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1 To navigate through agenda, click on the bookmark icon on the left hand side to open bookmarks/links. WASECA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 7, :00 P.M. WASECA COUNTY EAST ANNEX A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 3, PUBLIC HEARING 1. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 16 Specific Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses Add specific standards for Retreat Houses Add specific standards for Retreat Centers 2. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 8 A-1 Agricultural Protection District Section 25 AIC Agricultural Interpretive Center District Add Retreat Houses as conditional use 3. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 8 A-1 Agricultural Protection District Section 14 LR Limited Residential District Section 17 HC Highway Commercial District Section 25 AIC Agricultural Interpretive Center District Add Retreat Centers as conditional use 4. Article 8 Definitions Add definition of Retreat House and Retreat Center 5. MISCELLANEOUS 6. ADJOURNMENT AGENDAS AND ATTACHMENTS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE AT

2 CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM Chair Leon Schoenrock called the Waseca County Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Waseca County East Annex building. A quorum was established to conduct business. MEMBERS PRESENT Russ Frederick, DeAnne Malterer, Leon Schoenrock, Mark Sommers MEMBERS ABSENT Jason Folie, Mike Hintz, Marv Pearson STAFF PRESENT Mark Leiferman, Paul Dressler, Sarah Berry, Laura Rohde OTHERS PRESENT Applicant Leo Keyes APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Frederick; seconded by Sommers to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 2013 Nomination of Leon Schoenrock for Chair was made by Mark Sommers and seconded by Russ Frederick. There were no other nominations. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR FOR 2013 Nomination of Deanne Malterer for Vice Chair was made by Mark Sommers and seconded by Russ Frederick. There were no other nominations. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 13, 2012 Malterer made motion to approve the December 13, 2012 meeting minutes as printed; Sommers seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 1 of 10

3 REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION OF CUP REQUEST Campground Conditional Use Permit - PID Leo and Sharon Keyes Conditional Use Permit request to operate a campground for 12 Recreational Vehicle / camper sites. The applicant received certain variances in order to proceed with the conditional use permit application. Janesville Township, Sec 22, T108N, R24W, Zoned Limited Residential District with Shoreland Overlay of Lake Elysian Following the meeting of the Planning Commission on October 4, 2012 and the public hearing on the request, this matter was tabled due to the large volume of information received from the applicant at the meeting included: 1. Response to CUP for Keyes Campground(s) - the Staff report; 2. Memorandum of Understanding to be provided to all campers; 3. Traffic Plan for the Keyes Campground in Regards to 403rd Avenue; 4. Letter from Janesville Township regarding use of the road; 5. Evacuation Plan. At the written request of the applicant, the decision regarding this matter was tabled to the Planning Commission meeting of January 3, The applicant was granted certain variances by the Waseca County Board of Adjustment on September 6, 2012 in order to proceed with the conditional use permit application. The Waseca County Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on September 6, 2012 and approved the following three variances for the project with 9 conditions as noted below. 1. The Shore Impact Zone is located 50 feet landward of the OHWL. At least part of six of the campsites is partially located within the Shore Impact Zone. The variance allows campsites within 25 feet of the OHWL. 2. Placing campsites and sheds within 3 feet in vertical elevation of the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Elysian. The variance allows moveable campers (on wheels), the picnic shelter and recreational vehicles and sheds to be placed within the three feet of vertical elevation of the OHWL with the exception of the picnic shelter. 3. Placing campsites within the wetland structure setback of 50 feet. The Board of Adjustment considered the campers and the small moveable sheds within the campsites as temporary structures. A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) was convened and reviewed the request. The Soil and Water Conservation District Manager is also working with the applicant to install plantings along the shore line and is comfortable with the setback provided. Variances approved as noted above with these conditions: a) The Owner must apply and receive a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Waseca County Board to continue the operation of the campground over four campsites. b) The Owner must receive a campground license from the Waseca Public Health Services Department to operate five or more campsites. c) Any work within the Shore Impact Zone requiring the placement, movement of or disturbing of more than five (5) cubic yards of earth or the removal of trees, shrubs or vegetation shall require a permit from the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department. d) Access to the site shall be from County Road No. 3. The access from 403 rd Avenue shall be for emergency access only. e) The Owner must prepare a Sewage Treatment Plan for the campground. The sewage treatment plan must be approved by the Waseca Public Health Services Department. This will include submitting a copy of a contract with a portable toilet company for maintenance of a portable handicap toilet on the site at all times when camping is Page 2 of 10

