Recorded Interim Use Permit 2021-13CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES
INTERIM USE PERMIT#2021-13
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein,the City of Chanhassen
hereby grants an interim use for an Agritainment use for 9111 Audubon Road.
2. Property. The permit is for the following described property("subject property") in
the City of Chanhassen,Carver County,Minnesota:
See Exhibit A)
3.Conditions. The permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
Building:
a. Accessible parking shall be located on an improved, centralized, permanent surface and
shall be based on the maximum parking provided based on the rotational parking plan
shown in Exhibit B.
Engineering:
a. All conditions set forth by Carver County shall be addressed by the applicant, and all
permits required shall be obtained prior to the commencement of Agritainment
operations.
b. Parking capacity shall be based on city standard parking lot layout in Section 20-1118 of
the Chanhassen City Code.
c. Corn rows are an acceptable screening for parking lots.
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Fire:
a. Corn mazes and Straw Mazes shall be set back at least 75 feet from all vehicular parkin/
and all ignition sources, including open flame (recreational fire pits).
b. Applicant must place a fire hydrant on site.
Planning:
a. The Interim Use Permit(IUP)shall terminate five (5) years from the date of City
Council approval.
b. Buildings and use areas shall be as shown on the approved Exhibit B. Additional
buildings shall require an amendment to the Interim Use Permit.
c. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for site visitors.
d. The use of the subject property must be in general conformance with the attached
Exhibit B. An annual report of the activities proposed for the upcoming year and an
updated site plan with the parking location for the year shall be submitted to the City by
May 1st each year.
Water Resources:
a. The applicant shall incorporate Bluff Creek Overlay District(BCOD) Conservation Area
signage within the BCOD portion of the site. Precise amount and location of signage
must be approved by the City's Water Resources Coordinator.
4. Termination of Permit. This Interim Use Permit shall terminate upon the
occurrence of any of the following events,whichever first occurs:
a. The date stated in the permit;
b. Upon violation ofconditions under which the permit was issued;
c. Upon change in the city's zoning regulations which renders the use nonconforming;
d. Upon the subdivision of the property or the alteration of the lot lines ofthe property.
5.Lapse. If within one year of the issuance of this permit the authorized construction
has not been substantially completed or the use commenced,this permit shall lapse,unless an
extension is granted in accordance with the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance.
6.Criminal Penalty. Violation of the terms of this Interim Use Permit is a criminal
misdemeanor.
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Dated: August 9, 2021
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
By: r(4,f0A>Elise Ryan,Mayor
By: WA/Oki1A-44-0tAlLtAr
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1 gay of AUCOLC47--
2021,by Elise Ryan, Mayor,and Laurie Hokkanen,City Manager, of the City of Chanhasle ,a
Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted by
its City Council.
Notary P lic
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard MEUWISSENKtMT.
P.O. Box 147 Public Minnesota
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Chanhassen,MN 55317 r rmf c missioo
952)227-1100
EXHIBIT A
To the following described Real Estate situated in Carver County,Minnesota.
A) The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter(NW1/4 of SE'/4 of Section 22,Township
116,Range 23,containing 40 acres of land,more or less.
B) Also,beginning at the post in South line of Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter(NW'/4
of SE'/4) Section 22,Township 116,Range 23,One(1)chain West from the Southeast(SE)Corner
of said Northwest quarter of Southeast quarter(NW'/4 of SEA);thence South 381/4 dgs. West 2.38
chains;thence South 73 dgs. West 4.35 chains;thence South 361/4 dgs. West 1.90 chains;thence
South 17'/2 dge. West 3.70 chains;thence North 82 dgs. West 1.50 chains to a point in North and
South middle line of Southwest quarter of Southeast quarter(SW'/4 of SE'/4);thence North along
said middle line 8.00 chains to a post in South line of Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter
NW'/4 of SE'/4);thence East 10.00 chains to place ofbeginning, situated in East Half(E1/4)of
Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter(SW'/4 of SE'/4), Section 22, Township 116,Range 23,
containing 3.60 acres.
C) Also,Commencing at a post on center line of Section 22,Township 116,Range 23,which
post bears South 4.20 chains from center post of said Sec. 22;thence South 15.32 chains to Quarter
Quarter post;thence North 441/4 dgs. West 27.90 chains;thence East 15.32 chains;thence South
4.28 chains;thence East 4.28 chains to place of beginning,situated in Lot 2, Sec. 22, Township 116,
Range 23 and containing 17.37 acres,more or less.
