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5.2. PCSR 11-23-2004 Item #5_2. City of Elkti River MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chris Leeseberg, Planner DATE: November 23, 2004 SUBJECT: Case No. CU 04-34 Request by Kevin and Kyleen Reiners for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Equestrian Learning Center Request The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Equestrian Learning Center. Location 21554 Meadowvale Road Zoning/ Land Use Ala (Single Family Residential) / RR (Rural Residential) 60 Day Rule In order to comply with Minnesota Statute 15.99 (60 - Day Requirement), action must be taken on this request by December 24,2004 Attachments • Location Map • Applicant's Narratives • Memo from Environmental Technician (plus attachments) • Email from Sherburne County Soil Water Conservation District Technical Manager • Memos from the Real Estate Agent,Joyce Mickelson • List of Signatures in Favor of Request (and sample letter they all signed) • Optional Stable Layouts Panning Commission/CU 04-34 November 23,2004 Page 2 • Site Plan Overview The proposed facility will provide a riding stable arena which will be utilized for therapeutic horse riding for children with disabilities. Analysis The subject property is two parcels of land with a total acreage of 25.07-acres, 2.8 of which is located in Big Lake Township. Both parcels of land will need to be combined into one lot. According to the memo submitted by Joyce Mickelson, there are 3.17-acres of wetlands, the house and mound system comprise 4.3-acres and the proposed center and corrals will be 2.6-acres. Also, 15-acres of the site are proposed to be utilized for crop rotation. Subtracting these uses from the 25-acres, there is no land for other uses on the property such as yard space or pasture land for horses. The ordinance currently requires 1-acre of fenced pasture land per horse. The number of children to be using the facility initially will be around 8-10 per week with an expectation that it will grow to approximately 25-30 children per week. The applicant currently has 10 horses and expects to have 20-25 horses in the future. The number of employees initially will be the applicants. When the operation is up and running fully, there will be one additional full-time and part-time employee. There will also be up to six volunteers supporting various aspects of the program. • There will be a maximum of two therapeutic sessions occurring at any given time. There will be one child per session and each session runs 45 minutes to an hour. The maximum number of sessions per day will be eight. With employees/volunteers, parents, and children there could be up to 12-15 people on site at any given riding session time which is estimated to be 4-5 vehicles. There will be no riding sessions starting after 7:00 pm and the facility will close no later than 8:30 pm. It is anticipated that the facility will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. All the riding activities will occur within the indoor arena. There will be no therapeutic riding occurring outside of the indoor riding arena. Approximately 15-acres of the site are proposed to be utilized for a rotating crop of hay/alfalfa mix and corn. A portion of the manure is proposed to be spread on the 15-acres of crop land. Given the current requirements of the ordinance,pasture land needs to be provided for horses. To be able to provide even a half acre of land per horse, at the maximum proposed, there will need to be 12-acres of land that is fenced pasture,roughly the amount proposed to be cropland. S:APLANNINGVCase.Files\2004VCU 04-34 ReinersACU 04-34_PC.doc Panning Commission/CU 04-34 November 23,2004 Page 3 Parking and Circulation The parking area is being proposed on the north side of the proposed barn,with direct access off of the driveway. No drawings were provided indicating how many vehicles can be parked in that area. Staff recommends that space be provided for 12 vehicles. Riders will not be providing their own horses, so parking for horse trailers is not needed. The applicant has four horse trailers and three will be stored in the existing pole building while the fourth will be stored outside, adjacent to the pole building, on a Class-V surface. Environmental Concerns Due to the proximity to two county ditches (which flow to Lake Orono), and the need for fenced pasture land for the horses, staff recommends that manure only be stockpiled outside on site for no more than 7 days and then be hauled off-site for disposal. Further environmental concerns are addressed in the Environmental Technicians memo. Standards for Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other propeny in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safely, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. 2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. 4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets,police and fire protection, drainage, refuse diposal, water and sewer ystems,parks and schools;and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. 5. Will not involve uses, activities,processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or properly because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke,fumes,glare, odors, dust or vibrations. 6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major • importance. 