4 occurring on the property. This documentation must be kept current and the portable toilet properly maintained at all times so as not to create a pollution problem. f) The Owner shall provide a planting plan for the Shore Impact Zone. The plan shall include a 25 foot vegetative buffer area or areas to be planted by the Owner with native plants approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The Owner shall maintain and replant the plants as-required within the vegetative buffer area and the planted area is not to be mowed. This area shall assist with storm water management. The original planting shall be completed on or before July 1, g) Any trash receptacles shall be on site and need to be emptied properly on at least a weekly basis. h) No fire rings shall be located within 25 feet of Ordinary High Water Elevation established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (currently 1,018 feet above sea level). i) The Owner shall place monuments at the corners of each campsite. The Board of Adjustment denied the following two variance requests: 1. Reducing campsite size below the required 2,000 square feet. 2. Reducing the setback between campers and sheds below 10 feet. Mark Leiferman provided information about the status of the request along with a Power Point presentation illustrating various views of the proposed campground. He summarized the primary concerns that have been raised during various meetings including the following: traffic and access from 403rd Avenue, sewage may not be properly handled and report that it is being placed in the wetlands, large events on site, shooting range, public swimming beach, campground has been operating for years without license or regulation. Excerpts from s received from Sarah Berry of Public Health, Nathan Richman as county engineer, and Leo Getsfried of the DNR were shown on slides as contained in the Power Point and based on these recommendations. The following proposed conditions were presented as amended from those contained in the staff report, and were subsequently further amended per discussion with the Planning Commission for conditions 1 and 3, : 1) Campground Plan. a) The campsites need to be located according to the plan approved in Attachment "B" the attached Exhibit A and as per MN Rule Planned Unit Development. There shall be no campsites within 25 feet of the OHWL (ordinary high water level) which has been set at 1,018 feet above sea level. Since the campsites are within three feet of vertical elevation of the OHWL, only campsites A to E will permit tent camping. Sites F to L will be limited to campers and recreational vehicles which are on wheels and moveable. Small moveable sheds will be permitted on these sites, with zoning permits as needed. All campers shall be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and have current license tabs. b) The Owner shall place steel pipe monuments at the corners of each campsite as shown on Attachment "B". c) No campsites may be located within 10 feet of any wetlands. d) The Owner shall empty trash receptacles at least once per week and dispose properly. e) No fire rings shall be located within 25 feet of OHWL Elevation (set at 1,018 feet above sea level) established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Ash must not be placed in the wetland or in Lake Elysian. Page 3 of 10

