HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-039CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-039
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COUNTRY SUN FARM GREENHOUSE
CONDI'T'IONAL USE PERMIT AND APPROVING THE SECTION 520 SITE PLAN
WHEREAS, Richard Bergman, Country Sun Farm Greenhouses, at 1121160 1h
Street North, has made application to amend their Conditional Use Permit to add green
house structures of 1,920 square feet (each) to either end (east and west) of the existing
retail structure.
WHEREAS, at its April 26, 2004 meeting, the Planning Commission
recommended approval of Richard Bergman's request to amend the Conditional Use
Permit for the addition of two green houses at Country Sun Farm based on the following
Findings:
1. Although the additional growing function at this facility may also result in
additional retail function, the traffic safety concern is mitigated by the traffic
light that is about to be installed at Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue.
2. The planned addition to the facility will be used as a growing space, though it
may have a duplicate retail use
3. The applicants are a family whose business is deeply rooted in agriculture.
They are trying to pass on an agricultural business from one generation to
another, and with the hope to pass it on t the next generation in the future.
Their business is primarily growing and the sale of agricultural products
grown on site.
WHEREAS, at its May 4, 2004 meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed
the application for a Section 520 Site Plan amendment of Richard Bergmann and Country
Sun Farm, plans staff dated April 22, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council
approves the application of Richard Bergman, Country Sun Farm Green houses, to amend
the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for two additions to the retail sales building of
approximately 2,000 square feet each, per plans staff dated April 22, 2004, and based on
the Findings recommended by the Planning Commission.
ADOPTED by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 4`h day of May, 2004.
Lee Hunt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ch.aTes E. Dillerud
Acting City Administrator