4. PC Resolution Better Place Forests CUP 06.02.20CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -XX
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARCELS 21.032.20.33.0004;
28.032.20.22.0001; 28.032.20.21.0001; 28.032.20.12.0003; AND 28.032.20.24.0002
LOCATED ON LAKAMAGA TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, Liam McNally made an application for a Conditional Use Permit to
establish a conservation memorial forest on property along Lakamaga Trail North, and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request for the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) at a duly noticed Public Hearing on June 2, 2020, and recommended that the City
Council approve the CUP with conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does recommend that the City Council approve a
Conditional Use Permit for a conservation memorial forest on Lakamaga Trail for PIDs
21.032.20.33.0004; 28.032.20.22.0001; 28.032.20.21.0001; 28.032.20.12.0003;
28.032.20.24.0002, based on the following findings:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies for uses in the General Rural
area. It will not require new public facilities or impact the
2. The proposed conservation memorial forest will retain a large area of land in its natural
state, which benefits the health and welfare of nearby residents, wildlife and the
environment. Visitation and traffic at the site are expected to be low and the proposed
activities will be low volume and create no odor. The use will not create adverse impacts
on the public health safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the public.
3. The use will barely be visible or noticeable to people outside of the property. It is
intended as a quiet, sanctuary space for people to find peace and quiet while visiting
deceased loved ones. It will not substantially diminish or impair nearby property values
or scenic views.
4. The proposed use will not noticeably change the site from what it is today, and therefore
will not impede development or improvement of surrounding properties.
5. Small numbers of visitors will be on site at any one time. A visitor building with water
and sanitary facilities will be available, as well as a finished driveway and parking spaces
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to accommodate vehicles. Adequate public facilities and services will be available and
able to accommodate the expected volume of visitors.
6. The proposed use is consistent with the applicable regulations of the General Rural
District, as outlined previously in this report.
7. The conditional use meets the general and specific performance standards of the
Development Code; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. Prior to City issuance of final building permits, the applicant shall submit:
a. Documented County approval for the new well.
b. Documented County approval for the new septic system.
c. An approved permit from the local Watershed district for stormwater
management.
d. A City approved permit for the new driveway access onto Lakamaga Trail North.
e. A City approved grading and erosion control permit.
f. A City approved sign permit.
g. A City approved final Landscape Plan.
h. A City approved final Site Plan showing parking lot design and lighting.
2. The applicant shall comply with all local, state, and federal permits and requirements for
the new uses on the parcel.
3. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrow costs related to the application.
Adopted by the Scandia Planning Commission this 2nd day of June, 2020.
Dan Squyres, Chair
ATTEST:
Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator