08.b1c Ammended Resolution No. 2022-10 Approve BPF IUP 3-13-2022
CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
CC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
APPROVING AN INTERIM 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 AT 12630 LAKAMAGA TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, Gia DeBartolo, on behalf of BPF Scandia Conservation Lands LLC (Better
Place Forest), made an application for an Interim Use Permit in order to construct temporary
structures on property located at 12630 Lakamaga Trail North, and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the requested amendment for the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at a duly noticed Public Hearing on March 1, 2022, and
recommended that the City Council approve the CUP amendment with conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it hereby does approve of an
Interim Use Permit, in order to construct temporary structures, on property located at 12630
Lakamaga Trail North, 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 surrounding properties.
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. The proposed
amendment would not result in changes any more significant than what was approved in
2020.
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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
to accommodate vehicles. Adequate public facilities and services will be available and
able to accommodate the expected volume of visitors. The proposed IUP will provide
facilities and services for the short-term, while the applicant prepares to build the
proposed visitor building.
6. The proposed use is consistent with the applicable regulations of the General Rural
District, as outlined previously in the 2020 report.
7. As outlined in the 2020 report and in the application, the conditional use meets the
general and specific performance standards of the Development Code.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. The use of the temporary tent and compostable toilets on the site, as shown on the
submitted plans, is permitted for up to 5 years.
2. The applicant shall adhere to the conditions of the previously approved CUP upon
expiration of the IUP.
3. Upon expiration of the IUP, the previously approved CUP shall not expire unless a
building permit for the proposed visitor building has not been issued by the city.
4. The applicant shall acquire all applicable local, state, or federal permits, and comply with
their requirements.
4.5. Upon expiration of this permit, all temporary structures shall be removed and
returned to its original state.
5.6. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrow costs related to the application.
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Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 15 day of March, 2022.
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator