6. PC Resolution Rustic Roots Winery CUP 06.02.20CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -XX
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARCELS 24.032.20.41.0001;
24.032.20.44.0002; AND 24.032.20.44.0001
LOCATED AT 20168 ST. CROIX TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, Greg and Andrea Sandager made an application for a Conditional Use
Permit to establish a craft winery/cidery on property at 20168 St. Croix 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 cidery/winery at 20168 St. Croix Trail North, based on the
following findings:
The Agricultural Core District was established to preserve land for long-term agricultural
production and to preserve the rural character of the City. The proposed winery uses the
land for agricultural production and retained woodlands and preserves the rural character.
The use is also consistent with an Economic Competitiveness goal of Chapter 5 — "Goal:
Actively support the retention and expansion of Scandia community -scale agricultural
operations." The proposal for the property is consistent with the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed winery is located near the middle of an 80 -acre property, with the closest
nearby property used for agricultural crops. Activities related to grape cultivation will be
no more intensive or intrusive to neighbors than other agricultural activities found around
Scandia. Wine production and food and beverage service will occur inside buildings and
not create loud noise. Traffic will access the site from Highway 95 and travel slowly
along a driveway to the business. These proposed activities will not create adverse
impacts on the public health safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the public.
3. The proposed activities of growing grapes, processing grapes and selling wine and
limited food service within an 80 -acre property will not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity, nor substantially diminish or
impair property values and scenic views.
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4. The proposed winery fits with the agricultural nature of the area and includes a low
impact commercial enterprise across the street from where another active business
operates. The addition of the winery will not impede development or improvement of
surrounding properties.
5. The winery will supply water, wastewater and sewer service as private infrastructure to
support the business and operations. Additional public facilities and services will not be
required to serve the property.
6. The proposed use is consistent with the applicable regulations of the Agricultural Core
District, as outlined previously in this report.
7. The conditional use meets the performance standards of the Development Code; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
The applicant shall comply with all local, state, and federal permits and requirements for
the new uses on the parcel, including but not limited to:
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, if required by the Watershed district.
d. A City approved final Site Plan prepared by a Registered Engineer showing
detailed parking lot design and lighting.
e. A City approved grading and erosion control permit for construction activities on
the parking lot and landscape areas.
£ A City approved sign permit.
g. A City approved final Landscape Plan.
h. A City approved final Site Plan prepared by a Registered Engineer showing
detailed parking lot design and lighting.
2. The City will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the visitor building of the winery
until all requirements and permits listed in #I above are complete.
3. The applicant shall not host any large events on the site unless a CUP for a Rural Event
Facility is approved by the City of Scandia.
4. 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.
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Dan Squyres, Chair
ATTEST:
Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator