6.a Better Place Forests application narrative7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessary; include Variance Rationale if
necessary)
Better Place Forests (BPF) is requesting an Interim Use Permit from the City of 5candia to allow the installation of temporary
features on site, including a canvas tent and a compost restroom structure. These temporary Improvements are intended to
support BPF's operations in the short-term until their full site plan as detailed in their CUP is realized. BPF is also requesting
an extension of their CUP to keep this permit active during interim operations.
8. Project Name: Better Place Forests St Croix Valley
I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials
submitted with this application are complete and accurate_ I understand that no application shall be considered
complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one
type of review shall include the cumulative total of all application fees specified for each type of review. I understand
that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing, reviewing and
hearing the application. These costs shall include, but are not limited to: parcel searches; publication and mailing of
notices; review by the city's engineering,, planning and other consultants; legal costs, and recording flees. An escrow
deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shall
be cumulative total of all minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project, unless reduced as
provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city's
costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete will
be refimded to the applicant No interest is paid on escrow deposits.
PLEASE NOTE: Ifthe fee owner is not the applicant, the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee
owner in order for this application to be considered complete.
Property FeeAwner Signature(s)
Date:
Applicant gnature(s)
Date:
Application Fees: 2-00
Escrow Deposit: I f So
For City Use Only
City of Scandia, Minnesota
PAID
,FEB 9 2022
CITY OF SCANDIA