5 f) Docks. The Owner shall receive authorization from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources relating to the number and placement of docks in Lake Elysian for public swimming and water craft mooring. There shall be no more than five docks at the site and the docks shall be no more than 30 feet apart. g) The Owner shall provide written provisions or rules and a copy of the conditional use permit conditions to the campers regarding, but not limited to, the operation of the campground, traffic management, protection of vegetation and wetlands, camper storage, months of operation, beaching of watercraft, best management practices for shoreland use, approved methods for sewage handling, etc. 2) Campground License. The Owner must apply, receive and maintain a campground license from the Waseca County Public Health Services Department to operate five or more campsites. Owner shall comply with all the regulations set forth by county, state and federal law, rule or ordinance, as such code or law may be amended. Included are Specific Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses Campground, Organized Group Camp as contained in the Unified Development Code, Article 6, Section 16. A copy of the Campground License shall be provided to the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department upon approval. 3) Access Management Plan. Option A. Access to the site shall be from County Road No. 3 and from 403 rd Avenue. Owner shall use reasonable efforts to make sure the campers that use the access from 403rd Avenue follow appropriate speed limits established by the Janesville Township Board (the Road Authority). Option B. Access to the site shall be from County Road No. 3 and from 403 rd Avenue. Owner shall use reasonable efforts to make sure the campers that use the access from 403rd Avenue follow appropriate speed limits established by the Janesville Township Board (the Road Authority). Failure by campers to follow speed limits established by Janesville Township may result in review by the Waseca County Planning Commission and possible cancellation of this Conditional Use Permit by the Waseca County Board. Option C. Access to the site shall be from County Road No. 3 and from 403 rd Avenue. Owner shall use every effort to make sure the campers that use the access from 403rd Avenue follow appropriate speed limits established by the Janesville Township Board (the Road Authority). Failure by campers to follow speed limits established by Janesville Township may result in review by the Waseca County Planning Commission and possible cancellation of this Conditional Use Permit by the Waseca County Board. Option D. Access to the site shall be from County Road No. 3 only. Access from 403 rd Avenue shall be for emergency purposes only. The gate at 403rd Avenue shall be closed and locked when no emergency exists. The owner/operator shall maintain site triangles on either side of the driveway that intersects with the right-of-way of the East Elysian Lake Road (County road No. 3). The site triangles are described as follows: Beginning at the point where the right-of-way intersects with the gravel pavement of the driveway (the "intersection point"); thence extending away from the intersection point to a point along the right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet from the intersection point; thence extending the line diagonally to a point along the driveway 50 feet away from the intersection point; thence 50 feet to the intersection point. Each site triangle will be approximately 1,875 square feet in size. Within the site triangles the owner/operator Page 4 of 10

6 shall place no structure or portion of a structure, no plantings or vegetation (other than grass), or no fence or wall. 4) A sewage treatment and water service plan must be approved by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department. This will include submitting a copy of a contract with a licensed sewage treatment disposal company to regularly remove sewage from the site via an approved and permitted Sanitary Station in accordance with Waseca County Ordinance No. 102, Section VI, part E. The licensed sewage treatment disposal company shall provide records relating to the removal of all waste from the campground to the Owner. This documentation must be kept current and maintained at all times. Sewage must not be placed on the ground, in the wetland, or in Lake Elysian. Placement of a new well serving this expansion site will comply with applicable provisions of the Minnesota Rule and the Waseca County Water Supply Well Ordinance. If a portable restroom is provided on site, it must be handicap accessible and meet all State of Minnesota requirements. 5) Emergency Shelter and Evacuation Plan. The Owner may be required to provide a Park Shelter and Evacuation Plan for the sheltering of campers during an emergency. The Park Shelter Plan may be required under the provisions of the Waseca County Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Ordinance. Any Park Shelter Plan required must be approved by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department. Any Park Shelter Plan required by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department must be provided to the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department together with the Campground License. 6) Shore Impact Zone. The provisions within the Uniform Development Code regarding the Shore Impact Zone (50 feet from the Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Elysian currently set at 1,018 feet above sea level) requiring a permit for the placement, movement of or disturbing of more than five (5) cubic yards of earth or the removal of trees, shrubs or vegetation shall apply. The applicant must obtain a permit from the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department before working in the Shore Impact Zone. The Owner shall provide a planting plan for the Shore Impact Zone acceptable to the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the plan must be approved by the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Administrator. The plan shall include a 25 foot vegetative buffer area or areas to be planted and maintained by the Owner. The plants should be native plants approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The Owner shall maintain and replant the plants as-required within the vegetative buffer area and the planted area shall only mow the area based upon the recommendations of the SWCD. The original planting shall be completed on or before July 1, All other provisions of the Waseca County Uniform Development Code Shoreland Overlay District are applicable to this site. 7) Natural Environment. Trees and natural vegetation within the any wetland area and aquatic vegetation within the lake shall be maintained and or left undisturbed to maintain a natural landscape and to prevent soil erosion. Any alterations shall be under the guidance of the Soil and Water Conservation District (wetland conservation act authority), the Waseca County Zoning Office (shoreland regulation authority) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Shoreland Regulations. A sketch or plan of the property showing the type and location of new trees planted and the type and location of trees removed shall be submitted by the applicant prior to the removal of any tree. Page 5 of 10

