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NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on
Monday May 11,2020
at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
a. February 10,2020
b. March 9, 2020
4. Public Hearings
a. ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: Farm Schools as an accessory use in the Rural Districts
b. ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: Front yard setbacks for structures in the residential zoning
districts
C. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: City-owned property—south side of County Road 14, east
of Ideal Avenue. The current land use designation for the area is RAD (rural area development) and the
proposed land use designation is BP(business park). Also requires amendments to the Wastewater Services
Plan.
5. New/Unfinished Business
None
6. Communications/Updates
a. City Council Update
04-21-20 Meeting: School Bus Terminal(11530 Hudson Blvd) -CUP Revocation
05-05-20 Meeting: School Bus Terminal(11530 Hudson Blvd)—CUP Amendment and CUP
Revocation, Front-Yard Setback Variance(Accessory Structure)—9495 Stillwater Boulevard
b. Staff Updates
c. Upcoming PC Meetings:
1. May 27,2020 (Wednesday)
2. June 8,2020
7. Adjourn
***Note:Every effort will be made to accommodate person or persons that need special considerations to attend this meeting due to a
health condition or disability.Please contact the Lake Elmo City Clerk if you are in need of special accommodations.
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Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes of February 10, 2020
Commissioner Weeks called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission
at 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cadenhead, Graen, Holtz, Mueller, Risner, Steil, and Weeks
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Roberts, City Planner Prchal
Swearing in of New Members Brandon Mueller and Jordan Graen
Election of Chairperson Charles Cadenhead and Vice Chairperson Jeff Holtz
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Holtz/Weeks move to approve the agenda with the amendment to remove item
6A, Vote: 7-0, motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes:
M/S/P: Steil/Weeks move to approve the January 13, 2019 minutes, Vote: 7-0, motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearings
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b. Easement Vacation- Northport Third Addition (Village Parkway North and
Upper 315t Street North)
City Planner Prchal gave the staff report. This request is vacate a drainage
and utility easement over an existing outlot in the Northport Addition as
submitted by Pulte Homes L.L.C. The vacation is required to final plat the
3rd Addition of Northport,which is part of a planned 104 unit residential
development. The 3rd Addition includes 41 single family lots that are
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located among 11.7 acre on the northern part of the subdivision. Staff
recommended approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions listed in the staff report.
Chair Caddenhead opened the public hearing at 7:15 and closed the
public hearing at 7:16. There were no public comments.
M/S/P Steil/Weeks - seconded the motion to recommend to the
City Council approval of the proposed vacation of the drainage and utility
easement for the Northport Third Addition. Approved Ayes All.
c. Code Amendment-Minimum Lot Area for On-Site Sanitary Sewer(Septic)
Systems
City Planner Prchal gave the staff report. The City Council had asked Staff
to look into the sizing requirements for septic systems in the Rural Zoning
Districts, essentially any zoning district that would not normally connect
to City sewer. This was asked of Staff because the City no longer permits
septic systems but instead defers to Washington County as the permitting
authority, as such there is less of a need for the existing standards in the
City Code as it pertains to septic area.
The existing City Code for Septic Drainfield Regulation in the,A, RR, and
RS Zoning Districts requires all lots to have at least 20,000 square feet of land
suitable for septic drainfields and area sufficient for 2 separate and distinct
drainfield sites. Placement of the second required drainfield between the
trenches of the first drainfield is prohibited.
Prchal noted that the standard of requiring 20,000 sq. ft. of area for septic is
two things - slightly arbitrary and safe. He went on to note there is
nothing inherently wrong with the 20,000 sq. ft. standard and in fact it is
probably a safe number to use because of its size. However, now that the
City has deferred the septic permitting to Washington County, the 20,000
square foot standard no longer means anything to the City. In staff s
opinion, as long as Washington County has provided the applicant/City
with an approved permit, City staff is inclined to believe that the site can
support the home that is being proposed. The existing City Staff is not
suited to question the validity of a proposed septic system.
The proposed code amendment would replace the existing code language
requirement that each lot show an area of at least 20,000 square feet of
area for a septic system with the following:
All applicants for a use or building permit in any district not served by
public sanitary sewer must demonstrate that an on-site sewage treatment
system(Primary and Secondary Location) can be installed in accordance
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with Washington County Subsurface Sewage Treatment SyLtern
regulations.
Chair Cadenhead opened the public hearing at 7:34 and he closed the public
hearing at 7:35. There were no public comments about the proposed code
change.
The commission reviewed and discussed the proposal and were supportive
of the proposal.
Commission Holtz moved to recommend approval of the proposed
ordinance amendment, Commission Weeks seconded the motion. The
motion passed Ayes all.
2. New/Unfinished Business
a. 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan
City Planner Prchal presented the staff report about the proposed 2020
Planning Commission Work Plan. He noted that the Planning Department
Staff has updated the 2019 Planning Work Plan for 2020. He went on to
explain the projects listed below are those that the City completed from the
2019 Plan:
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan approval
• Update the subdivision code ordinance
• Adopt Mixed Use Zoning
• Zoning code update for trailers in the front yard
• CIP review
• Contract with Muni Code (instead of American Legal)to update the City
code
Prchal also noted some projects that are currently in progress:
• Codify Zoning Ordinance(s)
• Comprehensive plan amendment(s)
• Submit application for Village Parkway railroad crossing
• Summary cheat sheet
• Update the PUD ordinance
The Commission reviewed and discussed the 2020 Planning Dept. Work Plan.
M/S/P - Risner/Weeks -to change the priority level from a Three to a Two,
of bullet point 5 on page 2 of the work plan. (Provide a cheat sheet that summarizes
key goals, strategies and characteristics of each land use designation that clearly
describes the desired development in each area)
M/S/P Weeks/Risner-to approve the 2020 Planning Dept. Work Plan as amended.
3. Communications/Updates
Director Roberts gave the Commission updates on the following items:
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a. City Council Update
01-21-20 Meeting-Stillwater Schools Bus Terminal CUP Revision,Variances
(8340 Stillwater Rd),Variance (10092 Stillwater Ln), Heritage Farms
Subdivision Comprehensive Plan Amendments
02-04-20 Meeting-Applewood Pointe of Lake Elmo
b. Staff Updates - Roberts reported that the developer of the Springs
Apartments on Hudson Boulevard had closed on the purchase of the
property and that they expect to start the site work for their project in
March.
c. Upcoming PC Meetings:
1. February 24, 2020
2. March 9, 2020
New members Brandon Mueller and Jordan Graen each gave brief introductions to the
Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Nuss
Permit Technician
And Ken Roberts— Planning Director
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City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes of March 9, 2020
Commissioner Cadenhead called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cadenhead, Graen, Holtz, Risner and Weeks
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Steil
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Roberts
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Weeks/Risner move to approve the amended agenda, Vote: 6-0, motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings
Final Plat and Easement Vacation— Legacy at North Star Third Addition
Roberts presented that the property owner is requesting a final plat for the third phase
of a 266 single family residential development known as Legacy at North Star. The City
approved the PUD Concept Plan on June 6, 2017 and approved the Preliminary Plat and
PUD Plans on February 20, 2018. On August 8, 2018, the City Council approved the I"
addition of the Development and they approved the 2"d addition on April 16th, 2019.
The third phase will consist of 66 single family lots. Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission recommend approval of the Legacy at North Star Third Addition Final Plat
and PUD Plans.
M/S/P: Graen/Holtz move to approve the Legacy at North Star Third Addition Final Plat
and PUD Plans with recommended findings and conditions of approval, Vote: 6-0,
motion carried unanimously.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed
vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Outlot B of Legacy at North Star First
Addition as shown on the easement vacation Exhibit dated January 8, 2020.
M/S/P: Weeks/Holtz move to approve the request for the vacation of the drainage and
utility easements on Outlot B of Legacy North Star First Addition for the purposes of
platting third addition. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously.
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New Business
Land Use and Concept Plan Review—City-owned 180 acres
Roberts presented the Land Use and 3 Concept Plans that the City had prepared for the
City-owned 180 acres near County Road 14 and Ideal Avenue. The City Council reviewed
the three concept plans on February 11, 2020. They received feedback that the area
south of County 14 should be planned for business and warehouse uses and the area
north of County 14 should have a variety of land uses. Concept A was selected by the
City Council as the best choice of the 3 concepts.
Mueller mentioned that a park created on the edge of Lake Elmo will be primarily used
by residents of Oakdale, especially considering the new development that was just
approved for high density housing across Ideal from the proposed park. He also asked if
there is a way to include the Lake Elmo Farmers Market.
Roberts explained that the reason the ball fields are specifically on this site is in
replacement for the ball fields lost in the Royal Golf development. Roberts also
explained that sanitary sewer would need to be available in order for any of the
developments shown.
Holtz asked if there has been any discussion around the ability to fill the 78-80 acres of
commercial and industrial uses. What other opportunities are there in the metro area
for this size of City driven development?
It was noted that St. Paul has the Hillcrest Golf course and the Ford Plant as
redevelopment sites and Cottage Grove is looking to develop near Walmart and
incorporate a Community Center.
Graen asked how this fits into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Roberts explained that
any of the concepts plans would need an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan since
it is currently designated rural.
Weeks explained that Royal Golf is a good example of changing the Comprehensive Plan
and adding utilities. The former Tartan Park property was owned by 3M and came up
for sale. The City allowed the changes to the Comprehensive Plan when a developer
came forward to purchase the land to convert it into the Royal Golf development.
Cadenhead opened the public hearing at 7:38 pm
Scott Smith, realtor, 4057 35t" Street, asked them to look at the concept more due to
size and elevation of the development and the impact on neighbors. He mentioned that
the business warehouse market is over saturated or will be in the near future with all
the projects that are coming to the area.
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Dan Van Ampting, 8367 39th St., stated that the commercial industrial park is oddly
placed, feels more residential uses and a Community Center would be better.
Penny Dempko, 3929 Innsdale Ave., does not believe industrial north of County 14 fits
with the park and character of existing area. She also discussed the settlement money,
water and street project proposed by the City, and run off concerns in area.
Lynn Lambert, 3889 Innsdale Ave, suggested the plan has too much industrial and there
is a need for pollinators and maintaining eco systems.
Laney Balen, 3563 Iris Ave, stated that commercial and industrial will add to the lights
and traffic and reduce safety in the area.
Laura Sempf, 3850 Ironwood Avenue, stated that he is concerned about traffic from the
development if a through street is put it, increasing traffic and reducing safety for
children in a neighborhood with no sidewalks.
Donna Wulfing, 8196 38th Street, stated that she is not thrilled with the ballfields and
the noise and lights that will come from them until 10 pm at night. Roberts mentioned
that one of the Parks Commissioners suggested shifting the ball fields south away from
the homes.
Debbie Anderson, 8229 38th Street, expressed noise concerns from the development.
Geraldine Breheim, 8415 38th Street, wants to know if there will be funds available or if
there can be water run to the area with this project. Roberts explained if a
development of this sort were to occur it would be with City water and sewer.
Brad Heil, 4068 35th Street, stated that he would like to see no warehouse and no street
connection to the neighborhood to the east.
Lori Caspers, 3829 Ironwood Trail, noted concerns about commercial spaces and about
drainage issues.
John Schwingler, 3923 Ironwood Trail, is concerned about the height of warehouses and
the asthetics.
Dan Gerding, 3693 37th Street, the Wildflower Shores association president, expressed
concerns about a possible road connection to the existing neighborhood. He said he
would prefer a pedestrian path instead of a road connection and that the look and feel
of the neighborhood would change with this type of development.
Mike Karcher, 3655 Iris Ave, suggested moving the location of ponding to be near the
existing pond and provide separation from the existing homes.
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Roberts noted that the City had received two e-mails from nearby residents that echoed
many of the same concerns mentioned during the meeting this evening.
Cadenhead closed the public hearing at 8:14 pm.
Holtz explained that $25 million of 3M settlement money is available to get safe public
water to areas in need in an expedited process due to pollution.
M/S/P: Graen/Holtz made a motion to recommend to complete an economic survey on
the feasibility and necessity for commercial or industrial parks within the 180 acres of
3M settlement area in order to know the market saturation and determine other
potential uses for the area. Vote: 5-1, motion carried.
Staff and Commission Updates
Roberts reported that at the February 4, 2020 City Council meeting, Applewood Pointe
of Lake Elmo has been tabled until April, first by council then by developer. Both sides
want to ensure all five council members are present at the meeting when it is
considered by the Council.
Roberts also reported that at the March 4, 2020 City Council meeting, the Northport 3rd
Addition Preliminary Plat and the Ordinance Amendment regarding 20,000 square foot
requirement for septic systems were approved.
Roberts mentioned that the City is hiring a Building Official.
Roberts reminded the Commission of the upcoming PC Meetings on March 23, 2020 and
April 13, 2020.
Roberts also mentioned that the Springs development has started the tree cutting and
grading.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Nuss
Permit Technician
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 11,2020
Public Hearing
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ben Prchal—City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Text Amendment(s)—Farm School
REVIEWED BY: Ken Roberts,Planning Director
BACKGROUND
The City of Lake Elmo has received a request from Amy Marotz,owner operator of Awakening Spirit Farm
School,which is currently located in Woodbury,to add Farm Schools as a possible land use in the Rural Zoning
Districts. The applicant currently is not a resident of the City but is hopeful the City will approve the proposed
zoning text amendment so the School could possibly relocate to Lake Elmo. The City has entertained the concept
of Farm schools in the past as part of a larger development which also included housing. In this instance it is
proposed as an accessory use; and would strictly apply to properties that meet the performance standards.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Staff believes the request is unique but does share some similarities between other uses in the City, such as day
cares and of course schools. Functionally this use would appear to operate on a very similar level as a day care,the
only difference would be the structure of the day for the children. Staff would like to first start by generally
addressing the City code and how similar uses are addressed and then then provide some discussion on how other
communities would address the same request.
EXISTING ZONING CODE
Day Care Discussion:
§ 154.012 ZONING USE TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS.
Day Care Center. Any facility operated for the purpose of providing care,protection, and guidance to 14 or
more individuals during only part of a 24 hour day. This term includes nursery schools,preschools, day care
centers for individuals, and other similar uses but excludes public and private educational facilities or any
facility offering care to individuals for a full 24 hour period.
Parking—Requires 1 space per employee on the largest shift and 1 space per 10 students if off street parking
is required.
Zoning Districts:If a use is permitted it will still need to meet the performance standards listed in the definition.
Rural Districts Allowed as a permitted use in all rural districts.
Urban Districts Allowed as a permitted use in the MDR and HDR district.
Village Districts Allowed as a permitted use in the VMX district.
Mixed Use Districts Allowed as a conditional use in all districts.
Commercial Districts Allowed as a conditional use in all districts.
School/Educational Service Discussion
154.012 B. 2.) Schools, Public and Private. Establishments at the primary, elementary, middle,junior high, or
high school level that provide state mandated basic education. Accessory uses include play areas, cafeterias,
recreational and sport facilities, auditoriums, and before or after school day care. Examples include public and
private daytime schools,boarding schools, and military academies. Exemptions: 1)preschools are classified as
day care facilities, and 2)business and trade schools are classified as educational services.
154.012 B. 3.)Educational Services. Establishments engaged in furnishing specialized academic or technical
courses, normally on a fee basis, such as vocational or correspondence schools, Barber College, data
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processing schools, or secretarial schools, along with non-degree granting schools such as post-secondary
colleges and universities,martial arts, music, art, ceramic, and dramatic, schools, and dance instruction.
Parking- 1 space per staff member plus 1 space per 5 students of legal driving age based on design capacity.
Zoning District:
Urban Districts Schools are allowed as a conditional use in the LDR,MDR, and HDR districts.
Following standards in section 154.303. Educational service is not allowed.
Village Districts Schools are allowed through a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)in the VMX
district. Educational services are a allowed permitted use.
Mixed Use Districts Schools are not allowed and Educational services are an allowed permitted use.
Commercial Districts Schools are allowed by CUP in the commercial and Business Park district.
Educational services are allowed as a permitted use in all districts.
Public and Semi Public Schools are allowed by CUP and educational services are not allowed.
154.303 Standards for Services. A. Educational Services. Except in the industrial districts, all typical activities
shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
154.513 G. Educational Services.
1. The structure containing the use shall be no less than 100 feet from residential properties.
2. Outdoor recreation areas shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from residential properties with adequate
screening.
3. The number of persons on-site at any given time shall not exceed 700,with the exception of larger events
occurring no more than four times per year.
Staff would like the Elected to understand that the only performance standards that the City could apply are
the generic standards for a CUP review, design standards for the district,that which is established in the
definition and in section 154.303, and/or section 154.513 for education services. Although, the list may appear
long there isn't much that would be specific to the use. Additional standards can be applied but they need to
be applicable a crossed the board. Which is why it is important to establish the code and standards for the use
now.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Discussion:
A condition of the CUP process is that the use is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Specific
uses don't necessarily need to be called out in the comprehensive plan to be compatible. Schools are
addressed in the Institutional section of the City Code. However, Staff does not believe schools are
necessarily limited to just those districts. It can be said that the rural districts are described as being
agricultural in nature however, a daycare is not necessarily an agricultural use but is allowed. The intent
of the use is to be accessory to the property. If the property owner were to sell and the new home owner
does not wish to operate a school it can easily remain a residential property in an agricultural district.
Suimested Performance Standards:
Although schools and day cares are now allowed in many Lake Elmo zoning districts,the proposed code change
would only be applicable to the rural districts. After speaking with the City Planners for Orono and Cottage Gove,
Lake Elmo would be one of the first City's to prepare standards for schools that are a step above a home school
setting but not quite large enough for a traditional school campus. The City of Orono allows schools in many
districts but require properties of less than 15 acres to apply for a CUP. Both codes do allow schools in specific
districts but not all performance standards were not set in the code (beyond setbacks,minimum lot size, etc.)and
instead would be applied through the CUP review.Although it is possible to do this it creates uncertainty for the
perspective operator and potentially places the City in a difficult position as standards need to be more or less
similar across the board and be reasonable for the property.
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City Staff also followed up with the City of Woodbury,where the school currently operates. The response from the
Planner stated the following(The referenced code is attached)"This address is a single-family home in our R-4
District. A daycare would be reviewed under Woodbury City Code Sec. 24-134. Daycares are a permitted
accessory use for under 12 children. 13+children would require a CUP. In addition,we do not having any
documentation of this address receiving a CUP to operate as a school." As not to violate the code the school would
need to have 12 children or less. As a permitted accessory use in the R-4 district there would not be as much City
permitting as a school would require which is an accessory conditional use(as Staff is recommending). Woodbury
does not dictate the type of road that the School needs to have access to but instead limits it based on parcel size
and then some specific standards that need to be met on site. Staff believes this has pros and cons. Busier roads
and properties located on them would not notice the traffic as much as a neighborhood street would. As the Lake
Elmo has it now,one could argue that as long as there are 14 fewer children in the school there wouldn't be a
negative impact to nearby properties.
After consulting Legal on the code change,the City should consider the following:
- This would be an accessory conditional use, so there would need to be a principal use on the property
(i.e. a house or a farm) in addition to the school. Staff suggests the City consider the school as an
accessory use so that if the use were to stop,the property would/could revert back to a residential
property.
- The City should be aware that if it allows this type of use, it is opening this type of use up to other
(types qfi schools as well, not just this one.
- The City should require visually on the surface for the property to appear as a residential property.
- It is critical that the City review the suggested mandatory conditions in order to place some limitations
on size (number of students and building size), access, hours of operation, etc. or this type of use could
get out of hand.
Section 154.600 B. 5.) (Provided below) outlines some standards for schools in the City. Staff cannot speak
on how or why the SAC ratio was determined but instead it may be more reasonable to limit on number of
students instead of a SAC determination. However, Staff does not think the direct access onto a collector
or arterial street would be a performance standard to consider.
5. Public and private schools (except licensed day care),provided that:
a. No use may exceed a ratio of 3.0 SAC units per 3.5 acres or 235 gallons per day per net
acre of land based on design capacity of all facilities, whichever is more restrictive; and
b. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the Comprehensive Plan as a major
collector or arterial.
The City should consider adding the following performance standards into section 154.303.
Schools, Public and Private (For the rural zoning distircts).
- The minimum lot area required for a rural school shall be 5 acres.
• Woodbury requires a 2 acre site.
- An affiliate of the school must live on site as a permanent resident.
• The intent of this requirement would to ensure that the primary use is first residential
and then the school would become accessory. If the school were dissolve then the site
would maintain the ability to continue use as a residential property.
- *The site must have primary access to a roadway that is not classified as a neighborhood street
or a`13 Minor"in the Comprehensive plan.
• Street classifications can cause issues, as seen with the Whippletree. There may be a site
that is well established for the proposed use but due to the road classification it no longer
becomes viable. The City should decide now if there is any value in requiring a certain
road classification. Perhaps the commission would like to consider a"tier." For example
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if the school has 15 or less students there is no road classification requirement. Where 16
or more students would require the site to meet the road classification requirement.
- All parking shall be contained on site and shall follow the standards in section 154.210
- Student drop off and pick up must occur on site.
- The buildings on site which are intended for use by the school will be subject to a review by
the City Building Official and the Fire Chief.
- The applicant must have a pre application meeting on site with the Building Official before
final submission of a land use application.
- The buildings must meet the Minnesota State Building Code for the proposed use.
- The School must comply with the applicable requirements of the U.S. and/or Minnesota
Department of Education.
- The septic system shall be inspected and approved by Washington County verifying the site
can functionally support the allotted number of students and Staff.
- The septic approval/review shall be provided to the City.
- All structural additions and modifications if desired, shall be structurally similar by design and
color to the existing structure and shall represent the appearance of a residential property.
- There shall be no overnight activities.
- There shall be no more than 25 students on site at a time.
- All school assemblies (Such as plays,parent teacher conference, etc.) shall be conducted
Monday through Friday. All assemblies desired outside of this time frame shall be conducted
off site.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff does not foresee a fiscal impact with this possible code change. The City charges an application fee for every
zoning text amendment and conditional use permit application.
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION
City staff is looking for comments and direction from the Planning Commission about the proposed code change that
would allow limited schools in the rural zoning districts.
Staff does believe it can be possible for the use to cohesively operate in the rural districts and not pose a negative
impact on the neighboring properties.
ATTACHMENTS
Lake Elmo Zoning map
Woodbury zoning code and zoning map
Notes from other Community Planners pointing out CUP criteria
Minnesota Department of Education Regulations
Proposed Ordinance
Applicant Brochure and Narrative
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Awakening Spirit Farm School takes highly sensitive children who currently `hate school' and
helps them reignite their love of learning in 3 months or less.
Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Child, defines a highly sensitive child (HSC) as a person born
with a nervous system that is highly perceptive and quick to react to their environment. As 15%-20%of
the general population,these children are easily overwhelmed by high levels of stimulation, emotional
distress of others, and sudden changes.
These are not bad kids who misbehave in the classroom. In fact,they are very much rule-followers.
However they can often be labeled as 'problems' because their behaviors are varied and misunderstood.
Some HSC are emotionally intense, bossy, demanding, and active. They may exhibit temper-tantrum like
behavior when they are overwhelmed. Others may have seemingly opposite characteristics--quiet, shy,
introspective, calm and obedient. The kids on this side of the highly sensitive spectrum may not seem like
a 'problem' at all, until they shut down when asked to join a group of children they don't know or travel to
a place they are unfamiliar with.
Being labeled as a 'problem' invariably leads to a loss of self-esteem. Instead of celebrating differences
and strengths (such as intuition, creativity, empathy for others and deep wisdom),focus is on their
fearfulness,fussiness, hypersensitivity and 'otherness'. They simply process their world differently, and
can be bullied by peers or uncomfortably singled out by teachers who don't understand.
Unfortunately, because their learning environments are not right for them, many HSC start displaying
anxiety and depression at an early age. Add to their temperament another gift, such as dyslexia or
dysgraphia, and the difficulty of'doing well' in school compounds drastically. They"hate school" because
they intuitively know that their environment is not a safe space. A percentage of these kids (1-5%of all
children ages 5-17) exhibit outright school refusal. This is different than truancy. Students demonstratjng
school refusal display severe emotional distress which manifests in anxiety attacks,temper tantrums,
depression, difficulty sleeping, and/or somatic symptoms like headaches and stomachaches.
When children do not feel safe,their brains are stuck in a flight-fight-freeze pattern. No true learning is
possible. Without intervention, a highly sensitive child in crisis can quickly spiral into serious social and
emotional problems. Ian the short term, these students have more difficulties with peer relationships and
more family stress. They unsurprisingly demonstrate poor academic performance.
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In the long term,this school refusal leads to academic underachievement, employment difficulties and an
increased risk of psychiatric illness. Unaddressed or untreated anxiety and depression can lead to
dropping out of high school and, more alarmingly, suicide. According to the 2018 CDC WISQARS, suicide
was the second leading cause of death for youth ages 5-18. In the 2019 Minnesota Student Survey, 1 in 5
teenage girls has "seriously considered suicide."
