HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-054CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON OMINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-054
5) That the proposed Interim Use will make use of the existing facilities that are
used to support the Christmas tree farm, including a sales building, warming
house, and off-street parking area, and that the terms and conditions associated
with the interim use will not apply to any portion of the site that is already used for
permitted activities, including the current tree farm.
6) That the applicant will be allowed to supplement the sale of Christmas trees
grown on-site with trees grown off-site throughout the duration of the interim use
permit, regardless of whether or not applicant sells produce grown off-site in any
given year.
7) That the proposed use will be located on property legally described as: Part of
the east half (1/2) of the southeast quarter (1/4) lying northerly of the current
existing east-west right-of-way known as 43rd Street North, in Section 11,
Township 029 West, Range 21 North in Washington County and State of
Minnesota. Commonly known as 4452 Lake Elmo Avenue North.
8) That the use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district and
conforms to standard zoning regulations. The Agricultural and Rural Residential
zoning districts were amended in 2010 to include Agricultural Sales Business as
an Interim Use in each district.
9) That the use will not adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise,
traffic, dust, or unsightliness and will not otherwise adversely impact the health,
safety, and welfare of the community. The Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm has
been in operation for approximately 30 years. Staff is not aware of any issues or
nuisance conditions that have been identified in this period of time, and the
proposed Interim Use Permit will not alter the current operations in any significant
manner.
11) That the date or event that will terminate the use is identified with certainty. The
interim use agreement establishes a termination date for the permit that is set at
January 1, 2032 or upon the sale or transfer of ownership in the property,
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12) That the interim use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is
necessary for the public to fully or partially take the property in the future. Thd
aI plicant is not requesting to add any additional structures at this time
13) That there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or
city utility fees due upon the subject parcel.
Dean A. Johnston, ayvor&
Craig DaWbp, Interim City Administrator
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