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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-09 PACKET 05.A.STAFF REPORT CASE: CU P13 -020 ITEM: 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 06/24/13 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 07/17/13 APPLICATION APPLICANT: Wayne and Angi Butt REQUEST: A Historic Places Conditional Use Permit to allow their barn to be used as a wedding and event venue. SITE DATA LOCATION: 7310 Lamar Avenue South ZONING: R -4, Low Density Residential CONTIGUOUS LAND USE: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Residential WEST: Rural Residential SIZE: NIA DENSITY: NIA RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to the conditions stipulated in this staff report. COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING DIVISION Planning Staff Contact: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner, 651 -455 -2825, jburbank(ccottage- grove.orq GACITYFILES113 CITYFILES1020CUP 7390 Lamar Barn Event Venue 2093- 06- 241PIanning\CUP13 -020 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue 5R cover 2013-06 - 24.docx Planning Staff Report 7310 Lamar Avenue Barn Event Venue Case CUP13 -020 June 24, 2013 Proposal Wayne and Angi Butt have applied for an Historic Places Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) in accordance with Title 11- 9 -H(4) to allow for limited commercial ventures to be conducted at 7310 Lamar Avenue South. The Butt's are proposing the following improvements and uses: • To register their barn on the City's local Register of Historic Places and Landmarks. • To conduct unlimited outdoor weddings and other special events (including corporate events, benefits, conferences, and retreats). • To construct a phased designated parking area and access drives to accommodate the proposed uses. To have the ability to temporally install a 4,000 square foot commercial grade event tent for use by wedding and event guests. Location Map Background The applicant's Italianate style home on the site is listed on the City's Local Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks as well as the National Historic Register. The Nomination Report that was processed by the City during the registration in 1983 is attached to this report. John P. Furber of Dover, Maine was the original owner of the property, which consisted of 375 acres at the time of sale in 1920 for $35,000.00 by his executors. Much of this land is still in agricultural production by owners separate than the applicants. John and three of his brothers were some of the first leaders within the community and John P. was a founding member of the First Congregational Church of Cottage Grove, which was founded in 1858. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Larnar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 2 of 16 The detail below is from the Atlas of Washington County that was produced in 1874 and depicts the applicants home as it appeared when owned by Mr. Furber. Xv o Historic John P. Furber Home C. 1874 A photo in the City Archives dated 1895 references the homestead as "the Red House" as it was reported to have been dubbed by the Furber family. Site Detail Air Photo Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No, CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 3 of 16 P LU " • COATED GARAGE a y kLSI2SINKS "� W _T STALLS 12 SINKS' jr yl FUTUREDEIF Lj .aw,+ I REA,IQQELEMSTINGEARN uT 80-Yr 24-0 29;0• :a -0 24 -T xo -T FOR EVEMTCENTER. I' ANTICIPATED TOTAL USABLE = 6.500 SO. FT. ANTICIPATED ASSEMBLY AREA ; 4,000 SO. FT. • - _ . RASH ENCLOSURE UL,'K 8r f ts�K seta PARKII YA 2 " • r aw PHAS , E [- DESIGNATED GRAS AREA s + -* f a. - . •,�' , `! PRASL 11- GRAVEL Proposed Site Schematic Planning Considerations r Y 74 y T l y Compliance with Ordinance Requirements The City's Historic Property Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) process, covered in City Code Title 11- 9A(4), was adopted on February 4, 1998 (Ord. No. 653). At that time, the applicant's property was identified as one of 11 habitable sites that could meet the proposed ordinance cri- teria. The ordinance was adopted as a means in which to allow owners of large historic proper- ties within the city the ability to create additional resources to maintain their uniqueness as vibrant components within the community. The provisions of Ordinance No. 653 allow one or more of the following uses as "limited com- mercial ventures - ." Class one restaurant, catering centers, bed and breakfasts, overnight rooms, reception facilities, meeting or conference facilities, professional office uses, museums, art gal- PARK PARKING "�ia',Y. ��►* PHASE I- DESIGNATED GRASS AREA �� - PHASEII- GRAVEL u } T4 " ,N 'a tttlll TTT 4 NL4'. "AUQ611U4 - �f_XI fit• , eRC io NA1 i I r` ' NEVI �•. VOME MENS I H C -TL' LU " • COATED GARAGE a y kLSI2SINKS "� W _T STALLS 12 SINKS' jr yl FUTUREDEIF Lj .aw,+ I REA,IQQELEMSTINGEARN uT 80-Yr 24-0 29;0• :a -0 24 -T xo -T FOR EVEMTCENTER. I' ANTICIPATED TOTAL USABLE = 6.500 SO. FT. ANTICIPATED ASSEMBLY AREA ; 4,000 SO. FT. • - _ . RASH ENCLOSURE UL,'K 8r f ts�K seta PARKII YA 2 " • r aw PHAS , E [- DESIGNATED GRAS AREA s + -* f a. - . •,�' , `! PRASL 11- GRAVEL Proposed Site Schematic Planning Considerations r Y 74 y T l y Compliance with Ordinance Requirements The City's Historic