7 8) Wetlands. Wetlands are protected by Minnesota Statute. No lot owner shall conduct any activity within the wetland without prior authorization from the Local Unit of Government (currently the SWCD). Any roadway or trail improvements impacting the wetlands must by approved by the Local Unit of Government (currently the SWCD). 9) Expansion. If the campground is expanded in the future, the Owner/operator shall submit a request for an amendment to this conditional use permit. Any amendment will follow the same procedures as a new conditional use permit. Any expansion must occur outside of the wetlands on the tract. 10) Zoning Permits. Zoning permits are required for any structure over 100 square feet. A Notice to Proceed is required for any structure under 100 square feet. 11) Swimming Area. Any areas utilized by campers and guests for swimming shall be marked with buoys. Signs indicating that there is "No Lifeguard on Duty" should be placed near any swimming area. 12) Discharge of Firearms. The Owner, the campers and visitors must refrain from discharging firearms on the site during the camping season. 13) Special Events. Any activity that draws 10 or more people to the property that are not campers authorized to use the campsites will be considered a "special event". Special events held at the site must comply with the requirements of the Waseca County Unified Development Code and any other Waseca County ordinances or Minnesota state law including, but not limited to parking standards, food licenses, handicap accessibility requirements, etc. 14) Complaints. If the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department or the Waseca County Sheriff receive a complaint or complaints regarding camping activities or any special events, information regarding these complaints will be provided to the Owner and to the Waseca County Planning Commission. The Waseca County Planning Commission will review the complaint and determine if the complaint warrants review of this conditional use permit. If the Waseca County Planning Commission determines that a review of this Conditional Use Permit is warranted, the Planning Commission shall direct the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department to provide a report to the Waseca County Board. The Waseca County Board shall review the permit and determine the appropriate actions to protect the health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the public and possible cancellation of this Conditional Use Permit by the Waseca County Board. 15) Liability. The Owner shall acquire and maintain in force for the duration of the permit, liability insurance, in the amount of one million dollars, ($1 Million) specifically covering the campground, special events and related operations. The Owner shall provide a current certificate of insurance to the Waseca County Planning & Zoning Office. 16) Valid Conditional Use Permit. This Conditional Use Permit shall become void one (1) year after being granted by the County Board unless used or if discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days. The County Board may prescribe a different time limit within which the action for which the Conditional Use is required shall commence, or be completed, or both. Failure to commence, or complete, or both, such action within the time limit set shall void the Page 6 of 10

