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690 CiO' Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Cynthia R. Kirchoff, Planner II
DATE:
Apfill2,2000
(1)
(2)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow Petting Farms as
an Interim Use in the A-2, Agricultural Estate District and
An Interim Use Permit for a Petting Farm
(Susan McAllister, 7461 Hazeltine Blvd.)
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
On March 15, 2000, the Planning Commission preliminarily reviewed a zoning
ordinance amendment for a petting farm in the A-2, Agricultural Estate District.
In general, the commissioners supported the concept, however, they requested
additional information about the specific proposal.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant would like to operate a petting farm on property zoned A-2,
Agricultural Estate District. The zoning ordinance does not permit this type of
activity in the A-2 District. The applicant is requesting a zoning ordinance
amendment. Staff would consider permitting this activity, but only as an interim
use. The reason for the interim use would allow for a finite ending date the
applicant has stated that the use may be for 5 years. A conditional use runs with
the property and unless the council were to find that they were in violation of
those conditions, the use could be there for an indefinite length of time. An
amendment to the zoning ordinance will allow for similarly zoned property to
request the same use.
BACKGROUND
The following are permitted uses in the A-2 district:
Agriculture,
Public and private open space,
Single-family dwellings,
State licensed day care for 12 or fewer Children,
Utility services,
State-licensed group home for 6 or fewer children,
Temporary real estate offices and model homes,
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Arboretum and
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The conditional uses are as follows:
Churches,
Recreational Beach lots,
Group homes for 7 to 16 adults,
Golf courses, and
Towers.
The interim uses are:
Mineral extractions,
Mobile homes,
Bed and breakfast establishments,
Commercial kennels,
Stables and riding academies,
Wholesale nurseries, and
Golf driving ranges with or without miniature golf.
On the face of it a petting farm could comply with the intent of the district, which is
"preservation of rural character while respecting development patterns by allowing single-family
residential development." The concern the staff has is the intensity of the use of a 6-acre parcel.
ANALYSIS (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT)
A petting farm is compatible with an agricultural zone. The use can be defined as an activity in
which animals are exhibited. Farm animals are cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep or any other species
customarily associated with being raised on agricultural properties. This does not include
wildlife or exotic animals.
Primary versus Secondary Use of the Site
Currently, the primary use of the site is a single-family home. If the interim use is approved, the
primary use of the site will be the petting farm simply because the operation is proposed to
operate 5 days per week, year round. In staff's opinion the use is no longer accessory to the
residential use. It is primarily a commercial use because it is not a working farm. For example,
staff looked to businesses that do horse backing riding or "pick you own" such as an apple
orchard or pumpkin patches, etc.
Home Occupation Ordinance
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The home occupation ordinance permits operations that are incidental and subordinate to the
residential use. It prohibits the use of an accessory structure for the business, with the exception
of agricultural buildings existing on February 19, 1987. Furthermore, the ordinance limits the
number of outside employees to one. This use could not meet the definition of a home
occupation.
Proposed Petting Farm
The applicant would like to operate a petting farm on 6 acres of property zoned A-2. As
proposed the use is to be ancillary to an existing hobby farm. The operation entails the
exhibition of animals, retail activities, and special events. The operation will utilize existing
buildings on the site. The applicant intends to construct a new structure for retail activities and a
summer kitchen. The applicant anticipates no more than 100 visitors to the site at one time.
Parking for vehicles and buses is shown on the site plan. Access is gained via the extension of
West 78th Street.
Staff is convinced the proposal is too intense for the site. If it were an agricultural-related
business, the activity would be appropriate. The definition of agriculture is the following, "The
commercial use of land for raising of livestock and poultry, growing and producing of fruits,
vegetable, field crops and nursery stock, including tree farms, and chose-and-cut Christmas tree
sales. The term does not include the commercial raising of fur-bearing animal's, nor the
operation of riding academies, commercial stables or kennels." The primary use of the site is
not the commercial use of land for raising crops or animals, but a tourist-based agricultural use.
The use needs to be compatible with the surrounding residential uses.
