6.b Scandia Water Resources and ImplementationVI. WATER RESOURCES
A. Water Resource Goals and Policies
Goal: Preserve and protect the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater.
Policies
• Work cooperatively with all State and Federal agencies to comply with and enforce
regulations and standards such as Shoreland Management Regulations, Erosion and
Sediment Control Standards, Floodplain Regulations, and stormwater management.
• Identify sensitive groundwater recharge areas and groundwater dependent natural
resources to guide development and land use to minimize potential contamination
and incompatible uses.
• Require developers to restore the ability of soils to absorb, retain, and infiltrate
water following site development.
Goal: Improve stormwater management and land stewardship practices.
Policies:
• Provide educational resources and materials to residents and businesses regarding
water quality, stormwater runoff, best management practices, and impaired waters.
• Incorporate low -impact techniques and best management practices on City owned
property.
Goal: Protect the natural and scenic resources of the St. Croix River Corridor, both within and
adjacent to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Policies:
• Work cooperatively with the National Park Service, Department of Natural
Resources, and Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District and adopt their
Local Water Management Plans.
Goal: Ensure financial and environmental accountability for installation, maintenance,
remediation, and management of any permitted private wastewater system.
Policies:
• In cooperation with Washington County, enforce strict conformance with
regulations for the design, installation, and maintenance of on-site treatment
systems including minimum design, licensing, and installation requirements of the
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080.
B. Wastewater
1. Forecasts
According the Metropolitan Council population, household, and employment forecasts, the
City of Scandia will have the following sewer demands, as detailed in Table XX
TablePopulation,Employment
Forecast 2010
Component
2020
2030
2040
Population
Unsewered 3,934
4,260
4,630
4,950
Households
Unsewered 1,498
1,700
1,910
2,100
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2. Existing System
The existing wastewater treatment system is comprised of several on-site septic systems
and three small public wastewater systems.
a) Private On-site Septic Systems
Wastewater treatment for residents of Scandia consists primarily of on-site septic
systems, shown in Figure XX. Washington County has record of 1,394 on-site septic
systems in Scandia. Responsibility for installation and maintenance of on-site septic
systems lies with the property owner. All systems must be installed and maintained to
meet the standards for individual subsurface sewage treatment systems (ISTS) in
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080. The City of Scandia has delegated responsibility for
septic inspections to Washington County. Washington County Ordinance 128, Section
17.2, requires owners of septic systems to have tanks pumped at least once every three
years. Many lending institutions request inspections at the point of sale, and these
inspections are recorded with the County. If Washington County becomes aware of
non-compliant systems, the County requires replacement of those systems.
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b) Public Wastewater Treatment Systems
In addition to on-site septic systems, there are three public wastewater treatment
systems in Scandia serving multiple lots and structures, shown in Figure XX. The
operation, maintenance, and user charges for these public systems are governed by City
of Scandia Ordinance No. 108.
(1) Bliss Sewage Treatment Facility
The Bliss Sewage Treatment Facility's treatment area is located on the western
side of Big Marine Lake, off of Manning Trail North. The facility serves homes
along Manning Trail North from the treatment area north to 191St Street North to
the homes along Langley Avenue North, Layton Avenue North, Lamar Avenue
North, and 185' Street North. It consists of three septic tanks totaling 7,500
gallons, three 15,000 square foot sand filters which are dosed by a lift station,
and three drainfield trench cells (1,200 feet per cell) which are dosed by a second
lift station. Based on drawdown tests performed in the spring of 2017, the two
pumps in LS #3 (dosing the sand filters) have capacities of approximately 300
and 250 gallons per minute, while the pumps in LS #4 (dosing the trench cells)
have capacities of about 110 and 190 gallons per minute. It processes an average
of around 7,000 gallons per day during the winter months and 11,000 during the
wettest summer months, but has a permitted capacity of 19,800 gallons per day.
This system has had some issues with high nitrate levels in one of the monitoring
wells surrounding the facility. Currently treatment options are being considered
to mitigate this issue.
(2) Anderson/Erikson Sewage Treatment Facility
The Anderson/Erikson Sewage Treatment Facility's treatment area is located on
the eastern side of Big Marine Lake at the southern end of Norell Avenue North.
The system serves the homes along Norell Avenue North and those along 188'
Street North to the intersection with Newgate Avenue North. The
Anderson/Erikson Lift Station, which doses the drainfields, had pump capacities
of roughly 65 and 70 gallons per minute, based on the 2017 drawdown tests. The
drainfield system itself was originally designed to treat 6,700 gallons per day.
Recent flows indicate that the system is treating slightly less than this amount, on
average, but regularly exceeds this capacity during peak days and months of the
year. Based on this information, the system is at capacity, and any other
additions to it would require further examination to assess the system's capacity
and potential for expansion.
(3) Uptown Wastewater Community Collector System
The Uptown Wastewater Community Collector System's Treatment area is
located on Olinda Trail North, southeast of the village. The system serves Elim
Lutheran Church and the parsonage, the Scandia Cafe, the Scandia Store, the
Scandia Veterinary Clinic, the Country Messenger, the bank building, Schmitt
Mall, the Community and Senior Center, and the Gammelgarden. The system
was expanded in 1999 for the Community Center and again in 2001 for the
Gammelgarden. In 2012 an equalization tank and an aerobic treatment tank,
complete with blower and air diffuser, were added to the system to treat nitrogen
and phosphorus in the wastewater. The trench drain laterals comprise 2,250 feet
and 6,750 square feet of adsorption area. The average flow entering the system is
2,025 gallons per day and the peak flow is about 7,500 gallons per day. While
the current system is an in -ground trench drain field, future expansions may
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require the installation of a mound system. The city owns land suitable for future
expansion.
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3. Capacity and Maintenance
The Bliss treatment system could still accept some additional flow before it reaches
capacity, around 6,000 gallons per day. However, the high nitrate level issues must be
addressed, either by expanding the system or adding a focused treatment process to remove
nitrate.
The Anderson/Erikson system is essentially at its design capacity, and it should be
evaluated before the addition of any more flow is considered. In general, it operates
nominally under capacity during average flow, but above it during peak flows.
The Uptown Wastewater Community Collector System is at 90% capacity. The city's
future land use plan expands the Village Center area to accommodate residential and
commercial growth. The City of Scandia owns land suitable for mound system expansion.
For all of the systems discussed above, regular maintenance is key. Each of the systems
has numerous of inspection pipes, which allow water levels to be monitored and blockages
cleared in the drainfields. The tops of many of these inspection pipes have been damaged
and/or the caps lost, either by accidental collision while mowing or other causes. This has
the potential to allow dirt and debris into the system, causing blockages and issues, and
these pipes require maintenance and replacement as needed. Additionally, animal
encroachment, specifically gophers, have been noted in the vicinity of the systems. These
should be dealt with regularly, as in their burrowing they can do a great deal of damage to
this type of treatment system.
In general, new development will need to provide for their own wastewater systems. The
reliance on individual systems for future growth and development in the City will influence
development densities and lot sizes.
4. Community and Subsurface Treatment Systems
The City of Scandia's Development Code 13.14.2 states,
"Where lots cannot be connected with a public sewer system, provision must be
made for sanitary sewer facilities consisting of an individual disposal device for
each lot. Such provision shall be in accordance with Chapter Four of the
Washington County Development Code, Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems
Regulations. "
Installation of individual sewage treatment systems into low swampy areas, drainage
swales, floodplains or other areas subject to recurrent flooding is prohibited.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, individual sewage treatment systems in existence may
continue in use if they are repaired and maintained in conformity with the requirements of
existing City and County Ordinances, and maybe replaced if normal repairs and
maintenance to the existing system would not reasonably be expected to permit such
system to operate in conformity with the requirements of existing ordinances. Individual
Sewage Treatments Systems shall not be located within utility or drainage easements nor
within dedicated public or private rights -of —way without proper approvals.
The construction of community sewage treatment systems may be provided for all lots
within a subdivision, providing they meet applicable MPCA and Washington County
Health Department requirements and an entity other than lot owners or the City of Scandia
can demonstrate capability of operating and maintaining the system. This may be done as
an alternative to either individual sewage treatment systems or a public sewer system.
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Subsurface sewage treatment systems in the City of Scandia are also subject to regulations
in Chapter Four of Washington County's Development Code, adopted in 2015.
C. Surface Water
1. Background
The City completed its Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) and it was adopted in
(DATE PENDING). The plan serves as a comprehensive planning document to guide the
City in conserving, protecting and managing its surface water resources. The plan was
developed to meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 103B and Minnesota Rules 8410,
to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Council's Water Resources
Management Policy Plan, and the goals and policies of the three watershed management
organizations that have jurisdiction within the City. The plan and its amendments will be by
the City as an element of this Comprehensive Plan.
The SWMP includes a detailed description of the City's natural resources, including water
resources, past studies and inventories, and current surface water management. An
assessment of the existing and potential water resource and stormwater related concerns
within the City and associated corrective actions are provided. The SWMP also includes
goals and policies to address the long-term surface water management needs in the City, and
outlines the regulations, standards, practices, projects and funding that will be needed to
implement the goals and policies.
The lakes and other critical environmental features in Scandia are one of the reasons the city
is an attractive place to live. However, residential development on and near these lakes can
impact the water quality and wildlife habitat if not properly managed. One of the primary
concerns is the impact of impervious surfaces on water quality. In order to protect lakes from
the negative impacts of development, federal, state and local authorities have established
rules that protect natural resources against the impacts of development. The City of Scandia
is generally subject to the following regulatory authority and strategic plans.
• City of Scandia 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• City of Scandia Ordinances
• Carnelian Marine -St. Croix Watershed District, Watershed Management Plan, amended
2015
• Comfort Lake -Forest Lake Watershed District, Watershed Management Plan, 2012-2021
• Rice Creek Watershed District, 2010 Watershed Management Plan, updates in 2018/2019
• City of Scandia Comprehensive Plan Update, 2018
• City of Scandia Development Code, 2011
• City of Scandia, Shoreland Management Regulations, 2007
• Washington County Groundwater Plan, 2014
• Washington County Model Groundwater Rules, 2004
• North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Plan, 2015
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources North & East Metro Groundwater, 2015
Management Area Plan
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2. Watershed Management Organizations
Scandia is located in three watershed districts: Carnelian Marine -St. Croix, Comfort Lake -
Forest Lake, and Rice Creek. This section briefly describes the most recent local water
management plan for each of the three watershed districts within the City of Scandia,
followed by a comparison of the goals, objectives and policies of each plan. Management
districts and subwatersheds are also noted. Subwatershed plans provide more geographic
and issue specific management within the larger watershed. Figure xx shows the watershed
management organization boundaries within Scandia.
