HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-73 - Approving CUP and Site Plan for Roger Masica for Retail/Wholsale Greenhouse on Property Located at 23405 County Rd 30 City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2004-73
MOTION BY: LYMANGOOD
SECONDED BY: GAGEBY
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE
PLAN FOR ROGER MASICA FOR RETAIL/WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23405 COUNTY ROAD 30
WHEREAS, the applicant, Roger Masica has requested approval of a conditional
use permit and site plan to allow the operation of retail/wholesale greenhouses;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval based on the characteristics of the
use being in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does
approve the request by Roger Masica for a conditional use permit and site plan,
subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The conditional use permit and site plan is approved in accordance with
the plans received by the City on July 28, 2004, except as amended
herein. No variances are granted.
2. Heating and cooling elements information must be submitted and
approved.
3. All mechanical equipment must be designed to be aesthetically
harmonious with the building.
4. The applicant should show evidence that not more than 33% new of the
trees near the retail/wholesale greenhouse is of any one species.
5. Display areas and walking woodchip trail areas must be generally shown
on the site plan. Any changes to the approved site plan will require a CUP
amendment.
6. Any on-site storage and use of pesticides and fertilizers shall meet the
standards of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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7. A dedicated loading area must be identified on the plan.
8. The applicant must show that adequate room exists to provide future
septic service for the facility.
9. The size of all buildings should be identified on the site plan.
10.The primary septic area must be identified on the site plan.
11 .The applicant must identify the location of public toilet facilities. Such
facilities must be handicap accessible.
12. Plans detailing the provision of both water and electricity to the
greenhouses must be submitted and approved.
13. Hours for retail sale of product to customers shall be limited to the
following:
9:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Saturday
10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Sunday
14.The applicant must indicate what times of year the greenhouses will be
erected and what times of year they will be open to the public.
15.The "retail/wholesale" greenhouse (the one near the north side of the
property) will be the only one open to the public. The "production area"
greenhouse (the one near the south side of the property) will be restricted
to staff only.
16. Lighting shall comply with all ordinance requirements as outlined in
Section 1060.040 of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance. Light fixtures must
have a cutoff angle less than or equal to 90 degrees.
17.Sale of accessory items shall be permitted, provided they do not generate
more than 20% of the sales (measured by retail value or sales volume) for
the business nor cover more than 10% of the site area.
18.At least 50% of the nursery stock to be sold on site must be grown on site.
19.The wetland setbacks must be shown on the site plan and the gravel drive
may not be located within those setback areas.
20. In addition, drainage and utility easements should be provided over both
wetlands.
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21.The applicant must comply with all requirements from the Elm Creek
Watershed Commission.
22.The landscape plan must be revised to provide:
a) A planting schedule containing symbols, quantities, common names,
botanical names and sizes of plant material.
b) A note for each tree on the plan that indicates the quantity and
species.
c) Planting details, including planting beds and foundation plantings.
d) A tree preservation plan.
23. Setback flexibility is allowed for the 60-foot front yard structure setback in
accordance with Section 1060.07, Subd. 2 (K) of the Zoning Ordinance.
The applicant shall install the required landscaping by May 15, 2005.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 26th day of August 2004.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
XX Bucher, John Bucher, John
XX Gageby, David Gageby, David
XX Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
XX Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
XX Lymangood, Chuck Lymangood, Chuck
Kenneth Guenthner, Mayor
City Seal
ATTEST:
V
Kary Till ann, City Clerk
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