As both a highly sensitive person, and a parent of two HSC, I (Amy Marotz) refuse to stand by and watch
this downward spiral exist. By creating a unique school community that is consciously designed to nurture
HSC, I am assuring that the sons and daughters of our community will be supported and respected as
individual learners. These children will have control over their own educations, and their futures. They will
grow to be happy, healthy,well-balanced, and creative adults. In our school environment,they will learn
that embracing the gifts that come along with being a HSC will empower them to be amazing caretakers
and stewards of this world.
TABLE 1
Criteria for Differential Diagnosis of School Refusal and Truancy
SCHOOL REFUSAL TRUANCY
Severe emotional distress about attending Lack of excessive anxiety or fear about attending
school:may,include anxiety,temper tantrums, school.
depression,or somatic symptoms.
Parents are aware of absence:child often tries Child often attempts to conceal absence from
to persuade parents to allow him or her to stay parents.
home.
Absence of significant antisocial behaviors Frequent antisocial behavior,including
such as juvenile delinquency. delinquent and disruptive ads(e.g.,lying,
stealing),often in the company of antisocial
peers.
During school hours,child usually stays home During school hours,child frequently does not
because it is considered a safe and secure stay home.
environment.
Child expresses willingness to do schoolwork Lack of interest in schoolwork and unwillingness
and complies with completing work at home. to conform to academic and behavior
expectations.
TABLE 2
Somatic Symptoms in Children with School Refusal
Autonomic Gastrointestinal Muscular
Dizziness Abdominal pain Back pain
Diaphoresis Nausea Joint pain
Headaches Vomiting
Shakinessftrembling Diarrhea
Palpitations
Chest pains
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WANDA P.FREMONT,M.D.,State University of New York Upstate Medical University,Syracuse,New YorkAm Fam
Physician.2003 Oct 15;68(8):1555-1561.
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Awakening Spirit Farm School Offers:
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION SELF-DIRECTED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Our educators see,hear and value each student as an individual. Self-directed learning allows for students to have choice and a feeling of
control.
-With a ratio of 8:1,each child gets an average 20-30 minutes a day of one-
on-one attention. -Passion Projects:students learn"HOW to learn"through pursuing their
own interests with teacher and mentor guidance.
-Upper school students each have their own individualized math and
reading learning plans. -Focus on mastery and understanding. We do not assign homework,tests
or grades.
-Upper school student-parent-teacher conferences where students share
how they can be helped,their goals and what interferes with their learning. -Hundreds of field trip opportunities(1/week,plus 3 week-long Roadschool
trips every year)for experiential learning and on-site observation.
MINDFUL TEACHERS
FARM ENVIRONMENT
Our teachers provide the nurturing,consistent support and steady
guidance that HSC students need in order to flourish.
Consistent exposure to nature decreases stress and anxiety,helps elevate
-Teachers may themselves be highly sensitive or be parents of HSC. They mood,and helps with emotion.Learning outside and connecting with
are well-informed on implementing developmental psychology-based nature is a direct way for the future generation to appreciate and learn
practices. conservation skills.
-Teachers handle their class with gentleness and sensitivity. They do not -Students spend 120+minutes every day outdoors on 10 acres of natural
raise their voices or shout at students as a way of getting a point across. land.
-Teachers practice mindfulness together on a weekly basis,as well as teach -Daily farm chores in the gardens,and tending to animals(llama,goats,
and practice mindfulness in the classroom daily(meditation,yoga,prayer). chickens,rabbits,honeybees).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
STRONG COMMUNITY
We trust our families to make their own decisions about missing school for
Every student,teacher,and parent has a very important role in our appointments,opportunities,and/or family time.
community.We practice love,compassion and grace with each other
while holding each other to the highest versions of ourselves. -Flexible drop off and pick up times to cater to family schedules
-All families are an active part of our community. Parents are invited on all -Low-residency online option for students who are traveling or unable to
field trips and Roadschool trips. physicaly meet on the school grounds.
-Parents have an opportunity to speak with teachers twice a day.
CALMING CLASSROOM
-Students have a rotation of real work responsibilities both indoors and
outdoors to keep our school operating smoothly. Every job is important.
Every detail of our school is carefully and consciously curated to provide a
We host two community-wide celebrations a year. Neighbors,city officials, beautiful,soothing environment for highly sensitive children.
friends,holistic practitioners, and church families come together on our
grounds to celebrate our learning and share a meal. -Our school is located inside of a home. Soft colors,acoustic dampening,
natural lighting and elements(woods,fibers,minerals,plants)allow for a
warm and safe feeling throughout.
QUIET TIME&SPACE -Essential oil aromatherapy(whole-room and student necklace diffusers).
-Moveable tables and benches allow for ample workspace. Sheepskin rugs,
Highly sensitive children need down time,and lots of it.Even the pillows,and blankets for comfort.
extroverts.
-In-school therapy animals(dog,rabbits,cats,fish)provide a calming
- -Daily rhythm is a'breathing in','breathing out' that allows time to come presence.
together as well as time for individuals to recharge.
-Access to filtered,ionized,alkaline water and'snack shelf'filled with
-Main lesson classroom and separate kindergarten playroom,as well as healthy fruit,vegetable and whole-grain options for students throughout
breakout spaces that shut out the noise,or shut in a group that needs to be the day.
noisy for a time.
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Every aspect of Awakening Spirit Farm School is intentionally designed for the
highly sensitive child. From the first moment that they step onto our property,
children who have felt unsafe in other schools are able to finally take a deep,
unrestricted breath of relief.
There are no other schools in our area that offer a truly gentle, individual, hands-on
educational experience that meets every emotional, physical, and spiritual need of a
highly sensitive child.
In order to serve the highly sensitive child, we have blended a variety of
academic and non-academic models in order to form the Awalgening
Spirit Farm School instructional model.
EXISTING MODELS:
CHARLOTTE MASON METHOD- "Main Lesson"
Cultivating good habits of work, study, and community responsibility is of utmost importance in a
Charlotte Mason pedagogy. The atmosphere of the environment is absorbed into a child's
subconscious. Academic subjects should be experienced through 'living thoughts and ideas', not
just dry facts. Main Lesson topics are expressed to students from a wide variety of sources-
Shakespeare & the Bible, Natural & Applied Sciences, American & World History, and foreign
language. The works of great artists and composers are taught throughout these lessons.
Narration and guided note-taking help students construct their own illustrated textbooks to
contain their learning.
WALDORF-INSPIRED KINDERGARTEN
The Waldorf philosophy sees education as an art. Curriculum (storytelling, nature, seasonal study,
real life work) provides an unhurried way of learning that minimizes modern stressors and
protects childhood. Kindergarten children bake, paint, garden and craft year round in this warm
and loving environment. Forest time in our outdoor play space is a magical place for free,
imaginative play.
INDEPENDENT READING LESSONS: MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach-
- MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach° (MVRC) is an effective, evidence-based, online reading program
that improves reading abilities. It permits students with diverse skills and unique needs to read
with control and precision. It teaches Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar,
Comprehension, and Fluency . In 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week, the program offers each
student tiered instruction and remediation, but is also designed with content based on the Orton-
Gillingham methodology (specific instruction for dyslexic students). Metrics and results are
available immediately for teachers to track.
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INDEPENDENT MATH LESSONS: Teaching Textbookzs
Teaching Textbooks" were designed specifically for independent learners grades 3-12. In a web-
based platform, Teaching Textbooks present audiovisual step-by-step lessons and explanations for
every chapter and problem. Each student is able to progress through the program at exactly their
pace. It introduces terminology that students need to know for standardized tests such as the SAT
and ACT. Metrics and results are immediately available for teachers and parents to track.
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING- "Passion Projects"
We call our self-directed learning time our "Passion Projects", and they are easily the student's
favorite part of our school day. This method of learning aims to teach students the most essential
skill of becoming lifelong learners--the knowledge of how to learn. Teachers act as mentors and
guides. Instruction focuses on skills and practices that enable lifelong learning and independent
problem solving. The idea is that if the students can learn the 'how', content/topic becomes
interchangeable. The skills needed for taking on the responsibility of self directed learning may be a
key factor in students pursuing undergraduate education, postgraduate training, and continuing
professional development.
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION/FOREST TIME:
In order to help our students become stewards of our environment, we believe they must
experience nature firsthand. Outdoor experiential activities (den building, fire lighting, tool use,
exploration, etc) develop problem-solving skills, co-operation abilities and leadership roles. A
positive element of risk and challenge is inherently present in this atmosphere, as children climb
trees, construct forts and explore nature. Adults are ever present to provide gentle guidance,
supervision and safety instruction.
MINDFULNESS/WELLNESS
Mind-body-spirit balance is of utmost importance for our HSC. Teachers bring mindfulness into
the classroom daily by incorporating brain-based cross-lateral movement, prayer, and guided
• meditation during transition times. Twice a week, students experience and practice fitness,
meditation and nutrition with a local health & wellness coach. Students also use this learning to
plan, prepare and serve healthful meals and snacks every day.
Weekly martial arts provide mindfulness practice, focus, discipline, self-confidence, and work
ethic along with the actual self-defense skills that kids need to protect themselves. To round out
this element, the "ABC's of Safety", a nationwide program developed by the Good Knight Child
• Empowerment Network will be taught every summer. These 10 simple lessons teach children how
to recognize predators and keep themselves safe. They replace childhood vulnerability with
empowerment.
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FARM CHORES:
A rotating schedule of daily chores on the farm ensure that every member of our community has
an important and active role. Farm chores include teams for vegetable &flower gardens, animal
care (chickens, goats, llama), a groundskeeping team that assists teachers with lawn, trail and
forest upkeep, as well as a maintenance team that will accompany teachers to learn how to fix
equipment, fencing and classroom tools.
ADVENTURE DAYS:
Our weekly field trips ("Adventure Days") are not only learning opportunities, they also help
inoculate highly sensitive children to the outside world. Sensitive children discover that 'different'
is sometimes not 'comfortable', but it can be conquered. Weekly trips to museums, zoos, and
theaters in the Twin Cities expose our children to crowds and sensory stimulation. Respite is
found on our quiet school grounds, but we are able to return again and again to situations which
may cause stress, conquering former barriers to happiness and lifetime enjoyment.
ROADSCHOOLING:
Three times a year, our entire upper school has the opportunity to travel together to deepen our
understanding of specific topics. Students select a topic of study. As a group, we research
destination and transportation options, while looking for other learning opportunities to tie in
along the way. Because group travel can be a big hurdle for highly sensitive children, roadschool
trips are optional. Parents are always invited along to act as chaperones and support systems for
any HSC who want to join us on the adventure, but are not yet ready to travel without family.
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LOW-RESIDENCY ONLINE PROGRAM
We know that it is not always possible to physically be at school. In order to serve children who
can not be on the school grounds, for any reason, we have a remote learning option that includes
independent learning plans, Main Lessons, and self-directed learning. The flexibility offered by
this platform is paramount for keeping our students connected with their school community,
regardless of location. •
A Short History of Awaktening Spirit Farm School:
I have been teaching for the past 15 years. My first position was as a founding teacher at the Minneapolis Academy
charter school (90%free&reduced lunch, inner city Minneapolis). It was a dream opportunity for a first-year teacher to
be able to design my classroom and curriculum from the ground up. The school launch and first three years of operation
were hard work,educational,and extremely rewarding.
After leaving the public sector to raise and educate my own two HSC, I embraced the importance of simplicity,calm,
rhythm and strong spiritual home life for young, highly sensitive children. I began writing guest blog posts for Simplicity
Parenting community,and became known for gentle, responsive parenting and homeschooling advice.
A few years later I heard about the stress and anxiety that a friend's highly sensitive child had in the public school
system. My friend's daughter was breaking down into tears every day. This little eight year old girl was a perfectionist-
a rule follower who was so worried about the possibility of not getting the'right answers'that she would be unable to
do anything but cry. The classroom was loud and crowded. Her classmates made fun of her. Her teachers were
frustrated that she couldn't just'get over it'. She begged her mother to homeschool her, but her mom was a single
parent and a business owner with no free time to do so. She refused to go to school. Their family needed an
alternative. My heart ached for that child and I felt called to start my own microschool that would hear,see and value
highly sensitive children who needed a change.
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In 2017, 1 registered "Awakening Spirit School"as a nonpublic school with the state of Minnesota. My proof-of-concept
school operating budget was very low as a result of holding classes in the basement of my family home. Over the next
two years, I was able to grow the student body from 3 to 7 enrolled children,grades K-8. Parents were beside
themselves with gratitude. Students transformed into happy, healthy,self-confident learners. They now loved school.
During the 2019-2020 school year,word of"AWS"spread organically through the HSC community. Curious teachers and
holistic practitioners began referring new students. It was then that I knew my proof-of-concept experiment had just
about run its course. It was time to open a stand-alone, "Awakening Spirit Farm School". Armed with a sound business
plan and budget,a crystal-clear vision,a creative and enthusiastic staff and support team,and open lines of
communication between families,staff and administration, I am ready to truly bring the vision of a holistic, nature-based
Mk farm school community to life.
�\ With 15+years teaching experience,Amy prides herself on truly hearing,seeing and valuing
every individual student. She believes that the most important product of any educational
system should be a happy,healthy child,balanced in mind,body and spirit. She strives to fill
students with abiding love,compassion and grace for themselves,their families,and their
• _ communities at large.
e She Is currently the sole teacher of the proof-of-concept"Awakening Spirit School",and is excited
Amy Marotz, to be joined by two additional full-time teachers when Awakening Spirit Farm School opens its
doors in September 2020.
Founder&Director
Holistic Education Expert
BA in English&Studio Art St.Olaf College
M.Ed Bethel University
Twenty-one years serving in the US Air Force has given Aaron unique knowledge in
entrepreneurship and leadership. He served as a Unit Training Manager as well as a Base
Education Training officer,directly responsible for mentoring and guiding all new recruits
through basic and initial skills training.
Aaron and his wife also own and operate three businesses based on residual income concept. r '�
They utilize systems to leverage their businesses to create time freedom to spend more time
with their two highly sensitive children(ages 8&11),and to pursue their passions of travel Aaron Bayer,
and adventure. Upper School Teacher
Leadership/Entrepreneurship Expert
Aaron is an extremely animated and passionate teacher. His background in elementary BS in Elementary Education
education combines with his authentic positivity to ignite a love of learning in every student University of Wisconsin-River Falls
he comes in contact with,making him an amazing mentor and guide for our school.
Being raised in rural Wisconsin gave Thor the opportunity to learn agricultural practices from
local farmers. He spent every free moment of his youth exploring the abundance of lakes,
rivers,fields and forests around him. As an avid outdoorsman,his passion is to teach the next
generation to appreciate,respect and enjoy nature and its splendors. He wants every child to
realize the importance that people have in relation to their environment on a global scale.
As a skilled businessman,craftsman,and parent of a highly sensitive child(age 4),he has a
wide variety of skills that will lend themselves to both operating a school,as well as mentoring
Thor Riley, and inspiring students'Passion Projects(asphalt paving,masonry,woodworking,carpentry,
Forest Kindergarten Teacher landscaping,tile,cooking, gardening,sales,and restaurant/inventory management).
Outdoor Education Expert
Thor's ability to make genuine connections with students,while quietly evaluating their
BS in Business Administration individual passions in order to mentor them,is a unique combination. He has a powerful
Management/Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay vision for the environment and giving back to the community that stems from an early
childhood,mixed-age forest kindergarten model(ages 3-6)that will educate children gently
and naturally.
Growing up as a highly sensitive child with a learning disability,David taught himself many
coping mechanisms to beat the odds. He credits much of his success to spending hours and
hours outside with his grandfather,learning how to work with his hands. He was diagnosed
with auditory dyslexia while an undergrad,which allows him to connect on a personal level A
with many of our students who have similar gifts. (/
David graduated from St.Olaf College,and spent the following years as a consultant for a
Healthcare IT companies. In the midst of this,he obtained his MBA at Yale University. He
spends his free time skiing,volunteering as a Sunday School teacher and a Den leader with David MarotZ,
local BSA Scout troop 56.He now serves as our Volunteer Business Director. Business Director
Technology Expert
David is also our technology expert. He facilitates an upper school classroom that runs BA in Economics Management-St.Olaf College
smoothly and is able to access 21st century tools to explore,experience,and present their MBA-Yale University
learning portfolios. He has been working part time for the proof-of-concept school,and will
continue to assist as needed with Awakening Spirit Farm School.
Full Time Teachers
Teachers&Director will have one weekly meeting to discuss staff agenda
y, items,discuss student progress,and practice mindfulness together.
FT teachers will also attend a monthly all-staff meeting.
Aaron Bayer,BS
Upper School Teacher
Thor Riley,BS
Director N Lead Teacher-,,' Forest Kindergarten Teacher
LLI Amy
Marotz, MEd
Part-Time Contract Teachers
Contract teachers will teach 1-4 hours/week.
They may be asked to mentor for specific student passion projects.
Contract teachers will attend a monthly staff meeting.
Eric Howard (TBD)
Advisory Board Martial Arts
Volunteer Advisory Board meets quarterly with the Director
to provide assistance and advice. They may choose to attend Amanda Riley,NA5M:CPT,WE5,BM5CO
the monthly staff meeting if they wish. Health/Wellness
David Marotz,MBA
Business Director(volunteer)
Roger Ruetten,MBA
SCORE Mentor Extended Networlq
Mara Linaberger,EDD AWFS has professional
relationships with the
Microschool Builders following businesses:
Liz Lajoie,MBA
Finance/Payroll/Accounting
ZenMoney
r Heather Stephens,BA
Marketing
Wise Owl Marketing
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Beverly Davidelz,Esq
Legal
Davidek Law Firm,PLLC
Danielle McPherson
Human Resources
At Awakening Spirit Farm School, success will be obtained when every student
feels personally significant, welcomed and recognized as an individual.
Student loves school.
Student feels energized &fulfilled at the end of their day.
Student feels confident & in control of pursuing their passions.
Upon graduation, they will be happy, balanced, productive junior members of
society. They will know how to learn, and will have the tools to follow their dreams
and be fulfilled in their chosen career field.
SHORT TERM GOALS LONG TERM GOALS
Trached via Parent/Teacher/Student conference Trached via annual survey and/or gatherings of
interviews and surveys,standardized testing metrics graduate families cis
-Students are excited &happy to attend school every -Student Advancement: Students will enter and •
day. successfully complete the high school program of
their choice(homeschool, private, public).
-Students make authentic connection with teachers
and friends. They feel they are a valued member of -Student Advancement: After high school,every
our community. graduate can and will successfully pursue the
career they want(via apprenticeships,trade Ln
-Students learn and use mindfulness techniques school,college or university). LU
throughout the school day and at home.
-Every graduate blossoms into a happy,well-
-Students understand that they are caretakers of our balanced, healthy and productive member of our 0
natural environment. global society.
-Students can recall and share what they've learned -Graduates will understand and demonstrate in
during this week/month's main lesson topics(upper their personal lives the value of serving their 0
school). communities and caring for the environment.
-Students can identify and pursue their own interests LU
& passion projects(upper school).
-Students perform at or above expectation on end-of-
year-standardized testing(upper school).
Some of you know I switched my babies to a private -microschool because I know they
need more support emotionally and definitely more time outside. I made excuses for years:
the cost, the drive to Woodbury and commute back into Minneapolis. Finally-I leapt.
Because the decision made absolute sense for my babies. Take my advice and get
connected with a fabulous woman who is supporting and
loving my children and opening their world to a whole new
dimension of exploration and self-directed learning.
My kids have been through a lot this past year. This school
and the love they have received has changed our lives. Amy
is patient, innovative and loves my children as her own. I '
couldn't ask for a better teacher!
-Melissa M, parent
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"I decided to pull Tay out of traditional school after 3rd grade.
Why?Well, there were many reasons actually and there has not
been a day that I've regretted it. One such reason was that Tay's
self-confidence was much lower than it should have been. She is a
perfectionist, and was very discouraged and frustrated to tears
AO (often)in the traditional school setting when she couldn't"do
something"as well or as quickly as the teacher expected the
students to do. She was a struggling reader with NO interest in
books.As every child,Tay has a unique way of learning and
developing. Once she started attending Awakening Spirit School,
she got to experience a teacher who is able to foster that. Tay
LOVES school,like LOVES it! She is actually sad on Fridays cuz
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she won't be in school and happy on Sundays when she gets to go
back to school!!! Tay is always reading. She now brings a small pile
/ of books home from library days, and can be found lounging on
the couch with her puppy and a book. Her reading assessments
have jumped to being to right at grade level.As far as socialization
and real-world experiences,Tay has gone on roadschool trips to to
' Atlanta,Arizona, South Dakota, Colorado and New Mexico...on
these adventures she has been to museums,exhibits,water parks,
kriver rafting, camps, sand dunes,parks, aquariums and so much
-Amanda R, parent more that she would never get to experience without this school!
Her self-confidence has sky-rocketed and she has grown
tremendously as she's been able to discover life on her own terms."
Parents of highly sensitive children are searching for a viable alternative to traditional school.
Their level of desperation is a function of how poorly their child is currently doing. By the time
they have come to us they have "tried everything"- counseling, in-school IEP's, occupational
therapy, dietary adjustments, holistic treatments, medication. The only thing that they are unable
to control for is the environment their kids are in during the day. Most of our parents work full
time. They need a school alternative that combines the comforts of home with the support of
teachers trained to work with HSC.
Our families practice mindful, intentional parenting. They are aware of their children's
temperaments (and may be highly sensitive adults themselves), and they choose to honor who
their children are as people. They have been awakened to the idea that their children cannot be
defined by test scores alone. They want to know their child is being seen, heard and valued as an
individual.
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Families of HSC need the school day to be flexible to accommodate therapies, holistic treatments,
and 'mental health days'. While we monitoring and tracking student attendance and retention,
we do not assign punitive unexcused absences or tardies. We trust our families to make mindful
decisions with the highest good of their children in mind. Our low-residency remote school
program is available to serve students who, for any reason, are unable to be physically at school.
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for the children's ministry(10+years). SOTV has donated equipment& Awakening Spirit School participates in their community-wide
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several students who are members of girls'BSA Troop 7071.We will business. Our mentor,Roger Ruetten,is a member of our advisory
support their volunteer and complementary advancement opportunities. board. He has made many connections for us within the St.Croix River
Vally communities.
As our model is easily replicable for anyone with access to natural grounds, we look forward to
mentoring other schools in best practices for highly sensitive children.
We wish to partner with local teaching colleges to provide a field placement and/or student
teaching program in a truly alternative setting. Educating our educators is an important part of
building a legacy and changing the paradigm.
We look forward to having community open house days, where not only families, but other
curious teacher and administrators from the public and private sectors will be invited to come and
join us and bring back ideas for serving highly sensitive children that may work in their own
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Microschools are such a novel concept, the city planning offices do not currently have template
language in place to categorize such a small school.
We have found that fire departments of some cities tend to consider us as an 'in-home daycare' for
fire code regulations, because we have a small occupancy and are planning on being located in an
existing home.
The Washington County health department considers our kitchen a 'home economics classroom'
because our students plan, prepare and serve all of our meals.
For septic needs, Washington County says we need to be able to process 14 gallons of waste water
per student, per day.
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CHAPTER 9
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
ARTICLE A. R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9A-1: Purpose
11-9A-2: Permitted Principal Uses
11-9A-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9A-4: Conditional Uses
11-9A-5: Development Standards
11-9A-1: PURPOSE:
The R-1 rural residential district represents those areas suitable for residential development that are without public utilities. These
areas are designated as rural residential in the city's comprehensive plan. It is the intent that low densities be maintained in order to
permit efficient resubdivision of lots to urban densities at such future time that public utilities become available. (Ord. 939, 2-4-2015)
11-9A-2: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES:
On any individual lot,the following uses can be conducted as a principal use:
1. One single-family detached dwelling.
2. Agriculture-rural.
3. Agriculture-urban.
4. Agricultural buildings.
5. Habitable or nonhabitable structures for local, county, state, or federal government purposes.
6. Public utility structures and stormwater ponds.
7. Public roads, bridges,trailways and sidewalks.
8. Public parks, scientific natural areas, and playgrounds.
9. Signs as regulated by title 9, chapter 8 of this code.
10. A state licensed residential facility or housing established with services registered under Minnesota state statutes chapter
144D serving six(6)or fewer persons, a licensed daycare facility serving twelve(12)or fewer persons, and a group family daycare
facility licensed under Minnesota rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve fourteen (14)or fewer children. (Ord. 939, 2-4-2015)
11-9A-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly subordinate to permitted uses and structures shall be permitted,
including:
1. Accessory apartments.
A. Purpose:The purpose of this entry is to permit the installation of no more than one accessory apartment in an existing
single-family dwelling. Because this opportunity is allowed in neighborhoods with established recreation facilities, utility systems,
parking, traffic patterns and architectural character,the installation and use of accessory apartments must be strictly controlled to
avoid adverse physical, social, economic, environmental and aesthetic impacts. By allowing only those accessory apartments that
are in compliance with all of the performance standards of this entry, the character and quality of existing neighborhoods will be
protected.