Carnelian Marine -St. Croix Watershed District, Watershed Management Plan, 2015
About 78% of the City of Scandia falls within the CMSCWD, encompassing the eastern
and southern halves of the city. The Carnelian Marine -St. Croix Watershed District's
(CMSCWD) most recent watershed management plan was created in 2011 and was
amended in 2015 to better address invasive species and groundwater quality. The plan
contains the goals, policies and management plans of the CMSCWD and guides the
watershed's activities until 2020. CMSCWD also developed individual lake and stream
plans for all waterbodies in the District.
The plan includes a Focused Watershed Management process based on three levels of
activity:
Routine Watershed Management for the non -impaired water resources of the
District—these are the basic, day-to-day programs implemented throughout
the District.
Impaired Watershed Management for water resources that are classified as
impaired waters—includes completion of TMDL studies for impaired
waters and implementation of the recommendations from these studies
Focused Watershed Management for non -impaired waters—includes efforts
to protect non -impaired waters so they do not become impaired, by
enhancing routine management activities on identified water bodies.
CMSCWD completed a district -wide Wetland Management Plan in July 2010 and amended
the plan in September of 2015. An electronic version of the plan is available on the
District's website. The plan includes a wetland function and value assessment, wetland
management goals, management standards, buffer standards, and identification of Wetland
Preservation Areas within the District.
Based on the functions and values assessment, the plan includes a wetland classification
system with four categories. The categories include:
• High Quality/Highest Priority
• Stream Corridor and Shoreland Wetlands
• Isolated Wetlands
• Utilized Wetlands
Comfort Lake -Forest Lake Watershed District, Watershed Management Plan, 2011
The northwest quadrant of the city falls within the Comfort Lake -Forest Lake Watershed
District (CLFLWD). Drainage from the watershed enters the Sunrise River, a tributary of
the St. Croix River. The CLFLWD's most recent watershed management plan was created
in 2011 with revisions adopted and approved by the BWSR in August 2015. The plan
contains the goals, objectives, and actions of the CLFLWD and guides the watershed's
activities until 2021.
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The CLFLWD plan has eight core goals areas:
• Floodplains
• Lakes
• Streams
• Wetlands
• Uplands Resources
• Groundwater
• Public Education
• Interagency Coordination
Most of Scandia within the CLFLWD falls within the Bone Lake Management District. A
small portion of the city (northwestern most corner) belongs in the Little Comfort Lake
Management District. CLFLWD developed a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan
for Bone Lake, discussed below in the section on Impaired Waters. The District completed
a Partially Drained Wetland Assessment in 2014.
Rice Creek Watershed District, Watershed Management Plan, 2010 (amended 2016)
The Rice Creek Watershed District's (RCWD) most recent watershed management plan
was created in 2010. The plan contains the objectives, policies, and management strategies
of the RCWD and guides the watershed's activities until 2001. Only 0.2% of the City of
Scandia falls within the RCWD. This area encompasses all of White Rock Lake and is part
of the Hardwood Creek Planning Region. The primary issues within the Hardwood Creek
Planning Region are related to water levels within Rice Lake, the lack of a well-defined
regulatory floodplain along the Hardwood Creek, and appropriate management methods for
Hardwood Creek and its riparian corridor.
The RCWD's 2010 Watershed Management Plan has 8 objectives:
• Increase knowledge, awareness, and capacity for decision-making among
District constituents
• Manage water systems for their ecological and community value while
• Recognize the origin and interconnectedness of water systems while planning
for current and future needs
• Improve diversity and ecological integrity of wetlands
• Minimize damage to infrastructure and property caused by flooding and
excessive runoff
• Capitalize on open space opportunities to enhance water quality, reduce runoff
volume, and enhance ecological resources
• Incorporate groundwater into the decision-making process
• Manage District property and resources responsibly
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3. Physical Environment and Land Use
Public waters are all water basins and watercourses that meet the criteria set forth in
Minnesota Statutes, § 103.005, subd. 15. Of the many wetlands and water bodies within the
city's boundaries, 40 of them have been classified as public waters in accordance with the
guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Public waters within Scandia range in size from 2 acres to nearly 2,000 acres of water
surface and include several water bodies of regional significance. Table 13 provides
information on all public waters and their acreage. The St. Croix River, a Federally -
designated National Scenic Riverway, forms the eastern border of the city. Big Marine
Lake, in the southwestern portion of the city, is the second largest lake in Washington
County. Existing and future development in areas surrounding public waters should be
carefully managed and planned to prevent adverse impact on water resources.