7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. If denial of such a permit should occur,it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. S:APLANNINGVCase Files\2004VCU 04-34 ReincrsVCU 04-34_PC.doc • Panning Commission/CU 04-34 November 23,2004 Page 4 Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. All comments of the Environmental Technician shall be addressed. 2. Only two (2) therapeutic riding sessions at a time shall be allowed. 3. No more than eight (8) therapeutic riding sessions per day shall be allowed. 4. Therapeutic riding sessions shall occur only in the riding and training arena. 5. No more than 25 horses shall be allowed on the property. 6. One-half acre of fenced pasture land per horse shall be provided and indicated on the site plan. 7. No more than 12 horses at a time shall be pastured. 8. No more than 8 employees and/or volunteers shall be allowed on site at one time. 9. Hours of operation shall be between 7:00 am—9:00 pm. 10. A detailed parking layout showing the ability to park 12 vehicles shall be submitted. 11. Manure shall be stockpiled on an impervious surface, covered,with side walls as to contain liquid and prevent run off. 12. Manure shall not be stockpiled outdoors for more than 7 days. 13. All manure (solid or liquid) shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with MPCA regulations. 14. If the City finds that the manure and other waste materials create a nuisance by attracting flies, other insects, rodents, or by creating offensive odors, the City may order that the manure and other waste materials be removed on a more frequent schedule. 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You mentioned the variation on the size of the post building we are looking to place on the property. Ultimately we are looking at a quality building that is aesthetically pleasing and more importantly meets the city guidelines and requirements. The building will contain the indoor riding facility, approximately 25 10'x12' stalls, handicapped restroom facilities, a tack room and learning center for the children. The riding facility is typically 40'-50' wide and 75'-90' long. That being said, we will be flexible and work within the city guidelines for the building. 1.) Number of users: We currently have 8 children that are awaiting the start of our facility. Ne expect to grow this number to approximately 25-30 children per week (each with a one hour session). 2.) Number of horses: We currently have 10 horses with two additional horses that we are looking at currently. This number will increase, based on the number of children up to approximately 20-25 horses. 3.) Number of employees: Initially it will be a family operation with my wife and I the only employees. When the operation is fully engaged we will have one full-time employee and an additional part time employee. There will also be several volunteers supporting various aspects of the program. 4.) How many people will be on-site: There will be a maximum of two therapeutic sessions occurring at any given time. With employees, parents, and children this could mean up to 12-15 people at any given time on the premises. 5.) Flours of operation: This has not been completely established at the present time, however, there will be no riding sessions starting after 7:00 PM, with the barn closing no later than 8:30 PM. 6.) Days of operations: This also has not been completely established at the present time. We will be offering sessions on the weekend to accommodate the varying schedules of jarents, but will probably be closed on Monday/Tuesday. 14169 Cottonwood Street NW • Andover,Minnesota 55304 Telephone: 612-716-9166 •Facsimile: 763-862-1742 Caring Hearts Equestrian Center Y t: . 1 Lat.' 1 v. td.;; 7.) Are all of the riding activities happening in the building or will some be occurring outside (weather permitting)? If outside, how much area will it encompass and where on the site will it be? Will the land be utilized for crop land, if so, how much? Yes, all of the therapeutic riding activities will be taking place within the indoor arena. This provides a controlled, safe environment for the children. There will not be therapeutic riding taking place outside of the indoor riding arena. The intent is to utilize approximately 15 acres of the property for a rotating crop of hay/alfalfa mix and corn. 8.) It will be recommended that the manure be managed following the MPCA Technical Guidelines for Manure Management and Applications. Has this been completed? Yes, we have established a manure management plan. This includes working with neighboring farmers to increase the available crop land for disbursement of the manure generated by our horses. We will utilize some of the manure on our own crops covering the 15 acres, however, the balance of the manure will be spread according to the plan in cooperation with the neighboring farmers. 9.) Detailed site plan showing the proposed center and location of parking. What will the narking lot surface material be? Where will outside riding take place? The site plan will follow ..omorrow. Initially the parking lot surface material will be class 5, identical to the existing driveway. All of the therapeutic riding activities will be taking place within the indoor arena. This provides a controlled, safe environment for the children. There will not be therapeutic riding taking place outside of the indoor riding arena. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Kevin D. Reiners 14169 Cottonwood Street NW • Andover,Minnesota 55304 Telephone: 612-716-9166 •Facsimile: 763-862-1742 Kevin D. Reiners Kyleen R. Reiners f 14169 Cottonwood Street NW Andover, MN. 55304 October 22, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: Dear Sir or Madam: We are proposing to build a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) approved riding and equestrian learning center on the property we are purchasing at 21554 Meadowvale Road, Elk River. My wife Kyleen and I have dedicated a large portion of our lives to children and children with disabilities. My wife as a care provider for children with disabilities and I as a Police Officer and DARE officer in Central Minnesota. My wife and I have been working with several physically challenged children in the Andover area; unfortunately we are required to board our horses, which create se veral in length with challenges in working with these children on a regular basis. We have discussed gt 9 9 9 numerous people who have children that would qualify under NARHA guidelines and would greatly benefit from therapeutic riding.We have received commitments from several of these families to utilize the services that we will be providing. r'. My wife and I are firm believers in the 4-H program and the wonderful things it brings to the community in addition to therapeutic riding, our stable will be used for various 4-H equestrian programs, classes and training. We have three children; all of them participate and are very interested in our horses and these programs.They are a 14 year old daughter,a 10 year old son, and a 4 year old daughter that will be 5 in December. They are all willing to participate and assist in any way possible with these ' programs; in fact my oldest daughter is interested in becoming certified by NARHA to instruct these children. At the present time there are only four certified NARHA stables in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region that provide therapeutic riding for these children. Hoofbeats and Heartbeat's program in Otsego is consistently full and has an extensive waiting list, which shows the great need for additional programs of this type. Hoofbeats and Heartbeats was opened by Linda and Greg Kreuser in 2001. Many past volunteers that have helped make these programs a success are past Governor Jesse Ventura and his wife Terry. They believed in the program so strongly, that they even donated Jesse's horse to the program, in addition to time and financial resources. Many local organizations believe so strongly in the programs that KARE 11 TV even setup a fundraiser to get the word out about the programs and services offered. An indoor arena with the stables for the program's horses will allow us to offer these services year round to children with disabilities. With Minnesota weather, an indoor riding and learning area is a requirement to provide year round services.This will allow us to start programs and not have to stop or go idle during the winter months. It is very difficult to build muscle tone, self confidence, and independence with a large break in the middle of training; as the muscles need to be kept in use on a regular basis. The proposed size of the facility is a 90' x 120' stable and riding arena, which will be located on the property know as the house place with 15.4 acres. Perk tests were run on the property and is a build able area. It was originally an alfalfa field.The total property is 25.4 acres, including a 10 acre adjoining parcel. Placement of the facility is shown on the plat map by Oliver and Associates Surveying. If my wife and are unable to receive a conditional use permit for the facility,we will need to withdraw our purchase offer on this property, which is contingent upon being able to have the facility located on the property. I am including additional background information on NARHA for your convenience and consideration. 'r. FILE cope _--4s= 63/ • Page 2 October 22,2004 "NARHA is a membership organization that fosters safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, standards and research for people with and without disabilities." The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) promotes equine facilitated therapy and activity programs in the United States and Canada. Currently, more than 650 NARHA program centers serve some 30,000 individuals with disabilities. Each year, dozens of new centers initiate new programs and thousands of individuals profit from these beneficial activities. Since 1969, NARHA has ensured that therapeutic riding is both safe for, and accessible to, those in need. In that time the field of therapeutic riding has expanded along with the numbers of individuals profiting from involvement with horses.Today NARHA represents a growing number of equine assisted therapies and activities, including recreational riding for individuals with disabilities, hippotherapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, driving, vaulting, competition and other therapeutic and educational interactions with horses. NARHA is proud to provide opportunities for people with varying ability levels to challenge themselves physically and emotionally and to set goals to improve their quality of life via the horse. Training professionals to support and facilitate this process, educating