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Planning Commission Agenda 12-02-2014 AGENDA MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 - 6:00 PM Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: Chairman Brad Fyle, Sam Burvee, Charlotte Gabler, Alan Heidemann Council Liaison: Lloyd Hilgart Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman - NAC, Ron Hackenmueller 1. Call to order. 2. Citizen Comments. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. 4. Consideration to approve Planning Commission minutes. a. Special Meeting – October 27th, 2014 b. Special Joint Meeting – October 27th, 2014 c. Regular Meeting – November 5th, 2014 5. Public Hearing – Consideration of Amendments to Title 10 of Monticello City Code - Zoning Ordinance and Title 11 of Monticello City Code – Subdivision Ordinance, chapters and sections as follows. Applicant: City of Monticello a. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(M) – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit b. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 10 – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control c. Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 5 – Design Standards 6. Consideration of a request for appeal of Administrative Decision as related to application of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 2 - Tree Protection. 7. Consideration of recommendation regarding 2015 Planning Commission Appointments. 8. Adjourn. SPECIAL MEETING Planning Commission Vacancy Interviews 4:30 PM – Academy Room 1 MINUTES SPECIALMEETING–MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION Monday,October27th,2014-MississippiRoom,MonticelloCommunityCenter Present:BradFyle,SamBurvee,CharlotteGabler Absent:AlanHeidemann Others:AngelaSchumann,SteveGrittman-NAC,RonHackenmueller,Lloyd Hilgart,SteveJohnson,MercedesTurner 1.Calltoorder BradFylecalledthemeetingtoorderat5:00p.m. 2.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofarequestforamendmenttotheMonticello ZoningOrdinance,Chapter5,Section1,UseTable,redesignating“Personal Services”asPermittedUseintheL-2Sub-DistrictoftheCCD.Applicant:City ofMonticello PlanningCaseNumber:2014-050 SteveGrittmanindicatedthatstaffhadrecentlybeenapproachedbyabusinessowner proposingtolocateayogastudioinabuildinginthenorthwestquadrantofHighway 25andCSAH75.Grittmanexplainedthatthezoningordinancedefinessuchusesas PersonalServicesandthatsuchusesareonlyallowedonupperfloorsintheL-2Sub- districtoftheCentralCommunityDistrict(CCD)byConditionalUsePermit(CUP). AngelaSchumannpointedoutthatthereareanumberofPersonalServices establishmentsalreadyinplaceintheL-2whicharedefinedasexistinglawful nonconforming.Sheindicatedthatamendingtheordinancewouldenablethese businessestobecomeconformingpermittedusesaswell. Grittmanprovidedsomeclarificationrelatedtotheintentoftheordinanceinresponse tocommissionerquestions.Hestatedthatordinancediscussionshadfocused accommodatingriver-orientedshopping,includingtourism,entertainmentand recreationaluseswhichmightoccupyexistingdevelopmentorfuturemulti-story buildingsatthiscorner.HenotedthatPersonalServicesusesfitwithintheobjectives forthedistrictandsupporttheintentoftheEmbracingDowntownMonticellochapter oftheComprehensivePlan. BradFyleopenedthepublichearing. SteveJohnson,whoownsparcelsonBlock52intheL-2Sub-district,statedthathe fullysupportstheproposedamendment.Herecommendedthatanytypeoftrafficor developmentinthedowntownshouldnotbediscouragedatleastintheshortterm. MercedesTurnerstatedthatsheandherbusinesspartnerhaddonealotofresearch relatedtoestablishingapersonalizedyogastudioandcoachingserviceinthe downtown.ShepointedoutthatMonticelloresidentscurrentlydrivetoothercitiesfor 2 thisserviceandsuggestedthatallowingthisusewouldkeeplocaldollarsintownand encouragetourism. Astherewerenofurthercomments,thepublichearingwasclosed. CHARLOTTEGABLERMOVEDTOADOPTRESOLUTIONNO.2014–107 RECOMMENDINGAPPROVALOFORDINANCENO.603,AMENDINGTHE ZONINGORDINANCETOCHANGETABLE5-1ABYREDESIGNATING PERSONALSERVICESASAPERMITTEDUSEINTHECCDL-2SUB- DISTRICT.SAMBURVEESECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED3-0. AngelaSchumannnotedthatthisitemwouldbeconsideredbytheCityCouncilas partofitsregularagendalaterintheevening. Schumannalsomentionedthatstaffhadreceivedoneapplicationforthevacant PlanningCommissionposition.ShesuggestedthatthePlanningCommission scheduleaninterviewdateaspartoftheNovember5th meetingagenda. 3.Adjournment CHARLOTTEGABLERMOVEDTOADJOURNTHEMEETINGAT5:16PM. BRADFYLESECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED3-0. Recorder:KerryBurri__ Approved: Attest:____________________________________________ AngelaSchumann,CommunityDevelopmentDirector 1 MINUTES SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 27, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Planning Commission Present: Chair Brad Fyle, Sam Burvee, Charlotte Gabler Absent: Alan Heidemann City Council Present: Mayor Clint Herbst, Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, Glen Posusta, Brian Stumpf Absent: None Others: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller, Jeff O’Neill, Don Jensen and Scott Dahlke (developers) 1. Call to Order The special meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Planning Commission Chair Brad Fyle. 2. Consideration of a Planned Unit Development Concept Plan Proposal for Sunset Ponds. Applicant: DJZDMJ Planning (Jensen/Donald)/Paxmar Brad Fyle asked for introductions: Planning Commission, City Council, and the developers, Don Jensen and Scott Dahlke. Steve Grittman explained the purpose of the meeting is to review the concept plan and provide input into the proposal. Any issues should be brought forward for discussion at this time. Steve Grittman briefly reviewed the project, which is a proposed replat of land in Sunset Ponds which had been previously designated for attached townhomes. The applicants are proposed to convert the project to detached townhomes with 44 units rather than 52 as in the original plat. Steve Grittman explained the applicant does not own all the land and the purchase and combination of land would be part of the process if the concept is approved. The proposed development would include lots smaller than normal single family lots; would require adjustments to utility connections as previously designed; would require vacation of drainage and utility easements as part of the replat; and should involve discussions on stormwater management, snowplowing concerns, and concerns about sewer, water, and other utility services. The developers indicated that maintenance was planned to fall under private ownership rather than by an association. Clint Herbst asked if these would become individually owned lots and not part of an association. Don Jensen explained that they intend to have a management agreement for all of the homes, which would work like an association for landscaping, mowing, etc. The lot lines would run to the perimeter and each lot would be part of an association. 2 Clint Herbst explained that his concern was that each lot would be responsible for upkeep. Glen Posusta confirmed that all of the proposed lots would be governed by an association agreement. Glen Posusta also asked how snow removal would be handled. Don Jensen indicated that the association would be willing to take care of plowing driveways, unless owners opt out. Jeff O’Neill asked which services would allow owners to opt out; Don Jensen indicated snowplowing would be one, but most other services would not (such as yard maintenance). Common standards would be applied to all lots and this meeting is to determine the level of service desired. Don Jensen explained that the detached townhomes would be a transition from the existing attached townhomes to the larger single family homes, but would still be governed within an association. Tom Perrault asked about the economics of making this work since there will be fewer units than originally planned. Don Jensen explained that his client, Paxmar, purchased the vacant area from a bank foreclosure and is trying to come up with a design option that fits a detached townhome project. The proposed development fits the current sewer and water lines that were brought in for the attached townhomes with a few adjustments. Don Jensen mentioned that the detached townhomes would be of greater value than the attached townhomes. He feels that the pricing would fall between the cost of the attached townhomes and the single family homes that Paxmar is currently constructing. Sam Burvee asked if there were former plans that included common areas or a small park. Don Jensen stated that they did not find any plans for that and plan to utilize the large park at the north end of Sunset Ponds. Jeff O’Neill asked about accessory buildings and fences; Don Jensen indicated that would not be allowed on these lots. Owners could use extra lot area for gardens, landscaping, or such. Don Jensen noted that Paxmar has been involved in similar developments where they had to uncouple from an association and abandon any common areas and then re-establish the association. Don Jensen explained how the lots were redrawn compared to the original plans for attached townhomes, and noted this was done to accommodate building code and zoning standards. Clint Herbst commented that he likes the concept but he was concerned about whether the design is an attempt to get away from required lot sizes for single family homes. Glen Posusta feels that it is very important to stay with the association concept and require every owner to opt in for all services, including snow removal. Brad Fyle asked for any public comments from visitors. Mike Owens, 6911 NE 92nd Street, asked Don Jensen to describe the property that is included in the proposal. Don Jensen said this would include all the lots in the drawing but does not include the land along a side street. Mr. Owens commented that all of that land, including the part on the side street that is not included, is defined as Sunset Ponds 3rd and suggested that all of the land be addressed at this time. Brandon Molesky, 9155 Goodrich Drive, expressed concern about drainage issues because there already are problems with water ponding in certain areas behind the 3 existing townhomes along 91st Street. He suggested that it seems to be an elevation and grading issue. Brian Stumpf stated that is definitely an issue that should be addressed in developing the plans for the proposed plat. Steve Grittman noted that those concerns would be passed on to the engineers. Melanie Sanchez, 6933 NE 91st Street, asked about the design and size of the homes proposed. Don Jensen explained that they would all be about the same design as current houses on Goodrich Drive and would be approximately 1600 sq ft. Ron Hackenmueller indicated that the structures would need to be at least six feet between houses to meet building code standards and the drawings submitted with the proposal would satisfy the requirements. Don Jensen asked if it was permissible to construct the homes with two-car garages with potential for adding a third stall if lot size warranted. Jeff O’Neill expressed concern of providing enough storage space; Don Jensen indicated that the garages would likely be deeper to accommodate extra storage space. Lloyd Hilgart asked staff to provide the information on the home designs to the residents of Sunset Ponds. He also recommended that an association govern this development to ensure that the small lots are maintained sufficiently. Don Jensen also asked for consideration to incorporate the ability to add some other floor plan options and colors into this process without coming back for a PUD amendment at another time. 3. Adjourn Brad Fyle adjourned the special meeting at 6:56 p.m. Recorder: Catherine M. Shuman ____ Approved: December 2, 2014 Attest: ____________________________________ Community Development Director 1 MINUTES REGULARMEETING–MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION Wednesday,November5th,2014-MississippiRoom,MonticelloCommunityCenter Present:BradFyle,SamBurvee,CharlotteGabler Absent:AlanHeidemann Others:SteveGrittman(NAC),RonHackenmueller,LloydHilgart,DonJensen (Paxmar) 1.Calltoorder BradFylecalledthemeetingtoorderat6:00p.m. 2.CitizenComments None 3.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda •CancelPreviousCallforDecember2nd PublicHearing(Grittman) 4.ConsiderationtoapprovePlanningCommissionminutes CHARLOTTEGABLERMOVEDTOAPPROVETHEOCTOBER7TH,2014 REGULARMEETINGMINUTES.SAMBURVEESECONDEDTHEMOTION. MOTIONCARRIED3-0. 5.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofarequestforAmendmenttoDevelopment StagePlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD).Applicant:SunsetPonds, LLC/Jensen,Donald(NAC)PlanningCaseNumber:2014-048 SteveGrittmansummarizedthatapplicantDonJensenaskedtoamendtheexisting PlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD)inSunsetPonds2ndAdditiontoallowthesame standardsonLots6,7,9and10,Block3ashadbeengrantedtherestofthe subdivisionwhenthePUDwasamendedin2012.Thepreviousamendmenthad allowedforadditionalflexibilityinhomedesignandconstructiondueto modificationstothe20%frontbuildingmaterialsrequirement,garagedoorwidth,5’ garageforwardregulation,andoverallgaragesizerelativetohomefootprint. CharlotteGableraskedabouttheamountofsidesetbackonthelots.Grittman indicatedthattherequiredsetbackswereappropriate.Gableralsoaskedifthe commissionhaddiscussedstaggeringthehousestobreakuptheuniformfrontfacade. Grittmansaidthatthecommissionhadrecommendedonlythatthefacadesmeet zoningsetbacksandthatarchitecturaltreatmentsdiffer. BradFyleopenedthepublichearing. ApplicantDonJensen,representingPaxmarandSunsetPonds,LLC,statedthat Paxmarhaddecidedtoexcludethelotsfromthe2012PUDamendmenttoallowthe 2 markettodetermineiftheoriginalPUDcriteriawouldbedesirableforthefourfan- shapedlots.Jensenpointedoutthattherehadbeenrecentinterestindevelopinga larger,two-storyhouseononeofthelotsunderexistingPUDcriteria.Hesaidthatit madesensehowever,intermsofuniformity,tomoveforwardwithamendingthe PUDforallfourlotsatthistime.Jensenconfirmedthattheamendmentwouldallow forlarger,front-facinggarageswithasmallerdrivewaypattern. CharlotteGableraskediftherewasawaytofurtherspruceupthefrontofthehomes. Jensenindicatedthatthehomeownerswoulddeterminevestibuletreatments. Astherewerenofurthercomments,thepublichearingwasclosed. GableraskedRonHackenmuelleraboutthecodeprovisionsrelatedtotheliving spaceabovethegarage.Hackenmuellerstatedthatthebonusroomwouldbetreated asfinishedsquarefootage. BRADFYLEMOVEDTOADOPTRESOLUTION2014-111,RECOMMENDING APPROVALOFANAMENDMENTTOCONDITIONALUSEPERMITFOR PLANNEDUNITDEVELOPMENTASRELATEDTORESIDENTIALDESIGN STANDARDSFORT-N(SINGLE-FAMILY)DISTRICTFOR LOTS6,7,9AND10 BLOCK3,SUNSETPONDS2NDADDITION,SUBJECTTOTHECONDITIONS OUTLINEDINEXHIBITZANDBASEDONAFINDINGTHATTHE PROPOSEDAMENDMENTCONTINUESTOACHIEVETHEGOALSOFTHE ORIGINALPUDANDISCONSISTENTWITHTHELONG-RANGEGOALS FORRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTASOUTLINEDINTHE COMPREHENSIVEPLAN.SAMBURVEESECONDEDTHEMOTION. MOTIONCARRIED3-0. ExhibitZ SunsetPonds2nd AdditionAmendmenttoPUD (Lots6,7,9and10,Block3) October,2014 1.TheplansforthebuildingpermitshallcomplywiththeZoningOrdinance minimumfinishedsquarefootagestandards. 2.TheplansforthebuildingpermitshallcomplywiththeZoningOrdinance minimumsetbackrequirements. 3.Stoneorbrickveneershallbeonboththegaragefaceareaandporticoas shownontheprovidedplansdatedOctober6,2012. 4.Shakeveneershallnotbepermittedasanexclusivetreatmentinlieuofstone orbrickveneer,andshallonlybeusedtocomplimentthebrickorstonein meetingtherequired20percentasshownontheplans. 3 5.Anycornerlotshallincludeadditionalstoneorbrickonthesecondaryright- of-wayelevationtobettermeettheintentofthe20percent“frontbuilding façade”requirement. 6.Allgaragedoorsshallincluderaisedpanelsandmayincludewindowlights. 7.Nohomesonabuttingpropertiesmaybeconstructedoftheexactsame exteriorhomedesign. 8.TheapplicantenterintoanagreementforamendmenttoPlannedUnit DevelopmentforSunsetPonds2nd Addition. 6.ConsiderationtocallforaPublicHearingonDecember2nd,2014for AmendmentstoTitle10ofMonticelloCityCode-ZoningOrdinanceandTitle 11ofMonticelloCityCode–SubdivisionOrdinance,chaptersandsectionsas follows: a.MonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter2,Section4(M)–Grading,Drainage andErosionControlPermit b.MonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter4,Section10–Grading,Drainageand ErosionControl c.MonticelloSubdivisionOrdinance,Chapter5–DesignStandards SteveGrittmannotedthatWSB&Associateshadreviewedlocalordinancesfor compliancewithfederalandstaterequirementsmandatedfortheMunicipalSeparate StormSewerSystem(MS4)GeneralPermitandrecommendedanumberof amendmentstothecity’szoningandsubdivisionordinances.Grittmanaskedthatthe PlanningCommissioncallforapublichearingtoconsidertheproposedamendments. BradFylesaidthathedidn’twanttoseeanymorerulesthanwerenecessaryand askedifthecityhadtheoptionnottopermit.Grittmanindicatedthatthestatewould takeoverlocalstormwaterregulationifthecitydidnothaveanapprovedprogram. Gableraskediftheprogramwouldincludeeducatinghomeownersaboutstormwater runoff.GrittmansuggestedthatWSBmightaddresstheextenttowhichpublic outreachwouldbeafocusinthestormwaterprogram. SAMBURVEEMOVEDTOCALLFORAPUBLICHEARINGFORDECEMBER 2ND,2014FORAMENDMENTSTOTITLE10OFMONTICELLOCITYCODE– ZONINGORDINANCEANDTITLE11OFMONTICELLOCITYCODE– SUBDIVISIONORDINANCE,CHAPTERSANDSECTIONSASFOLLOWS: a.MonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter2,Section4(M)–Grading,Drainage andErosionControlPermit b.MonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter4,Section10–Grading,Drainage andErosionControl c.MonticelloSubdivisionOrdinance,Chapter5–DesignStandards 4 CHARLOTTEGABLERSECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED3-0. 