Table 13
Water Body Name
— Waterbodies within
Public Water
Inventory ID
Scandia
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Management
Classification
Acres
Alice
82-287 P
Natural Environment
26.03
Big Marine
82-052 P
Recreational
Development
1902.59
Bone
82-054 P
Recreational
Development
218.47
Clear
82-078 W
Natural Environment
35.28
Elwell
82-079 W
Natural Environment
18.86
Falls Creek (Section 1.6.7.12)
Wild and Scenic
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Fish
82-064 P
Natural Environment
64.99
German
82-056 P
Natural Environment
151.20
Goose
82-059 P
Natural Environment
84.04
Sylvan
82-080 P
Recreational
Development
108.25
Hay
82-065 P
Natural Environment
59.32
Long
82-068 P
Natural Environment
46.12
Nielson
82-055 W
Natural Environment
49.65
Pitzl Pond
82-282 W
Natural Environment
36.19
Rasmussen Pond
82-070 W
Natural Environment
18.24
Sand
82-067 P
Natural Environment
47.41
Sea
82-053 W
Natural Environment
51.67
St. Croix River
82-001 P
Wild and Scenic River
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82-169 W
Natural Environment
22.34
White Rock
82-072 P
Natural Environment
80.88
Wojtowicz Pond
82-058 W
Natural Environment
16.8
Unnamed
82-057 W
Natural Environment
27.52
Unnamed
82-060 W
Natural Environment
26.26
Unnamed
82-061 W
Natural Environment
14.37
Unnamed
82-062 W
Natural Environment
17.44
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Table 13
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Public Water
Inventory ID
Scandia
Shoreland
Management
Classification
Acres
Unnamed
82-066 W
Natural Environment
33.75
Unnamed
82-081 W
Natural Environment
41.29
Unnamed
82-171 W
Natural Environment
14.54
Unnamed
82-172 W
Natural Environment
26.95
Unnamed
82-173 W
Natural Environment
10.49
Unnamed
82-174 W
Natural Environment
26.49
Unnamed
82-210 W
Natural Environment
25.12
Unnamed
82-211 W
Natural Environment
10.84
Unnamed
82-212 W
Natural Environment
17.46
Unnamed
82-213 W
Natural Environment
10.88
Unnamed
82-280 W
Natural Environment
19.48
Unnamed
82-281 W
Natural Environment
7.46
Unnamed
82-283 P
Natural Environment
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Unnamed
82-284 P
Natural Environment
2.08
Unnamed
82-285 P
Natural Environment
14.73
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82-286 P
Natural Environment
5.17
a) National Wetland Inventory
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) is a national program sponsored by the US
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Based on the NWI data, the City of Scandia has
approximately 2,900 acres of wetlands based on the NWI data. Additional wetland
information is summarized in the City's Surface Water Management Plan and the
CMSCWD Wetland Management Plan (2015).
b) Existing and Future Land Use: While Scandia allows for a variety of land uses,
development densities are low to maintain the rural character of the community and to
be compatible with agricultural uses. Residential development densities range from 0.1
to 0.4 units per acre. Commercial, retail, and industrial land uses are guided to be near
existing infrastructure, including water and wastewater services. Likewise, the city
anticipates a majority of residential growth to occur in and around the Village
Neighborhood Zoning District, which is primarily centered around the historical city
center. The Village Neighborhood Zoning District encompasses Goose Lake and
borders the western shore of Big Marine Lake. The expansion of the Village
Neighborhood Zoning District will reduce the amount of land zoned for agriculture or
rural densities (4 units/40 acres). Low densities will be maintained to accommodate
agriculture. Comprehensive land use descriptions can be found in the Land Use section
of the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Existing and Potential Water Resource Related Problems
In 2015, 12 lakes in or partially located in Scandia were monitored as part of the
Metropolitan Council's Citizen -Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP). In this program,
lakes are sampled every two weeks from mid-April through mid-October. During each
sampling, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and Secchi depth transparency were measured
and recorded. A surface water sample was also collected and analyzed for total phosphorus,
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total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and cholorophyll-a. Total phosphorus is a key measure of lake
nutrients, chlorophyll -a is a measure of algae abundance, and Secchi depth transparency is
a measure of water clarity.
The Metropolitan Council uses the monitoring data to assign each lake a water quality
grade using an A through F grading system. The grading system uses percentile ranges for
three water quality indicators -summertime average values for total phosphorous,
chlorophyll -a, and Secchi depth transparency. An overall grade is calculated as the average
grade for the three individual grades. The individual grades given to the lakes can be seen
in Table 14. Five of the monitored lakes yielded insufficient information, five were given a
"C" grade, none were given a `B" grade, and two lake received an "A".
Table 14 — CAMP Ratings for Lakes
Within Scandia
Lake
Rating
Alice
Insufficient Data
Big Marine
A
Bone
C
Fish
Insufficient Data
German
Insufficient Data
Goose
C
Hay
Insufficient Data
Jellum's Bay
C
Long
B
Sand
C
Sylvan
A
White Rock
C
Under the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.) the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) is required to set standards and assess Minnesota waters for impairments. The
standards are set on a wide range of pollutants, including bacteria, nutrients, turbidity, and
mercury. A water body is listed as impaired by the MPCA if it fails to meet one or more
water quality standards. If a water body is listed as impaired, a Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) must be established for the pollutant, and plans must be created to reduce TMDLs.
Scandia will be required to participate in TMDL plans for impaired water bodies within its
borders. Figure XX shows the locations of impaired water bodies in Scandia while Table 15
and 16 provide detail on specific impairments.
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Source: Carnelian -Marine Watershed District TMDL Plan, 2011
5. Local Implementation Plan/Program
Implementation of the Scandia Local Water Management Plan will require cooperation
with local Watershed Districts to implement projects within the City that are identified in
the District Plans. The City supports the projects identified in the District Plans and
Capital Improvement Plans that are within Scandia, including the projects listed in Table
17.
The CMSCWD plan describes three categories of activities that are included in the
District's Implementation Program: routine watershed management, focused watershed
management, and impaired watershed management. Most of the activities included in these
efforts are implemented by the District. Some are implemented in cooperation with local
landowners and volunteers. Cost -share Program, and identifies several existing or potential
water quality and environmental issues that will be addressed by the program. The District
has ranked the proposed projects on a watershed basis. Many of the projects will be carried
out in cooperation with private landowners.