B. Permit Procedures:
(1) Permit Required;Application; Fee: No one shall install an accessory apartment without first having obtained a permit from
the director of community development.Application for the permit shall be made on such form(s)as may be designated by the
director of community development and shall be accompanied by the required permit fee, established by city council ordinance.
(2) Issuance Or Denial Of Permit;Appeals: Within ten (10)working days after receiving the application,the director of
community development shall review the application and inspect the property to determine whether or not the proposed accessory
apartment meets the performance standards. He/she shall deny or approve the application based upon a statement of findings
relative to the standards. The decision to issue or deny the permit may be appealed to the planning commission.
(3) Renewal Of Permit: The permit shall be renewed biennially, subject to an inspection and the permit renewal fee.
(4) Revocation Of Permit;Appeals:Violation of the performance standards shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.
Notice of intent to revoke the permit shall be sent by the director of community development to the permit holder, stating the grounds
for revocation. The holder of the permit shall have ten (10)days from the receipt of the notice to file an appeal to the planning
commission. Failure to file an appeal within ten (10)days forfeits any challenge to the revocation.At the expiration of the ten (10)day
appeal period, the permit shall be revoked. Operation of the accessory apartment shall cease within sixty(60)days from the date of
revocation.
C. Performance Standards:
(1) All remodeling for the addition of the accessory apartment shall be on the inside of the structure. Exceptions to this
condition will be made only if the applicant submits exterior elevation drawings determined by the director of community
development to be architecturally compatible with adjacent structures.
(2) At least four(4) paved off street parking spaces shall be available on the site, in a location other than in a required front
yard.
(3) Detached accessory structures shall not be converted to living space.
(4) Both the principal and accessory unit must meet the applicable standards of the building code.
(5) The owner(s)of the residence in which the accessory unit is created shall occupy at least one of the dwelling units on the
premises, except for temporary absences.
(6) No more than ten percent(10%)of the single-family dwellings in any one block may contain an accessory apartment.A
"block"shall be interpreted to be an area enclosed on its perimeter by streets. In some cases, a block may also be bordered by a
body of water or a municipal boundary line.
(7) If the dwelling utilizes an on site sewage disposal system, additional capacity shall be added to the system if needed for
the accessory unit.All systems shall be inspected by a licensed contractor or inspector prior to issuance or renewal of the accessory
apartment permit.The system shall be pumped as necessary.
(8) House numbers shall be placed on the principal structure to indicate that the structure contains an accessory apartment.
2. Excavation incidental to construction on the premises.
3. Home occupations.
A. Purpose:The purpose of this entry is to recognize that certain home occupations conducted for gainful employment involving
the manufacture, provision, or sale of goods and/or services are compatible with the character of residential neighborhoods and to
further establish regulations relating to permitted home occupations. In addition,this section is intended to provide a distinction
between permitted and prohibited activities and uses concerning home occupations.
B. Home Occupations: Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to the principal use of properties within all zoning
districts within the city subject to meeting the performance standards established in this entry.
C. Performance Standards:A home occupation must conform to all of the following standards:
(1) No more than one person, other than a member of the immediate family occupying the dwelling, shall be employed on the
premises at any one time.
(2) Identification signs shall conform to title 9, chapter 8 of this code.
(3) The appearance of the structure shall not be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner
which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting or
advertising signs or the emission of sounds, odors, noise,vibrations, heat, glare or electrical disturbances.
(4) No home occupation shall be conducted in any accessory building.
(5) The use shall not create substantial traffic. The number of customer vehicular trips to the dwelling unit for the purpose of
obtaining products or service shall not exceed ten (10)per day.Vehicular trips related to package pick ups and deliveries for home
occupations shall be limited to four(4)per day and is restricted to straight axle vehicles only.Any need for parking shall be off the
street and be located on approved parking surfaces.
(6) No home occupation shall cause an increase in sewer or water usage so that the combined total use for dwelling and
home occupation purposes exceeds the normal range for residences in the city.
(7) Exterior storage or display of materials or equipment of any kind is prohibited.
(8) Any construction, or alteration of the principal structure, electrical, or mechanical equipment requires a building permit. The
use and/or storage of chemicals or materials shall not change the fire rating of the principal dwelling.
(9) The operation of the home occupation shall begin no earlier than seven o'clock(7:00)A.M. and end no later than ten
o'clock(10:00) P.M.
(10) No more than twenty five percent(25%)of the principal structure maybe devoted to home occupation use.
D. Permitted Home Occupations:All uses that are not prohibited in this section and are conducted as a home occupation are
required to meet the purpose statement and performance standards of this entry in addition to any applicable state or federal
requirements, codes, or statutes.The city zoning administrator is designated with the authority to determine if a specific use is
allowed as a permitted home occupation.
E. Prohibited Home Occupations: The following uses shall not be permitted as home occupations:
(1) Adult uses.
(2) Animal hospitals, pet shops, pet daycare.
(3) Check cashing.
(4) Clinics or hospitals.
(5) Contractor yard including the storage of equipment, materials, and other accessories for the construction and service
trades.
(6) Equipment and supply rental.
(7) High intensity arc and oxyacetylene welding.
(8) Limousine services.
(9) Machining.
(10) Medical marijuana dispensary.
(11) Medical and dental offices, clinics and laboratories.
(12) Microbreweries open to the public.
(13) Mortuaries and crematoriums.
(14) Pawnbroker.
(15) Precious metal dealer.
(16) Private clubs.
(17) Repair shops or service establishments, except the repair of computers, cameras, phones or similar small devices and
equipment.
(18) Restaurants or any catering or food preparation business.
(19) Smoking lounges.
(20) Stables or kennels, except as provided under section 11-9A-4 of this article, "Commercial horse stables...".
(21) Retail shopping stores.
(22) Uses utilizing gunpowder or explosives.
(23) Vehicle sales requiring a Minnesota dealers or wholesale license.
(24) Vehicle,trailer, or boat rental.
(25) Vehicle,trailer or boat painting or detailing.
(26) Vehicle,trailer or boat repair or service.
(27) Other uses determined by the zoning administrator to not be a permitted home occupation.
4. Identification signs, in accordance with performance standards governing signs.
5. Accessory structure as regulated in section 11-3-3 of this title.
6. Private swimming pools intended for and used solely by the occupants of the property on which they are located and their
guests.
7. Real estate sales by a subdivider in model homes within his/her own subdivision.
8. Signs, as regulated by the city.
9. Farmers'market, subject to compliance of the criteria established in section 11-8A-3 of this title, "Farmers'market on
nonresidential property...". (Ord. 939, 2-4-2015)
11-9A-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used for one or more of the following uses except by conditional use permit:
1. Accessory buildings and structures requiring a conditional use permit as provided in section 11-3-3 of this title.
2. Cemeteries.
3. Religious institutions and columbariums, including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part
of the church proper; convents or homes related to a religious function on the same site; provided,that no more than ten (10)
persons shall reside on the site, and no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
4. Commercial greenhouses; provided, that all outside storage is fenced in such a manner so as to screen the stored material
from view when observed from the public street or an adjoining lot.
5. Commercial horse stables, kennels for domesticated animals, dog kennels, boarding stables and similar uses shall not be
located within three hundred feet(300')of a dwelling unit other than the dwelling unit of the property in question.
6. Electromagnetic communication facilities as regulated in section 11-4-7 of this title.
7. Essential service structures; provided, that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line of an abutting lot in an
R district.
8. Golf courses and country clubs,which may include a restaurant, on-sale liquor license, assembly, and accessory retailing;
tennis clubs, and swimming pools serving more than one family.The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be one
hundred feet(100')or more from any abutting lot in an R district, and accessory structures shall be a minimum of fifty feet(50')from
any lot line.
9. Home occupations not meeting the performance standards of section 11-9A-3 of this article, "Home occupations", subsection
C, "Performance Standards"; provided,that the building in which the home occupation is conducted shall be set back at least one
hundred feet(100')from any lot line and at least two hundred feet(200')from a residence of a person other than the home
occupation permit holder; provided,further,that the lot on which the home occupation is located shall be at least five(5)acres in
size. In no case shall a conditional use permit issued pursuant to this entry permit a home occupation that employs more than seven
(7)persons, other than members of the immediate family occupying the dwelling, on the premises at one time; nor shall such a
permit allow deviations from the requirements for the appearance of the structure as required by section 11-9A-3 of this article,
"Home occupations", subsection C(3), or from the limitations on excessive traffic(section 11-9A-3 of this article, "Home occupations",
subsection C(5)), or from the limitations on storage and display(section 11-9A-3 of this article, "Home occupations", subsection
C(7)), or from the normal hours of operation of home occupations(section 11-9A-3 of this article, "Home occupations", subsection
C(9)), nor shall any such permit allow a use prohibited by section 11-9A-3 of this article, "Home occupations", subsection E,
"Prohibited Home Occupations".
10. Limited commercial ventures conducted at"historic properties"as defined in section 11-9H-4 of this chapter, "Limited
commercial ventures...".
11. Tax exempt clubs and lodges.
12. Public, private and parochial schools of all educational levels; provided,that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')
of any lot line.
13. Limited use dog training facilities, subject to the following performance standards:
A. Parcels ten (10)acres or greater.
B. No overnight boarding.
C. Minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from all property lines for all training facility arenas and buildings.
D. Limited hours of operation.
E. Limited number of vehicular trips equivalent to the number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed at
its maximum allowed density.
F. Noise control as regulated by local and state standards.
G. Nuisance control as regulated by local and state standards.
H. Any other reasonable standards or conditions deemed applicable by the planning commission or city council. (Ord. 939, 2-4-
2015)
11-9A-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Minimum Requirements:The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements,
exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:
Lot area 3 acres
Lot width 180 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 50 feet
Side yard 25 feet
Side yard, attached garage 20 feet
Maximum structure height 30 feet
Maximum impervious lot coverage 10 percent
B. Cluster Developments: In order to encourage the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas, encourage more efficient
allocation and maintenance of privately controlled open space and more efficiently utilize investment in and maintenance of public
streets, cluster developments in the R-1 district shall be encouraged under the following conditions:
1. No individual lot shall be less than one and one-half(11/2)acres in size,with a minimum of one and one-half(11/2)acres of
land suitable for on site sewage disposal systems. Exceptions to the minimum lot width requirement may be granted.
2. The overall density of the parcel shall not exceed one dwelling unit per three(3)acres.
3. The remaining area shall be permanently preserved as open space.This area may be accepted by the city as fulfillment of
the park dedication requirement of the subdivision regulations, if consistent with the parks and open space element of the
comprehensive plan. If not so dedicated,the open space shall be placed under control of a homeowners'association or other
appropriate jurisdiction. Deed restrictions requiring the permanent preservation of these areas as open space shall be recorded
before building permits for lots in a cluster development may be issued. (Ord. 939, 2-4-2015)
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ARTICLE B. R-2 RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9113-1: Purpose
11-9113-2: Permitted Uses
11-9113-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9113-4: Conditional Uses
11-9113-5: Development Standards
11-9113-1: PURPOSE:
The R-2 residential estate district is intended to represent areas which, because of rugged,wooded terrain, are well suited to high
value housing of very low densities. These areas will provide a permanent, semirural lifestyle on land for which this is considered the
highest and best use. Since these areas will be planned to exist without public sewer and water systems, only areas with soils and
topography suitable for on site utilities will be considered for this district.Areas designated on the comprehensive plan as rural
residential may be considered for inclusion in this district only if they are programmed for public utilities before the year 2000, as
shown on the utility staging plan. Before land is placed in the R-2 district, the effect on future extension of public utilities will be
considered. (1971 Code§28-54)
11-9113-2: PERMITTED USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for any use permitted in section11-9A-2 of this chapter and regulated therein. (1971 Code
§28-54)
11-9113-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
No accessory structure shall be permitted except for any use permitted as accessory in section11-9A-3 of this chapter and regulated
therein. (1971 Code§28-54)
11-9113-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used for one or more of the following uses, except by conditional use permit:
1. Accessory buildings and structures requiring a conditional use permit as provided in section 11-3-3 of this title.
2. Religious institutions and columbariums, including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part
of the church proper; convents or homes related to a religious function on the same site; provided,that no more than ten (10)
persons shall reside on the site, and no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
3. Electromagnetic communication facilities as regulated in section 11-4-7 of this title.
4. Essential service structures; provided, that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line of an abutting lot in an
R district.
5. Golf courses and country clubs,which may include a restaurant, on-sale liquor license, assembly, and accessory retailing;
tennis clubs, and swimming pools serving more than one family.The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be one
hundred feet(100')or more from any abutting lot in an R district, and accessory structures shall be a minimum of fifty feet(50')from
any lot line.
6. Home occupations not meeting the performance standards of section 11-9A-3 of this chapter, "Home occupations", subsection
C, "Performance Standards", as provided by section 11-9A-4 of this chapter.
7. Limited commercial ventures conducted at"historic properties"as defined in section 11-9H-4 of this chapter, "Limited
commercial ventures...".
8. Public, private and parochial schools of all educational levels; provided,that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of
any lot line.
9. Signs, as regulated by the city.
10. Limited use dog training facilities, subject to the following performance standards:
A. Parcels ten (10)acres or greater.
B. No overnight boarding.
C. Minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from all property lines for all training facility arenas and buildings.
D. Limited hours of operation.
E. Limited number of vehicular trips equivalent to the number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed at
its maximum allowed density.
F. Noise control as regulated by local and state standards.
G. Nuisance control as regulated by local and state standards.
H. Any other reasonable standards or conditions deemed applicable by the planning commission or city council. (1971 Code§
28-54; amd. Ord. 635, 9-18-1996; Ord. 653, 2-4-1998; Ord. 663,4-21-1999; Ord. 884, 10-20-2010; Ord. 887, 2-16-2011)
11-9113-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set
forth in this title:
Lot area 11/2 acres
Lot width 180 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 50 feet
Side yard 25 feet
Side yard, garage 20 feet
Maximum structure height 30 feet
(1971 Code§28-54)
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ARTICLE C. R-2.5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9C-1: Purpose
11-9C-2: Permitted Uses
11-9C-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9C-4: Conditional Uses
11-9C-5: Development Standards
11-9C-1: PURPOSE:
The R-2.5 residential district is to provide appropriate areas for unattached single-family living at reasonable population densities
consistent with sound standards of public health and provide institutional and community services such as parks, schools, religious
facilities, and community centers supportive to a residential area while safeguarding the residential character.This district is located
within the metropolitan urban service area(MUSA), and each dwelling unit is intended to be connected to the public sewer and water
systems. (Ord. 640, 12-4-1996)
11-9C-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted in the R-2.5 residential district:
1. Agriculture.
2. Essential services.
3. Public and private parks, playgrounds, and open space.
4. Public utility and public park buildings and structures.
5. Single-family detached dwellings.
6. State licensed residential facility serving six(6)or fewer persons, a licensed daycare facility serving twelve(12)or fewer
persons, and a group family daycare facility licensed under Minnesota rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve fourteen (14)or
fewer children. (Ord. 640, 12-4-1996)
11-9C-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in the R-2.5 residential district:
1. Accessory apartments as regulated in section 11-9A-3 of this chapter, entry#1, "Accessory apartments".
2. Buildings or trailers temporarily located for purposes of construction or sales on the premises for a period of not to exceed the
time necessary for such construction.
3. Decorative landscape features including, but not limited to, arbors,fences, retaining walls and terraces.
4. Detached accessory structures as regulated in section 11-3-3 of this title.
5. Garage sales, not to exceed two(2)per calendar year.
6. Gardening and other horticultural uses where materials or products are grown but not sold on the premises, unless in
accordance with state statutes.
7. Home occupations as regulated in section 11-9A-3 of this chapter, entry#3, "Home occupations", and section11-9A-4 of this
chapter, entry#9, "Home occupations not meeting the performance standards...".
8. Off street parking as regulated in section 11-3-9 of this title.
9. Private swimming pools, recreational courts and play apparatus intended for and used by the occupants of the property on
which they are located.
10. Real estate sales in model homes.
11. Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles owned by the occupant.
12. Signs, as regulated by title 9, chapter 8 of this code.
13. Farmers'market, subject to compliance of the criteria established in section 11-8A-3 of this title, "Farmers'market on
nonresidential property...". (Ord. 640, 12-4-1996; amd. Ord. 841, 8-13-2008)
11-9C-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used for one or more of the following uses, except by conditional use permit:
1. Religious institutions and columbariums, including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part
of the church proper; convents or homes related to a religious function on the same site; provided,that no building shall be located
within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
2. Electromagnetic communication facilities as regulated in section 11-4-7 of this title.
3. Essential service structures; provided, that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
4. Golf courses(except miniature courses and driving ranges operated for commercial purposes); and country clubs,which may
include a restaurant, on-sale liquor license, assembly, and accessory retailing;tennis clubs, and swimming pools serving more than
one family. The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be one hundred feet(100')or more from any abutting lot in
an R district, and accessory structures shall be a minimum of fifty feet(50')from any lot line.
5. Group daycare/nursery school in a religious institution, community center, or academic educational institution.
6. Hospitals for human care, sanatoriums, rest homes and nursing homes; provided,that all structures except fences shall be
located one hundred feet(100')or more from the lot line.
7. Limited commercial ventures conducted at"historic properties"as defined in section 11-9H-4 of this chapter, "Limited
commercial ventures...".
8. Municipal buildings and utility structures.
9. Public, private and parochial schools of all educational levels; provided,that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of
any lot line.
10. Limited use dog training facilities, subject to the following performance standards:
A. Parcels ten (10)acres or greater.
B. No overnight boarding.
C. Minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from all property lines for all training facility arenas and buildings.
D. Limited hours of operation.
E. Limited number of vehicular trips equivalent to the number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed at
its maximum allowed density.
F. Noise control as regulated by local and state standards.
G. Nuisance control as regulated by local and state standards.
H. Any other reasonable standards or conditions deemed applicable by the planning commission or city council. (Ord. 653, 2-4-
1998; amd. Ord. 663,4-21-1999; Ord. 884, 10-20-2010; Ord. 887, 2-16-2011)
11-9C-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set
forth in this title:
Lot area 11,000 square feet
Lot width 85 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 35 feet
Side yard (living area of dwelling) 10 feet
Side yard (attached garage) 10 feet
Maximum principal structure height 35 feet
Maximum lot coverage of impervious surfaces 50 percent
Minimum lot width at right of way line for cul-de-sac lots 65 feet
Minimum lot width at setback line for cul-de-sac lots 90 feet
(Ord. 640, 12-4-1996)
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ARTICLE D. R-3 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9D-1: Purpose
11-9D-2: Permitted Uses
11-9D-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9D-4: Conditional Uses
11-9D-5: Development Standards
11-9D-1: PURPOSE:
The R-3 single-family residential district is intended to preserve the character of existing neighborhoods, and to provide for
development of those areas designated single-family residential in the comprehensive plan at densities and standards consistent
with existing single-family developments. (1971 Code§28-55)
11-9113-2: PERMITTED USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
1. Agriculture.
2. Municipal buildings and structures.
3. One-family detached dwellings.
4. Public parks and playgrounds.
5. Public utilities.
6. Zero lot line single-family dwellings. (1971 Code§28-55)
11-9D-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
No accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted, except for any use permitted as accessory in section11-9A-3 of this
chapter and regulated therein. (1971 Code§28-55)
11-9113-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used for one or more of the following uses except by conditional use permit:
1. Boarding homes, lodging houses and tourist homes.
2. Cemeteries.
3. Religious institutions and columbariums, including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part
of the church proper; convents or homes related to a religious function on the same site; provided,that no more than ten (10)
persons shall reside on the site, and no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
4. Dormitories as accessory uses to schools with accommodations for up to seventy five(75)persons residing on the site
provided that no buildings shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
5. Electromagnetic communication facilities as regulated in section 11-4-7 of this title.
6. Essential service structures; provided, that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line of an abutting lot in an
R district.
7. Golf courses and country clubs,which may include a restaurant, on-sale liquor license, assembly, and accessory retailing;
tennis clubs, and public swimming pools serving more than one family.The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall
be one hundred feet(100')or more from any abutting lot in an R district, and accessory structures shall be a minimum of fifty feet
(50')from any lot line.
8. Home occupations not meeting the performance standards of section 11-9A-3, "Home occupations", subsection C,
"Performance Standards", as provided by section 11-9A-4 of this chapter.
9. Hospitals for human care, sanatoriums, rest homes and nursing homes; provided,that all structures except fences shall be
located one hundred feet(100')or more from the lot line of any abutting lot in an R district.
10. Limited commercial ventures conducted at"historic properties"as defined in section 11-9H-4 of this chapter, "Limited
commercial ventures...".
11. Nonprofit clubs and lodges.
12. Public, private and parochial schools of all educational levels; provided,that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')
of any lot line.
13. Real estate sales in a structure not permanently on a subdivided lot.
14. Signs as regulated by the city.
15. Limited use dog training facilities, subject to the following performance standards:
A. Parcels ten (10)acres or greater.
B. No overnight boarding.
C. Minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from all property lines for all training facility arenas and buildings.
D. Limited hours of operation.
E. Limited number of vehicular trips equivalent to the number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed at
its maximum allowed density.
F. Noise control as regulated by local and state standards.
G. Nuisance control as regulated by local and state standards.
H. Any other reasonable standards or conditions deemed applicable by the planning commission or city council. (1971 Code§
28-55; amd. Ord. 635, 9-18-1996; Ord. 653, 2-4-1998; Ord. 663,4-21-1999; Ord. 797, 7-19-2006; Ord. 884, 10-20-2010; Ord. 887, 2-
16-2011)
11-9D-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Minimum Requirements:The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements,
exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:
Lot area 10,000 square feet
Lot width 75 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 35 feet
Side yard 10 feet
Side yard, garage 5 feet
Maximum structure height 30 feet
B. Cluster And Zero Lot Line Development:Variances from the strict lot size,width and setback requirements may be granted
for developments utilizing a cluster platting or zero lot line concept,with the following general requirements:
1. All variances requested shall be noted on the preliminary plat at the time of application.
2. The number of dwellings proposed for the entire site shall not exceed the maximum permitted if cluster or zero lot line
development is not used.The maximum number of dwelling units shall be determined by dividing the gross acreage of the project
area by ten thousand (10,000)square feet.
3. Any one lot shall not be reduced to less than sixty six percent(66%)of the required lot area nor less than sixty six percent
(66%)of the required lot footage.
4. Land which is to be set aside as permanent open space shall be clearly indicated on the plan. If this area is not to be
dedicated as public park land, it shall be placed under the control of a homeowners'association, and provisions for its continual
maintenance shall be made. Deed restrictions requiring the permanent reservation of these areas as open space shall be recorded
with the final plat. (1971 Code§28-55)
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ARTICLE - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9E-1: Purpose
11-9E-2: Permitted Uses
11-9E-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9E-4: Conditional Uses
11-9E-5: Development Standards
11-9E-6: Density Bonuses
11-9E-1: PURPOSE:
The R-4 Low Density Residential District represents those areas designated on the City's Comprehensive Plan as low density
residential where all public services, utilities and amenities needed for urban residential development are available. Development
densities shall not exceed five (5)dwelling units per gross acre, except as modified in this Title.The purpose of the District is to allow
flexibility in attaching and clustering single-family units in order to promote the availability of affordable housing and to decrease
energy costs and costs of public improvements and utilities. (1971 Code§28-56)
11-9E-2: PERMITTED USES:
!!! 1. Agriculture.
2. Municipal buildings and structures.
3. One-family detached dwellings.
4. Public parks and playgrounds.
5. Public utilities.
6. Single-family attached dwellings, including duplexes,twin homes, quad homes and town houses up to a maximum of eight(8)
units attached. (1971 Code§28-56)
11-9E-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
No accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted except for any use permitted as accessory in Section11-9A-3 of this Title
and regulated therein. (1971 Code§28-56)
11-9E-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for any use permitted as conditional in Section 1 1-9D-4 of this Title and regulated therein.
(1971 Code§28-56)
11-9E-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Single-Family Detached Dwellings:
1. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications
as set forth in this Title:
Lot area 7,500 square feet
Lot width 60 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 35 feet
Side yard 7.5 feet
Side yard, garage 5 feet
Maximum structure height 35 feet
2. In no case shall more than thirty percent(30%)of a single-family lot be covered with structures.
3. Garages are not required by this Title. In the case of single-family dwellings constructed without garages, however, the site
shall be planned with a garage location consistent with all setback requirements.
