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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 20-129
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
COMMERCIAL STABLES AT 426 PINE STREET
WHEREAS, the City received a land use application for a conditional use permit for
commercial stables located at 426 Pine Street; and
WHEREAS, the parcels are zoned R, Rural and allows for a commercial stables with a
conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the applicant owns three (3) parcels, PID #05-31-22-22-0006, #05-31-22-
22-0003 and #05-31-22-22-0005; and
WHEREAS, the conditional use permit for commercial stables applies to PID #05-31-
22-22-0003 and #05-31-22-22-0005 and shall be referred to as the "subject site"; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the subject site parcels are as follows:
PID# 05-31-22-22-0003:
E 400 FT OF N 650 FT OF W3/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 5 TWP
31 RGE 22, EX RD, SUBJ TO EASE OF REC
PID # 05-31-22-22-0005:
THE W3/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 5 TWP 31 RGE 22, EX E 400
FT OF N 650 FT THEREOF, ALSO EX THAT PRT OF SD W3/4 DESC AS
FOL: BEG AT A PT ON W LINE OF SD W3/4 800 FT S OF NW COR
THEREOF, TH S ALG SD W LINE 208 FT, TH E 208 FT, TH N 208
FT, TH W 208 FT TO POB, ALSO EX N 375 FT OF SD W3/4, EX RD,
SUBJ TO EASE OF REC; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning & Zoning Board on October
14, 2020, and the Board recommended approval of the conditional use permit with a 6-0
vote.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino
Lakes hereby makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the
policies and recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan including:
a. Land Use Plan.
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The subject site is guided Urban Reserve and zoned R, Rural. Commercial Stables
are allowed with a conditional use permit and are consistent with rural land uses.
b. Transportation Plan.
Pine Street is a major collector road. The existing road has structural design and
capacity to accommodate traffic proposed by the commercial stables operation.
c. Utility (Sewer and Water) Plans.
The subject site is served by a restroom on a private septic system. The City's utility
plans are not impacted.
d. Local Water Management Plan.
The City's Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) is incorporated into
Chapter 2: Resource Management System Plan of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The goal of the LSWMP is to improve of the quality of surface waters by delivering
good quality stormwater runoff to lakes and wetlands. The subject site shall be
compliant with the required facility management and waste handling plan and other
regulatory agencies requirements.
Regulations of Chapter 1011: Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control shall be
met to ensure runoff will not increase and surface water (wetlands) will not be
impacted. The subject site shall be in compliance with all City and other regulatory
agencies requirements.
e. Capital Improvement Plan.
There will be no changes to the City's Capital Improvement Plan related to the
commercial stables operation.
f. Policy Plan.
The commercial stables operation is consistent with the comprehensive plan (i.e.
Policy Plan) in regards to land use, transportation, utilities, local water management
and capital improvements.
g. Natural Environment Plan.
The City's Natural Environment Plan is incorporated into Chapter 2: Resource
Management System Plan of the City's Comprehensive Plan. One goal of the Plan is
to identify, protect and preserve the desirable natural areas and ecological and
aquatic resources of the community.
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The subject site is part of the City's greenway corridor and shall be in compliance
with all City and other regulatory agency requirements.
2. The proposed development application is compatible with present and future land
uses of the area.
The commercial stables are compatible with present and future land uses. The
surrounding land uses are rural residential.
3. The proposed development application conforms to performance standards herein and
other applicable City Codes.
The commercial stables shall conform to the performance standards of the City Code.
4. Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the capabilities of
the City when:
a. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed subdivision is A
or B, traffic generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of
service more than one grade.
b. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is C, traffic generated
by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below C.
c. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is D, traffic generated
by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below D.
d. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections
providing access to the subdivision. If the existing level of service is E or F,
the subdivision developer must provide, as part of the proposed project,
improvements needed to ensure a level of service D or better.
e. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the subdivision must have
the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed
subdivision or the developer will pay to correct any structural deficiencies.
f. The traffic generated from a proposed subdivision shall not require City street
improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement
Plan. However, the City may, at its discretion, consider developer -financed
improvements to correct any street deficiencies.
The LOS requirements in paragraphs a. to d. above do not apply to the I-
35W/Lake Drive or I-35E/Main St. interchanges. At City discretion,
interchange impacts must be evaluated in conjunction with Anoka County and
the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, and a plan must be prepared to
determine improvements needed to resolve deficiencies. This plan must
determine traffic generated by the subdivision project, how this traffic
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contributes to the total traffic, and the time frame of the improvements. The
plan also must examine financing options, including project contribution and
cost sharing among other jurisdictions and other properties that contribute to
traffic at the interchange.
h. The City does not relinquish any rights of local determination.
Pine Street is a major collector road. The existing road has structural design and
capacity to accommodate traffic proposed by the commercial stables operation.
5. The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water supply.
The subject site is served by a private well that can serve the commercial stables
operation.
6. The proposed development shall be served with an adequate and safe sanitary sewer
system.
The subject site is currently served by a private septic system. The septic system shall
be designed and sized to accommodate any future building modifications.
7. The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of City
funds on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed development.
There will be no premature expenditures of City funds.
8. The proposed development will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,
property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The commercial stables do not involve uses and activities detrimental to persons or
property. The subject site shall be in compliance with all City and other regulatory
agencies requirements. Proper waste management practices shall be implemented at
all times.
9. The proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a
natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
The natural features (wetlands) will not be impacted. There are no other known
natural, scenic or historic features on the existing site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of Lino Lakes in addition to the
administrative requirements of a conditional use permit, the following specific
performance standards of Section 1007.058(3) must also be met:
The following standards shall apply to all commercial stables:
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(a) Commercial stables offering services to the public, and having the facilities to
maintain or care for ten (10) or more horses, must have their principal entrance
located on a state highway, county road, or city collector street.
Pine Street is a major collector road. The existing road has structural design and
capacity to accommodate traffic proposed by the commercial stables operation.
(b) Commercial stables that offer boarding, training, or other services to the public shall
provide sanitary facilities for the public's use. The sanitary facilities must be
constructed in accordance with the state building code, and connected to an individual
sewage treatment system or the municipal sanitary sewer system.
The commercial stables have a restroom for the public's use that is connected to a
private septic system.
(c) Adjacent parcels of land under common ownership may be used to determine the
maximum number of animal units allowed, if the parcels are operated as a single
enterprise.
a. In instances where a parcel of land consists of a fraction of an acre, the
property size shall be rounded to the nearest whole number to determine the
number of animal units allowed.
Parcel
Acres
Rounded Whole
Acres
# Animal Units
Allowed
(1 unit per 2 acres)
05-31-22-22-0006
4.30
4
2.0
05-31-22-22-0003
5.66
6
3.0
05-31-22-22-0005
15.09
15
7.5
TOTAL
25.05
25
12.5
There are three (3) parcels of land are under common ownership and operate as a
single enterprise. Ordinance 1007.080(5) (f), allows for no more than 1 animal unit
per 2 acres; therefore, no more than 12.5 animal units would be allowed on all three
(3) parcels combined.
If PID# 05-31-22-22-0006 were to be sold and/or not remain under common
ownership, the maximum number of allowed animal units on the subject site would be
reduced to 10.5.
b. Adjacent parcels of land shall not be separated by public right-of-way.
The three (3) parcels are not separated by public right-of-way.
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(d) Up to double the animal unit density may be allowed subject to an approved facility
management and waste handling plan.
The maximum number of animal units allowed on the three (3) combined parcels is
12.5.
With an approved facility management and waste handling plan, a maximum of 25.0
animal units are allowed.
If PID# 05-31-22-22-0006 were to be sold and/or not remain under common
ownership, the maximum number of allowed animal units on the subject site would be
reduced to 21.0.
