HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-018CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Ar -jjTr.,
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Joan Tauer of Animal Inn, Pet Resort &Spa Inc., 8633 34h, Lake Elmo,
MN 55042, (the "Applicant") has submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (the "City")
for an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit to further clarify the allowed uses
through the updated conditional use permit and apply it towards the properties listed as
16.029.21.42.0010, 16.029.21.43,0012, 16.029.21.43.0006, 16.029.21.42.0005, and
16.029.21.42.0001 (the "Property"); and
WHERE AS, The listed properties have been rezoned to the same classification and will
be consolidated; and
WHEREAS, notice has been published, mailed and posted pursuant to the Lake Elmo
Zoning Ordinance, Section 154. 102; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Connnission held a public hearing on said matter
on February 25, 2019, recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its report dated March
19, 2019 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said matter at its March 19, 2019 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received, the City
Council makes the following:
FINDINGS
1) That the procedures for obtaining said Conditional Use Permit are found in the Lake
Elmo Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.106.
2) That all the submission requirements of said Section 154.106 have been met by the
Applicant.
Resolution 2019-018
L The use has been in existence on this site since the early 1970's. Staff does not believe
that this amendment will directly cause a negative impact to the surrounding
neighborhood.
1. The property is guided for Limited Commercial which is how it will be rezoned. The
Comprehensive plan categorizes the properties as Limited Business, which constitutes
commercial users that are less intense and not needing sewer or water,
2. The use is compatible with the existing neighborhood and has been in existence since the
early 1970's. There also is a neighboring property that is operating as an obedience
training facility.
3, The applicant is not proposing to develop or redevelop any part of the property at this
time,
4. There is apond on site which causes part of the property to fall within aflood zone.
However, the land use table (150.254) lists kennels in the General Business District (LC)
as an allowed use with a Conditional Use Permit.
5. The applicant is not. proposing any changes on site. However, going forward the zoning code
and design standards would apply where applicable,
6 It is not anticipated for the use to become a nuisance.
7. The use will be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer
systems and schools.
8. The site has access to an existing 16-inch Trunk Watermain but has not connected.
9. The use will not create additional requirements atpublic cost nor will it be detrimental to
the economic welfare of the community.
10. The use will not excessivelyproduce traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
11. Vehicular approaches to the property will not create and have not created traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic,
12, The amendment and use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of the natural
environment.
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Based on the foregoing the Applicant's application for an Amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit, clarifying the allowed uses and apply the conditional use pertuit to the propet ties
identified its 16.029.21.42.0010, 16.029.21.43.0012, 16.029.21.43.0006, 16.029.21.42.0005, and
16.029.21.42.0001 is granted subject to the following conditions:
1 The total number of dogs boarded at any point in time shall not exceed 150.
The total number of cats boarded at any point in time shall not exceed ICI.
3 ll past permits ceiliated with the properties shall now be null and void,
i The properties shall be re -zoned to Limited Commercial and consolidated into on
prop r°t for* tax identification ur oe .
5 The property shall be readdressed to 8611341r' St., City of Lake Elmo.
1 The Maims buildings d fined as Animal Inn, Animal hospital, and Fennel ma be usedfor
boarding. The two storage buildings labeled as shed and storage shall not be used_for
boarding:
Nri outdoor kenneling. shall be permitted on the property. This does not mean dogs cannot
run•eely in fenced areas.
All existing fencing shrill remain in place, .Any desire to expand or erect new fencing shall
constitute the steed for a CUP amendment ('site plan review), General repair and
replacement ?f fencing does not need an amendment.
There shall not be more than 3 principle buildings and 2 accessory buildings on the
property.
a. Principle buildings are labeled as Animal Inn, Animal hospital, and Kennel
b. Accessory buildings are labeled as shed and storage,
1 The caretaker charters located in the main building, identified as the Animal Inn building
on time Survey, can remain. Expansions of the dwelling space will require an amendment
to the CUP, other zoning or building codes may also apply.
1 Uses are .stated and d fined:
a. Boarding — wily stay (Not overnight) and gong term stay d fined as being
overnight
b. Grooming — Grooming services (baths, clipping, etc)that do not extend into
veterinary service.
c. Pet Cenietety — Shall be maintained and operated as cemeteryjbr deceasedpets.
d. Obedience training - Standard training and socializing of "dogs.
e. Storage — Storage fore items or products associated with the :animal Inca business,
Passed and duly adapted this 191h day of March, 2019 by the City Council of the City of"Lake
Elmo, Minnesota,
Michael Pearson, Mayor
0Jo nson, aty Clem
Resolution 2019-01