church dL School
355 Marshall Avenue,
St, Paul, Minnesota 55lO2
City nfScandiu
3cundiu Community and Senior Center
147272U9ih St. N.
3cundiu, MIN 55073
Dear City of3cundiuCounci| Members,
Mr. David BILihm, Teacher of Third Grade in Christ's Household of Faith School and
Director o[the School's Horse Prngruno, has been our |iuuon with the City o[Scundix
(Washington County) in the interest o[securing uconditional use permit that would o||ovv
continuance of this wonderful educational and recreational program for the children of'
our church community. This vnnmcwhui unique program was created in 1979 when we
were ronbnc, un acnou-cto the South o[Lake Elmo and was rc|ncu/cd (n its current
location at ]9O0U Manning Trail in 198I David has worked diligently to establish and
rnujn|uin open communication with Washington County and City o[3condiu officials on
our behalf and has invested signicunt energy and labor in his pursuit of excellence and in
seeking to u 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 rcccndyn:poroJ to us that Ben-y Farrington ofTKI}/\ architects and planners has
advised that 3cundiuCounci| rncnobom will wish to see u more complete picture of (lie
other uses that are being nnodu of this property. In roxpnnno to [his suggcsiinn, we would
pcvicm for your consideration the following [ucia:
Christ's Household of Faith Church, Inc. is u K8inucsoia xnn'pnuD\ organization with i[s
incipu| nOOccso1355 MmzhoU Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, also the location ofits
worship facility and classrooms, gynnnusiunn, dinin- r000n, etc,
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ln January cd19D3. the Church KCB[lF\ purchased the property ot |9O0U Manning Trui|.
a 58 acre former dairy farm which included the original homestead, barn, several out '
buildings and unewer |95O'x two story home. The leaders nf the connnnuniiy and school
had ucvcru| distinct desires for its use.
Our intent was to provide an agrarian setting for the following:
l. &n educational experience of horticulture and animal husbandry for the
students nf our private, parochial school.
2. /\ place in the country of refuge, quiet, and funnily worship for our member
families on several Sundays throughout the course of the summer months.
]. An opportunity to raise quality/nutrient rich fruits and vngc|uNcu for church
connmnunityonneunnpiiun.
4. ln this context and setting, io establish several recreational options for [fie
vuhnux age groups of the community: e.g. snDbu|| Udd, volley hu|| court, playground
equipment, basketball court, horseback (oudd|c) and horse wugon (harness) riding, fishing
and swimming.
The passage of time (25 plus years) has resulted in u great deal of change, improvement,
growth nf�rn�runs. cnonc�n �n� o�p|cuxuro and u deep sense u[su(io�oci�on in o�oin�
transformation and progress. Green houses have been added. There is uxpcciu| storage
facility tosatisfy townxhip/county/ci<y (?) ordinance for the removable o[curnpcm/(cnl
trailers that have been approved for occasional set up in the picnic grounds by (Ile softball
field. There is an apple orchard, u grape vineyard, utnuvvhcrry, raspberry and h|uchcnry
fields and remaining acres are dedicated to the production of vegetables raised by faculty
and students for our church members. Included, o[course, io the horse barn and hay
storage building with its carefully landscaped and fenced pastures, {nod |o(, paddock for
the care and kccpin� of our hnmouand the training 0f our children in their care.
A modest "pick your own" offering has been opened to the public in order to defray and
offset some n[the costs o[this entire program. Also in the interest o[connpcnsuhn� for
some of the costs of operation ofihix mu|h'facu(od offer-in-. the |w0 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 }0ucn: picnic/n|xy�/nund
area on5or6 randomly selected Sundays from May toSeptember. There ix more than
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handicapped access toilet facilities (separate for male and female) provided at [lie head
house, there are strategically placed portable UoUe[o in the picnic and horse program
urcox.
The years of our ownership of this property have, for ecological cnhuncconcni as well as
sight and sound burher», found us planting and maintaining pchnno[crborder and
� interior shrubs and trees of many varieties.
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� Wc sincerely hope that the in[ornnabon provided above will serve to ooxiat you in your
� endeavors to manage and oversee the heu[ interests of all citizens Linder your jurisdiction
� in our new city. l[there are uny other specific concerns ur questions that you would like
us to address, we would be happy Vocomply,
3innon:|
Vernon Harms, Secretary
Board of Directors
Christ's Household ofFaith
1380 W FRONTAGE RD
iv HGHWAY 3 6
ASHINCITON STII LLWATER , MN 55082
ONSERVAI ION
651 275 - 113o ll' HONEI
651 - 275 1254 1 FAX
WWW . MNWCD . ORG
January 8, 2006 REF.
Denny Seefeldt
City of Scandia JAN 1 1 Z007
14721 2091Street
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 x2I
petei,young nth wcd.org
cc: David Bluhm, Manager, Christ's Household of Faith Ilorse Program
Chuck Johnson, Rice Creek Watershed District
Enclosure
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
For
Christ's Household of Faith Horse Farm
Feedlot Improvements
Animal Waste Management System
Prepared By:
Washington Conservation District
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Dear Owner:
The design provided for you/ conservation practice is based on the hcn( uvui|xb\c technical
know|tdgc, but it must he recognized that proper operation and maintenance is also very
important. As owner, you are responsible for the operation and nnuiotcnunco of these practices,
Total bcocD\a can only be o:u|ixod if you Vperw0: and maintain (lie prxo(iocn to function for the
designated purpose,
It is recommended that you inspect the practicesonnuaUy. particularly after major runoff events
and during droughty periods.