(e) Buildings housing domestic livestock, including barns, stables, sheds, and similar
facilities shall be located no nearer than 100 feet from any inhabited, neighboring
dwelling.
Barns, stables and sheds on the property are located more than 300 feet away from
the inhabited neighboring dwelling.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby
approves the conditional use permit for commercial stables on the subject site with the
following conditions:
1. A maximum of 12.5 animal units are allowed on the subject site without an
approved facility management and waste handling plan.
a. If PID# 05-31-22-22-0006 were to be sold and/or not remain under
common ownership, the maximum number of allowed animal units on the
subject site would be reduced to 10.5.
2. A maximum of twenty-five (25.0) animal units are allowed on the subject site
with an MPCA approved facility management and waste handling plan.
a. If PID# 05-31-22-22-0006 were to be sold and/or not remain under
common ownership, the maximum number of allowed animal units on the
subject site would be reduced to 21.0.
3. The applicant shall work with the MPCA in creating an approved facility
management and waste handling plan.
a. If the facility management and waste handling plan requires off -site
storage of manure waste, a written and signed agreement with an off -site
property owner shall be submitted to the City annually. The agreement
shall detail the number of times manure waste will be removed from the
site and how much waste will be removed.
b. An approved plan shall be submitted to the City within six (6) months of
Council approval of the conditional use permit.
4. The Conditional Use Permit Council resolution shall be recorded against the
subject site (PID# 05-31-22-22-0003 and PID # 05-31-22-22-0005) by the City.
5. The subject site shall be in compliance with all City and other regulatory agencies
requirements.
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a. Compliance shall be required within one (1) year of the conditional use
permit (CUP) approval or the CUP may be revoked.
b. Future violations of the conditional use permit or other city, state or
regional ordinances may result in revocation of the conditional use permit.
6. No manure bins or manure storage shall be located in the wetlands or floodplain.
7. No manure waste shall be stored or spread within 50 ft of a wetland.
a. A 50 ft wide vegetated wetland buffer shall be maintained.
8. The applicant shall provide documentation to the City that the septic system and
drain field on the subject site have been inspected and determined to be in
compliance with state requirements and sized for intended use.
9. Any future improvements required for restrooms shall be ADA compliant.
10. The number of portable animal shelters on the subject site shall be limited to six
(6)
11. The commercial stables are subject to Chapter 503, Animal Control Regulations
and shall be in compliance at all times.
12. PID #05-31-22-22-0003 and PID #05-31-22-22-0005 shall be combined with
Anoka County.
a. After the City has recorded the Termination Agreement and resolution, the
applicant shall work with Anoka County to combine the two (2) parcels.
b. Proof of combination shall be submitted to the City.
c. The newly combined parcel for the commercial stables shall be addressed
450 Pine Street.
13. The commercial stable operations shall only occur on the newly combined parcel
addressed 450 Pine Street.
14. The 1986-Conditional Use Permit for Riding Stable/Show Arena and 1997:
Conditional Use Permit for BMX Track/Arena shall be terminated.
a. The Conditional Use Permit Termination Agreement shall be executed by
the City and applicant and recorded by the City.
15. A building permit or zoning permit is required for all future building construction.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9th day of November, 2020.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Cavegn and was duly seconded by Councilmember Stoesz and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty
The following voted against same: none (Absent - Ruhland)
ATTEST:
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2020
TOPIC: 426 Pine Street
i. Consider Resolution No. 20-129 Approving a Conditional
Use Permit for Commercial Stables
ii. Consider Resolution No. 20-130 Approving a Conditional
Use Permit Termination Agreement
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Commercial
Stables at 426 Pine Street.
Complete Application Date:
September 14, 2020
60-Day Review Deadline:
November 13, 2020
120-Day Review Deadline:
January 12, 2021
Environmental Board Meeting:
N/A
Park Board Meeting:
N/A
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting:
October 14, 2020
City Council Work Session:
November 2, 2020
City Council Meeting:
November 9, 2020
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Christopher Stowe, submitted a Land Use Application for a conditional use
permit for Commercial Stables at 426 Pine Street to operate a horse riding club and increase the
number of allowed animal units on site.
