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air it LAKE joiELMIJ City of Lake Elmo 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 (651) 777-5510 Fax: (651) 777-9615 Www.LakeElmo.Ora NOTICE OF MEETING The City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a. January 14, 2008 'Sart dg #04if 4. Public Hearings: a. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT: Application from the Oakdale Gun Club to allow a 400 square foot enlargement of an existing building and the addition of a building shell over an existing firing range at 10386 10th Street North; Ag zoning; PID 26-029-21-34-0001. 5. Business Items: a. 2008 Work Plan b. Election of Officers 6. Informational Items: a. City Council Updates i. January 22 ii. January 22 - - approved iii. January 22 — 7. Adjourn — Springborn rezoning request - approved Ordinance amendment for reduction of front yard setback Ordinance amendment for shoreland district - tabled p DRAFT City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2008 Chairman Ptacek called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Armstrong, Deziel, Fliflet, Helwig, Lyzenga, Pelletier, Ptacek, Roth, and Van Zandt. STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Klatt, Senior Planner Gozola, and Planner Matzek. Election of Officers Commissioner Thomas Armstrong was nominated for Chair by Commissioner Pelletier and seconded by Commissioner Fliflet. Commissioner Armstrong declined the nomination. Commissioner Todd Ptacek was nominated for Chair by Commissioner Helwig and seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. Vote: 8:0. Commissioner Jennifer Pelletier was nominated for Vice Chair by Commissioner Helwig and seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. Vote: 8:0. Commissioner Debra Lyzenga was nominated for Secretary by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Comnussioner Pelletier. Commissioner Benjamin Roth was nominated by Commissioner Helwig and seconded by Comrissioner Fliflet. Commissioner Roth declined the nomination. Commissioner Lyzenga was voted upon for the secretary position. Vote: 8:0. Agenda M/S/P, Helwig/Van Zandt, to approve the agenda as presented. Vote: 9:0. Minutes — November 26, 2007 M/S/P, Helwig/Deziel, to approve the minutes as presented. Vote: 8:0. Abstained: Pelletier, December 10, 2007 Commissioner Deziel would like his comments on page three to reflect that "there are a great deal of non -conformities in the lakeshore and neighborhood conservation districts" M/SJP, Van Zandt/Helwig, to approve the minutes as amended. Vote: 8:0. Abstained: Roth. Public Hearing: Rezoning unaddressed parcel on 55`a Street Planner Matzek said the city received an application to rezone an unaddressed parcel on 55th Street from Agricultural to Rural Residential; a variance was found to not be necessary. The rezoning would allow the property to be considered buildable, would not Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes; 1-14-08 DRAFT require a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Staff is recommending approval of the application. Commissioner Roth asked if this would affect the total number of homes as required in the Comprehensive Plan. Planner Matzek said that although this property is guided for the potential of an open space development density, the parcel is not large enough to be developed as such currently. THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE PUBLIC I -TEARING AT 7:15 P.M. No one spoke. THE CHAIRMAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:16 P.M. THE CHAIRMAN REOPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:17 P.M. Commissioner Lyzenga read the email sent from resident Lee Hunt from 1/13/08 into the record supporting the application. THE CHAIRMAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:18 P.M. M/S/P, Armstrong/Pelletier, move to recommend approval of the rezoning application. Vote: 9:0. Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment — Front Yard Setbacks Senior Planner Gozola identified that the intent of both proposed ordinances is to reduce the cumber of variances requested that are considered straight forward in the R-1 zoning district. He recapped the discussions and recommendations in previous meetings. He said the first recommended change is to provide the ability to average front yard setbacks on existing built properties. He said the second recommended change is to update the shoreland district codes to update the Ordinary High Water and floodplain levels as well as to eliminate the front yard setback in order to provide the additional flexibility outlined in the first proposed ordinance. Commissioner Pelletier expressed concern with allowing "mcmansions" to be allowed to be built. Senior Planner Gozola said the flexibility is only provided for three adjacent lots and not someone further down a road. Chairman Ptacek said he has concern that someone would amass a number of lots and build a large house that would allow someone else to build that as well. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes; 1-14-08 DRAFT Chairman Ptacek asked if a ratio of lot length to width would be something to add to the code. Senior Planner Gozola said it was something that could be looked into, but believes that code is working fine. Commissioner Deziel said problems are found with lot sizes in three areas of the city. The variances that were never applied for need to be accounted for. Senior Planner Gozola said it may have been possible that the flexibilities already in code to not have been communicated to residents in the past. He suggested giving the proposed changes a year and reassess if the variances the commission is trying to eliminate are still being requested. THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:49 P.M. No one spoke regarding the amendment to the front yard setback regulations. THE CHAIRMAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:50 P.M. M/S/P, Deziel/Van Zandt, move to recommend approval of the amended front yard setback ordinance as recommended by staff. Vote: 9:0. Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment — Shoreland District THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:51 P.M. No one spoke regarding the amendment to the shoreland district regulations. THE CHAIRMAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:51 P.M. M/S/P, Roth/Deziel, move to recommend approval of the proposed shoreland district regulations. Vote: 9:0. Business Item: 2008 Work Plan Planning Director Klatt distributed a draft 2008 work plan and suggested briefly discussing the plan and bringing it back at a future meeting. Chairman Ptacek said he would like to see more items brought forward that were originally addressed in the zoning code from the fall of 2006. Commissioner Van Zandt requested a summary to refresh them on the items discussed from the zoning code discussion in 2006. Planning Director Klatt said due to other time sensitive projects, it will be difficult for staff to move forward with a major overhaul of the zoning code. He said it could be approved in phases. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes; 1-14-08 DRAP 1 Chair Ptacek said he would like to see prioritization, that the work plan is brought to' the commission more often throughout the year, and that the zoning and planning initiatives are worked on concurrently. Business Item: Sign Code Amendment — Off -Site Signage Senior Planner Gozola said that after reviewing the sign code, he is concerned that the entire sign code should be reviewed and possibly amended. He said he will discuss with the City Administrator on how to proceed. He suggested that because signage can be a contentious issue, other public involvement strategies such as an open house or task force may wish to be utilized. Commissioner Armstrong asked if any of the three sample ordinance provided were drafted as a result of a legal challenge. Senior Planner Gozola said the three ordinances were chosen because they are more rural communities who may face similar challenges and is not aware of any legal challenges. Commissioner Armstrong said the New Prague ordinance may be the most applicable. Commissioner Deziel requested both on -site and off site advertising be distinguished. Chairman Ptacek asked that the topic have a priority level of 0 to 3 or 3 to 6 months. Informational Item Planner Matzek identified that information was provided for upcoming workshops provided through Government Training Services and more will be offered in the spring. Senior Planner Gozola updated the commission on decisions made by the City Council at the December 11th meeting. Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kelli Matzek Planner Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes; 1-14-08 Planning Commission Date: 1 /28/08 Public hearing Item: 4a ITEM: Hold a public hearing to consider an application from the Oakdale Gun Club to amend its Conditional Use Permit REQUESTED BY: Oakdale Gun Club, Applicant SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Klatt, Director of Planning REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Kelli Matzek, City Planner SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Lake Elmo Planning Commission is being asked to consider an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the Oakdale Gun Club. The Club presently operates a target range facility at 10386 North 10th Street in Lake Elmo and was granted a Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) for this use that dates back many years. The target range was in operation long before the City of Lake Elmo adopted zoning regulations for the site, and the current use of the site is authorized by a Council Resolution approved in 1988. The applicant is proposing to amend its existing permit to allow for the following: • The construction of a building shell over an existing range that will provide additional noise abatement within the site. • A small expansion of an existing operations building to provide additional interior usable space. The amendment has been requested in order to improve the staging and coordination of the various activities on the property. Additionally, one of the applicants's stated goals for the amendment is to provide noise abatement for some of the shooting that presently takes place on some of the open ranges. The site under consideration is located at 10386 North 10th Street, and is situated between the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and 101h Street in the southern portion of the City. The club owns two parcels of land; the gun range is located on the 40-acre parcel which is zoned A — Agricultural. The applicant also owns an adjacent 22-acre parcel which is zoned RR — Rural Residential. The existing permit and proposed amendment is applicable only to the larger 40-acres parcel. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • The applicant has provided a detailed project narrative that provides additional information concerning the proposed changes to the site. The applicant will also provide pictures of the site and model of the proposed building enclosure for review at the public hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the applicant's request to amend its existing Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. That the applicant continues to comply with the conditions of Resolution No. 88-5, approving the master Conditional Use Permit for the site. 2. That the applicant provides additional screening along North 10'" Street in the southeastern portion of the site. The location and types of plantings shall be reviewed and approved by the City Forester after review by the Planning Director. 