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LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113-5594 PHONE (612) 644-5050 FAX (612} 644-8675 September 25, 1989 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Susan Hoyt Taff RE: Proposed Conditional use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast 2129 West Larpenteur Avenue The property owners at 2129 West Larpenteur Avenue are preparing to open a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in their new home. To open a • B&B, the facility must meet the reouirements of the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Fire Code and the local Zoning Code. If any remodeling is done, it must conform to the Uniform Building Code. The Ramsey County Environmental Health Officer is responsible for licensing the B&B to meet the Minnesota Department of Health standards and other County requirements. The local Fire Marshal inspects the facility to assure conformance to the Fire Code. The local Building Inspector inspects any major remodeling to assure conformance to the Building Code. Under the Local Zoning Code, a B&B may be classified as a Home Occupation in an R-1 Zone. However, the B&B does not meet two requirements of a Home Occupation. The first is 9-14.01, Subdivision 25(d-5)~ which states that no accessory use shall be permitted in conjunction with a Home Occupation. This property has an accompanying accessory use, a swimming pool, which B&B guests may use. The second is 9-14.01, Subdivision 25(d-I6), which limits the hours of operation of a Home Occupation to 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekdays and 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on weekends. Obviously a B&B requires overnight accommodations. Because the B&B does not meet all the requirements of a Home Occupation, the property owners are seeking a Conditional Use Permit to operate the facility (9-4.01, Subd. I(j)). • HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE i /k7e~w~ -z~'M E -1 ' ~ A ~A1 Ad~' E -2- Furthermore, a second Home Occupation, a business office, is proposed ' for the property. This Home Occupation meets all the applicable Code requirements. Therefore, a separate license may be applied • for independently of the Conditional Use permit for the B&B. There is no limit on the number of Home Occupations within a dwelling in the City Code. If_the Commission recommends that a Conditional Use Permit be granted to allow a B&B at 2129 west Larpenteur Avenue, the conditions must assure the City that the facility will not become a rooming house, public restaurant or hotel. The requirements for a Home Occupation and the Zoning Code substantially guarantee that the B&B will operate compatibly within an R-1 zone. However, I incorporated portions of B&B ordinances from the Cities of Stillwater, St. Paul and Minneapolis into the proposed Conditional Use Permit to assure its operation as an owner-occupied B&B. I also included restrictions on the number of guest suites and guests occupying the structure at one time so there is no over-crowding of the dwelling. The following conditions are proposed for your review, comments and revision: 1. The B&B must meet all the requirements of a Home Occupation 9-14.01, Subdivision 25 (d) with the exception of 9-14.01, Subdivision, 25 (d-5) and (d-6) as regulated herein. (See Attachment E-1F.) 2. The B&B shall be owner managed and occupied during • its operation. (The owner/manager occupation is what is distinctive about a B&B.) 3. The B&B shall be limited to two guest suites, a-ee 6. Meal service shall be limited to breakfast for over night guests. 7. Guests of the B&B may use the swimming pool as regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. 8. The B&B may operate on a 24 hour-a-day basis. 9. The B&B shall meet all State, County and City regulations„ licensing and Code requirements including, but not limmited to, the Fire Code, the zoning Code and the Building code. 10. The B&B operation shall be reviewed six months after it opens and annually upon renewal of its municipal business license. 4. The B&B shall have a maximum of six guests occupying and/or renting the two guest suites at o~neV~(time. 5. No guest shall occupy and/or rent tire- r'bom for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. • ~~ '~•~~ ~ ~-u:-c~.yision 25(d) Requirements for a Home Occupatio:~e ~ _ 1 (F) r- ~.uMrs F t' ici, d. Reouirements. The following requirements shall apply to hone occupations within the City of Palcoa Heights. 1. No home oocupatioas shall be permitted which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, may De detrimental to ad,jaceat or nearby residential amenities; 2. No home occupation shall be permitted which, in the opinion of the City Fire Chief, may increase the risk of fire or use of rescue squads at a greater level than would normally De expected in a residential district. 3. Exterior storage shall not be permitted (- tux ~'.u s~...~...jj ~~..oc c-~ uQ~ ro.ca~ iw~Z . ~, 142 4. Adequate off-street parking space for the home occupation gust be available as approved by the Zoning Administrator, however, no hose occupation shall De granted that creates the seed for sore thaw two (2 }parking spaces in addition to those already used Dy the occupants of the dwelling. 5. No accessory uses is conjunction with a home occupation shall be permitted. 6. No-home occupation shall be permitted within as accessory building (as defined Sn this Chapter). 7. No signs other than those acrmally utilized in a residential district shall be permitted; 8. No over-the-counter retail or t+holesale sales shall bo permitted; 9. Entrance to the home occupation shall be gained from xithin the structure with no separate ezterior entraaoe; 10. No stock in trffie shall be stored on the premises; 11. Only occupants of the dwelling unit may engage in the home occupation; 12. No traffic shall be generated by a home occupation in greater volume than would normally be ezpected in a residential district; 13. No hone occupation shall be permitted which requires the use of commercial vehicle sore often than could normally be ezpected Sn a residential district. For the purpose of this subdivision, ooamereial vehicle shall be defined sa a -- non-passenger vehicle (ss passenger vehicle is defined in Falcon Heights Ordinance Section 9-4.01, Subd. 5d. '~ 14. No home occupation shall produce light glare, noise, odor or vibration that has an objectionable affect on a nearby property; 15. No equipment shall be used in a home occupation that creates electrical interference to surrounding property owners' radio or television signals; 16. No home occupation shall be conducted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and g:DO a.m. on weekdays, or between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.a. on weekends and holidays; , ` ~ls~tiaa Date: 10/2/89 AY~+~da It~s:__ CZTT OT tALCOR 1i2C~'i r: YLANNZI~G COl4IISSIQ~ ITQ! DYSCiITTIOlQ: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM 9-2.05, SUBDIVISION 2(a)~OF THE ZONING CODE TO CONSTRUCT A TEMPORARY WHEELCHAIR RAMP IN THE FRONT YARD AT 1468 WEST CALIFORNIA IN A R-1 ZONE tQfKITjtD n; Mr. Herbert Horton, Property Owner tL~-IL~iLD ~; Susan Hoyt Taff, City., Planner . ~r~TI00/SD!ltL~t? (attaeb additioasl s~st• a~ aacassar~)t Mrs. Horton recently broke her leg and requires a wheelchair ramp to enter and exit her home for the next three to twelve months. The City Zoning Code, 9-2.05, Subdivision 2(a) requires a variance to construct a wheelchair ramp in the front yard. The front yard is the only suitable location for the ramp because the angle of steps, the location of the garage and the narrow gate prohibit construction of a ramp in the rear yard. The ramp is wood, sixteen (16) feet long and four (4) feet wide. It extends from the front entrance within twelve (12) feet to~fifteen (15) feet of the public sidewalk. The City Planner verbally granted a temporary variance to Mr. Horton on September 15, 1989 due to the emergency hardship. It was decided that the intent of the Code, 9-1.01(a) "to protect and promote the health, safety, and comfort of residents" covered this situation. Without the ramp, Mrs. Horton would be trapped in her home in a fire. The Chairman of the Planning Commission was informed of this action. The City notified the adjacent property owners of the variance request. Mr. Aschenbach expressed no objection over the telephone. Attachment: A. Diagram of the wheelchair rafip (not to scale) >CTIa SLQBLS?ID: 1. Review and discuss. 2. Make recommendation to the City Council (October 11, 1989 meeting) 141c $ West- C ,~ u r-,.-R,J ~ a Wes- W tt~~'Lc,tt6~ i ri'Z.A-,'x ~~ ~ ~~~ ~-2 ~~ ~~ ~~ ,~ ~- ~-0 ~, do N~"Z- C~'¢j''~ ~''~"-' P _ - - ! t -----..-- --~.--, -Ye8 ~; I I I ~; __ ___ ~~ .r` ~ ~ 4 ~ ---_.. ! ~- ' __ 51 ~' l * "Y ~i ' % „ __ .,.~ r(~ r~~ i ~~ . ~ -~ :r ,~ ~, i ~~ ~ " ~L-.' ~ ~ - wry Q~ ~~--.~..~ _ ~ ~ n \ , ~. i ~_ -;.. i 1 J Ms~ti~t Date: 10/2/89 CIlT OT TALCO~ 1LIClTt ~t~ Ite:=_? • PI.APTNII~G COl~IISSI~ ITII~J DLSCII??IOl~: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM 9-2.04, SUBDIVISION 1(f) OF•THE ZONING CODE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW GARAGE IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 1749 FAIRVIEW AVENUE IN AN R-1 ZONE fOSKI!'