ANALYSIS
History
The subject site has had the following uses:
• 1986-Conditional Use Permit for Riding Stable/Show Arena
• 1997: Conditional Use Permit for BMX Track/Arena
Both the 1986 and 1997 conditional use permits have expired because the uses have ceased for
more than one (1) year (Section 1007.016(2)(k)). These CUP's shall be terminated and the
applicant must apply for a new conditional use permit.
In July 2020, City staff received a call concerning the number of horses on the property. Staff
sent Mr. Stowe a letter offering the opportunity to learn about the horses and operations. Per
Mr. Stowe's 10/5/2020 email correspondence, there is an average of 22 and a maximum 26
horses on site. Half of the horses are rescue horses and he has a group of 6 friends that are
involved in the riding club. See Attachment #2 for email narrative.
Due to the nature of the horse operations and the number of horses, a conditional use permit for
Commercial Stables is required.
Zoning and Land Use
The subject site consists of 3 parcels. These parcels are zoned R-Rural and allow for
Commercial Stables with a conditional use permit.
Current Zoning
R, Rural
Current Land Use
Rural Residential
Future Land Use per CP
Urban Reserve
Utility Staging Area
Post 2030
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use
Direction
Zoning
Existing Land Use
Future Land Use
North
R, Rural
Rural Residential
(City of Columbus)
Urban Reserve
East
R, Rural
Rural Residential
Urban Reserve
South
R, Rural
Rural Residential
Urban Reserve
West
R, Rural
Rural Residential
Urban Reserve
Site Plan Review
Site Plan
PID #
Existing Land Use
Acres
05-31-22-22-0006
Rural Residential
(Single Family House)
4.30
05-31-22-22-0003
Commercial
(Arena, Accessory Structure & Restrooms)
5.66
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05-31-22-22-0005
Vacant Rural Residential
(Wetlands)
15.09
TOTAL
25.05
The applicant owns all 3 parcels and lives in the single family home located on PID # 05-31-
22-22-0006. Smaller accessory structures related to the home also exist on this parcel.
Driveways to PID #05-31-22-22-0003 exist from the house and Pine Street where the arena,
large accessory structure, and restrooms are located. Using the City's DatakLink GIS website,
the arena is approximately 250ft x 120ft (30,000 sf) and the large accessory structure is
approximately 110ft x 50 ft (5,500sf). The horse corrals and pasture area are located on PID
#05-31-22-22-0005.
Using the City's DataLink GIS website, wetlands and floodplain are indicated on all 3 parcels.
Without the benefit of a certificate of survey and using GIS, there are approximately 22 acres
of wetland and floodplain on the 25 acre site. The applicant is currently working with RCWD
and City staff regarding potential wetland impacts, restoration requirements and other wetland
and floodplain disputes.
Pine Street and 4th Avenue are major collector roads and have capacity to serve a commercial
stable operation.
Animal Units Allowed
Section 1007.001(2) defines Animal Unit as follows:
ANIMAL UNIT. A unit of measure used to compare differences in the production of
animal manure that employs as a standard the amount of manure produced on a regular basis by
a slaughter steer or heifer for an animal feedlot or a manure storage area, calculated by
multiplying the number of animals of each type by the respective multiplication factor and
summing the resulting values for the total number of animal units. For purposes of this chapter,
the following multiplication factors shall apply. For animals not listed, the number of animal
units is the average weight of the animal in pounds divided by 1,000 pounds.