the public about the positive impact of the human/animal bond and setting national standards for safe and effective equine facilitated therapy/ activities will continue to dictate our growth. More than 30,000 individuals with disabilities are served each year through NARHA programs. The American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association as a valuable adjunct to traditional forms of therapy recognize equine Facilitated Therapy and Activities. NARHA is also the accrediting organization for Easter Seals' camps with equine activities. Other organizations participating in NARHA programs include the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Special Olympics, Spina Bifida Association and United Cerebral Palsy. The riders, clients, therapists, instructors and volunteers involved in NARHA recognize the profound significance of equine facilitated therapy and activities. Over 670 NARHA centers around the nation and in Canada facilitate the personal growth and newfound wellness offered through the various interactions with horses in the equestrian environment. Therapeutic riding has been used since the early 1950s in Europe as a tool for improving the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. NARHA was founded in 1969 to promote and support therapeutic riding in the United States and Canada. Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability can benefit from therapeutic riding, driving,vaulting, competition or other purposeful, safe and supervised interaction with equines. Because horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. For individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience and self-esteem. Local, State, National and even International Competition often is the logical progression for individuals with disabilities who have mastered equestrian skills and seek to further challenge themselves. The sense of independence and acceptance found through these activities with the horse benefits all. Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities: • Muscular Dystrophy • Cerebral Palsy • Visual Impairment • Down Syndrome • Mental Retardation • Page 3 October 22, 2004 B. Autism • Multiple Sclerosis • Spina Bifda • Emotional Disabilities j • Brain Injuries • Spinal Cord Injuries • Amputations • Learning Disabilities • Attention Deficit Disorder • Deafness • Cardiovascular Accident/Stroke The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association serves a membership of 4,000 individuals and over 670 NARHA programs around the country. 5000 specially screened and trained horses make safe interactions possible. Sincerely, Kevin D. Reiners CUP)1 77777 T7 'a I.' ;i; What is a NARHA Center Page 1 of 1 What is a WA.1IA Center? There are more than 700 NARHA centers in North America providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy for people of all ages with varying disabilities. When you select a NARHA member center: • You can be assured that safety is the utmost priority. • The professionals working at the Center have been educated on NARHA's exacting programs and administrative standards. • You'll know you and your loved ones are in good hands. All programs and activities at NARHA Centers are supervised by a NARHA Certified Riding Instructor. • You can be sure that the center is insured. • NARHA center personnel have access to continuing education opportunities to maintain a standard of excellence in providing activities with horses for individuals with disabilities. • You can see what's right for you. All NARHA centers will be glad to explain their services to you offer tours of their facilities and can evaluate potential participants. Please contact a NARHA Center in your area and schedule a visit! FIND A CENTER NARHA Home rev 01/08/2004 • htt p://www.narha.org/WhoIsNARHA/WhatlsACenter.asp 10/25/2004 NARHA: 25 Years of People Turning Dreams Into Reality Testimony to the therapeutic value of horseback riding spans the ages. But the origin of organized therapeutic riding is relatively recent. The achievements in the 1950's of one woman - Liz Bartel of Denmark - are generally regarded as the impetus for the formation of therapeutic riding centers in Europe. PoUo impaired Madame Hartel's mobility but not her spirit. She rehabilitated herself from wheelchair to horseback and in 1952 she won the silver medal for Grand Pris Dressage at the Helsinki Olympics. Medical and equine professionals took notice and soon centers for therapeutic riding sprang up in Europe. It didn't take long for therapeutic riding to reach the shores of the North American continent. Canadians and Americans studied what was happening in England and quickly made plans to start centers. Two of the first were the Community Association of Riding for the Disabled (CARD) in Toronto. ON, which was organized by J.J. Bauer and Dr. R.E. Renaud; and the Cheff Center for the Handicapped in Augusta, MI, with Lida McCowan as executive director. Almost as quickly these and other individuals recognized the need for an organization that could be a clearinghouse for information on therapeutic riding. Hence, on Nov.2, 1969, 23 like-minded individuals gathered at the Red Fox Inn in Middleburg, VA, and laid the groundwork for an organization named North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. • The 1990's NARHA's growth and activities expanded dramatically in the early 1990's