HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-28 PACKET 06.3.STAFF REPORT CASE: TA13 -034 and CUP13 -035
ITEM: 6.3
PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 10/28/13 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 11/20/13
APPLICATION
APPLICANT:
61 Marine & Sports
REQUEST:
A zoning ordinance amendment to allow for the expansion of non-
conforming uses under certain circumstances and a conditional use
permit for the expansion of a nonconforming use.
SITE DATA
LOCATION:
11730 Point Douglas Drive South
ZONING:
B -2, Retail Business
CONTIGUOUS
LAND USE:
NORTH:
Agricultural and Residential
EAST:
Commercial
SOUTH:
Commercial and Residential
WEST:
Commercial
SIZE:
N/A
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- 458 -2825 iburbank(a)cottage- g rove. org
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Planning Staff Report
Planning Cases TA2013 -034 and CUP13 -035
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment
Expansion of Non - Conforming Uses
October 28, 2013
Proposal
61 Marine & Sports is requesting a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow for the expansion
of nonconforming uses under certain circumstances and a conditional use permit for the expan-
sion of a nonconforming use at 11730 Point Douglas Drive South. The proposed expansion in-
volves a 30 -foot by 80 -foot addition onto the main building on the site, which will accommodate
an additional indoor sales floor /display area.
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Background
The applicant's property is currently zoned B -2, Retail Business.
Site Ortho Photo
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The applicant currently sells, services, and rents recreational vehicles, boats, motors, trailers,
and related equipment and parts. This use is conducted inside and outside of buildings on the
site. The ortho photo above details the exterior storage areas. The applicant wishes to expand
the current building on the site with a 30 -foot by 80 -foot addition which will accommodate an
additional indoor sales floor /display area. This is currently a nonconforming use in that the
current use is not allowed as a permitted or conditional use within the B 2 zoning district. The
existing zoning text from Title 11- 11- 10B -1: Permitted, Conditional, Accessory, and Interim
Uses, is detailed below.
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The applicant's purpose for requesting the zoning text amendment is that the current ordinance
criteria established in Title 11 -3 -1 addressing non - conforming uses was modified in 2005 to
prohibit expansion of non - conforming uses. Prior to 2005, the applicant had received several
conditional use permits for the expansion of the use on the site. Resolution Nos. 84 -07, 93 -103,
and 98 -178 are attached.
The applicant's current buildings on the site are post -frame construction with the exterior clad in
ccorrugated metal wall panels. Since the pre -2005 expansions of the site, the ordinance was
also amended to increase the City's architectural controls for commercial, industrial, and insti-
tutional buildings within the community. For building expansions, this section of the code is not
applicable to expansions that are less than 50 percent of the existing footprint. The proposed
addition would be exempt from the new architectural controls in the ordinance based on this
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Building Exterior Example
Discussion — Zoning Text Amendment
The proposed ordinance amendment would allow for the City Council to permit the expansion of
nonconforming uses under certain circumstances through the issuance of a conditional use
permit. This amendment, as detailed in the attached draft ordinance, affords a greater flexibility
for the Council to address the needs of specific uses and properties within the community on a
case by case basis rather than an outright prohibition of growth. This option would allow for the
controlled growth of a use or business that may be viable and contributing to the health of the
community and tax base when rezoning or other options may not be appropriate.
It is recommended that the zoning text amendment included in the attached draft ordinance be
adopted.
exemption criterion. The materials will be required to match the design and color palette of the
existing buildings.
Existing Building Detail
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Discussion — Conditional Use Permit
The second application submitted by the applicant is for a conditional use permit to allow for the
construction of 30 -foot by 80 -foot addition onto the main building as an expansion of the non-
conforming use on the site. The CUP application request is interdependent on the action taken
for the zoning text amendment. If the applicant's request for the zoning text amendment is
approved, then the requested conditional use permit for the building expansion can be
processed further.
If the zoning text amendment is not approved, then it is recommended that the conditional use
permit be denied based on the inability to approve an expansion of a nonconforming use.
When reviewing conditional use permits, the Planning Commission looks to Title 11 -2 -9F; Crite-
ria for Issuance of CUP, as the guiding doctrine for review. This section states that in granting a
CUP, the City Council shall find that:
1. The use will be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose, intent
and applicable standards of this Title.
2. The use shall be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the existing
or intended character of that zoning district in which it is located.
3. The use shall not depreciate values of surrounding property.
4. The use shall not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential surrounding
land uses due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration, general
unsightliness or other nuisances.
5. The use shall generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets as defined by the trans-
portation element of the Comprehensive Plan. The use shall not create traffic congestion,
unsafe access or parking needs that will cause inconveniences to the adjoining properties.
6. The use shall be served adequately by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire
protection and utilities.
7. The use shall not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities
and services and shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the City.
8. The use shall preserve and incorporate the site's important natural and scenic features into the
development design.
9. The use shall cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
10. The use shall not adversely affect the potential development of adjacent vacant land.
The City's Technical Review Committee reviewed this application under those criteria. The
Committee found that the criteria could be met and recommended approval of the CUP for the
requested expansion, subject to the adoption of the draft ordinance for the requested zoning text
amendment and other conditions including those found in Resolution Nos. 84 -07, 93 -103, and
98 -178.
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In addition to the proposed addition, which is detailed below, the applicant is also seeking an
additional conditional use permit approval for a free standing three -sided and roofed linear
storage rack that was previously constructed without any permits from the City. The structure is
shown below.
This structure was constructed by the applicant in the early spring of 2013 without a building
permit or review by the City. Accessory structures within commercial districts are permitted by
conditional use permit. Accessory structures are not permitted within required yards, and this
structure meets that criteria. The stated purpose of the rack is to organize and semi - enclose
portions of merchandise stock that previously was arranged randomly as exterior storage. The
same non - conforming use expansion restriction is applicable to this structure. The City Building
Official has completed review of the structure and will be seeking some additional information on
the construction during the building permit review. The structure is located 15 feet from the side
property line at its closest point and meets the structure setbacks within this zoning district.
Given the improved appearance of the exterior storage /sales area, it is recommended that the
conditional use permit for the 16 -foot by 200 -foot roofed linear storage rack be approved by
resolution, subject to the adoption of the draft ordinance for the requested zoning text amend-
ment and the inclusion of a requirement for a double fee for the building permit.
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Stormwater Management
Since the last expansion in 1998, the City's standards and requirements for surface water
management have changed. As a component of this application, it is recommended that the
City's rate and water quality standards applicable to this site be addressed in conjunction with
the building permit for the two structures and all other impervious surfaces that have been con-
structed since 1998.
Landscaping and Screening
One of the requirements of Resolution No. 98 -178 was that the fence and gate to the storage/
sales yard near the front of the main sales /service building be screened with wooden slats or
other approved material. The applicant did perform this screening but was allowed by the
Planning Division to remove the materials after numerous and repeated vandalism events
occurred on the site. The slats did provide screening as intended, but it also created a lack of
visibility from the public street including patrols by the City's Police Department.
As a component of this application, the City's Technical Review Committee recommended that
the site landscaping be brought into conformance with the City's current landscaping standards.
In reviewing Resolution No. 98 -178, it was noted that a variance was granted for the areas
within the exterior storage and sales area. The front of the site is still required to be landscaped.
It is recommended that an updated landscape plan be submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Division as a component of the required building permits.
Summary
1. The text amendment as detailed in the attached draft ordinance affords a greater flexibility
for the Council to address the needs of specific uses and properties within the community on
a case by case basis rather than an outright prohibition of growth. This option would allow for
the controlled growth of a use or business that may be viable and contributing to the health
of the community and tax base when rezoning or other options may not be appropriate.
2. The proposed building expansions are consistent with the designated land use and
appropriate zoning requirements.
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission recommends two action items to the City Council:
A. The adoption of the attached zoning ordinance text amendment to allow for the expansion of
nonconforming uses under certain circumstances.
B. A conditional use permit for the expansion of the nonconforming use at 11730 Point Douglas
Drive South to include a 30 -foot by 80 -foot addition to the north side of the principal structure
on the property and a 16 -foot by 200 -foot roofed linear storage rack, subject to the conditions
listed below:
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1. The conditions established in Resolution Nos. 84 -07, 93 -103, and 98 -178 shall be met
unless waived by the Director of Community Development.
2. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, mechanical) must be completed,
submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any construction
activities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building
Official.
3. The building permit fee for the roofed linear storage rack shall be doubled.
4. The exterior construction materials shall be the same design and color palette as the
principal structure. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a final material detail board/
packet must be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development
Department.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a comprehensive sign package must be submitted
for review and approval by the Community Development Department.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view as reviewed and approved
by the Community Development Department.
7. Prior to building permit application, a detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted that
meets the approval of the Community Development Department.
8. Prior to building permit application, a bona fide cost estimate of the landscaping im-
provements must be submitted in conjunction with a letter of credit approved by the City
in the amount of 150 percent of such estimate. Upon completion of the landscaping re-
quirements, the applicant must inform the City in writing that said improvements have
been completed. The City will retain the financial guarantee for a period of one year from
the date of notice to insure the survival of the plantings and the required as -built survey
has been submitted. No building permits will be issued until the required financial guar-
antee has been received and accepted by the City.
9. Trash containers must be stored in accordance with ordinance criteria.
10. All outdoor lighting shall be downward directed and installed in accordance with City ordi-
nance criteria.
11. The surface water management for the impervious surfaces on the site shall be ad-
dressed on site in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. An off -site
ponding fee that is calculated at the time of the building permit shall be paid if on -site
treatment is not feasible.
Prepared by: Attachments:
John M. Burbank, AICP Proposed Ordinance Amendment
Senior Planner Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-178
RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND AN EXISTING
NON - CONFORMING USE FOR SALES OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
AT 11730 POINT DOUGLAS ROAD
WHEREAS, Stu -Mac Properties, c/o 61 Marine & Sports, has applied for a
variance to Chapter 28 of the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding landscape
requirements and approval of a conditional use permit to allow expansion of a non -
conforming use and to construct a 4,960 square foot building to be located north of
• the existing structure at 11730 Point Douglas Road. The property is legally
described as:
Seeger Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Washington County, Minnesota.
Commonly described as 11730 Point Douglas Road South,
Cottage Grove, Minnesota. (Geocode 36- 027 -21 -42 -0017)
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
500 feet of the property and a public hearing notice was published in the South
Washington County Bulletin; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 24,
1998; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was open for public testimony and no one
spoke for or against the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the applicant was present and agreed with the recommended
conditions of approval; and
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Resolution No. 98 -178
Page 2
• WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the
application, subject to certain conditions listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, Washington County, Minnesota hereby grants a variance to Chapter 28 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance regarding landscaping. Granting this variance is based on the
following findings:
a. Public right -of -way 70 feet in width exists between the southerly boundary
line of the applicant's property and the northerly right -of -way of Trunk
Highway 10/61.
b. The location of existing site improvements (e.g. private access drive,
parking lot, and terraced display area) limit the amount of useable area in
the front and results in a unique characteristic for the property.
C. There is a limited area for landscape opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of this variance is subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant submit a landscape plan which details proposed plantings In
the front of the building and includes installation of three trees along the
west side of the property.
2. The applicant will submit a landscape bond for 125 percent of the cost of
installation which will guarantee the installed landscaping for one year.
ALSO, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota, hereby approves the conditional use permit application
filed by Stu -Mac Properties, c/o 61 Marine & Sports, to expand an existing non-
conforming use for sales of recreational vehicles on property legally described above,
subject to the following conditions:
The applicant pave the areas proposed for hard surfacing consistent with
the submittal dated 7/18/98.
2. The applicant install wooden slates or a similar material, but not vinyl, along
the south face of the existing chain link fence, which would screen the
exterior storage area of the property prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the property.
3. The applicant enter into a lease agreement with the City for utilization of
. the public right -of -way for display purposes prior to issuance of a
Resolution No. 98 -178
Page 3
certificate of occupancy for the new building. The applicant will reimburse
the City for any costs incurred in drafting or review of the lease.
4. The applicant fence or cordon off the drain field area prior to initiation of
construction of the building addition.
5. The applicant initiate a subdivision and rezoning request by December 31,
2000, to obtain the portion of the adjoining property currently being used
for the commercial enterprise. The area, either on or off -site, dedicated to
the commercial use cannot be expanded without these actions, even with
the approval of the adjoining property owner.