Animal
Animal Unit
Dairy Cattle
Mature Cow (1,000 pounds or over)
1.4
Mature Cow (Under 1,000 pounds)
1.0
Heifer
.7
Calf
.2
Beef Cattle
Slaughter Steer or Stock Cow
1.0
Feeder Cattle or Heifer
.7
Cow and Calf Pair
1.2
Calf
.2
Swine
Over 300 pounds
0.4
Between 55 and 300 pounds
0.3
Under 55 pounds
0.05
Horse
1.0
Sheep or Lamb
.1
Chicken (Liquid Manure System)
.0333
Chicken (Dry Manure System)
5 pounds or over
.005
Less than 5 pounds
.003
Turkey
5 pounds or over
.018
Less than 5 pounds
.005
Duck
.01
Parcel
Acres
Rounded Whole
Acres
#Animal Units
Allowed
(1 unit per 2 acres)
05-31-22-22-0006
4.30
4
2.0
05-31-22-22-0003
5.66
6
3.0
05-31-22-22-0005
15.09
15
7.5
TOTAL
25.05
25
12.5
For parcels zoned R, Rural, Section 1007.080(5)(f) states, "Keeping of farm animals of up to
three hundred (300) animal units in conformance with Chapter 503. No more than one (1)
animal unit per two (2) acres." The applicant could have 12.5 animal units without a
conditional use permit assuming all other regulatory agency requirements can be met.
A conditional use permit for Commercial Stables is required because of the horse riding club
being operated on site. With an approved conditional use permit, a maximum of 12.5 animal
units are allowed on the three (3) parcels combined without a facility management and waste
handling plan.
With an approved conditional use permit, Section 1007.058(3)(d) allows up to double the
animal unit density with an approved facility management and waste handling plan. This
would allow for a maximum of 25.0 animal units on the three (3) parcels combined.
The applicant states the following numbers of farm animals are currently on site:
Animal
# of Animals
Animal Unit
Total # Animal
Units
Cow (500 pounds)
4
0.5
2
Horse
20
1.0
20
Chickens
20
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0.06
TOTAL
22.06
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Currently, only 12.5 animal units are allowed. If the CUP and a waste management plan are
approved, a maximum of 25.0 animal units would be allowed.
Grading Plan and Stormwater Management
Although a grading plan and stormwater management plan is not specifically required for the
conditional use permit application, all efforts shall be made to prevent manure waste and runoff
from draining into ditches and wetlands.
Public Utilities
The house and arena are served by private well and septic system. The applicant shall provide
documentation that the septic system and drain field have been inspected and determined to be
in compliance with state requirements and sized for intended use. It should also be noted that
any future improvements required for restrooms shall be ADA compliant.
Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plan
Landscaping and tree preservation is not required for the commercial stables operation.
Wetlands
Wetlands are located on all three (3) parcels. An approved wetland delineation is not required
for the conditional use permit application; however, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
may require one. The applicant has been working with RCWD and the City regarding the
potential need for restoration of the wetlands on the site that were previously filled. The
subject site shall be in compliance with all City and other regulatory agency requirements or
the conditional use permit may be revoked.
Floodplain
The 2015 DFIRM indicates Zone A floodplain on all three (3) parcels. It appears the existing
house, smaller accessory structures and arena are not within the floodplain. The larger
accessory structure near the arena appears to be in the Zone A floodplain. The exact year of its
construction is unknown; however, a CUP was approved in 1986 for the riding stable arena so
it could be assumed the large accessory structure was constructed in that same time period and
would have been subject to the 1982 FEMA floodplain requirements. The 1982 FEMA map
shows the large accessory structure out of the floodplain. This structure would be considered
legal non -conforming and subject to the Zoning and Floodplain Ordinance non -conformities
regulations.
Accessory Structures
The applicant currently has three (3) outside horse shelters approximately 10ft x 20ft.
Assuming each shelter can house 4 horses, the maximum numbers of shelters allowed should
be limited to either 3 or 6 depending on the final CUP approval. The shelters are specific
accessory structures associated with the operation of a commercial stable.
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A zoning or building permit is required for any accessory structure construction. All structures
shall meet setback requirements and shall not be located in the front yards of either parcel.
Signage
Per Chapter 1010: Signs, one sign with a maximum size of 6 square feet placed at least 10 feet
from the property line is allowed without a permit.