The CLFLWD's Management Plan includes three categories of implementation activities:
Administration, Programs and Projects. Administration activities are carried out by the
CLFLWD. Programs include development of District rules and permitting activities,
education and outreach. As noted above, the City concurs with and adopts the District's
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Table 16 — Water :.. on Minnesota's 303 List
Water Body
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PCBs
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Hay Lake
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Long Lake
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Sea Lake
Curly -leaf pondweed
St. Croix River
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White Rock
Lake
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Source: Carnelian -Marine Watershed District TMDL Plan, 2011
5. Local Implementation Plan/Program
Implementation of the Scandia Local Water Management Plan will require cooperation
with local Watershed Districts to implement projects within the City that are identified in
the District Plans. The City supports the projects identified in the District Plans and
Capital Improvement Plans that are within Scandia, including the projects listed in Table
17.
The CMSCWD plan describes three categories of activities that are included in the
District's Implementation Program: routine watershed management, focused watershed
management, and impaired watershed management. Most of the activities included in these
efforts are implemented by the District. Some are implemented in cooperation with local
landowners and volunteers. Cost -share Program, and identifies several existing or potential
water quality and environmental issues that will be addressed by the program. The District
has ranked the proposed projects on a watershed basis. Many of the projects will be carried
out in cooperation with private landowners.
The CLFLWD's Management Plan includes three categories of implementation activities:
Administration, Programs and Projects. Administration activities are carried out by the
CLFLWD. Programs include development of District rules and permitting activities,
education and outreach. As noted above, the City concurs with and adopts the District's
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Table 16 — Water :.. on Minnesota's 303 List
Water Body
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Source: Carnelian -Marine Watershed District TMDL Plan, 2011
5. Local Implementation Plan/Program
Implementation of the Scandia Local Water Management Plan will require cooperation
with local Watershed Districts to implement projects within the City that are identified in
the District Plans. The City supports the projects identified in the District Plans and
Capital Improvement Plans that are within Scandia, including the projects listed in Table
17.
The CMSCWD plan describes three categories of activities that are included in the
District's Implementation Program: routine watershed management, focused watershed
management, and impaired watershed management. Most of the activities included in these
efforts are implemented by the District. Some are implemented in cooperation with local
landowners and volunteers. Cost -share Program, and identifies several existing or potential
water quality and environmental issues that will be addressed by the program. The District
has ranked the proposed projects on a watershed basis. Many of the projects will be carried
out in cooperation with private landowners.
The CLFLWD's Management Plan includes three categories of implementation activities:
Administration, Programs and Projects. Administration activities are carried out by the
CLFLWD. Programs include development of District rules and permitting activities,
education and outreach. As noted above, the City concurs with and adopts the District's
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Water Management Plan, standards and rules. The CLFLWD Districts will continue to
enforce surface water regulations and permitting within the City, within its geographic area.
A small portion of Scandia is included within the Rice Creek Watershed District—the area
around White Rock Lake. The District's Plan includes no implementation projects for the
White Rock Lake area. The City supports the District's efforts to study this lake and
identify potential issues related to water quality and lake management.
1 Cost estimates include only stormwater related improvements.
D. Water Supply
1. Local Water Supply Plan
As with wastewater treatment, most residences and businesses in Scandia are served by on-
site drinking water wells installed and maintained by the landowner. There are three
community drinking water wells in the Village Center serving multiple residences and
businesses. In addition, there is a public well serving the Fire Department and Public
Works building. The public well locations are show on Figure XX.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720 requires the development of Wellhead Protection Plans
(WHPP). Scandia Elementary has worked with the Minnesota Department of Health and
completed Phase I of the WHPP. The City of Scandia will eventually be required to
complete WHPPs for all public water supply systems.
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Table 17 – Future Surface Water Improvement
Projects
Improvement
Watershed
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205th Street – St. Croix River Bluff Erosion
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$15,000
$25,000
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$30,000
$50,000
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TMDL Study Implementation Projects
TBD – As Constructed
$60,000
$85,000
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Non -Specific Project in its Focused
$40,000/Year for 10 Years
Watersheds, includingSand Lake
Bone Lake TMDL Implementation Plan –
TBD – As Constructed
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Water Quality Studies and Develop
Management Plans for Sea Lake, Nielsen
TBD – As Constructed
Lake and Clear Lake
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RCWD
White Rock Lake (RCWD)
No Projects Planned
1 Cost estimates include only stormwater related improvements.
D. Water Supply
1. Local Water Supply Plan
As with wastewater treatment, most residences and businesses in Scandia are served by on-
site drinking water wells installed and maintained by the landowner. There are three
community drinking water wells in the Village Center serving multiple residences and
businesses. In addition, there is a public well serving the Fire Department and Public
Works building. The public well locations are show on Figure XX.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720 requires the development of Wellhead Protection Plans
(WHPP). Scandia Elementary has worked with the Minnesota Department of Health and
completed Phase I of the WHPP. The City of Scandia will eventually be required to
complete WHPPs for all public water supply systems.
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a) Hilltop Water Company
The Hilltop Water Company is a private water system that serves 21 homes and
businesses in the Village Center. The company's service area extends along Olinda
Trail North from Highway 97 to Oakhill Road and along Oakhill Road. The well was
drilled in 1980.
b) Scandia Water Company
The Scandia Water Company is a private water system serving 19 properties along
Olinda Trail North to the North of Highway 97.
c) Uptown Well/Scandia Community Center Well
The Uptown Well is located at the Scandia Senior/Community Center, 14727 209'
Street North. The well was completed in June 1996 and is 463 feet deep. It serves the
Senior/Community Center and a number of properties within the village including Elim
Church and parsonage, the Gammelgarden, and the ice rink warming house.
d) New Scandia Fire Hall Well
The New Scandia Fire Hall Well is located to the north of Highway 97 at the
intersection of Ozark Avenue North. The well was completed in May 2000 and is 790
feet deep. The well serves the Fire Department and Public Works, which are both
located in the Fire Hall.