as a direct result of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant. The Association spent the funds prudently and most programs were funded for five years. The grant supported national workshops for instructors and newcomers to the industry, regional Program Consultants who visited operating centers at no charge to the center, operating center and individual loans. Conference speakers and workshops, therapeutic riding curriculum development for universities and colleges. trade show exhibits for members to borrow, and a second employee to manage programs associated with the grant. With motivation and manpower provided by the grant, NARHA committees went to work on other programs. The Standards and Accreditation Committees composed a comprehensive "Standards for Operating Centers" document and the Medical Committee wrote "Precautions &Contraindications." Both are considered essential in encouraging high standards in safety and quality of service for the industry and were published as part of the NARHA Guide. The accreditation program living the videotape process was serving the membership well. It was generally felt that the quality of therapeutic riding was improving, largely due to almost 20 years of a diligent accreditation program. However, the educational benefits of on-site reviews were not forgotten and, at the request of the membership, the 1993 NARHA Board of Directors asked an On-Site Accreditation Task Force chaired by Judy Lightfoot to formulate a new on-site process. (This process is being presented at the 1994 Conference.) In 1992, the Instructor Certification Committee added a new level of certification: Certified Instructor. Members applying for this category submitted a videotape of their skills and took a written exam in their region. In 1994, the committee added yet another certification category - Registered Instructor - which was the minimum level of certification. By 1995,NARHA began phasing in a new accreditation requirement: All instructors at NARHA centers must achieve one level of certification - Registered, Certified or Master - to pass accreditation. With the growth in certification, accreditation and educational programs, came growth in the NARITA staff. In 1990, a third employee was added for administrative support and in 1991, the executive director hired one full-time communications coordinator and one part-time administrative assistant. NARHA now had five employees. The NARI-IA board also authorized the executive director to hire a public relations firm in 1992. NARHA began to receive more national publicity, with features in equine magazines, health care trade publications, and cable and network news shows. Increased awareness resulted in a significant jump in requests for information. NARHA's Individual Memberships increased dramatically in the 1990's as well. This was due largely to the increased publicity, increasing numbers of instructors going through the certification process and more individuals attending NARHA's educational events. In 1993, Section memberships were introduced and the American Hippotherapy Association was established under NARHA. Individual Members of NARHA could become section members of AHA for an additional $20. Individual memberships in 1994 were 2,449 and operating center memberships, increasing slightly, were 516. Just as the 1990's ushered in new and exciting directions for NARHA, it signaled the beginning of the expansion of services and rights for individuals with disabilities. With the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the board gave serious attention to updating NARHA's logo and name. The Public Relations committee, under the direction of Paula Hagen-Peterson, did the research and presented several logo and name ideas to the board. The new logo design was unanimously approved in 1992 but the board stalled on the name. It was generally felt that the word handicapped was no longer appropriate but the board was unwilling to give up NARHA's acronym and the name recognition the membership had worked so hard to achieve. The board decided to ask the members to vote at the 1992 NARHA Annual Meeting & Conference on which name they preferred: North American Riding for the Handicapped Association or North American Riding for Health Association. After discussion, the members voted 204 to 45 in favor of keeping this existing name. Without a doubt, the accomplishments of NARHA in its first 25 years are due to dedicated people who share a dream - to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities using the remarkable healing powers of the horse. Therefore, with more individuals getting involved, it is easy to sec that NARHA's future will be an exciting one. Note: Much of the information for this article was provided by Bliss Brown of Augusta, MI, and from an invaluable resource - "NARHA -It's First Decade"- written by Elmer G. Butt, MD. in 1981. • � � .� i^� sty?. m .... m.. '�..�'. .�._.,. . } • '� ,' 1: ;;;Vii i .t. 'kJi4:.,iJ?