Staff Concerns
See Attachment #6, Environmental Coordinator letter dated October 7, 2020 for a detailed
analysis. Staff identifies the following concerns:
• Wetlands and Floodplain
There are approximately 22 acres of wetlands and floodplain on the 25 acre site. This limits the
amount of upland area to operate a commercial stable, pasture farm animals and properly
manage manure waste.
MN State rules state that for manure application, a minimum setback of 300 feet from protected
wetlands is required. A 50 foot non-manured vegetated buffer can be used in place of the 300
foot setback during non -winter months. A 50 ft wide vegetated buffer from the wetland shall
be maintained.
Manure shall not be stored or spread in the floodplain. Manure bins and/or manure storage
shall be located outside the floodplain.
• Animal Health
Given the limited amount of upland area, staff has concerns regarding the amount of pasture the
animals have. Per the University of Minnesota Extension -Horse website, manure should not be
spread on pastures with more than 1 horse per 2 acres.
• Facility Management and Waste Handling Plan
The average 1,000 pound horse produces 56 pounds of manure per day. Due to the large
volume of manure potentially produced by 25 horses and the limited storage capacity on site
due to wetlands and floodplain, a more detailed manure management plan approved by the
MPCA is required.
Lot Combination
The commercial stable operates on PID #05-31-22-22-0003 (arena and large accessory
structure) and PID #05-31-22-22-0005 (corral and pasture). These parcels shall be combined.
The single family house and associated accessory structures located on PID #05-31-22-22-0006
do not need to be combined and can function separately.
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Site Improvement Performance Agreement
A Site Improvement Performance Agreement is not required.
Findings of Fact
Council Resolution No. 20-129 details the Conditional Use Permit Findings of Fact.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on October 14, 2020. There was one (1)
public comment received as an email in favor of the conditional use permit. The Board felt the
applicant should be allowed the maximum 25.0 animal units if an approved MPCA facility
management and waste handling plan were in place. The Board recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Stables with a 6-0 vote.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Location & Aerial Map
2. Applicant Narrative Email Summary
3. Applicant Site Plans
4. Applicant Proposed Waste Management Plan
5. Wetland and Floodplain Map
6. Environmental Coordinator Letter dated October 7, 2020
7. Resolution No. 20-129
8. Resolution No. 20-130
9. Conditional Use Permit Termination Agreement
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426 Pine Street
Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Stables
Applicant Narrative Email Summary
10-5-2020: Per Chris Stowe:
Average 22 horses.
The maximum number would be 26.
Half or so are rescues being too old to ride. (Over 20 years) or have health conditions that affect
their abilities.
The others are pleasure horses. Riden weekly or more. The indoor arena is a blessing because
most horses arent ridden enough in the winter, which isnt good for them. Or their riders.
I have 6 friends that are involved in my riding club. Sometimes they bring friends, mostly to help
with chores. Everyone does their own chores and provides their own hay, grain, treats, ect.
The building has over 30 original stalls and is being used as it's intended build. As is the
haybarn. They are outside during the day. They sometimes come in at night, if theres storms, or
in winter. Its mainly dependant on the weather, and the owner. A few of the paddocks have
shelters that have been up a few years. They serve as a sunscreen and wind block.
The auto traffic is minimal here and I have been doing this for over 2 years. I like it quiet, and I
know my neighbors do to. Unfortunately, fixing up the place makes noise sometimes, but my
closest neighbors ( Beck and Rick Glewwe) have thanked me for doing so. It definitely is
starting to look better and they appreciate it. I have also met a few neighbors strictly because
they have noticed my progress.
I'm not open to the public but I was told by you the number of horses was a problem so that's
why we are doing this process.
The costs associated with horses is prohibitively expensive for most people but they can be a
great tool for teaching children about responsibility, leadership, communication, as well as
building relationships. My son has autism and that's the main reason I moved here. He does good
around animals and most horse people seem to have good hearts.
Owning horses is a year round operation.