8 Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit shall be issued for a particular use on a specific parcel and not for a particular person or firm. This permit may be reviewed periodically to determine if the Owner is in compliance with all provisions of this permit. On review of the permit, additional conditions may be added by County Board of Commissioners if they are necessary to protect the health, safety, comfort, morals, and/or general welfare of the public at any time in the future. Failure to comply with any of the above-listed conditions shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. Leiferman noted that these conditions are based only on the currently proposed activities as written and described in the application. If other activities mentioned by the applicant will be included in the application request, additional conditions may be needed to mitigate potential impacts of those activities. He indicated that he has met with Mr. Keyes regarding these conditions and reviewed the staff site illustrations and discussed the permits needed before any work is performed in the Shore Impact Zone. Leiferman informed the Commission that the ordinary high water level of Lake Elysian had been determined by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Leiferman also read analysis of criteria as proposed by staff for approval and also for denial of the request. These are based only on current written proposed activities as described in the application. If other activities mentioned by the applicant will be included in the application request, additional review and analysis may be needed to mitigate potential impacts of those activities. (a) Will the proposed use have an impact (adverse) on the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants in the surrounding neighborhood? The Planning Commission finds that the public s health, safety, comfort, morals and general welfare are adequately protected due to the fact that 16 conditions have been placed upon the applicant s permit, and since additional requirements will be placed upon the applicant by the Access Management Plan, the Sewage Treatment Plan and the Shore Impact Zone Planting Plan. The campground plans have been reviewed by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department, the Waseca Soil and Water Conservation District and the Department of Natural Resources. The site will also be monitored due to the fact that a campground license is required with this use. (b) Will the proposed use have an adverse impact on traffic conditions including parking? The Planning Commission finds that adequate measures are being provided to eliminate any traffic hazard which may result from the proposed use if the Access Management requirements and special event conditions are followed. (c) Are there adequate public utilities, public services, roads, and schools to support the proposed use of the property? The Planning Commission finds that measures are being provided to eliminate concerns related to public utilities because the Waseca County Public Health Services Department must approve the Sewage Treatment and Water Service Plan. Electricity and water is also provided to each camp site. Page 7 of 10

9 (d) Will the proposed use have an adverse effect on property values or future development of land in the surrounding neighborhood? The Planning Commission finds that the proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment or have a negative impact on adjacent property values in the immediate vicinity due to fact that 16 conditions have been placed on the permit including requirements for an Access Management Plan, Shore Impact Zone Planting Plan and a Sewer Treatment and Water Service Plan. In addition, the proposed 12- site campground has a limited number of campsites and the facility is located in a remote area where there is a substantial distance between this site and the residents of adjacent properties. (e) Is the proposed use of the property consistent with the goals and policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan? The Planning Commission finds the LR Limited Residential District includes campgrounds as a conditional use in this district. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed use is compatible with the uses within the district and are of the same general character as those of the district. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed use conforms to the Waseca County Land Use Plan. (f) Does the proposed use meet the standards of the Zoning Ordinance including that the use is allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the designated zoning district in which it is proposed? o The Unified Development Code (UDC) allows campgrounds in the LR Limited Residential District by conditional use permit. The Planning Commission understands that the use also requires a license from the Waseca County Public Health Services Department. (g) Will the proposed use have an effect (adverse) on the environment, including pollution and including impacts on groundwater, surface water and surface water runoff, and air quality? o The campground should not have an adverse impact on the environment due to the fact that an approved Sewage Treatment and Water Service Plan has been approved by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department and a Shore Impact Zone Planting Plan land will be approved by the Waseca County Soil and Water Conservation District. (h) Will the proposed use have an effect (adverse) on existing natural, historic, or scenic views or features in the surrounding neighborhood? o The Planning Commission does not feel that the proposed application will have a detrimental or adverse effect on the existing natural, historic, scenic views or features of the surrounding neighborhood due to the fact that the Shore Impact Zone Planting Plan (if submitted and approved) should reduce the impact of the project on the site s natural setting. (i) Are there other provisions within the Unified Development Code, Minnesota State Law or Federal law that will impact the approval of the Conditional Use Permit? Page 8 of 10