After reviewing the proposed site plan and relevant portions of the City Code, staff has prepared
standards for petting farms.
The following conditions will apply to petting farms:
The site must be on and have access to a collector or minor arterial as identified in the
comprehensive plan.
2. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres.
The applicant for the interim use permit shall reside on the site. Only one (1) non-
resident employee shall be employed on the site.
Only customary farm animals shall be allowed on the site. Wild or exotic animals
shall be prohibited.
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All structures and storage areas must be set back fifty (50) feet from public or private
rights-of-way, and three hundred (300) feet from an adjacent single family residence
or a minimum of fifty (50) feet from a side lot line, whichever is greater. The city
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council may require storage areas to be completely screened by one hundred (100)
percent opaque fencing or berming.
Parking areas shall be screened from public or private rights-of-way and adjacent.
single-family residences. The city council may require storage areas to be completely
screened by one hundred (100) percent opaque landscape screen.
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Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The city council may further
restrict hours of operation if the use is located adjacent to property guided residential
as identified in the comprehensive plan.
8. No outdoor speaker systems shall be allowed.
One (1) monument sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in size and eight
(8) feet in height shall be permitted on the premises,
10.
Retail sales shall be limited to three hundred (300) square feet in area. Retail sales
shall be limited petting farm related items.
I1.
10.
Animals kept outside must have continual access to shelter to protect them from the
elements. If chains confine animals, such chains must be attached to not become
entangled with chains of other animals.
A termination date shall be established for the interim use permit. The use shall be
permitted until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until
zoning regulations no longer permit it. Prior to the permit expiring, the applicant may
request an extension to the interim use permit by submitting a new application. The
renewal application will be subject to all city ordinances including any new
ordinances enacted after the original approval.
11.
The applicant must apply and obtain all necessary permits from regulatory agencies
such Carver County, DNR, USDA, etc.
Staff supports an amendment to the ordinance for a petting farm with the above standards.
ANALYSIS (INTERIM USE PERMIT)
The applicant would like to operate a petting farm on property zoned A-2 (see Attachment 2).
The parcel is 6 acres. The site plan indicates that an existing barn, stable, garage as well as a
future retail building and summer kitchen will be utilized for the operation.
The petting farm is proposed to be ancillary to an existing hobby farm. The applicant plans to
provide pony rides, goat milking, games, educational opportunities and barbecues. In addition,
retail activities will take place in a new structure.
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The operation entails between 76-83 animals, retail activities, and special events. Ponies, a
donkey, a horse, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, a calf, geese, ducks and chickens are proposed to be
part of the farm. These animals are typically found on a farm. In addition, the applicant wants to
show exotic and wild animals like chinchillas, a red fox, hedgehogs, peacocks and prairie dogs.
Staff does not support the exhibition of these animals. The peacocks, for instance, are known to
be loud and disruptive. The city has received complaints about other peacocks within the city.
Further, if these animals are permitted the use will be deemed a zoo. Staff will not support a zoo.
A petting farm is compatible with the zoning district and the existing use.
The applicant anticipates parking for 20 vehicles and 2 buses. Further, it is stated that no more
than 100 people shall be on the site at any one time. The parking area is proposed along the
extension of West 78th Street. Staff cannot support this size of an operation on only 6 acres.
Only 10 parking stalls will be permitted as part of this permit as well as only one bus.
Lighting and signage are both proposed for the petting farm. The zoning ordinance requires cut-
off fixtures. The proposal indicates a 4-foot by 8-foot sign. The ordinance permits a 24 sq. ft.
monument sign on properties zoned A-2.
LANDSCAPING
The plan indicates that a large wooded area will be removed for construction of a parking area,
outbuildings and two horse rings. The tree preservation ordinance does not apply to this
situation; however, staff recommends that the applicant submit a landscape plan to the city.
There are a number of opportunities throughout the site to use landscaping and tree planting to
replace some of the lost canopy cover.