� va• Home About Us Benefits of Therapeutic Riding Benefits of �:-, Therapeutic Riding ,� • rise High Hopes a� Programs • Volunteering '_ '` !' rtzt Training& Education At High Hopes, therapeutic riding benefits the bodies, minds, and spirits of our riders. Physically, the gait of the horse stimulates the rider's pelvis What's New and trunk. This motion simulates a normal human gait, and works specific muscle groups. Physical benefits can include improved muscle tone, balance, and posture. Therapeutic riding can also improve motor Ways to Give development and coordination, as well as overall body awareness. But riding isn't just for the body -- it's for the brain as well. The chance to Forms& spend time with a horse motivates many of our riders to learn new things. Publications Our therapists, instructors, and volunteers often include tasks such as letter recognition and sequencing in riding activities. The opportunity to give verbal commands to the horse has also inspired some of our riders to speak for the very first time! Calendar Riding is also for the heart. At High Hopes, riders can experience the sensation of independent motion -- many for the first time. They gain confidence in themselves, build relationships with instructors, therapists, and peers, and take pride in their abilities. At High Hopes, we focus on Directions what our riders can do -- not on what they can't. "I wanted to thank you for giving my daughter the opportunity to participate in your wonderful Page 1 of 2 City of Elk River MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Technician DATE: November 23, 2004 SUBJECT: CU 04-34 Riding & Equestrian Learning Center The proposed Riding & Equestrian Learning Center is a very commendable project. However, I have concerns about how the manure will be handled at the site. There are several wetlands and ditches on this piece of property. The ditches drain to Lake Orono which has been closed in the past due to fecal coliform. Phosphorus is also a problem with manure. Excess phosphorus in waters of the state has been attributed to causing algae blooms. I would require a 50 foot vegetated buffer along the ditches and wetlands to filter any manure prior to discharge. No outside storage of manure will be allowed unless the stockpile is on an impermeable surface (i.e. Concrete) with sidewalls and covered. Providing six months of storage would allow spreading on cropland in the spring and after harvest. The stockpile should be removed every six months. I did receive a letter from Joyce Mickelson, who is the former owner of the farm and realtor for the property. She has written out what the plans are for manure management on the site. These plans sound like they will work but to ensure proper management, I would recommend that the manure be managed following the MPCA Technical Guidelines for manure management and applications. Guidance documents are located at the MPCA home page under permits. For assistance in implementing these guidelines, the applicant can contact the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) at (763) 241-1170, ext. 3. I have also attached a copy of Sherburne County's Manure Management Ordinance, as well as the County's Animal Carcass Ordinance in case it is ever needed. The County refers to the Natural Resources Conservation Service.(NRCS) Field Office Technical Guide for manure management. If you have any questions, Bill Bronder, SWCD and myself will be at the November 23, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. Thank you. • •Nov-17-04 06:24pm From- T-687 P.01/03 F-237 • 'ti• SECTION 20.0: MANURES Subsection 1. The owner,otherwise not regulated by MPCA Chapter 7020 rules governing feedlots, shall cause Animal Manure's to be removed or incorporated into the soil in a manner consistent with measures to protect the environment and,recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS)Field Office Technical Guide, and County and State laws. Human manure's shall not be spread on the ground surface nor utilized as a fertilizer as allowed for animal manure's until such manure has been processed as allowed by the State and County. A. The owner shall be required to submit to the Solid Waste Officer and the Soil and Water Conservation Districted a Manure Management Plan consistent with those standards set forth within the NRCS Standard 633 for Waste Utilization. Said Plan shall also be submitted to the township for comment. Additional measures may be required by township and Sherbume County as needed to ensure the safety of public health and the protection of the environment. B. When animal manures are properly stored in agricultural areas and managed for utilization as a fertilizer or for energy recovery in ways that will protect the Waters of the State from pollution,as required by such standards set forth by NRCS Waste Utilization Standard 633 and Sherburne County, said manure's may not be classified as a solid waste. Animal manure's shall be classified as a solid waste when they are accumulated,stored,or stockpiled on the ground surface in any area that pollutes the Waters of the State,or within two hundred(200)feet of a residence located on neighboring property and shall be subject to enforcement under the provisions of this ordinance 46 Nov-17-64 05:24pm From- T-687 P.62/03 F-237 SECTION 20.A: ANIMAL CARCASES Subsection 1. Carcass means the body or part of a domestic animal or fowl that has died,been killed,or has been slaughtered for human or animal consumption and not used for that purpose. Subsection 2. Discarded animal parts means all or parts of animals,fish, or poultry that have been killed for human or animal consumption and not used for that purpose. Subsection 3. Poultry means turkeys, chickens, and other domesticated fowl. Subsection 4. Animal