Property Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) process, covered in City Code Title 11- 9A(4), was adopted on February 4, 1998 (Ord. No. 653). At that time, the applicant's property was identified as one of 11 habitable sites that could meet the proposed ordinance cri- teria. The ordinance was adopted as a means in which to allow owners of large historic proper- ties within the city the ability to create additional resources to maintain their uniqueness as vibrant components within the community. The provisions of Ordinance No. 653 allow one or more of the following uses as "limited com- mercial ventures - ." Class one restaurant, catering centers, bed and breakfasts, overnight rooms, reception facilities, meeting or conference facilities, professional office uses, museums, art gal- Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 4 of 16 leries, antique shops, craft boutiques, site tours, limited retail activities, or for other uses deemed similar by the Director of Community Development. In order to be considered eligible for a historic properties conditional use permit, properties must be in conformance with the following: (1) The applicant demonstrates that the historic characteristics of the property cannot be main- tained reasonably and economically unless the conditional use permit is granted. (2) Listed on the city register of historic sites and landmarks or the national register of historic Places. (3) The property is adequately sized to meet the proposed use. (4) Adequately served by municipal services or a septic system with adequate capacity for the proposed use. (5) In conformance with all applicable building and fire codes, and ADA requirements. (6) In conformance with all state and county health regulations. (7) In conformance with the city's off street parking requirements pursuant to subsection 11 -3 -9 F of this title, or proof of parking, if deemed reasonable by the city. (8) Adequately situated and designed so as to not create a significant traffic impact on adjoining public roadways, and includes safe ingress and egress to the site. (9) The development meets all applicable setback requirements. (10) Activity areas are appropriately screened from adjoining properties. (11) The property and land use are adequately designed so as not to create an adverse impact on the residential character of the surrounding area. (12) The development meets all applicable commercial site development performance standards. (13) The development does not create any increase in the level of noise, air, or other pollution which would have an adverse effect on other properties. (14) One advertising sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet. (15) Site improvements meet the city's historic preservation standards and guidelines. (16) All applications for city permits are reviewed by the advisory committee on historic preserva- tion, and a certificate of appropriateness is obtained for site work to preserve, rehabilitate, restore or reconstruct historic buildings, structures, landscapes or objects. The use that is being requested is similar to the application that was processed in late 2012 for "Hope Glen Farm" located at 10 Point Douglas Road South. This historic property is similar to the applicants in acreage and building age. Events have begun to be field at that property as they continue to work toward fulfilling the City's requirements. In addition to the ordinance re- view criteria, this application was reviewed based on operational requirements the City has identified for clarification through the establishment of the use approved at Hope Glen Farm. Comprehensive Plan The Property is guided for Rural Residential. Limited commercial ventures conducted at historic properties are allowed as conditional uses within residentially guided properties that meet the zoning ordinance criteria. Planning Staff Report -- Planning Case No. CUP12 -429 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 5 of 16 Zusu Lana use iviap Zoning The Property is Zoned R -4, Low Density Residential. Limited commercial ventures conducted at historic properties are allowed as conditional uses within the R -4 zoning district. Zoning Detail Planning Staff Report -- Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 6 of 16 Proposed Uses As stated in the introduction, the Butt's are seeking to have limited commercial ventures added to the list of approved revenue generating uses for the property. The proposed application in- cludes the following: • To register their barn on the City's Local Register of Historic Places and Landmarks. • To conduct unlimited outdoor weddings and other special events (including corporate events, benefits, conferences, and retreats). • To construct a phased designated parking area and access drives to accommodate the proposed uses. • To have the ability to temporally install a 4,000 square foot commercial grade event tent for use by wedding and event guests. The first request to register the barn on the local historic register is related to the fact that in or- der to qualify for the Historic Properties Conditional use, the building needs to be included in the register. The barn, which was built in 1947, was recognized as being eligible for registration in in 1982. The historic inventory form findings data sheet detailing the eligibility for registration is at- tached to this report. As detailed earlier, the home is currently on the Local and National Historic Registers. The City's Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP) reviewed the regis- tration eligibility materials and supported the inclusion of the of the 1947 Arch Roof Barn at 7310 Lamar Avenue onto the City's local Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. The ordinance details the process for registration of a property on the local Historic Sites and Landmarks. The code language is detailed below. 