B. Cluster Developments And Attached Dwellings: Exceptions to rigid lot area,width and depth requirements shall be granted
for cluster developments and attached units subject to approval of a site plan pursuant to Section 11-2-4 of this Title in compliance
with the development standards of this District.
1. Setbacks:
a. There shall be a minimum separation of fifteen feet(15')between detached dwelling units and/or structures containing two
(2)or more dwellings This separation may be decreased to ten feet(10')in the case of residential garages or underground
structures.All setbacks and structure separations shall provide reasonable visible and acoustical privacy, light and air for all dwelling
units.
b. There shall be a minimum setback of twenty five feet(25')from all district boundaries abutting the R-I, R-2, R-2.5 and R-3
Zoning Districts for all structures and parking.This area shall be adequately landscaped with trees and shrubbery, so as to provide a
pleasing transition between the two(2)districts.
2. Parking:A minimum of two(2) paved off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Sidewalks shall be
provided from parking areas to the dwellings that they serve.
3. Site Coverage:A maximum of forty percent(40%)of the total area of the project shall be covered with structures, driveways,
streets or other impervious surfaces. Site coverage may be further restricted if necessitated by capacities of the City's storm sewer
system.
4. Open Space:
a. A minimum of four hundred (400)square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit shall be provided. "Usable open
space"is defined as an area which is graded, developed, landscaped, equipped, intended and maintained for either active or passive
recreation, or both. Such areas shall contain improvements containing benches, pedestrian paths and trails, play equipment,fixtures
or features.The least dimension of the space so provided shall be thirty feet(30')or greater.
b. Wherever possible, usable open space shall be contiguous. It shall be easily accessible to all residents of the development
by means of an internal circulation system of paths or walkways.The area shall be landscaped according to an approved plan at a
density of at least twenty(20)trees per acre.A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs will be used.
c. The area shall be permanently reserved as open space. It may be accepted by the City as partial fulfillment of the park
dedication requirements if consistent with the parks and open space element of the Comprehensive Plan. If not so dedicated, the
open space shall be placed under the control of a homeowners'association or other appropriate jurisdiction. Deed restrictions
requiring the permanent reservation of these areas as open space shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any building permit for
residential structures.
5. Landscaping:
a. At least one shade tree, a minimum of two inches(2")caliper size shall be planted per dwelling unit.This shall be in
addition to any plantings required in the usable open space area.
b. All signs, mailboxes and accessory lighting shall be uniform in materials and design and be approved as a part of the
landscape plan.
c. The completion of the landscape plan shall be assured and included in any bond required as a part of the development
process. (1971 Code§28-56; amd. 2000 Code)
11-9E-6: DENSITY BONUSES:
Density bonuses in excess of those allowed by right in this District may be granted by the City Council if the plan provides one or
more of the following features which enhance the design of the project, display innovative site planning techniques, or contribute to
the availability of affordable housing.The allowable total density increase under this provision shall be no more than twenty percent
(20%). Density bonuses shall not be granted in any case where the increased density would overload public utility systems,
roadways, parks or schools:
Design Feature Density Bonus
Preservation of significant natural site
features, such as vegetation, and minimizing 0-10%
grading of natural slopes
Provision of affordable housing; provided, that: 0-10%
A. Units reserved for low and moderate income
persons (subsidized housing)do not exceed
more than 20%of the development total.
B. Units for sale or rental at a price less than
or equal to the modest cost housing level
determined by the Metropolitan Council do not
exceed more than 33%of the development total.
C. The City shall require from the developer a
guarantee that all units for which such bonuses
will be awarded for sale or rent are within
these guidelines.
D. All of the affordable units shall be inte-
grated into the overall design of the develop-
ment and scattered throughout the project to
the maximum extent possible.
Provision of common recreation facilities
and/or open space beyond that which is
required by the provisions of this Section, 0-5%
including playground equipment, swimming
pools and tennis courts
A site planning concept demonstrating in-
novative energy conservation efforts, including
features such as orientation of lots and/or
units for maximum use of passive solar 0-5%
energy, earth sheltering, alternative energy
sources and preservation of solar access for
active solar energy systems
(1971 Code§28-56)
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ARTICLE F. R-5 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9F-1: Purpose
11-9F-2: Permitted Uses
11-9F-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9F-4: Conditional Uses
11-9F-5: Development Standards
11-9F-6: Density Bonuses
11-9F-1: PURPOSE:
The R-5 medium density residential district represents those areas designated on the city's comprehensive plan as medium density
residential,where all public services, utilities and amenities needed for urban residential development are available. Development
densities shall not exceed ten (10)dwelling units per gross acre, except as modified in this title.The purpose of the district is to allow
for higher densities for attached single-family units in order to promote the availability of affordable housing and to decrease energy
costs of public improvements and utilities. (1971 Code§28-57)
11-9F-2: PERMITTED USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for any use permitted in section11-9E-2 of this chapter. (1971 Code§28-57)
11-9F-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
No accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted except for any use permitted as accessory in section11-9A-3 of this chapter
and regulated therein. (Ord. 841, 8-13-2008)
11-9F-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for any use permitted as conditional in section11-9E-4 of this chapter and regulated
therein. (1971 Code§28-57)
11-9F-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Development standards shall be the same as those for the R-4 district, contained in section 11-9E-5 of this chapter, except
as hereby modified.
B. There shall be a minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from district boundaries abutting the R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and R-4 zoning
districts for all aboveground structures and parking. In case of a boundary abutting a street, the street right of way may be included
in this setback.This area shall be landscaped with a dense combination of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and bushes and
berms, so as to form a screen to the adjoining districts as appropriate. (1971 Code§28-57; amd. 2000 Code)
11-9F-6: DENSITY BONUSES:
Density bonuses in excess of those allowed by right in this district may be granted by the city council according to the provisions of
section 11-9E-6 of this chapter. The allowable total density increase shall be no more than twenty percent(20%). Density bonuses
may be granted for the following design features, in addition to those listed in section 11-9E-6 of this chapter:
Design Feature Density Bonus
1/3 or more of the required parking spaces in covered or underground 0-10 percent
parking structures
(1971 Code§28-57)
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ARTICLE G. R-6 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9G-1: Purpose
11-9G-2: Permitted Uses
11-9G-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9G-4: Conditional Uses
11-9G-5: Development Standards
11-9G-1: PURPOSE:
The R-6 High Density Residential District represents those areas designated on the City's Comprehensive Plan as multiple-family
residential,where all public services, utilities and amenities needed for urban residential development are available. Development
densities shall not exceed sixteen (16)dwelling units per gross acre, except as modified in this Title.The purpose of this District is to
allow a mix of housing types, including apartments, in attractive developments with adequate amounts of open space and
recreational facilities. (1971 Code§28-57.1)
11-9G-2: PERMITTED USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
1. Any use permitted in Section 11-9E-2 of this Title.
2. Apartments. (1971 Code§28-57.1)
11-9G-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
No accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted except for any use of land permitted as accessory in Sectiorn 1-9A-3 of this
Title and regulated therein. (1971 Code§28-57.1)
11-9G-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for any use permitted as conditional in Section 1 1-9E-4 of this Title and regulated therein.
(1971 Code§28-57.1)
11-9G-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Development standards for the R-6 District shall be the same as those for the R-4 District contained in Section 11-9E-5 of this Title,
except as hereby modified:
A. Setbacks:
1. In the case of residential structures greater than two(2)stories in height,the minimum separation between structures shall be
fifty feet(50').This separation may be reduced to twenty five feet(25')if the horizontal extension of the lines created by the nearest
vertical surfaces would create an angle of not less than forty five degrees(45°).
2. There shall be a minimum setback of one hundred feet(100')from District boundaries abutting any R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3, and
R-4 Zoning District for all aboveground structures and parking. If the boundary abuts a street, right of way may be included in the
setback area.This area shall be suitably landscaped with a dense combination of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and
bushes so as to form a screen to the adjoining districts as appropriate.
B. Site Coverage:A maximum of fifty percent(50%)of the total area of the project shall be covered with structures, driveways,
streets or other impervious surfaces. Site coverage may be restricted further if necessitated by the capabilities of the City's storm
sewer system.
C. Landscaping:All yard areas and usable open space shall be landscaped according to an approved landscape plan.All signs,
mailboxes and accessory lighting shall be uniform in materials and design and be approved as part of the plan. Completion of the
landscape plan shall be assured and included in any bond required as a part of the development process. (1971 Code§28-57.1;
amd. 2000 Code)
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ARTICLE H. UR URBAN RESERVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
11-9H-1: Purpose
11-9H-2: Permitted Uses
11-9H-3: Permitted Accessory Uses
11-9H-4: Conditional Uses
11-9H-5: Development Standards
11-9H-1: PURPOSE:
The UR urban reserve residential district represents transition areas of the city that have been identified in the city's comprehensive
land use plan as being physically eligible,fiscally practical, and generally suitable for future staging of urbanized development. The
identified areas are located contiguous to and outside of the metropolitan urban service area, and require installation of private well
and septic systems until urban services are available. Development densities shall not exceed one dwelling unit per twenty(20)
acres. The intent of the district criteria is to promote the preservation of large blocks of undeveloped land that is unencumbered by
inefficient building and road layouts, and to give notice to landowners about the likelihood for the future extension of a full range of
urban services into the area.The expected future land uses could be residential, commercial and parks and open spaces. (Ord. 639,
12-4-1996)
11-9H-2: PERMITTED USES:
No structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
1. Agriculture.
2. Essential services.
3. Public and private parks, playgrounds, and open space.
4. Public utility and public park buildings and structures.
5. Single-family detached dwellings, private garages and accessory structures.
6. State licensed residential facility serving six(6)or fewer persons, a licensed daycare facility serving twelve(12)or fewer
persons and a group family daycare facility licensed under Minnesota rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve fourteen (14)or
fewer children. (Ord. 639, 12-4-1996)
11-9H-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses shall be permitted:
1. Accessory apartments as regulated in section 11-9A-3 of this chapter, entry#1, "Accessory apartments".
2. Accessory structures as regulated in section 11-3-3 of this title.
3. Home occupations as regulated in section 11-9A-3 of this chapter, entry#3, "Home occupations".
4. Private swimming pools intended for and used solely by the occupants of the property on which they are located and their
guests.
5. Real estate sales in model homes.
6. Renting of rooms by a resident family for lodging purposes only and for the accommodation of not more than two(2)roomers in
a single-family dwelling.
7. Signs, as regulated by title 9, chapter 8 of this code.
8. Farmers'market,subject to compliance of the criteria established in section 11-8A-3 of this title, entry#6, "Farmers' market on
nonresidential property...". (Ord. 639, 12-4-1996; amd. Ord. 841, 8-13-2008)
11-9H-4: CONDITIONAL USES:
No structure or land shall be used for one or more of the following uses except by conditional use permit:
1. Religious institutions and columbariums, including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part
of the church proper; convents or homes related to a religious function on the same site; provided,that no building shall be located
within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
2. Essential service structures; provided, that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any lot line.
3. Limited commercial ventures conducted at historic properties meeting established performance standards of subsection A of
this entry; and containing one or more of the following uses: class 1 restaurant, catering centers, bed and breakfasts, overnight
rooms, reception facilities, meeting or conference facilities, professional office uses, museums, art galleries, antique shops, craft
boutiques, site tours, limited retail activities, or other uses deemed similar by the director of community development.
A. Historic Property Performance Standards: In order to be considered eligible for a historic properties conditional use permit,
properties must be in conformance with the following:
(1) The applicant demonstrates that the historic characteristics of the property cannot be maintained reasonably and
economically unless the conditional use permit is granted.
(2) Listed on the city register of historic sites and landmarks or the national register of historic places.
(3) The property is adequately sized to meet the proposed use.
(4) Adequately served by municipal services or a septic system with adequate capacity for the proposed use.
(5) In conformance with all applicable building and fire codes, and ADA requirements.
(6) In conformance with all state and county health regulations.
(7) In conformance with the city's off street parking requirements pursuant to subsection 11-3-9F of this title, or proof of
parking, if deemed reasonable by the city.
(8) Adequately situated and designed so as to not create a significant traffic impact on adjoining public roadways, and
includes safe ingress and egress to the site.
(9) The development meets all applicable setback requirements.
(10) Activity areas are appropriately screened from adjoining properties.
(11) The property and land use are adequately designed so as not to create an adverse impact on the residential character of
the surrounding area.
(12) The development meets all applicable commercial site development performance standards.
(13) The development does not create any increase in the level of noise, air, or other pollution which would have an adverse
effect on other properties.
(14) One advertising sign not to exceed twenty(20)square feet.
(15) Site improvements meet the city's historic preservation standards and guidelines.
(16) All applications for city permits are reviewed by the advisory committee on historic preservation, and a certificate of
appropriateness is obtained for site work to preserve, rehabilitate, restore or reconstruct historic buildings, structures, landscapes or
objects.
4. Public, private and parochial schools of all educational levels; provided,that no building shall be located within fifty feet(50')of
any lot line.
5. Limited use dog training facilities, subject to the following performance standards:
A. Parcels ten (10)acres or greater.
B. No overnight boarding.
C. Minimum setback of fifty feet(50')from all property lines for all training facility arenas and buildings.
D. Limited hours of operation.
E. Limited number of vehicular trips equivalent to the number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed at
its maximum allowed density.
F. Noise control as regulated by local and state standards.
G. Nuisance control as regulated by local and state standards.
H. Any other reasonable standards or conditions deemed applicable by the planning commission or city council. (Ord. 653, 2-4-
1998; amd. Ord. 884, 10-20-2010; Ord. 887, 2-16-2011)
11-911-11-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set
forth in this title:
Lot area 20 acres
Lot width 320 feet
Front yard 30 feet
Rear yard 50 feet
Side yard 25 feet
Side yard, garage 20 feet
Maximum structure height 35 feet
(Ord. 639, 12-4-1996)
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THROUGH R-2F RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION:
11-91-1: Purpose Statements
11-91-2: Permitted,Accessory,And Conditional Uses
11-91-3: Development Standards
11-91-4: Single-Family Performance Standards
11-91-5: Multi-Family And Townhouse Performance Standards
11-91-1: PURPOSE STATEMENTS:
A. R-2A, Residential Single-Family District: The purpose of the R-2A, residential single-family district is to provide for low density
detached single-family dwellings and directly related complementary uses on lots ensuring adequate light, air, privacy and open
space for each dwelling; protect residents from the impacts of high levels of traffic; minimize traffic congestion; and avoid the
overloading of utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size when compared with surrounding structures. This
district is intended for areas that are designated for"low density"in the comprehensive plan.
B. R-213, Detached Single-Family District: The purpose of the R-21B, detached single-family district is to provide appropriately
located areas for a single-family unit on a larger lot to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling; protect
residents from the impacts of high levels of traffic; minimize traffic congestion; avoid the overloading of utilities by preventing the
construction of buildings of excessive size when compared with surrounding structures; and provide institutional and community
services such as parks, schools, religious institutions, and community facilities supportive of a residential area.This district is
intended for areas that are designated for"low density"in the comprehensive plan.
C. R-2C, Detached Single-Family District: The purpose of the R-2C, detached single-family district is intended to recognize
areas which, because of topography, level of services,or other natural or development factors, are best served by a large lot
designation. Development should not exceed an overall average of two(2)dwelling units per acre.
D. R-2D,Twin Home Single-Family District: The R-2D district is designed to permit twin home residential units in or near
detached single-family and attached family unit residential neighborhoods. This district does not provide for the sale of individual
dwelling units. Development of R-2D property will be allowed in the low density and medium density residential land use designations
in the comprehensive plan.
E. R-2E, Residential Townhouse District:The R-2E, residential townhouse district is intended for areas that are designated for
"medium density"in the comprehensive plan,where a moderate density of townhouse or apartment dwelling units is expected.
Development of the R-2E district will be in proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads.
F. R-2F, Residential Multi-Family District:The purpose of the R-2F, residential multi-family district is to expand life cycle housing
options by allowing a variety of attached dwelling unit types and directly related complementary uses. Lot sizes are intended to
reflect the city's objective of promoting efficient use of land and public utilities.A full range of public services and facilities will be
available to this district. R-21F districts are areas designated for"high density" in the comprehensive plan. Property within this district
is in close proximity to community collector roads and arterial roads. (Ord. 796, 6-21-2006)
11-91-2: PERMITTED,ACCESSORY, AND CONDITIONAL USES:
Except as provided in this title or otherwise as provided by law, a principal building, structure or land use is permitted only in the
zones indicated in the following table 1.A use listed in table 1 of this section in any zone denoted by the letter"P"is permitted, by the
letter"A"is accessory use, and by the letter"C"is a conditional use. (Ord. 796, 6-21-2006)
TABLE 1
PRINCIPAL,ACCESSORY,AND CONDITIONAL
USES PERMITTED IN ZONES
Uses R-2A R-213 R-2C R-2113 R-2E R-2F
A state licensed residential facility or
a housing with services
establishment registered under
Minnesota state statutes chapter n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
144D serving from 7 through 16
persons or a licensed daycare
facility serving from 13 through 16
persons
A state licensed residential facility or
a housing with services
establishment registered under
Minnesota state statutes chapter
144D serving 6 or fewer persons, a
licensed daycare facility serving 12 P P P P P P
or fewer persons, and a group
family daycare facility licensed
under Minnesota rules, parts
9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve 14
or fewer children
Accessory apartments A A A A A A
Accessory buildings and structures
requiring a conditional use permit as C C C C C C
provided in section 11-3-3 of this
title
Accessory structures A A A A A A
Agriculture P P P P P P
Antennas and towers A A A A A A
Apartments n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
Boarding homes, lodging houses, C C C C C C
and tourist homes
Building and trailers temporarily
located for purposes of construction
or sales on the premises for a A A A A A A
period of not to exceed the time
necessary for such construction
Cemeteries and columbariums C C C C C C
Commercial horse stables, kennels, C C C C C C
boarding stables and similar uses
Decorative landscape features,
including, but not limited to, arbors, A A A A A A
fences, retaining walls, and terraces
Electromagnetic communication
facilities as regulated in section 11- C C C C C C
4-7 of this title
Essential service structures C C C C C C
Excavation incidental to A A A A A A
construction on the premises
Farmers' market, subject to
compliance of the criteria
established in section 11-8A-3 of A A A A A A
this title, "Farmers' market on
nonresidential property..."
Fences A A A A A A
Garage sales A A A A A A
Gardening and other horticultural
uses where materials or products
are grown but not sold on the A A A A A A
premises, unless in accordance with
state statutes
Golf courses and country clubs,
which may include a restaurant, on-
sale liquor license, assembly, and C C C C C C
accessory retail; tennis clubs, and
swimming pools serving more than
1 family
Group daycare/nursery school in a
religious institution, community n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
center, or academic education
institution
Home occupations A A A A A A
Hospitals for human care,
sanatoriums, rest homes and n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
nursing homes
Limited commercial ventures
conducted at historic properties as C C C C C C
defined in section 11-9H-4 of this
chapter
Municipal buildings and structures P P P P P P
Nonprofit clubs, lodges, social halls, n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
fraternal organizations, and clubs
Parking lots and parking areas A A A A A A
Parks and playgrounds P P P P P P
Private swimming pools, recreation
courts, and play apparatus intended A A A A A A
for and used by the owners of the
property
Public, private, and parochial
schools, and quasi-public buildings
and uses of a recreational, C C C C C C
educational, religious, cultural, or
public service types
Public utilities P P P P P P
Real estate sales in model homes A A A A A A
Religious institutions, including
those related structures on the C C C C C C
same site which are an integral part
of the facility
Repair and maintenance of motor
vehicles owned by the property A A A A A A
owner
Signs, complying with the applicable
regulations set forth in title 9, A A A A A A
chapter 8 of this code
Single-family detached dwelling; 1
dwelling per lot P P P n/a n/a n/a
Townhouses, row homes, or multi-
family apartments having 3 or more n/a n/a n/a n/a C C
residential units attached
Twin home n/a n/a n/a P P n/a
(Ord. 796, 6-21-2006; amd. Ord. 841, 8-13-2008; Ord. 884, 10-20-2010)
11-91-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following table 2 of minimum lot area, yard, and bulk requirements must be observed:
TABLE 2
MINIMUM LOT AREA,YARD,AND BULK REQUIREMENTS
R-2A R-2B R-2C R-2D R-2E R-2F
Minimum lot area for
detached single-family 11,000 sq.ft. 13,000 sq.ft. 21,500 sq.ft. n/a n/a n/a
dwellings
Minimum lot area for 2 single- n/a n/a n/a 20,000 sq.ft. 20,000 sq.ft. n/a
family units attached
Minimum lot width for
detached single-family 85 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. n/a n/a n/a
dwellings
Minimum lot width for 2 n/a n/a n/a 135 ft. 135 ft. n/a
single-family units attached
Minimum lot width at the right 65 ft. 65 ft. 85 ft. 90 ft. n/a n/a
of way line for cul-de-sac lots
Minimum lot width that the
minimum front yard setback 90 ft. 90 ft. 90 ft. 90 ft. n/a n/a
line for cul-de-sac lots
Minimum front yard setback
for attached garage if there is 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
no porch on the front of the
home
Minimum front yard setback
for attached
30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
garage if there is a porch on
the front yard
Minimum front yard setback 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
for all principal structures
Maximum projection of an
attached garage in front of 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. n/a n/a
the dwelling
Minimum front yard setback
for an attached garage with 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
the garage door facing a side
property line
Minimum rear yard setback 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
for all principal structures
Minimum interior side yard
setback for a principal 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
structure with less than 30
feet in height
Minimum interior side yard
setback for principal
structures that are greater 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
than 30 feet to 35 feet in
height
Minimum interior side yard
setback for nonliving area of 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
the principal structure
Minimum corner side yard
setback for a principal 25 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 50 ft.
structure adjacent to a
collector or arterial street
Minimum corner side yard
setback for a principal 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 35 ft.
structure adjacent to a local
street
Maximum lot coverage of all 50% 50% 50% 50% 40% 40%
impervious surfaces
Maximum principal structure 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 45 ft.
height
(Ord. 796, 6-21-2006)
11-91-4: SINGLE-FAMILY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The following performance standards for all new single-family residential development zoned R-2A, R-213, and R-2C must be
observed:
A. The minimum finished floor area for the following dwelling types areas follows:
Single-family rambler 1,500 square feet
All other single-family designs 2,000 square feet
(Ord. 796, 6-21-2006)
11-91-5: MULTI-FAMILY AND TOWNHOUSE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The following performance standards for all new multi-family and townhouse residential development must be observed:
A. A minimum of thirty percent(30%)of all townhouse structures'and sixty percent(60%)of all multiple-family structures'
exterior elevations, exclusive of doors,windows, and garage doors must be covered by brick or artificial stone. (Ord. 827, 10-17-
2007)
B. The minimum finished floor area for the following dwelling types zoned R-2D, R-2E, and R-2F are as follows:
Detached townhomes without basements 1,700 square feet
Detached townhomes with basements 1,500 square feet
Attached townhomes without basements 1,400 square feet
Attached townhomes with basements 1,200 square feet
C. Site and architectural plans will be reviewed by a licensed design professional selected by the city. The cost for this review
will be paid by the developer as part of the planning application escrow fee.
D. Structures must incorporate varied and articulated facades. Buildings must include prominent entry features, pitched roofs,
and transitional architectural features such as porches and covered stoops. (Ord. 796, 6-21-2006)
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Minnesota State Regulations
Updated November 20, 2012
State Regulation of Private and Home Schools— Map
Private Schools
Accreditation, Registration, Licensing, and Approval
• Minnesota defines a nonpublic school as any school, church or religious organization, or home school
where a student can fulfill compulsory education requirements, that is located in the state, and that
meets the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Minn. Stat. Ann. §12313.41, Subd. 9.
• Accreditation is optional.
The Nonpublic Education Council may recognize educational accrediting agencies. Minn. Stat.
Ann. §123B.445.
Minnesota nonpublic schools (traditional private schools or home schools)that are directly
accredited by an organization that has been recognized by the Minnesota Nonpublic Education
Council or the Commissioner of Education are eligible for reduced reporting requirements to the
superintendents of the districts where their students reside, as outlined in Minn. Stat. Ann.
§120A.22, Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Law.
• No requirements for Registration.
• No requirements for Licensing.
• No requirements for Approval.
Teacher Certification
• Teacher certification is optional. An instructor in Minnesota must meet one of the following criteria: Hold
a valid Minnesota teaching license for the grade level at which he or she will teach; be directly
supervised by an individual with a valid Minnesota teaching license; successfully complete a teacher
competency examination; provide instruction in a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency
recognized by the commissioner. Minn. Stat. Ann. §122A.15; hold a baccalaureate degree; be a parent
of a child whose performance is assessed each year in accordance with Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22,
Subd.11. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22, Subd. 10.