The Washington Conservation [)iothc( (VVCD) cooperating with your local No(uno| Resources
Conservation Service (Nl<[S) office has yreyunnd the ono\omrd guidelines for opc/nbug and
maintaining your practices.
The operation and maintenance of structural practices (tnnuucx, vvuior and sediment basins,
underground outlets, waterways, divemionn, etc.) are cx|ccmc|y dependent upon your
rnanugon)oni practices (i.e. your farming operation). If you have installed xtnuc(u,u| practices,
your local Soil Conservation Technicians have considered your planned farming operations io
their design in hoo| meet your conservation objective. Thonufn,o, it is recommended that you
contact your local Snil Conservation Technician to discuss the cfh)/1s of" changes you may be
considering ioynur farming operation.
If you have gorxiiono uhoo( tbcxc Ouid*Uonn or notice unusual circumstances occurring with u
practice, contact your local Soil Conservation Technician for assistance.
Washington Conservation District
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MONITORING
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Monitoring of all practices should be routinely conducted to observe npcnuhnn and asuowu
performance. The landowner and VVCD personnel xhu|| perform oo'xi|c monitoring. The
following guidelines are provided for your use in monitoring the practices installed:
|, lnx{aUod Practices: \VCI} pomonoc| xbu|| monitor all installed practices during
onnxUncdon. This includes the feedlot area, buffer zones, and fencing. After
� construction is cunop|tte' the landowner and WCD pemonncl sbuU monitor
� installed practices at |eoni monthly.
2, Erosion and Sediment Control: WCD personnel shaU monitor erosion and
xndin)cut control mouxurtx during cnnoUoc|kon. After construction is complete,
the landowner and VVCD personnel shall inspect the site for erosion and
sedimentation pvnh|onns caused by construction at lcux( monthly.
3. Livestock Monogonoon1 During Cnnnin/cdoo: All horses sbuU be confined to a
staging area during and after construction of the project, When vegetation is
oo|ub|ixhcd in the feedlot area and buffer to the sodxfaoiino of the |undnvvncr and
YYCDyurxonnc|. horses may be y|uood in the new feedlot area,
4. Vegetation: VY(~D personnel sbuU nonnik/r the cxtah|iubm»ni of vogo|u|iou wbmc
soil was disturbed by construction activities. If vegetation is not cs1uh|iehcd
properly by September 31, 2006, nupp|cmcniu/ dormant seeding of failing urcuo
will be required. Monitoring of the (»ou(nocui buffer zone, the most critical area of
the project, xhuU be done at |cao\ o)nnih}y during 2006 and 2007.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
"FILTER STRIP"
Landowner/Operator: Chdxt'SBnuschnNVfFmitb — DovidB|uhnn Dube: September 2806
Address: 355 Mai-shall Avenue_
S\. Paul, &4yV55]02
Legal description oy practice location: SEC 31 T 32 R 20
OVERVIEW
& properly operated and maintained filter strip is an uxnei (o your [uon. 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 uAnod operation and
maintenance program.
This practice will require you to perform periodic operation and nnuixkcnancc to maintain satisfactory
�performance. The �l}0wing ,econuniondat ions vvOl help you in performingk;lodcouu ion and
maintenance,
GENERAL RECOMMENDA}IONS
* Maintain vigorous growth of desirable vegetative covodnOu. This includes reseeding, fe,b\izuiino. and �
controlled application of herbicides when necessary. Periodic nnowing may also be needed to control !
height.
* Repair any erosion dumogc and divert all runoff until vegetation is established. |
* Limit livestock usage {ovegetative growth periods,
w If fences are inx1u||cd, they shall he maintained |o provide warning and/or prevent unauthorized human
or livestock entry,
* Limit traffic and dm not use omoroadway.
* Eradicate orotherwise remove all rodents cv burrowing animals, |oxncdiak|y repair any damage �
caused hv their activity.
* Apply insecticides for insect control as per the manufactures rocoouox:ndoLionx and precautions, as �
needed.
* Immediately repair any vandalism, vchicu|8r, or livestock dun)uge. �
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SPECIFIC R T/NAS FOR YOUR STRUCTURE
Limit native plantings to the area shown on the plans. Shoreline restoration is recommended for all _
uo:4sudju000i to YVhi(o Kock Lake (contact Rice Creek Watershed l)iaUjcU.
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Conservation Service
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
"DI VERSION"
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,
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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
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4\ ' CS Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Washington
Conservarion Dist do
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 livestock 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.
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• 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 I 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 weekl and taken to the corn ostin bins. Com ost should be turned
egp,al to maintain o timal conditions in the com ost bins. If the com ost bins reach ca acit excess
manure should be spread on fields furthest from surface water.
CONTACT THE WASHINGTON CONSERVA770N DISTRICT FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU
MIGHT NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR YOUR STRUCTURE.
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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.
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CHOP 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 CHOP
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-tir) 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