9 -9 -4: DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND LANDMARKS: A. Procedures; The city council, upon the request of the advisory committee on historic preservation, may by resolution designate a historic site, landmark, or historic district. Prior to such designation, the city council shall hold a public hearing, notice of which shall have been published in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing; notice of the hearing shall also be mailed to all owners of property which is proposed to be designated as a historic site, landmark or historic district and to all property owners within one hundred meters (100 m) of the boundary of the area to be designated. Every nomination shall be forwarded to the Minnesota historical Society for review and comment within sixty (60) days of the advisory committee on historic preservation's request. B. Eligibility Criteria: in considering the designation of any area, site, place, district building or structure in the city as a historic site or landmark, the advisory committee on historic preservation shall consider the following factors with respect to eligibility: 1. Its character, interest or value as part of the history or cultural heritage of the city, the state or the United States; 2. Its association with persons or events that have made a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the city; 3. Its potential to yield information important in history or prehistory; 4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of architectural type or style, or elements of design, detail materials or craftsmanship; and Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 7 of 16 5. Its unique location or singular physical appearance representing an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community of the City. (1971 Code § 13A -4) The City's Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP) reviewed the registration eligi- bility materials and supported the inclusion of the of the 1947 Arch Roof Barn at 7310 Lamar Avenue onto the City's local register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. Minnesota Historical Society will be notified on the City's actions related to the requested registration. The second component of this application is that the applicants are seeking to utilize their exist- ing 5,500 square foot, two -story arch roof barn to conduct the dining portion of weddings and other indoor events or meetings. The barn is reported to have been constructed 1947. The exte- rior of the barn was recently resided and new windows were installed at that time. The previous windows were missing, broken, or rotting; the photos below detail the transformation. This project and other similar costly maintenance improvements that keep these historic structures as a continued portion of the fabric of the community are needed at the site. The HPCUP process can help offset some of those maintenance costs for qualifying historic property owners. Before After The metal roof was installed on the barn many years ago by the previous owners. There is a 20- foot by 20 -foot arched roof milk house attached to the barn. The milk house would be remodeled to support the proposed uses. The applicants are also proposing to add decks to the current structure to be utilized for the proposed events. Future plans would include the use of the hay loft. Similar decks were completed at Hope Glen Farm and are viewed by the ACHP as a prod- uct of the adaptive reuse of these historic structures. There currently is no insulation, heating, or air conditioning installed in the un- refurbished inte- rior of the structure. This is one reason the applicants are requesting approval for use of the tent. The applicants have plans to remodel the interior of the barn and have been working with the Building Official during the previous improvements to the exterior. One of the facts that have been pointed out to the applicants by Building and Planning staff is that prior to any of the proposed uses being viable on the property, they would need to address Planning Staff Report —Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 8 of 16 fire protection, building and site ingress and egress, building and site accessibility, well and septic, as well as other health safety issues to meet the building codes. ti t �M - l l� . ,. Y •r . r � l 4 r Barn Exterior Detail Barn Loft Interior Detail Planning Staff Deport — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 9 of 16 Proposed Uses The applicants have reported that they have difficulty finding financing opportunities for repairs to the property based on the age of the house and lack of similar situated properties in which to compare statistics. This fact is one of the stated reasons for requesting the ability to conduct un- limited outdoor weddings and other special events including corporate events, benefits, confe- rences, and