Length of School Year and Days
The state does not regulate the length of the school year for students attending nonpublic schools.
Curriculum
• Minnesota's compulsory education law requires instruction in 1) basic communication skills, including
reading, writing, literature, and fine arts; 2) mathematics and science; 3) social studies, including history,
geography, and government; and 4) health and physical education. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22, Subd. 9.
• Instruction, textbooks, and materials must be offered in the English language. Minn. Stat. Ann. §
120A.22. Another language may be used for students with limited English proficiency. Minn. Stat. Ann.
§§124D.59-124D.61 et seq.
• School districts may provide nonpublic school students of limited English proficiency the opportunity to
participate in specially designed programs for such students attending public school. Minn. Stat. Ann.
§124D.65, Subd. 6.
• Nonprofit, nonpublic, nonsectarian schools may contract with local school districts to provide educational
services to at-risk children under the state's High School Graduation Incentives Program. Minn. Stat.
Ann. §124D.68.
• Nonpublic schools may contract with local school districts to provide American Indian language and
culture education programs to American Indian children. Minn. Stat. Ann. §124D.74.
• The State Department of Education may provide assistance to nonpublic schools participating in a local
school district's violence prevention education program at neutral sites. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120B.22.
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Recordkeeping and Reports
• Nonpublic schools must complete and submit the Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Report to the local
superintendent by October 1 of each school year. The report requires the name, age, and address of
each child receiving instruction. In addition, schools not accredited by the Minnesota Department of
Education or an accrediting organization recognized by the Minnesota Nonpublic Education Council
must also report the name of each instructor and evidence of their qualifications; and they must make
available documentation that the requisite subjects are being taught and provide class schedules,
materials for instruction, and descriptions of methods used to assess student achievement. Minn. Stat.
Ann. §120A.24.
• Nonpublic school administrators are responsible for issuing age certificates for students in attendance
who wish to obtain employment. Minn. Stat. Ann. §181A.06.
• Any minor 14 or 15 years of age who wishes to work on school days during school hours shall first
secure an employment certificate. The certificate shall be issued only by the school district
superintendent, the superintendent's agent, or some other person designated by the board of education.
The employment certificate shall be issued only for a specific position with a designated employer and
shall be issued only in the following circumstances:
1. if a minor is to be employed in an occupation not prohibited by rules promulgated under Minn.
Stat. Ann. §181A.09 and as evidence thereof presents a signed statement from the prospective
employer; and
2. if the parent or guardian of the minor consents to the employment; and
3. if the issuing officer believes the minor is physically capable of handling the job in question and
further believes the best interests of the minor will be served by permitting the minor to work.
Health and Safety Requirements
• Immunizations are mandatory for students attending any elementary or secondary school in Minnesota
unless contraindicated for medical reasons or contrary to conscientiously held beliefs of the parent or
guardian or emancipated student. Minn. Stat. Ann. §121A.15.
• The State Department of Education may assist private schools participating in a local school district's
AIDS prevention or AIDS risk-reduction program at a neutral site. Minn. Stat. Ann. §121A.23.
• Private schools not subject to crisis management policy requirements in accordance with Minn. Stat.
Ann. §121A.035 are required to have at least five school lockdown drills, five school fire drills consistent
with Minn. Stat. Ann. § 299F.30, and one tornado drill. 2006 Omnibus Education Policy Act, Chapter 263
Article 1 Section 7.
• Private schools are required to have at least nine fire drills each school year and to keep all doors and
exits unlocked from the inside during school hours. Records of drills must be posted for review by the
state fire marshal. Minn. Stat. Ann. §299F.30.
• All schools must be operated in compliance with the uniform fire code. Minn. Stat. Ann. §299F.391.
• Private schools may develop a voluntary fingerprinting program for pupils in conjunction with law
enforcement agencies having jurisdiction where the nonpublic school is located. Minn. Stat. Ann.
§123B.07.
• Private schools may participate in school district chemical abuse programs. Teachers at participating
schools have a duty to report incidences of chemical abuse on school property or at school-related
activities. Minn. Stat. Ann. §§121 A.26; 121 A.29.
• Local authorities may establish the speed limit within a school zone of a private school based on an
engineering and traffic investigation. Minn. Stat. Ann. §169.14, Subd. 5a.
• The commissioner of public safety distributes a missing children's bulletin to private schools on a
quarterly basis. Minn. Stat. Ann. §299C.54.
• An assault against a private school teacher performing official duties that results in demonstrable bodily
harm is a gross misdemeanor. Minn. Stat. Ann. §609.2231 Subd. 5.
• Private school instructional or supervisory staff may use reasonable force to restrain a student from self-
injury or injury to another or to property. Minn. Stat. Ann. §609.379.
Transportation
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• A school district eligible to receive state aid for transportation must provide equal transportation within
the district for all school children to any school when transportation is necessary because of distance or
traffic conditions. Transportation may be provided under limited circumstances to out-of-district schools.
Transportation is also authorized for private school students receiving pupil support services at public
schools or neutral sites. Minn. Stat. Ann. §12313.86.
• Private school students transported by a public school district must act in accordance with the student
bus conduct and discipline policies of the transporting public school district. 2006 Omnibus Education
Policy Act, Chapter 263 Article 1 Section 10.
• Public transportation of private school students attending parochial schools does not violate the
Minnesota constitutional provision prohibiting the use of public funds to support sectarian schools.
Americans United Inc. as Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State v.
Ind. School Dist. No. 622, Ramsey County, 179 N.W.2d 146, Minnesota Supreme Court (1970).
Textbooks
• Local school districts must provide or loan "textbooks, individualized instruction or cooperative learning
materials, and standardizes tests"to students enrolled in nonpublic schools upon formal request on
designated forms. Textbooks include only those secular, neutral, and non-ideological textbooks available
to public school students. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.42.
• If the state appropriation for services is not sufficient, the State Department of Education must notify the
school districts of the need to prorate the appropriation. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.47.
Testing
• Local school districts must provide standardized testing services to students enrolled in private schools
upon formal request. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.42.
• Students attending private schools that are not accredited by a state-recognized accrediting agency
must be assessed annually using a nationally norm-referenced standardized achievement examination.
Students attending private schools accredited by a state-recognized accrediting agency are exempt from
the testing requirement. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22, Subd. 11.
• Minnesota may pay all or part of the fee for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations for needy students
attending nonpublic schools. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120B.13.
Special Education
• Students with disabilities attending private schools that fulfill the compulsory instruction requirements
and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may not be denied special instruction and
services on a shared time basis through the public school. Transportation to and from the nonpublic
school may be provided by the school district. Minn. Stat. Ann. §125A.18.
• Educational institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or
disability, or from failing to ensure physical and program access for persons with disabilities. Religious
corporations, associations, and societies are exempt with respect to qualifications based on religion or
sexual orientation, when these are bona fide occupational qualifications. Religious or denominational
institutions may limit or give preference to applicants of the same religion. Single-sex private schools are
also permitted. Minn. Stat. Ann. §§363.02 Subd. 1, 3; 363.03 Subd. 5.
Nursing and Health
• Local school districts must provide equivalent health services and guidance or counseling services "as
are provided to public school pupils by the district where the nonpublic schools is located"to students
attending nonpublic schools upon formal request. Health and guidance and counseling services may be
provided on the nonpublic school grounds. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.44.
• Nonpublic school students may participate in the state's milk program that ensures all students have
access to milk on a daily basis. Minn. Stat. Ann. §124D.118.
• If a nonpublic school participates in the school lunch aid program or school breakfast program, the
school must make lactose-reduced milk available to students. Minn. Stat. Ann. §124D.114.
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• If a nonpublic school participates in the school lunch aid program or school breakfast program, state aid
is provided on a per-meal basis in addition to the federal reimbursements. Minn. Stat. Ann. §124.D.111
and 124D.1158.
Technology
• Minnesota traditional nonpublic schools may purchase computers through the Minnesota Computers for
Schools Program. Computers for Schools is a program of the Minnesota Correctional Facility, where
inmates refurbish computers donated by corporations.
• Minnesota traditional nonpublic schools are covered under the Telecommunications/Internet Access
Equity Aid. Minn. Stat. Ann. §125B.26.
• Minnesota nonpublic schools may participate in the federal E-Rate program.
Professional Development
• Nonpublic school administrative units are eligible for nonvoting associate memberships in the
Educational Cooperative Service Units. The ECSU performs educational planning on a regional basis
and provides educational programs and services. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123A.21, Subd. 3.
• The Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation was established to promote academic excellence in
Minnesota public and nonpublic schools. Through the foundation, students and teachers are recognized
for academic excellence, and an academic league provides competition for public and nonpublic
students in elementary and secondary schools. Minn. Stat. Ann. §124D.94, Subd. 2.
Reimbursement for Performing State and Local Functions
There is no state policy at this time.
Tax Exemption
• A nonprofit nonpublic school may complete the Minnesota Department of Revenue's Application for
Nonprofit Exempt Status—Sales Tax. Minn. Stat. Ann. §297A.70.
Public Aid for Private Education
• Constitutional Provisions: "In no case shall any public money or property be appropriated or used for
the support of schools wherein the distinctive doctrines, creeds or tenets of any particular Christian or
other religious sect are promulgated or taught." Minn. Const. art. XIII, § 2.
• Programs for Financial Assistance for Attendance at Private Schools: K-12 Education Credit and
Subtraction Program provides financial assistance to parents of qualifying students through Minnesota
tax credits for qualified educational expenses. Students qualify if they attend a public, private, or home
school. Qualified educational expenses include tutoring by a qualified instructor; fees for qualified after-
school programs; tuition for qualified summer camps; music lessons; qualified nonreligious books and
materials; purchase or rental of musical instruments for use in regular school music classes; qualified
transportation costs; and up to $200 in computer related expense. The subtraction program was enacted
in 1955 and expanded in 1997. It allows parents of qualifying students to receive subtractions from their
taxable income for qualified expenses that are covered by the tax credit, as well as tuition for private
school and college courses that satisfy high school graduation requirements. The same expense cannot
be claimed as both a credit and subtraction. The amount of the credit is 75 percent of the amount
expended, with income restrictions on the maximum credit amount. The maximum subtraction amount is
$1,625 for students in grades K-6 and $2,500 for students in grades 7-12. Minn. Stat. Ann. §290.0674
and Minn. Stat. Ann. §290.01.
Home Schools
• "The parent of a child is primarily responsible for assuring that the child acquires knowledge and skills
that are essential for effective citizenship." Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22.
• A home school is defined as a nonpublic school wherein a resident of Minnesota may legally fulfill the
compulsory instruction requirements. The home school must be located within the state and must meet
the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352). Minn. Stat. Ann.
§123B.41.
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• The local superintendent is responsible for ensuring compliance with Minnesota's compulsory instruction
law. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.26.
Initial and Renewal Applications
• A parent conducting a home school must complete and submit documentation that meets annual
reporting requirements to the local superintendent by October 1 of the first school year"the child
receives instruction after reaching the age of seven." Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.24.
• Home school instructors submit to the local superintendent either a full report or a Letter of Intent to
Continue Homeschooling. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.24, §120A.22, §121A.15.
Curriculum and Instruction
• Home schools are required to provide instruction in: 1) basic communication skills, including reading,
writing, literature, and fine arts; 2) mathematics and science; 3) social studies, including history,
geography, and government; and 4) health and physical education. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22.
• Instruction, textbooks, and materials must be in the English language. It is permissible to use another
language in addition to English, according to Minn. Stat. Ann. §124D.59-124D.61.
• Home school students may take non-elective core courses in the local public school at the discretion of
the local school district. Local school districts receive prorated funding from the state for the portion of
time used to educate nonpublic school students. Minn. Stat. Ann. §126C.19.
• Home school students are eligible to participate in cocurricular activities in their resident local school
district. Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.49.
• Teacher certification is not required. However, if the home school is not accredited by a Minnesota state-
recognized accrediting agency (TEACH or HBEA as of September 2008), then the parent is required to
submit instructor qualifications in accordance with the Compulsory Instruction Law. Minn. Stat. Ann.
§120A.22, Subd.10(6).
Assessment and Diplomas
• A home school student is required each year to be "assessed using a nationally norm-referenced
standardized achievement examination." Both the parent and the superintendent must agree on the
specific examination, the administration, and location of the examination. Minn. Stat. Ann. §120A.22,
Subd.11.
Health
• Home schools must submit immunization to the local school district in which the home school is located
the first year of the child's homeschooling in Minnesota and the grade seven year. Minn. Stat. Ann.
§121A.15.
Tax Exemption
• Limited aid is available. Costs can include instructional materials, field trips, and most importantly,
parental time, as the parent/guardian is the instructor and administrator of the homeschool. Minn. Stat.
Ann. §§123B.41, 290.0674.
Public School Access
• School districts "shall allow all resident pupils receiving instruction in a home school ... to be eligible to
fully participate in extracurricular [but not co-curricular] activities on the same basis as public school
students."Minn. Stat. Ann. §123B.49, Subd.4(a).
• Shared Time—School districts may establish policies that allow nonpublic school students who reside in
a district to take public school classes to fulfill the district's graduation requirements. Local policy
determines which classes are eligible and other factors may affect a nonpublic school student's ability to
enroll. Minn. Stat. Ann. §§126C.19; 126C.01, Subd. 6-8.
Web Resources
Information and Legislation
• Minnesota Department of Education (MDE): School and Enrollment Choices Homeschool Full Report,
Letter of Intent to Homeschool, Frequently Asked Questions about Homeschooling
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• MDE: Nonpublic Education Council
Minnesota Department of Revenue: Education Credit and Subtraction
• 2012 Minnesota Statutes
• Chapters 120— 129B, Education Code: Prekindergarten — Grade 12
• 2012 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)— NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS
• 2012 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)— HOME SCHOOLS
Contact Information--State and Federal Departments of
Education
• Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
Phone: 651-582-8200
Fax: 651-582-8724
E-mail: mde.contactus@state.mn.us
Website: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.htmI
• U.S. Department of Education, Minnesota
https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/minnesota.html
Lake Elmo "School, public and private" amendment request
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(Ord.2012-073,passed 3-19-2013)
§154.401 PERMITTED,CONDITIONAL,AND INTERIM USES.
Table 9-1 lists all permitted,conditional,and interim uses allowed in the rural districts."P"
indicates a permitted use,"C"a conditional use,and"P'an interim use.Uses not so indicated
shall be considered prohibited.Cross-references listed in the table under"Standards"indicate the
location within this Ordinance of specific development standards that apply to the listed use.
A. Combinations of Uses.Principal and accessory uses may be combined on a single parcel.
Table 9-1: Permitted,Conditional,and Interim Uses,Rural Districts
RT A RR RS RE Standard
Residential Uses
Household Living
Single-Family Detached D%velling P P P P P 154.404(A)
Secondary Ihvelling P - - 154.404(D)
Services kb
Self Service Storage Facility I. I. - - 154.404(G)
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Facility - C - - 154.306(C)
Parks and Open Areas P ! P ! P P P 154.012(B)(7)
Restricted Recreation - C - 154.306(B)
Agricultural and Related Uses
Ap iculttual Entertairnuent Business I I I 154.914
Agricultural Production P I P ! P - 154.012(B)(9)
Agricultural Sales Business I I I - + 154.913
Agricultural Senices C I C i - - T 154.404(I)
Forestry Operations - P - - - 154.012(B)(9)
Greenhouses,Non Retail C I C C - 154.012(B)(9)
Wayside Stand P P P 154.012(B)(9)
Industrial and Extractive Uses
Motor Freight and Warehousing I' 154.404(G)
Alternative Energy
Solar Fann I C C 154.308(A)
Wind Generator—Ground Mounted C ! C i C ! C C ! 154,308(B)
Wind Generator—Roof/Structure Mounted C C C ! C C 154.308(B)
Accessory Uses
Bed and Breakfast P P P ! P P 154.310(A)
Domestic Pets P P '• P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Family Day Care P P I P P P I 154.012(B)(12)
Home Occupation I P P P P P 154.310(E)
Kennel,Private C I C I C - - 154.012(B)(12)
Table 9-1: Permitted,Conditional,and Interim Uses,Rural Districts
RT A RR RS RE Standard
Solar Energy Systems P P P P P 154.310(C)
Stable,Private C C C 154.012(B)(12)
Swimming Pools,Hot Tubs,Etc. P I P P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Temporary Sales P P P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Water-Oriented Accessory Structures P P P P P 154.800
Wind Generator—Ground Mounted I C C I C C C 154.308(B)
Wind Generator—Roof/Structure Mounted I C C C C C 154.308(B)
Other Structures Typically Incidental and i P P I P j P P I
Clearly Subordinate to Permitted Uses
Commercial Wedding Ceremony Venue i I I i I 154.310(D)
Open Space Preservation Development
OP Development C C Article 16
Notes to Rural Districts Table 9-1
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f. Proposed language for ordinance amendment. Identification of the proposed
substitute wording for the zoning text.
Add the line "Schools, Public and Private" under Accessory Uses in 154.401, Table 9-1.
Accessory Uses
Bed and Breakfast P P I P I P ! P i 154.310(A)
Domestic Pets ! P P i P i P P 154.012(B)(12)
Family Day Care ! P P P i P P 154.012(B)(12)
Home Occupation ! P P i P i P P 154.310(E)
Kennel,Private i C i C i C i - 154.012(B)(12)
School,Public and Private c c c c c 154.303(A)
Add a descriptor K under 154.404 SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
§154.404 SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development of land within the rural districts shall follow established standards for traffic
circulation,landscape design,parking,signs and other considerations as specified in Articles 7,8
and 9.(Ord.08-152,passed 10-01-2016)The following standards apply to specific uses,and are
organized by district.
A. Single-Family Detached Dwelling,All Rural Districts.All single-family dwellings shall
be at least twenty-four(24)feet in width,at least nine hundred sixty(960)square feet in
area,and be placed on a permanent foundation.
B. Septic Drainfield Regulation,A,RR,and RS Districts.All lots must have at least 20,000
square feet of land suitable for septic drainfields and area sufficient for 2 separate and
distinct drainfield sites.Placement of the second required drainfield between the trenches
of the first drainfield is prohibited.
C. Septic Drainfield Regulation,RE District.All new subdivided lots shall have a minimum
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screening may be required.
J. Agricultural Services and Support,RT,A Districts
l. A facility established after the effective date of this ordinance shall have direct
access to a collector or higher classification street.
2. An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property may be
required,to include landscaping,screening and other site improvements
consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
3. All processing of animal or dairy products shall take place within an enclosed
building.
K. Schools, Public and Private. The facility shall occupy a site at least five
(5) acres in size.
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g. A narrative describing your reason for requesting zoning text amendment. Your
description should include how you would be impacted by the zoning text
amendment.
I wish to bring my small private microschool to a Lake Elmo Rural Residential property. Lake Elmo's
location and accessibility makes it the most desirable location for my school, as our student body draws
from Hudson and the entire St. Croix River Valley all the way to the Metro area. Lake Elmo has a unique
small town charm that will work hand in hand with our 'one-room schoolhouse of the future'.
Awakening Spirit Farm School is registered with the state of MN as a nonpublic(private) school. We
take highly sensitive students who currently'hate school' and help them reignite a love of learning.
Between 2-5%of all school age children suffer from anxiety-based school refusal. It presents between
the ages of 5-6 and 10-11. These children are not troublemakers. They, in fact,tend to have average or
above-average intelligence, but they may develop serious educational or social problems if fears and
anxieties keep them away from school. When they do attend, they suffer from stomachaches,
headaches, crying jags and even behavior problems. No true learning is possible when they are stuck in
a fight-flight-freeze brain pattern.
As we are a very small school, we operate as an old fashioned one-room schoolhouse, with two mixed
age classrooms (a mixed age kindergarten and an upper elementary/middle school). We have three full
time teachers with a maximum student body of 24. As a home-like environment is crucial to our vision
of creating a warm and nurturing space. Our beautiful, natural classroom will eliminate stressors like
chaotic halls, bells, overcrowding and active shooter drills. We will use essential oils, art,therapy
animals, movement, purposeful farm and garden work, prayer and meditation to provide ongoing
stress-relief.
Please see the attached brochure for more information about the school.
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How the text amendment meets the Comprehensive Plan.
"Living Healthy in Washington County" is striving to make a positive difference across the county,
including supporting policy changes within schools and communities around healthy youth
development. Our school fits in this plan as we provide a wellness-based education alternative for the
community's youth.
City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan 2040
CG Goal#1: Promote Lake Elmo as an exceptional place to live because of its proximity to the
metropolitan area and access to healthcare, culture, and jobs.
Strategy c. Identify opportunities to bring new businesses and services to the community that
support existing and future residents and neighborhoods.
Awakening Spirit Farm School will be employing three full time teachers year-round. We will also bring
additional K-8 educational options for families who would benefit from the services and setting that our
school can provide. Our one-room schoolhouse of the future will add to the unique small-town charm
of the Lake Elmo community.
CG Goal#4. Provide a framework for developers and land owners that clearly communicates the
desires and expectations of the City for specifically guided areas of the community.
Strategy b. Strengthen existing ordinances, zoning districts and other regulatory tools to clearly, and
directly, support the Comprehensive Plan and land use designations.
Currently, schools (public and private) are not addressed in the Residential District use tables, but they
are in the Urban Residential District use tables. By adopting this text amendment, the City of Lake Elmo
will update its municipal code to align ordinances within its own code and that of neighboring cities.
Seven cities include language in their city code to allow for conditional use permits of Rural/Ag zoned
parcels to support schools: Woodbury, Orono, Cottage Grove, Rogers, Bayport, Lakeland, Grant.
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LU Goal #1. Work with residents, developers, land owners and other stakeholders through the
development process and require development that is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
Strategy a. Create clearly defined land use designations that are responsive to a dynamic market
place and create a balanced land use pattern
By adopting this text amendment to extend conditional use permits to schools on rural residential
parcels,the City of Lake Elmo will be able to clearly define land use on a dynamic and case by case basis.
How the text amendment will impact the zoning and the subdivision code.
Conditional usage for"Schools, public and private" is allowed in Urban Residential districts in existing
Lake Elmo code.
Article XII. Urban Residential Districts, section § 154.45 allows for conditional use approval for"Schools,
public and private" in "Low Density Residential Districts (LDR)", "Urban Medium Density Residential
District(MDR)" and "Urban High Density(HDR) parcels" 154.301
No changes are proposed to the subdivision code.
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City of Orono
After talking with the Planner perspective school properties of 15 acres or less would need to
follow the CUP process and appropriate conditions would be applied during the CUP review.
The following information is the criteria that is used by Orono to review conditional use permits.
RR-113 Sect 78-418 (11) Schools, daycare centers,uses accessory to a high school on lots less than 15
acres.
a. Pre-kindergarten,primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a curriculum
similar to a pre-kindergarten,primary or secondary school. Schools may include before and after
school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a public or
private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses, is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is owned by
the local school district;
2.Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential
use.
Sec. 78-916.-Granting of permit.
(a) The planning commission may recommend and the council may grant a conditional use permit as
the use permit was applied for or in modified form. On the basis of the application and the evidence
submitted,the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be:
(1) Consistent with the community management plan;
(2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as
required by article V, division 3 of the City Code;
(3)Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management;
(4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system;
(5)Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost;
(6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is
planned to be used in the future;
(7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area,unless a change of character is
called for in the community management plan;
(8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area,
unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan;
(9)Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or
have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment
or impact of generally permitted uses;
(10)Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and
activities likely to disturb surrounding uses;
(11)Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust,
electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means;
(12)Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets,parking needs that cause
a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access;
(13)Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to
minimize environmental impact;
(14)All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public
right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; and
(15)Not detrimental to the public health,public safety, or general welfare.
(b)A conditional use permit may be granted subject to such conditions as the council may prescribe.
(c)A conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the city
council are observed,but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending
official controls to change the status of conditional uses.
(d)A certified copy of any conditional use permit shall be filed with the county recorder or registrar
of titles. The conditional use permit shall include the legal description of the property included.
Cottage Grove
City Staff spoke to the Planner for Cottage Grove and they indicated a similar process as
Orono. If a plan were to come in, in a district where a school was allowed conditions would
be applied during review. The following information is the criteria that Cottage Grove
would use to review conditional use permits.
11-2-9: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
A. Purpose And Interpretation: In order to give the district use regulations of this Title the
flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, in certain districts
conditional uses are permitted, subject to the granting of a use permit.
Conditional uses include those uses generally not suitable in a particular zoning district,but
which may, under some circumstances, be suitable. When such circumstances exist, a conditional
use permit may be granted. The permit shall be issued for a particular use and not for a particular
person or firm.
