7c. PC Resolution No. 2021-04 Rustic Roots Rural Event Facility CUP
CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-04
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 Rural Event Center on property located 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 April 6th, 2021, and recommended that the
City Council approve the CUP with conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it approves
a Conditional Use Permit for a Rural Event Facility at 20168 St. Croix Trail North, based on the
following findings:
1. Rural Event Facilities are meant to help preserve and showcase the rural character of
Scandia, and through the requirements of the Development Code and the design
standards would reflect the rural character of the city. By meeting the specific
requirements of the Rural Event Facility land use as outlined in the Development Code,
this conditional use would be in compliance with and not having a negative effect on the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The CUP would be to add an additional use to onto a site used for an existing winery
facility. The proposed use would complement, and not be in conflict, with the current use
of the property. The proposed use of a Rural Event Facility would be contained within the
property away from neighboring properties and uses, and should not be detrimental to the
public welfare.
3. Utilizing the same site as the winery will help prevent any potential negative impact to
the use or enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity. Screening and setbacks from
property lines will prevent potential conflict or issues to other properties in the area.
4. The addition of a Rural Event Facility on this site should not impeded development of
adjacent property for uses permitted in zoning districts around this property.
5. The site already has access to required facilities and services.
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6. By meeting the specific requirements of the Rural Event Facility land use as outlined in
the Development Code, this conditional use would conform to the applicable regulations
of the AG C zoning district and the other applicable requirements of the Development
Code.
7. By meeting the specific requirements of the Rural Event Facility land use as outlined in
the Development Code, this conditional use would comply with the standards of
conditional uses; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. The applicant shall comply with all local, state, and federal permits and requirements for
the Rural Event Facility, including but not limited to:
a. Documented County approval for any new or modifications to the existing well.
b. Documented County approval for any new or modifications to the existing 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 site.
f. A City approved sign permit for any permanent signage.
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.
1. The City will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the Rural Event Facility venue
until all requirements and permits listed in #1 above are complete.
2. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrow costs related to the application.
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Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 6th day of April, 2021.
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Travis Loeffler, Chair
ATTEST:
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Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator
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Attachment A
PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19,
TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, BEGINNING 28 RODS WEST OF SOUTHEAST
CORNER; THENCE NORTH 20 RODS; THENCE EAST TO CENTER OF ROAD; THENCE
NORTHERLY IN CENTER OF ROAD TO NORTH LINE; THENCE WEST TO NORTHWEST
CORNER; THENCE SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE EAST TO BEGINNING
EXCEPT TO RAIL ROAD EX TO EDITH ROCKWOOD AND EXCEPT FOLLOWING:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 28 RODS WEST OF SOUTHEAST
CORNER THEREOF AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH ON LINE PARALLEL WITH EAST LINE
OF SAID TRACT 20 RODS TO A POINT; THENCE EAST ON LINE PARALLEL WITH SOUTH
LINE OF TRACT TO CENTER LINE OF HIGHWAY AS NOW TRAVELLED IN A NORTHERLY
AND SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ACROSS SAID TRACT; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG
CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY TO NORTH LINE OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG NORTHERLY LINE
OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19 TO EASTERLY
LINE OF RIGHT OF WAY OF MPLS ST PAUL & SAULT STE MARIE RR CO; THENCE
SOUTHWESTERLY AND ALONG EASTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO SOUTH LINE
OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19; THENCE EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 19, SUBJECT TO
HIGHWAY EASEMENTS AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 180 FEET OF SAID QUARTER/QUARTER
LYING WEST OF CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 95; AND EXCEPT PART OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT POINT OF JUNCTION OF WEST SECTION LINE AND COUNTY ROAD 52;
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 19 450 FEET; THENCE
EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO JUNCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 95 RIGHT OF WAY
(THE DISTANCE OF APPROX 560 FEET); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF
STATE HIGHWAY NO 95 RIGHT OF WAY TO JUNCTION OF COUNTY ROAD NO 52 RIGHT OF
WAY (A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 525 FEET); THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE BOUNDARY
OF COUNTY ROAD NO 52 RIGHT OF WAY TO POINT OF BEGINNING; AND EXCEPT THOSE
PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, BOTH IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP
32 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, LYING EASTERLY OF
THE CENTER LINE OF ST CROIX TRAIL NORTH (STATE HIGHWAY NO. 95), LYING NORTH
OF A LINE DRAWN 1005.00 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 19, AND LYING WEST OF A LINE DRAWN
1180.00 FEET WEST OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER