HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-27 PACKET 06.1.STAFF REPORT CASE: C U P2015-021
ITEM: 6.1
PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 7/27/15 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 8/12/15
APPLICATION
APPLICANT: 3M Trap & Skeet Club
REQUEST: A conditional use permit amendment to allow for the construction of an
additional detached 24 -foot by 36 -foot accessory storage structure and
a picnic shelter.
SITE DATA
LOCATION:
ZONING:
GUIDED LAND USE:
9600 105th Street Court South
1-3, Heavy Industry
Industrial
LAND USE OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES: CURRENT
NORTH:
Highway 61
EAST:
Industrial
SOUTH:
Industrial
WEST:
Industrial
SIZE: N/A
DENSITY: N/A
RECOMMENDATION
GUIDED
Highway 61
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Approval, subject to the conditions stipulated in this staff report.
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Planning Staff Contact: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner; 651-458-2825; iburbank(o)cottage-grove. org
Application Accepted:. 60 -Day Review Deadline:
City of Cottage Grove Planning Division • 12800 Ravine Parkway South • Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Planning Staff Report
3M Trap & Skeet Club
Conditional Use Permit Amendment
Case CUP2015-021
July 27, 2015
Proposal
3M Trap & Skeet Club has applied for a conditional use permit for the expansion of a non-
conforming use to allow for the construction of a 24 -foot by 36 -foot detached accessory storage
structure and a picnic shelter at 3M Cottage Grove, 9600 105th Street Court South.
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Background
In February of 1969, 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) received a special use
permit to operate a trap and skeet field (Resolution No. 69-8, which is attached). There are 11
conditions of approval in that resolution. The Public Safety archives for the last ten years were
reviewed and did not reveal any incident reports on the site. The site is guided Industrial and zoned
1-3, Heavy Industrial. The range is operated on land owned by 3M by a company activity club.
Property Characteristics
The site has an existing clubhouse, a detached accessory storage structure, and a variety of an-
cillary range improvements. The parking lot surface is gravel and there are a variety of cultivated
trees on the improved portion of the site.
Existing Facilities Detail
Planning Considerations
Outdoor shooting ranges are not a permitted use in the 1-3 zoning district, so the use is classified
as a legal non -conforming use. Expansion of non -conforming uses is permitted via conditional use
permits per the City Code.
The purpose of the application is to allow for the expansion of the non -conforming use to allow for
the construction of a 36 -foot by 24 -foot detached accessory storage structure and a 36 -foot by 24-
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foot picnic shelter at the range. The storage shelter will be utilized for storing clay pigeons and
other materials related to the operation of the site.
Chapter 87A of the State Statutes regulates shooting ranges and allows for their preservation if
compliant with the statute.
Ordinance Criteria
When reviewing conditional use permits, the Planning Commission looks to Title 11-2-917; Criteria
for Issuance of Conditional Use Permits, 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.
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5. The use shall generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets as defined by the transpor-
tation 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 Com-
mittee found that the criteria could be met and recommended approval of the CUP for the
requested expansion.
In reviewing the ordinance criteria in relation to this case, all of the criteria could be answered
affirmatively given the location and size of the expansion in conjunction with the history of the use on
the site. The applicant's response to the ordinance criteria is attached.
Operation Schedule
Section 87a.03 of State Statutes allows for shooting activities between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m. when a range is in compliance with the statute criteria. The statute allows cities to
extend the hours of operation by conditional use permit, but not restrict the hours. The approved
resolution for the site allows for shooting activities between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
On established shooting days, the Club shoots from 10:00 a.m. to dusk, as there are currently no
lights on the range. The days of operation are typically Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Sunday. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. to dusk. The shooting activities are broken into several six
to ten week programs of activity throughout the year including the winter. The Club currently works
with the Trap and Skeet Clubs of Hastings and Park High School to allow for practice and compe-
tition events. This activity is a 10 -week program in the spring on Sundays from 11 a.m. to before
8:00 p.m. and Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to before 8:00 p.m.
Noise
Section 87a.05 of the State Statutes addresses the allowable noise standards related to operation
of a gun range. Residents of adjacent properties in the area of the site have reported concern over
noise levels from shotgun reports that can be heard in the surrounding area when the range is in
operation. A letter of opposition to the expansion of the site based on noise was received by the
City; it is attached to this staff report.