2. Assessing and Protecting the Water Source
Scandia is part of the DNR's North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area, shown
in Figure XX. A small segment of the city located south of Highway 97 and west of
Manning Ave is also in the Drinking Water Supply Management Area for Minneapolis/St.
Paul. The Minnesota Department of Health has identified a portion of the city for a
Moderate to Highly Vulnerable Drinking Water Supply Management Plan; this area is
located south of Highway 97, west of Olinda Trail, and east of Meadowbrook Avenue N.
The city will work with the DNR, Department of Health, and other relevant agencies as
necessary to ensure groundwater within these management areas is protected.
There are two DNR observation wells located in Scandia, shown in Figure XX. Well
195728 is located near the eastern side of Big Marine Lake. This well is showing a
downward trend in annual minimum values, meaning water is being used faster than it is
being replenished. Well 244593 is located north of White Rock Lake. There is insufficient
data at this well to determine a trend in annual minimum values.
The city will also take special consideration of wetlands that receive and discharge
groundwater or recharge aquifers to prevent potential contamination of groundwater
drinking sources, shown in Figure XX.
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Map: Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction
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Sub -Regional Collaboration
The Washington County Groundwater Plan provides a county -wide framework for the
protection and conservation of groundwater resources. The current plan was approved in
2014 and guides the protection of groundwater resources in the county until 2024.
The overall goal of the Washington County Groundwater Plan is to protect the economic
and environmental values groundwater provides through coordinated, intergovernmental
efforts in research and assessment, policies, political influence, regulation, education, and
consultation, and technical assistance. The plan has six main goals:
• Concisely outline the physical nature of groundwater resources, discuss the issues
that threaten groundwater, and provide direction and strategies on how to protect
groundwater for future generations
• Provide context and organization for stakeholders and residents to better
understand the complex water governance structure
• Serve as a framework to develop annual work plans for the county and its
stakeholders that give specific implementation actions to address the groundwater
issues in this plan
• Compliment and coordinate with other state, regional, county, and local planning
efforts
• Guide collaboration on groundwater initiatives with state, regional, and local
partners more efficiently and effectively
• Be a resource for stakeholders and residents regarding groundwater information
pertinent to the county.
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VII. IMPLEMENTATION
A. Implementation Plan
The Comprehensive plan creates a vision for the City of Scandia and guides land use and
infrastructure improvements so that the City can meet the needs of the community in the future.
The vision of the plan can only be realized if the plan is used. Tools to implement the plan will
vary in that some will be reactive, such as zoning and subdivision ordinances that guide private
developments, and others will be proactive, such as the City's Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) for undertaking public improvement projects.
1. Official Controls
To achieve the goals and objectives of this Comprehensive Plan, the City of Scandia has
adopted a Development Code to establish regulations for zoning, subdivision of land, and
shoreland and floodplain areas. The Development Code was originally adopted in
November of 2010, with ongoing amendments as needed. Scandia's Development Code
incorporates all land development regulations into a single code.
Zoning
City zoning codes regulate land use to promote the health, safety, order, convenience, and
general welfare of all citizens. They regulate location, size, use and height of buildings, the
arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within the City. The City's
zoning districts effectively guide development in Scandia.
The City of Scandia is divided into eight zoning districts, detailed below and shown in
Figure XX. There are permitted and accessory uses in most districts, as well as the other
allowed uses under conditional use permit, interim use permits, or administrative permits.
Table XX provides a high-level summary of each zoning district, and Table XX provides a
summary of each overlay district; the full text of the current zoning ordinance is attached in
Appendix XX.
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General Description
The AG C District is established to protect and preserve land for long-term agricultural production.
Residential development compatible with agriculture is permitted.
Primary uses:
• Agricultural production
• Agricultural businesses and services
• Single family residential
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• Essential Services
Primary and
. Feedlots and livestock operations
Secondary Uses
. Parks and recreation facilities
Secondary land uses:
• Accessory structures
Agricultural
• Limited professional services
Core Area
• General farming services
(AG C)
4 buildable lots per 40 acres. Lots shall be 2 to 5 acres in size or 20 acres or greater. Maximum lot
coverage is 25%.
Density/Intensity
An open space conservation subdivision providing the minimum required open space shall receive a
25% density bonus. The number of additional bonus lots allowed is directly tied to the quantity and
quality of preservation and protection afforded natural landscapes, agricultural land, open space, and
cultural features. The maximum bonus permitted is 75%.
Special Natural
• Continued viability of agricultural uses considered in siting of structures and drives
Resource Standards
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& Design Standards
' Bonus density incentives may be offered in open space conservation subdivisions only if
agricultural protection is the focal point of the subdivision design
Agricultural
This district plans for the continuation of the Agricultural Preserves Program in Scandia.
Preserves
General Description
Regulations fulfill standards to make land eligible for the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves
District (AP)
according to Minnesota Statute 473H, as amended, to remain in long-term agricultural production.
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Table XX — Zoning Districts
Primary uses:
• Agricultural production
• Agricultural businesses and services
• Single family residential
Primary and
• Essential Services
Secondary Uses
. Feedlots and livestock operations
. Parks and recreation facilities
Secondary land uses:
• Accessory structures
• Limited professional services
• General farming services
Density /Intensity
1 unit per 40 acres. Maximum lot coverage is 25%.
Special Natural
Resource Standards
• Continued viability of agricultural uses considered in siting of structures and drives
& Design Standards
General Description
Provide for a rural residential area of mixed lot sizes.