The parking area adjacent to W. 78th St. will require landscape screening. Staff does not feel
daffodils will provide the necessary buffer from the parking lot views. Staff recommends
overstory, evergreens and shrubs be added to the daffodil planting in order to provide year-round
interest and screening. Additionally, depending on the total square foot size of the parking lot,
landscape area and trees may be required for that as well.
ACCESS
The site is to be accessed via the future extension of West 78th Street and Hwy. 41. As part of
the construction of the access boulevard for Hwy. 5, the access from Hwy. 41 will be eliminated.
The applicant cannot have access for buses as shown on the site plan.
FINDINGS
An interim use shall meet the standards for a conditional use. The Planning Commission shall
recommend a conditional use permit and the council shall issue such conditional use permits
only if it finds that such use at the proposed location:
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Will not be detrimental to or damage the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or
general welfare of the neighborhood of the city.
If the intensity and level of use is reduced consistent with the staff recommendation it Should be
compatible with the neighborhood. The applicant Will have to ensure that the operation of the
use is not a nuisance.
2. Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter.
The city's comprehensive plan does state that "the city does not provide for purely agriculture
land use but supports the preservation of this use in the greater Carver County area." This area
is guided for low density.
Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not
change the essential character of that area.
The original use of the property was part of a larger farmstead. The applicant is seeking to
preserve "the 1920's farmstead look and lifestyle." Staff is recommending conditions that
should make the use compatible with the surrounding land use. Currently, there are limited
neighbors so there maybe few complaints. As this area grows, the use may not be compatible.
Therefore, a 5 year termination date appears reasonable.
4. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
Recommended conditions should minimize annoyance in the area.
Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems
and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the
persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
Neighboring property owners have petitioned sewer and water. This cOuld be allowed to remain
as is for the 5 year interim use and when the use of the property changes, municipal services will
be required. No additional wells or ISTS will be allowed.
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Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
No additional services are required with this use.
Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and condition of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or
trash.
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The staff has limited the animals and added conditions to mitigate the impact of smell and noise
etc. Violations of noise and smell etc. should be grounds for terminating the use.
· 8. Will have vehicular approaches to the property that do not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
The site will have access off the new West 78th Street. Until this road is built and access is
gained, the business should not operate.
9. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
Staff is recommending more preservation of trees as well as additional plantings.
10. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
It is intended to have a farmstead use and lifestyle.
11. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
Staff has provided conditions that should mitigate any negative impacts.
12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
With the new standards for pitting farms that staff has prepared and proposed conditions it
should be compatible.
See. 20-383. General Issuance Standards
The Planning Commission shall recommend an interim use permit and the council shall issue
interim use permits only if it finds that such use at the proposed location:
1. Meets the standards for a conditional use permit set forth in the Section 20-232 of the
City Code.
2. Conforms to the zoning regulations.
3. The use is allowed as an interim use in the zoning district.
4. The date of event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
5. The use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the public to
take the property in the future; and
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6. The user agrees to any conditions that the city council deems appropriate for permission
of the use.
Sec. 20-267. Petting Farms.
The following conditions will apply to petting farms:
1. The site must be on and have access to a collector or minor arterial as identified in the
comprehensive plan.
2. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres.
3. The applicant for the interim use permit shall reside on the site. Only one (1) non-
resident employee shall be employed on the site.
4. Only customary farm animals shall be allowed on the site. Wild or exotic animals shall
be prohibited.
All structures and storage areas must be set back fifty (50) feet from public or private
rights-of-way, and three hundred (300) feet from an adjacent single family residence or a
minimum of fifty (50) feet from a side lot line, whichever is greater. The city council
may require storage areas to be completely screened by one hundred (100) percent
opaque fencing or berming.
Parking areas shall be screened from public or private rights-of-way and adjacent single-
family residences. The city council may require storage areas to be completely screened
by one hundred (100) percent opaque landscape screen.
Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The city council may further
restrict hours of operation if the use is located adjacent to property guided residential as
identified in the comprehensive plan.
8. No outdoor speaker systems shall be allowed.
9. One (1) monument sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in size and eight (8)
feet in height shall be permitted on the premises.