Site Access
The planned improvements do not impact the existing ingress and egress drives to the site.
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Handicapped Accessibility
The construction of the picnic shelter will require that handicapped accessible parking, signage,
and access routes related to the shelter be brought into compliance for the site.
Parking
No additional parking is proposed to be added nor is it required. The non -conforming gravel parking
surface will be allowed to continue in its current state. Routine maintenance is encouraged.
Architecture
The accesory structure is proposed to be of metal and pole -type construction. The application was
originally published with a variance request, but during the review it was noted that the proposed
structures do not trigger the City's Archtiectural controls for commercial buildings based on
proximity to public right-of-way.
Grading
The expansion does not require grading of the site.
Surface Water Management
The location, size, and nature of the additional impervious improvements to the site do not trigger
additional stormwater management improvements.
Environmental Initiatives
The Club adopted an Environmental Stewardship Plan on January 6, 2014. This plan is attached.
An excerpt from the plan reports on a lead reclamation and recycling project that was completed
in 2012. The plan details that:
"The landing zone to be reclaimed is approximately five acres. The excavation depth will be
approximately six inches. During the initial phase, or Phase 1, of operation enough lead
shot was reclaimed to fill 48 bags. One bag holds approximately 3000-3500 pounds of lead
shot. Therefore, in Phase 1 approximately 155, 000 pounds of lead was reclaimed."
Tree Preservation
No trees are impacted by the planned improvements.
Landscaping
The location, size, and nature of the additional structures to the site do not trigger additional land-
scaping.
Signage
No sign modifications are proposed with the application.
Utilities
The site is not served by public utilities and operates on private well and septic. It was determined
that the current septic system is compliant.
Park Dedication
The application does not trigger any park dedication fees.
Planning Commission Staff Report
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Lighting
All outdoor lighting shall be downward directed and installed in accordance with City ordinance
criteria.
Safety and Security
The 1969 ordinance requires a range master during shooting and that the range rules be conspic-
uously posted. The range is in a double fenced area that is posted as a gun range around the
perimeter. Both of these tasks are still being met. There are only a select few individuals that have
access to the range gate key, which is held at 3M Cottage Grove's main guard shack.
Insurance
Resolution No. 69-8 requires that a certificate of insurance be provided to the City.
Public Hearing Notices
The public hearing notice for this application was properly published and mailed. Notices were mailed
to eight adjacent property owners on May 7, 2015 and again on July 15, 2015.
Summary
Outdoor gun ranges are not permitted in the 1-3 zoning district.
• The site has a special use permit from 1969 that allows for the use.
• Based on the 1969 approval, the use is a legal non -conforming use.
• Expansion of non -conforming uses is permitted by CUP.
The proposed use does not intensify the use on the site.
The site does not have a history of incident reports from the Public Safety Department.
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve an application for a
conditional use permit for the expansion of a non -conforming use to allow for the construction of a
24 -foot by 36 -foot detached accessory storage structure and a picnic shelter at 3M Cottage Grove,
9600 105th Street South, subject to the following conditions:
The range shall be operated in conformance with Resolution No. 69-8.
2. Condition #6 of Resolution No. 69-8 shall be eliminated.
3. A wireless phone or other electronic communication device with calling capabilities shall be
on site during shooting operations.
4. The range shall operate in compliance with Chapter 87A of Minnesota State Statutes.
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5. 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 activ-
ities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official.
6. 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.
7. Trash containers must be stored in accordance with ordinance criteria as approved by the
City Building Official.
All outdoor lighting shall be downward directed and installed in accordance with City ordi-
nance criteria.
9. ADA accessibility requirements related to the picnic shelter shall be met on the site prior to
the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
10. Signage on the site shall be limited to 20 square feet.
Attachments
Resolution No. 69-8
Applicant's response to the ordinance criteria
Public comment letter
Chapter 87A Minnesota State Statutes
Environmental Stewardship Plan
RESOLUTION N0. 69-8
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SPECIAL U3E PERMIT
WHEREA3, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company has made
application for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate a
Trap and Skeet field, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Village of Cottage Grove
held a public hearing on said application pursuant to Ordinance #389
and
WHEREAS, there were no objections from property owners adjacent
to the proposed Trap and Skeet field, and
WHEREAS, the Cottage Grove Planning Commission has recommended to
this Council that the said application be approved, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Village of Cottage
Grove, bIashington County, Minnesota that the application for a Special
Use Permit made by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company to
construct and operate a Trap and Skeet field on their property located
in that part of the Northeast quarter (NE J) of Section 27, T27N9 R21W,
lying Southwesterly of T.H. 61 & 10 be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That adequate insurance be provided and that a certificate
of insurance be furnished to the Village.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made to control dust in
the parking and shooting areas.
3. Fencing shall be installed around the entire range area
and "Danger Shooting Range" signs be installed at close
intervals on said fence.
4. That the hours of shooting be only from 10:00 A.M. to
10:00 P.M. .
5. That.names, addresses and telephone numbers of the
persons or person in charge of said range be registered
with the Police Department and be updated periodically.
6, That a telephone be maintained on the premises.
7. That the use of shotgun slugs, 00 Buck, 0 Buck, &
number 2-45-6 shot on the range shall be cause for
revocation of the Special Use Permit.
8. That a Range Safety Officer be appointed.
9. No shooting by anyone under the age of 21 years unless
accompanied by an adult over 21 year's of age.
10. A first aid kit shall be kept on the premises and on the
firing line during shooting.
11. That range safety rules -be permanently posted in the
Club facilities and in the range shooting area.
Dated this 5th day of February, 1969
mayor
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VARIANCE APPLICATION - RESPONSE TO ORDINANCE CRITERIA
t e hat yo• a .p a do eet h: f :d gs •0 1 Please proved a D TAILED res ons o all of he..following
1. The variance is in harmony with the purposes and intent of this title. Please circle 5- No
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variance is sought and are not applicable, generally to other property within the same zoning classifications. Please
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7. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in
the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. Please circle: Yes Nom
8. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially
increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety. Please
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May 5, 2015
Planning Commission
I'm writing to let you know that the people shooting at the site of 3M and probably the Planning
Commission also do not realize how loud the noise is on the east side of the highway. You actually need
ear protectors. Even with the windows closed it's very loud. We can't sit outside with family or friends
on a Sunday afternoon or enjoy a peaceful late afternoon or evening on a weekday because of the noise.
We have lived in our home for 44 years and put up with this problem for a very long time. We are
against this expansion for storage and picnic shelter because it would probably encourage more
shooting. As it is, we listen to this shooting for hours at a time at least four days a week or more. We
would really like to see this whole site closed and restore peace in this valley. As citizens of this city,
please consider our request.
Respectly
RECEIVED
MAY 1 3 2015
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
MINNESOTA STATUTES 2014
CHAPTER 87A
SHOOTING RANGES
87A.03
87A.01
DEFINITIONS.
87A.06
NUISANCE ACTIONS; COMPLIANCE
WITH SHOOTING RANGE PERFORMANCE
87A.02
SHOOTING RANGE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS.
STANDARDS; BEST PRACTICES.
87A.07
CLOSURE OF SHOOTING RANGES.
87A.03
COMPLIANT RANGES; AUTHORIZED
ACTIVITIES.
87A.08
APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.
87A.04
MITIGATION AREA.
87A.09
PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGES; ACCESSIBILITY.
87A.05
NOISE STANDARDS.
87A.10
TRAP SHOOTING SPORTS FACILITY GRANTS.
87A.001 MS 2006 [Renumbered 15.001]
87A.01 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 87A.01 to 87A.08.
Subd. 2. Person. "Person" means an individual, association, proprietorship, partnership, corporation,
club, political subdivision, or other legal entity.
Subd. 3. Shooting range or range. "Shooting range" or "range" means an area or facility designated
or operated primarily for the use of firearms, as defined in section 97A.015, subdivision 19, or archery, and
includes shooting preserves as described in section 97A.115 or any other Minnesota law.
Subd. 4. Shooting range performance standards. "Shooting range performance standards" means the
best practices for shooting range performance standards identified in section 87A.02.
Subd. S. Local unit of government. "Local unit of government" means a home rule charter or statutory
city, county, town, or other political subdivision.