retreats. The Planning Commission and City Council could differ from the request of unlimited events to a set number per year as a component of the Conditional Use Permit. As with the Hope Glen Farm project, one of the recommended conditions would be for the City Council to hold additional review of the uses on the site and to retain the ability to further restrict or revoke uses. Temporary Event Tent The third component of their request is for the ability to temporarily construct a 4,000 square foot event tent for shelter from sun and inclement weather during ceremonies and events. The proposed structure would be located to the east of the historic barn on an existing flat area. The reasoning behind the request for the tent is that it would allow the applicants to host the re- quested events while having the ability to generate the necessary income to make the required improvements to the barn. It should be noted that if the tent sides are enclosed, it reduces the occupancy rating and increases the fire protection requirements. Based on the historic nature of the property as an old farmstead, there are a number of different buildings on the site is in excess of the current R -4 zoning ordinance criteria relating to acces- sory structures. Based on this fact, it is recommended that the event tent, if allowed, be only on a temporary interim basis. The ACHP identified that the tent detracts from the historic barn's Barn tower level Interior Detail Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 10 of 16 character as it would be viewed for Lamar Avenue. The City's Technical Review Committee questioned the proximity of the placement of the proposed tent from Lamar Avenue. It is rec- ommended that the event tent not be allowed as a component of the proposed use or if allowed on an interim basis only with the site approved by the City's Technical Review Committee. Traffic The applicants' site plan details a planned estimated maximum occupancy load of 300 people. This figure was utilized in determining the traffic ramifications of the proposed request. The parking ratio that was utilized during the Hope Glen Farm review was a minimum occupant load of 2 people per vehicle. The applicant estimated 2.5 people per vehicle in their parking layout. Based on the 2 people per vehicle formula, the estimated number vehicles for a large wedding event would be 150 or less if occupant loads are higher. This count equates to a vehicle trip count of 300 per event. There are numerous homes along Lamar Avenue that could be im- pacted by the additional traffic. This additional traffic will most likely reduce the life expectancy of the roadway. The public hearing should reveal neighborhood sentiment on the additional traf- fic. The north and south terminus of the local roadway segment is designated as minor arterials, which is appropriate for traffic at this additional level. Access The property currently has one existing access drive off Lamar Avenue. The applicants are pro- posing a new drive location at the southern portion of the lot off of Lamar Avenue. A right -of -way permit would be required for this access if granted. One thing that was noted by staff was that with the proposed location, the majority of the lights and noise from vehicles utilizing the site in conjunction with the proposed uses would be focused on the neighbor to the south. Similarly in the Hope Glen Farm approval process, a new driveway re- location was required to minimize im- pact on an existing residential homestead adjacent to the site. Further review of the proposed location is suggested prior to the application going to the City Council. It is recommended that any access drive lane associated with the proposed uses be hard surfaced at a minimum of 30 feet from the juncture with Lamar Avenue. Parking At present, the applicant is not proposing any increase in hard surface for parking or access purposes, as it would be expensive and is inconsistent with the historic nature of the farmstead. The site plan indicates grass parking during phase one and a gravel parking surface in addi- tional phases. The City's Technical Review Committee has recommended that the parking area be finished with a bituminous surface and be sized at a ratio sufficient to accommodate the vehicles that would match the final occupancy of the site as rated by the City Building Official. Based on the estimated number of vehicles for a large event of 150 cars and the ordinance parking calculation requirement of 300 square feet per vehicle, the parking needs calculate to an area that is just over an acre in size, which can be met on site. All parking for the proposed use will be on the Butt's property, and it is recommended that park- ing be prohibited on Lamar Avenue should the use be approved. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 11 of 1E One of the outcomes of any additional hard surfacing requirements would be the need to address surface water management. If hard surfacing is not required, it is recommended that the conditional use permit include lan- guage requiring additional review and potential modification of the permitted use by the City Council. The City has recently asked the owners of Hope Glen farm to provide additional parking lot design information. 