10. Retail sales shall be limited to three hundred (300) square feet in area. Retail sales shall
be limited petting farm related items.
11.
Animals kept outside must have continual access to shelter to protect them from the
elements. If chains confine animals, such chains must be attached to not become
entangled with chains of other animals.
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12. A termination date shall be established for the interim use permit. The use shall be
permitted until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning
regulations no longer permit it. Prior to the permit expiring, the applicant may request an
extension to the interim use permit by submitting a new application. The renewal
application will be subject to all city ordinances including any new ordinances enacted
after the original approval.
Staff supports the interim use permit subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the following motions:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zoning ordinance amendment to
allow petting farms as an interim use in the A-2, Agricultural Estate District as shown in
Attachment #3."
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Interim Use Permit #00-2 subject
to the plans dated February 22, 2000 for the operation of a petting farm with the following
conditions:
The site plan shall comply with Sec. 20-267. Petting Farms.
Accumulation of feces shall be located at least 200 feet from any well. Accumulation
of feces shall be removed at such periods as will ensure that no leaching or
objectionable odors exist. The premise shall not be allowed to become unsightly.
2. Parking shall be limited to 10 stalls with the provision for only 1 bus.
The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the proposed development. The
applicant shall show the location, size and species of proposed trees and shrubs.
Landscaping shall be added to the area between the parking lot and West 78th Street to
provide a buffer. Included in the planting shall be overstory trees, evergreens and
shrubs.
5. Landscaping may be required for the parking lot if it exceeds 6,000 square feet.
6. The site shall only have access from West 78th Street.
7. A dead animal disposal plan shall be submitted to the city for review.
8. The permit shall be reviewed annually to determine compliance.
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The applicant must apply and obtain all necessary permits from regulatory agencies
such Carver County, DNR, USDA, etc.
10. The interim use shall terminate in 5 years."
Attachments:
2.
3.
4.
Application
Site Plan and Description of Use
Ordinance Amendment
Public hearing notice and property owners list
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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Interim Use Permit
__ Temporary Sales Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Variance
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Plan Review
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Site Plan Review*
Subdivision*
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUPISPR/VACNAR/W APIMetes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
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A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application,
BUilding material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, Including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
PROJECT NAME
LOCATION
PRESE~ ZONING
REQUESTED ZONING
PRESENT ~ND USE DESIGNATION
REQUESTED ~ND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or dearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
! will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
Application Received on ~;)-' I~'. ~ Fee Paid
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The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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MISS ROSIE'S FARM ®
The purpose for my request is to enable me to operate a petting farm from my existing hobby
farm. My goal is to preserve the farmstead look and lifestyle with an historically correct (as
much as possible) 1920's genre. Visitors will be charged a small fee and in return will receive an
enriching experience for children and adults alike--an unforgettable way to have fun without
superheroes or violence.
Initial year around activities will include such things as:
Hands on petting farm opportunities
Pony rides
Goat milking
Learning about the farm life through stories read and told
Playing old farm games
Educational opportunities through Carver County 4-H animal projects (ability to lease
livestock and bring them to the Carver County Fair, potentially qualifying for
prizes and to go to the state Fair.
Barbecues in the summer kitchen.
Future activities may include all or some of the following activities or related activities:
View photos of wildlife ?ehabilitation projects currently being conducted at Miss Rosie's
Frog pond catch and release
Bluff Creek nature walks
Picnic lunches-to-go
Picnics in the woods - blankets, not tables.
There will be farm-related items for sale including:
The adventures of Miss Rosie's Farm (storybooks written by Miss Rosie)
Natural fertilizer (creatively packaged)
Fresh eggs in brown, mint green, light blue, pink and olive green colors
Farm- related giflware and momentoes
Antique farmhouse treasures
Preserves
Garden vegetables
Potted herbs and plants such as goatsbeard, hens and chickens, etc.
Bluff Creek (trademarked) stepping stones offered in 2001
Bluff Creek (trademarked) pottery, note cards and other selected merchandise, 2001
(Of the Bluff Creek sales, a percentage of profits will be donated to maintain the Bluff
Creek Headwaters, Woods and Bluff Creek Area)
Examples of special events:
Winter:
Summer:
Live Nativity, Christmas Caroling - Christmas Holiday Season
Sheep shearing demonstrations with children participating in gathering and
bagging the wool for market.