7.AddedItem •CancelPreviousCallforDecember2nd PublicHearing(Grittman) SteveGrittmanaskedthatthePlanningCommissioncancelacallforapublichearing scheduledforDecember2nd toconsideraseriesofminoramendmentstothelanduse componentoftheComprehensivePlan(CompPlan).Thisactionwouldallowstaff timetoreviewandamendthezoningordinanceasitrelatestonotification requirementsforCompPlanamendments.Althoughstatestatuterequiresonly publishedpublichearingnoticeforCompPlanamendments,Monticello’sordinance requiresmailednoticeforeventhemostinconsequentialamendments.Grittman indicatedthatstaffhaddiscussedrevisingtheordinancetotrackwithstatenotification requirementswhenmakingminorchangesandidentifyingathresholdatwhichmailed noticewouldberequiredformoresubstantiveamendments. CHARLOTTEGABLERMOVEDTOCANCELTHECALLFORPUBLIC HEARINGRELATEDTOCOMPPLANAMENDMENTSSCHEDULEDFOR THEDECEMBER2ND,2014PLANNINGCOMMISSIONMEETINGUNTIL COMPPLANAMENDMENTNOTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTSHAVE BEENAMENDEDINTHEMONTICELLOZONINGORDINANCE.SAM BURVEESECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED3-0. 8.ConsiderationtosetinterviewscheduleforPlanningCommissionvacancy StaffreceivedoneapplicationfortheopenseatonthePlanningCommissionsinceit waspostedonOctober8th.Thecommissionersdiscussedschedulinganinterview withtheapplicantfor5:15p.m.priortotheirnextregularmeetingandagreedto continuetopostthepositiontoprovideanopportunityforadditionalapplications. SAMBURVEEMOVEDTOINTERVIEWCANDIDATE(S)FORTHEOPEN POSITIONONTHEMONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSIONON DECEMBER2ND,2014.BRADFYLESECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTION CARRIED3-0. 9.Adjournment CHARLOTTEGABLERMOVEDTOADJOURNTHEMEETINGAT6:29PM. BRADFYLESECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED3-0. Recorder:KerryBurri__ Approved: Attest:____________________________________________ AngelaSchumann,CommunityDevelopmentDirector Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 1 5. Public Hearing – Consideration of Amendments to Title 10 of Monticello City Code - Zoning Ordinance and Title 11 of Monticello City Code – Subdivision Ordinance, chapters and sections as follows. Applicant: City of Monticello a. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(M) – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit b. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 10 – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control c. Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 5 – Design Standards A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission is asked to consider amendments to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. These amendments relate to the requirements mandated for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit. The MS4 Permit is described in overview in the attached supporting data. WSB & Associates, the City’s consulting engineering firm, is assisting the City in attaining compliance with MS4 permitting. As part of those efforts, WSB has completed a review of the City’s codes for compliance with MS4 standards. As a result, WSB is recommending a number of amendments to the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances (as well as other ordinances which come under the review and amendment authority of the City Council). The Planning Commission is required to hold public hearings on amendments to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. A background memo has been prepared by WSB which provides a brief summary of the type of amendments the Commission is asked to review. Draft ordinance amendment documents have been prepared for the zoning and subdivision ordinance and are included for recommendation. Also included are proposed amendments to the City Code for Illicit Discharge. While the Planning Commission is not required to recommend or hold a public hearing on this section of code, it is included with the report as a reference on the complete package of ordinance amendments proposed for storm water management associated with the MS4 permit. Representatives of WSB & Associates will be present at the meeting to review the ordinance amendments in full and to provide additional information on the MS4 General Permit. Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 2 B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Motion to adopted Resolution 2014-121, recommending approval of Amendments to Title 10 of Monticello City Code - Zoning Ordinance and Title 11 of Monticello City Code – Subdivision Ordinance, chapters and sections as follows. (AS) a. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(M) – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit b. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 10 – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control c. Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 5 – Design Standards 2. Motion of other. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative 1 above. Stormwater runoff and site erosion can have significant adverse impacts on local and regional water resources, diminishing the quality of public health, safety, public and private property, and natural resources of the community. These regulations are intended to minimize these impacts. In addition, these amendments are required to achieve compliance with federal and state permit requirements for the City. D. SUPPORTING DATA: A. Resolution 2014-121 B. November 20th, 2014 WSB Memo, MS4 Ordinance Review C. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(M) – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit, Proposed D. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 10 – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control, Proposed E. Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 5 – Design Standards, Proposed F. Monticello City Code, Title 7, Chapter 10 – Illicit Discharge, Proposed G. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(M) – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit, Existing H. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 10 – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control, Existing I. Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 5 – Design Standards, Existing J. City Council Agenda – Staff Report of 6/23/14 K. EPA Stormwater Background – MS4 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2014-021 MotionBy:________________SecondedBy:________________ ARESOLUTIONRECOMMENDINGAPPROVALOFAMENDMENTSTO TITLE10OFMONTICELLOCITYCODE-ZONINGORDINANCE CHAPTER2,SECTION4(M)–GRADING,DRAINAGEANDEROSION CONTROLPERMITANDCHAPTER4,SECTION10–GRADING, DRAINAGEANDEROSIONCONTROLANDAMENDMENTSTOTITLE11 OFMONTICELLOCITYCODE,MONTICELLOSUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,CHAPTER5–DESIGNSTANDARDS WHEREAS,theCityofMonticellohasadoptedazoningordinanceprovidingfor publichealth, safety,andgeneralwelfareofthecommunityanditspeoplethroughtheestablishmentofregulations governingdevelopmentanduse;and WHEREAS,theCityofMonticellohasadoptedasubdivisionordinanceprovidingforthe regulationsandrequirementsfortheplattingoflandwithintheCityofMonticellopursuantto theauthoritycontainedinMinnesotaStatuteswhichtheCitydeemsnecessaryforthehealth, safety,andgeneralwelfareofthiscommunity;and WHEREAS,thezoningordinanceprovidesregulatoryrequirementsforlanddevelopmentand landdisturbingactivitiesaimedatminimizingthethreatstopublichealth,safety,publicand privatepropertyandnaturalresourceswithinthecommunityresultingfromconstructionsite erosionandpost-constructionstormwaterrunoff;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionhasconductedapublichearingonDecember2nd,2014 toreviewtherequestsandreceivepubliccommentontheamendment;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionfindsthatuncontrolledstormwaterrunoffand constructionsiteerosionfromlanddevelopmentandlanddisturbingactivitiescanhave significantadverseimpactsuponlocalandregionalwaterresources,diminishingthequalityof publichealth,safety,publicandprivatepropertyandnaturalresourcesofthecommunity NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota: ThePlanningCommissionrecommendsthattheCityCounciladoptamendmentstoTitle10of MonticelloCityCode-ZoningOrdinanceChapter2,Section4(M)–Grading,Drainageand ErosionControlPermitandChapter4,Section10–Grading,DrainageandErosionControland 1 AmendmentstoTitle11ofMonticelloCityCode,MonticelloSubdivisionOrdinance,Chapter5 –DesignStandards nd ADOPTEDthis2dayofDecember,2014,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota. MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION By:_______________________________ BradFyle,Chair ATTEST: ____________________________________________ AngelaSchumann,CommunityDevelopmentDirector 2 engineeringplanningenvironmentalconstruction 477TemperanceStreet St.Paul,MN55101 Tel:651-286-8450 Fax:651-286-8488 Memorandum To:AngelaSchumann,CityofMonticello From:ShibaniBisson,WSB&Associates GregBeckius,WSB&Associates Date:November20,2014 Re:MS4OrdinanceReview CityofMonticello WSBProjectNo.2092-400 WSB&Associates’staffreviewedtheCityofMonticello’sordinancesandhaveidentifiedwherethe currentordinanceshavedeficienciesaccordingtothenewrequirementsoftheMunicipalSeparateStorm SewerSystem(MS4)GeneralPermit.PleaseseeenclosedCityCouncilagendaitemfrom6/23/14that describestheMS4programandrequirements. OurrecommendedordinancerevisionsaredesignedtobringtheCity’sordinancesintocompliancewith thenewregulatorymechanismrequirementsoftheMS4GeneralPermit. Belowisabriefsummaryoftheordinanceanalysisperformedandrecommendationsforordinance revisionsrequiredtosatisfythenewrequirementsoftheMS4GeneralPermitasoutlinedbelow. OrdinanceAnalysis WSBstaffreviewedtheCity’sMS4StormwaterPollutionPreventionPlanApplicationfor Reauthorization,whichoutlinedthetaskstheCityagreedtoundertakeinordertocomeintocompliance withtheMS4GeneralPermitbyJanuary15,2015.WSBstaffcomparedtheCityofMonticello’s ordinancestotheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency’smodelordinancesandordinancesthathavebeen adoptedbyotherCitiesthatarerepresentativeofthetypeoflanguageandcontentneededtosatisfythe newpermitrequirements.WSBstaffalsoutilizedguidancedocumentsfromtheMinnesotaPollution ControlAgencywhichincludedrecommendationsforsatisfyingtheregulatorymechanismrequirements forMinimumControlMeasure3,4,and5. St.CloudMinneapolisSt.Paul EqualOpportunityEmployer wsbeng.com F:\\CommunityDevelopmentDirector\\Boards&Commissions\\PlanningCommission\\2014\\Agenda\\December\\Item5.MS4\\IndividualExhibits\\MonticelloOrdinanceSummaryMemoToPC112014.doc Ms.AngelaSchumann November20,2014 Page2 Recommendations ThefollowingCityordinancesarerecommendedtoberevisedtobeincompliancewiththenew requirementsoftheMS4GeneralPermit.Alsoidentified,isabriefdescriptionoftherevisions. Title10-MonticelloZoningOrdinance:Chapter2–Section2.4(M) Grading,DrainageandErosionControlPermitRequirements UpdatetitletoGrading,Drainage,StormwaterManagementandErosionControlPermit Requirements UpdateSectionreferences Title10–MonticelloZoningOrdinance:Chapter4-Section4.10(A-H), Grading,Drainage&ErosionControl UpdatethePurposesectiontoincludestatutoryauthorization AddcleardefinitionsforBestManagementPractices(BMPs),dewatering,erosionprevention, sedimentcontrol,stabilized,etc.pertheNPDESConstructionGeneralPermit UpdatetheGrading,DrainageandErosionControlPlanRequirementstobeasstringentasthe NPDESConstructionGeneralPermit,anduselanguagetakendirectlyfromthepermit o Includelanguageandrequirementstoaddressthelocationofanywaterbody,andany biologicallyorarchaeologicallysignificantareaswithinonemileofthesite ReferencetheCity’sDesignManual. AddasectiononStormwaterManagementRequirements UpdateapprovalstandardstocomplywiththenewlyissuedNPDESMS4Permitwithinthe ConstructionRequirementssection o Includeguidelinesforspecialorimpairedwaters o BMPstominimizeerosion o BMPstominimizethedischargeofsedimentandotherpollutants o BMPsfordewateringactivities o Siteinspectionsandrecordsofrainfallevents AddlanguagetotheInspectionsectionregardingthefrequencyofrequiredinspections(onceper weekandwithin24hoursafterarainfalleventgreaterthan0.5inch).Alsoaddlanguage describingtherecordsneededfromeachinspection UpdatethemaintenancesectiontoincludeprovisionsformaintenanceandrepairofBMPs Addasectionregardingthestipulationsforfinalstabilizationofasite Title11–SubdivisionOrdinance:Chapter5DesignStandards Section11-5-5:ErosionandSedimentControl Section11-5-6:Drainage ReferencetheCity’sDesignManualandChapter4oftheZoningOrdinance Updatetoincludetheprocessofstabilizationiflocatedwithin1-mileofspecialorimpaired water. IncorporatelanguageoftheMinimalImpactDesignStandards(MIDS)andwaterResources ManagementPlanformanagingvolume,TSS,andTPforredevelopmentandnewdevelopment. F:\\CommunityDevelopmentDirector\\Boards&Commissions\\PlanningCommission\\2014\\Agenda\\December\\Item5.MS4\\IndividualExhibits\\MonticelloOrdinanceSummaryMemoToPC112014.doc Ms.AngelaSchumann November20,2014 Page3 Title7–Chapter10IllicitDischargeDetectionandEliminationOrdinance Section7-10-1:PurposeandIntent Section7-10-8:SuspensionofMS4Access Section7-10-14:Enforcement UpdateSection7-10-1:PurposeandIntenttoincludeMinnesotaRules,Parts6120.2500- 6120.3900,MinnesotaRulesChapters8410,8420and70510.0210reference. Includelanguageinsection7-10-8:SuspensionofMS4Accesstoincludeemergencyceaseand desistorders UpdateSection7-10-14:Enforcementtoincludeasectionforawarningnoticeifthereisa violation AddlanguagedescribingwhattheNoticeofViolationshallcontain F:\\CommunityDevelopmentDirector\\Boards&Commissions\\PlanningCommission\\2014\\Agenda\\December\\Item5.MS4\\IndividualExhibits\\MonticelloOrdinanceSummaryMemoToPC112014.doc CHAPTER 2: APLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Permit (M) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Permit (1) Purpose This section establishes when a grading, drainage, stormwater management and All grading requirements can be erosion control permit is required, how it will be reviewed, found in Section information required with the application, and how unauthorized work will be 4.10: Grading, Drainage, handled. Requiring a Grading Permit enables the City to protect the public by Stormwater ensuring that erosion does not endanger water resources or unnecessarily Management and & require extra maintenance of sewers and ditches and/or the dredging of lakes Erosion Control and ponds. A Grading Permit promotes the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in Monticello. (2) In General A Grading Permit shall be required for land-disturbing activity that would require the uncovering or distributing of material in excess of any of the following measurements: (a) 5000 square feet. (b) 400 cubic yards undeveloped land, or 40 cubic yards developed land. (c) Within 200 feet of a waterway or surface water(s). (3) Exceptions (a) No Grading Permit is required for land disturbances under the amounts specified in Section 2.4(MN)(2), or for the following activities: (i) Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property or natural resources. (ii) General establishment of new construction lawns, or the addition of four (4) or fewer inches of topsoil. (iii) Existing nursery and agricultural operations conducted as a permitted main or accessory use. (b) In the case of grading specific to and in conjunction with a single Building Permit, a separate Grading Permit is not required. (i) The Building Permit shall be reviewed and serve as the Grading Permit. CHAPTER 2: APLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Permit (ii) The individual lot permittee shall be required to provide a letter of credit or other security deemed acceptable by the City with the building permit application. 1. The security shall cover City costs for street sweeping, installation, maintenance and repairs to erosion control measures. The bond will be in an amount as specified by the current City ordinance for fee schedule. Said security shall be provided prior to the release of the Grading Permit. 2. The security shall be released after turf is established as specified in the City Design Guidelines and Plan Requirements Manual, and the turf establishment is inspected by the City of Monticello and deemed to be approved. (4) Application (a) All applications for a Grading Permit shall be in accordance with Section 2.3, Common Review Requirements. (b) In addition to general review requirements, applications for a Grading Permit shall also include at least the following to be considered complete (except as exempted by the Community Development Department): (i) Each application shall bear the name(s) and address(es) of the owner or developer of the site, and of any consulting firm retained by the applicant together with the name of the applicant's principal contact at such firm. (ii) A Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan meeting the requirements of Section 4.10(C). Each application shall include the required number of plans and other required materials as specified by the Community Development Department. (iii) The application form shall include a statement by the applicant that any land clearing, construction, or development involving the movement of earth shall be in accordance with the approved Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan. (iv) The permittee will be required to file with the City of Monticello an irrevocable, automatically renewing letter of credit, or other improvement security in the amount specified by the current City ordinance for fee schedule. This security shall be in addition to the required non-refundable filing fee as specified by City Ordinance, which shall be submitted under separate payment. 