Unit means a unit of measurement. For the purpose of this Ordinance any animal not listed on the following Animal Unit Equivalent Chart of this Ordinance shall be defined as the average weight of the animal divided by 1,000 pounds. Subsection 5. Domesticated animal means cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, snakes, lizards, and amphibians, domesticated rodents such as hamsters and gerbils, and rabbits. ANIMAL UNIT EQUIVALENT Animal(s) Equivalent Calves (150—500 Ibs) 0.5 animal units Feeder Cattle (500— 1200 Ibs) 1.0 animal units Beef Cows 1.0 animal units Young Dairy Stock (500 — 1000 Ibs) 0.75 animal units Replacement Heifers 1.0 animal units Dairy Cows 1.4 animal units Nursery Pigs (up to 50 Ibs) 0.05 animal units Grower/Feeder Pigs (50 — 100 lbs) 0.4 animal units Finishing Hogs (100 lbs —market weight) 0.4 animal units Sows 0.4 animal units Boars 0.4 animal units Sheep 0.1 animal units Turkeys 0.018 animal units Laver Chickens 0.01 animal units Broiler Chickens 0.01 animal units Horses 1.0 animal units Ostriches 0.4 animal units Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Subsection 6. All carcasses and discarded animal parts shall be properly disposed of by being taken to a rendering plant or a properly permitted and licensed MSW landfill unless exempted herein. Carcasses and discarded animal parts shall not be buried on-site except for domesticated animals or those property owners that qualifies under Subsections 7 and 8 of this Ordinance. Domesticated animals may be buried on-site in a shallow grave if it did not die of a disease. Subsection 7. On-site disposal will be allowed on properties with a minimum of 40 acres contingent upon the following setbacks and criteria: Setbacks 47 Nov-17-04 05:24pm From- T-687 P.03/03 F-237 Neighboring Property Line 200 feet Subdivision 500 feet County or Township Road 200 feet Highways 24, 25, 10 or 169 200 feet Shoreline 500 feet Seasonal High Water Table 10 feet Floodplain 500 feet Public Lands 300 feet Wells 500 feet Subsection 8. Disposal sites shall have a minimum of 3 feet of consistent cover material. Animals shall be buried no later than 48—72 hours from time of death, unless frost inhibits burial. Subsection 9. On-site disposal shall be limited to one (1)animal unit per 40 acres, per year. 48 Leeseberg, Chris From: Haug, Rebecca lent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 4:26 PM To: Leeseberg, Chris Subject: FW: Kevin/Kyleen Reiners Equestrian Learning Center Original Message From: Bronder, Bill - Elk River, MN E mailto:Bill.Bronder @mn.nacdnet.net] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 4 :29 PM To: rhaug @ci.elk-river.mn.us Cc: Hugo, Gina - Elk River, MN Subject: Kevin/Kyleen Reiners Equestrian Learning Center Rebecca: In reviewing this conditional use permit request, I noticed that the issue of manure/waste management was not addressed. If I read the request correctly, up to 20 horses could be housed in the proposed facility. Based on USDA figures, you can expect in excess of 9 tons of manure per horse per year. How is this going to be handled, ie. daily haul and spread or stockpiled? Where will it be spread? Where will it be stockpiled? Will it be composted to reduce the volume? The existing site doe not have any cropland available for spreading. Can they contract with the farmer east of them for spreading? Are the horses going to be pastured? Also, due to the ditches, number of bores and wetlands, they may need an MPCA feedlot permit. I don't want to discourage what appears to be a very commendable project, but at the same time there is going to be a lot of waste produced by these horses and how that waste is managed will have a direct effect on the neighborhood and downstream. It may be that the Reiners are working with a consultant on these issues. If not, I would suggest they contact our office or the Minnesota Extension Service for more information. Bill Bronder Technical Manager Sherburne SWCD (763) 291-1170 ext. 3 • 1 .°° 11%02/2004 17:39 7634419031 MICKELSON PLSI PAGE 01 ��■ i 11;0212004 17:39 7634419031 MICKELSON PLBI PAGE 02 In addition, there is the option of stockpiling and hauling to a couple of farmers who have asked Mickelson Sheep Ranch for manure at any time. Mickelson Sheep Ranch has a lease on 172 acres from Etch' on land that will not be developed until sewer & water are available there and plans for S & W in that area is not projected for many years. There is both alfalfa and several parcels for corn that always need fertilizer. This should more than make up an outlet for the manure from the largest capacity of 20 horses sometime in the distant future. With allowing for 100 plus acres on this farm plus 15 on the Center farm, the amount of manure produced by 20 animals would only have 1.1 T per acre. If additional incorporation area was needed, the Toth farm has over 350 acres. I believe this should more than qualify as "Manure Management planning. " A lot of thought has gone into all phases of the proposal for the Center...not just riding & having an arena, but the plan is to have a beautiful horse farm that will be a real asset to the area, and will preserve our heritage for years to come. If I can answer any further questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincere', Joyce M --1 • n Edina Rea • of Elk River (former owner of the original farm so know it very well) Phone 