7.b 2 Resolution 10-17-17-02 Gacek Amended IUP
CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 10-17-17-02
APPROVING AN AMENDED INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A
RURAL EVENT FACILITY
WHEREAS, Jeff and Julie Gacek, 12680 Scandia Trail North, have made application for
an amendment to their Interim Use Permit and for the Rural Event Facility on their parcel that
was approved by the City in October, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 32 RANGE 20 SUBJECT TO ROAD EASEMENTS
SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 32 RANGE 20; and
The Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on
October 3, 2017 and recommended approval of the request, 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 approve an amendment to the Interim Use Permit and for a Rural Event Facility
at 12680 Scandia Trail North, based on the following findings:
Findings for Interim Use Permit approval
1. The Rural Event Facility use conforms to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, public facilities
plan, and capital improvement plan.
2. The use is allowed with an Interim Use Permit in the Agriculture Core (AG C) District in
which it is proposed.
3. The Interim Use Permit shall terminate with a change in ownership of the property.
4. With compliance with the proposed conditions, the proposed increase in event attendees
will not impose additional costs for public infrastructure or public services.
5. With compliance with the conditions of the IUP, the proposed increase in event attendees
will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of the
surrounding area.
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6. The amended IUP includes conditions to manage noise, views, and other impacts of the
proposed use so that it will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties
in the immediate vicinity for the purposes permitted, or substantially diminish or impair
property values or scenic views.
7. The use is located on a relatively large parcel and is setback as the ordinance requires
from surrounding parcels. If the proposed conditions are implemented, the proposed
increase in event attendees will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding properties for the uses permitted in the district.
8. Adequate public facilities and services are available to accommodate the proposed
increase in event attendees.
9. With implementation of the proposed conditions, the use will conform to the applicable
regulations of the AG C District and the Development Code.
10. With implementation of the proposed conditions, the use will conform to the general and
specific performance standards for the Rural Event Facility use.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. The Rural Event Facility activities on the site shall occur only within the areas identified
on the Site Survey and Building Layout submitted with the application.
2. Each event shall be limited to a maximum of 200 attendees.
3. The applicants shall provide adequate on-site septic facilities. Any new or upgraded
holding tank or other subsurface septic system facilities shall obtain a Washington
County permit.
4. All access to and from the rural event facility shall be from Meadowbrook Avenue.
5. The parking lot entry and drive lanes shall accommodate 2-way traffic.
6. No parking is permitted on public streets, including TH 97.
7. Security staff shall be present if alcohol is served.
8. Outdoor sound application of ceremonies only is permitted. Outdoor sound amplification
may include voices and music that are part of the ceremony. Parties or celebrations
preceding or following the ceremony shall not include outdoor amplified sound. Outdoor
amplified sound shall be directed toward the applicant’s home and interior of the Rural
Event Facility site rather than surrounding properties.
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9. Sound amplification for events is permitted in the barn. All sound associated with events
shall meet State Rules and the City’s ordinance requirements (Ordinance 65).
10. Events shall not generate 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.
11. The operating hours for the Rural Event Facility shall be 9 AM to 10 PM, seven days per
week. All amplified sound shall conclude by 10 PM. All guests shall be off the site by
10:30 PM.
12. The signs for the Rural Event Facility shall meet the current requirements of the Sign
Ordinance.
13. The applicants shall obtain a watershed district permit if required for the new parking
area or other facilities.
14. The IUP shall terminate with a change in ownership of the site or if the use is
discontinued for one year.
15. The City may inspect the site if needed and with appropriate notice to the applicants.
16. The applicants shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 17th day of October, 2017.
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Neil Soltis, Administrator/ Clerk