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This staff report is based on the following information: <br /> <br />• Applicant Narrative received on September 13, 2023 <br />• Barn Schematics <br />• Wetland Delineation Report prepared by Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, <br />Inc. <br />• MN Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision dated June 28, 2023 <br />• Certificate of Survey prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated September 13, 2023 <br />October 16, 2023 <br />• Site Plan Exhibit prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated September 13, 2023 October 27, <br />2023 <br />• Site Plan Exhibit with Labels prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated September 13, 2023 <br />October 27, 2023 <br />• Recommendations for Surfacing of Drive and Parking Areas prepared by MJC <br />Engineering LLC dated August 1, 2023 <br />• Cost Estimates <br />• Traffic Study prepared by S2 Traffic Solutions dated July 17, 2023 <br />• Monument Sign Detail and Location Map <br />• Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated <br />September 7, 2023 October 27, 2023 <br /> <br />ANALYSIS <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Per the applicant’s narrative, the Kavan family purchased the property in 2018 with the intent <br />to operate a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm. The farm will also offer pre-cut trees from <br />other off-site locations as well as wreathes, tree stands and tree disposal bags. The farm may <br />have the following free features: small playground structure or hay bales for kids to play on <br />while their parents are checking out, and props for family photos such as benches, stand-in <br />boards, antique tractor or truck. The farm will be open on weekends and holidays during <br />daylight hours, generally from 9am-4:30pm starting the weekend before Thanksgiving through <br />mid-December. There may be some weekday operations. See attached Applicant’s Narrative for <br />more detailed background. <br /> <br />Zoning <br /> <br />The property is zoned R, Rural. Agriculture, gardening, and sod farming are permitted uses. <br />Agritourism to operate a commercial tree farm is allowed with an approved conditional use <br />permit. <br /> <br />4