The temporary manure boxes are 8'x4'. Altho I dont have the one that was on the northside of the
arena there anymore. I found it easier to haul the manure/woodchips with the bobcat to the one
south of the haybarn.
The permanent box doesnt exist, yet.
Due to the fact that people want the stuff for gardens, mulch, new lawns, ect. I was planning on
making a pile where its denoted on the map for winter. During the summer it's easy to get rid of.
Winter time not so much. Ground is frozen, as are the gardens and what not.
Hopefully that's what you were looking for.
I will check my email tomorrow at 930 break to see if I missed something.
Thanks and God bless
Chris
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10-6-2020: Per Chris Stowe:
20 horses.
4 cows.
20 chickens.
The temporary is 4 feet tall. Holds approx 10 yards I'm guessing. I will construct the permanent
storage storage box within the next couple weeks.
Manure in winter is left to compost.
I currently have 3 outside horse shelters. They are all a little different. Their sizes are
approximately 10x20
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Manure Management Plan
426 Pine Street Lino Lakes and adjacent parcels
We have printed out an Aerial Map of the property, and have marked where the two
temporary manure storage bin would be. I have also included a similar picture of the
storage bins. The temporary storage bins will be cleaned when needed and brought
up to the manure storage area composting site.
The pile of manure will compost and will be used for fertilizer for pasture and hay fields,
in the fall, we also have people come for the composted manure for their gardens,
We have access to a manure spreader for spreading on the fields and we also have
access to a dump truck to remove it from our property, as we have done in the past.
Most of our horses are out on pasture Spring, Summer and Fall. We do have horses
sometimes in the stalls, which when we clean the stalls it goes into the temporary
storage bin.
We have reviewed the Minnesota DNR recommendations for manure storage bins and
their locations, requiring a 25 foot setback and vegetative buffer. These locations meet
their requirements.
Sincerely,
Christopher Stowe
Composting
Composting is managed, accelerated breakdown of organic materials by microbes (i.e, bacteria,
fungus and molds). The goal of the composting process is to provide these microbes with a
good environment that encourages quick and efficient manure breakdown. Effective
composting does the following.
• Locks in nutrients
• Speeds up the breakdown process
• Reduces the size of the pile
• Kills weed seeds and fly larvae
A manure pile will eventually breakdown if left alone but will lose nutrients and become
infested with unwanted organisms.
Guidelines
Start with a good compost site
• Choose a convenient location
• Make sure the site won't flood with water
• Make sure the location meets the manure stockpile site requirements
You may not be able to attain desired temperatures during winter in Minnesota. Stockpile manure over winter and resume composting in
the spring.
Let cool
Compost curing occurs in the last t to 2 months during which time the temperature will reduce to ambient levels. The finished product
will look like something between potting soil and large, dark brown wood chips depending on the material size. Finer material composts
more quickly.
Use
You can use finished compost for the following.
• Amending soil in a garden
• Tree mulching
• Potting soil
• Fertilizer for the yard, pasture or hay fields
Never spread more than 1/2 inch of compost at one time when spreading compost on a yard, pasture or hay field.
Using manure
Whether composted or not, you will eventually need to move and use the manure. You can use manure onsite by spreading it as a
fertilizer on an open area, pasture or field.
You can also haul manure offsite for fertilizing or composting. Use caution when spreading manure on pastures grazed by horses. Don't
spread manure on pastures if there are more than i horse per 2 acres. Spreading manure in heavily stocked pastures could result in
increased parasite exposure.
Spreading
Spreading manure for fertilizer is a great way to use it. Spreading the manure for its fertilizer value is an excellent way to use it. But, you
must use caution to prevent excess nutrient buildup, To determine how much manure to spread on a field:
• Determine the nutrient content of the manure.
o Several private labs can perform this test.