History: 2005 e 105 s 1; 2012 c 277 art I s 16
87A.02 SHOOTING RANGE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; BEST PRACTICES.
Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2012 c 277 art I s 91]
Subd. 2. Best practices. For purposes of this chapter, the November 1999 revised edition of the National
Rifle Association's Range Source Book: A Guide to Planning and Construction shall serve as best practices
for shooting range performance standards.
History: 2005 c 105 s 2; 2012 c 277 art I s 17
87A.03 COMPLIANT RANGES; AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Subdivision 1. Authorized activities. A shooting range that operates in compliance with the shooting
range performance standards must be permitted to do all of the following within its geographic boundaries;
under the same or different ownership or occupancy, if done in accordance with shooting range performance
standards:
(1) operate the range and conduct activities involving the discharge of firearms;
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(2) expand or increase its membership or opportunities for public participation related to the primary
activity as a shooting range;
(3) make those repairs or improvements desirable to meet or exceed requirements of shooting range
performance standards;
(4) increase events and activities related to the primary activity as a shooting range;
(5) conduct shooting activities and discharge firearms daily between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. A local
unit of government with zoningjurisdiction over a shooting range may extend the hours of operation by the
issuance of a special or conditional use permit; and
(6) acquire additional lands to be used for buffer zones or noise mitigation efforts or to otherwise comply
with this chapter.
Subd. 2. Nonconforming use. A shooting range that is a nonconforming use shall be allowed to conduct
additional shooting activities within the range's lawful property boundaries as of the date the range became
a nonconforming use, provided the shooting range remains in compliance with noise and shooting range
performance standards under this chapter.
Subd. 3. Compliance with other law. Nothing in this section exempts any newly constructed or
remodeled building on a shooting range from compliance with fire safety, disability accessibility, elevator
safety, bleacher safety, or other provisions of the State Building Code that have mandatory statewide ap-
plication.
History: 2005 c 56 s 1; 2005 c 105 s 3
87A.04 MITIGATION AREA.
(a) Except for those uses, developments, and structures in existence or for which approval has been
granted by October 1, 2005, or as provided in paragraph (b), no change in use, new development, or con-
struction of a st ucture shall be approved for any portion ofproperty within 750 feet ofthe perimeter property
line of an outdoor shooting range if the change in use, development, or construction would cause an outdoor
shooting range in compliance with this chapter to become out of compliance,
(b) A change in use, new development, or construction of a structure subject to this section may be
approved if the person seeking the approval or, at the discretion of the governing body, the approving
authority agrees to provide any mitigation required to keep the range in compliance with this chapter.
The person requesting an approval subject to this section is responsible for providing documentation if no
mitigation is required under this section. Failure to provide the documentation or any mitigation required
under this section exempts the range from being found out of compliance with the shooting range per-
formance and noise standards of this chapter with regard to the property responsible for the mitigation if
the failure to provide the documentation or required mitigation is the sole basis for the range being out of
compliance with the shooting range performance standards. Any action brought by the owner of the property
against the range is subject to section 87A.06. With the permission of the range operator, any mitigation
required under this section may be provided on the range property.
History: 2005 c 105 s 4
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MINNESOTA STATUTES 2014 87A.08
87A.05 NOISE STANDARDS.
Allowable noise levels for the operation of a shooting range are the levels determined by replacing the
steady state noise LI O and L50 state standards for each period oftime within each noise area's classification
with a single Leq(h) standard for impulsive noise that is two dBA lower than that of the L10 level for
steady state noise. The noise level shall be measured outside of the range property at the location of the
receiver's activity according to Minnesota Rules, parts 7030.0010 to 7030.0080, as in effect on May 28,
2005. For purposes of this section, "Leq(h)" means the energy level that is equivalent to a steady state level
that contains the same amount of sound energy as the time varying sound level for a 60 -minute time period.
History: 2005 c 105 s 5
87A.06 NUISANCE ACTIONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SHOOTING RANGE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS.
A person who owns, operates, or uses a shooting range in this state that is in compliance with shooting
range performance standards is not subject to any nuisance action for damages or equitable relief based on
noise or other matters regulated by the shooting range performance standards. This section does not prohibit
other actions.
History: 2005 c 105 s 6
87A.07 CLOSURE OF SHOOTING RANGES.
Subdivision I. Closure. Except as otherwise provided in sections 87A.01 to 87A.08, a shooting range
that is in compliance with shooting range performance standards and the requirements of sections 87A.01
to 87A.08 shall not be forced to permanently close or permanently cease any activity related to the primary
use of the shooting range unless the range or activity is found to be a clear and immediate safety hazard
by a court of competent jurisdiction. In any action brought to compel the permanent closure of any range
in compliance with shooting range performance standards and this chapter, or to permanently cease any
activity related to the primary use of the shooting range, there is a rebuttable presumption that the range or
activity is not a clear and immediate safety hazard. If the shooting range provides evidence that the cause
of a proven safety hazard can be mitigated so as to eliminate the safety hazard, the court shall not order
the permanent closure of the range, or permanent ceasing of the activity found to be a clear and immediate
safety hazard, unless the range operator fails to implement the necessary mitigation to remove the safety
hazard by the date that is determined reasonable by the court.
Subd. 2. Preliminary injunctions. Nothing in this section prohibits a court from granting a preliminary
injunction against any activity determined to be a probable clear and immediate safety hazard, or against
any individual determined to be the probable cause of an alleged clear and immediate safety hazard, pending
the final determination of the existence of the safety hazard.
Subd. 3. Permanent injunctions. A court may grant a permanent injunction only against a particular
activity or person instead of permanently closing the range unless the court finds that the remaining op-
erations also pose a safety hazard under this section.
History: 2005 c 105 s 7
87A.08 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.
Subdivision 1. Public safety laws; zoning. (a) Nothing in this chapter prohibits enforcement of any
federal law. To the extent consistent with this chapter, other state laws regarding the health, safety, and
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87A.08 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2014 4
welfare of the public may be enforced. To the extent consistent with this chapter, a local unit of government
with zoning authority jurisdiction over a shooting range may enforce its applicable ordinances and permits.
Nothing in this chapter shall supersede more restrictive regulation of days and hours of operation imposed
by the terms and conditions of ordinances and permits that are in effect on May 28, 2005.
(b) If the operator of the shooting range shows evidence that the range can be brought into compliance
with the applicable state taw, local ordinance, or permit, the range may not be permanently closed unless the
range operator fails to bring the range into compliance with the applicable law, ordinance, or permit under
this section by the date that the court determines reasonable. Nothing in this section prohibits a court from
granting a preliminary injunction against any activity determined to be a violation of a law, ordinance, or
permit under this section or against any individual determined to be causing an alleged violation, pending
the final determination of the existence of the violation.
Subd. 2. Permanent injunctions. A court may grant a permanent injunction only against a particular
activity or person instead of permanently closing the range unless the court finds that the remaining op-
erations also create a violation under this section.
History: 2005 c 105 s 8
87A.09 PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGES; ACCESSIBILITY.
(a) A publicly owned or managed shooting range located in the seven -county metropolitan area that
is funded in whole or part with public funds must be available at least twice during the spring and twice
during the summer for use by participants in a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources firearms safety
instruction course under section 976.015. The shooting range must be available during hours reasonable
for youth participants. The range operator may charge a fee to cover any costs directly incurred from use
required under this section, but may not charge a fee to offset costs for general maintenance and operation
of the facility.
(b) This section does not apply to cities ofthe first class or a shooting range located on the same premises
as a correctional or detention facility that holds or incarcerates offenders.
History: 2012 c 277 art I s 18
87A.10 TRAP SHOOTING SPORTS FACILITY GRANTS.
The commissioner of natural resources shall administer a program to provide cost -share grants to local
recreational shooting clubs for up to 50 percent of the costs of developing or rehabilitating trap shooting
sports facilities for public use. A facility rehabilitated or developed with a grant under this section must be
open to the general public at reasonable times and for a reasonable fee on a walk-in basis. The commissioner
shall give preference to projects that will provide the most opportunities for youth.
History: 2014 c 290 s 13; 2014 c 312 art 13 s 18
Copyright 0 2014 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.
3M Club Trap & Skeet Club
10746 Innovation Road
(105th Street South)
Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Located on 3M Cottage Grove Property
3M Cottage Grove Center
10746 Innovation Road
Bldg. 116-1-1
Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016-4600
January 16, 2014
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CONTENT
Introduction
Purpose
Mission Statement
3M Trap & Skeet Assessment
3M Trap & Skeet Range and Facilities
Reclamation and Recycling of Lead
Documenting Lead Reclamation
Environmental Initiatives
Trap and Skeet Clay Targets
Addendums
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The 3M Trap and Skeet Club is located at 10746 Innovation Road (105th Street South),
Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The direction to the club is shown in the map in Figure 1.
Figure 1 1 Map to the 3M Trap & Skeet Club
St. Paul
St. Paul \ Hwy 494 Woodbury
Innovation Road / Cty Road 19
3M Trap &
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3M Cottage Site
Cottage Grove
Hwy 61
Hastings
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Driving directions to the 3M Trap & Skeet Club are:
Coming from the east or west, take Highway 1-494 to US -61 South (Exit #62B). Follow
US -61 approximately 7 Miles and exit on to Innovation Road in Cottage Grove. Take a
right on Innovation Road and follow approximately '% mile and take a left on 105th Street
South. Follow 105th Street South about 2 blocks and you'll reach the 3M Trap & Skeet
Club gated entrance.
PURPOSE
The 3M T & S Club is dedicated to operating a shooting range with a philosophy for
environmental stewardship to minimize lead contamination and employ continual
environmental improvements. The board members of the 3M T & S Club, as stewards of
the environment, will familiarize themselves with the EPA "Best Management Practices
for Lead Outdoor Shooting Ranges." This environmental stewardship plan has been
voluntarily prepared by the board members of the 3M T & S Club. The board members
intend to develop and implement this environmental stewardship plan in order to
minimize potential lead contamination and manage the range in the most
environmentally sound manner. This environmental stewardship plan will be presented
to and reviewed by the Board of Directors for final approval as needed.
MISSION STATEMENT
The 3M Trap & Skeet Club is committed to this environmental stewardship plan for the
purpose of:
1. Identifying potential environmental concerns that may exist.
2. Identifying, evaluating and prioritizing the appropriate actions to safely manage
lead shot and to identity and address relevant environmental concerns.
3. Listing short-term and long-term actions needed for implementing lead
reclamation and environmental improvements.
4. Develop and implementation schedules for all projects.
5. Identifying effective ways of monitoring and measuring the environmental
stewardship plan's successes.
6. Evaluating the annual progress of achieving environmental stewardship plan
goals.
Goals
1. To monitor the amount of lead shot released into the environment.
2. Conduct lead recovery whenever deemed appropriate.
3. Maintain and monitor the lead shot in the fall zone of the trap and skeet ranges.
4. Avoid the use of sulfur containing trap and skeet targets.
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3M TRAP & SKEET ASSESSMENT
The 3M T & S Club has four trap shooting ranges, two skeet shooting ranges and one
sporting clays range. The 3M Club T & S Club is located on property owned by the 3M
Company in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
3M TRAP & SKEET RANGE AND FACILITIES
The overhead view of the ranges is shown in Photograph 1. The schematic layout of the
range and facilities is shown if Figure 2.
Photograph 1 I Overhead view of the 3M Club Trap & Skeet Club
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I . The entrance to the club is off Innovation Road on 105th Street South. It is the
sole entry point to the club grounds.
2. The club grounds are not accessible during non -shooting hours with a locked
gate.
3. The club has one parking lot.
4. The club has a Summer Clubhouse and Bird house that is used during summer
league and fall open shooting.
5. The club has a Winter Clubhouse -Birdhouse that is used during winter open or
league shooting.
6. The club features four ATA regulation trap ranges with 16- through 27 -yards
shooting stations with electronic trap machines, two skeet ranges with electronic
skeet machines and one sporting clays range with manual trap machines.
7. The club has no rifle or pistol ranges.
8. January 16, 2014 the board of directors approved the funds to purchase the
equipment needed to install a functional 5 -Stand Sporting Clays range. The 5 -
Stand range will be installed on the site of the existing sporting clays range.
RECLAMATION AND RECYCYLING OF LEAD SHOT
Until 2012, the 3M T & S Club had not undertaken a lead reclamation project. At that
time it was agreed by the board of directors to pursue such a project. Under the premise
of environmental stewardship the board moved forward to reclaim the lead in the trap
fields drop zone.