101 °TC [kl .0 1 Ell S 7 ry vhnwµr [tali[ 1 [+�"dA'_*A'jI 7L5171V eyf = - i a + B ti — n 1W7tir L}9, Y 7t2d . i1k14kCAt6[1 ' e, �� rLi.ild°II4'�- �al�ESI1+1�� ; ' i _ � � • 7tC�h1ilJ9 � 1 +i �. TL7 � � T LF 51�9LtE�1 a �11dcYi its vCAI Fc:1 r. +, °51�F 3E F0 ! i r, c t<h T 1; FATE U AO�MW Ti Y II � k ia4..ita.'3f k. y L •� i rrr '' � I .. - ilia C '_r +I li`iJ.pr_ ^.�!C�'; w �S n Parking /Access Detail Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 12 of 16 Signage Based on the Historic Property CUP's performance standards, signage is limited to one adver- tising sign not to exceed 20 square feet. The applicant is proposing to meet this standard. Directional signs are not included in this computation. Way finding signs on local streets would be prohibited. Noise The applicant is proposing to adhere to the City noise ordinance requirements and to ensure that amplified music is off by midnight on weekends and 10 p.m. on weekdays. If repeat viola- tions in regards to noise become an issue, it is recommended that the conditional use permit in- clude language requiring additional review and potential modification of the permitted use by the City Council. Public Health Liquor Use The applicant is proposing that alcohol be permitted at approved events, subject to obtaining a display and consumption liquor license from the City and meeting all of the requirements for that type of use. Food Catering is the preferred food service route proposed by the applicant. The food service area and caterers will be required to be inspected and licensed as required by the Washington County Department of Public Health. Utilities The property has functional private well and septic. As a component of the proposed use, the applicant has been working with a contractor on the design of a commercial grade septic system that would be sufficient for the proposed uses. Restroom Facilities There are currently no restrooms in the barn itself. Portable restrooms are proposed to be used at the site during events. This is common for similar barn wedding venues around the region. The applicants have indicated that they plan on having permanent restroom facilities that con- nect to their new commercial septic system constructed in the future. The City Building Official has been working with the applicants to ensure that adequate public restroom facilities would be required. Hours of Operation The applicant has indicated that the hours of business operation they are proposing would be be- tween 8 :00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Waste The waste from the proposed use would be handled by a licensed rubbish contractor and in accor- dance with all City ordinance criteria. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 13 of 16 Capacity The maximum occupancy rating of the barn has yet to be determined, but the applicant has planned for 300 people. Final capacity is determined by the City Building Official who works closely with the Planning staff on these zoning use requests. Fire Protection Fire protection would be required as directed by the City Building Official and City Fire Marshall. Commission Review ACHP Review The City's Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP) reviewed the application re- quest at their meeting in May. The ACHP recommended that the City proceed with the inclusion of the barn in the City's Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. The ACHP identified that they did not want the proposed use to detract from or negatively impact the view and integrity of the historic nature of the barn and requested staff to work with the applicant to ensure that task. The group further recommended that if the conditional use permit contains appropriate conditional language to protect the health and safety of the general public as well as the historical integrity of the property, the Council should approve a Certificate of Appropriateness that allows for the proposed uses. Technical Review Committee The Technical Review Committee, in addition to the previously referenced comments on parking and the event tent placement, identified the need to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the general public through the appropriate conditioning as required in the State Fire and Building Codes. Summary The proposed use is consistent with the list of permitted limited commercial ventures specified in the ordinance and, with proper conditions of approval that protect the health and safety of the general public, it will create an additional unique use of a registered historical property within the community. Public Hearing Notices Public hearing notices were mailed to 30 property owners who are within 500 feet of the pro- posal. These notices were mailed on June 13, 2013. The public hearing notice was also published in the South Washington County Bulletin on June 12, 2013. Recommendation That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions: A. Approve a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed Historic Places Conditional Use Permit. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 14 of 16 B. Hold a public hearing on the listing of the 1947 Arc Roof Barn into the City's Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. The conditions of approval that are recommended are: 1. The 1947 Arc Roof Barn into the City's Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. 