3. That prior to any future amendments to the Conditional Use Permit the applicant provide an updated site plan with an accurate depiction of all buildings, ranges, fences, driveways, and other site improvements for review by the City. OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval as per the Staff recommendation. 2. Recommend denial of the request to amend an existing C.U.P. with findings of fact (cite you own) that the applicant is not able to meet the criteria for issuance of a C.U.P. 3. Table the request and direct Staff, the applicant, or others to provide additional information concerning the application. ORDER OF BUSINESS: - Introduction Kyle Klatt, Planning Director Report by staff Kyle Klatt, Planning Director Questions from the Commission Chair & Commission Members - Applicant Comments Chair facilitates - Questions of the Applicant Chair & Commission Members Open the Public Hearing Chair Close the Public Hearing Chair - Call for a motion Chair Facilitates Discussion of Commission on the motion Chair Facilitates Action by the Planning Commission Chair & Commission Members ATTACHMENTS: 1. Area map showing the location of the subject property; 2. Detailed staff report on the request. 3. Applicant's Project Narrative. 4. Applicant's Site Plan/Aerial Photograph of site. 5. Operations Building Addition — Architectural Drawings 6. Gun Range Building Shell — Architectural Drawings 7. Resolution No. 88-5 Granting a Conditional Use Permit to the Oakdale Gun Club. tj R2IW{j R2OW RI9W 2N} i T32N T3IN i T3IN• DON T29N 928N !l %' T27N ��/ �_i T3ON YOU.AREIOERE ctft=(9N R22W R2IW R2OW Vicinity Map 0 Scale in Feet 128N T27N 539 lhis &awing is me result of complation and reprodu ton Arland records s they County The &awe shoed ea used for referenca purposes only W ashingmn County 0 not rasponsi o for any iraccu,acas Source: Washington County Surveyors Office Phone (651)636SEI5 Parcel data basal on ASCW information Mnenrtmuoi October 31. 2007 ap prated: December 20,2007 City of Lake Elmo Planning Department Conditional Use Permit Amendment Request To: Planning Commission From: Kyle Klatt, Planning Director Meeting Date: 1/28/08 Applicant: Jerome A. Marah Owner: Oakdale Gun Club Location: 10386 North 10`h Street Zoning: A -.Agricultural Introductory Information Application The City of Lake Elmo has received a request from the Oakdale Gun Club to amend Summary: its existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the following: • The construction of a building shell over an existing range. • A small expansion of an existing operations building to provide additional interior usable space. A more detailed description of' the changes requested by the Club is attached to this memorandum on a document submitted by the applicant. Property As noted in the documentation submitted by the applicant, the Oakdale Gun Club has Information: been in operation continuously on its present site since 1964, which predates the City's current Zoning Ordinance. The City's file on this property goes back to at least 1965; however, for the purposes of the present review, Staff will be focusing on actions taken by the City since 1982. It was at this point in time that the City of Lake Elmo conducted a more thorough review of the Gun Club operations, and it appears that this is when the current conditions of operation were adopted by the City. Between 1983 and 1997 the City reviewed the Gun Club operation as part of an annual review of conditional use permits that was presented to the City Council each year. Since 1997, it does not appear that the Council was presented information concerning existing Conditional Use Permits. Staff's assumption is that the review was conducted on an administrative basis. Starting in the mid 1980's, the City Council adopted a resolution that specified the conditions of approval for the Gun Club. After 1988, subsequent reviews and amendments to the C.U.P. have used the resolution adopted in this year (Resolution No. 88-5) as the basis for compliance. All amendments since then have technically amended this resolution as is relates to the continued operation of the Gun Club. A CUP Request: TIAIRitage Ylous Planning Commission Report: 9-24-07 summary of the more recent C.U.P. amendments for the Gun Club is as follows: • 1998 (Resolution 95-58) New caretaker residence, accessory garage, and accessory storage structure. • 2002 (Resolution not in file) Noise abatement cover for 25 ft. range. • 2005 (Resolution No. 2005-111) Storage structure addition. • 2006 (Resolution No. 2006-145) New storage building. The current use of the site includes a range operations building, several outdoor ranges of varying length, the caretaker's home, storage buildings, a covered shooting range (25 yards), an archery practice area, and other miscellaneous buildings. The actual use of the facility beyond target practice, includes training and other educational programs. The property owned by the club is divided into two larger tracts. The 22-acre eastern portion is not used for any formal range facilities while the 40-acre western parcel houses all of the formal range operations. Applicable Section 300.06 Administration. Codes: Subd 4. Conditional Use Permits. Outlines the general requirements for all conditionally permitted uses in Lake Elmo. Section 300.07 Districts. Subd. 4 (A) Agricultural Zoning District. Specifies that "Commercial recreation of a rural nature, including outdoor target ranges" requires a conditional use permit. Section 1305 Target Ranges. Contains the City's requirements for the establishment and operation of a target range facility, including requirements for inspection, application, insurance, organization, construction, signage, hours of operation, supervision, and other regulations. Findings & General Site Overview Site Data: Lot Size: 40 acres (active gun range property) Existing Use: Target range facility Existing Zoning: A — Agricultural Property Identification Nulnber (PID): 26-029-21-34-0001 Application Review: CUP Review: The Oakdale Gun Club is a unique use in the City of Lake Elmo for a number of reasons, and most importantly from a land use perspective, it has been in operation S:11and Use\CU/'\Oukdale Gun CHARep PZ Oakdale Gun Club CUP Amend 1-28-O8.dor Page 2 CUP Requas€: 11ARtiruge 'I A Planning Commission Report; 9-24-07 Conditional Use Permit Criteria: long before the City adopted a Zoning Ordinance to regulate such uses. In reviewing the extensive file for this property, Staff is suggesting that the Planning Commission concentrate on the 1988 action by the City as a starting point for determining whether or not the proposed site changes are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and Conditional Use Permit for the property. This is the general approach that was used to analyze the Club's C.U.P. amendments submitted since 1998. As with the previous amendments, Staff has determined that an amendment to the C.U.P. is required for the applicant to complete the work proposed. In accordance with Section 300.06, Subd. 4 (K) of the Zoning Ordinance, an amended conditional use nay be administered in a manner similar to that required for a new permit. One of the proposed changes would be the construction of a building shell over an existing range. Even though this action would create additional interior shooting space, the overall impacts to the surrounding area should be minimal, and in some cases, may actually provide for additional mitigation of noise from the site beyond the present situation. The reason for the potential reduction in off -site impacts is explained in the applicant's project narrative, which notes that the new building will allow better staging of range time at the facility. Specifically, members that would not have otherwise been able to use the covered range because it is occupied will now have an alternative range that is covered. Providing an additional covered range should result in a smaller amount of exterior shooting time at the range, and hence, a decrease in overall noise from the site. The second part of the request is an addition to the existing operations building on the site. This addition is small enough that it should not have any noticeable impacts on adjacent property and should not result in any changes to the overall activity on the site. The eastern end of the building currently contains a covered patio, and the new addition would essentially fully enclose this space which is already being used by members. The changes proposed for the property are intended to help reduce the overall impacts from the property by enclosing and mitigating some of the shooting activity that presently takes place on the site. There are no other changes proposed at this time, although as the club continues to makes improvements to their property, it is very likely that the City be involve in additional reviews of this site. Reviewing this request requires that all general CUP criteria be examined. For these types of applications, the burden is on the City to show why the use should not be permitted due to impacts that cannot be controlled by reasonable conditions. 1. Effects on the health, safety, morals, convenience, or general welfare of surrounding lands. In the early 1980's the City of Lake Elmo conducted an extensive review of the Oakdale Gun Club and developed a list of conditions that have been applied to this day to the present day. As recently as December of 2006 the City's building inspector visited the site to check for compliance with the terms of the C.U.P. and found that the S:\lxrud U.ve\CUP\Oakdalr Cum Club\Rep /'% Oakdale Gun Club CUP Amend 1-28-08.doc Page 3 C(II--' Request: BAH rage '1-sous Planning Commission Report: 9-24-07 1 club was operating in accordance with the City's requirements. One of the key factors that Staff recommends be considered as the Planning Commission reviews the applicant's request is whether or not the proposed changes will create any external impacts beyond what presently occurs on the site. In this case, the covering of an existing range should reduce the overall impacts from the site by taking range activity that would otherwise be located outside (and with little noise abatement) and moving it into an enclosed building. The location of the range to be enclosed should also help further mitigate any impact to surrounding lands since it takes advantage of an existing earthen berm that will help reduce any sound that escapes from the site. Staff is suggesting that the applicant review the landscaping provided along 10th Street in the southeastern portion of the site, and recommends that additional vegetation be planted in this area to further minimize the visual impact of the covered range facility. The small addition to the operations building will have no impacts on the surrounding lands. Staff finds that this criterion is satisfied. 2. Traffic & Parking conditions. The proposed site alterations will primarily result in changes to the scheduling and timing of various activities at the gun club. It is not anticipated that the covered range or building addition will result in additional traffic to the site; only minor changes internal to the site concerning where the traffic and parking will occur. The amount of traffic and parking associated with the proposed use will continue to be consistent with the existing operation. Staff finds that this criterion is met. 3. Effects on utility and school capacities. The building addition and new range building will have minimal impacts on the existing utilities at the site. There will be no changes to the utilities already established for the site. Staff finds this criterion is met. 4. Effect on property values of surrounding lands. The Club has been in operation since, before the City regulated such uses through zoning, and likewise, the club has been located on this site since before many of the surrounding land uses were established. Furthermore, since the request is for an amendment to a C.U.P. and not a new use, the Planning Commission should consider the potential impacts associated with this change and not the overall impacts of the site. If there are any violations of the previous conditions of approval for the site, the City may take action in accordance with the process specified in Resolution No. 88-5. Since the site changes requested as part of the C.U.P. amendment are intended to reduce overall impacts from the site, Staff finds that this criterion is satisfied as well. 5. Effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Plan. The property at 10386 North 101h Street is currently utilized for a target range facility. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for public facility use in the future, but also provides for the continuation of existing uses until such time as the parcel is redeveloped. The City Code allows for such a use to be conditionally permitted on S:V,cuul User\CUN\Oulaule Gun Clu6VRep ('% Oakdale Gun Club Cup Amend 1-28-08.doe Page 4 CUP Request: t1ALRirage 'nous Planning Commission ReporC 9-24-07 Conditional Use Permit Conclusions: Resident Concerns: Additional Information: Conclusion: Commission Options: this site. Staff finds this criterion is met. Based on the above analysis of the review criteria in City Code, staff recommends approval of the request by the Oakdale Gun Club to amend its Conditional Use Permit to construct a building shell over an existing range and expand its existing operations building at 10386 North 10'h Street, based on the following: 1. The use would not negatively affect the health, safety, morals, convenience, or general welfare of surrounding lands. 2. It would not affect traffic or parking conditions. 3. The use would have no effect on utility or school capacities. 4. The proposed amendment would have no effect on property values of surrounding lands. 5. The use would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. When the City considered the last amendment to the applicant's C.U.P. in late 2006, one of the adjoining property owners expressed concern over the sound levels emanating from the site, especially during the summer months. Staff was asked by this property owner to inform them when the permit was scheduled for review again this year, and anticipates that they may provide additional testimony at the public hearing scheduled for January 28i11 . Neither the watershed district nor the DNR provided comment in opposition to the proposed conditional use permit. The applicant is seeking approval to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit that was issued to the Oakdale Gun Club to allow the following: • The construction of a building shell over an existing range. • A small expansion of an existing operations building to provide additional interior usable, space. The Planning Commission has the following options: A) Recommend approval of the conditional use permit request; B) Recommend denial of the conditional use permit request. The 60-day review period for this application expires on 2-21-08, but can be extended an additional 60 days if more time is needed. SALand Use\COIAOakdale Gun Club\Rep Pl. Oakdale Gun Club CUP Amend t-28-08.doe Page 5 CLIP Request HAIRitage Woes Planning Commission Report; 9-24-07 Staff Rec: Staff is recommending approval of the request to amend an existing conditional use permit for the Oakdale Gun Club at 10386 North 10`h Street based on the following: 1. The amendment to the conditional use would not negatively affect the health, safety, morals, convenience, or general welfare of surrounding lands. 2. It would not affect traffic or parking conditions given the use has existed on the site for one year and no complaints were received. 3. The amendment to the conditional use would have little or no effect on utility or school capacities. 4. The amendment to the conditional use would have no effect on property values of surrounding lands. 5. The amendment to the conditional use would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Provided the following conditions are met 1. That the applicant continues to comply with the conditions of Resolution No. 88-5, approving the master Conditional Use Permit for the site. 2. That the applicant provides additional screening along North 10th Street in the southeastern portion of the site. The location and types of plantings shall be reviewed and approved by the City Forester after review by the Planning Director. 3. That prior to any future amendments to the Conditional Use Permit the applicant provide an updated site plan with an accurate depiction of all buildings, ranges, fences, driveways, and other site improvements for review by the City. Denial To deny the request, you may use the following motion as a guide: Motion Template: I move to recommend denial of the request by the Oakdale Gun Club to amend its existing conditional use permit...(please site reasons for the recommendation) Approval To approve the request, you may use the following motion as a guide: Motion Template: I move to recommend approval of the request by the Oakdale Gun Club to amend its existing conditional use permit based on the following findings...(use staff's findings provided above or cite your own) ...with the following conditions: 1. That the applicant continues to comply with the conditions of Resolution No. 88-5, approving the master Conditional Use Permit for the site. 2. That the applicant provides additional screening along North 10th Street in the southeastern portion of the site. The location and types of plantings shall be reviewed and approved by the City Forester after review by the Planning Director. 3. That prior to any future amendments to the Conditional Use Permit the applicant provide an updated site plan with an accurate depiction of all buildings, ranges, fences, driveways, and other site improvements for review by the City. S:V.and 11se1Co'\Oakdale Gun CtublRep 1'Z Oakdale Gun Club ON' Amend I-28-08,dor Page 6 CUP Regmat: 11AIRiiu e 'Ikons /'lnrrning Comnussion Report; 9-24-07 cc: Jerry Marah, Building Director Troy Dahlgren, Contractor Tom Tousignant S:Vtnui Use\C'UP\Oukdale Gun ClubV2ep l'Z Oakdale Gun Club C'OP Amend 1-28-0S doc Page 7 Oakdale Gun Club Proposed CUP Amendment 12/07 1. Completed Land Use Application Form (attached) 2. Written statements a. Contact Info Jerry Marah, Building Director 651-398-2064 Troy Dahlgren, Contractor 651-491-0106 Tom Tousignant 651-731-9724 b. Site Data (attachment A) c. History The Oakdale gun club was established in 1964 and has continuously occupied the property. In recent years, several improvements have been made to both enhance the sites appearance and improve safety. For example, the original farmhouse and barn have been replaced with a caretaker's residence. The addition of a storage building was the most recent improvement. The grounds and buildings have not only been maintained, but regularly updated with the analysis based on appearance, noise abatement, traffic patterns and community impact. d. Proposed use (i.) The addition of a noise abatement building shell over a little used existing range area allows the club to shift current activities and reduce overall noise levels. The proposed area has a natural draw in the terrain just east of the existing 25 yd range. This area also has hills on three sides which will serve as natural backstops (berms) and require minimal soil disturbance. There is little or no effect on open areas since the site is hilly and the proposed building footprint is a 34 x 40. The building will be constructed on fairly level ground between the hills Additionally the terrain has a gentle natural slope and corresponding drainage is to the south. The proposed building would not change the drainage other than to collect the roof runoff: The proposed structure is well within the confines of the property and approximately 700 ft from 10`h St. Minimal site preparation and vegetation removal is required and if appropriate the area will replanted. Overall there will be minimal impact on the surrounding areas and terrain. The archery range immediately to the east will remain undisturbed. 12/07 d. Proposed use (ii details) The primary use of the new enclosed area will be for Law Enforcement, DNR Hunter Safety, and club sponsored training. In addition, this range will help reduce the pressure on our 25 yd range. The actual shooting length wilt be approximately 35 ft which is ideal for the beginning shooters in the Hunter Safety Program. The intent is to enclose and provide a fully covered range. This will supports the clubs position of continuously decreasing noise levels_ Currently the clubs 25 yd range is the only fully covered range on the property. In 2007, the 25 yd range was used 31 times for MN DNR Hunter Safety courses. Each DNR class requires approx 4 hours of range time. The 25 yd range is used exclusively because it's the only area currently able to meet both safety and noise reduction requirements. Additional firearms training on the 25 yd range occurred 76 times in the past year, with each session requiring 2-4 hours of range time.. Each time the 25 yd range is reserved and used for training, other shooters must relocate to an open range. In almost every case, the displaced shooter will be using a larger caliber thereby generating more noise. In essence, when the new covered range is in position, we have the potential of reducing overall noise levels during more than 400 hrs of range time (31 classes @ 4 hrs + 76 classes ® 3 hrs average = 442 hrs) e. Justification The health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the area will not be adversely impacted since the proposal will not increase the load on the facility, but rather redistribute the existing load in order to attain a greater level of noise abatement. Traffic flow, parking conditions, utilities and schools will not be affected since there in no increase in usage. 12/07 Oakdale Gun Club Proposed CUP Amendment 12/07 b. Site Data Oakdale Gun Club www.OakdaleGunClub.org 10386 North 10'a St. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Parcel size # 1 (proposed site) 40 acres (1,742,400 sq. ft.) PID 26.029.21.34.0001 Parcel size #2 (adjacent to proposed site, East or) 22 acres (958,320 sq.ft.) PID 26.029.21.43. 0001 Attachment A. Oakdale Gun Club CUP Revision 12/07 d. proposed use (i.) Building Addition The 20 x 20 addition to the existing range operations building will increase the building size by approx 400 sq. ft. This will be open space similar to the existing floor plan. The additional area will allow for the addition of several more tables and chairs which will be used by the general public during open hours and members for various activities during non public hours. Uses during non public hours will essentially be but not limited to current uses i.e secondary meeting and/or classroom space, brass sorting etc. Future uses may include the addition of a portable pellet gun range for use by youth programs. In essence the additional space will allow the club more flexibility of use during all phases of operation both public and non public. There will be very little impact on the surrounding terrain and vegetation as this is existing open high ground. Drainage will not be affected other than to collect the roof runoff. e. Justification The health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the area will not be adversely impacted since the proposal will not increase the load on the facility. Traffic flow, parking conditions, utilities and schools will not be affected since there in no increase in usage. EXISTINGs BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ERJj R-6 SLAB EDGE NSLATICN 2>s CODES: R-B WALL NNLATICN TIA'< Aoa rd. MANEACIIN D ROGF TRUSSES • 2'41' 'ER ro tt4TO4 worm 16OOF COMM CON(RACTOR TO FR3.D WERE!. 16011 ROOF WISING PB@ CGOF. 