The club, under an environmental stewardship focus, consulted with and hired a lead
reclamation company to reclaim the lead shot in the trap fields landing zone. After
consultation and consideration the following company was chosen to complete the lead
reclamation project.
Lead Us Reclaim Company LLC was hired began lead reclamation in early October
2012 with a projected timeline to finish by November 1, 2012.
The lead reclamation company information is as follows:
Lead Us Reclaim Company LLC
10150 South Kelly Road
Augusta, Wisconsin 54722
715-286-5710
Employees: Gary Frase, Dan Creviston and Tom Torgenson
The landing zone to be reclaimed is approximately five acres. The excavation depth will
be approximately six inches. During the initial phase, or Phase 1, of operation enough
lead shot was reclaimed to fill 48 bags. One bag holds approximately 3000-3500
pounds of lead shot. Therefore, in Phase 1 approximately 155,000 pounds of lead was
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reclaimed. The lead shot was delivered to a lead reclamation company in Birmingham,
Alabama.
Phase 2 of the reclamation project was completed in the spring of 2013 and the total
funds issued to the club for the lead shot reclaimed was nearly $100,000
LEAD RECLAMATOIN IDEA HOPPER
All proceeds from the lead reclamation project will go to the 3M Trap & Skeet Club. Any
costs associated with the lead reclamation will be paid by the 3M Trap & Skeet Club.
The Board of Directors will publicize to club members the lead reclamation project and
will solicit ideas and suggestions from members on how to utilize the lead reclamation
funds.
A subcommittee was formed to create an Idea Hopper to document all club members'
ideas and suggestions. The Idea Hopper will be fluid and continually updated by the
subcommittee. Any project approved by the subcommittee will need to be reviewed and
approved by the Board of Directors.
Please see the Addendum for the 3M Club Trap & Skeet Club Reclamation Revenue
Charter that outlines the scope and use of recuperated funds from the lead reclamation
project.
DOCUMENTING LEAD RECLAMATION
All records associated with the lead reclamation will be maintained by the Treasurer and
will be available upon request.
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
In addition to lead shot reclamation, the 3M Trap & Skeet Club will review and
implement other environmental initiatives when deemed appropriate. A subcommittee
comprising of members of the Board of Directors and the club will be formed to review
these initiatives as they are proposed.
TRAP AND SKEET CLAY TARGETS
The 3M Trap & Skeet Club does not use White Flyer Bio Targets because these targets
contain a significant amount of elemental sulfur. It is reported that the biodegradation of
White Flyer Bio Targets can affect soil pH and vegetation growth.
The club only purchases pitch trap and skeet targets because it is reported that the
biodegradation of this type of target reportedly does not affect soil pH.
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ADDEMDUM
3M Club Trap & Skeet Lead Reclamation Revenue Charter
04/18/2013
The 3M Trap and Skeet club will institute and continue to follow a policy to recover lead
shot from all practically accessible landing zones. The frequency of this recovery shall
be determined by calculating the volume of shooting and comparing this to the costs of
the recovery effort. All details pertaining to this will be published in a separate policy
procedure to be published on the 3M T&S website. This effort is being instituted to:
Demonstrate 3M Trap and Skeet Club's commitment to environmental
stewardship.
To recuperate value from the used shot to invest back into the club.
Continue to promote the sport of clay target shooting within 3M for employees,
retirees, family, and guests.
A project hopper will be maintained by the vice-president of the T&S BOD. Project
ideas can be submitted by anyone. Projects will be approved by majority vote of the
active BOD members conditional upon all 3M Company rules/mandates and all
public/state regulatory rules/mandates.
Modifications to this charter shall be made by motion and normal voting by the Trap and
Skeet BOD.
Revenues obtained by shot reclamation shall be used by the club following the below
scoping statements.
In Scope:
Equipment, tools, spare parts, spare throwers
Grounds repair, building repair, fixtures, appliances
Driveway repair/conditioning, equipment maintenance
Tree planting, shelters, storage
Communications technology (internet, displays, computers, printers, etc)
ATV/UTV
Out of Scope
Shooting Fees, membership fees
Ammunition, fun shoot prize money, regular event prize money
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