!'LD ~: Mr. Cornelius Duijndam, Property Owner DL'oILVlD n: Susan Hoyt Taff, Citg Planner ~"LllATIOR/St~lSiltT (attatb aaditio~+t2 ~~t• as a~cessatT)s Mr. Duijndam is requesting a variance from 9-2.04, Subdivision 1(f) of the Zoning Code to construct a new garage on his property at 1749 Fairview Avenue. The Code does not allow the placement of an accessory 'structure closer to the front lot line than the principal building on the lot. The proposed garage will be fourteen (14) feet in front of the house. The proposed garage is set back fifty- one (51) feet from the front property line and five (5) feet from the side property line. The Code requires thirty (30) foot front yard setback (9-4.01, Subdivision 4(c)) and a five (5) foot side yard setback (9-2.04 1(c)). Neighboring property owners have been notified of the request. Attachment A - Letter to Planning Commission from Mr. Duijndam B - Site Plan of Property - Plat Map •CTIa 1?~BtS!'m: 1. Review and discuss. 2. Make recommendation to City Council. • ~ ~ ~m ~~ r ~ LJ September 17, 19E9 Cit~~ of nalcon "r~eights 2077 ~„. Larpenteur Avenue ~alcor. i~eights, ~1, 55113 near air or i:.adam: rlease find er:closed tre necessary documents for the apli- catior. of a variance. 4s ;part of a remodeling project irterd to add or. a double garage gara,~.e . ~~'his garage will e~ tend. • house. ire eXistin~ `arage will space scheduled for tris fall, ve ire front cf the ex_istino beyond the front of the be converted to livir:~` she existing garage is 12 feet from the lot line. in order to fit a double varage and sta;, 5 feet from the lot lire, we •r:i11 have to expand to the front. ,kith this expansior. we will still be lined vp in front with other rouses or_ airvieva (e . g. 175 :airview) . Below are the .addresses of the owners of the abutting properties. .orn ...artin `r~+ayne ~~roff ~ _ _ 1750 ~ir:dig 1757 Fairview Ave. :~.. 1739 rairvieva Ave. ., Sincerely, Cornelis ~.P. Duijndam r: ,~.: (~i~ I 1, i 'W~ ~a! O er I r iJ I ~~ ~' ~I 1 I 1 ( f~ 1 I .~ J~1 1 a_ i• i I e I N F -^' pLVT ~LP+1~ . r, ~~ ,5 pC ~r -t ita ~: G; ~ I '~ 233-4Se _' I ~E~S(pr, ~~ ~ p~`~ t°'1~~,5 ~~1 ~Ar- - M -- _ _ ~~~5.1_L11lL,z~ i3,L.T," :T7 ~'---- - - --- ;: ;m •• '`~t.y,Z .. • CIT! OT TALC01o 1LIi~lf PI.ANNIAG C8l4IISSIQV . llsetiaa Date: 10/2/89 A~twda Ite: '~''3 ITS! DESC7;IpTIO~tz: REQUEST FOR A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE PERMIT FOR A UTILITY SHED AT 1633 MAPLE KNOLL DRIVE IN AN R-1 DISTRICT iD~iITlLD sT: MR . JOSEPH VARVOSRY , PROPERTY OWNER =L9ZlVID sT: Susan Hoyt Taff, City Planner *~'~'~~TIODItD~I~ItT (attaeb additiosal sbset~ as secessar~}z Mr. Varvosky requests a Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a 10' x 8' x 9' high wood utility shed (figure l..) to be placed in the rear yard approximately eight (8) feet from the rear lot line and one (1) foot from the side lot line (Attachment ~ A). The shed will be painted brown. The proposed shed and its location conform to 9-2.04, Subd. 1(c) and 1(i) of'the Zoning Code. The Permit is required under 9-4.01, Subdivision 3(i) of the Zoning Code. Attachment: A - Site Plan with Proposed Utility Shed F~lsus~E ~ /~. ~; ~~, - _y ,` q •, r i ~~ ti w . .ii ~~ - _ ~ ~'~ .t ~ 8 ~ ~' ,•~_ l o' ~ •C'!Ta DL~6lST'!a: 1. Review and discuss. 2. Make recommendations to the City Council (October 11, 1989 meeting. • - (c ~ 3 ,n ABC ~,.x> ~~. 0 K-t U ~ ~ rcc P~ A ~-.~ ~ ~7~c ~ ~.crJ C -~ ~1 vt"j~/ p~} tt~~ '~ - 3 tt TM7~~ M ~- A17- ~ . ~~ ' , i. goo ~ ~ /~-u.~B.Q,o ~~e.,~, ~~ ~ - qo ~~~ ~ I~ I I I i~(~' I ~ ~'~ w ~° I ~ ~~'~'` ~ ~ i~ 3~~~7J L~~~, ao i 1S ~ ~ ' ~k~ i i ~ i ' ~. ' ~ ~~ ~ i -- _ ~ ~ - -- 6~- ~~ _~'~ ~ ~ ~~-~~~ •_• ~ • '. c~- nl ~ . ~ ~ 0 ~~~ ~~' ~R;~~ ' 1 ~~ ~' _ 3e 4S. ~ o 7.r ~ _ __ - ~ ~S ~ W ~ a~~ ADO ~ ~QI -J ~ ~ Msati~t Date: 10/2/89 CITT OT IAl.COlo 1LIC~li ~t~"aa 2ta: F-4 pi.ANNII~G COlQaSSIQi I?Q9 DESCIITTIOlQ: REQUEST FOR A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE PERMIT FOR A UTILITY SHED AT 1375 WEST IDAHO AVENUE IN AN R-1 DISTRICT 1II~I??m >T: Dr. Michael Wolfson, Property Owner ~pIZN~ n: Susan Hoyt Taff, City Planner 1~ATIOD/tD!l~1tT (~ttacb ~ditional abatta ~ aactsaar~)t Dr. Wolfson requests a Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a 6' by 8' by 7' high utility shed to place in the rear yard (Attachment A). The proposed shed will be wood and stained brown to biend in with the adjacent fence. The proposed shed and its location conform to 9-2.04, Subd. 1(c) and 1(i) of the Zoning Code. The permit is required under 9-4.01, Subdivision 3(i) of the Zoning Code. ATTACHMENT A: Site Plan with Proposed Utility Shed >LTIa SLQBLS!=D: 1. Review and discuss. 2. Make recommendation to City Council (October ll, 1989 meeting). ~ ~- -~ P~-Pt~/ I~ I~~ I.CT) Lf T~ bH'i~J l~i.q~(}~.F f? - 13~ r 11~.+i-e A .~M ~~ r A r S-Fc r a9 t S~1 +-~ r~ ?~ .J.-~ q n o u~l ,,,~,~ J i• ~ _- ~- 1. S~-c~ 3 ~« k aJ~s f w+.~ bt y ~*a ys • 1 4'~~oserc Stict '~' ,~ ~ i Y~ w-t r-s to ws 0'~ S I,r,~ Moot': SIR~w+~es GoMair ~:,~.: Wood /w~ j'-d.:.,c1 Co~or : 'gtoM„ti S+%.. -ta blot ~n w`~ ~ ~c ~-~ ~- ~ Y woa9 ~~_~ T~~~ ~ J j G~r~Q '' P~ o ~~~~ .` M~etiae Date: 10/2/89 ~~~ Ita: F-5 DINANCE aeting first draft >rdinance) .con Heights ode . The termination X90 suggest the ting, regulate The the es these ~uauyes. me university of Minnesota Extension Soil Service Brochure is provided for your information on composting materials, maintenance and structures (Attachment B). Please remember that the composting literature is continually being updated as recycling continues to expand in popularity. Attachment A: Revised draft composting ordinance Attachment B: 'Composting and Mulching: Guide to Managing Organic Yard Wastes" by the University of Minnesota Extension Department of Soil Science (Revised 1988) u'Tia 1LQ9LSZ'~: 1. Review and discuss. 2. Propose further revisions and/or schedule a public hearing. ~ ~~~ FALCON HEIGHTS One c 2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113.5594 PHONE (612) 644.5050 FAX (612) 644-8675 September 25, 1989 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Susan Hoyt Taff, City Planner RE: REVISED DRAFT COMPOSTING ORDINANCE The following revisions to the draft Composting Ordinance were adopted at the September 11, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. 1. Nuisance Code 8-1.0]., Subd. 2. Junk, Trash, Rubbish and Refuse. Subdivision 2. Junk, Trash, Rubbish and Refuse. In any area within the City the storage or accumu]•ation of junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind, except refuse stored in such a manner as not to create a nuisance for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days is illegal. The term "junk" shall include parts of machinery or motor vehicles.,. unused stoves or other appliances stored in the open, remnants of wood, decayed, weathered or broken construction materials no longer suitable for safe, approved building materials, metal or any other material or cast-off material of any kind whether or not the same could be put to any reasonable use. The exception to this is the storage of leaves, grass clippings and plant trimmings (not including fruits and vegetables) in accordance with sections 9-2.04, Subdivision 2(k) and 9-4.01, Subdivision 3(k The compost shall be maintained accordin to acce ted composting practices for the residential yard as described by the most .current University of Minnesota Extension Service publication 2. Zoning Code 9-4.01, Subdivision 3, Permitted Accessory Uses. (k) • --L ---- to cover more than twent -five 25 s uare feet in area and five 5) feet in height in the rear yard A larger composting area requires a Permitted Accessory Use Permit HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE -2- • 8-2.04, Subdivision 1. Accessory Buildings and Structures. (k) One accessor structure for com ost not to cover more than , twenty-five (25 square feet in area and five 5 feet in ' the rear ard. A com ost structure that meets this requirement, 9-2.04, Subdivision 1(c * and 9-4 O1, Subdivision 3(k) does not require a Permitted Accessory Use Permit A larger composting structure requires a Permitted Accessory Use Permit. *9-2.04, Subdivision 1 (c), refers to the residential setback standards for accessory structures. • x -^. ~' ~ ~T F 4 ~~ r.. iy ~ i ~ _ ~' ~ 4 '.ii,. ~~ ~ ,} x ~ , ^C .Y 1 ~~ ^. w ,j,; d j , r x ,, :. '` *~ g ~; - t ~,' Dili' 1 h` ~ 4 'S ....( ~~ p.. y ~$• ~ ~ ~J ~ `rte w. , ~ ' ~ ~~ `. ~ ~- j .~ ~ ~ ;~+ i~..*~ 1 4 f ~`~ ~F _ + ~ _ t 2 ~ *~ + "a , 7 i ~ ; 4 ~ , ~.. ~ ,~. .. ~ ~ ~ ~ - ,~: `:t ~~. ~+ ` '~ ~• ~ : t ~ ~ ~:r~ •1 ,$ _ w- ~ ~ ` c. ~ .~! ~ ~J p. ~~}_: .. . ~ .~ ~.- _•s ~ I i' ~/ ~ 1 1 1 1 '` ' ~ ~, ,:. .