1. The security shall cover all costs of engineering and inspection, site improvements, street sweeping, repairs to erosion control measures, and maintenance of improvements for such period as specified by the City of Monticello. Said security shall be provided prior to the release of the Grading Permit. CHAPTER 2: APLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Permit 2. Security shall be released after final stabilization is complete, erosion control measures have been removed and their removal area inspected by the City of Monticello and deemed to be approved. (c) The City of Monticello requires complete application no less than fifteen (15) working days in advance of the desired Grading Permit release date. (5) Review (a) Grading Permit Review Criteria Approval of a Grading Permit shall be based on the following criteria: (i) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is consistent with all the requirements of Section 4.10 and any other City Code requirements; (ii) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is in compliance with all engineering standards adopted by the City; (iii) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is in compliance with any previous approvals for the facility (e.g. grading for additional parking previously approved by a conditional use permit). (b) Grading Permit Review Process (i) The Community Development Department shall review all Grading Permit applications. (ii) Applications determined to conform with the approval criteria outlined in Section 2.4(MN)(5)(a) shall be approved by the Community Development Department with any conditions deemed necessary. A copy of the approved permit shall be provided to the applicant which includes all conditions and comments. (iii) Applications not conforming with the approval criteria outlined in Section 2.4(MN)(5)(a) shall be denied by the Community Development Department. A notice of denial shall be provided to the applicant which includes all identified reasons for denial. (6) Reasonable Conditions In approving a Grading Permit, the Community Development Department may impose such reasonable conditions and requirements as it deems necessary and appropriate to ensure continued compliance with the Grading Permit review criteria and other city ordinances. CHAPTER 2: APLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Permit (7) Effect of Grading Permit Approval The issuance of a Grading Permit shall authorize only the changes approved by the Community Development Department as depicted by the application materials. (8) Time Limit (a) Failure to complete the authorized grading within six months of the date of approval will invalidate the permit. (b) Upon written request, one extension of six months may be granted by the Community Development Department if the applicant can show good cause. (9) Amendments All requested amendments to an existing Grading Permit shall be processed in the same manner as a new application. (10) Unauthorized Work Work done without the authorization of a permit and/or found to be out of conformance with approved plans shall be immediately halted and subject to the remedies and penalties described in Section 7.6 of this ordinance. Driveways or parking lots being built out of conformance shall be brought into conformance. (11) Appeal The applicant for a Grading Permit my appeal the decision of the Community Development Department to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals per Section 2.4(H). PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 4.10 Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management & Erosion Control (A) Purpose (1) Statutory Authorization. This Section is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapters 103B and 462; Minnesota Rules, Parts 6120.2500- 6120.3900, Minnesota Rules Chapters 8410, 8420 and 70510.0210. (2) Findings. The City of Monticello finds that uncontrolled Stormwater runoff and construction Site Erosion from Land Development and Land Disturbing Activities can have significant adverse impacts upon local and regional water resources, diminishing the quality of public health, safety, public and private property and natural resources of the community. (3) Purpose. The general purpose of this Section is to establish regulatory requirements for land Development and Land Disturbing Activities aimed at minimizing the threats to public health, safety, public and private property and natural resources within the community resulting from construction Site Erosion and post-construction Stormwater runoff. (4) This ordinance is intended to meet the current construction site erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management regulatory requirements for construction activity and small construction activity and small construction activity (NPDES Permit) as defined in 40 CFR pt. 122.26(b)(14)(x) and (b)(15), respectively. (5) This ordinance is intended to meet the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) developed under Minnesota Statutes 2009, Section 115.03, subdivision 5c. (1) During the construction process, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Eroded soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation of aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Eroded soil also necessitates the maintenance of sewers and ditches and the dredging of lakes and ponds. (2) As a result, the purpose of this local regulation is to safeguard persons, protect property, and prevent damage to the environment in Monticello. This ordinance will also promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in Monticello. This ordinance is to be used in supplement to any other regulations as required by state agencies. (B) Definitions Best Management Practices (BMPs) means erosion and sediment control and water quality management practices that are the most effective and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface water, including, but not limited to, City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 1 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 avoidance of impacts, construction-phasing, minimizing the length of time soil areas are exposed, or prohibitions or other management practices published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies. Contractor means the party who signs the permit, application, construction contract or development agreement with the city to construct a project. Where the construction project involves more than one contractor, the general contractor shall be the contractor that is responsible pursuant to the obligations set forth in this ordinance. Dewatering means the removal of water for construction activity such as the removal of temporary sediment basin water or appropriated surface or groundwater to dry and/or solidify a construction site. Erosion means the wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water, ice and/or land disturbance activities. Erosion Prevention means measures employed to prevent erosion. Examples include, but are not limited to: soil stabilization practices, limited grading, mulch, temporary or permanent cover, and construction phasing. Final Stabilization means: (a) All soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and a uniform (e.g., evenly distributed, without large bare areas) perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70 percent of the native background vegetative cover for the area has been established on all unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures, or equivalent permanent stabilization measures (such as the use of riprap, gabions, or geotextiles) have been employed; (b) For individual lots in residential construction by the contractor, the contractor must either: (A) complete final stabilization as specified above, or (B) establish temporary stabilization including perimeter controls for an individual lot prior to occupation of the structure. If the contractor chooses (B), it must inform the owner in writing of the needrequirements for, and benefits of, final stabilization; (c) For construction projects on land used for agricultural purposes (e.g., pipelines across crop or range land) final stabilization may be accomplished by returning the disturbed land to its preconstruction agricultural use. Areas disturbed that were not previously used for agricultural activities, such as buffer strips immediately adjacent to surface waters and drainage systems and areas which are not being returned to their City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 2 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 preconstruction agricultural use must meet the final stabilization criteria in subparts (a) or (b) above; (d) The contractor must clean out all sediment from conveyances and from temporary sedimentation basins that are to be used as permanent water quality management basins. Sediment must be stabilized to prevent it from washing back into the basin, conveyances or drainage ways discharging off-site or to surface waters. The cleanout of permanent basins must be sufficient to return the basin to design capacity. All drainage ditches constructed to drain water from the site after construction is complete must be stabilized to preclude erosion; and (e) All temporary synthetic and structural erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs (such as silt fence) must be removed as part of the final stabilization on the site. Impervious Surface means a constructed hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than existed prior to development. Examples include rooftops, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, storage areas and concrete, asphalt, or gravel driveways or roads. Land Disturbing Activity means any land change that may result in soil erosion from water or jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, grading, excavating, transporting and filling. Owner means the person or entity with a legal or equitable interest in the land on which the construction activities will occur. Permanent Cover shall mean Final Stabilization Sediment means the product of an erosion process; solid material both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved by water, air or ice, and has Stabilized means the exposed ground surface after it has been covered by appropriate materials such as mulch, staked sod, riprap, wood fiber blankets, or other material that prevents erosion from occurring. Grass seeding is not considered stabilizationed until it has established and meets the definition of Final Stabilization. Stormwater shall have the meaning given to it by Minnesota Rule 7077.0105, subpart 41(b). City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 3 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan means a plan for stormwater discharge that includes erosion prevention measures and sediment controls that, when implemented, will minimize soil erosion on a parcel of land and minimize off-site nonpoint pollution to the maximum extent practicable. Surface Water or Waters means all streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, wetlands, reservoirs, springs, rivers, drainage systems, waterways, watercourses, wells, reservoirs, aquifers, irrigation systems and all other bodies or accumulations of water, surface or underground, natural or artificial, public or private. Temporary Erosion Protection means short term methods employed to prevent erosion. Examples of these methods include: straw, wood fiber blanket, wood chips and erosion netting. (B)(C) Permits (1) The thresholds for required Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Management and Erosion Control permits along with the permit review process is outlined in Section 2.4(NM) of this ordinance. (2) The Permittee(s) shall be responsible for obtaining required permits from other government agencies prior to conducting grading work (e.g. dewatering a site for development will require one or more permits from the MPCA). (C)(D) Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management,e and Erosion Control Plan Requirements Grading, drainage, stormwater management and erosion control plans are required for any activities that require a grading permit as defined in Section 2.4(M). Plan Requirements At a minimum, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must meet the NPDES requirements and conforms to the SWPPP standards specified in the MPCA NPDES construction general permit (Permit No: MN R10001), regarding construction-site erosion and sediment control (CGP Part III.A-B). The SWPPPplans shall contain the following information and be in conformance with : (1) The name and address of the applicant, a legal description of the site, north point, date and scale of drawing and number of sheets; (2) Grading, erosion control practices, sediment control practices, and waterway crossings shall meet the design criteria set forth in the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, and shall be adequate to prevent transportation of sediment from the site to the satisfaction of the City of Monticello.An existing site map: a map of existing site conditions showing the site and immediately adjacent areas, which shall include the following information; City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 4 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (a) Existing topography with a contour interval appropriate to the topography of the land but in no case having a contour interval greater than two feet; (b) A delineation of all Surface Waters located on and immediately adjacent to the site, including depth of water, a description of all vegetation which may be found in the water, a statement of general water quality and any classification given to the water body or wetland by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and/or the United States Army Corps of Engineers; (c) The location and dimensions of existing stormwater drainage systems and natural drainage patterns on and immediately adjacent to the site delineating the direction and the rate the stormwater is conveyed from the site, identifying the receiving stream, river, public water, or wetland and setting forth those areas of the unaltered site where stormwater collects; (d) A description of the soils of the site, including a map indicating soil types of areas to be disturbed as well as a soil report containing information on the suitability of the soils for the type of development proposed and for the type of sewage disposal proposed which describes any remedial steps to be taken by the applicant to render the soils suitable; (e) The location and type of vegetative cover on the site and clearly delineating any vegetation proposed for removal; and (f) 100 year floodplain, flood fringes and floodways boundaries. (g) The location of any water body, and any biologically or archaeologically significant areas within one mile of the site that is identified as: (CGP Part I.B.6) i. impaired pursuant to section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 303(d)) where the identified pollutant(s) or stressor(s) are phosphorus (nutrient eutrophication biological indicators), turbidity, dissolved oxygen or aquatic biota (fish bioassessment, aquatic plant bioassessment and aquatic macroinvertebrate bioassessment), and with or without a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for any of these identified pollutant(s) or stressors(s) also meeting the specific impaired waters criteria of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction general permit (Permit No: MN R10001), regarding construction-site erosion and sediment control; ii. An outstanding resource value waters as listed in Minn. R. 7050.0180, subp. 3, 4, 5, 6, 6a and 6b; iii. A trout waters as listed in Minn. R. 6264.0050, subp. 2 and 4; iv. A wetland defined in Minn. R. 7050.0186 subd.1a.B; City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 5 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 v. Any lands where state or federally listed endangered or threatened species are known to occur, or properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including archaeological sites may be impacted. (3) A site construction plan which shall include the following information: (a) Locations and dimensions of all proposed land disturbing activities and any phasing of those activities; (b) Locations and dimensions of all temporary soil or dirt stockpiles; (c) Locations and dimensions of all erosion prevention measures and best management practices necessary to meet the requirements of this ordinance; (d) Schedule of anticipated start and completion dates of each land disturbing activity including the dates of installation of erosion prevention measures for each phase needed to meet the requirements of this ordinance; and (e) Provisions for maintenance of the erosion and sediment prevention measures prior to final stabilization. (4) A plan of final site conditions, which shall include the following information: (a) Finished grading shown at contours at the same interval as provided on the existing site map remaining features; (b) A landscape plan, drawn to an appropriate scale, including dimensions and distances and the location, type, size and description of all proposed landscape materials that will be added to the site; (c) A drainage plan of the developed site delineating in which direction and the rate stormwater will be conveyed from the site and setting forth the areas of the site where stormwater will be allowed to collect; (d) The proposed size, alignments and intended use of any structures to be erected on the site; (e) A clear delineation and tabulation of all impervious surfaces to be installed on the site, including a description of the surfacing material to be used; (f) Any other information pertinent to the particular project which in the opinion of the applicant is necessary for the review of the project; and (1) City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 6 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (a) The Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan shall comply with the NPDES General Storm Water Permit requirements and include the following, as applicable: (b) A natural resources map identifying soils, tree cover including size and type, significant native plant communities, and resources protected under other sections of this code. (c) A sequence of construction of the development site, including stripping and clearing; rough grading; construction of utilities, infrastructure, and buildings; and final grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall identify the expected date on which clearing will begin, phasing of clearing or grading, the estimated duration of exposure of cleared areas, areas of clearing, installation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and establishment of permanent vegetation. a. All erosion and sediment control measures necessary to meet the objectives of this local regulation throughout all phases of construction and after completion of development of the site. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the drafting of intermediate plans may be required at the close of each season. (d)(g) Seeding mixtures and rates, types of sod, method of seedbed preparation, expected seeding dates, type and rate of lime and fertilizer application, and kind and quantity of mulching for both temporary and permanent vegetative control measures. Required specifications are referenced in the City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design GuidelinesManual. (e)(h) Provisions for maintenance of erosion and sediment plan, specifically in boulevards, easements and other public areas, and estimates of the cost of maintenance. (f)(i) Provisions for regular permittee inspections of all control measures in accordance with the inspection schedule outlined on the approved Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan(s). (j) Modifications to the plan shall be processed and approved or disapproved in the same manner as a new application per the requirements of Section 2.4(NM). (5) stormwater from construction activity (MN R100001), if the area of disturbed land is equal to or greater than one (1) acre. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be prepared and must meet the NPDES requirements and conforms to the SWPPP standards specified in the MPCA NPDES construction general permit (Permit No: MN R10001), regarding construction-site erosion and sediment control (CGP Part III.A-B). City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 7 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 Title 11, and the Cityng Design Guidelines. (E) Stormwater Management Plan Required: The proposed provisions for stormwater runoff shall be documented in a stormwater management plan including a narrative, prepared by a Minnesota licensed engineer to stating how the proposed activity meets the requirements of the City of MonticelloEngineering Design GuidelinesManual. Minimum Standards For Runoff Water Management Plans: A runoff water management plan shall include the following items: (1) (a) A map containing a delineation of the subwatershed contributing runoff from off site, and proposed and existing subwatersheds on site. The delineation shall conform to the nomenclature of the water resources management plan and shall indicate any significant departures from the watershed delineation of the water resources management plan. Delineation of existing on site "wetlands", as defined in the wetland conservation act, lakes, watercourses, shoreland, and/or floodplain areas. (b) For water bodies and channels, a listing of normal (runout) and calculated 10-year and 100-year elevations on site for both existing and proposed conditions. (c) Stormwater runoff volumes and rates for existing and proposed conditions. (d) All hydrologic and hydraulic computations completed to design the proposed stormwater management facilities. Reservoir routing procedures and critical duration runoff events shall be used for design of water storage areas and outlets. (e) A checklist of best management practices to demonstrate that, to the maximum extent City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 8 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 practical, the plan has incorporated the structural and nonstructural best management practices described in the book "Protecting Water Quality In Urban Areas", published by the Minnesota pollution control agency or the applicable publications. (f) A grading plan identifying stormwater overflow routes along streets or drainage easements designed to protect structures from damage due to: (g) Storms in excess of the design storm, or i. ii. Clogging, collapse or other failure of the primary drainage facilities. An assessment of the potential for construction or contribution to regional detention basins, as opposed to the construction of on-site stormwater basins. The water resources management plan identifies potential regional stormwater basins for control of rate and nutrient loading. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether on site storage is required within the subdivision: (h) If the stormwater management plan indicates construction or enlargement of a storage site or water quality storage in a wetland or other water body, the facility or its equivalent shall be constructed to meet the goals of the water resources management plan. i. If a proposed subdivision is indirectly tributary to a water body and intervening regional detention storage is inadequate, in the opinion of city staff, to meet the water quality goals for downstream water bodies as described in the water resources management plan, additional on-site stormwater basin construction will be required to meet these goals. ii. iii. If a proposed subdivision will increase rates of runoff and where downstream stormwater storage or conveyance facilities are inadequate to protect downstream riparian owners from effects of these increases, then on site stormwater storage must be constructed to restrict stormwater rates to the predevelopment rates. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 9 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (2) Where on site water quality detention basins are required, the permittee(s) will have to comply with the design and sizing requirements determined by the City Engineering Guidelines.Design Manual (3) Maintenance of Private Stormwater Management Facilities. (a) No private Stormwater Management Facilities may be approved unless a maintenance Engineering Design StandardsManual. All such facilities shall be inspected annually, with reports submitted to the Cityon file and available upon City request, and maintained in proper condition consistent with the performance standards for which they were originally designed. Owners of private Stormwater Management Facilities shall enter intoprovide an agreement withto the City describing responsibility for the long-term operation and maintenance of the facilities. (1) Easements: The applicant shall establish, in a form acceptable to the city, temporary and perpetual easements, or dedicated outlots, for ponding, flowage, and drainage purposes over hydrologic features such as water bodies and stormwater basins. The easements or outlots shall include the right of reasonable access for inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and enforcement purposes. (4) Public Stormwater Management Facilities Easements: The applicant shall establish, in a form acceptable to the city, temporary and perpetual easements, or dedicated outlots, for ponding, flowage, and drainage purposes over hydrologic features such as water bodies and stormwater basins. The easements or outlots shall include the right of reasonable access for inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and enforcement purposes (D)(F) Construction Requirements (1) Construction Specifications City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 10 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (a) Site Dewatering and Basin Draining: Water pumped from the site shall be treated by temporary sedimentation basins, grit chambers, sand filters, upflow chambers, hydrocyclones, swirl concentrators or other appropriate controls as appropriate. Water shall not be discharged in a manner that causes Erosion, scour, sedimentation or flooding of the site, receiving channels or wetlands. (a)(b) Plan Requirements and Design GuidelinesManual. (c) Tracking: All roads, access drives and parking areas must utilize a temporary tracking pad and must be of sufficient width and length to prevent sediment from being tracked onto public or private roadways and/or the stormwater conveyance system. Temporary tracking pads must be installed and maintained in all locations on the site where vehicles enter and exit. (b)(d) Clearing and grading of natural resources, such as forests and wetlands, shall not be permitted, except when in compliance with all provisions of this ordinance. Clearing techniques that retain natural vegetation and drainage patterns shall be recommended as necessary and used to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. (c)(e) Clearing, except that necessary to establish sediment control devices, shall not begin until all sediment control devices have been installed and have been stabilized. (f) Phasing may be required on all sites based on site specifics, with the size of each phase to be established at plan review and as approved by the Community Development Department. (g) Silt fence or equivalent sediment control measures to be used must conform to the City standards. (d) Silt fences or equivalent sediment control measures must be installed along the downslope and sideslope perimeters and upgradient of any buffer zones from the approved grading and construction limits before any up-gradient land-disturbing activities begin. Perimeter controls should be located to maintain a buffer of existing vegetation during construction, as site conditions allow, along the edges of any curbs, wetlands, channels or other water resources that could receive sediment from the site. These controls shall remain in place until final stabilization has been established. (h) (i) Sufficient silt fence or equivalent sediment control measures are required to hold all sheet flow runoff generated at an individual site to minimize sediment from entering surface waters, including curb and gutter systems and storm sewer systems. Additional measures such as check dams, diversion, temporary or permanent sedimentation basins and drainage City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 11 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 ditches are required to handle channelized flow. Additional upgradient sediment control practices or redundant BMPs shall be installed if down gradient sediment controls are overloaded (based on frequent failure or excessive maintenance requirement) (CGP Part IV.C.1.a-b). (j) All storm drain inlets must be protected during construction until all sources with potential for discharging to the inlet have been stabilized (CGP Part IV.C.4). (e)(k) Soil stabilization shall be completed initiated immediately to limit soil erosion but in no case completed later than fourteen (14) days after construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently ceased, and seven (7) days if discharge points are located within 1-mile of an impaired or special waterbody.within fourteen (14) days of clearing or inactivity in construction. (f)(l) Final stabilization on all sites shall become established within six (6) months. The City of Monticello may require the site to be reseeded or a non-vegetative option employed. (g)(m) Seeding shall be in accordance with the City's current seeding specification as detailed in the Plan Requirements and Design GuidelinesManual. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched, and disc anchored as necessary for seed retention. (h)(n) Special techniques that meet the design criteria outlined in Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines Manual shall be in place on steep slopes or in drainage ways shall be used to ensure stabilization. (i)(o) Soil stockpiles which shall be inactive for a period of seven (7) or more days shall include provisions for perimeter sediment controls. The placement of soil stockpiles adjacent to public rights-of-way or waterways is prohibited. (j)(p) The entire site must be stabilized to a minimum of 70% coverage, using a heavy mulch layer or another method that does not require germination to control erosion, at the close of the construction season. (k)(q) Techniques shall be employed to prevent the blowing of dust or sediment from the site. (r) Techniques that divert upland runoff past disturbed slopes shall be employed. (s) For sites that have more than ten (10) acres of disturbed soil that drains to a common location, one or more temporary sediment basins shall be constructed. Use of temporary basins is encouraged when construction projects will impact steep slopes or when highly erodible soils are present. The basin shall provide treatment to the runoff before it leaves the construction site or enters surface waters. The temporary sediment basins must be designed and constructed as follows: City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 12 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 1. Provide live storage for a calculated volume of runoff from a two (2)-year, 24-hour storm from each acre drained to the basin. All basins shall provide at least 1,800 cubic feet of live storage from each acre drained or more. 2. For basins where the calculation from the previous requirement has not been performed, a temporary sediment basin providing 3,600 cubic feet of live storage from each acre drained to the basin. 3. The outlet structure must be designed to withdraw water from the surface in order to minimize the discharge of pollutants. 4. The basin outlet shall be designed to prevent short-circuiting and the discharge of floating debris. 5. Ensure the basin can be completely drawn down to conduct maintenance activities. 6. Include energy dissipation on the outlet of the basin and a stabilized emergency overflow to prevent failure of pond integrity. 7. Be located outside of surface waters or any buffer zone, and be designed to avoid draining water from wetlands unless appropriate approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is obtained. 1.8. If installation of a temporary sediment basin is infeasible equivalent sediment controls such as smaller sediment basins, and/or sediment traps, silt fences, vegetative buffer strips, or any appropriate combination of measures are required for all down-slope boundaries of the construction area and for side-slope boundaries where appropriate. Determination of infeasibility shall be documented in the erosion and sediment control plan. (2) Waterway and Watercourse Protection Requirements The Permittee(s) shall implement the following waterway and watercourse measures on the site: (a) A temporary stream crossing installed and approved by the local government unit and regulating agency if a wet watercourse will be crossed regularly during construction. (b) Stabilization of the watercourse channel before, during, and within 24 hours after any in- channel work. (c) The normal wetted perimeter of any temporary or permanent drainage ditch or swale that drains water from the site, or diverts water around a site must be stabilized within 24 hours of connecting to a surface water and within 200 feet of the water City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 13 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 drains to waters where the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has promulgated (b)(d) Portions of the ditch that are under construction must be stabilized within 24 hours after the construction activity in that portion has ceased. The normal wetted perimeter is defined as the area that is in contact with water during annual flow events. (c)(e) All on-site stormwater conveyance channels designed according to the criteria outlined in the Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. (d)(f) Stabilization adequate to prevent erosion located at the outlets of all pipes and paved channels. (3) Pollution Prevention Management Measures The Permittee(s) shall implement the following pollution prevention management measures on the site: (a) Solid Waste: Collected sediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and must comply with MPCA disposal requirements. (b) Hazardous Materials: Oil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must be properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or other discharge. Restricted access to storage areas must be provided to prevent vandalism. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA regulations. (c) External washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must be limited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained and waste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed on site. (d) Portable toilets must be positioned so that they are secure and will not be tipped or knocked over. Sanitary waste must be disposed of properly in accordance with Minn. R. ch. 7041. (e) Concrete and other washouts waste must have effective containment for all liquid and solid wastes generated by these operations related to the construction activity. The liquid and solid washout wastes must not contact the ground outside a proper containment area. Waste must be disposed of properly and in compliance with MPCA rules, and a sign must be installed adjacent to each washout facility. (4) Special and Impaired Waters: City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 14 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (a) Additional BMPs together with enhanced runoff controls are required for discharge from a site to special and impaired water as defined by Appendix A of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity. The Permittee(s) shall implement the following pollution prevention management measures on the site: (a) Solid Waste: Collected sediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and must comply with MPCA disposal requirements. (b) Hazardous Materials: Oil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must be properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or other discharge. Restricted access to storage areas must be provided to prevent vandalism. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA regulations. (c) External washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must be limited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained and waste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed on site. (E)(G) Inspection (1) Notification The Erosion Control Inspector shall make inspections as hereinafter required and either shall approve that portion of the work completed or shall notify the permittee wherein the work fails to comply with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as approved. (2) Procedure The City shall inspect all permit sites once per week and within 24 hours after a rain event greater than 0.5 inches. The City shall also require inspections at other development benchmarks as follows and as applicable. Inspections must be continued until final stabilization has occurred. To obtain inspections, the permittee shall notify the City of Monticello at least one working day before the following: (a) Installation of sediment and erosion control measures; (b) Start of construction or site development; (c) Close of the construction season; (d) Completion of final stabilization/landscaping; (e) Removal of erosion control measures; City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 15 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (f) Final project compliance and acceptance close-out. (3) Material Requirements Seed tags shall be submitted to the Erosion Control Inspector for approval prior to commencing work. Proof of application rates shall be provided. (4) PermiteePermittee Inspection The permittee or his/her agent shall also make regular inspections of all control measures in accordance with the inspection schedule outlined on the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan(s). The purpose of such inspections will be to determine the overall effectiveness of the control plan and the need for additional control measures. All inspections shall be documented in written form and submitted to the City of Monticello at the time interval specified in the approved permit. The records of each inspection and maintenance activity shall include the following information: (a) Date and time of inspection; (b) Name(s) of persons conducting the inspection; (c) Findings of inspections, including recommendations for corrective actions; (d) Corrective actions taken, including the dates, times and the name of the party completing the corrective action; (e) Date and the amount of rainfall events that are greater than 0.5 inch in a 24-hour period; and (a)(f) Documentation of any changes made to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. (5) Authorization A member of the Community Development Department shall enter the property of the applicant as deemed necessary to make regular inspections to ensure the validity of the reports filed under Section 4.9(E)(4). (F)(H) Site Maintenance (1) Responsibilities (a) Within 24 hours, the permittee shall clean dirt and debris from streets that has resulted from construction work by the Developer, home builders, subcontractors, their agents or assigns. Prior to any construction in the plat, the Developer shall provide the Community Development Department with a schedule for erosion and sediment control inspection, street cleaning, and street sweeping. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 16 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (b) All silt fences and biorolls must be repaired, replaced or supplemented when they become nonfunctional or the sediment reached one-half (1/2) of the height of the fence or bioroll. Repairs shall be made within 24 hours of discovery or as soon as field conditions allow access. (c) Temporary and permanent sedimentation basins must be drained and the sediment must be removed when the depth of the sediment collected in the basing reached one-half (1/2) the storage volume. Drainage and removal must be completed within 72 hours of discovery or as soon as filed conditions allow access. (a)(d) The applicant shall remove all deltas and sediment deposited in the surface waters, including drainage ways, catch basins, and other drainage systems and must restabilize the areas where sediment removal results in exposed soil. The removal and stabilization must take place within seven (7) days of discovery unless precluded by legal, regulatory or physical access constraints. In the event of an access constraint, the applicant shall use all reasonable efforts to obtain access. If the access is precluded, removal and stabilization must take place within seven (7) calendar days of obtaining access. The applicant is responsible for contacting all local, regional, state and federal authorities and obtaining any required permits prior to conducting any work. (b)(e) No development, utility or street construction will be allowed and no Building Permits will be issued unless the development is in full compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. (I) Final Stabilization The Permittee(s) must ensure Final Stabilization of the site after the completion of construction activities and prior to the termination of the permit. Final Stabilization is not complete until all requirement in accordance to the definition in Section (B) are complete that are intended to prevent discharge of pollutants associated with stormwater discharges from the project Final stabilization is not complete until the following requirements are met: All soil disturbing activities at the site are complete and soils are stabilized by uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70 percent of it expected final growth density or other equivalent means necessary to prevent soil failure under erosive conditions; Permanent stormwater management systems are constructed and operating according to the original design; Temporary or permanent sedimentation basins used for permanent water quality management basins have been cleaned of any accumulated sediment; City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 17 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 All sediment has been removed from conveyance systems and ditches are stabilized with permanent cover; All temporary erosion and sediment controls, tree protection fencing and construction limit fencing have been removed; For residential construction projects individual lots are considered finally stabilized when structures are finished, temporary erosion protection and downgradient perimeter control has been completed and the residence is sold to the homeowner; and i. For construction projects on agricultural land (e.g. pipelines across crop, field pasture or range land) the disturbed land has been returned to its preconstruction agricultural use. (G)(J) Certification (1) Approved Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan (a) Plans for grading, stripping, excavating, and filling work bearing the stamp of approval of the Community Development Department, as applicable, shall be maintained at the site during the progress of the work. (b) The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must: 1. Ensure the SWPPP is prepared by an individual trained in the design of construction SWPPPs in accordance with the MPCA NPDES construction general permit training requirements (CGP Part III.A.3); 2. Ensure at least one individual is present or available to the project site within 72 hours is trained in the job duties for construction site management to inspect, oversee implementation of, revising and amending the SWPPP (CGP Part III.F.b); 3. Ensure at least one individual is present or available to the project site within 72 hours is trained in the job duties for construction installation to perform or supervise the installation, maintenance and repair of Best Management Practices (BMPs) (CGP Part III.F.c); 1.4. Document the name(s) of the trained personnel to design the construction SWPPP, the construction site manager and the construction installer. Documentation shall include the date of training, name of instructor(s), name of entity providing the training, content covered and hours of training attended (CGP Part III.A.3). (2) As-built Grading Plan and Development Plan Within thirty (30) days after completion of site development as per the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Plan, and prior to the approval of individual building permits, the City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 18 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 Developer shall provide the City with an As Built Grading Plan and Development Plan as defined in the City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. (3) Procedure The City will withhold issuance of building permits until the approved certified As-Built Grading Plan and As-Built Development Plan are on file with the City, all securities as required by this ordinance are received, conservation easement posts are installed, and all erosion control measures are in place as determined by the Community Development Department. (4) Removal of Erosion Control Measures The above specified requirements will be authorized for removal upon the sodding of the rear yards, completion of punch list items involving ponds and slopes, final stabilization, completion of proper turf establishment and placement of the proper conservation easement posts and signs as specified. Inspection is required after the removal of erosion control measures to verify proper restoration. Please refer to City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines Manual for specifications. (5) Notice of Termination (NOT) The applicant must ensure final stabilization of the project. The applicant must submit a NOT within 30 days of final stabilization being achieved, or another party assuming control on all areas of the project that have not achieved final stabilization. The above specified requirements will be authorized for removal upon the sodding of the rear yards, completion of punch list items involving ponds and slopes, final stabilization, completion of proper turf establishment and placement of the proper conservation easement posts and signs as specified. Inspection is required after the removal of erosion control measures to verify proper restoration. Please refer to City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines for specifications. (H)(K) Enforcement (1) Notice of Violation If the Grading permittee fails to meet or maintain sediment and erosion control measures per the Approved Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan, the City shall issue a Notice of Violation. The Notice of Violation shall detail the default and prescribe a remedy and required schedule for compliance. (2) Lapse and Order for Work City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 19 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 10-CHAPTER 4.10 MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCECITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/14 (a) If the Grading permittee fails to meet or maintain sediment and erosion control measures per the Approved Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan, the City may, in its discretion, perform the work or contract to have the work completed and draw down on the security to pay any costs. (b) The City will endeavor to notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do so will not affect the Developer's and City's rights or obligations hereunder. (3) Stop Work Order / Revocation of Grading Permit In the event that any person holding a Grading Permit pursuant to this ordinance violates the terms of the permit or implements site development in such a manner as to materially adversely affect the health, welfare, environment, or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or development site so as to be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, the City of Monticello may suspend or revoke the Grading Permit through the issuance of a stop work order or the revocation of the Grading or Building Permit. (4) Violation and Penalties (a) No person shall construct, enlarge, alter, repair, or maintain any grading, excavation, or fill, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any terms of this ordinance. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each day during which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted, shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Upon conviction of any such violation, such person, partnership, or corporation shall be punished by a fine as specified by the City ordinance for fee schedule for each offense. In addition to any other penalty authorized by this section, any person, partnership, or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be required to bear the expense of such restoration. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 20 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 Chapter 5 Design Standards 11-5-1: BLOCKS: a) BLOCK LENGTH: In general, intersecting streets determining block lengths shall be provided at such intervals as to serve cross-traffic adequately and to meet existing streets. Where no existing plats control, the block in residential subdivisions shall normally not exceed thirteen hundred twenty (1,320) feet in length, except where topography or other conditions justify a departure from this maximum. In blocks longer than eight hundred (800) feet, pedestrian ways and/or easements through the block may be required near the center of the block. Blocks for business or industrial use should normally not exceed thirteen hundred twenty (1,320) feet in length. b) BLOCK WIDTH: The width of the block shall normally be sufficient to allow two (2) tiers of lots of appropriate depth. Blocks intended for business or industrial use shall be of such width as to be considered most suitable for their respective use, including adequate space for off-street parking and deliveries. 11-5-2: LOTS: a) The minimum lot area, width, and depth shall not be less than that established by the zoning ordinance in effect at the time of adoption of the final plat. b) Corner lots for residential use shall have additional width to permit appropriate building setback from both streets as required in the zoning ordinance. c) Side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles to street lines or radial to curved street lines. d) Every lot must have the minimum frontage as required in the zoning ordinance on a City- approved street other than an alley. e) Setback or building lines shall be shown on all lots intended for residential use and shall not be less than the setback required by the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. On those lots which are intended for business use, the setback shall be at least that required by the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. f) Lots which have frontage on local streets, but which back onto major streets shall include additional depth to accommodate planting of trees or other vegetation that helps define and screen the neighborhood from the major street. 11-5-3: STREETS AND ALLEYS: a) Except for permanent cul-de-sacs, streets normally shall connect with streets already dedicated in adjoining or adjacent subdivisions, or provided for future connections to adjoining unsubdivided tracts, or shall be a reasonable projection of streets in the nearest subdivided tracts. The arrangement of thoroughfares and collector streets shall be City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 1 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 considered in their relation to the reasonable circulation of traffic, to topographic conditions, to run-off of stormwater, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the area to be served. b) Minor streets should be so planned as to discourage their use by non-local traffic. Dead- end streets are prohibited, but cul-de-sacs will be permitted only where topography or other conditions justify their use. Cul-de-sacs shall normally not be longer than six hundred (600) feet in length including the terminal turn-around which shall be provided at the closed end, with an outside curb radius of at least forty-five (45) feet and a right-of- way radius of not less than sixty (60) feet. c) Where the plat to be submitted includes only part of the tract owned or intended for development by the subdivider, a tentative plan of a proposed future street system for the unsubdivided portion shall be prepared and submitted by the subdivider. d) When a tract is subdivided into larger than normal building lots or parcels, such lots or parcels shall be so arranged as to permit the logical location and openings of future streets and appropriate resubdivision with provision for adequate utility connections for such resubdivision. e) Under normal conditions, streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles except where topography or other conditions justify variations. Under normal conditions, the minimum angle of intersection of streets shall be sixty (60) degrees. Street intersection jogs with an offset of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet shall be avoided. f) Wherever the proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to the right-of-way of a U.S. or state highway or thoroughfare, provision may be made for a marginal access street approximately parallel and adjacent to the boundary of such right-of-way, or for a street at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of land between such street and right-of-way. Such distance shall be determined with due consideration of the minimum distance required for approach connection to future grade separations or for lot depths. g) Alleys shall be provided in commercial and industrial districts, except that this requirement may be waived where other definite and assured provision is made for service access such as off-street loading, unloading, and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed. Except where justified by special conditions such as the continuation of an existing alley in the same block, alleys will not be approved in residential districts. Dead-end alleys shall be avoided wherever possible; but if unavoidable, such dead-end alleys may be approved if adequate turn-around facilities are provided at the closed end. h) Dedication of half streets will not be approved except where it is essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision and in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations, where it is found that it will be practical to require the dedication of City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 2 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 the other half when the adjoining property is subdivided, or where it becomes necessary to acquire the remaining half by condemnation so that it may be improved in the public interest. i) For all public ways hereafter dedicated and/or accepted, the minimum right-of-way and paved width for streets, thoroughfares, alleys, or pedestrian ways included in any subdivision shall not be less than the minimum dimensions for each classification as follows: PAVED RIGHT-OF-WAY (face to face of curb) Arterial Street 100 feet 52 feet Collector Street 70 feet 44 feet Minor Street 60 feet 36 feet Cul-de-sac or Marginal 60 feet 32 feet Access Service Streets Alley 30 feet 20 feet Pedestrian Way 10 feet N/A Private Common Access* 30 feet 20 feet Alleys in Industrial or 24 feet 20 feet Commercial Areas One-way Alleys, Residential 16 feet 12 feet Two-way Alleys, Residential 20 feet 16 feet * The City Council may choose to approve private common access for P.U.D., townhouse development, etc., where appropriate. Standards for said access, however, shall comply with minimums as outlined for minor streets (except ROW) and all other provisions as required by the City Council. Where the existing or anticipated traffic on primary and secondary thoroughfares warrants greater widths of rights-of-way, these shall be required. j) STREET GRADES: Except when, upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the topography does warrant a greater maximum, the grades on all thoroughfares shall not be greater than six (6) percent, and the grade on all other streets and alleys in any subdivision shall not be greater than eight (8) percent. In addition, there shall be a minimum grade on all streets and thoroughfares of not less than five-tenths (.5) percent. k) STREET ALIGNMENT: The horizontal and vertical alignment standards on all streets shall be as follows: 1. Horizontal Radii of center line: Arterial Street 150 feet minimum Collector Street or Minor Street 50 feet minimum 2. Vertical Minimum sight distance: City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 3 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 Arterial Street 500 feet minimum Collector Street or Minor Street 300 feet minimum Cul-De-Sacs 100 feet minimum l) CURB RADIUS: The minimum curb radii for thoroughfares, collector streets, minor streets, and alleys shall be as follows: Arterial Street 35 feet Collector and Minor Streets and Alleys 12 feet Collector and Minor Streets 15 feet Alleys (Residential) 5 feet Alleys (Commercial) 15 feet m) SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE MONUMENTS: Subdivision Entrance Monuments shall only be allowed in conformance with Title 10, Section 10-3 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, and shall be required to meet the following standards: 1. No such Entrance Monument may be located within the public right of way of any street. 2. Entrance Monuments shall be permitted only where an association of homeowners has been established with the legal and financial responsibility for maintenance of the monument. 3. In the event that the monument becomes a nuisance, either through lack of maintenance or other event, or becomes a hazard to traffic, the City may remove said monument at the expense of the property owner on whose property the monument is located, or at the expense of the association if appropriate or both. 11-5-4: EASEMENTS: a) An easement for utilities and drainage of at least six (6) feet wide shall be provided along each side line of each lot and an easement of twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided along the front and rear line of each lot. If necessary for the extension of water main or sewer lines or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots. b) Utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the City Council by ordinance after a recommendation from the Planning Commission. c) Additional easements for pole guys should be provided at the outside of turns. Where possible, lot lines shall be arranged to bisect the exterior angle so that pole guys will fall alongside lot lines. 11-5-5: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL: City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 4 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 a) Engineering Design Guidelines :as well as Chapter 4 of the the zoning codeZoning Ordinance. a)b) The development shall conform to the natural limitations presented by topography and soil so as to create the least potential for soil erosion. b)c) Erosion and siltation control measures shall be coordinated with the different stages of construction. Appropriate control measures shall be installed prior to development when necessary to control erosion. c)d) Land shall be developed in increments of workable size such that adequate erosion and siltation controls can be provided as construction progresses. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any one period of time. e) When soil is exposed, the exposure shall be for the shortest feasible period of time. d)f)In the event that permanent stabilization cannot be feasibly obtained within fourteen (14) days after construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently ceased, and seven (7) days if discharge points are located within 1-mile of an impaired or special waterbody, temporary soil stabilization BMPs must be implemented within the timeframe. e)g) Where the topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the developed area. The soil shall be restored to a depth of four (4) inches and shall be of a quality at least equal to the soil quality prior to development. 11-5-6: DRAINAGE: a) Where municipal storm sewer systems do not exist or the introduction of said system is deemed inappropriate by the City Council, storm water drainage shall be discharged to marshlands, swamps, retention basins, or other treatment facilities. Diversion of storm water to marshlands or swamps shall be considered for existing or planned surface drainage and be pretreated prior to being discharged. Pretreatment shall be considered satisfactory if the project meets the water quality requirements of the City of Monticello Design Guidelines Marshlands and swamps used for storm water shall provide for natural or artificial water level control. b) No existing ditch, stream, drain, pond, or drainage canal shall be deepened, widened, rerouted, or filled without permission from the City Council. c) Where artificial channels must be constructed to augment the natural drainage system, such channels as well as the natural drainage ways may be planned as part of a recreation system. d) The drainage system shall be constructed and operational during the initial phases of construction. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 5 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 e) In addition to their stormwater control function, ponds or other natural drainage systems shall be designed so as to provide an aesthetic amenity to the neighborhood(s) it serves. Where practical, ponds should be located with street frontage to provide public views, and allow the area to take advantage of the visual benefits of the water or open space. Generally, ponds that are tucked behind lots shall not be considered to be acceptable design. 11-5-7: STEEP SLOPES: Subdivision design shall be consistent with limitations presented by steep slopes. Subdivisions shall be designed so that no construction or grading will be conducted on slopes steeper than eighteen (18) percent in grade. 11-5-8: WETLAND SYSTEMS: Where the subdivision of a lot or tract of land contains drainageways, watercourses, floodable areas, or wetlands and thus may be unsuitable for development, such areas shall be handled as follows: a) If said land is designated in whole or in part as park, open space, or other public use on an adopted plan of the City, the developer shall dedicate said land to the City in accordance with Chapter 6 of this ordinance. b) If said land is not designated as a park, parkway, or other public use on an official plan, then the developer shall cause said land to be carried in a private easement in the individual deeds affected thereby, and no permit shall be issued for a building permit. c) The developer may submit a proposal for development indicating how, through site and engineering design, the intent of this ordinance will not be violated if approved. In addition, the developer shall provide a surety bond to the approving City to insure that such will be done at a specific time if approved. If Option (C) is chosen, any development or platting shall comply with the Monticello Zoning Ordinance and/or Wright County Shoreland Regulations. 11-5-9: OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING: a) Every subdivision shall include a landscape plan that identifies areas of public value, including significant views, natural vegetation, or watercourses, even where said features may be located upon private lots. The landscape plan shall provide for the addition of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers or grasses that achieve the following objectives: 1. Establish naturalized woodland areas in large spaces. 2. Establish naturalized areas around stormwater ponds. 3. Establish naturalized woodland areas at the edges of subdivisions, particularly in areas of land use changes or where the subdivision abuts a major roadway, utility line, or railroad. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 6 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 11- CHAPTER 5- SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CITY ORDINANCESDRAFT 11/20/014 b) The landscaping plan shall be accompanied by a reliable estimate of installation costs. The subdivider shall provide a financial security that guarantees live growth of the plant materials for a two (2) year period from the date of installation. In the event the plant materials under this plan must be replaced due to death, disease, or other reason, said financial security shall be extended to cover an additional two (2) years from the date of replacement. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 7 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 Chapter 10 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance 7-10-1: STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this ordinance is provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Monticello through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This ordinance establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. The objectives of this ordinance are: a) To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) by stormwater discharges by any user. b) To prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system, and c) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance, enforcement, and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this ordinance. c)d) This Section is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapters 103B and 462; Minnesota Rules, Parts 6120.2500- 6120.3900, Minnesota Rules Chapters 8410, 8420 and 70510.0210. 7-10-2: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms are defined as follows: Accidental Discharge: means a discharge prohibited by this ordinance and without planning or thought prior to occurrence. Authorized Enforcement Agency: employees or designees of the City of Monticello designated to enforce this ordinance. Best Management Practices (BMPs): schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general good housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to stormwater, receiving waters, or stormwater conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment practices, operating procedures, and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage. Clean Water Act: the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S. C. § 1251 et seq.), and any subsequent amendments thereto. Construction Activity: Activities subject to the NDPES Construction Permits. Currently these include construction projects resulting in land disturbance of 1 acre or more. Such City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 1 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 activities include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating, and demolition. Hazardous Materials: Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed. Illicit Discharge: Any direct or indirect non-stormwater discharge to the storm drain system, except as exempted in Section 7 of this ordinance. Illicit Connections: An illicit connection is defined as either of the following: a) Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system, including any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or approved by an authorized enforcement agency or, b) Any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records and approved by an authorized enforcement agency. Industrial Activity: Activities subject to NDPES Industrial Permits as defined in 40 CFR, Section 122.26 (b) (14). Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4): A stormwater conveyance or unified stormwater conveyance system (including without limitation: roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, stormwater detention facilities, curbs, gutters, ditches, natural or man-made Channels, or storm drains), that: a) Is located within the corporate limits of Monticello, MN. b) Is owned or operated by the State, County, the City, or other public body. c) Discharges to Waters of the State and/or United States, excluding publicly owned treatment works, and lawful connections thereto, which in turn discharge into the Waters of the State and/or United States. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (Npdes) Permit: Any permit or requirement enforced pursuant to the clean water act as amended for the purposes of regulating stormwater discharge. Non-Stormwater Discharge: Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed entirely of stormwater. Person: means any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 2 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 Pollutant: Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, ordinances, and accumulations, so that same may cause or contribute to pollution; floatables, pesticides, herbicides; hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; dissolved and particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind. Pollution: Man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, thermal, and/or radiological integrity of water. Premises: Any buildings, lot, parcel of land or portion or land whether improved or unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips. Storm Drainage System: Publicly-owned facilities by which stormwater is collected and/or conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities, retention and detention basins, natural and human-made or altered drainage channels, reservoirs, and other drainage structures. Stormwater: Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): A document which describes the Best Management Practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges and/or Receiving Waters to the Maximum Extent Practicable. Wastewater: Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated stormwater, discharged from a facility. Waters of The State and/or United States: All water bodies regulated by the State and/or United States including streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, marshes, waterways, wells, springs, reservoirs, aquifers, irrigation systems, drainage systems and all other bodies or accumulations or water, surface or underground, natural or artificial, public or private, which are contained within, flow through, or border upon the state of Minnesota or any portion thereof, or which may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce. 7-10-3: APPLICABILITY: This ordinance shall apply to all water entering the storm drain system generated on any developed and undeveloped lands unless explicitly exempted by an authorized enforcement agency. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 3 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 7-10-4: RESPONSIBILTY FOR ADMINSTRATION: The City of Monticello shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Any powers granted or duties imposed upon the authorized enforcement agency may be delegated in writing by the Director of the authorized enforcement agency to persons or entities acting in the beneficial interest of or in the employ of the agency. 7-10-5: SEVERABILITY: The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this ordinance. 7-10-6: ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY: The standards set forth herein and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance are minimum standards; therefore this ordinance does not intend nor imply that compliance by any person will ensure that there will be no contamination, pollution, nor unauthorized discharge of pollutants. 7-10-7: PROHIBITIONS: a) Prohibition of Illicit Discharges: 1. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses any materials, including but not limited to pollutants or waters containing any pollutants that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality standards, other than stormwater. 2. The commencement or continuance of any illicit discharge to the storm drain system is prohibited except as described as follows: i. The following discharges are exempt from discharge prohibitions established by this ordinance: water line flushing or other potable water sources, landscape irrigation or lawn watering, diverted stream flows, rising ground water, ground water infiltration to storm drains, uncontaminated pumped ground water, foundation or footing drains (not including active groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space pumps, air conditioning condensation, springs, non-commercial washing of vehicles, natural riparian habitat or wet-land flows, swimming pools (if chlorinated typically less than one PPM chlorine), firefighting activities, and any other water source not containing pollutants. ii. Discharges specified in writing by the authorized enforcement agency as being necessary to protect public health and safety. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 4 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 iii. Dye testing is an allowable discharge, but requires a verbal notification to the authorized enforcement agency prior to the time of the test. iv. The prohibition shall not apply to any non-stormwater discharge permitted under an NPDES permit, waiver, or waste discharge order issued to the discharger and administered under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the discharger is in full compliance with all requirements of the permit, waiver, or order and other applicable laws and regulations, and provided that written approval has been granted for any discharge to the storm drain system. b) Prohibition of Illicit Connections: 1. The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system is prohibited. 2. This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit connections made in the past, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection. 3. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line conveying sewage to the MS4, or allows such a connection to continue. 7-10-8: SUSPENSION OF MS4 ACCESS: a) Emergency Cease and Desist Orders: When the City of Monticello finds that any person has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, or any order issued violation(s) has (have) caused or contributed to an actual or threatened discharge to the MS4 or waters of the United States which reasonably appears to present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons or to the environment, the City may issue an order to the violator directing it immediately to cease and desist all such violations and directing the violator to: 1. Immediately comply with all ordinance requirements; and 2. Take such appropriate preventive action as may be needed to properly address a continuing or threatened violation, including immediately halting operations and/or terminating the discharge. Any person notified of an emergency order directed to it under this Subsection shall immediately comply and stop or eliminate its endangering discharge. In the event of a City may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize harm to the MS4 or waters of the United States, and/or endangerment to persons or to the environment, City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 5 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 municipal utility services. The City of Monticello may allow the person to recommence its discharge when it has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the authorized enforcement agency that the period of endangerment has passed, unless further termination proceedings are initiated against the discharger under this ordinance. A person that is responsible, in whole or in part, for any discharge presenting imminent endangerment shall submit a detailed written statement, describing the causes of the harmful discharge and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence, to the authorized enforcement agency within 7 days of receipt of the emergency order. Issuance of an emergency cease and desist order shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the violator. a)b) Suspension due Due to Illicit Discharges in Emergency Situations: The City of Monticello may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or Waters of the State and/or United States. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or Waters of the State and/or United States, or to minimize danger to persons. b)c) Suspension due Due to Detection of Illicit Discharges: 1. Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this ordinance may have their MS4 access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The authorized enforcement agency will notify a violator of the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the authorized enforcement agency for a reconsideration and hearing. 2. A person commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this Section, without the prior approval of the authorized enforcement agency. 7-10-9: INDUSTRIAL OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY DISCHARGES: Any person subject to an industrial or construction activity NPDES stormwater discharge permit shall comply with all provisions of such permit. Proof of compliance with said permit may be required in a form acceptable to the City of Monticello prior to the allowing of discharges to the MS4. 7-10-10: MONITORING OF DISCHARGES City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 6 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 a) Applicability: This section applies to all facilities that have stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, including and construction activity. b) Access to Facilities: 1. The City of Monticello shall be permitted to enter and inspect facilities subject to regulation under this ordinance as often as may be necessary to determine compliance with this ordinance. If a discharger has security measures in force which require proper identification and clearance before entry into its premises, the discharger shall make the necessary arrangements to allow access to representatives of the authorized enforcement agency. 2. Facility operators shall allow the City of Monticello ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, examination, and copying of records that must be kept under the conditions of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater, and the performance of any additional duties as defined by state and federal law. 3. The City of Monticello shall have the right to set up on any permitted facility such devices as are necessary in the opinion of the authorized enforcement agency to conduct stormwater discharge. 4. The City of Monticello has the right to require the discharger to install monitoring equipment as necessary. be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition by the discharger at its own expense. All devices used to measure stormwater flow and quality shall be calibrated to ensure their accuracy. 5. Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to the facility to be inspected and/or sampled shall be promptly removed by the operator at the written or oral request of the City of Monticello and shall not be replaced. The costs of clearing such access shall be borne by the operator. 6. Unreasonable delays in allowing the City of Monticello access to a permitted facility is a violation of a stormwater discharge permit and of this ordinance. A person who is the operator of a facility with a NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity commits an offense if the person denies the authorized enforcement agency reasonable access to the permitted facility for the purpose of conducting any activity authorized or required by this ordinance. 7. If the City of Monticello has been refused access to any part of the premises from which stormwater is discharged, and he/she is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this ordinance, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 7 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 designed to verify compliance with this ordinance or any order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety, and welfare of the community, then the authorized enforcement agency may seek issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction. 7-10-11: REQUIREMENTS TO PREVENT, CONTROL, AND REDUCE STORMWATER POLLUTANTS BY THE USE OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: The City of Monticello will adopt requirements identifying Best Management Practices for any activity, operation, or facility which may cause or contribute to pollution or contamination of stormwater, the storm drain system, or waters of the State and/or United States. The owner or operator of a commercial or industrial establishment shall provide, at their own expense, reasonable protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses through the use of these structural and non-structural BMPs. Further, any person responsible for a property or premise, which is, or may be, the source of an illicit - structural BMPs to prevent the further discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system. Compliance with all terms and conditions of a valid NPDES permit authorizing the discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity, to the extent practicable, shall be deemed compliance with the provisions of this section. These BMPs shall be part of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) as necessary for compliance with requirements of the NPDES permit. 7-10-12: WATERCOURSE PROTECTION: Every person owning property through which a , shall keep and maintain that part of the watercourse within the property free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In addition, the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures will not become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the watercourse. 7-10-13: NOTIFICATION OF SPILLS: Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting or may result in illicit discharges or pollutants discharging into stormwater, the storm drain system, or water of the State and/or United States said person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of hazardous materials said person shall immediately notify emergency response agencies of the City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 8 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 occurrence via emergency dispatch services. In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the authorized enforcement agency in person or by phone or facsimile no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the Public Works Director, City of Monticello within three business days of the phone notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years. 7-10-14: ENFORCEMENT: a) Warning Notice: When the City of Monticello finds that any person has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance or any order issued hereunder, the City may serve upon that person or business a written Warning Notice, specifying the particular violation believed to have occurred and requesting the discharger to immediately investigate the matter and to seek a resolution whereby any offending discharge will cease. Investigation and/or resolution of the matter in response to the Warning Notice in no way relieves the alleged violator of liability for any violations occurring before or after receipt of the Warning Notice. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the authority of the city staff to take any action, including emergency action or any other enforcement action, without first issuing a Warning Notice. b) Notice of Violation: Whenever the City of Monticello finds a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may order compliance by written notice of violation to the responsible person. The Notice of Violation shall contain: 1. The name and address of the alleged violator; 2. The address when available or a description of the building, structure or land upon which the violation is occurring, or has occurred; 3. A statement specifying the nature of the violation; 4. A description of the remedial measures necessary to restore compliance with this ordinance and a time schedule for the completion of such remedial action; 5. A statement of the penalty or penalties that shall or may be assessed against the person to whom the notice of violation is directed; 6. A statement that the determination of violation may be appealed to the City of Monticello by filing a written notice of appeal within 30 days of service of notice of violation; and 7. A statement specifying that, should the violator fail to restore compliance within the established time schedule, the work will be done by a designated City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 9 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator. Such notice may require without limitation: 1. Monitoring, analyses, and reporting; 2. Elimination of illicit connections or discharges; 3. Abatement of pollution and hazards; 4. Restoration of affected property; 5. Payment of fine to cover administrative and remediation costs; 6. Implementation of source control or treatment BMPs; and 7. Other actions as deemed necessary by the City.\\ b)c) If abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected property is required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which such remediation or restoration must be completed. Said notice shall further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore within the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator. 7-10-15: APPEAL OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION: Any person receiving a Notice of Violation may appeal the determination of the authorized enforcement agency. The notice of appeal must be received within 14 calendar days from the date of the Notice of Violation. Hearing on the appeal before the appropriate authority or his/her designee shall take place within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice of appeal. The decision of the municipal authority or their designee shall be final. 7-10-16: ENFORCEMENT MEASURES AFTER APPEAL: If the violation has not been corrected pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Notice of Violation, or, in the event of an appeal, within 7 calendar days of the decision of the municipal authority upholding the decision of the authorized enforcement agency, then representatives of the authorized enforcement agency shall enter upon the subject private property and are authorized to take any and all measures necessary to abate the violation and/or restore the property. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, agent, or person in possession of any premises to refuse to allow the government agency or designated contractor to enter upon the premises for the purposes set forth above. 7-10-17: COST OF ABATEMENT OF THE VIOLATION: Within 30 calendar days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will be notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The property owner may file a written protest objecting to the amount of the assessment within 30 calendar days. If the amount due is not paid within a timely City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 10 PROPOSED REVISION TO TITLE 7- CHAPTER 10 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION CITY ORDINANCES DRAFT 11/20/14 manner as determined by the decision of the municipal authority or by the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, the charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the city by reason of such violation. 7-10-18: INJUNCTIVE RELIEF: It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance. If a person has violated or continues to violate the provisions of this ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may petition for a preliminary or permanent injunction restraining the person from activities which would create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation. 7-10-19: COMPENSATORY ACTION: In lieu of enforcement proceedings, penalties, and remedies authorized by this Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may impose upon violator alternative compensatory actions, such as storm drain stenciling, attendance at compliance workshops, creek cleanup, etc. 7-10-20: VIOLATIONS DEEMED A PUBLIC NUISANCE: In addition to the enforcement of processes and penalties provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance is a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance, and may be summarily abated or restored at the viol expense, and/or a civil action to abate, enjoin, or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be taken. 