Passed this 16th day of September,1998.
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Resolution No. 98 -178
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• WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the
application, subject to certain conditions listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, Washington County, Minnesota hereby grants a variance to Chapter 28 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance regarding landscaping. Granting this variance is based on the
following findings:
a. Public right -of -way 70 feet in width exists between the southerly boundary
line of the applicant's property and the northerly right -of -way of Trunk -
Highway 10161.
b. The location of existing site improvements (e.g. private access drive,
parking lot, and terraced display area) limit the amount of useable area in
the front and results in a unique characteristic for the property.
C. There is a limited area for landscape opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of this variance is subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant submit a landscape plan which details proposed plantings in
• the front of the building and includes installation of three trees along the
west side of the property.
2. The applicant will submit a landscape bond for 125 percent of the cost of
installation which will guarantee the installed landscaping for one year.
ALSO, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota, hereby approves the conditional use permit application
filed by Stu -Mac Properties, c/o 61 Marine & Sports, to expand an existing non-
conforming use for sales of recreational vehicles on property legally described above,
subject to the following conditions:
The applicant pave the areas proposed for hard surfacing consistent with
the submittal dated 7/18/98.
2. The applicant install wooden slates or a similar material, but not vinyl, along
the south face of the existing chain link fence, which would screen the
exterior storage area of the property prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the property.
3. The applicant enter into a lease agreement with the City for utilization of
the public right -of -way for display purposes prior to issuance of a
Resolution No. 98 -178
Page 3
certificate of occupancy for the new building. The applicant will reimburse
the City for any costs incurred in drafting or review of the lease.
4. The applicant fence or cordon off the drain field area prior to initiation of
construction of the building addition.
5. The applicant initiate a subdivision and rezoning request by December 31,
2000, to obtain the portion of the adjoining property currently being used
for the commercial enterprise. The area, either on or off -site, dedicated to
the commercial use cannot be expanded without these actions, even with
the approval of the adjoining property owner.
Passed this 16th day of September,1998.
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RESOLUTION 93 -103
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPANSION OF
s A NON CONFORMING USE IN THE B2 ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, John Seeger has submitted an application for A
Conditional Use Permit to allow for the expansion of a non
conforming use in a commercial zoning district located on the
property legally described as follows:
"Lot 1, Block 1, Seeger Addition Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota."
Commonly described as 11730 Point Douglas Road, Cottage
Grove, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cottage Grove
held a public hearing and reviewed the application at their meeting
on May 24th, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that in order to be
able to expand the sales facility building for John's Marine, that
a Conditional Use Permit would be required; and
WHEREAS, the existing commercial use at 11730 Point Douglas
Road is a non conforming use in the B2 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that there are unique
• circumstances associated with this property to justify the
expansion of a non conforming use, specifically, that the
operational history of the property is excellent, the location is
in the rural part of the community, and that the use highway
orientated; and
WHEREAS, the applicant met all of the criteria for granting a
Conditional Use Permit application; and
WHEREAS, with a vote of 6 to 2, the Planning Commission
recommended that the Conditional Use Permit application be
approved, subject to several conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, that the
Conditional Use Permit application for 11730 Point Douglas Road, to
allow for the expansion of a non conforming use in a commercial
zoning district, shall be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. A building permit shall be applied for and issued by the
City prior to the start.of any construction.
2. The parking lot and access drive on the site shall be
hard surfaced with an impervious surface, and have
`.' concrete curb and gutter installed on the perimeter. The
plans detailing the required work on the site shall be
submitted with the building application plans, and must
be reviewed, and approved by the City Engineer.
Resolution No. 93 -103
Page 2
3. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the
city for review and approval and be accompanied with a
letter of credit or escrow deposit in the amount 125% of
the estimated cost of completing the landscape
improvements. Upon completion of the landscaping
improvements, the applicant shall, in writing, inform the
city that said improvements have been completed. The
City will retain the financial guarantee for a period of
one year from the date of notice, to insure the plants
have survived one winter season.
4. Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance to
ADA requirements.