763 4411149/ cell 612 867 6632 11/16/2004 16: 53 7634419031 MICKELSON PLBI PAGE 01 November 16, 2004 - City of Elk River Attn: Chris Leesberg Re: Kevin & Kyleen application Lots 3, &4 North Meadows I have talked to Kevin &yourself with regard to questions you have, and Kevin Is turning in answers as well. In addition, I want to add some more information regarding # 8--pertains to manure management. I have talked with Kim Brynildson from MPCA on this today. It takes 300 animal units for a feedlot. The property in question would be a manure storage area for short term which we understand has to be land applied within one year of the date when the stockpile was formed. We have the rules & regulations as set forth by MPCA for Stockpiling of Manure. The site has plenty of room to meet all guidelines. There Is a natural barrier already in place along the ditch and wet land area as shown on the John Oliver survey. There are trees as well as vegetative cover which have been there for many year It is also being taken into consideration that"berms" could need to be placed In strategic points. I talked to Judy at Sherburne County Soil & Water Conservation District and was directed to talk to Bill who will be In on November 17th. I am scheduled to call him at 11:30 on that date. When you speak of only 23 acres....the acreage In Big Lake not being considered as part of the farm I want to add the fact that there are 2.5 acres adjacent to this property which Kevin has first chance on which would give them 25 acres in City of Elk River. If I can help in anyway, please call. Joyce k son November 16, 2004 City of Elk River Planning & Zoning Enclosed find names & addresses of people near this project who are very much in favor of it and have signed separate letters with regard to "Caring Hearts Equestrian Center". Beatrice Kid - 21480 Meadowvale Rd Panadora & Jim Banasik, 21362 Meadowvale Rd Richard Hoffer (large farmer across Co. 32) 21323 Meadowvale Glen Haugen — 14225 214"' Avenue Albert Shafer, 14246 214th Avenue Russell Palm Jr— 14271 214th Avenue Aaron Anderson — 14319 214th Avenue Lynnelle Swaja — 14339 214th Avenue Dave & Joyce Mickelson — 14319 Ranch Rd Gary & Linda Atkinson — 14323 Ranch Rd Greg & Sherry Sederstrom = 14415 Ranch Rd Jodie Beaman — 14422 Ranch Rd John Norgren — 14575 Ranch Rd Robert & Rita Jochum — 14777 Ranch Rd Ralph & Rose Allison 21380 Vernon Street These letters will be brought into the Planning & Zoning Office on November 17, 2004 together with the Site plan asked For in #9. Thank ou Joyce . kelson 1 TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER We have been informed about the proposed therapeutic riding center at 21554 Meadowvale Rd., Elk River and feel it would be a real asset to the area. Not only for the wonderful results that have been seen at other like centers, but for the fact that the proposal also would include the ability for 4-H clubs to have somewhere to get together and meet in comfort summer and winter. As it is now, there are no facilities large enough that are interested in working with 4-H as the Reiners are. We have no opposition to this concept. Elk River does not have a lot of land left to enjoy space and this would be great. Other comments Name of Landowner Address October-November_ , 2004 0-,09 Imo VJ — v89 a v o E H a o R o . y u N Qc ,- N I O �/�� = = - -Ji N ( O O w O! ••-• \ 1..._ �_H O -_ _-J O O T cit Cg i CO o l o Q N o � - O 1 N +— I CO o r. 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Michele Original Message From: Pmotin @aol.com [mailto:Pmotin @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 11:52 AM To: mmcpherson @ci.elk-river.mn.us Subject: Tonight's Planning Commission Meeting I do not know whether I will be in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting this evening (If I do, I will likely bring my daughter, leave at 6:50 to drop her off at basketball practice, come back, then leave at 8:20 to pick her up). I reviewed the packet for tonight and have a few general thoughts/questions which I ask be passed on to the Commission: 1. (5.1)Why are there to be an unlimited number of agricultural accessory structures if 40+ acres? 2. (5.1) Evaluation of a waste removal plan already is required for a CUP. Wouldn't that be a type of manure management plan? If so, why should the submission of the manure management plan give rise to an increased number of animals? Given the ultimate elimination of A-1 zoning in the City, is it a good idea to encourage more agricultural animals per acre? The applicant can have 15 horses without any changes. Why are 25 horses needed, if there are only 8 sessions per day (and only 2 at any one time)? 3. Have there been several instances where#1 and 2 have been an issue, or are we trying to change the ordinances to help out the Equestrian Learning Center(5.2). Can it backfire under other circumstances? 4. (5.4) - Is the old True Value Hardware store an adequate location for a middle school? I know a Montessori school had been there, but those were much younger kids and a tot-lot playground was available. For many parents, it acted as a daycare. I question whether it makes sense to have 11-13 year olds in that location with no outdoor field area. How many students will be in the school? -this is not covered in the memo. Sincerely, Paul Motin City of Elk River City Council Liaison to Planning Commission 11/23/2004