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(unit -aa" oIM.• cw'"o` vssaw sorra Atinumawrz �� ;,�mg� RESOLUTION 88-5 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OAKDALE GUN CLUB FOR OUTDOOR TARGET RANGE IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Oakdale Gun Club has applied fora Conditional Use Permit for an Outdoor Target Range on SE1/4 of SW1/4 of Section 26,T29,R21, subject to easement, located at 10386 North loth Street in the City of Lake Elmo; and has submitted all required information and fees for the application for such permit; and, WHEREAS, Section 301.070 D.b. of the Municipal Code of Lake Elmo requires a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Target Range in the City of Lake Elmo; and, WHEREAS, Section 1300 of the ZONING ORDINANCE of the Municipal Code of Lake Elmo sets forth the conditions under which said permit may be granted and such use permitted; and WHEREAS, the applicant meets or exceeds all the conditions set forth above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, THAT, the Conditional Use Permit fot Outdoor Target Range at 10386 10th Street North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is hereby granted to Oakdale Gun Club, subject to the following conditions: 1. Fencing a. Additional fencing, if any, along the north border (common border with County Park) to be accomplished per agreement between Club and County Director of Planning. b. Fencing along east and west borders to be accomplished if and When adjacent properties are developed to the extent that fencing is necessary. A determination as to when the adjacent properties are sufficiently developed to require fencing will be made at the time of permit renewal in future years. 2. Weapons on the shotgun range shall be limited to fine shot (#6 shot) on the shotgun range. 3. There will be no expansion; at the present location without an abatement to this permit .d•...u.s.r. w[,s--a+ervW.'rvk: .'y..1tln-"'tH"�F4MYvrwYuu3¢'ri's<ina+M:-WeFi5alimraWNlH44WW✓CrvwWfei.ivww.H.e.r«".s:W.bd.Mwrwf+='Nsw.Vy..w«w+nn.w.A%+:.wwra✓v+M+-rv...p..mu,—.......s.n 4. The names of lead range officers and a schedule of events with the officer in charge shall be provided to. the Washington County Sheriff. This Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed on an annual basis, and may be rescinded, after a 2 week notice and a public hearing, if the City Council finds that the public health, safety, or Welfare is jeopardized. ADOPTED, this 5th day of January 1988, by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota. Signed Attest: � CfL. LLGL�ra� 7�iGC Mary uener, Arlyn hrist, Mayor g City Administrator Planning Commission Date: 1/28/08 No Action Required Item: 5a ITEM: Planning Commission 2008 Work Plan REQUESTED BY: Planning Department SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Klatt, Director of Planning REVIEWED BY: Ben Gonzola, Senior Planner Kelli Matzek, Assistant City Planner SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: At its last meeting, Staff presented a draft 2008 work plan to the Planning Commission and sought feedback concerning the plan at this time. Staff has since revised the plan to include an indication of the priority level for each item, and made other changes based on comments from the City Administrator and the other Planning Department staff. At this point, the Planning Commission should provide any additional comments on the plan and should consider forwarding the document to the Council for further review. The intent of the work plan is to help prioritize the projects the Planning Commission will be reviewing in the next several months, and to also help keep the Commission informed about the projects that will be undertaken by Staff during the coming year. It is expected that this will be a working document and that it will help the Commission gauge its progress at achieving some of its goals for the year. OPTIONS: The Planning Commission may consider forwarding the work plan on to the City Council or may wish to spend more time reviewing with Staff. If additional time is needed, the plan could come back to the Commission at a future meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed work plan forward the document to the City Council with any suggested changes. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Introduction Kyle Klatt, Director of Planning Report by staff Kyle Klatt, Director of Planning Questions/Comments from the Planning Commission Planning Commission ATTACHMENTS (2008 Work Plan): ZONING INITIATIVES 2008 Planning Commission Work Plan - DRAFT Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Department — 1/24/08 Status: C — Complete IP — In Progress Date: Completion Goals (with Monthly Range) Admin: Staff Projects/Initiatives PL: Priority Level (from 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest priority) Project and Description Date PL Status (Months) Revisions to NC Zoning District • Consider a new Zoning District to address multiple problems 0-3 4 C related to non -conforming uses in older residential districts • Study existing front yard setback requirements throughout the 0-3 4 C City Ordinary High Water Level Revisions • Draft revisions to Shoreland Ordinance to address revisions 0-3 3 IP to regulatory OHWL elevations by DNR. Zoning Map Updates • Update Zoning Map to improve consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map • Establish proper zoning designation for recently annexed Buberl property Conditional Use Permit Ordinance • Update current regulations to establish specific criteria for different conditionally permitted uses Sign Ordinance Revisions • One year moratorium on billboards ends in February 2008 • Review standards related to off -premise advertising signage • Study and possibly adopt regulations governing the use of electronic billboards • Consider major revision to Sign Ordinance to eliminate outdated provisions 9-12 3 9-12 4 6-9 3 0-3 2 IP 3-6 2 12+ 2 Zoning Amendments • Review Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to establish appropriate 6-9 3 levels of lighting for various uses • Clarify requirements for accessory buildings and setbacks 6-9 3 • Revise definition and standards for impervious coverage 3-6 3 Engineering Standards Manual • Create a development manual describing the City's 6-9 2 IP engineering standards for private and public projects Home Occupation Ordinance • Research status and effectiveness of current ordinance • Draft updated ordinance to address appropriate home occupation standards for different areas in the community. 