~ ~ r` '3 ~'~'_~~iYa. ' '. ' ('. ~ f S `1 COMPOSTING AND MULCHING: A GUIDE TO MANAGING ORGANIC YARD WASTES Composting is a microbial process that cumerts pl.int mate- rials such as grass clippings and Icwr~~ to a u~ihlc ur};anic soil amendment or mulch. C;ardc~ner~ h,rvc u~c~d < onrl a rat for centuries to increase soil organic matter and scrppl} some of the essential nutrients for plant growth. Aful< hing refers to the practice of applying a substance such as compost or grass clippings to the soil surface with the• purtx,~e of modifying soil temperature and moisture as well as controlling w-eeds and soil erosion. With the ban on outdoor burning and with laws which soon will limit dumpingof (caves and grass c liphings into landfills, composting and mulching have become attractive alterna- tives for managing yard waste and recycling natural materi- als. Grass clippings and leaves can be hauled to city composting areas as one means of disposal. How-ever, many homeowners may find it more convenient and economical to compost these materials in their ow•n back} ands. In either case, the finished compost can he used as a mulch or as a soil amendment to improve most garden ~cril~. This bulletin should help you learn huw~ to build and nnint,~in a c onrpust pile as well as how to use the compost in the yard and gar- den. • Why Compost? J Composting is an efficient method of breaking down organic materials into an end product that is beneficial to the soil and growing plants. Adding undecomposed materials directly to the sot{ without first composting may initially have some un- desirable effects. For example, i(largc quantities of uncom- posted leaves are incorporated into the soil, microbes will compete with plant roots for soil nitrogen during Icaf decom- position.This competition for nitrogen can result in nitrogen deficiency and poor plant growth. Adding composted mate- rial reduces the competition for nitrogen. Another benefit of composted material is that it is much easier to handle and mix with soil than uncomposted material. furthermore, im- provement of soil ph}-steal properties, such as infiltration, .drainage, and water holding capacity, will usually be faster if composted materials are added. Requirements for Efficient Decomposition Decomposition of organic material in the compost pile is de- pendent onmaintaining microbial activity . Am factor which slows or halts microbial growth „ill also impede the com- postingprocess. Efficient decomposition w ill occur if the fol- (owingfactors are used to fullest advantaRe~. Aeration: Oxygen is rcquirecl fur mirn~h~~~ tc~ ctticic~ntl~ dc- compose the organic ~~•astcs. Soma dc~c rmrt,ucition kill oc- . cur in the absence of oxygen tanaerul~ic conditions); however, the process is slow and foul r-dor. may dc~ clop. Mixing the pile once or M-ice a month ~~ ill t~ro~ ide the neces- sary oxygen and significant)}~ hasten the composting pro- . Bess. A pile that is hot mixed may take three to four times longer before it can be used. A well mixed compost pile will also reach higher temperatures which will helpdestroy weed seeds and pathogens. Moisture: Adequate moisture is essential for microbial activ- ity. Adry compost will not decompose efficiently. tf rainfall is limited, it wil I be necessary to water the pile periodically to maintain a steady decomposition rate. Enough water should be added to completely moisten the pile, but overwatering should be avoided. Excess water can lead to anaerobic con- ditionswhich slow down the degradation process and cause foul odors. Water the pile so that it is damp, but does not re- mainsoggy. Particle size: The smaller the size of organic wastes, the faster the compost will be ready for use. Smaller particles have much more surface area that can be attacked by mi- crobes. Ashredder can be used before putting material in the pile, and is essential if brush or sticks are to be composted. A (uw curt methcxl of rcduc ing the size of fallen tree leaves is to mow the lawn Ix~furc raking. if the mower has an appropriate bag attachment, the shredded leaves can be collected di- rectly. In addition to speeding up the composting process, shredding will reduce the initial volume of the compostpile. fertilizer and lime: Microbial activity is affected by the car- bon tonitrogen ratio of the organic waste. Because microbes require a certain amount of nitrogen for their own metabolism and growth, a shortage of nitrogen will slow down the composting process considerably. Material high in carbon relative to nitrogen such as straw or sawdust will de- compose very slow~l} unless nitrogen fertilizer is added. Tree leaves are higher in nitrogen than straw or sawdust but de- comhosition of leaves would still benefit from an addition of nitrogen fertilizer. Grass clippings are generally high in nitro- gen and when mixed properly with leaves wiN enhance de- composition. Manure or blood meat can be used as organic sources of nitrogen. Otherwise, a fertilizer with a high nitro- gen content should be used. Other nutrients such as phos- phorus and potassium are usually present in adequate amounts for decomposition. During tl~e initial stages of decomposition organic acids are produced and the pH dropc. In the past, small amounts of lime have been suggested for maintaining and enhancing microbial activity at this time. However, high rates of lime will convert ammonium-nitrogen to ammonia gas which will lead to the loss of nitrogen from the pile. Research has shown that althou>~h lime additions may hasten decomposi- tion, tl-e loss of nitrogen from the pile often offsets the bene- fits of lime 11 ). In general, lime is not necessary for degradation of must yard w antes. The pH of finished compost is usuall} slightly alkaline ~rithout the addition of time. In many areas, the water used to moisten the compost pile is sufticientl} alkaline to increase the pH of the compost. If large quantites of pine needles or fruit wastes are composted, some additional lime ma} be necessary. , Composting Structures • Materials for Composting To savo spaco, hactrn docomposition, and keep the yard looking no,-t, it i. rocun-n-r•nrlod that ttx• comtx>'st pile hr c ontainod in conx• core of stn-cture. Compcxting structures can convict of a varioty o(matorials and can be as simplo or comply ac dosirrd. Thoro aro many options available that can be taitorod to indi+~idual noels. listed below are a few suggostions for containing the compost. any organic materials are suitahlo for c ompoclint; 1"arcl wastes, such as Icavos, grass clippings, stra++, and nrrn- woodyplant trimmings can he comp<-slod.l h~• rlrm-inant crr- ganicwaste in most backyard compost pilos is leaves. Grass clippings can be composted; ho+vever with propor lawn management, clippings do not need to Ix' removed from the lawn fsee below). If clippings are used, it is advisable to mix them with other yard wastes. Otherwise, the grass clippings may compact and restrict air flow. Branches, logs, and hviRs greater than 1/4 inch in diameter should ho put through a shredder/chipper first. Kilchon wastos such as vcgotahle scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells may also he added. Sawdust may be added in moderate amounts if additional ni- trogen is applied. Approximately 1 Ib of actual nitrogen tb cups of ammonium. nitrate) is required for 100 Ibs of dr}• sa+v- dust.Wood ashes act as a lime source and if used should only be added in small amounts (no more thin 1 cup per busholl. Excessive amounts o(wood ashes will rosult in loss of nitro- genfrom the pile. Ordinary black and ++hitr no+rspapor can be composted; howe+•er, the nilrogc>n contont is low and ++ ill consequently slow down the rate of docomposition. It is rec- ommendedthat ne++~spaper he recyclocl thruu~;h apprcipriato .community papor recycling cantors nthor than through backyard composting. Examples of other organic materials this c: an ho used to ads) nutrients to the pile include: blood an<I be>nc~ moat, li+-c stock manure, alfalfa hay, and lake plants. Because they may pose a health hazard, car c roate a nui- sance, certain organic materials should not ho ucocl to> make compost. Adding human or pct (eves c annul he rocom- mended because they may transmit disoasrs. f+leai, limes, grease, whole eggs, and dairy products should not be added because they can attract rodents to the site. ~1ost plant dis- ease organisms and weed seeds are destroyed during the composting process when temperatures in the center of the pile reach 15U" -160°F. However, in most comlx-st piles, it is impossible to mix efficiently enough to bring ill ++astcs to the center. ~ith is „cart in ,hn n ±.~nn t Although plants that have been treated with herbicides or pes ru es s ou avor a or compostrng, sma amounts o er rcr e-treate ants e.g., grass c rppmgs may e mixed in the pile as long as you are careful to allow tt-orougl~ decomposition. Clippings from lawns recently treated ~+•ith herbicides sh~ul • e t on t e awn to c ocompc~se (sec cec- ti non "A ternahvos t<r .om x-s rn ~ ,rass r ~ nn};~ cyst agrichemicals, both postic alas and horbicicle~, arc c c>zradcd • at varying rates. A list of herbicides conunc~nl+ used on the home lawn and their persistence in soil is pru+ ided in 1 ahlo t (page 51. Even if some treated grass clihpinkc are used, the degradation of these chemicals in a ixoporl+ maintained combust pile should heat least as fast as that in the soil. Uso of plagic garha e s is porhaps the simplest way to make compost. -e bags are easy to handle, and require minimal maintenance. To make compost using this method, 30-40 gallon plastic bags should be alternately filled with plant wastes, fertilizer, and lime. About one tablespoon of a garclc~n fertilizer with a high nitrogen content should be used per bag. Lime lone cup per bag) helps counteract the extra acidity caused by anaerobic composting. After filling, add about a quart of water. Close tightly. Set aside for six months to a year. Bags can be set in a basement or heated r better decomposrhon uring winter rnO~c. Using garbage bags requires no turning or additional water after closing. The main advantage of composting in garbage bags is that it requires little maintenance; however, because oxygen is limited, the process is slow. A barrel or drum composter enerates compost in a relatively 5 ort peso o hme an pro+~i e5 an easy mec anrsm or turnin rf figure 11. This meth~cl re wires a barrel of ai least 55 gallons ~+ ith a securr tic . Be sure that the barrel was not used to store toxic chemicals. Paint barrels are a good choice, as 0 ~ O O O p o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 p 0 0 0 0 0 p p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 D 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 0 j , \1 ~.