2. The additional limited commercial venture that is permitted by this permit allows for con- ducting unlimited outdoor weddings and other special events (including corporate events, benefits, conferences, and retreats). 3. The limited commercial ventures conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the City one year after a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the proposed renovated barn. 4. All applicable permits (i.e. building, electrical, etc.) shall be applied for and issued by the City prior to any work or construction taking place. Detailed construction plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshall. 5. Storage of personal property not owned by the landowner or tenants is prohibited on the premises. 6. The City Council authorizes the issuance of the necessary certificates of appropriateness documents prior to the release of any building permit. 7. Any modifications to the building exterior on the site must be reviewed by the City's Historic Preservation Officer or the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. 8. The distinguishing historical qualities and character of the principal structure and its surrounding environment shall not be destroyed. 9. A septic system design report completed by a licensed individual sanitary treatment sys- tem designer shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a building permit for proposed uses. 10. The parking areas shall be hard surfaced and finished with a bituminous surface and be sized at a ratio sufficient to accommodate the vehicles that would match the final occu- pancy of the site as rated by the City Building official. Upon notification by City staff, addi- tional parking shall be installed if necessary. 11. The final parking design is required to be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any parking im- provements on the site must not negatively impact the drainage of the site or adjacent properties. The improvements must meet the South Washington Watershed District and City stormwater management standards. 12. Surface water must be managed on site for any additional impervious surface installed on the site. The management plan shall be approved by the City Engineer. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 15 of 16 13. Motor vehicles shall be prohibited from parking on and along Lamar Avenue 14. The use of the requested open air event tent by wedding and event guests is prohibited. 15. The hours of business operation are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 16. Amplified music shall be required to cease at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 17. The applicant shall obtain all required liquor use licenses required by the City Clerk. 18. The applicant shall have all required insurance coverage in place in association with all permitted uses, and shall have the City named as an additional insured entity as required and approved by the City Clerk. 19. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, mechanical) must be completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any licensed activi- ties. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official. 20. The property shall be inspected by the City Fire Marshal and all requirements arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the commencement of any permitted activities. 21. The property shall be inspected by the Washington County Health Department and all re- quirements arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the commencement of any licensed activities. 22. The private septic system compliance shall be reviewed and inspected by the Washington County Health Department. 23. Signage on the property is limited to twenty (20) square feet. 24. All outdoor activities must be supervised by the applicants or designated staff. 25. Any fencing utilized on the site must be reviewed and approved by the City Historic Pre- servation Officer. 26. All waste removal from the site must be contracted with a commercial refuse hauler. 27. The standard City and State noise rules will be applicable to the site. If the City receives noise complaints, the property owner must bring the noise on the site into compliance upon notification by the City. 28. The standard City and State nuisance ordinance rules will be applicable to the site. If the City receives complaints, the property owner must bring the site into compliance upon noti- fication by the City. Planning Staff Report — Planning Case No. CUP12 -029 7310 Lamar Barn Event Venue June 24, 2013 Page 16 of 16 29. Repeat violations related to parking, noise, the licensed use, or HPCUP permit criteria will require additional review of the Historic Places Conditional Use Permit by the City Council, with possible revocation of the conditional use permit as a remedy. Prepared by: John M. Burbank, AICP Senior Planner Description of Proposal: Wayne and Angela Butt, 7310 Lamar Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN We purchased the farmstead property AS -IS in February of 2010. Prior to purchasing the property we wanted to make sure that we would be able to fix up the 1850's Italianate house that is on the historical registry. We met with the City's Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation along with John Burbank; we presented them with our proposed plans for the house, and they were approved by the City Council in early 2010. It was our dream