B. Conditions Imposed; Performance Bond:
1. Conditions may be applied to issuance of the permit, and a periodic review of the
permit may be required. Such conditions for conditional use permits for land designated to be
flood plain may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Modification of waste treatment and water supply facilities;
b. Limitations on period of use, occupancy, and operation;
c. Imposition of operational controls, sureties, and deed restrictions;
d. Requirements for construction of channel modifications, compensatory storage,
dikes, levees, and other protective measures;
e. Floodproofing measures, in accordance with the State Building Code and this
Title. The applicant shall submit a plan or document certified by a registered professional
engineer or architect that the floodproofing measures are consistent with the regulatory
flood protection elevation and associate flood factors for the particular area.
2. A performance bond of sufficient duration and amount to complete any of the
conditions set forth in a permit may be required and, if so, shall be filed with the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of a building permit.
C. Application For Permit: An application for a conditional use permit shall be filed with the
Director of Community Development and shall be accompanied by twelve (12) copies of a site
plan meeting all of the requirements of Section 11-2-4 of this Chapter.
D. Public Hearing By Planning Commission: The Planning Commission shall hold at least one
public hearing, giving the same public notice and making its written report to the City Council as
required for amendments in subsections 11-2-81) and E of this
Chapter.
E. Action By Council: Action on conditional use permit applications shall be taken by the City
Council by the same procedures as required for amendments by subsection 11-2-8F of this
Chapter; except, that the granting of a conditional use permit shall require a majority vote of the
City Council.
F. Criteria For Issuance Of Permit: In granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall
find that:
1. The use will be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the
purpose, intent and applicable standards of this Title.
2. The use shall be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the
existing or intended character of that zoning district in which it is located.
3. The use shall not depreciate values of surrounding property.
4. The use shall not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential
surrounding land uses due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration,
general unsightliness or other nuisances.
5. The use shall generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets as defined by the
transportation element of the
Comprehensive Plan. The use shall not create traffic congestion,unsafe access or parking needs
that will cause inconveniences to the adjoining properties.
6. The use shall be served adequately by essential public services, such as streets, police,
fire protection and utilities.
7. The use shall not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services and shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the City.
8. The use shall preserve and incorporate the site's important natural and scenic features
into the development design.
9. The use shall cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
10. The use shall not adversely affect the potential development of adjacent vacant land.
11. In the case of flood plain applications, the following items shall be considered in
addition to the aforementioned criteria:
a. The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities
caused by encroachments;
b. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or downstream to the
injury of others or that they may block bridges, culverts or other hydraulic
structures;
c. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these
systems to prevent disease, contamination and unsanitary conditions;
d. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage, and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
e. The requirements of the facility for a water front location;
f. The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed
use;
g. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing flood plain development
and flood plain development anticipated in the foreseeable future;
h. The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive Plan and flood plain
management program for the area;
i. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and
emergency vehicles;
j. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of
the flood waters expected at the site; and
k. Such other factors which are relevant to the purposes of locating the proposed
use in the flood plain.
G. Revocation Of Permit: A violation of any condition set forth in a conditional use permit shall
be a violation of this Title and shall constitute grounds for revocation of the conditional use
permit by the City Council.
H. Expiration Of Permit: A conditional use permit shall become void one year after it was
granted, unless made use of within the year, or such longer period as the City Council may
provide. (1971 Code § 28-14)
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.08-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY ZONING CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTIRICT TO ALLOW SCHOOLS FOR
PROPERTIES MEETING THE ESTABLISHED SITE CRITERIA.
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land
Use:Chapter 154 Zoning Code;Article IX Specific Development Standards:by amending
Section 154.303 Standards for Services;
§154.303 STANDARDS FOR SERVICES.
A. Educational Services.Except in the industrial districts,all typical activities shall be
conducted within an enclosed building.
B. Schools,Public and Private(For the rural zoning districts).
1. The minimum lot area required for a rural school shall be 5 acres.
2. An affiliate of the school must live on site as a permanent resident.
3. *The site must have primary access to a roadway that is not classified as a
neighborhood street or a`13 Minor"in the Comprehensive plan.
4. All parkin¢shall be contained on site and shall follow the standards in section
154.210
5. Student drop off and pick up must occur on site.
6. The buildings on site which are intended for use by the school will be subject to a
review by the City Building Official and the Fire Chief.
a.The applicant must have a pre application meeting on site with the Building Formatted
Official before final submission of a land use application.
7. The buildings must meet the Minnesota State Building Code for the proposed use.
8. The School must comply with the applicable requirements of the U.S.and/or
Minnesota Department of Education.
9. The septic system shall be inspected and approved by Washington County verifying
the site can functionally support the allotted number of students and Staff.
a.The septic approval/review shall be provided to the City. �— Formatted
10.All structural additions and modifications if desired,shall be structurally similar by
design and color to the existing structure and shall represent the appearance of a
residential property.
11.There shall be no overnight activities.
12. There shall be no more than 25 students on site at a time.
A,13. All school assemblies(Such as plates,parent teacher conference,etc.)shall be Formatted
conducted Monday through Friday. All assemblies desired outside of this time frame
shall be conducted off site.
B-.C. Medical Facilities.The facility shall have access to an arterial or collector street of
sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that the use will generate.A minimum of two
(2)access points shall be provided.
1. Any new hospital or expansion of an existing hospital shall submit a master plan that
shall describe proposed physical development for at least a ten(10)year period,and
shall include a description of proposed development phases and plans,estimated dates of
construction and anticipated interim uses of property.
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2. Landing pads for helicopters involved in emergency rescue operations,and helicopter
flight paths shall meet all applicable federal and state requirements.
ED. Nursing and Personal Care
1. To the extent practical,all new construction or additions to existing buildings shall be
compatible with the scale and character of the existing building and surrounding
neighborhood.
2.The site shall maintain a minimum of fifty(50)square feet of green space per resident,
consisting of outdoor seating areas,gardens and/or recreational facilities.In cases of
unique circumstances,the City may consider public parks or plazas within three hundred
(300)feet of the site to meet this requirement.It is the responsibility of the applicant to
demonstrate why the green space cannot be located on-site.
3.An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property may be required,to
include landscaping,screening and other site improvements consistent with the character
of the neighborhood.
ICE. Self-Service Storage Facility
1.No commercial transactions shall be permitted other than the rental or sale of storage units.
2.No more than one(1)unit shall be accessed directly from the public street.
3.Site design shall accommodate a logical and safe vehicle and pedestrian circulation
pattern.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land
Use:Chapter 154 Zoning Code;Article XI Rural Districts:by amending Section 154.401,
Table 9-1 Permitted,Conditional,and Interim Uses,Rural distircts;
Table 9-1: Permitted,Conditional,and Interim Uses,Rural Districts
Accessory Uses Ki A RR RS RE
Bed and Breakfast P P P P P 154.310(A)
Domestic Pets P P P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Family Day Care P ! P P ! P P 154.012(B)(12)
Home Occupation P ! P 1 P ! P ; P ! 154.310(E)
Kennel,Private C ! C C1 154.012(B)(12)
Solar Energy Systems P ! P P ! P P ' 154.310(C)
Stable,Private C ! C C ! - - 154.012(B)(12)
Swimming Pools,Hot Tubs,Etc. P ! P P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Temporary Sales P ! P P P P 154.012(B)(12)
Water-Oriented Accessory Structures P ! P P P P 154.800
Wind Generator—Ground Mounted C ! C C C C 154.308(B)
Wind Generator—Roof/Structure Mounted C C C C C 154.308(B)
Other Structures Typically Incidental and p ! p ! p ! p ! p
Clearly Subordinate to Permitted Uses
Commercial Wedding Ceremony Venue I I I 154.310(D)
Schools,Public and Private C C C C C 154.303(B)
Open Space Preservation Development
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 4. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08- was adopted on this day of
2020,by a vote of Ayes and Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson,Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Johnson,City Clerk
This Ordinance 08- was published on the day of 12020.
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Appeals from the zoning administrator's determinations and questions or doubt concerning the exact
location of district boundary lines shall be heard by the board of zoning appeals and adjustments and a
recommendation made to the council.
(Code 1984, § 10.16(4))
Sec. 78-165. -Vacations do not affect boundary lines.
Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the city, the zoning
district abutting the centerline of the alley or public way shall not be affected by such proceeding.
(Code 1984, § 10.16(5))
Sec. 78-166. -Annexations.
Any property duly annexed to the city shall become a part of the RR-1A district unless it was
otherwise zoned in the adjoining municipality before annexation, in which case it will fall in the zone most
closely approximating the zone in the municipality from which it was annexed.
(Code 1984, § 10.16(6))
Secs. 78-167-78-200. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. -GENERALLY
Sec. 78-201. - Interpretation and application of zoning district uses.
This article sets forth the permitted, conditional and accessory uses that are allowed in zoning
districts. Uses listed as permitted uses constitute allowable principal uses of a property. Uses listed as
conditional uses require a conditional use permit. Listed accessory uses are subordinate to and
considered as customarily incidental to the principal permitted or conditional use on the property.
(Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 2, 6-10-2013)
Secs. 78-202-78-225. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - R-1A ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 78-226. - Purpose.
The R-1A one-family residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow a combination
of low-density residential development and limited agricultural activity. Planned residential developments
may be allowed by conditional use permit. The district shall have immediate access to highways and
public sanitary sewer.
(7) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
Secs. 78-231-78-250. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - R-113 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 78-251. - Purpose.
The R-1 B one-family residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow denser
residential development. Planned residential developments may be allowed by conditional use permits.
The district shall have immediate access to highways and public sanitary sewer.
Sec. 78-253. -Conditional uses.
Within any R-1 B one-family residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the following
uses except by conditional use permit:
(7) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
(8) Two-family dwelling, provided that:
a. Public sanity sewer service is available;
b. The lot is adjacent to a commercial or industrial parcel;
c. The dwelling is within 200 feet of the commercial or industrial parcel; and
d. The design of the dwelling is compatible with the surrounding residences.
(9) Columbaria, provided that all portions of columbaria located at or below ground shall be located
at least five feet from any adjacent lot line and at least 50 feet from principal structures located
on any adjacent property, whether such property is zoned for residential or non-residential use.
All portions of columbaria located above ground shall meet the following standards:
a. Located at least ten feet from property boundaries.
b. Located at least 50 feet from principal structures located on any adjacent property, whether
such property is zoned for residential or non-residential use.
c. Located at least ten feet from the edge of the paved, traveled roadway.
d Shall not exceed eight feet in height including any appurtenances.
e. Direct views from all adjoining residential parcels shall be buffered by appropriate means.
Secs. 78-256-78-280. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 78-141. - Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to establish a formal site plan review procedure for commercial and
industrial uses and provide regulations pertaining to the enforcement of site design consistent with the
requirements of this division in advance of building permit issuance.
Subdivision I. - In General
Sec. 78-303. -Conditional uses.
Within any LR-1A one-family lakeshore residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the
following uses except by conditional use permit:
(8) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
Subdivision III. - LR-1B One-Family Lakeshore Residential District
Sec. 78-326. - Purpose.
The LR-1 B one-family lakeshore residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow a
combination of medium-density residential developments and limited agricultural activity. Planned
residential developments may be allowed by conditional use permits. The proposed land use may not
endanger the quality of stormwater runoff into Lake Minnetonka or Long Lake. Because of the location of
the district near Lake Minnetonka or Long Lake, special regulations are necessary to protect these natural
resources from the effects of dense development. This district shall have immediate access to highways
and public sanitary sewer.
Within any LR-1 B one-family lakeshore residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the
following uses except by conditional use permit:
(8) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
Sec. 78-327. - Permitted uses.
Within the LR-113 one-family lakeshore residential district, no land or structure shall be used except for
one or more of the following uses:
Sec. 78-329. -Accessory uses.
Within any LR-1 B one-family lakeshore residential district, the only permitted accessory uses and
structures are the following:
(9) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
Secs. 78-351-78-365. - Reserved.
Sec. 78-346. - Purpose.
The LR-1C one-family lakeshore residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow a
combination of medium-density residential development and limited agricultural activity. Planned
residential developments may be allowed by conditional use permits. The proposed land use may not
endanger the quality of stormwater runoff into Lake Minnetonka. Because of the location of the district
near Lake Minnetonka, special regulations are necessary to protect that natural resource from the effects
of intense development. The district shall have immediate access to highways and public sanitary sewer.
Subdivision V. - LR-1C-1 One-Family Lakeshore Residential District
Sec. 78-366. - Permitted uses.
Sec. 78-367. -Conditional uses.
Within the LR-1 C-1 one-family lakeshore residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the
following uses without a conditional use permit:
(9) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
State Law reference— State mandated permitted uses, Minn. Stat. § 462.357, subd. 7.
Sec. 78-346. - Purpose.
The LR-1C one-family lakeshore residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow a
combination of medium-density residential development and limited agricultural activity. Planned
residential developments may be allowed by conditional use permits. The proposed land use may not
endanger the quality of stormwater runoff into Lake Minnetonka. Because of the location of the district
near Lake Minnetonka, special regulations are necessary to protect that natural resource from the effects
of intense development. The district shall have immediate access to highways and public sanitary sewer.
Sec. 78-393. -Conditional uses.
(10) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
(Code 1984, § 10.27(5); Ord. No. 18 3rd series, § 3, 9-27-2004; Ord. No. 173 3rd series, § 8, 6-
27-2016; Ord. No. 222 3rd series, § 15, 12-10-2018)
Secs. 78-396-78-415. - Reserved.
DIVISION 6. - RR-113 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(8) Schools on lots 15 acres in size or greater.
a. Schools may include pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private
schools with a curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school.
Schools may include before and after school care for students. Schools are activity centers
in the community requiring flexible application of ordinances including special events, uses,
number and size of structures. In all cases, Schools shall be developed and utilized
consistent with the intent of the Community Management Plan, wetland, shoreland, and
floodplain regulations, and not adversely affect adjacent property.
b. Uses and structures accessory to a school may include garages, shelters, dugouts, press
boxes, storage sheds, parking, sport courts and fields, bleachers, scoreboards and lighting
less than 30 feet from grade and any other items customary and incidental to a school.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
(Code 1984, §§ 10.20(2), 10.28(2); Ord. No. 161 2nd series, § 7, 6-7-1997; Ord. No. 226 2nd
series, § 1, 5-27-2003; Ord. No. 44 3rd series, § 8, 2-25-2008; Ord. No. 82 3rd series, § 23, 12-
13-2010; Ord. No. 90 3rd series, § 9, 12-12-2011; Ord. No. 198 3rd series, § 1, 6-12-2017; Ord.
No. 210 3rd series, § 11, 6-25-2018; Ord. No. 233 3rd series, § 8, 10-14-2019)
State Law reference— State mandated permitted uses, Minn. Stat. § 462.357, subd. 7.
Sec. 78-418. -Conditional uses.
Within any RR-1 B one-family rural residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the
following uses without a conditional use permit:
(11) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school on lots less than 15 acres.
a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a
curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include
before and after school care for students.
b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a
public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children.
c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses,
is:
1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is
owned by the local school district;
2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road;
3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and
4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for
residential use.
Sec. 24-132. - R-1 urban reserve district.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section applies to the R-1, urban reserve district. The main purpose of this
district is to encourage existing productive agricultural areas to remain in agricultural uses and to
allow limited rural residential development on large parcels of land. This district is also designed to
serve as a rural holding area until such time that urban services are available per the comprehensive
plan and any amendments thereto. It is planned that at some future time, these lands will be rezoned
to allow urbanized uses. Land areas zoned R-1 are shown as "Places to Live, Low Density
Residential" and "Places to Live, Urban Reserve" on the comprehensive plan and any amendments
thereto.
(b) Permitted uses. Permitted uses are as follows:
Agricultural building.
Agricultural use.
Essential services including power lines less than 35 KV.
Historic site.
Nursery, horticultural.
Open space, public or private.
Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
Single-family detached dwelling.
(c) Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
Accessory structures in accordance with section 24-281.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
Daycare, licensed, within a place of worship or school.
Drainage and irrigation system.
Ground source heat pump system in accordance with section 24-404.
Home business in accordance with section 24-263.
Retail sales accessory to golf course/driving range, ice arena or park facility.
Satellite dish for residential use.
Solar energy system in accordance with section 24-406.
Temporary seasonal roadside stand not to exceed one per farm selling only products produced
on that farm.
Wind energy system on lots at least three acres in size up to 60 feet in height in accordance wi
(d) Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
Accessory uses for a place of worship or school in addition to those listed as permitted may be
allowed as a conditional use.
Cemetery.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving from 13 to 16 persons.
Golf course, driving range.
Government use.
Place of worship in accordance with section 24-303.
Power line 35 KV or above.
Radio and television broadcast transmitting antenna and supporting towers and structures in the
north half of the southwest quarter of section 35, township 28 north, range 21 west.
Residential care facility serving from seven to 16 persons.
School in accordance with section 24-303.
(e) Interim conditional uses. Interim conditional uses are as follows:
Agricultural service.
Compost site.
Home business, parking and storage of business equipment and vehicles in accordance with
section 24-264.
Horse boarding/training.
Kennel.
Mining in accordance with chapter 18.
Telecommunication tower in accordance with article VI, division 4.
Wind energy system on lots at least three acres in size up to 120 feet in height in accordance
with section 24-405.
(f) Zoning district standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 20 acres provided that a parcel of more than three acres and less than 5
acres may be created as a minor subdivision as long as the following criteria is met:
a. The initial parcel is 20 acres or more in size and must be a parcel of record as of the date
of this chapter and must have an inhabited residential structure.
b. Only one minor subdivision from the initial parcel is allowed until the property receives full
public utilities.
c. The existing residential dwelling must be on the smaller of the two parcels.
d. Original accessory buildings can be on larger lot but must meet R-1 setbacks.
e. Two hundred feet of street frontage is required for each parcel.
f. Existing buildings must meet current setback standards from the new property lines.
g. No residential building permit shall be issued on the larger property unless the property is
platted and all area utility charges are paid in full and a "ghost' plat is submitted showing
how the area around the proposed home site can be subdivided in the future.
h. All area charges in effect at the time of the subdivision shall be paid on the smaller newly
created lot.
i. The applicant shall prepare a "ghost' plat showing how the smaller lot may be subdivided in
the future.
j. Lots of record that are less than 20 acres but are five acres or more with at least 20 feet of
frontage on a public right-of-way as of the effective date of this chapter shall be considered
a buildable lot and shall not be subject to the minimum frontage requirements in subsection
(b)(1).
k. Lots created solely for municipal utility facilities shall not be subject to minimum lot width,
depth and area requirements.
(2) Minimum lot width: 500 feet.
(3) Minimum lot frontage: 500 feet on a public street.
(4) Access: Maximum of two public street accesses per lot.
(5) Maximum height: Two and one-half stories or 35 feet, except for silos, grain elevators, water
towers, spires, or similar uses.
(6) Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
(7) Minimum side yard setback: 25 feet.
(8) Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(9) Minimum setback, buildings housing livestock or kennels: 125 feet from all property lines.
(10) Maximum building coverage: 35 percent.
(Ord. No. 1858, § 1858.01, 9-26-2012; Ord. No. 1913, 1, 4-27-2016 ; Ord. No. 1957 , § 2, 12-12-
2018)
Sec. 24-133. - R-2 single-family estate district.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section applies to the R-2 single-family estate district. This district is
created to allow for a low-density semi-rural life style in areas which because of the topography and
vegetation are not suitable for either large-scale agriculture or urban residential development. To
minimize soil erosion and protect wooded areas, the most suitable use of this land is for single-family
homes on larger lots. These areas are designed to be served by private water and sanitary sewer
systems except where municipal services may be available from adjacent communities. These areas
are shown as "Places to Live, Rural Estate" or "Places to Live, Urban Estate" on the comprehensive
plan or amendments thereto.
(b) Permitted uses. Permitted uses are as follows:
Agricultural building existing on April 14, 1971.
Agricultural use existing on April 14, 1971.
Cemetery existing as of September 12, 2012.
Essential services including power lines under 35 KV.
Historic site.
Open space, public or private.
Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
Single-family detached dwelling.
(c) Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
Accessory structures in accordance with section 24-281.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
Daycare, licensed, within a place of worship or school.
Ground source heat pump in accordance with section 24-404.
Home business in accordance with section 24-263.
Retail sales accessory to golf course/driving range, ice arena or park facility.
Satellite dish for residential use.
Solar energy system in accordance with section 24-406.
Temporary seasonal roadside stand not to exceed one per farm selling only products grown on
that farm.
Wind energy system on lots at least three acres in size up to 45 feet in height in accordance
with section 24-405.
(d) Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
Accessory uses for a place of worship in addition to those listed as permitted may be allowed as
a conditional use.
Cluster development as part of a planned unit development.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving from 13 to 16 persons.
Golf course, driving range.
Government use.
Place of worship in accordance with section 24-303.
Planned unit development in accordance with article IV.
Residential care facility serving seven through 16 persons.
(e) Interim conditional uses. Interim conditional uses are as follows:
Compost site.
Home business, parking and storage of business equipment and vehicles, in accordance with
section 24-264.
Kennel.
Telecommunication tower in accordance with article VI, division 4.
Wind energy system on lots at least three acres in size up to 75 feet in height in accordance
with section 24-405.
(f) Zoning district standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: Three acres exclusive of water bodies and wetlands except that lots existing
as of the date of this chapter, less than three acres but more than one acre, shall be considered
a buildable lot.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. 200 feet, unplatted.
b. 160 feet, platted.
c. 80 feet at the setback line for culs-de-sac, platted.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 200 feet provided, however, that the depth of any lot in a subdivision or in a
cluster development shall not exceed three times the lot's width.
(4) Additional standards, flag lot:
a. The flag lot shall have a minimum of 160 feet of width measured at the front setback line.
b. The "pole"of the flag lot shall be a minimum of 25 feet in width.
(5) Access: Maximum of two accesses per lot on a public street.
(6) Maximum height: 40 feet.
(7) Minimum front yard setback, all lots: 50 feet.
(8) Minimum rear yard setback, all lots: 50 feet.
(9) Minimum side yard setback, standard lot:
a. Main building: 25 feet.
b. Garage: 20 feet.
(10) Minimum side yard setback, flag lot:
a. Main building: 50 feet.
b. Garage: 50 feet.
(11) Minimum setback, buildings housing livestock or kennels: 125 feet from all lot lines.
(12) Maximum building coverage: 35 percent.
(Ord. No. 1858, § 1858.01, 9-26-2012; Ord. No. 1957 , § 3, 12-12-2018)
Sec. 24-134. - R-4 urban residential district.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section applies to the R-4 urban residential district. This district is created
to provide an adequate amount of land to meet the demand for urban residential development.
These areas will require public sewer and water systems which will be extended to encourage
staged and orderly growth in the city in conformance to the comprehensive plan or amendments
thereto. These lands are shown as "Places to Live, High Density Residential", "Places to Live,
Medium Density Residential" or "Places to Live, Low Density Residential" on the comprehensive
plan or amendments thereto. Maximum density shall be consistent with the base density in the
comprehensive plan unless increased using a density bonus through an approved planned unit
development.
(b) Permitted uses. Permitted uses are as follows:
Agricultural building existing on April 14, 1971.
Agricultural use existing on April 14, 1971.
Essential services including power lines under 35 KV.
Historic site.
Open space, public or private.
Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
Single-family detached dwelling on a platted lot.
Single-family detached dwelling on an unplatted lot not less than 20 acres with a width of not
less than 500 feet.
Single-family detached dwelling on an unplatted lot of record less than 20 acres in existence as
of September 12, 2012.
(c) Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
Accessory structures in accordance with section 24-281.
Common property to a multiple family complex or planned unit development.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
Ground source heat pump systems in accordance with section 24-404.
Home business in accordance with section 24-263.
Retail sales accessory to golf course/driving range, ice arena or park facility.
Satellite dish for residential use.
Solar energy system in accordance with section 24-406.
Temporary seasonal roadside stand not to exceed one per farm selling only products grown on
that farm.
Wind energy system on lots at least 20 acres in size up to 45 feet in height in accordance with
section 24-405.
(d) Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
Accessory uses for a place of worship or school in addition to those listed as permitted may be
allowed as a conditional use.
Assisted living facility serving 16 or more persons.
Cemetery in existence as of September 26, 2012.
Daycare, accessory to a place of worship or school.
Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving from 13 to 16 persons.
Daycare, licensed, serving more than 16 persons along a collector or arterial street.
Golf course, driving range.
Government use.
Historic reuse ancillary to the primary residential use limited to: tearoom with scheduled events;
indoor or outdoor wedding receptions and socials as scheduled events; bed and breakfast; and
catering kitchen.
Multiple-family dwelling in accordance with section 24-309.
Place of worship in accordance with section 24-303.
Planned unit development in accordance with article IV.
Residential care facility serving from seven to 16 persons.
Single-family attached dwelling.
School in accordance with section 24-303.
(e) Interim conditional uses. Interim conditional uses are as follows:
Farmers' market in accordance with section 24-265.
Telecommunications tower in accordance with article VI, division 4.
Wind energy system on lots at least 20 acres in size up to 75 feet in height in accordance with
section 24-405.