• Test the field's soil to determine how much manure the intended crop needs,
0 Only spread enough manure to produce a viable and maximum yielding crop.
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Benefits of Composting
• Creates valuable soil amendment
• Stabilizes nitrogen into a slow -release form
• Avoids the problem of nitrogen immobilization
• Reduces manure volume by 50 percent
• Destroys weed seeds, fly larvae, and internal
parasites
• Eliminates or reduces the cost of off -site
disposal
Storage
Normally, manure storage consists of:
• Short-term stockpiling
• Permanent stockpiling
• Composting
• Spreading the manure
Stockpiling
Stockpiling is making a pile of solid manure and leaving it alone. You may or may not add manure to it. Stockpiling can occur on a
temporary or permanent site.
Temporary site
You must remove and use temporary stockpiles within a year of storage. This allows the site to recover and for plants to grow back. You
can then start another temporary stockpile at a new site. Moving to new sites prevents excess nutrient build-up in the soil. Choose these
sites carefully and consider soil type and groundwater separation.
Example of mixing/storage area with buck wall.
Temporary manure storage b n used for
composting. Added slats in the front
increases storage.
Wetland & Floodplain Map-426 Pine St
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Zone A
Zone AE
Zone X
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25 acre site
22 acres wetlands and floodplain
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Environmental
Memo
To: Katie Larsen
From: Andy Nelson
Date: October 7, 2020
Re: Environmental Comments on 426 Pine Street -Commercial Stable CUP
Environmental staff has the following comments relating to 426 Pine Street Manure
Management Plan:
Background:
The applicant keeps a number of farm animals on a 25 acre parcel. The current
animal count provided by the owner, is 20 horses, 4 cows and 20 chickens.
Assuming the cows are not fully grown and weigh an average of 500 pounds, the
total existing animal unit count on the property is 22.06 animal units.
The number of farm animals permitted on this site is one animal unit per 2 acres,
which allows for 12.5 animal units on these three parcels. The landowner is applying
for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a commercial stable, and an increase in the
number of allowed animal units to 25, which would allow for up 25 horses if all other
animals are removed. A manure management plan is required to obtain the increase
in animal units with the CUP.
Site
The site is approximately 25 acres in size. Of this approximately 22 acres is covered
by either wetland or floodplain.
Storage
The applicant's manure management plan proposes to store manure in 1-2
temporary storage bins and a permanent compost bin. The total holding capacity of
a single temporary (8' x 4' x4') bin is 128 cubic.feet. No dimensions were provided
for the permanent compost bin.
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The average 1,000 pound horse produces 56 pounds of manure per day (U of MN
extension). 25 horses may produce 511,000 pounds of manure in a year. The
volume of soiled stall bedding and manure for one horse can be estimated at 2.4
cubic feet/day (Penn State extension). 25 horses would produce approximately
21,900 cubic feet/year.
The existing 8'X4'X4' box on site is 128 ft3. It would fill up 178 times in a year. Three
such boxes on site would fill up about 60 times each in a year.
Once the temporary bin(s) are filled the applicant is proposing to store the excess
manure in a permanent storage box, spread it on site, or make it available to the
public for private use.
Analysis:
In MN State rule 7020.2005, it is stated that a new manure storage area must not be
constructed within a floodplain. Also, an existing manure storage area located in a
floodplain may not be expanded.
MN State rules state that for manure application, a minimum setback of 300 feet from
protected wetlands is required. A 50 foot non-manured vegetated buffer can be used
in place of the 300 foot setback during non -winter months.
MPCA prohibits manure spreading on floodplains.
U of MN extension guidelines recommend against spreading on pasture with more
than one horse per two acres.
No well location was noted on site plan. Manure storage should be located a
minimum of 100' from a domestic well.
Recommendation:
There is very limited storage capacity on site, due to setback requirements from both
the protected wetland and floodplain. Feasibility of spreading on site will also be
quite limited for the same reasons. As noted by the applicant's narrative, disposal is
more difficult during winter months. This leads to the need to provide for up to 6
months of storage on site or other permanent removal solution.
The majority of the manure produced on this site will have to be removed. A more
detailed plan for hauling that volume off site should be required before any expansion
of animals units is considered.
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