~ ~ ~ - Figure 1 the inside already has a pmtec five coating. Drill several rows of 1/2 inch holes over the length of the barrel to allow for air circulation and drainage of exc ess moisture. Place the barrel upright on blocks to allov`~ bottom air circulation, and fill it • 3/4 full with organic waste material and about one quarter cup of a high nitrogen-containing fertilizer. If needed, apply water until moist. Every fe~+ days, turn the drum on its side and roll it around the yard to mix and aerate the compost. The lid can be removed after turning to allu~+ for air penetra- tion. Ideally, the compost should be ready in t~+•o to four months. The barrel com osier is an excellent choice for the U1.y dweller with a relatively tima yar For larger quantities of organic waste, bin-type structures are t e most prachca . s an examp e, a circu ar in can be made by using a length of small-spaced woven wire fencing and holding it together with chain snaps fFigure 21. The bin should be about three to five feet in diameter and at least four feet high. A stake may even ,n t e mi e o e in be- fore adding material to help maintain the shape of the piie and to facilitate adding water. With this design, it is easiest to turn thecomposting material by simply unsnappingthe wire, moving the wire cyl finder a fe++-feet, and turning the compost back into it. Avery efficient and durable structure for fast composting is a tF~e-c am ere in (,guru . ). t o s a consic era ale amount of compost, and allrn~•s good air circulation. The three-chambered bin +aorks on an assemhl~ line idea, having three batchesofcompost in+,,ryingstagesoidecom{~usition. The compost material is start,•d in the first pin and allo~+ed to heat up for three to five days. Next, it is turned into the middle bin for another four to seven days, ~chite a ne~+ batch of ma- . terial is started in the (first pin. f finally, the material in ihemid- dlebin isturned into the last pin as finished or nearly finished compost. To make this structure, it is he>t to use rot rest>tant ~+ood such as redwood, wood treated ~, ith a pre>er~atneuc ~ a> "cop- per green," or a combination of wood and metal pests. Un- 4 Figure 2 5' less the ~+~xxl i~ treated or rot resistant, it will decompose ~+~ithin a fc~~+~ yc~.,rs. Each bin should be about five feet by three feet, and ah~ rut three to five feet iQ sing remova e slats in the Inrnt utters complete access to the contents for turning. There are mangy other structures for composting, and no one structure is hest. Inrent your o~+•n, or for a more thorough de- scription of difirrcv~t structures, refer to ).t. Rodale's Com- pk•tc• Buul. nt (unrlx~sUng (31. If you don't want to build a __ structure, then• ire several commercial composting units a+ailahle thn,ut;h local garden stores or mail-order cata- logues. r`lcrst ui these are similar to the barrel composter de- sc rilx•d pr~•+ iuu~l~ ,uxl are for the city d++eller+vho desires an ease methcxl to make small amounts of compost quickly. r /~ ~>~ ~ v~ a• ,~ ,, ,~ ,, ,, s ~_~r4 - 5' diameter i Table 2. Approximate concentration of nitrogen and carbon to nitrog en (C!N)* ratio of various materials used in municipal and backyard composts (4) Nitrogen C/N ratio Material % dry weight wVwt Grass clippings 2.15 20 leaves 0.5 - 1.0 40-80 Sawdust U.1 1 511 Wood (pine) U.U7 723 Fruit wastes 1.52 35 Paper 0.25 170 Table scraps - 15 'See text for further explanation. Municipal Composting of Yard 4Vastcs , If building your own compost pile is impractical, there are municipal composting sites available in many counties for disposal of leaves and grass clippings. Depending on the lo- cation, leaves only or leaves and grass clippings may be dropped off at the composting sites. Same cite compost pro- grams also have curbside pick-up in thc~ fill. Completed compost is also available free of char~e• (r<rnr thc~ce sites, and some sites have free delivery of yuantitic~s over 1U cubic yards. For information on the nearest composting site, con- tact your local county extension agent. C. In the past there has been some concern about using munici- pal Haste compost because of contamination with lead and other trace metals. Possible modes of yard waste contamina- tion may be due to direct exposure of leaves and grass to au- tomobileexhaust or to inclusion of street sweepings (which might contain high levels of lead from automobile exhaust) in the compost pile. A studv at the University of Minnesota (5), characterised elemental composition of yard waste cvmpo~ts from 1 1 differr~nt cites in the seven-county metropolitan area. The mean and ranges of elements) con- centrations inthe compost piles over hvo years are presented in Table 3. The~rc~ ~~~as a H~idc• range in lead values from the Table 3. Chemical Characteristics of Municipal Yard Waste Composts: Mean of 11 compost sites over 2 years (5) Concentration (dry weight basis) A 1c~an Ran ge Carbon °0 19.3 4.4 - 41.4 Nitrogen % 1.26 U.33- 4.2 Carbon/Nitrogen' 17 11 - 25 Phosphorus °l° U.19 ~ 0.05- 0.5 Potassium °~ U.39 U.t~4- 2.71 Calcium % 3.U2 O.-U- 8.04 Magnesium % U.54 (1.11`1- 1.34 Iron °!° 0.25 U.t1b- 0.31 Aluminum % U.2: (1.t-tr- 0.31 Manganese mg/kg 42U 2?3 -1261 Sodium mg,'kg 154 3h - 921 Zinc mg/kg 88 3~1 - 585 Copper mg%kg 1 1 .i - 143 Boron mg%kg 41 - 1-11 lead mKikg 4y 1 - 38U Cadmium mg'k); 0.4 ~ U I - 1.4 Chromium mR'k}; ti.3 1 ' - 52.5 Nickel mg'kK %.3 t .- - 33.3 pH '.t, -1.~ - 8.3 'Ratio of carbon ter nitre~};cn t5~~~ 1t•~t I~~~ turthc~r e~~planativnl. <meanc '•lesc than." "mK'kR=milligrams Ix~r kilot;rinr ~~ hir h is the same as parts per million Location The compost pile should he> loc ated close to where it will be • used and v<•hrre it will not interfere wills activities in the yard or offend neighbors. Examples of good locations for the pile include: near the garden or kitchen, or I~ehveen the garage and house. The pile will do best where it is protected from drying winds and in partial sunlight to help heat the pile. The more wind and sun the pile is exposed tu. the more water it Wlll need. Preparing the Compost Pile T le compost pile should be prepared in layers. This will fa- ctlttate c~ecom osrtlonT~ -Insurln ro er mixin .~ezam- p e o t e a erin rocess is it ustratc>c in Fi ore 4. I Bally, ,/ etch pile should be a out five feet iK . Organic wastes, such as leaves, grass, and plant trimmings are put down in a layer eight to ten inches deep. Coarser ma- terials will decompose faster if placed in the bottom layer. This layer should be watered until moist, but not soggy. A ni- ,~vr~ trogen source should be placed on top of this layer. Use one ~~~,~ to two inches of livestock manure, or use a nitrogen fertilizer such as ammonr nitrate or ammonium su a-Tf-te at a rate of ~ one third of a cup for every twenty five square feet of surface s''.area. If these nitrogen sources are not a~ ailable, one cup of y~~ 10-10-t O fertilizer per ?5 square feet of surface area "•ill also suffice. Do not use fertilizer that contains herbicide or pesti- cide. Other organic sources of nitrogen that can Im used are grass clippings, lake plants, alfalfa hay, or blood meal. Grass • clippings tend to mat and should either be mixed well with other materials, or placed in layers only hvo to three inches thick. About a one inch layer of soil or completed compost can be applied on top of the fertilizer layer. One purpose of adding soil is to ensure that the pile is inoculated "•ith decomposing microbes. The use of soil in a compost pile should be consid- ered optional. In most cases, organic yard wastes such as grass clippings or leaves contain enough microorganisms on the surface to effect decomposition. Studies have shown that there is no advantage in purchasing a compost starter or in- oculum. Microbes multiply as rapidly from the soil andlor added organic wastes as from the inoculum. Those microbes already in the soil and on organic materials are just as effi- cient in decomposing the .waste as those provided by the commercial inoculum. Adding soil, however, will help re- duce leaching of mineral nutrients such as potassium re- leased during decomposition. Repeat the sequence of adding organic waste, fertilizer, and soil (optional) until the pile is completed, remembering to water each section. The carbon:nitrogen (C/N) ratio will determine ho~v long de- compositionwilt take. AC1N ratio of about ?0 is needed for rapid composting without nitrogen being tied up. If the C/N ratio is above 50, the process will be considerably slower. The C/N ratio of common organic yard wastes is provided in Table 2. SOIL FERT1112ER OR MANURE ORGANIC MATERIALS Grass, leaves, weeds, etc. ^,~ttrn . ~ -~ ~ .. Figure 4 Maintaining tlr,e Compost Pile To prevent odors and hasten