(f) Zoning district standards.
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings, unplatted: 20 acres.
b. Single-family detached dwellings, platted: 10,000 square feet with a minimum buildable
area of 4,000 square feet.
c. Single-family attached dwellings:
1. Duplex: An average of 6,000 square feet per unit.
2. Townhouse: An average of 4,500 square feet per unit.
3. Quadplex: An average of 4,500 square feet per unit.
4. Multiple-family dwellings:
(i) Efficiency: 2,300 square feet(maximum five percent efficiency units).
(ii) One-bedroom: 2,925 square feet.
(iii) Two-bedroom: 3,600 square feet.
(iv) Three-bedroom: 4,275 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width: 80 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 125 feet unless the rear lot line abuts a collector or arterial street then the
minimum lot depth shall be 160 feet.
(4) Maximum lot depth: The depth of any lot in a subdivision shall not exceed three times the lot's
width.
(5) Access: Maximum of two accesses per residential lot on a public street.
(6) Maximum height: Three stories or 40 feet.
(7) Minimum front yard setback: 35 feet, unless the front yard abuts an existing or future collector
or arterial street, then the minimum front yard shall be 50 feet from the anticipated future right-
of-way.
(8) Minimum side yard setback:
a. From residential street: 20 feet.
b. From major road (collector or arterial street): 50 feet.
c. From interior lot line: Ten feet.
d. From interior lot line: If a garage, five feet.
e. When the garage and the living unit align, or a portion of the living unit is above the garage,
the side yard setback to the structure on the garage side shall be five feet.
(9) Minimum rear yard setback: 35 feet unless the rear yard abuts an existing or future collector or
arterial street, then the minimum rear yard shall be 50 feet from the anticipated future right-of-
way.
(10) Maximum building coverage: 35 percent.
(Ord. No. 1858, § 1858.01, 9-26-2012; Ord. No. 1957 , § 4, 12-12-2018)
Sec. 24-303. - Performance standards for schools and places of worship in residential districts.
(a) Lot size. A lot proposed for use as a school must be at least two acres in area. A lot proposed for a
place of worship must be at least five acres in area.
(b) Accessory uses. Accessory uses to schools and places of worship may include daycare, offices,
playgrounds, driveways, parking and unlit recreational/athletic fields. Other accessory uses may be
approved through a conditional use permit per section 24-134(d).
(c) Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with article V, division 2.
(d) Lighting. Building and site lighting shall comply with section 24-236. Athletic field lighting may be
allowed through a conditional use permit. Light standards for illumination of athletic fields may be
allowed up to a maximum height of 100 feet. The additional height must be necessary to ensure
adequate illumination. Impacts from light and glare shall be minimized to the greatest extent
practicable.
(e) Screening. Screening through additional setback, berms, landscaping, buffer strips and/or fencing in
accordance with section 24-246 may be required in any yard adjacent to or across the street from a
residential district.
(f) Electrical generators. Electrical generators are allowed subject to screening requirements in section
24-246(g) and must conform to state noise standards.
(g) Height. Maximum height shall be 40 feet.
(h) Impervious surface coverage. Maximum impervious surface coverage shall be 70 percent with at
least 30 percent of the property retained as green space.
(i) Signage. Signs shall conform to the requirements of chapter 18.5. The city council may further
restrict the location, lighting and size of any signage through the conditional use permit.
Q) Exterior storage. No exterior or vehicle storage, including buses or maintenance equipment, shall be
permitted.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012)
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THE CITY OF
jJAKE ELMO
STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 11,2020
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM#:
MOTION
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ken Roberts,Planning Director
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Code Amendment—Residential Front Yard Setbacks
REVIEWED BY: Ben Prchal, City Planner
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
BACKGROUND:
City planning staff is proposing additions and changes to the zoning code about front yard setbacks for
the residential zoning districts. The intent of the proposed changes are to allow property owners to build
additions or accessory structures on residential properties in locations that meet or exceed the front yard
setbacks of existing buildings, even if the proposed setback is less than the front yard setback required by
the zoning district for that property.
This item was scheduled for a public hearing on April 13,2020 but was tabled to a future Planning
Commission meeting due to the length of that meeting.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission should review the proposed code changes, conduct the public hearing and then
make a recommendation to the City Council about the proposed amended zoning code language.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS:
City planning staff is proposing the zoning code changes about front yard setbacks to give more clarity
and flexibility for the construction of additions and accessory buildings on lots with existing single-family
dwellings. It is my expectation the proposed code change will benefit residential property owners by
lessening their needs for setback variances while protecting the character of their neighborhood and the
adjacent properties.
Section 154.402,Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements (Rural Districts), Table 9-2, lists all the lot
standards and setback requirements for construction in the RT,A,RR,RS and RE zoning districts. For
example,the minimum front yard setback in the RE zoning district is 100 feet. Section 154.452,Lot
Dimensions and Building Bulk requirements, Table 10-2,lists all the lot standards and setback
requirements for construction in the LDR,MDR and HDR zoning districts.
Staff has interpreted all the setback standards listed in the tables as the minimum setbacks for all building
on a property—whether the proposal is for new construction on a vacant lot or for an addition to an
existing dwelling. The Zoning Code does not now list any exceptions to these setbacks—even on lots
with an existing structure. So if there was a single-family dwelling located in the RE zoning district with
a front yard setback of 50 feet(instead of 100 feet as now required),the City would consider that building
non-conforming and the City now requires any additions to such a building to meet the 100 foot front
yard setback(unless the City was to approve a variance for a different front yard setback). This is a
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limiting factor for such projects and thus many property owners may not pursue improvement or
construction projects on their property.
The attached proposed code amendment lists additional notes to Table 9-2 (rural districts)and to Table
10-2 (urban residential districts). This proposed code language outlines the possible exceptions to the
front yard setback standards as set in each table for each zoning district. The proposed change is for the
front yard setbacks for additions to existing single-family homes and for accessory structures on lots with
single-family homes that have setbacks different than those listed in the Table for that district. For
example,the proposed code amendment would allow the owner of an existing single-family home in the
RE zoning district with a 50 foot front yard setback to put an addition on to their home if the addition
would meet or exceed the existing, established setback of 50 feet without the need for City approval of a
setback variance.
This Code change would allow property owners more flexibility to construct additions and accessory
structures than they currently have with the existing front yard setback standards.As such,this Code change
may encourage more construction of additions and accessory structures on residential properties.
The proposed code language also gives the Planning Director some latitude to allow a different front yard
setback for the construction of a new single-family dwelling in all zoning districts under certain
circumstances. This includes a staff review of the drainage in the area and the privacy of the existing
adjacent homes.
UPDATE:
Since the Planning Commission meeting on April 13, 2020, staff has added additional language to the
proposed code change about driveways. This new language notes the County and City will need to approve
the use of the existing driveways or new driveways as part of any such review and approval. The intent of
this additional language is to ensure the existing and proposed driveways would be safe to use as part of
any building addition or for a new accessory building.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff does not foresee a fiscal impact with the proposed code change. If the City Council approves the
code change, there would be fewer requests for front yard setback variances and thus fewer variance
applications and fees collected by the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the
suggested amendments to the City Code as they pertain to front yard setbacks in the rural and
urban residential zoning districts.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Section 154.400—Section 154.402 of the Zoning Code
2. Section 154.450—Section 154.452 of the Zoning Code
3. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment -Ordinance 08-XXX
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(Ord. 2012-073,passed 3-19-2013)
154.401 PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL,AND INTERIM USES.
Table 9-1 lists all permitted, conditional, and interim uses allowed in the rural districts. "Y'
indicates a permitted use,"C"a conditional use, and"I" an interim use. Uses.not so indicated
shall be considered prohibited. Cross-references listed in the table under"Standards" indicate the
location within this Ordinance of specific development standards that apply to the listed use.
A, Combinations of Uses. Principal and accessory uses,may be combined on a single parcel.
Table 9-1: Permitted, Conditional,and Interim Uses, Rural Districts
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Single-Family.Detached Dwelling P P P P. P 154.404 (A)
Secondary Dwelling - P - - - 154.404 (D)
Self Service Storage Facility . P Ia - - 154.404.(G)
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' Restricted Recreation, - C - - - 154.306 (B).
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Agricultural Production P P P - 154.012(B)(9)
Agricultural Sales Business I I 1 - 1.54.913
-Agricultural Services C C - - 154.404(J)
Forestry Operations - P - - - 154.01.2(B).(9)
Greenhouses,Non Retail C C C I - - 154,012(B)(9)
Wayside Stand - P P P - - 154.012 (B)(9)
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Wind Generator—Ground Mounted C C C C C 154.308 (B)
'Wind.Generator--Roof/Structure Mounted C C C C C 154.308 (B)
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Family Day Care P 'P P P P 154.0I2(B)(12)
Home Occupation P P P. P, P 154.310(E)
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Table 9-1: Permitted, Conditional, and Interim Uses, Rural Districts
RT A RR RS RE Standard
Solar Energy Systems P P P j P P ! 154.310(C)
Stable, Private C C C 154.012 (13) (12)
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,Etc. P P P P P ! 154.012 (13) (12)
Temporary Sales P P P P P 154.012 (13) (12)
Water-Oriented Accessory Structures P j P P P P 154.800
Wind Generator—Ground Mounted I C C C C j C j 154.308 (13)
Wind Generator—Roof/Structure Mounted C C C C C ! 154.308 (13)
Other Structures Typically Incidental and p ( p p P P
Clearly Subordinate to Permitted Uses I f I
Commercial Wedding Ceremony Venue I I 1 154.310(D)
Open Space Preservation Development
OP Development - I C C - - I Article 16
Notes to Rural Districts Table 9-1
a. Non-Agricultural Low Impact Use (see 154.404 (G))
Note: Standards listed in Table 9-1 are listed by Article, Section and Subsection.
(Ord. 2012-073, passed 3-19-2013) (Ord. 08-136, passed 6-14-16)
(Ord. 08-107, passed 5-6-2014) (Am. Ord. 08-198, passed 2-7-2018) (Am. Ord. 08-199, passed
2-7-2018) (Am. Ord. 08-197, passed 2-7-2018)
§ 154.402 LOT DIMENSIONS AND BUILDING BULK REQUIREMENTS.
Lot area and setback requirements shall be as specified in Table 9-2, Lot Dimension and Setback
Requirements.
Table 9-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements,Rural Districts
RT A RR RS RE
Minimum Lot Area(acres)
Single Family Detached Dwelling 20 40a.b 10" 1.5d 2 5e,f
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Single Family Detached Dwelling 300 300 300 125 NA'
Maximum Principal Structure Height(feet)' 35 35 35 35 35
Table 9-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements, Rural Districts
RT A RR RS RE
Maximum Impervious Coverage - - - 25% 15%
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Minimum Principal Building Setbacks(feet)h' l2_- n( - C2_1� ra�
Front Yard 30 200 30 30 100
Interior Side Yard 10 200 10 10 50
Corner Side Yard g 25 200 25 25 80
Rear Yard 40 200 40 40 100
Minimum Accessory Building Setbacks (feet)hj
Front Yard 30 200 30 30 100
Interior Side Yard 10 200 10 10 15
Corner Side Yard 25 200 25 25 30
Rear Yard 40 200 40 10 15
Minimum Agricultural Related Setbacks (Animal buildings, feedlots or manure storage sites)
Any Property Line 200 200 200 - -
Any Existing Well or Residential Structure 50 50 50 -Any Body of Seasonal or Year-round Surface 200 200 200 - -
Water
Notes to Rural Districts Table 9-2
a. 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres applies to all non-farm dwellings. In additional to non-farm
dwellings(1 per 40 acres), each farm is allowed one farm dwelling per farm.
b. Nominal 40 acres: a 40-acre parcel not reduced by more than 10% due to road rights-of-
way and survey variations.
c. Nominal 10 acres: a 10-acre parcel not reduced by more than 10% and/or a 10-acre parcel
located on a comer or abutting a street on 2 sides not reduced by more than 15% due to
road rights-of-way and survey variations.
d. The minimum lot size for lots served by public sanitary sewer shall be 24,000 square feet
. per residential unit.
e. A minimum of 1.25 acres of land above the flood plain or free of any drainage easements is
required.
f. Lots must be configured to contain a circle with a diameter of 250 feet minimum; the ratio
of lot length to width shall be a maximum of 3:1 —Flag lots are prohibited.
g. Comer properties: The side facade of a comer building adjoining a public street shall
maintain the front setback of the adjacent property fronting upon the same public street, or
the required front yard setback,whichever is less. If no structure exists on the adjacent
property,the setback shall be as shown in the table.
h. Setback standards do not apply to solar farms. 154.915 should be referenced for these
specific standards.
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ARTICLE XII. URBAN RESIDENTIAL, DISTRICTS
154.450 PURPOSE AND DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS.
The urban residential districts are established to provide areas for residential development that
are served by public sewer and water services in accordance with the city's Comprehensive Plan.
The objectives of these districts are to preserve and enhance the quality of living in residential
neighborhoods,to..regulate structures and uses which may affect the character or desirability of
residential areas,to encourage a variety of dwelling types and locations and a range of
population densities consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan, and to ensure adequate light,
air,privacy and open space. The residential districts and their purposes are as follows:
A. GCC Golf Course Community District. The GCC district is intended to permit urban
residential developments in conjunction with a golf course and its accessory uses.
Development in this district will be enhanced by coordinated site planning; open space
and environmental resources; and provision of a safe and efficient system for pedestrian
and vehicle.traffic. The GCC district is intended to provide areas for densities lower than
other Urban Residential Districts,ranging from 1.4 to 1.65 units per acre,with adequate
open space buffers to provide a transition between denser,sewered development and
rural areas:Residential development within the GCC district will consist of an
environment of predominantly single-family dwellings with lots slightly larger on
average than those in most Urban Residential Districts.
B. LDR Urban Low Density Residential District.The LDR district provides an environment
of predominantly single-family dwellings on moderately sized lots, and is designed to be
the most restrictive of the urban residential districts. The LDR district is intended to
provide.areas for lower density residential development within the city's planned sewered
development areas,and may be used to provide a transition between rural development
areas and the city's urban development and districts.Densities shall range from two 2 to
4 units per acre; however,the overall density for a specific development area must be
consistent with the net densities specified in the Comprehensive Plan. The lot size and
other district standards allow for the creation of smaller lots with.the expectation that
common open space.will be provided within developments that exceed the base densities
(at low end of the land use density range)within the Comprehensive Plan.
C. MDR Urban Medium Density Residential District. The MDR district is established to
provide for a diversity of housing types in those areas where such development is
consistent with the medium density residential designation of the comprehensive plan and
compatible with the development pattern of the surrounding area. Clustering of buildings
to permit more orderly development and to preserve open space within new
developments is encouraged. Development within the district shall occur at densities in
the range of 4 to 7 dwelling units per acre, with two-family dwellings and townhouses
permitted. The city will determine the allowed density for a piece of property at the time
of the development application, and this determination will be based upon the'site-
specific characteristics of the property and the requested development. Factors to be
considered in increasing or decreasing the allowed density include the existing
environmental conditions such as wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes,significant trees;
the specific site plan;the amount of open space preserved, and the type of housing units
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proposed,including whether greater density is desirable because the development
contains housing.that is consistent with the city's housing.goals..The burden of
establishing the appropriateness of the high end of the density range will be on the
applicant.
D. HDR Urban High Density Residential District. The HDR district is established to provide
for an environment of moderate to high-density attached and multi-family housing;
designed to present an attractive appearance to neighboring streets and adjacent uses, to
.include sufficient private and semi-private outdoor space, and to be well integrated into
their.surroundings. Small office and service businesses of limited size and extent may be
allowed as conditional uses.The HDR district is appropriate as a transition between
l`commerciaor industrial districts and'surrounding neighborhoods,and in already
developed higher-density areas. Development with the district may occur at densities in
excess of 7 dwelling units per acre, provided the overall densities for within a
development area are.consistent with the.n,,get densities specified in the.Comprehensive
-TW and that a density analysis is used consistent with the purpose statement for the
�MDR�istrict.
(Ord.2072.062,passed'9=18-2012;.Am: Ord. 08-167,passed 2-7-2017)
§ 1.54.451 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES.
Table 10=1 lists all permitted and conditional uses allowed in the urban residential districts: 'T"
indicates a permitted use;"C"a conditional.use. Uses not so-indicated shall be considered
prohibited: Cross-references listed in the table under"Standards"indicate the location within this
chapter-of specific development standards that apply to the listed use.
A. Combinations of Uses. Principal and accessory uses-may be combined on a single parcel.
A principal and secondary dwelling uiut may combined according to the standards of§
154.454(Q: Singlesfamily attached or multi-family complexes designed for.rental or
cond.omifiium occupancy,.typically include,multiple--units and buildings on a single
parcel.
Table 10-1: Permitted and Conditional Uses,Residential Districts
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Single-family detached dwelling 1"� P P P 154.174(B),
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Two-family dwelling - - P P 154.174(F)
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Live-work unit - - - C 154,454(L)
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Group Living -
Group Home - P P P 154.301 (C)
Group residential facility - - C C 154.301 (B)
Halfway House . - - - C 154.301 (B)
Congregate Housing - C C 154.301 (C)
Semi-transient accommodations - - C C 154.301 (D)
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Day care center. - C C 154.012(2)
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Funeral home - - C 154.454(I)
Personal services - - C 154.454(I)
Nursing and•personal care - - C 15.4.303 (C)
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Outdooi recreation facility C f - - 154.306(C)
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Bed and breakfast P P P P 154.310(A)
Domestic pets P P P P
Family day care P p p P 154.012(12)
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Group family day care - C C C 154.012(12)
(b)
Temporary sales P P P P 154.456(I)
Parking facility - - - C
Solar equipment P P P P 154.456(I)
Swimming pools.,.hot tubs,.and the P P $like P 154.310(C)
Water-oriented accessory strictures P P P P 154.800
Restaurant C - - - 154.454 (P)
Drinking.and Entertaining C - - - 154.454(P)
Semi4ransient accommodations C - - - 154.454(R)
Other structures typically incidental
and clearly subordinate to permitted P P P P
uses
Note: Standards listed in Table 101 are listed by Article, Section and Subsection.
(Ord. 2012-062,passed 9-_18-2012; Am. Ord. 08-157, passed 2-7-2017; Am. Ord. 08-197,passed
2-7-2018)
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§ 154.452 LOT DIMENSIONS AND BUILDING BULK REQUIREMENTS.
Lot area and setback requirements shall be as specified in Table 10-2, Lot Dimension and
Setback Requirements.
Table 10-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements, Residential Districts
GCC LDR MDR HDR
Minimum Lot Area (sq.ft.)
Single family detached dwelling 9,000 8,000 7,000 5,000
Two-family dwelling(per unit) - - 4,000 3,000
Single-family attached(per unit) b - - 4,000 2,500
Multi-family dwelling(per unit) - - -4,000 "1800
Secondary dwelling See 154.454(C)
Live-work unit - - - 3,600
Congregate housing - - 154.301 (C)
Manufactured home park - - 151.035-151.150
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Single family detached dwelling 70 60 50 50
Two-family dwelling(per unit)' - 35 30 20
Single-family attached(per unit)b - - 25 20
Multi-family dwelling(per - _ 75 60
building)
Live-work unit - - - 25
Maximum Height(feet) 35 35 35 50
Maximum Impervious Coverage 30% 40% 50% 75%
Minimum Building Setbacks(feet)
Front yard 25 25 ` 25 c 20
Interior side yard z
Principal Buildings Q 10 10 10 l od
Attached Garage or Accessory 5 5 5 lOd
Structures f=
Corner side yard 9,n 15 15 15 15
Rear yard 20 20 20 20
Notes to Urban Residential Districts Table
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a. Common open space areas may be used in the determining whether or not the
minimum lot areas within a development are met,when provided as part of an
overall development plan.
b. Two-family units may be side-by-side with a parry wall between them
("twin") or located on separate floors in a building on a single lot("duplex").
The per-unit measurements in this table apply to"twin"units, whether on a
single lot or separate lots. The standards for single-family detached dwelling
shall apply to a "duplex"containing two vertically-separated units on a single
lot.
c. In the case of single-family attached dwellings that are not situated on
individual lots,minimum lot size shall be applied to each unit as a measure of
density; i.e. 1 unit per 2,500 square feet. This standard is also used for
multifamily dwellings.
d. Single family dwellings (both attached and detached) and two-family
dwellings may use the side yard setbacks within MDR zoning districts.
XIn a block where the majority of the block face has been developed with the
same or similar setbacks, the front setback for the remaining lots on that block
face shall fall within the range established by the existing setbacks.
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f. In situations where a garage or accessory building is set back less than 7 feet
from a side property line, the maximum permitted encroachment for anything
f,�, b' attached to said building (including eaves, overhangs, steps, chimneys, and
other appurtenances as described in Section 154.081)will be two(2) feet.
g. Side yards setbacks shall apply to the ends of attached or two-family
dwellings.
h. Corner properties: The side fagade of a corner building adjoining a public
street shall maintain the front setback of the adjacent property fronting upon
the same public street, or the required front yard setback,whichever is less. If
no structure exists on the adjacent property, the setback shall be as shown in
the table.
(Ord. 2012-062, passed 9-18-2012; Am. Ord. 08-071, passed 3-5-2013; Am. Ord 08-167, passed
2-7-2017)
§ 154.453 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN
SPACE.
A. Averaging of Lot Area. When lots are clustered within a development to provide common
open space, the open space may be used to calculate an average density per lot to
determine compliance with the individual lot area requirements.
B. Lot Dimension Reductions. Other reductions in dimensional standards may be considered
as part of a planned unit development if these reductions provide for common open space
within a development.
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY ZONING CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE STANDARDS FOR FRONT YARD SETBACKS
IN THE RURAL AND URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land
Use: Chapter 154 Zoning Code; Article XI Rural District: by amending Section 154.402
Lot Dimensions and Building Bulk Requirements, Table 9-2: Lot Dimension and Setback
Requirements, Rural Districts by adding the following underlined language:
Notes to Rural Districts Table 9-2.
i. Each dwelling and accessory structure in the RT,A, RR, RS and RE Zoning district shall have a
front yard setback as prescribed in Table 9-2, except that:
1. If each of the lots next to an interior lot have dwellings,the minimum front yard setback
shall be the setback of the dwelling on the ad'lacent property that is closest to the front property line.
The maximum front yard setback shall be the setback of the dwelling on the adlacent property that is
farthest from the front property line.
2. Regardless of subsection i. (1) of this section, if the City Council has approved special
setbacks for a development, those approved setbacks shall apply. City-approval of a preliminary plat
with building pads does not constitute approval of building setbacks by the City.
3. Regardless of subsection i. (1) or(2) of this section, property owners may add on to
existing residences if the addition would meet or exceed the existing front yard setback on that
property.
4. Driveways and Access. Any owner of a property that has a driveway or vehicle access to
a collector or arterial street that is proposing to construct a new building, structure, or addition to an
existing structure on the property must receive City and County(if the street is a County road) approval
to continue to use the existing driveway or vehicle access or for any new driveway or vehicle access to a
collector or arterial street. The City or County (if applicable) may require, as a condition of approval of
the building permit for such construction, that the owner change the design or location of an existing
driveway or vehicle access or remove an existing driveway or vehicle access if the City or County (if
applicable) determines such a change is needed in order to improve traffic safety and would help
protect the public, health, safety, and welfare.
k. The Planning Director may allow a different front yard setback for the construction of a new
single-family dwelling if the proposed building location and setback would not adversely affect the
drainage of surrounding properties and if any of the following conditions apply:
1. The proposed setback would not affect the privacy of existing adjacent homes.
2. The proposed setback would save significant natural features such as wetlands or large
trees.
3. The proposed setback is necessary to meet County, State or Federal regulations or
easement requirements, such as a pipeline setback or noise regulations.
4. The proposed setback is necessary for energy-saving, health or safety reasons.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land
Use: Chapter 454 Zoning Code; Article XII Urban Residential Districts: by amending
Section 154.452 Lot Dimensions and Building Bulk Requirements, Table 10-2: Lot
Dimension and Setback Requirements, Residential Districts by adding the underlined
language and deleting the stfikethfatigh language as follows:
Note to Urban Residential Districts Table 10-2.
the existing setbael(s.
i. Each dwelling, residential structure and accessory structure in the LDR, MDR and HDR Zoning
district shall have a front yard setback as prescribed in Table 10-2, except that:
1. If each of the lots next to an interior lot have dwellings,the minimum front yard setback
shall be setback of the dwelling on the adjacent property that is closest to the front property line. The
maximum front yard setback shall be the setback of the dwelling on the adjacent property farthest from
the front property line.
2. Regardless of subsection i. (1) of this section, if the City Council has approved special
setbacks for a development, those approved setbacks shall apply. City approval of a preliminary plat
with building pads does not constitute approval of building setbacks by the City.