Primary uses:
• Agricultural production
• Agricultural businesses and services
General Rural
• Single family residential
District (GR)
Primary and
• Essential Services
Secondary Uses
. Feedlots and livestock operations
. Parks and recreation facilities
Secondary land uses:
• Accessory structures
• Limited professional services
• General farming services
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4 buildable lots per 40 acres; minimum lot size of 2 acres. Maximum lot coverage is 25%.
An open space conservation subdivision providing the minimum required open space shall receive a
Density/Intensity
250/0 density bonus. The number of additional bonus lots allowed is directly tied to the quantity and
quality of preservation and protection afforded natural landscapes, agricultural land, open space, and
cultural features. The maximum bonus permitted is 75%.
Special Natural
Resource Standards
• Continued viability of agricultural uses considered in siting of structures and drives
& Design Standards
0 Open space conservation subdivisions are encouraged for subdivisions
General Description
The VN District is established to designate growth areas surrounding the village center, to support
primarily single family residential uses on lot sizes reflective of the existing village lot sizes.
Primary uses:
• Single family residential
• Public parks and recreation
• Agriculture
Primary and
• Essential Services
Secondary Uses
Secondary land uses:
Village
• Accessory structures
Neighborhood
. Limited professional services
District (VN)
. Recreation facilities and equipment
Single family: 1 dwelling unit per 2.5 acres.
Multifamily (with conditional use permit): 1 dwelling unit per acre. Bonus densities up to 1 dwelling
Density/Intensity
unit per acre may be earned as an incentive for providing life -cycle housing (age 55+).
Lots sizes in the Goose Lake shoreland area shall remain consistent with those allowed under the
current shoreland ordinance.
Special Natural
• Design standards shall ensure new development is visually compatible with existing village
Resource Standards
development patterns.
& Design Standards
. Street and sidewalk standards ensure new development is well-connected to the Village Center
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The VMU A District is established to sustain the historic village center by preserving and protecting
the long-term viability of historic properties and structures, and by allowing a mixture of mutually
General Description supportive land uses. The mixture of commercial, office, institutional, recreational, and residential
land uses are made compatible through the enforcement of design guidelines.
Primary uses:
• Commercial, office, retail
• Public and private institutions
• Civic buildings
Primary and . Light industrial
Village Mixed Secondary Uses
Use A District Use and recreation
(VMU A) Secondary land uses:
• Accessory Structures
• Recreation facilities and equipment
2,500 square feet minimum lot size. No new subdivisions of land permitted. Maximum lot coverage
Density /Intensity of 80%. Maximum building height is 45 feet.
• In the core of the Village, buildings shall be of a size and have setbacks that reflect the
Special Natural "downtown" character
Resource Standards 0 Scandia Architectural Design Guidelines should be used as an example to protect the historic
& Design Standards elements and further development should match these styles
Village Mixed
The VMU B District is established to provide a growth area around the Village Center. The District
provides for a mixture of commercial, office, institutional, recreational, and residential land uses.
Use B District
General Description
The District provides an area for larger scale businesses, for businesses that benefit from visibility
(VMU B)
from MN Hwy 97, and for business and mixed use development that utilize on-site wastewater
treatment systems.
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Table XX — Zoning Districts
7TheAggregate Mining Overlay District provides areas where mineral deposits, primarily gravel,
The primary uses in the VMU B are the same as those in the VMU A including the following:
be made available for general use under the conditions and regulations of Chapter 4 of the
• Department, discount, and warehouse stores
General Description
dia Development Code, Mining and Related Activities Regulations. The Aggregate Mining
• Garden supply stores
Primary and
• Laundromats
Aggregate
Secondary Uses
• Sports and fitness clubs, less than 4,000 square feet in area
Mining
Permitted uses:
Secondary land uses:
Overlay
• Mining
• Accessory Structures
District
Primary and
• Essential services
• Recreation facilities and equipment
Secondary Uses
Secondary uses:
2.5 acres' minimum lot size, 1 -acre minimum buildable area. Maximum lot coverage 65%.
Density /Intensity
Maximum building height 45 feet
Density /Intensity
1 parcel with at least 40 contiguous acres in size
Special Natural
Resource Standards
None
& Design Standards
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7TheAggregate Mining Overlay District provides areas where mineral deposits, primarily gravel,
be made available for general use under the conditions and regulations of Chapter 4 of the
General Description
dia Development Code, Mining and Related Activities Regulations. The Aggregate Mining
Overlay District areas are designated Mining Area in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Mining
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Primary and
• Essential services
Secondary Uses
Secondary uses:
• Accessory Structures
Density /Intensity
1 parcel with at least 40 contiguous acres in size
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Special Natural
Mining uses must comply with local and state extractive use regulations. Reclamation plan must
Resource Standards
restore the natural resource of the site to a level such that the land is suitable for he planned future
& Design Standards
land uses such as agriculture or residential.
General Description
The Shoreland Ordinance was adopted to protect the public resource that is shoreland around lakes,
ponds, and rivers.
Primary uses:
Primary and
• Single family residential
Shoreland
Secondary Uses
• Parks and historic sites
Ordinance
0 Agriculture
Density limitations are dependent on the underlying zoning. Some exceptions to this will apply and
Density /Intensity
requirements for those can be found in Chapter Five of the Development Code.