decomposition, the pi le must be turned occasionally. Turning also exposes seeds, insect lar- vae, and pathogens to lethal temperatures inside the pile. Turning may be done by inverting segments of the compost, or by shifting the pile into another bin. The compost pile should he kc pt moist but not waterlogged. Odors may arise either from the acAlitiun of excessive amounts of wet plant material, like (roils ur grass clippings, or from overwatering. A prolx~rl~ mixed and adequately turned compost pile v<•ill not have ubjectiunal,le cxlors. An actively decomposing pile will reach temperatures of 130° - 160°F in the middle. Rea- sonsfor the pile nut heating up may include too small a pile, nut enuu~;h nitrogen, lack of oxygen, too much moisture, or not enough moisture. The pile should be turned when the temperature in thc~ center begins to cool. This will introduce ox)•gen and undecomposed material into the center and sub- sequentl~ regenerate heating. The composting process is es- sentiall~ cuml,lete ~~ hen mixing no longer produces heat in tllc' pile. Small amounts of fmsh materials may be added provided that the pile is occasionally turned. Vegetable wastes should be buried inside the pile to avoid attracting rodents. If enough material is availahlr, it is best to make a new pile instead of combining ~~•ith old compost t: ~c~nerally, a well managed compost pile with shredded ma- tc~l.l , unc L•r ~aann can rtrons wl rea y In a out mu~tths.:~ pile ktit unattended and material not shredded la • take over a year to decompose. Piles prepared in the late fall will nut lx ready for use t e~llowing spring. When the cumrxstisfinished thepilewillbeabouthalfitsorigin~sfze and have an earthy smell to it. Table 1. Persistence of herbicides in soil (2) Longevity in Soil Common Name Trade Names (months) Bc>nciln Bolan, Bal(in 4-8 DCPA Uacthal 4-8 BensuGclt• Betasan, Prefar 6-12 (;It {,h, ~>,Ite Roundup, Klcrnup less than 1 -_',a-I) tMany Formulations) ) -2 ~1C I'I' tf~lany formulations) 1-3 Drcamha B~m•el 3-1 ~ ` different sites. The highest concentrations ++ere found in Composts produced at sites in the most urban areas. Gener- • ~ ally it has been considered safe to use garden produce grown in soils with total least levc•Ic less than it-tt nrt; Lt; (parts per millionl. The lead levels in the yard ++•acte conrpostc are con- sidcrahly less than this wggested limit. (rther trae e nu•tals such as cadmium, nickel, copper, chmmiunr, and zinc arr also present in compost in small duantitie~. Ibe h1inneu,ta Pollution Control Agency has estahlishc•d ma~cimum c on- centrations ofthese elements for compacts that arc• applied to soil. The allowable levels in milligrams per kilnt;ram on a dry weight basis are: Cadmium 10 Nicke! 100 Copper 500 Chromium 1000 Zinc 1000 Typical concentrations of these elements found in municipal yard waste composts are many times less than the allo++•able levels. Use of Compost as a Soil Amendment ,~~'~~ Compost is used as an organic amendment to improve physi- cal, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Adding compact will increase the moistum hr,ldinc capacity of sandy soils, thereby rcclucing druut;ht rl,rnr,rt!r• to t,lant>. When added to heavy clay soils, compost will improve drainage and aeration, thereby reducing ~+atr•rlogging dam- age to plants. Compost will increase the ability crf the sail to hold and release essential nutrients. The actin ity of earth- worms and soil microorganisms beneficial to plant gro+vth will be promoted with compose additions. Other benefits of adding compost include improved seed emergence and wa- terinfiltration due to a reduction in soil eructing. Over time, yearly additions of compact +vill curate desirable soil structure, making the soil much easier to ~+ork. For im- proving soil physical properties, add ant in r,rl,or~te 1 - 2 inches of well decomposed compost in the tot, f, - 8 inches of soil. Use the lower rate for sandy soils and the higher rate for clay soils. To a limited extent, compost is a source of nutrients. How- ever, nutrient release from compost is slow and the nutrient content is often too low to supply all the nutrients necessary for plant growth. As noted in Table 3, there is a ~+ ide variation in nutrient content of municipal leaf compost. Differences are probably due to several factors including ace of the com- post, amount of water added, plant species, and the amount of soil that becomes mixed into the pile during turning. h is usually necessary to supplement compact +•. ith some fer- tilizer,particularly nitrogen. If the Uh ratio of the• compost is less than 20 to 1, nitrogen will tend to tie released rather than tied up f5). For the majority of municipal +ard wade com- posts,the C/N ratio is less than 20 to t cTahlc• 3 ~. Thus, ++hile compacts may not supply significant amount. of nitrogen, especially in the short run, nitrogen -ie-ut~ -!~~ Auld not be a major concern with most yard ++actc• c on,{~~~~tc.:'iptrrrrxi- mately t cup of ammonium nitrate tt) t ~ Ib ac foal nits r};ent per 3 bushels f 1 OU Ihs c c>mpoct) is rcvturrrrl r, ~ t~•o~ ide the ad- ditional nitrogen nrc•dcd by most garclc•n t~l,tn~~. Have your soil ttlstr•d every fe++ years 1.. dc•h•ntrine +ylu•tlter supplemental l~ltosphorus and potassium are required. The pH of most yard waste composts is usually between 7.0 and B.O.This slightly alkaline pH of compost should not pose any prohlents when dilutrd by mixing into the soil and in fact is bene(ic ial to plants gro+rinf; on acid soils. Because of the al- kaline pH,yard wash comps nts do not appear wet! soiled for uu• on ac id Coring plants c-ich as azaleas and blueberries. Use of Com~wst in Putting Soils Leaf c ontpuct c an be used ac a component of potting mixes. Generally, no etc rre than one ctuarter to one third by volume of the potting mix should be compost: over time some of the compost is likely to decompose and the volume of the pot- ling soil will Ix• reduced. In aeldition, high levels oicompost in a mix may cause waterlogging and poor aeration for roots. Although proper composting destroys most weed seeds and disease organisms, some may still survive due to incomplete mixing. To obtain a completely pasteurized leaf compost, it is necessary to heat the material in an oven unfit the tempera- ture of the center reaches 160"F and is maintained for 30 minutes. Use of Cornpvst as a l~lulch Mulches are used in gardens to suppress weeds, reduce soil c~re,cinn, mcxli(y the coil teml,erature (cooler in the summer, +varmer in tlt<• +rintc•r}, and consen•e soil moisture. Yard waste compost makes an ideal mulch for annual and peren- nialgardens. All that needs to be done is to apply a 3 - 6 inch layer of comlxst around the base of the plant. Periodically throughout the summer, you ntay need to add more compost over the old layers to maintain the benefits of the mulch. The soil em~ironment beneath the mulch is favorable for promoting earth~rorms ~+ hash in turn are valuable for aerat- ing the soil. Organic matter is gradualh added to the soil as the mulch decomposes. For annual gardens, the mulch can be worked into the soil at the end of the season to further im- prove soil physical prolerties. For perennials, it maybe ben- eficial to remove the mulch in the spring to allow the soil to thaw out faster. As discussed above, a well decomposed yard waste compost will not tie up nitrogen. Therefore, additional nitrogen beyond that recommended for plant growth is un- necessary. If uncomposted or partiaHycomposted leaves are used, one tables{x~on of a (ti{;It nitrogen fertilizer should be applied to each bushel of mulch. Alternatives io Compostiti+g Grass Clippings The question of whether to ss c) ip- prngs as been around for Ion tiro .However, it is now agr tat as long as the grass is not excessively long and clippings do not thickly cover the lawn surface after mowing, there is normally no need to collect the clippings. Aside from reducing the work im•olved in lawn maintenance, leaving the grass clippings benef its the turf by returning nutrients and organic matter to the soil. If evenly distributed, clippings left on the la++•n can Ix~ eyui+alent to one fertilizer application per year. In order to keep your lawn looking healthy and to control the amount of c tappings generated, several maintenance prac- tices should he tollo+red. It is important that mo++•ing height be prolx~rly adjusted. The height of the cut ++ill depend on the turfgrass varieties present in the (a++•n and whether the - lawn is in sun, full shade, or a combination of both. Lawns in full sun have the greatest potential for quick recovery after mowing and can therefore bc• cut shorter. Those in the shade • need all the available leaf surface possil,le for photosynthe- sis.Thus, grass in the shade should be cut slightly higher than grass in the sun. Where both conditions are present, an inter- mediate height is recommended. Some Suggested mowing heights are listed below: Fine fescue 1-1 /2 to 2-1/2 inches Kentucky bluegrass/perennial ryegrass 1 to 2 inches Kentucky bluegrass: Improved varieties 1 to 2 inches Common types 1-1/2 to 2-1 /2 inches Kentucky bluegrass/red fescue 1-1/2 to 2-112 inches Mowing frequency also has a direct impact on the amount of clippings generated. Mowing frequency depends on the cut- tingheight selected and how fast the turf grows rather than on specific