3. Regardless of subsection i. (1) or(2) of this section, property owners may add on to an
existing residential structure if the addition would meet or exceed the existing front yard setback on
that property.
4. Driveways and Access. Any owner of a property that has a driveway or vehicle access to
a collector or arterial street that is proposing to construct a new building, structure, or addition to an
existing structure on the property must receive City and County(if the street is a County road) approval
to continue to use the existing driveway or vehicle access or for any new driveway or vehicle access to a
collector or arterial street. The City or County(if applicable) may require, as a condition of approval of
the building permit for such construction,that the owner change the design or location of an existing
driveway or vehicle access or remove an existing driveway or vehicle access if the City or County (if
applicable) determines such a change is needed in order to improve traffic safety and would help
protect the public, health, safety, and welfare.
j. The Planning Director may allow a different front yard setback for the construction of a new
single-family dwelling or a double dwelling (duplex) if the proposed building location and setback would
not adversely affect the drainage of surrounding properties and if any of the following conditions apply:
1. The proposed setback would not affect the privacy of existing adjacent homes or
residences.
2. The proposed setback would save significant natural features such as wetlands or large
trees.
3. The proposed setback is necessary to meet County, State or Federal regulations or
easement requirements, such as a pipeline setback or noise regulations.
4. The proposed setback is necessary for energy-saving, health, or safety reasons.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 5. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08- was adopted on this day of
2020, by a vote of Ayes and Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
This Ordinance 08- was published on the day of , 2020.
THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 05/11/2020
REGULAR
ITEM#:
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ken Roberts, Planning Director
AGENDA ITEM: Comprehensive Plan Amendments—MUSA Boundary Change,Update
to City's Wastewater Facilities and Land Use Plans—City-Owned
Property (County Road 14 and Ideal Avenue)
Sanitary Sewer Service Area Extension and Re-guidance to BP (Business
Park)
REVIEWED BY: Ben Prchal, City Planner
Jack Griffin, City Engineer
BACKGROUND:
On February 11,2020,the City Council reviewed and discussed three concept plans and potential land uses
for the 180 acres of city-owned property located at County Road 14 and Ideal Avenue. This is land the
City received from 3M in 2019 as part of the legal settlement. From this review and discussion, it was the
consensus of the City Council that:
o The area south of County Road 14 (old Highway 5)be planned for Business Park/Warehouse land
uses.
o The area north of County Road 14 should have a variety of land uses and that Concept A was the
plan that came closest at this point in the planning process to accurately reflect those potential land
uses. While reviewing Concept Plan A,the Council discussed the proposed location of the ball fields,
the potential City Hall site,the access road from Ideal Avenue,the inclusion of low-density housing
and the need for storm water ponding in that area.
o The City should reach-out to nearby property owners to give them the opportunity to provide their
comments and input about the land uses for the area north of County Road 14. In response to that
directive, staff sent public meeting notices to 70 nearby property owners(those to the north and east)
about the land use planning for the area and inviting them to the March 9, 2020 Planning
Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission reviewed these items during their meeting on March 9,2020. The Commission
took comments from nearby property owners about Concept A and discussed the land uses they thought
would best fit in this part of Lake Elmo.
The direction of the City Council to City staff is for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan for the area
south of County Road 14 and east of Ideal Avenue(approximately 65 acres) from RAD(Rural Area
Development)to BP (business park)to accommodate a possible office warehouse development similar to
what is shown on Concept Plan A. (Please see the attached maps showing this area). The goal of the City
Council is to get as much of this property on the tax rolls with development in a style or form similar to the
office-warehouse plan shown on Concept A.
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These properties in Lake Elmo do not currently have access to municipal sanitary sewer and all existing
developed parcels in the area are now served by on-site sanitary sewer(septic) systems. The Concept Plans
being considered by the City are likely only achievable if the land areas are served by municipal sanitary
sewer that will allow for the intended development use and densities. To serve this area with municipal
sanitary sewer to support this type of development,the City will need to develop a plan for extending
sanitary sewer service to the property. Once the sewer plan is known,the City will need to amend the
MUSA(Metropolitan Urban Service Area)boundary and associated maps and tables in the Wastewater
Services Chapter(Chapter 9) of the Comprehensive Plan.
These land use and sewer plan changes,however,require City Council and Metropolitan Council approval
of several changes to the recently adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The changes are required because
this part of Lake Elmo is not included in the MUSA nor had the City included this area in the Wastewater
calculations in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed comprehensive plan amendments require a
4/5th affirmative vote by the City Council and approval by the Metropolitan Council.
(Please see the attached maps and tables for more information about the proposed changes).
ISSUE BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Should the City amend the land use plan to BP and change the MUSA Boundary and other relevant sections
and elements of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the 65 acres of City-owned property located south of
County Road 14 and east of Ideal Avenue?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Amendment to Land Use Plan. The direction of the City Council was for the City to re-guide (change
the land use designation) of the aforementioned City-owned property south of County Road 14 from RAD
(rural area development)to BP (business park). This is because the RAD land use designation is for areas
not in the MUSA while the 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies BP as"providing for a wide variety of
professional businesses such as medical and research facilities, offices and corporate headquarters. Retail
sales of goods and services are allowable uses by conditional use permit provided such uses are goods and
services for employees of the permitted business use. This land use designation excludes any residential
use." Such a land use plan change is necessary to accommodate an office warehouse development as
shown on the concept plans for the area south of County Road 14.
The area to west of the site across Ideal Avenue in Oakdale includes a Target Store and residential
properties south of the existing railroad tracks.
Amendment to the MUSA Boundary. The MUSA Boundaries for the sanitary sewer service areas in the
City of Lake Elmo are depicted on the maps on Pages 3-11 (Map 3-2), 3-17 (Map 3-3), 3-24 (Map 3-7) and
9-5 (Map 9-1) of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. (Please see the attached maps.) The City-owned property
known as the former 3M property located at the intersection of County Road 14 and Ideal Avenue is not now
included in the MUSA in the City. As noted above, the City needs to change the MUSA boundary on all
relevant maps in the Comprehensive Plan to include the City-owned property as part of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment in order for it to be eligible to have municipal the sanitary sewer to serve it when it develops.
Amendment to Wastewater Services and Facilities Plan. The City also will need to amend the Wastewater
Services and Facilities Plan in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to accommodate sewered-development on this
site. The City has not studied in any detail the feasibility or methods to serve this property with sanitary
sewer.As part of a sanitary sewer feasibility study, staff would need to review the sewering options that may
be available to extend sanitary sewer service for the 65 acres (and possibly other properties). Such a study
would need to determine how to serve the area with sanitary sewer and if the sanitary system can
accommodate these additional properties on the system.
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As part of the amendment process,the City will need to amend several tables in the existing Comprehensive
Plan to show the additional properties connected to the sanitary sewer system. They include Table 3-2(Page
3-16), Table 3-5 (page 3-22), Table 3-6 (Page 3-25),Table 9-2 (page 9-8),Tables 9-3 and 9-4 (on page 9-9)
and Table 9-5 (on page 9-10). The City cannot finalize any of the necessary amendments to these tables until
more study and analysis of the sanitary sewer system and of the potential development and land uses is
completed.
The purpose for including these maps and tables with this report is to show the Planning Commission and
City Council all the pages and elements of the Comprehensive Plan that need changing if the requested land
use plan change for the 65 acres of City-owned land is to go forward. All these changes and updates will
need to be finalized and approved by the City Council before the City may submit the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Metropolitan Council.
The decision to change or amend the Comprehensive Plan is a policy matter for the Planning Commission
to make a recommendation on to the City Council. The City should base any change to the Comprehensive
Plan on findings and criteria to show that the change would be consistent with the goals and policies of the
City. Such criteria may include that proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment would be consistent with
the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and it would be beneficial to existing and future residents
by providing another location for commercial or business park development on a site with access on an
arterial roadway.
Zoning Map Amendment. If the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved,the City will
need to rezone property during Preliminary Plat/PUD approval. The area to the south of the subject parcel
includes parcels that are guided RR(rural residential)and RE(residential estate). The parcels to the east
are guided LB (limited business)which includes Animal Inn and their associated properties. The LB
designation is for areas that are developed with commercial uses that are not served by urban services.
Staff would recommend that the City rezone the City-owned property to BP at the time of development
review to be consistent with the proposed(and approved)BP land use designation.
Recommended Findings—Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff recommends the following findings:
1. That the City Council has submitted a request to the City of Lake Elmo to amend the Comprehensive
Plan in accordance with the procedures as established by the Lake Elmo Planning Department and the
Lake Elmo City Code; and
2. That the request is to amend the Land Use Plan Map for the 65 acres of City-owned land located on the
south side of County Road 14 and east of Ideal Avenue from RAD(rural area development)to BP
(business park); and
3. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan by providing an additional site for commercial and business park development;
and
4. That the City believes the proposed BP land use designation is the highest and best use of the property;
and
5. That the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be beneficial by providing another location
for a business park on an arterial street not currently available in Lake Elmo.
Staff recommends the following condition of approval:
1. Submission of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Metropolitan Council and the receipt of
formal notification from the Metropolitan Council that they have reviewed and approved the proposed
amendment.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The City has not yet determined how to provide sanitary sewer service to this area of Lake Elmo. As part of
any feasibility study for the sewer,the City would review design and funding options and determine how to
pay for the sewer project. This might include assessing the full cost(100%) of the sanitary sewer extension
project to all the benefitting properties. Any additional properties that would be added to the City sanitary
sewer system also will generate additional Sewer Access Charge(SAC)fees to the Sanitary Sewer Enterprise
Fund.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of an amendment to the Land Use
Plan of the Comprehensive Plan,re-guiding the aforementioned City-owned property from RAD(Rural
Area Development)to BP (business park),based on the recommended findings and condition of approval.
"Motion to recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment re guiding on the
City's Land Use Plan the 65 acres of City-owned land located south of County Road 14 and east of Ideal
Avenue from RAD(Rural Area Development) to BP(business park), based on the recommended
findings and condition of approval."
Additionally, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of any necessary
amendments to the Land Use Plan and to the Wastewater Services and Facilities Plan of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan by adding the 65 acres of City-owned property on the south side of County Road 14
and east of Ideal Avenue to the City's sanitary sewer area.
"Motion to recommend approval of all necessary amendments to the 2040 Lake Elmo Comprehensive
Plan (including those to the Land Use Plan,MUSA boundaries and to Wastewater Services Plan) to add
the 65 acres of City owned land located south of County Road 14 and east of Ideal Avenue to the City's
sanitary sewer area."
City staff is recommending these changes based on the findings listed in the staff report and is subject to
the condition listed in the staff report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Location Map
Property Line Map
City Land Use Concept Plan A
Comprehensive Plan Pages(Maps and Tables
Page 3-11 (Map 3-2)
Page 3-17 (Map 3-3)
Page 3-24(Map 3-7)
Page 3-16(Table 3-2)
Page 3-22 (Table 3-5)
Page 3-25 (Table 3-6)
Page 9-5 (Map 9-1)
Page 9-8 (Table 9-2)
Page 9-9 (Tables 9-3 and 9-4)
Page 9-10(Table 9-5)
Page 3-17 (Map 3-3)Proposed Land Use Map Amendment from RAD to BP
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the designated MUSA as noted. The City's objective is to plan for phased, contiguous growth
to ensure adequate infrastructure and capacity are available to support development. Map
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includes all existing land uses, not guided for change, and planned land uses.The planned land use
designations are generally consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan, with some exceptions as noted:
• The nomenclature regarding sewered residential uses has been changed from "Urban Low
Density" to "Low Density Residential, "Urban Medium Density" to "Medium Density
Residential" and so forth.This change did not in all cases alter the definition or density
ranges but was renamed to better describe the planned land uses.
• The density ranges for Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential were
shifted to align with the required affordable housing density requirements as noted within
the Metropolitan Council's Housing Policy Plan.
• Two mixed use residential land uses were added to areas within the MUSA to allow for a
better integration of uses and more flexibility to respond to market demands. These use
designations require a minimum residential component as described within the Future
Land Use definitions.
Table 3-2. Future Land Use Plan and Total Acreage
3-16 Future Land Use ResidentialDensity
(dwelling units/acre) Acres
Agricultural Preserve(AP) 0.025 414.73 2.67%
Rural Area Development(RAD) 0.1 4,835.22 31.18%
Rural Single Family(RSF) 0.1-2.0 2,398.76 15.48%
Rural Single Family Sewered (RSFS) 0.1-2.0 149.79 0.97%
Golf Course Community(GC) 1.5-2.49 442.96 2.86%
Low Density Residential(LDR) 2.5-4 477.90 3.08%
Medium Density Residential (MDR) 4.01 -8 365.92 2.36%
High Density Residential(HDR) 8.01 -15 80.07 0.52%
Mixed Use—Commercial(MU-C) 10-15 138.23 0.89%
Mixed Use-Business Park(MU-BP) 6-10 92.20 0.59%
Village—Low Density Residential (V L.DR) 1.5-3 382.69 2.47%
Village—Medium Density Residential(V-MDR) 3.01 -8 157.13 1.01%
Village--High Density Residential (V HDR) 8.01 -12 21.99 0.14%
Village—Mixed Use(V-MU) 5-10 74.10 0.48%
Commercial(C) NA 164.92 1,00%
Business Park(BP) NA 206.93 1.33%
Limited Business(LB) NA 45.76 0.30%
Institutional(INST) _ NA 304.05 1.96%
Closed Landfill NA 67.34 0.43%
Public/Semi-Public(PSP) NA 205.86 1.33%
Park/Open Space(Park) NA 2600.59 16.77%
Open Water NA 1355.29 8.74%
Right of Way(ROW)Includes RR ROW NA 534,54 3.45%
Total 15,506.97 100.00%
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Employment Locations
Existing and planned employment locations are generally located within the Village Planning
Area and South Planning Area. Land uses served by MUSA, or planned for extension of
services, will continue to be the primary locations for employment through the forecasted
planning period. There are some existing limited business land uses located outside of MUSA
designations that are anticipated to remain in operations through this planning period, but are
not accounted for in'fable 3-4 because they are existing, and no intensification of the land use
is projected in these areas,
To determine the intensity of the commercial and business park uses in the guided FLU, the
maximum impervious surface coverage was estimated based on information contained in
the City's Zoning Ordinance.The coverage calculation was converted to square feet and the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Sewer Area Charge (SAC) 2017 Manual was used
to determine allocated SAC units based on the designation and potential users.
These land uses are identified on Map 3-3. Future Land Use Plan,Map 3-4. Future Land Use Plan—
3-22 South Planning Area and Map 3-5. Future Land Use Plan—Village Planning Area.
Table 3-5. Employment Locations and Intensity(Planned for Development)
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The majority of the City's growth in households and employment is anticipated to occur within
the designated MUSA boundaries; however, there will be some continued development in the
rural residential areas of the community consistent with the community's land use designations.
Table 3-6 identifies gross acreages per land use designation, while calculations found in
Table 3-3 provide net acreage calculations for each residential land use designation within
the designated MUSA as noted. The City's objective is to plan for phased, contiguous growth
to ensure adequate infrastructure and capacity are available to support development. Map
3-7 identifies four staging areas consistent with existing and planned water, wastewater and
transportation infrastructure. The City acknowledges that market conditions, as well as other
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intended to signal to the City that it must evaluate its infrastructure with respect to timing and
development approvals. This is particularly important in the last phase denoted as post-2035.
Property withing this staging area should be monitored for capacity and potential improvements
based on actual development in earlier phasing periods.
Table 3-6. Future Land Use Forecast Gross Acreage per Decade
Residential Density
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Agricultural Preserve(AP) 0.025 414.73(2.67%) 414,73(2,67%) 414.73(2,67%)
Rural Area Development(RAD) 0.1 6,071.68(39.15%) 5,326.20(%) 4,837.37(31.19%)
Rural Single Family(RSF) 0.1 -2 2,398.76(15.47%) 2,398.76(15.47%) 2,398.76(15.47%)
Rural Single Family Sewered 0,1-2 149.79(0.97%) 149.79(0.97%) 149.79(0.97%)
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Golf Course Community 1.5-2.49 267,96(1.73%) 442.96(2.86%) 442.96(2.86%)
Low Density Residential(LDR)' 2.5-4 216.16(1.39%) 336.60(2.15%) 477.90(3.08%)
Medium Density Residential 4,01 -8 298.89(1.93%) 365.92(2.36%) 365.92(2.36%)
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High Density Residential(HDR)' 8.01 -15 12.69(0.08%) 80.07(0,52%) 80.07(0.52%) 3-25
Mixed Use-Commercial(MU-C)' 10-15 63.73(0.41%) 63.73(0.41%) 138.23(0.89%)
Mixed Use-Business Park 6-10 0(0%) 0(0%) 92.20(0.59%)
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Village 1 Low Density Residential 1.5-3 �202.78(1,31%) 225.45(1.45%) 377.54(2.43%)
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Village-Medium Density 3.01 -5 78.31 (0.50%) 157.13(1,01%) 157.13(1,01%)
Residential(V-MDR)'
Village-High Density Residential 8.01 -12 0(0%) 21,99(0.14%) 21.99(0.14%)
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Village-Mixed Use(V-MU)' 5-10 76.74(0,49%) 76.74(0,49%) 76.74(0.49%)
Commercial(C) NA 41.16(0.27%) 129.18(0,83%) 154.92(1.0%)
Business Park(BP) NA 99.80(0,64%) 206.93(1,33%) 206.93(1.33%)
Limited Business(LB) NA 45.76(0,30%) 45.76(0,30%) 45.76(0.30%)
Institutional(INST) NA 301.41 (1.94%) 301.41 (1.94%) 301.41 (1.94%)
Public/Semi-Public(PSP)* NA 206,56(1.33%) 206.56(1.33%) 206.56(1.33%)
Closed Landfill NA 67.34(0.43%) 67.34(0.43%) 67.34(0.43%)
Park(Park)' NA 2,602.89(16.79%) 2,602.89(16.79%) 2,602.89(16.79%)
Open Water* NA 1,355.29(8.75%) 1,355.29(8.75%) 1,355.29(8.75%)
ROW/RR ROW* NA 534.54(3.45%) 534,54(3,45%) 534.54(3.45%)
TOTAL NA 15,506,97(100%) 15,506.97(100%) 15,506.97(100%)
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Existing Sewer Main O I-94 Lift Station
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
For the City of Lake Elmo, the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) provides
wastewater treatment for Lake Elmo's sanitary sewer flows.'Therefore, the City's sanitary
sewer system consists of only a collection system which connects and discharges to MCES
interceptors. MCES owns and operates a system of sewer interceptors that conveys wastewater
across City boundaries to regional treatment facilities.
Wastewater flows from Lake.Elmo enter the MCES Interceptor system at two locations,The
western portion of the South Planning MUSA, between Inwood Avenue and Keats Avenue, are
conveyed to the MCES Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WV./TP) located in the City
of St, Paul, directly adjacent to the Mississippi River. This area connects to the MCES system
through a 10-inch gravity sewer extending across eastern Oakdale and connecting to the MCES
15-inch 1 WO-500 (WONE) interceptor sewer that crosses under 1-94 into Woodbury.
"The Old Village MUSA and eastern portion of the South Planning MUSA, between Keats
Avenue and Manning Avenue, are conveyed to the MCES Eagle Point Plant in Cottage Grove
which serves southern Washington County.This area connects to the MCES system at a meter
station/Interceptor that also crosses under I-94 into Woodbury.The connection point is located
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along Hudson Boulevard approximately 1,000 feet east of Lake Elmo Avenue.
The MCES plans to extend a new sewer connection for the City of Lake Elmo to replace the
connection through Oakdale for the western portion of the South Planning MUSA, specifically
the east 1/2 of Section 33 and all of Section 34.The new WONE connection point will be near
the City's existing 1-94 lift station and will greatly reduce that lift station's forcemain length The
1-94 lift station will continue to be active and maintained by the City.
Through the 2040 planning period, other than a potential WONE replacement MCES
connection discussed in the previous paragraph, there are no new planned Trunk Sewer system
connections to the MCES disposal systems.
The existing units in the Cimarron manufactured home park will be served by regional sewer
between 2030 and 2040 unless environmental threats require a more immediate connection.
The remaining homes and businesses not currently served by sewer within the Village Planning
Area are assumed to be served by regional sewer between 2018 and 2030.
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FORECASTS
Population
The Metropolitan Council projects and publishes population and sewer usage forecasts for each
City in the Metropolitan.Area. This allocation is used in projecting future wastewater flows and
system capacity to plan for additional infrastructure needs. Table 9-2 shows such forecasts for
Lake Elmo.
Table 9-2. Population Forecasts for Lake Elmo
ComponentForecast Forecast . . Employment
Year
MCES Sewered 0 0 623
2010
Unsewered 8,061 2,776 1,318
2020 MCES Sewered 4,518 1,558_ 2,338
Unsewered 6,502 2,242 562
2030 MCES Sewered 10,687 3,858 2,788
Unsewered 7,318 2,642 562
9-8 2040 MCES Sewered 14,846 5,458 3,238
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Unsewered 7,458 2,742 1 562
Projections, Capacity and Staging for Regional Sewer Service
Wastewater flow projections were generated for each MUSA area and regional interceptor
for the 2020, 2030 and 2040 planning periods based on the anticipated land uses.Table 9-3
outlines these projections by sewer REC units, average day wastewater flows, and peals day
wastewater flows.Table 9-4 summarizes projected flows for each MCES interceptor.
Table 9-5 then provides the capacity and design flow information for each major trunk sewer
and lift station together with the estimated 2040 design flows.The Existing and Future Sanitary
Plan Map (Map 9-1) shows sewer service staging in four phases in accordance with the Future
Land Use Plan in Chapter 3.
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Table 9-3. Projections by Sewer REC Units
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CES WOKE Interceptor/Oakdale MCES Cottage Grove Ravine Interceptor
C Average Peak Day REC Average Peak Day
Day Projected Projected Day Projected Projected
ts Plow(MGD) Flow(GPM) Units Flow(MGD) Flow(GPM)
Old Village MUSA 821 0.23 594
Southeast
Planning MUSA 150 0.04 114
Southwest 821 0.23 594
Planning MUSA
TOTALS 821 0.23 594 971 0.27 684
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Average Peak Day Average Peak Day
Day Projected Projected units Day Projected Projected
Flow(MGD) Flow(GPM) Flow(MGD) Flow(GPM)
Old Village MUSA 1,879 0.52 1,216
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Southeast
Planning MUSA 437 0.12 333
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Southwest 1,821 0.60 1,212
Planning MUSA
TOTALS 1,821 0.50 1,212 2,316 0.64 1,499
III MCES WONE Interceptor/Oakdale MCES Cottage Grove Ravine Interceptor
Average Peak Day Average Peak Day
REC Day Projected Projected REC Day Projected Projected
Units Flow(MGD) Flow(GPM) Units Flow(MGD) Flow(GPM)
Old Village MUSA 2,109 0.58 1,365
Southeast
Planning MUSA 1,383 0.38 948
Southwest 2,290 0,63 1,482
Planning MUSA
TOTALS 2,290 0.63 1,482 3,492 0.96 2,127
Table 9-4. Projected Flows for Each MCES Interceptor Service Area (MGD)
Average Day Projected Wastewater Peak Day Projected Wastewater
Flows by Interceptor(MGD) Flows by Interceptor(GPM)
Year WONE Cottage . •NE Cottage Grove
2020 0.23 0.27 2020 594 684
2030 0.50 0.64 2030 1,212 1.499
2040 0.63 0.96 2040 1,492 2,127
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Table 9-5. Growth Forecasts by Metropolitan Interceptor Facility
REC Units 2020 2030 2040
MCES Cottage Grove Ravine Interceptor 971 2,316 3,492
Old Village MUSA 821 1,879 2,109
Southeast MUSA(Keats-Manning) 150 437 1,383
MCES WONE Interceptor/Oakdale 821 1,821 2,290
Southwest MUSA(Inwood-Keats) 821 1,821 2,290
TOTAL REC Units 1,792 4,137 5,782
Households 2020 2030 2040
MCES Cottage.Grove Ravine Interceptor 1,418 3,459 4,138
Old Village MUSA 735 1,787 2,013
Southeast MUSA(Keats-Manning) 683 1,672 2,125
MCES WOKE Interceptor/Oakdale 140 399 1,320
Southwest MUSA(Inwood-Keats) 140 399 1,320
TOTAL Households 11558 3,858 5,458
9-10 Employement* 2020 2030 2040
MCES Cottage Grove Ravine.Interceptor 2,238 2,408 2,608
Old Village MUSA 858 920 960
Southeast MUSA(Keats-Manning) 1,380 1,488 1,648
MCES WONE Interceptor/Oakdale 100 - 380 '630
Southwest MUSA(Inwood-Keats) 100 380 630
TOTAL Employement 2,338 2,788 3,238
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