Learn how to swing lariats and lassos with a real cowboy
FFA one-day workshops
Hours of Operation
Days of Operation
Season of Operation
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Initially: 5 days/week; Future: 7 days/week
Year around
Parking:
Location:
No. Vehicles: 20 plus 2 buses
10 cars and 2 buses - See Site Plan for current and future locations
Additional overflow: 10 stalls along driveway coming to farm from W. 78th St.
Note:
Tours and visits will be planned so that no more than a maximum of
100 people will be on-site at any one time. No more than a maximum of 20 cars are
anticipated at any one time.
Description of Existing Buildings:
House
Barn - 2-stories (upper level is not currently used but may be used in the
future for small gatherings such as birthday parties)
Lower Level - walk-through animal viewing
Existing garage - Product sales. (Future product sales from expanded
garage or similar larger building to be acquired/constructed.)
Pump House
Pony Stable (not enclosed/pole type) approx. 20' X 20'
Chicken Coop
Future Buildings:
Additional Elements:
Summer Kitchen 10' X 12"
Chicken Coop - to replace existing which will be used for storage
Wildlife rehabilitation building, approximately 10' X 14'
Summer Kitchen Building - Approximately size of a single garage, to be
used for food items, BBQ's and other packaged picnic items
Potential addition to house of approximately 1/2 existing footprint to be
used for home office
Windmill and potentially a silo
Signage:
Identification at W. 78th Street Driveway, approx. 4' X 8'
Upcoming Special Events Chalk Board
12" X 18" signs including for example: Absolutely No Smoking, Bathrooms, 2 Miles/Hr,
No Customer Animals Allowed, Store, Do not Climb Fences, Chalk Board, Overflow
Parking, Etc.
Lighting:
Existing:
2 Mercury vapor lights (1 mounted on pole and 1 mounted on barn) shielded to
direct lighting downward.
Future:
Decorative street lamp at yard entry
4 Low level wattage exterior lights on east elevation of barn
1 Mercury vapor light on northern driveway
Number of Employees:
Currently: 2
Future: 4-5
Example of Animals to be Available:
(Note: This list is an example only, exact numbers of species Will vary from time and species
selection will vary from time to time,' but is not expected to vary dramatically from the list set
forth below.)
Species Quantity
Shetland Size Ponies 6
Mini Donkey 1
Mini Horse 1
Potbellied Pigs 3-4
Feeder Pigs 4.
Sheep 6
Pygmy goats 4
Milking Goat 1
Rabbits 6
Chinchillas 2
Red Fox 1
Hedgehogs 2-4
Young Calf 1
Gaggle of geese 8-12
Ducks 3
Chickens 20
Exotic White Peafowl 2
Red Golden Pheasants 3
Prairie Dogs 2
Various Rehab Animals such as squirrels, chipmunks, fox, coyote. (These animals require a
separate building so that they can be segregated from the animals viewed by the customers.)
Miss Rosie's Farm is a registered trademark with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. Several
of Miss Rosie's stories have been written in a series entitled The Adventures of Miss Rosie's
Farm. They are stories of life from the animals' perspective.
Gif~ware items might include milk stools, goats milk soap, wool batts made of sheepswool,
prairie dresses, reproduction prints of early 1900's old masters depicting farm livestock and
poultry varieties, etc.
Miss Rosie's Farm has been USDA approved for the care and feeding of animals for purposes of
a commercial petting farm.
With respect to compliance with the City's general standards for issuing conditional use permits,
the applicant believes that:
The farm is and will continue to be operated in a way that is not detrimental to nor will it
endanger the public health, safety comfort and convenience or general welfare of the
neighborhood or the city.
