7.b 1 Resolution 05 16 17 01 Big Marine Store CUP AmendmentCITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 05-16-17-01
APPROVING AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE BIG MARINE
STORE LOATED AT 19261 MANNING TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, Patrick and Patricia Reicherts have applied for an amended Conditional
Use Permit to add a new Restaurant/Bar use and up to five lodging units at the Old Marine Store,
located at 19261 Manning Trail North, City of Scandia; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
All that part of the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sect 30, Twp 32 N, Range 20 W described as
follows: Commencing at the NW Corner of said 40 -acre tract, running thence South 12 rods and
5 feet to a point, thence East at right angles 26 rods to a point, thence North at right angles and
parallel with the West line of said tract to the North line of said tract 12 rods and 5 feet, thence
West on the North line of said tract to the place of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less;
Also all that part of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sect 30, Twp 32 N, Range, 20 W, described as
follows, to -wit: Commencing at the SW corner of the said NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, thence East on the
South line thereof 26 rods to a point, thence North at right angles 12 feet to a point, thence West
at right angles 26 rods to a point on the West line thereof 12 feet North of the SW corner, thence
South 12 feet to the point of beginning and together with a permanent prescriptive easement of a
"gravel driveway" situated in the County of Washington, State of MN, and legally described as
follows ,to -wit: That part of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sect 30, Twp 32N, Range 20 W, described as
follows: Commencing at the SW corner of said NW 1/4 of SE 1/4; thence North, assumed bearing
along the West line of said NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 12 feet to the point of beginning; thence
north 88 deg 21 min 19 sec East parallel with the South line of said NW 1/4 of SE 1/4a distance of
185 feet; thence north 73 deg 10 min 40 sec West 61.11 feet; thence North 87 deg 06 min 36 sec
West 119 feet to the West line; thence South along said West line 26 feet to the point of
beginning, subject to a road easement for C.S.A. No. 15 along the West line thereof. Containing
3,395 square feet, more or less; and
WHEREAS, the existing Conditional Use Permit was approved by New Scandia
Township on October 7, 2003, and amendments were approved to the CUP by the City of
Scandia on September 4, 2007; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public
Hearing on May 2, 2017, and recommended approval of the amended CUP with conditions: 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 recommend approval of an amended Conditional Use Permit to allow a new
Restaurant/Bar use (up to 90 seats) and up to five lodging units at the Big Marine Store, located
at 19261 Manning Trail North, based on the following findings:
The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies for uses in the Rural
Commercial area in the City's Comprehensive Plan. It will not require new public
facilities or impact the City's capital improvement plan.
2. The approval of the CUP depends upon the applicants meeting required conditions for the
septic system, well, and traffic impacts that will be generated by the new use. If the
applicants meet the conditions and obtain all required permits, the use will not create
adverse impacts on the public health safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the
public.
4. The new use will be accommodated with the existing and proposed buildings, and will
not affect the use of adjacent properties. The existing buildings and proposed expansion
are well -screened from adjacent properties by existing vegetation and the conditions
require the addition of a new fence. The proposed expansion at the rear of the building
will not negatively impact adjacent property values or scenic views.
5. The proposed use is an expansion of the existing commercial use on the property. It will
not negatively affect the development or improvement of surrounding properties for
permitted uses.
6. Adequate public facilities and services are available or can be provided for the new use.
7. The proposed use is consistent with the applicable regulations of the Rural Commercial
Zoning District.
8. The use will be required to comply with the conditions of the existing CUP and proposed
conditions of the amended CUP in order to meet the general and specific performance
standards of the Development Code.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
The Conditional Use Permit allows for a convenience store with gasoline pumps, a liquor
store, an upstairs office or apartment, a restaurant/bar with up to 90 seats, and up to five
hotel units. Any future change in use shall require a new permit.
2. The applicants shall submit a final, detail site plan that is drawn to scale and shows the
proposed building expansion, parking lots, and related facilities; the existing buildings
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and facilities; and a detailed drainage and grading plan, lot coverage, drainage and utility
easements, lighting plan, and landscape plan. The site plan shall include the number of
parking spaces that meet the ordinance requirements, ADA requirements, and stormwater
requirements, and the parking lot design shall be reviewed by the City Engineer. City
staff shall approve the plans prior to issuance of a building permit, including verification
of lot coverage and that the plans meet the City's parking requirements.
3. The applicants and site plan shall comply with all local, state, and federal permits and
requirements for the new and existing uses on the parcel.
4. The applicants shall obtain a building permit for the proposed expansion, and shall stake
the location of the building expansion in the field, and the required side setback for
verification by the Building Inspector.
5. The Planning Commission shall review the final building plans to determine if the
proposed building expansion meets the height standard, is consistent with the existing
building design and materials, and meets the ordinance and the Scandia Architectural
Design Guidelines requirements.
6. The applicants shall obtain County approval and permits for a septic system that will
accommodate the proposed use, and shall provide information on the site's current water
consumption and waste strength to the County to determine if the current system
complies with County standards.
7. The applicants shall install a 6' solid privacy fence from the right-of-way near Manning
approximately 250' to the east along the southern property boundary to screen the
neighbor from potential impacts of the expansion.
8. No outdoor amplified music is permitted unless the owners obtain a Special Event permit
from the City.
9. Lighting in the canopy over the gas pumps must be recessed, and all new lighting shall
meet the requirements of the Development Code.
10. One accessory building is allowed on the parcel. The building shall only be used for
storage related to the uses permitted on the parcel. No other business is allowed in this
building. Leasing or renting the accessory building for storage or any other use is
prohibited.
11. All trash shall be stored inside a building or entirely screened form the road and all
property lines.
12. The applicants shall obtain the required permit(s) from the Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix
Watershed District, and shall adhere to all conditions of the permit(s).
13. Prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued for the new use, the owner shall contact
the City for inspection to assure that all improvements are completed correctly. The
expansion cannot be occupied until approved by the City.
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14. The applicants shall install and maintain Do Not Enter signs and clearly marked No
Parking signage on the north easement access.
15. The applicants shall obtain the required liquor license from the City.
16. The applicants shall obtain permits as required for the storage and handling of
flammables.
17. The applicants shall comply with Washington County's requirements for the road
entrances and exits.
18. The signage for the uses shall comply with the City's Development Code.
19. The historic nature of the building shall be retained or enhanced where possible.
20. The expansion shall use the same design and materials as the existing structure.
21. The landscaping on the site shall meet the requirements of the Development Code. If the
City finds that there is a shortage of parking spaces when the uses are established, it may
require additional parking spaces.
22. The applicants shall meet all requirements of the Development Code, and existing Code
violations shall be corrected.
23. This permit shall be reviewed annually. After commencement of the business activities,
if the Zoning Administrator determines additional conditions are necessary, they shall be
made part of this permit.
24. The applicants shall pay all fees and escrow costs related to the application.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 16th day of May 2017.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/ Clerk