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Mayor and City Council 7.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearin s Aril 17, 2017 BrieAnna Simon, Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: Agricultural Animals, Zack Carlton,Planning Manager
Michael Swanson,21310 Brooks Road NW Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Open,receive comments, and close the public hearing.
Background/Discussion
Case No. CU 17-09
A Conditional Use Permit allowing the keeping of horses was approved for this property in 2012 but has
since expired due to cessation of the approved use. In reviewing the current application, along with
material provided in the 2012 application, staff noted that a wetland delineation had not been completed.
Staff requested the applicant complete a delineation to accurately identify the acres of pastureland
available, and the number of animals permitted on the property per city ordinances. The wetland
delineation cannot be completed until this spring. Staff and the applicant have agreed to delay the
application. This will provide the applicant and staff with the time needed to complete the delineation and
review the plans.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission opened and closed the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the
request and staff has not received any comments from the public. To ensure the application is acted
upon by August 25, 2017, the Planning Commission will hold a second public hearing no later than July
25, 2017.
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute 15.99, the applicant has submitted a written request to extend the review period to
August 25, 2017.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicants Narrative
■ Extension Letter
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From:Michael Swanson
To:Simon, BrieAnna
Subject:Re: Swanson CUP - CU 17-09
Date:Thursday, March 23, 2017 7:32:39 AM
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"The third option is to extend your Conditional Use Permit application. This can be done with
a letter to the city stating you would like to extend your permit application to a specific date. If
you take this option we would recommend August 25, 0217 for a deadline. With this option
your project would be on hold until you decide to either proceed or withdraw as long as it is
prior to the extension date. This gives you time to decide what your next steps are. If you
decide to withdraw at that time we would return all but the $350 used for administrative fees
and escrow. If you decide to move forward with a wetland delineation, coordination with the
SWCD and Conditional Use Permit you would not have to reapply for a permit at this time.
Staff would move forward with the fee, escrow, information on file and all new information
provided."
I would like go ahead with an extension of the permit application to August 25, 2017. We
want to proceed with the CUP but need to consult a few options as to what is best for us
moving forward and the extension.
let me know please if this is sufficient and or if you would like a more detailed response for an
extension on the permit till August 25, 2017.
Thank you
From: Simon, BrieAnna <BSimon@ElkRiverMN.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2:24:20 PM
To: michael.e.swanson@hotmail.com
Cc: Leeseberg, Chris; Carlton, Zachary; Bednar, Amanda
Subject: Swanson CUP - CU 17-09
Good afternoon Mr. Swanson,
There are a couple options that can happen at this time with your Conditional Use Permit. These
are as follows:
1. Continue the process as is. Staff will present your item to Planning Commission next
Tuesday March 28, 2017 with the condition of a wetland delineation prior to being
approved by the City Council. Your application will then move to the final approval
process of the City Council as soon as the wetland delineation is complete. With the 60
day extension, the delineation and Conditional Use Permit final decision will need to be
complete prior to June 27, 2017.