2. Upon approval of the application it will be consistent with the zoning for the property.
The locations of buildings on the site will not be changed immediately and any future
addition of buildings as set forth on the Site Plan submitted will not dramatically change
the appearance or character of the site. By preserving this site as a 'farm' the City will be
preserving some of the romantic qualities of the rural flavor, rolling and wooded
countryside which the residents of Chanhassen find so compelling.
The farm is now and will continue to be operated in a manner which is not hazardous or
disturbing to existing or planned neighborhood uses. There is a significant buffer at the
north and east property lines comprised of wetlands, hills and tree canopy. There are no
plans to clear these areas. The weSt and south property lines will abut existing and/or
proposed roadways.
The use requires no increase in public utilities, police or fire protection or other public
services.
As stated at No. 5 above, the approval of this application will not create excessive (no
additional) requirements for public facilities and services and it will not be detrimental to
the economic welfare of the community, rather it will be an enhancement.
10 and
12.
Similarly the use will not produce excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors,
rodents or trash. Management practices have been put in place to curb the potential
existence of problems from odors, rodents and trash (manure).
The vehicular approaches to the property are those which currently exist and/or which
will be created at the time of the completion of the frontage road which will abut the
property. No traffic congestion will be created nor will the surrounding public
thoroughfares be negatively impacted.
The use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic
or historic features of major significance.
11.. It will continue to be aesthetically compatible with the area and will not depreciate
surrounding property values. See answer at No. 3 above.
Upon approval of the modification requested, the use will meet standards prescribed for
certain uses set forth in the Code.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE THE ZONING ORDINANCE
CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Division 2, Conditional Use Permits, of the Chanhassen City Code is
hereby amended by adding the following section:
Sec. 20-267. Petting Farms.
The following conditions will apply to petting farms:
1. The site must be on and have access to a collector or minor arterial as identified in the
comprehensive plan.
2. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres.
3. The applicant for the interim use permit shall reside on the site. Only one (1) non-
resident employee shall be employed on the site.
4. Only customary farm animals shall be allowed on the site. Wild or exotic animals shall
be prohibited.
All structures and storage areas must be set back fifty (50) feet from public or private
rights-of-way, and three hundred (300) feet from an adjacent single family residence or a
minimum of fifty (50) feet from a side lot line, whichever is greater. The city council
may require storage areas to be completely screened by one hundred (100) percent opaque
fencing or berming.
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Parking areas shall be screened from public or private rights-of-way and adjacent single-
family residences. The city council may require storage areas to be completely screened
by one hundred (100) percent opaque landscape screen.
Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The city council may further
restrict hours of operation if the use is located adjacent to property guided residential as
identified in the comprehensive plan.
8. No outdoor speaker systems shall be allowed.
9. One (1) monument sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in size and eight (8)
feet in height shall be permitted on the premises.
10. Retail sales shall be limited to three hundred (300) square feet in area. Retail sales shall
be limited petting farm related items.
11.
Animals kept outside must have continual access to shelter to protect them from the
elements. If chains confine animals, such chains must be attached to not become
entangled with chains of other animals.
12.
A termination date shall be established for the interim use permit. The use shall be
permitted until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning
regulations no longer permit it. Prior to the permit expiring, the applicant may request an
extension to the interim use permit by submitting a new application. The renewal
application will be subject to all city ordinances including any new ordinances enacted
after the original approval.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this __
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
day of
,2000, by the City Council of the
Scott A. Botcher, City Manager Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL t9, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSA~
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
and Conditional Use Permit
APPLICANT: Susan McAIIister
LOCATION: 746t Hazeltine Blvd.
NOTICE: You ara invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your araa. The applicant,
Susan McAIlister, is raquesting an amendment to the City Code to allow petting farms as a conditional
use in the A2, Agricultural Estate District and request for a conditional use permit to operate a petting
farm in the A2 District, located at 7461 Hazeltine Blvd.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the developer's
request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead
the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will prasent plans on the project.
3. Comments ara raceived from the public.
4. Public hearing is dosed and the Commission discusses project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans befora the meeting, please stop by City Hall during
office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project,
please contact Cindy at 937-1900 ext. 117. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one
copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on April 6, 2000.
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