6-9 3 9-12 4 Zoning Ordinance Review • Prepare outline of previous work and major areas of 0-3 2 agreement • Incorporate updates where appropriate as part of Village Area 6-15 3 and South 10th Street zoning changes PLANNING INITIATIVES Village Area Planning • Participation in Village Area Advisory Panel meetings o Draft Village Area Preliminary and Final AUAR, including mitigation plan. • Prepare amendment to Comprehensive Plan based on selected development scenario from AUAR • Adopt amendments to the Zoning Ordinance responsive to the AUAR mitigation plan and Comprehensive Plan South 10th Street Area • Review Comprehensive Plan and holding zones for South 10th Street Area for consistency with Village Area updates Comprehensive Plan Updates • Monitor individual projects for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan • Incorporate major system elements into plan, including water, surface water and transportation 9-12 1 12-15 1 12+ 1 9-12+ 2 0-12 3 12+ 2 Capital Improvement Plan • Planning Commission review of 2009CIP plan for consistency 9-12 2 with the Comprehensive Plan Storm Water Management • Integrate a storm water management plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan • Develop an ordinance consistent with the plan • Bring Lake Elmo into compliance with NPDES requirements and MS4 status 12+ 3 12+ 3 12+ 2 Transportation Plan • Prepare amendment to the Comprehensive Plan specific to 6-15 2 transportation ADMINISTRATIVE INITIATIVES Building Division (Admin) • Develop job description for Building Official; seek applicants to 0-3 1 IP fill vacant position. • Review internal permit approval process, consider alternative 3-9 3, tracking and reporting software Development Review Process (Admin) • Establish system for review and processing of development 3-6 1 IP applications • Communicate with developers and property owners about the 6-9 3 application and review process Efficiency/Communication Improvements (Admin) • Upgrade GIS software, improve access to county data and 3-6 4 mapping • Research alternative software for building inspections and 6-12 3 reporting Code Enforcement (Admin) • Improve consistency and reporting for code violations and 6-12 3 follow-up activities • Develop system for review and inspection of erosion control 3-6 2 measures on a development -wide and individuial site basis Agency Support (Admin) • Review of Updated Flood Maps, including Flood Insurance 3-6 3 Study from FEMA • Provide comments to U.S. Census Bureau concerning 0-3 3 addresses and construction activity in advance of the 2010 Census l( I pp Page 2 of 2 Flnjteled ©ccia+ 651-770-1472 Original message from tschmidt3240@comcast.net: Oakdale Gun Club - Noise Abatement In the last year, it seems the gun range is noisier. They can now be heard shooting almost everyday starting at 8 am , even on Sunday. It is noisy enough to wake you with your windows closed. It continues throughout the clay. On looking on , "The Gun Club's", web site, they are open to the public on many different days and times. They are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. In April, they will be starting at 7 am for (IHMSA Silhouette). We've seen many Police, County etc. offical cars in line waiting for the club to be opened up.We believe they are going for their mandary gun practice. How can this be Non -Profit? We see they are asking for a remodeling permit. Perhaps, now is the time to discuss the need to spend some money on noise abatement. Many Gun Clubs shoot inside large culverts. Could this be possible? We have several questions. How is it decided if it is a non-profit organization? If their organization changes how does it become for profit? If this could be a for profit club, wouldn't they have to pay taxes? In the remodeling permit, will it look at safety issues? How do we know if it follows all safety issues. We would appreciate discussion on this matter. Thank You Warren and Tereasa Schmidt 3240 Lake Elmo Ave. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651-777-3503 1/28/2008 oE FZ- CUP Revision Oakdale Gun Club 1. Noise Abatement cover on short range 2. Range Operations building addition CUP Revision ine TAT CUP Revision Noise Abatement cover on short range Oakdale Gun Club Short Range Reasons • Noise abatement • Reduce the bad on the 25 yd range • Handgun shooting • DNR Classes City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2006 Public Hearing: CUP Amendment -Oakdale Gun Club "Shooting ranges are under cover. They have almost totally enclosed one of the gun ranges. They are working to close other tongue too to keep noise within boundaries." Jerome Marsh Short Range Criteria • Upgrade/Utilize existing short range • Cover building for noise abatement • East of 25 yd range • 34 ft wide covered • Accommodate 8 shooters/stations • 40 ft deep • Skid loader accessible • Safety wall/berm between Archery 1 ( ( 2 3 Range Operations Building Addition • Add 20-30 ft to east end of building • Youth activities le: * Indoor pellet gun range (Portable) * DNR Hunter safety training • Future Project Questions? Thank You 4