10 o The applicant will be required to obtain a license from the Waseca County Public Health Services Department. State and Federal laws include, but are not limited to, handicap accessibility, wetlands, shoreland, etc. Mr. Keyes indicated that Sarah Berry had been on site and met with him regarding an appropriate sewage disposal plan. Berry indicated that a permanent solution be made for the sanitary system in order to meet the license requirements for the campground. She indicated that a septic holding tank will be required because sewage from campers contains additives which are not conducive to soil drainfield treatment. She indicated that the County must follow state regulations and she will work with Mr. Keyes for the appropriate permits needed. She stated that other campgrounds in Waseca County such as Kieslers and Reinbold s also follow these regulations and are inspected as well. Mr. Keyes submitted an additional document at the meeting regarding the docks and indicated that the docks are owned and placed by the campers who have their own liability insurance. He stated that some campers each have two boats as well as a pontoon. As previously noted, commission members discussed the appropriate number and placement of the docks and lifts and recommend that there be no more than five docks, and four of the docks would be no more than 30 apart. The Commission reviewed the options outlined for access and discussed the impact of frequent, heavy campers as well as how to handle any complaints of traffic and access problems. After discussion with the applicant, the Commission determined that Option B in Condition #3 would be the most appropriate. Regarding the sight triangles as recommended by the county engineer, Keyes stated that he doesn t own the property on the other side of the driveway, that his brother owns it and rents it out to Brian Jewison who plants corn and alfalfa there. Conditions were included to mitigate these concerns. The Commission also discussed the need for liability insurance with the applicant. Mr. Keyes stated he didn t feel the $1 million amount was necessary and that the Janesville-Waldorf- Pemberton Fest and the Disabled American Veterans Picnic carry their own insurance for their events. The Commission pointed out the economical cost of the insurance which would be beneficial to the applicant, and Mr. Keyes concurred with that condition. Mr. Keyes stated that he will provide a copy of the CUP conditions to each camper as well as the memorandum of understanding that he had prepared. Malterer made motion and Frederick seconded to recommend approval of the criteria as read and presented Motion carried unanimously. Leiferman indicated that staff recommends approval of this request with the 16 conditions as amended and presented. Malterer moved and Sommers seconded to recommend approval of the conditional use permit as requested with the conditions as amended and presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page 9 of 10

11 Leiferman will report this recommendation to the Board of Commissioners at their next regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2013 and because of the time available, will request to present the findings for consideration by the Commissioners at their meeting of January 22, If approved at that commissioner meeting, the applicant can then provide information and fees for application of any permits needed. MISCELLANEOUS b) Discussion regarding zoning code amendment to allow retreat centers as a conditional use in various districts As requested by a property owner and discussed at the meeting of December 13, 2012, Leiferman is researching how other counties handle similar uses and will provide language for a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code for the Commission s consideration at the meeting of February 7, ADJOURNMENT Frederick made motion to adjourn the meeting; Malterer seconded. unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Motion carried Page 10 of 10

12 WASECA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING February 7, 2013 Unified Development Code Modifications 1. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 16 Specific Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses Add specific standards for Retreat Houses Add specific standards for Retreat Centers 2. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 8 A-1 Agricultural Protection District Section 25 AIC Agricultural Interpretive Center District Add Retreat Houses as conditional use 3. Article 6 Zoning District Regulations Section 8 A-1 Agricultural Protection District Section 14 LR Limited Residential District Section 17 HC Highway Commercial District Section 25 AIC Agricultural Interpretive Center District Add Retreat Centers as conditional use 4. Article 8 Definitions Add definition of Retreat House and Retreat Center REPORTED BY: Mark Leiferman Planning & Zoning Administrator Page 1 of 4

13 Section 6 RETREAT HOUSES AND RETREAT CENTERS RETREAT HOUSE Conditionally permitted in A-1 Agriculture Protection District and the AIC Agriculture Interpretive Center District. The following standards shall apply to a Retreat House: 1. They must be part of a [an owner occupied] single-family dwelling. 2. Maximum length of stay for guests shall be limited to four (4) consecutive days or three (3) nights per week. Additionally, within one (1) calendar year a single guest may utilize the business services at a maximum not to exceed thirty (30) days. A guest registration log must be maintained by the owner/operator. 3. Any activities occurring upon the site shall not cause a nuisance due to noise, odor, lighting, vibration or traffic generation. 4. The operations involved within the structure are not to involve the retail sale of goods or commodities. 5. Owner must provide a certificate of liability insurance. 6. The owner/operator shall obtain all licenses required by the State of Minnesota or the Waseca County Public Health Services Department. 7. An annual inspection by the Waseca County Public Health Services Department must be performed. 8. The property must have at least one (1) parking space per bed within the Retreat House. 9. There shall be no cooking facilities separate from the principal kitchen within the structure to be utilized for or by guests and/or occupants of the Retreat House. 10. Sleeping quarters within the retreat house shall be a minimum one hundred-twenty (120) square feet of space for the first two (2) occupants and fifty (50) square feet per additional occupant. 11. Maximum permitted number of rooms utilized for sleeping purposes within an establishment shall be not more than six (6) bedrooms for those parcels residentially zoned. Page 2 of 4