Special Natural
Resource Standards
& Design Standards
The city adopts by reference the Washington County Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and
Shoreland Management Ordinance, as amended, until such time that the City Council adopts a City
General Description
of Scandia Lower St. Croix River corridor ordinance for this zone. Until then, properties within the
Lower St. Croix River Corridor Overlay District are regulated according to the Washington Count
Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and Shoreland Management Ordinance with the exception that lots
Saint Croix
shall meet the density and lot requirements of the Agriculture District — Core (AG C).
River
Primary uses:
Overlay
• Conservancy
District
Primary and
• Agriculture
Secondary Uses
• Single Family Residential
Secondary uses:
• Accessory uses which are incidental to the permitted primary uses of the property
Density /Intensity
Density limitations are dependent on the underlying zoning.
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Special Natural
Resource Standards
Both aesthetic elements and uses have regulations within the code adopted by Washington County.
& Design Standards
General Description
Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize accidental losses.
Primary uses:
Primary and
0 General open spaces used for uses such as boat launching ramps, swimming areas, parks,
Floodplain
Secondary Uses
wildlife and nature preserve, fish hatcheries and hunting and fishing areas.
Overlay
• Residential units
District
Density /Intensity
Density limitations are dependent on the underlying zoning.
Special Natural
Resource Standards
Only uses that have a low flood damage potential will be allowed. The use will be allowed by the
& Desi Standards
underlying zoning district. The use shall not obstruct flows or increase flood elevation.
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Subdivision of Land
The Subdivision Ordinance regulates the subdivision and platting of land within the City
providing for the orderly, economic and safe development of land and facilitating the
adequate provision for transportation, water, sewage, storm drainage, electric utilities,
streets, parks and other public services and facilities essential to any development. City
controls to regulate subdivision of land include an application process, legal notice and
public hearings by the Planning Commission, and approval by the City Council. The
process includes imposing applicable fees, a development agreement prescribing the
standards for the development and imposing penalties for the violation of its provisions.
The subdivision of land promotes the public health, safety and general welfare of the
people and helps achieve the vision of this comprehensive plan by providing for
standards in the development of land.
The City also prohibits premature subdivisions. The Development Code defines a
premature subdivision as any development inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
inconsistent with the City's CIP, inconsistent with environmental regulations, and lacking
adequate infrastructure, including sewage treatment systems, streets and drainage.
2. CIP
Capital improvement projects are major projects that benefit the City, including the
construction or reconstruction of roads and sidewalks, sewer and water utilities, trails, and
park and recreation facilities, as well the purchase of new or replacement equipment and
buildings. A capital improvement program (CIP) is a budgeting plan which lists five years
of needed capital improvements, their order of priority, and the means of financing.
The City of Scandia's 2018-2022 CIP lists a wide variety of projects totaling more than $10
million. These projects are intended to meet the City's goals. The CIP is reviewed and
updated annually by the City Council, to ensure the proper priorities and funding. The table
summarizes the City's adopted 2018-2022 CIP.
3. Action Plan
To ensure the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update are met in a timely fashion,
the Action Plan outlines the overarching community goals for Scandia and identifies
implementation tools to help the city obtain its goals. Also detailed is a proposed timeline
for tool and program implementation. The timing of activities reflects community priorities
identified through public participation and review of the comprehensive plan, compliance
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Table
XX— 2018 —
2022 Capital
Improvement
Project/Program
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Funding
Community Facilities
$139,300
$127,000
$41,000
$75,000
$30,000
Capital ImprovementFund
Equipment (Vehicles
$43,500
$118,000
$267,000
$25,500
$240,000
Equipment Replacement
and Operating)
Fund
Parks and Trails
$15,000
$-
$20,000
$-
$45,000
Park Improvement Fund
Streets
$6,425,650
$-
$620,000
$450,000
$320,000
Local Road Improvement
Fund
201 Sewer System
$-
$62,000
$-
$36,000
$1,160,000
User Fees
Uptown Sewer System
$3,000
$-
$-
$-
$23,200
User Fees
TOTAL
$6,626,450
$307,000
$948,000
$586,500
$1,818,200
3. Action Plan
To ensure the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update are met in a timely fashion,
the Action Plan outlines the overarching community goals for Scandia and identifies
implementation tools to help the city obtain its goals. Also detailed is a proposed timeline
for tool and program implementation. The timing of activities reflects community priorities
identified through public participation and review of the comprehensive plan, compliance
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needs from the Metropolitan Council, and capacity needed to ensure successful
implementation. This timeline also incorporates programs and policies from the Housing
Implementation Plan outlined in Chapter III. This timeline is subject to change due to
unexpected natural and sociocultural events, shifting community needs, and political
priorities at the County, State, and Federal levels.
Amending the Plan
To keep the Comprehensive Plan current, it will be necessary to make amendments from
time to time. However, as the foundational document guiding development, most
amendments should occur through a comprehensive effort to address changes to the
community overtime. The Action Plan, described below, should be amended more
frequently.
Action Plan Worksheets
Implementing the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan requires an action plan,
and the coordination and investments of many stakeholders. The Action Plan worksheets
in this chapter present a concise summary of the goals along with specific action steps,
organized by chapter. The table includes:
• Schedule: The schedule indicates when the action item might begin and is
advisory in nature.
• Lead: This represents the leader for the action item. The Lead will likely be a
City staff person, but include coordination with other City departments, public,
private, or non-profit entities.
• Status: This section provides an update on the status of each action item.
• Comments: This column is intended to allow further explanation of the action
item.
To ensure compliance with this 2040 Comprehensive Plan the following zoning ordinance
changes will need to be implemented:
• Update zoning map based on future land use plan
• Reconcile inconsistencies between current zoning ordinance and intended future
land uses
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