time intervals such as once per week, etc. Ideally, no more than one third of the leaf surface area should be cut at any onetime and the clippings should be no longer than one inch. As an example, a lawn with grass three inches tall should be cut to about two inches. Excessive defoliation in a single mowing can make the I~Wn more prone to stress and disease problems. Be careful not toover-fertilize your lawn. Excessive fertiliza- tion (primarily nitrogen) will cause dense growth and unless the lawn is cut more frequently ,the clippings ++•ill be slow to r~ reach the sutl ,ind dccomlx,se. Reducing excessive thatch levels through (a~+•n renovation will improve infiltration of the grass c tappings down to the soil surface. It is best to mow your lawn ++•hen it is dry so clippings will be able to filter down to the soil without clumping. For more information on lawn fertilization and lawn care, contact your local country extension uffic ~•. Two tylx•s r,f mo+ve~rs available to homeowners are reel and rotary. Either +vill do an acceptable job when sharpened and adjusted properly. Mover blades should always be kept sharp. Dull blades can significantly lengthen the recovery time for regrowth after mowing, and potentially increase vul- nerability tocertain diseases and environmental stresses. Ro- tary mowers are no+v available with a mulcher attachment for the blade. This will reduce the size of the clippings left be- hind and should result in faster decomposition of the grass blades. Hoy+•ever, if you are mowing on a regular basis and not removing more than one third of the grass blades at a tinx~, additional size reduction is not necessary. If grass growth is excessive it may become necessary to re- move the clippings. In this situation, lawn clippings can be used in the comlx~st pile as described above or they can be used as a mulch in the garden. If used as a mulch, care should betaken nut to over-apply fresh clippings as they tend to mat down and reduce water penetration. Mixing fresh clippings +vith compost provides an excellent mulching material. Do nut use grass clippings as a mulch if the lawn has recently been treated with herbicides. References 1. Reclamation o(Municipa! Refuse b~ Composting. 1953. University of California, Berkeley, Tech. Sull. No. 9, Series 37, Sanitary Engineering Resc.uch Projc•c t. 2. Van Der Puy, D., Charac te~ristic s of 1-Ic•rbk isles Usecl in Abrunumic Cn,t,,. 1 ~)ti5. North Dakota Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin #W-871. 3. Rodale,l.1. The Complete Book o/Composting. 1971. Rodale Books, Inc. Emmaus, PA. 4. Poincelot, R.P. Biochemical and AlicrobiologicalAspccts of Composting. 1975. Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 754. 5. Schumacher, Nancy, h1. DuBois, M. Martindale, C.E. Clapp, ).A.E. Molina. Composition o(1'ard Waste Composts Pro- dosed at Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Centralized Composting Sites. 1987. Soil Series # 124, Department of Soil Sci- ence, University of Minnesota.. St. Paul, MN. About the Authors Carl Rosen, Extension Soil Scientist, Minnesota Extension Service; Nancy Schumacher, Assistant Scientist, Department of Soil Science, University of f+linnesota; Robert Mugaas, Extension Agent, Hennepin County, Minnesota Extension Service; and Suzanne Proudfoot, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Soil Science, University of Minnesota. This publication was supported by a grant from the Metropolitan Council, 300 Metro Square, 7th and Robert Streets, St. Paul, MN 55101. Printed on l OO~b recycled paper. 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OT 1/1LC01~ 1LIGD'YS PLAIQNI1iC COl4IISSIQv lltttint Dttt• 10/2/89 A~twat Itts: F-6 I?'~ DFSGIIT?IOl~ UPDATE ON THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) PLAN FOR RAMSEY COUNTY fQMI!"PFD s?: Susan Hoyt Taff, City Planner DL'VIlYl11 DZ: Not Applicable . DltIJ1LL?IO*/iRlWtT (tttaeti t~ditiosal absttt as atcttsas~rjs Commissioner Duncan, Councilmember Wallin and Planner Holt Taff attended the public meeting on the proposed LRT Plan hosted by the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority on September 12, 1989. The presenters summarized the Draft LRT Plan. We were assured that the proposed alignments for the new corridor through the City *of Falcon Heights, which include the Fairgrounds, the University of Minnesota, and Fairview or Snelling Avenue is very preliminary. The analysis of the proposed alignments is planned for a later stage i;n the planning process. As the discussion progressed, it became clear that the Midway corridor is the only one being seriously studied for LRT due to its high transit ridership and connection between the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul. .The high cost of LRT construction .without an easily accessible funding sout`ce raises questions about the LRT's feasibility. Nevertheless, the City may wish to comment on the Plan. by expressing (1) an overall interest in the concept, (2) a desire to be kept informed of plans, and (3) several questions and concerns about the proposed alignments through the City of Falcon Heights. Attachment: (A) Executive Summary of the Draft Comprehensive LRT Plan (D) LRT Brochure _ icrla an~srs~: 1. Discussion 2. Comments on the LRT Plan for the Regional Railroad Authority. • ~~ Nth ~ - F~~ ~~A~ ~2 ~~;r~s ~ ~ a ~~ L!o_ i ~~oor flan ~~ 212q I.arpe~'~tur Ave W. ~lrcl:.4~ ~oaw ~ o~o~~.F~ S~ ffiA ~ao~ • I ~ ~•~ ~-,~~ .~ a.. _ ~f~~ e. r -; ~irc( Floor ~ ~oom s~ }e~ sut~e. C W i~h Pri~a~4e bad) ~ ~end~n J . \ drool : _ fan ) G~.esf Be ~ ~ ~ ~ ~-~ _ r , ,,. - ~ `' ~,~~ ~Tu~~ Si7T~A~i ~°O~ • ~ Gtos~~' _ JJ ~l ~wAed`'S / G CI __ loo s~. T ~,;~- r~-~ - ':~[er}~ --- - -- -- ------ - ,, /1~ta3~e - ~ ~ _ _ __ _. .. -- ~~ _ --- - _ ~o~- -- - ---- - _ __ ,~ - _ - Second Ftoot.--~~.=onG u.e.~-~ sure -_ - _ -- _ _ - room s w ---- -- -- __-- --- - .---- -- - --- a _.... --- - - --- S .~,~ C~ ~~ ice -~5 -- -___ - _. _ _ - -- -- - - ~~-1,r - - - - ___ _ _ __ BarF1- .c.. - - __ _ . _ .T `- ~~ - - - ~ _ . _1 _j ~ _- - - - -- ----- j- -- - - -- ------- -- - ..-_-_ _ - _. _ - 1(1~-- -r ~.~ ~~n Room : 35C~ .~f -- o- _ . - - 1~ ~' _ 1 ~ Lw i ''~ ~ --r -- -- __ . Dorn ~~~.,~ -- ~ln,n /~oow~e • h/3 .f~ ~o~~ F i rs~ - ~ I oor wi~~, aceaS ava~ 1 able . , ~~ 9ccesf wse,~ o~F;ae _ ~ ~ . ~ ~ • '1 . Attached !s•a l1st of addresses for the condominium owners at 16Ei6 Coffman . In addition to the following addresses. I was informed by Susan Weinberg, Real Estate Coordinator for the Univer- slty of Minnesota, that hers is the appropriate office to which to direct questions regarding University of Minnesota property. Her address Is: Susan Weinberg Rea! Estate Office Rm 335 Morrill Hall University of Minnesota 100 Church St. S.E. Minneapolis. MN 55455 for: Scott Nelson, manager University of Minnesota Golf Course 2275 Larpenteur Ave. West Falcon Heights. MN 55113 • University of Minnesota Instiicute of Agriculture 2100 Larpenteur Ave. West Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Ramsey County Historical Society 323 Landmark Center 75 W. 5th Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Gibbs' Farm Museum 2097 Larpenteur Ave. West Falcon Height, MN 55113 I~ LJ Sandy Doyle, manager 1666 Coffman Condominium Association 1666 Coffman Street Falcon Hclghts, MN 55108 Thank you for your attention to our application. We look forward to the next step. Sincerely, --_, ,~ af! a~G~ ~ '1~ L+ Car 1 K i ndsch i >l. Laver nce Gr a berg M,4~ A- t~~o~oscp 73'3 , z~~ ~ari-'~~nT~u2~,~ iN ?-E~no,.)se~{,P Ta -~su~./aa,r,.~,..,~... ~rt.~,~a~ , ~tC ~~~ i `3 2 0 ~ ~ ~ o c+ rQ ; ~ ~ V 1 M Z ~~~~ `. O ~ ~ • ~ ~ ~` 0 0 i N ~~ M CCCMrrr 0 Z ~ ~ O 9 h ~rJrAIDA~n E -~ ,~nm.rf.~E,r- g ~ ~~~. ~?~~ ti `~ a ~-~o !Z i~ ~~ ~ M ~.~ :.~ , -------- ~Zo a ~ , ~ ~ ~ )° ~ ~ '~ ~' --~ -- •-• ... --~ i ~ C ~n'~u ^ ~ ~ ~ ~ chi a r ? o `c :ter ~ ~ ~ a '~ _. "' i C~sv_s ~.AN.~ ~ ~,.!l_~..NS~___.. i :f ~ ~ ~ Z o c o ~b ~_ ~ ti H A ~ i ~` ' ~ t .' • Breakfast would be the only meal served. The only sign for the B a B would be a small sign (engraved with the address and the name, yet to be determined) hanging from the existing sign post adJacent to the driveway. We would be the only employees of the Bed and Breakfast though we would continue to use the services of apart-time Cleaning person. There are a number of reasons for our wish to open a Bed and Breakfast, including now having the extra bedrooms since ~utr youngest child recently began college out-of-state. In addition we have had many pleasant experiences with B 8 Bs to our travels and see this as not only an opportunity for extra •-#~come but also as a means to meet interesting people and -till a need in the community. Since the Bed and Breakfast guests would be present overnight and possibly on weekends, the B 8 B would need approval to operate beyond the usual business hours (Ref: Planning and Development 9-19.O1,p.102, Subdivision 25, point d. # 16>. • Please refer to the attached MAPS for the following information: 1''AP A: location map of appropriate grate that covers sufficient adjoining territory to clearly indicate nearby street patterns and property lines. ~: location of all adJacent buildings located within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of our property. In addition, this lists the Owners of all properties located i+i th 1 n 350 feet of the extrr l or boundaries of our property. tOwners addresses are listed entirely later in these docu- ments.) ~ ~ Floor plan and intended space utilization for the ATI office and the Bed and Breakfast. ~Al? ~ Lot dimensions and area, location and number of axlsting parking spaces, vehicular circulation and location of all existing trees (which will not be altered). There is ample off-street parking for the anticipated maximum of two cars from B 8 B guests as well as our two cars and the occasional one to two cars for ATI meetings. We have been encouraged by a most favorable response to • our plan from people at Gibbs' farm and 1666 Coffman. In addition, we have already had some Inquiries about our anticipated availability to "house" visiting faculty for departments on the U of MN St. Paul campus. To date, we are unaware of any opposition to the B b B. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 2, 1989 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:3Y0 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Duncan /` D Nestingen C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OFs~ D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM E. PUBLIC HEARING: a kin ~` Boche ~ Blackl'~~b Grittner~_ Y Finegan ~ Carroll :®~ Barry~_ WGII~~h - Susan !~©~`~"~ Y~-~-, 1989 ~~ SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 1. 7:45 P.M. - Public Hearing on a Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 2129 West Larpenteur Avenue ACTION: F. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Request for a Variance by Mr. Herbert Horton, 1468 West California Avenue to construct a temporary wheelchair ramp in the front yard ACTION: 2. Request for a Variance by Mr. Dujndam, 1749 Fairview Avenue North to construct a new garage which extends beyond the front of the principal structure ACTION: 3. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use by Mr. Joseph Vavrosky, 1633 Maple Knoll Drive, to construct a utility storage shed on his property ACTION: 4. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use by Dr. Michael Wolfson, 1375 West Idaho Avenue to construct a utility storage shed on his property ACTION: 5. Review of the Revised Composting Ordinance ACTION: 6. Summary of Light Rail Transit Draft Comprehensive Plan Meeting of September 12, 1989 ACTION: • G. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: r ` t !ltttiat Date: 10/2/89 CITT OT TALCOF TL1C~?i k~ Ita: C-1 • YLANNII~C COl4~SSIQi ITLM DYSCIIT?IOlQ: _ Approval of Minutes for September 11, 1989 iD'i~IT!'LD fT: Katherine J. Zimmerman, Recording Secretary SLVILVID'T: Susan Hoyt Taff. City Planner !'~'Lr~?TOIt/SDtlSUtT (attieb additio~l sbeett u atctssar~)s >L'!Zt'! tLQBLSTID: Approval • MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 Chairman Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Barry, Black, Boche, Daykin, Duncan, Finegan and Nestingen. Also PRESENT present was Council Liaison Wallin and Planner Susan Hoyt Taff. Carroll and Grittner ABSENT Boche moved, seconded by Barry, approval of the August 7, 1989 8/7/89 Planning Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES Susan Hoyt Taff explained her August 29th draft of the compost APPROVEI related ordinance revisions as well as the September 11th revisions. She advised that the Solid Waste Commission had reviewed such ordinance revisions and agreed with the suggested changes. COMPOST Chairman Black interrupted discussion and opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC on amendments to the Swimming Pool Ordinance, Section 9-14.02 of HEARING the City Code at 7:45 P.M. There being no one wishing to be heard, SWIMMING he recessed the public hearing and continued the discussion on POOL • composting. ORDIN. Discussion centered on several issues: size of the compost COMPOST area/structure, whether a structure should be required in all cases, placement on the lot, how enforcement should be handled and by whom, whether compost has to be generated on the property, and more specific language as to what is accepted composting practices and how should they be referenced. Boche moved, seconded by Finegan, to following changes proposed CHANGES to the nuisance and zoning code: Section 8-1.01, Subd. 2, remove TO CITY the wording "generated on the property"; Section 9-4.01, Subd. CODE 3(k), remove the wording "generated on the property" and remove ON the wording "by five (5) feet in length by five (5) in width" and COMPOST substitute "and not cover more than twenty-five (25) square feet"; AREA/ Section 9-2.04, Subd. 1(k), remove the wording "by five (5) feet STRUC- in length by five (5) feet in width" and substitute "and not cover TURF more than twenty-five (25) square feet". Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Black, Boche, Daykin, Duncan, Finegan and Nestingen, and the following voted against the same: Barry. Carroll and Grittner were absent. Motion approved. Finegan moved, seconded by Boche, to strike the proposed language in Section 8-1.01, Subd. 2, "When necessary, the University of Miinnesota Extension Service will be consulted in enforcing this regulation." and add the following language to the previous sentence, • which sentence should read as follows: "The compost must be maintained according to accepted composting practices for the residential MINUTES ' REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 • PAGE 2 yard as defined in the most recent version of the University of Minnesota Extension Service bulletin." Motion carried unanimously. Barry moved, seconded by Boche, to strike the words "one compost area, or" in Section 9-4.01, Subd. 3(k). After discussion, a voice vote was taken and the following voted in favor thereof: Barry, Boche, Duncan, and the following voted against the same: Black, Daykin, Finegan and Nestingen. Carroll and Grittner were absent. Motion failed. Finegan moved, seconded by Nestingen, to direct Planner Susan Hoyt Taff to prepare wording to be added to Section 9-4.01, Subd. 3(k), and 9-2.04, Subd 1(k), that would allow for the means for an area or structure that could be larger than twenty-five (25) square feet (apply for permitted accessory use for larger size}. Black reopened the public hearing and reviewed the suggestions CHANGES .made by Carroll as well as Carol Carlson's proposed amendments. TO The Public Hearing was closed at 8:46 P.M. After a short discussion, Nestingen moved,. seconded by Daykin, to approve amendments to the SWIMMING Swimming Pool Ordinance, Section 9-14.02 of the city Code. Motion POOL ORL carried unanimously. APPROVEL • Duncan requested that the City Planner prepare suggested visual standards for remodeling projects as are used for new construction. He was of the opinion that this could eliminate the use of unsightly DUNCAN construction materials being used for remodeling over which we CHANGES presently have no precise wording in the City Code. Such wording REQUESTS should be prepared and reviewed at a future meeting. Planner Susan Hoyt Taff advised that she is working on the Snelling/ Larpenteur redevelopment, parking study and preparing slides, which would be available for public relations or any other presentations. PLANNER She is also reviewing Chapter 9 and will make suggestions for change. She then distributed portions of the park comprehensive plan and reviewed actions taken by the Park and Recreation Commission. The Commission discussed the Light Rail Transit Plan for Ramsey LIGHT County and encouraged as many members as could to attend the September RAIL 12th evening meeting. Written comments could be prepared or verbally TRANSI presented at the next meeting as input from communities is desired. These suggestions/comments could be given to the City Council. C7 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 ' PAGE 3 Finegan moved, seconded by Daykin, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 9:15 P.M. ADJOURN Submitted by: Katherine J. Zimmerman Approved: • Edgar Finegan, Secretary • Msttiat Date; 10/2/89 CITY Ot lALC01o ~ICei't A~r+aa Its: D- t • PI.ANNIIiG CO?4aSSIQQ ITE!! DfSC1IT?I01~: MINUTES FROM THE CITY COUNCILS SEPTEMBER 13~ 1989 f~iITI'~ s'T: S t a f f ttitlEilLt! DY: l~LL1ta220*/SDl~St1tT (attaeb t~ditioasl sb~et• v aec~ssss~)s Note deferral of Swimming Pool Ordinance (9-14.02), Page 3 ,CTIa uQSLS?~• For your information. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 • Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:10 P. M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, Ciernia, and Wallin. Also present were Gedde, Maurer, Wiesner and S. Chenoweth. ADDENDUM TO CONSENT AGENDA Item E (6), Planning Commission Minutes of September 11, 1989, was added to the Consent Agenda. MINUTES OF AUGUST 30, 1989 APPROVED The Minutes of August 30, 1989 were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda: 1. Disbursements: a. Disbursements through 9/13/89, $57,877.86 b. Payroll 8/16/89 - 8/31/89, $9,984.85 2. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of Augusta, 1989 • 3.Licenses, Northeast Sheet. Metal, #367, and Cronstroms Heating and Air Conditioning, #369 4. Appointment of Gwen Willems, 1880 Tatum, to Human Rights Commission, Term to Expire 12/31/89 5. Cancellation of Checks #22679 and #22641 6. Planning Commission Minutes of August 30, 1989 DISCUSSION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPOSALS FROM RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF ROSEVILLE Council discussed the law enforcement proposals presented by the the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department and the Roseville Police Department at a workshop preceding the Council Meeting. The discussion was interrupted to open the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF HAMLINE AVENUE, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN Baldwin opened the public hearing, noted the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing, and outlined the hearing process. Maurer then presented the improvement plan and explained the estimated costs and proposed assessments. BILL SOUKOUP, 1763 HAMLINE, asked what the new traffic count numbers indicated to which Maurer replied they were slightly • higher. Soukoup then addressed the following concerns: 1) the need to repair the Gottfried Pit with this project as he felt it was an optional issue, 2) the need for the sidewalk and suggested it be placed on the Roseville side, 3) questioned MINUT&~ SEPTEMBER PAGE 2 31, .1989 • whether of .not property owners would be assessed for the Gottfried Pit and sidewalk projects. Maurer replied that they will be utilizing materials out of the pit to replace soils on Hamline, that the lift station at the Pit is presently unsafe, and it is more economical to include the project in the large street improvement project than to do it separately at a later date. Baldwin informed Mr. Soukoup that there are no plans to assess for the pit improvement or for the pathway as it is part of the City's pathway network. Fenita Foley, 1905 Hamline, inquired about the envirorunental study results. Maurer replied that the environmental worksheet has been submitted to the County for review, and when the project enters into the final design it will then be determined whether or not an environmental impact study is necessary. Ms. Foley also inquired about the width of the boulevard and Maurer explained that the County has agreed to a 4 foot boulevard with deviations to 6 feet in Roseville and would probably be agreeable to the same in Falcon Heights. Ms. Foley stated she felt hopeless because. she did not think her voice was being heard by the Council. Baldwin explained that Council also feels hopeless at times, but that the County owns the land, and that the Falcon Heights Council is not the only governmental body in control of the street. He also stressed that the Council did get same changes made in the project. • TERRY SOUROUP, 1763 HAMLINE, questioned the cost listed on the hearing notice, 5370,000 when Maurer has presented an amount of $99,078. Maurer explained that the $370,000 was based on 1/4 (the area within Falcon Heights) of the entire $1,500,000 project but the city will be billed for approximately 5100,000 as its share. There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Following a brief discussion, Council directed Maurer to request that Ramsey County narrow the boulevard to 4 feet. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISER Fire Chief Lindig requested that Council approve the Department's plan to hold a fund raiser at the Roseville Rnights of Columbus Hall on November 18, 1989 and stressed that the funds raised would be used for equipment. Following a brief discussion, P. Chenoweth moved approval of the fund raiser in the name of the Falcon Heights Fire Department with such funds to be used for equipment. Motion carried unanimously. FUNDING FOR NEW COPIER APPROVED • Council reviewed and discussed Accountant Tom Relly's memo dated September 13, 1989, documenting the seed for a new copier for the City Office, after which Cie mia moved authorization of an expenditure of up to 58,000 for a new copier. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 PAGE 3 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-14.02 OF THE CODE RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS DEFERRED TO 9/27/89 MEETING Wallin explained the Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the ordinance following the Public Hearing held September 11, 1989. Council reviewed the proposed ordinance, min s~ questioned the 5 foot, non-climbable fence requirement and ~ concurred a four foot construction fence would not be necessary for above ground pools (which must be filled with water during .~I ~.-r~~t(.Q' construction) if the walls of the pool are at least 4 feet above C~ U'~~` grade. Wallin felt that if a perimeter fence is already in place, there should be no need to construct a second fence around the pool. Staff was directed to check for State standards regarding pool fencing and make the recommended changes for further discussion at the September 27th meeting. PLANNER'S REPORT ON LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT NOTED Council briefly discussed the memorandtun dated August 28, 1989, submitted by Susan Hoyt-Taff, regarding the Light Rail Transit Plan for Ramsey County POLICING DISCUSSION RESUMED - CITY TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH ROSEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT . Some concern was expressed regarding terminating the long standing relationship with the Sheriff's Department; however, Council felt that a contract with Roseville might be more of a long range control on costs and that the Roseville proposal should be investigated. Wiessner was directed to negotiate a contract with the City of Roseville with the understanding that residents of both Falcon Heights and Roseville will receive the same service at the same per capita cost. ADJOURNMENT The meeting. was adjourned at 9:27 P.M. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk r r Ma~tin~ Date:10/2./89 k.+~e• Its: cir: or rruco~ ulcers pir-rn~ipc cor~nssia~ . trey assc~inioe: 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL•US~; PERPIIT TO OPERATE A BED AND BREAKFAST AT 2129 WEST LARPENTEUR AVENUE WEST IN AN R-1 ZONE - NOTICE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 20, 1989 FOCUS :IIEKIT,Tm >T: Ms. Carol Kindschi and Lawrence Greenberg Property Owners tLnILYID ~' Susan Hoyt Taf f ~L~~TTOIt/SUllS1AtT (attncb additivt~l sb~stt as aecessas~)s Ms. Carol Kindschi and Lawrence Greenberg are requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) establishment in their home... The proposed use requires a Conditional Use Permit because the overnight hours of operation deviate fromm the requirements of a home occupation (9-14.01, subdivision 25(d-16) page 101-102). It also deviates from subdivision 25 (d-5), because the B&B has a swimming pool. The property owners also propose to operate an office in their home. This use meets all the requirements of a home occupation. Therefore a seprate business license is being applied for to cover this use. Attachment: A - Letter dated 9/12/89 from Carol. Kindschi and Lawrence Greenberg • B - Map A - Proposed B&B in relation to surrounding property C - Map C - Floor Plan for Proposed B&B D - Map D - Site/Lot Plan for Proposed B&B • E - Memorandum from Planner including proposed conditions on the property F - 9-14.01, Subdivision 25(d), Requirements for a Home Occupation 1. Public Hearing 2. Review and Discuss 3. Make Recommendation to the City Council (October 11, 1989 meeting) AGf/~4 ~E~t C -1 ~YVt~ctt~in~.M'r A • Carol Klndschi and Lawrence Greenberg 2129 Larpenteur Avenue West Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Ph: (61.2) 642-9417 City Council c/o Susan Hoyt-Taff 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 September 12, 1989 RE: Conditional Use Permit Dear Ms. Hoyt-Taff, Thle along with the attached information and application is to apply for a conditional use permit for our new home at 2129 Larpenteur Ave. West. We request permission: i) to operate an in-home office for Attention Technology Inc. tATI), and 2) to open a Bed and Breakfast (B & B). ~tttntion Technology. .~nc• ATI, a family-owned company, distributes a computer • software neuropsychologicai testing program that Is manu- factured in northern Minnesota. Carol, a nurse psycho- therapist, Is the only employee and wltl conduct almost all of the ATI business by telephone or by mail. The occasional clinical appointments or business meetings that would be conducted on-site would be limited to one or two persons for whom adequate off-street packing is already available. Please refer to the office outlined in green on MAP C, first floor, and to the parking spaces on MAP D. ~e,~ and Breakfast We wish to open a "Bed and Breakfast" which is defined by Laura Zahn in Room ~ $~g ,~pn_ Minnesota. Guide ,~ Minnesota's Historic ~ ~,~ Hotels ~ ~ountrv Inns CDown to Earth Publications, 1988) as "A home, lived in by the owner or manager, which has one or more guest rooms for rent overnight, often sharing bathrooms and other common rooms, such as living and dining rooms, and which has some kind of breakfast available before check-out the next day included in the overnight rate." We are in the process of making the rennovations neces- sary for licensure by the Office of Environmental Health of Ramsey County. These rennovations include Installing a sani- • tizing dishwasher and upgrading the swimming pool to commer- cial standards. The B & B would consist of 2 two-room suites, each with a ,private bathroom, one on the second and one on the third floors csee MAP C) for a maximum occupancy of six people.