5. Any roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be completely
screened from visibility, as required in the Cottage
Grove city ordinance.
6. As stipulated in Resolution 83 -77, an automatic fire
alarm system must be installed and hooked to the dispatch
center at the Cottage Grove Public Safety Department.
This is to be completed prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the proposed addition, as it
has not been completed to date.
•, 7. The exterior of the proposed addition shall be
constructed of a variety of uniform materials, and be in
a similar manner to the existing building, except for the
north east side.
8. The storage or display of vehicles, boats or other items
shall be prohibited from the front yard setback of the
property or in the State roadway right of way.
Passed this 16th day of June, 1993.
J ohn D. Denzer, May
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Introduced by: Councilmember Raun
aw Seconded by: Councilmember Rageth
Voting in favor: '5 Ayes
Voting against: 0 Nays
RE,SOLVrm No. 84-
RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, BUILDING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
.APPROVAL TO JORN SEEGER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MARINE SALES BUSINESS WITH
AN OPEN STORAGE 10'
WHEREAS, Mr. John Seeger has applied for a Conditional Use Permit and requested
building permit and site plan approval, to construct a marine sales business with an
open storage lot, on the following described property:
"Lot 1, Block 1, Seeger Addition, Cottage Grove, Washington County
Minnesota" and;
MIREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Cottage Grove held
a public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit application for the open storage lot,
and reviewed the request for building permit and site plan approval at their
December 19, 1983 meeting, and recommended approval subject to certain conditions;
NOW, IN REF RE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the application of John Seeger
for a Conditional Use Permit, building permit and site plan approval shall be and
hereby is approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The driveway shall be widened to 26 feet to meet the City Code
C requirements.
2. The parking lot plan shall be revised to provide access to the
northeast side of the building for emergency vehicles subject
to approval by the Fire Department.
3. An automatic fire alarm system must be installed and hooked to
the dispatch center at the Cottage Grove Police Station.
4. Detailed landscape plan showing the number, size and species of
all new plant materials shall be submitted and approved by the
Planning Department prior to issuance of the building permit.
A bond or letter of credit shall be submitted guaranteeing
completion of the plan.
S. Percolation tests and soil borings shall be submitted prior to
issuance of the building permit.
6. The building design shall be revised to include uniform
materials and design on all sides of the structure, except
the northeast side.
7. Detailed building plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Building Inspector and Fire Marshall.
Resolution No. 84 -7
Page Two
Passed this
4th
day of
danuary . 1984.
Attest:
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Introduced by: Councilman Brown
Seconded by: Councilman Denzer
Voting in favor: Councilman Brown, Councilman Denzer, Councilman Hammero,
Councilman Raun and Mayor Peterson
Voting against: None
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ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 11 -3 -1, NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES, OF THE COTTAGE
GROVE CITY CODE RELATING TO EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING USES
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, does
hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT 'The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota," shall be amended by amending Section 11 -3 -1A to read as
follows:
Sec. 11 -3 -1A, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
A. Any nonconformity, including the lawful use or occupation of land or premises existing at the
time of the adoption of an additional control under this chapter, may be continued, including
through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement, but not including
expansion, unless:
1. The nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year; or
2. Any nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than fifty
percent (50 %) of its market value, and no building permit has been applied for within one
hundred eighty (180) days of when the property is damaged. In this case, a municipality
may impose reasonable conditions upon a zoning or building permit in order to mitigate
any newly created impact on adjacent property or water body: or
3. - A conditional use permit is issued by the City.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota," shall be amended by amending Section 11 -3 -1 to read as
follows:
Sec. 11 -3 -1C Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
C.The City may, by conditional use permit allow for an expansion of a legal nonconformity,
including the lawful use or occupation of land or premises. The City may impose
reasonable conditions in order to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the
community or adlacent properties.
SECTION 3. SUMMARY PUBLICATION Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the
entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is
approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance:
Ordinance No. XXX
Page 2 of 2
The zoning text amendment adopted by the Cottage Grove City Council on November 20,
2013 modifies the language of the code to allow for an expansion of a legal nonconformity
through the conditional use permit process.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication according to law.
Passed this _ day of 2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
Published in the South Washington County Bulletin on [Date].