to move forward right away in starting the construction on the home. We soon started working with our credit union to get a loan approved; Wayne met with the board and they gave us a to -do list which we completed. We then ran into the problem finding comps for the appraisal as we have "a unique property ". In June of 2010 a wind storm came through causing damage to the buildings. We obtained insurance money which we used in residing the barn and installing new windows, doors and garage doors. Three years later, we still have not been able to obtain monies to fix up our farm. We would like to use the property, to include all of the buildings, for unlimited weddings, anniversaries, receptions, graduations, events, overnight rooms, and meetings or conferences. We would also like to reserve the right, for future use, to use the property for professional office use, museum, art gallery, antique shop, craft boutique, site tours, limited retail activities, class one restaurant, catering center, bed and breakfast or other uses deemed similar. By using the property to generate income, it will help to increase the necessary revenue to maintain our historic property. Wayne is working a full time job and the historic property venture will be Angi's job as she was laid off in August 2010. Our plan for the property is to have weddings, receptions, events, meetings, and conferences in the barn. We would also have outdoor weddings, receptions, and events located on the north side of the house and /or on the east side in front of the barn in which we may have to put up tents and will have to set up chairs. The bride and brides' maids would have access to a bedroom in the house to get ready for the wedding and the groom and groomsmen would have access to another bedroom in the house to get ready. The wedding party would also have access to a bathroom when needed while in the house. We will have porta patties available on the property for use. The bride and groom will be responsible for providing decorations, dishes, glasses, flatware, tables and chair, and linens. They will also be responsible to bring in a caterer, DJ, bartender, and security. We are going to put decks on the north, south and east sides of the barn; the north deck will have an ADA accessible ramp. We plan to add bathrooms in the upper bump out portion of the barn and convert the current pump house to an outdoor bathroom for use in the summer. In the lower area of the bump out portion of the barn we would like to put in a stainless steel kitchen for caterers. Generated income will be used to fix up and maintain the property which is on the historical registry as one of the oldest houses in Minnesota that is still being lived in, built in 1850. Future plans are to obtain an additional 5 acres of land on the west side and put up a 400 square foot gazebo for the bride, groom and wedding party to stand in during the ceremony. Also, we would like to take down the current pole barn and replace it with a similar looking arched roof barn. Access to the property would be a new class 5 driveway on the south end of the property along the tree line. Handicap vehicles and vendors will use the existing driveway. All parking will be on the property and the parking lot will be located behind the barn on the west side. There will be 200 parking spots and each space will be 10ft by 20ft. The maximum capacity in the barn is 400 people, 2 people per car, maximum of 200 cars of additional traffic. We will have one sign on the property that does not exceed 20 square feet and would like to request two directional signs, one on the north end of the street and one on the south end of the street pointing to the appropriate driveway. We will adhere to the City noise ordinance requirements and to endure that amplified music is off by midnight on weekends and 10 pm on weekdays. We will obtain a liquor liscense allowing us to serve 3.2 beer and propose alcohol be permited at approved events, subject to a display and consumption liquor lisc and meeting all requirements for that type of use. We plan to have the barn on its own power, septic, and well in the future. Waste from the proposed use will be handled by a licensed rubbish contractor and in accordance with all City ordinance criteria. LLJ x_ 22 aE O LU g Cs�ie�4 ° ¢ ® 1 a 'n jF °p< 2 a �2H U) i`. '�'kg3fOU]3]N } S'3AY1mKl -- a g w�ud r y a ot76 O RR gpp N r� W W3 m. 4 P W Rad ? 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Data and information obtained through our Cultural Resources Survey and previous investigations conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society indicate that the Farber House is a locally significant cultural resource and meets the eligibility criteria for the City Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks as set forth in the City Code (Chapter 13A). The property was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places by the Minnesota Historical Society and was so designated by the Secretary of the Interior in 1982. The Vandenbergs, owners.of the property, have told me that they would have no problem with a local listing. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission nominated the house on the basis of its unique architectural style, its possibly very early date of construction and its association with the pioneer Farber family. The proposed John P. Farber House Historic Site is located on Block G of the original 1871 Cottage Grove Addition in what is now East Cottage Grove. There are conflicting data as to the date of construction: the State Historic Preservation Office had put forward a date, 1871, unsubstantiated by documentation, while the extent records and persistent local tradition suggest 1844. If accurate, the latter date would make this one of the very oldest residential buildings in.the state. The house is a two -story frame building in the Italianate Style, a popular urban house type east of the Mississippi from the 1840's until about 1885. Built to a side hall plan with emphasis on the vertical, the Farber House exhibits several interesting architectural features: elaborate roof brackets, extended eaves, heavy cornices, round windows in the gables, symmetrical window pattern, scrollwork and low -- pitched roof. A large front porch, clearly shown in a,1874 illustration of the house, was removed sometime before 1940 and replaced by a simple doorway hood. The rear corner porch was added before 19 The original board sidling was replaced with asbestos shingles in 1943. A very large barn immediately south of the house was constructed in 1947. J. W. Furbor, a New England. Yankee who had worked as a lumberman on the St. Croix, settled in what is now Cottage Grove in 18+4. In 1846 he represented St. Croix County in the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature; in 1857 he was first speaker of the first Minnesota legislature. With his nephew, John P. Farber (born in New- Hampshire in 1830), he surveyed and platted the village of Cottage Grive in April, 1871. Several Furbers lived in-Cottage Grove, all of them prominent citizens, doctors, lawyers, legislators, merchants and farmers. The house is in a good state of preservation. Restoration work should focus on removing the shingle siding and reconstructing the front porch. The barn does not contribute.to the significance of the property as an historic site and therefore should not be included in the permit review process. The goal of our preservation plan is to prohibit the removal or alteration of the architectural features that give historic buildings their essential character. Important characteristics of the Farber House are its basic floor plan, its roof and window configuration and its unique side bays. The repair or replacement of any of these critical features should duplicate in size, shape, texture and appearance the original material.. 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O O. r { , cd I O I d� N I P w x i a) i 4) g e� C) 0 4)] C O I ►s+ FI o I U W m O I � � •rt i � +� tll r-r H O .rl E -P w H -P 00 rd I + (6 I O Ol w d I rn CO N - I r4 (1) 0 pq :D O 1 H H I pq Ul w # I I cc 0 CW i H 1 0 0 +� ~' H ri O U IA 0 U rn - -P L-- cd OD 2t -A 0 CQ (1) � 0 o U P4 I4 U r-. •F OD O aN U) I x n 4r 00 O � bLo 94 r--I O ild b.0 cd . O � c N P4 O f f I 1 COTTAGE GROVE HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY 1` U � , DATA SHEET . Resource Name: John P. Ober House (Barn) Other Name(s): � Address: 7310 Lamar Avenue � Legal Description: SW NW NW sec, 12 � U.S.G.S. Quad: Bt. Pau) Park Related Resource(s): Furber House ) . H8l ID Number: 003 / CHPO Inventory Number: WA-CGC-001 R/C Number: | Resource Classification: Building ) Property Type: Barn Style/Typo: Arch-Roof Architect/Builder: N/A Date Constructed: 1947 Area(s) of Significance; Agriculture ' Statewide Historic Context: N/A ' Local Historic Context: N/A NRHP Eligibility: Non-contributing Date Listed: 1982 CBHSL Eligibility; Non-contributing Date Listed: 1983 Photograph(s): ~ Owner's Name; Arline Vandanberg ` Owner's Address: 7310 Lamar Avenue So., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Original Use: Ag. Outbldg. Present Use: Not in use Level of Documentation: IntensWe Form Completed By: RCV Datei 8/89 COTTAGE GROVE HISTORIC SITES It'•ll,!F'NTCiR"I" FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Resource Name: Furber House is6ar•n? Page 2 of 2 Location: 7310 Lamar Avenue . Description: T h i s large Arch - Roof type barn is part c)f the former Furber farmstead, l €]c ated on a large lot in the vi I lage if East Cottage Grove, eoVerl ooI in-_i the Cottage ItiroL;e R a.vine. The building is oriented north €,t€ith •a. projecting arch mi Ikroom at the north end; the vial Is are covered by horizontal board siding, painted tkihite, and the roifinc i .asphalt s h i n g l e s ; there are several shed dormers in the haymol. 6 the main floor dairy has more than tt,. €o dozen small , paired windows. The main entry is in the north end; a large farmyard extend-:-, behind the barn to the west. There are tE jrj large, concrete silo €l, €i th metal caps -at the _. €Jthwt=•t corner of the barn. Other r•e i i ct outbu l I di ngs consist of a pouf try house and a long, abl e metal machinery shed, located beh i nd the house. Significance: i•'•1hen the Fu rber House vial l i steb in the National and City Registers '. the Vandenberg barn was e4, a.l u ted as non Although it post — slates 15'40, this is a. magnificent example of trc"di tion•a.l bi'i barn construction, and -a.s such has substantial architectural s i g n i f i c a n c e . Because of the Furber property's historic association wi th agricul Lure, i ts contribution to the h i s t o r i c character of the Furber House should be reeval u ted.