14 RETREAT CENTER Conditionally permitted in the HC Highway Commercial District and the Agriculture Protection District, AIC Agriculture Interpretive Center District and the LR Limited Residential. The following requirements must be met by Retreat Centers: 1. All new structures and modification to existing structures shall require a zoning permit; 2. Retreat Center units shall not be converted into permanent dwelling units, unless an application is approved showing that the units meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Waseca County Public Health Services Department rules and regulations; 3. The maximum stay of the occupants cannot exceed two weeks, unless otherwise established by the County Board. 4. The owner/operator must allow periodic inspections of the Retreat Center by the Waseca Planning and Zoning Department staff and Waseca County Public Health Services Department staff. 5. Existing buildings, in which the public may have access, used as any part of the Retreat Center must pass building code inspections prior to it being utilized by the retreat center; and 6. A certificate of liability insurance for the structures, property, occupants, visitors, and events shall be submitted annually. 7. The total area for all guest rooms, kitchen and dining facilities shall not exceed 5,000 square feet. 8. All County Shoreland requirements and State of Minnesota Planned Unit Development requirements shall apply. APPLICATION AND STANDARDS In addition to the other requirements, the application for a conditional use permit shall be accompanied by 3 copies of the plans which indicate or address the following: a) The stated purpose and type of the retreat center; b) Location and size of all existing and proposed physical improvements such as buildings, landscaping, parking areas, etc.; c) Plans for sanitary sewage disposal, water systems (natural or manmade), and utilities servicing the site; d) Show the existing and proposed surface drainage; e) Existing or proposed location for exterior lighting; f) Location and width of all streets abutting the site; g) A proposed schedule of events and any proposed special events, which consist of any events that are not a part of the normal operating schedule; h) Certificate of liability insurance for the structures, property, occupants, visitors, and events proposed; i) List the number of adult caretaker(s) on duty and on site and the times they are present; Page 3 of 4

15 j) A dimensioned floor plan indicating the rooms or units to be used for the Retreat House or Retreat Center; k) On-site advertising shall be limited to one (1) sign per entrance, not to exceed the requirements of Article 4 General Regulations, Section 12 Sign Regulations of the Waseca County Unified Development Code and location must be described or shown on the site plan; and l) Any licenses or permits required by the Waseca Public Health Services Department, including but not limited to: 1) kitchen and food facilities, 2)water supply, 3) septic systems, and 4) lodging requirements. The Planning Commission shall take into consideration the following information and performance standards in which to base their recommendation to the County Board for any Retreat House or Retreat Center conditional use permit applications: A. The hours of operation; B. The maximum stay of the occupants; C. The distance to any surrounding feedlots; D. The number and proximity of dwellings within one mile surrounding the proposed retreat center; E. The impact on local traffic; and Section 8 Definition RETREAT HOUSE. A Retreat House shall be construed to mean any singlefamily dwelling occupied in such a manner that certain rooms [in excess of those that may be used by members of the family and occupied as a home or family unit], are rented along with cooking facilities, to the public for compensation and catering primarily to provide a location for small group meetings, educational gatherings and events with less than 20 people within an existing residential unit. RETREAT CENTERS. A Retreat Center shall be construed to mean any grouping of structures that are rented along with a separate cooking facility to the public for compensation and catering primarily to provide a location for group meetings, educational gatherings and social events up to 50 people within both existing residential units or commercial structures. Page 4 of 4