D) Also,Beginning at the Quarter Section post on South line of Section 22, Township 116,
Range 23, running thence North along center line of said Section 20.00 chains to middle line of
Southeast quarter(SE'/4)of said Section;thence East along said middle line 10.00 chains;thence
South parallel with first mentioned line 15.75 chains to a point in the center of a creek;thence
Southerly along center of said creek to South line of said Section;thence West 7.00 chains to place
of beginning, containing 19 acres of land more or less, situated in West half of Southwest quarter of
Southeast quarter(W'/z of SW'/4 of SE'/4) of Section 22,Township 116,Range 23.
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EXHIBIT B
Degler Farm Narrative& Site Plan
Brief Background:
Degler Farm has an extensive background in farming and educational teaching. Family founded by
multi- generational elementary and high school educators; Degler Farm has a passion for educating
youth. Our mission is to educate local youth on the operation,economics, and future of agriculture.
In this spirit,Degler Farm would like to be more community facing through the growing area of
Agritourism. We want to bring our passion for education and combine it with farm friendly
activities. This"outside the classroom"learning on the farm is not only instructive,but fun. We see
it as another yet another way to reach our neighbors and local community.
Activity: Description: Education component:
Hayrides Give participants a ride on a Local farm history in Chanhassen
tractor pulled wagon. Tree identification
Corn/Bean Maze -Participants walk through a How corn is grown
corn/bean cut maze
Corn Pit Area of shelled Corn for play What shelled corn looks like—
differences between sweet corn and
field corn.
Straw Bale Maze -Smaller kid size maze What is straw?
Pumpkin Picking -Pick your own Crop rotation and plant care
Antique Tractor Outdoor tractor displays Evolution of the farm tractor.
Displays
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Outdoor fitness&nature etiquette,
animal tracking
Other activities:
Hayrides,corn/bean maze,corn pit, straw bale maze,tractor displays, snowshoeing,harvest-your-
own produce,hill slides,pumpkin throwers/cannons, lookout towers,zip lines,play structures,saw
mill demonstrations,hay stacks,kiddie trains, animal rides,sleigh rides, snowshoeing,maple syrup
harvesting,cross country skiing,animal walks,animal rides, farm implement games, sledding hills,
axe throwing,outdoor music,archery stands,agricultural demonstrations are exhibited regardless of
compensation.
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A Hayride:
Hayride path is a loop that starts at farm and
4, trirLyman Blvd Lyman.Blvd travels through the back pasture. It will
start/end at the farmyard.Hayride route will
e change based on crop rotation. Cross
country skiing,snowshoeing,hiking,animal
walks,animal rides,sleigh rides,and biking
will utilize same trail.
Com/bean maze Location:
Location of 2020/2021 corn maze is shown
pictorially. Due to rotational nature of crops,
r3 corn maze location will change.
et Farm ask,.O
ip•' Vendor Locations:
i'. +,„,,kgc Shown in the general area marked by in
a z v ,. Yellow dot.
0 Chemical Toilet Locations:
Marked by orange dot,this location is not
able to be seen from outside the property.
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Sledding HilUHill Slides:
Marked in Red outline/green shaded area
F Zip line:
Marked in Purple line
Corn pit&straw bale maze
General location is shown by green dot.
0-- , Other activities:(will rotate around farmyard
based on field planting&parking—(8 blue dot
c::" areas)
e. Tractor displays,harvest-your-own produce,
i {,t - " x pumpkin throwers/cannons,lookout towers,
play structures,sawmill demonstrations,hay
stacks,kiddie trains,maple syrup harvesting,
farm implement games,axe throwing,outdoor
music,archery stands,agricultural
demonstrations
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Parking Size/Caoacdv/Locations:
A one acre parking lot with only lanes and spaces could fit approximately 150 cars.Assuming we are going with box(90 degree)parking,the dimensions
of the space required are(9 ft wide)(18 ft long+26ft travel lane.) Shown on map are approximate parking car capacities.
Parking Location:
The 3 lots are options shown as rotational placements of parking. Entrances/exits are from Audubon Road and marked with dotted lines.
In 2020 the most cars we had on the premise was 25 cars parked at 1 time. (40 total on a Saturday)The parking plan is meant to show we have ample
parking spaces.
Parking Surface will be a permittable fast growing alfalfa/grass mix. In the unlikely event that erosion or dust present a problem,the affected area will be
roped off and fitted with erosion barriers.(hay bales)Lots that do not survive winter freeze will be replanted.
Accessible parking locations will be placed each year as needed in magenta and follow guidelines of size and quantity.
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