7-10-21: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION: a) Any person that has violated or continues to violate this ordinance shall be liable to criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. b) associated with enforcement of this ordinance, including sampling and monitoring expenses. 7-10-22: REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE: The remedies listed in this ordinance are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek cumulative remedies. 7-10-23: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: All prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. City Ordinances City of Monticello, MN WSB Project No. 2092-40 Page 11 CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit (7) Time Limit (a) Failure to begin the approved home occupation within six months of the date of approval will invalidate the permit. (b) Upon written request, one extension of six months may be granted by the Community Development Department if the applicant can show good cause. (8) Amendments All requested amendments to an Administrative Home Occupation Permit shall be processed in the same manner as a new application. (9) Appeal The applicant for an Administrative Home Occupation Permit may appeal the decision of the Community Development Department to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals per Section 2.4(H). (M) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit (1) Purpose This section establishes when a grading, drainage and erosion control permit All grading requirements can be is required, how it will be reviewed, information required with found in Section the application, and how unauthorized work will be handled. Requiring a Grading 4.10: Grading, Drainage, and & Permit enables the City to protect the public by ensuring that erosion does not Erosion Control endanger water resources or unnecessarily require extra maintenance of sewers and ditches and/or the dredging of lakes and ponds. A Grading Permit promotes the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in Monticello. (2) In General A Grading Permit shall be required for land-disturbing activity that would require the uncovering or distributing of material in excess of any of the following measurements: (a) 5000 square feet. (b) 400 cubic yards undeveloped land, or 40 cubic yards developed land. (c) Within 200 feet of a waterway or surface water(s). Page 54 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit (3) Exceptions (a) No Grading Permit is required for land disturbances under the amounts specified in Section 2.4(N)(2), or for the following activities: (i) Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property or natural resources. (ii) General establishment of new construction lawns, or the addition of four (4) or fewer inches of topsoil. (iii) Existing nursery and agricultural operations conducted as a permitted main or accessory use. (b) In the case of grading specific to and in conjunction with a single Building Permit, a separate Grading Permit is not required. (i) The Building Permit shall be reviewed and serve as the Grading Permit. (ii) The individual lot permittee shall be required to provide a letter of credit or other security deemed acceptable by the City with the building permit application. 1. The security shall cover City costs for street sweeping, installation, maintenance and repairs to erosion control measures. The bond will be in an amount as specified by the current City ordinance for fee schedule. Said security shall be provided prior to the release of the Grading Permit. 2. The security shall be released after turf is established as specified in the City Design Guidelines and Plan Requirements Manual, and the turf establishment is inspected by the City of Monticello and deemed to be approved. (4) Application (a) All applications for a Grading Permit shall be in accordance with Section 2.3, Common Review Requirements. (b) In addition to general review requirements, applications for a Grading Permit shall also include at least the following to be considered complete (except as exempted by the Community Development Department): (i) Each application shall bear the name(s) and address(es) of the owner or developer of the site, and of any consulting firm retained by the applicant together with the name of the applicant's principal contact at such firm. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 55 CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit (ii) A Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan meeting the requirements of Section 4.10(C). Each application shall include the required number of plans and other required materials as specified by the Community Development Department. (iii) The application form shall include a statement by the applicant that any land clearing, construction, or development involving the movement of earth shall be in accordance with the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan. (iv) The permittee will be required to file with the City of Monticello an irrevocable, automatically renewing letter of credit, or other improvement security in the amount specified by the current City ordinance for fee schedule. This security shall be in addition to the required non- refundable filing fee as specified by City Ordinance, which shall be submitted under separate payment. 1. The security shall cover all costs of engineering and inspection, site improvements, street sweeping, repairs to erosion control measures, and maintenance of improvements for such period as specified by the City of Monticello. Said security shall be provided prior to the release of the Grading Permit. 2. Security shall be released after final stabilization is complete, erosion control measures have been removed and their removal area inspected by the City of Monticello and deemed to be approved. (c) The City of Monticello requires complete application no less than fifteen (15) working days in advance of the desired Grading Permit release date. (5) Review (a) Grading Permit Review Criteria Approval of a Grading Permit shall be based on the following criteria: (i) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is consistent with all the requirements of Section 4.10 and any other City Code requirements; (ii) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is in compliance with all engineering standards adopted by the City; (iii) Whether the proposed Grading Permit is in compliance with any previous approvals for the facility (e.g. grading for additional parking previously approved by a conditional use permit). Page 56 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (M) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit (b) Grading Permit Review Process (i) The Community Development Department shall review all Grading Permit applications. (ii) Applications determined to conform with the approval criteria outlined in Section 2.4(N)(5)(a) shall be approved by the Community Development Department with any conditions deemed necessary. A copy of the approved permit shall be provided to the applicant which includes all conditions and comments. (iii) Applications not conforming with the approval criteria outlined in Section 2.4(N)(5)(a) shall be denied by the Community Development Department. A notice of denial shall be provided to the applicant which includes all identified reasons for denial. (6) Reasonable Conditions In approving a Grading Permit, the Community Development Department may impose such reasonable conditions and requirements as it deems necessary and appropriate to ensure continued compliance with the Grading Permit review criteria and other city ordinances. (7) Effect of Grading Permit Approval The issuance of a Grading Permit shall authorize only the changes approved by the Community Development Department as depicted by the application materials. (8) Time Limit (a) Failure to complete the authorized grading within six months of the date of approval will invalidate the permit. (b) Upon written request, one extension of six months may be granted by the Community Development Department if the applicant can show good cause. (9) Amendments All requested amendments to an existing Grading Permit shall be processed in the same manner as a new application. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 57 CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (N) Driveway Permits (10) Unauthorized Work Work done without the authorization of a permit and/or found to be out of conformance with approved plans shall be immediately halted and subject to the remedies and penalties described in Section 7.6 of this ordinance. Driveways or parking lots being built out of conformance shall be brought into conformance. (11) Appeal The applicant for a Grading Permit my appeal the decision of the Community Development Department to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals per Section 2.4(H). zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz DRIVEWAY zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz PERMIT (N) Driveway Permits zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Complete zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Application (1) Purpose zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz This section establishes when a driveway permit is required, how it will be reviewed, information required with the application, and how unauthorized work will be handled. Requiring a driveway permit enables the City to inspect work Community zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Development done within the right-of-way, protect the public by setting and enforcing Department Review zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz / DECISION construction standards and ensure proper pavement construction. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (2) Initiation of Proceedings A request for a driveway permit shall be initiated by application of the property Appeal Option if Applicant owner or other person having authority to file an application pursuant to Section zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Disagrees with 2.3(B), Authority to File Applications. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Decision zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Section 2.4(H) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (3) In General zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (a) A driveway permit shall be required for the installation, repair, expansion, reconfiguration or resurfacing of any driveway or parking lot intended for use by more than three vehicles. (b) A driveway permit shall only be issued after the Community Development Department determines the proposed plan sets adhere to engineering standards. (4) Application (a) All applications for a driveway permit shall be in accordance with Section 2.3, Common Review Requirements. Page 58 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (A) Purpose (G) Number of Loading Berths Required The number of required off-street loading berths shall be as follows: (1) Manufacturing, Fabrication, Processing, Warehousing, Storing, Retail Sales, Schools and Hotels For such a building five thousand (5,000) to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area, one (1) loading berth fifty-five (55) feet in length and one (1) additional berth for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or fraction thereof, plus one (1) berth thirty (30) feet in length for each thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof. (2) Auditorium, Convention Hall, Exhibition Hall, Sports Arena or Stadium Ten thousand (10,000) to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area, one (1) loading berth; for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof, one (1) additional loading berth. 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control (A) Purpose (1) During the construction process, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Eroded soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation of aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Eroded soil also necessitates the maintenance of sewers and ditches and the dredging of lakes and ponds. (2) As a result, the purpose of this local regulation is to safeguard persons, protect property, and prevent damage to the environment in Monticello. This ordinance will also promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in Monticello. This ordinance is to be used in supplement to any other regulations as required by state agencies. Page 278 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (C) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan Requirements (B) Permits (1) The thresholds for required Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control permits along Section 2.4(N) Grading Permits with the permit review process is outlined in Section 2.4(N) of this ordinance. (2) The Permittee(s) shall be responsible for obtaining required permits from other Excavation within ROW is administered government agencies prior to conducting grading work (e.g. dewatering a site for through City Code development will require one or more permits from the MPCA). Title 8, Chapter 2 (C) Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan Requirements (1) Plan Requirements (a) Grading, erosion control practices, sediment control practices, and waterway crossings shall meet the design criteria set forth in the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, and shall be adequate to prevent transportation of sediment from the site to the satisfaction of the City of Monticello. (b) The Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan shall comply with the NPDES General Storm Water Permit requirements and include the following, as applicable: (i) A natural resources map identifying soils, tree cover including size and type, significant native plant communities, and resources protected under other sections of this code. (ii) A sequence of construction of the development site, including stripping and clearing; rough grading; construction of utilities, infrastructure, and buildings; and final grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall identify the expected date on which clearing will begin, phasing of clearing or grading, the estimated duration of exposure of cleared areas, areas of clearing, installation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and establishment of permanent vegetation. (iii) All erosion and sediment control measures necessary to meet the objectives of this local regulation throughout all phases of construction and after completion of development of the site. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the drafting of intermediate plans may be required at the close of each season. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 279 CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (D) Construction Requirements (iv) Seeding mixtures and rates, types of sod, method of seedbed preparation, expected seeding dates, type and rate of lime and fertilizer application, and kind and quantity of mulching for both temporary and permanent vegetative control measures. Required specifications are referenced in the City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. (v) Provisions for maintenance of erosion and sediment plan, specifically in boulevards, easements and other public areas, and estimates of the cost of maintenance. (vi) Provisions for regular permittee inspections of all control measures in accordance with the inspection schedule outlined on the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan(s). (vii) Modifications to the plan shall be processed and approved or disapproved in the same manner as a new application per the requirements of Section 2.4(N). (D) Construction Requirements (1) Construction Specifications (a) Grading, erosion and sedime Requirements and Design Guidelines. (b) Clearing and grading of natural resources, such as forests and wetlands, shall not be permitted, except when in compliance with all provisions of this ordinance. Clearing techniques that retain natural vegetation and drainage patterns shall be recommended as necessary and used to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. (c) Clearing, except that necessary to establish sediment control devices, shall not begin until all sediment control devices have been installed and have been stabilized. (d) Phasing may be required on all sites based on site specifics, with the size of each phase to be established at plan review and as approved by the Community Development Department. (e) Soil stabilization shall be completed within fourteen (14) days of clearing or inactivity in construction. Page 280 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (D) Construction Requirements (f) Final stabilization on all sites shall become established within six (6) months. The City of Monticello may require the site to be reseeded or a non-vegetative option employed. (g) Seeding shall be in accordance with the City's current seeding specification as detailed in the Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched, and disc anchored as necessary for seed retention. (h) Special techniques that meet the design criteria outlined in Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines shall be in place on steep slopes or in drainage ways shall be used to ensure stabilization. (i) Soil stockpiles which shall be inactive for a period of seven (7) or more days shall include provisions for perimeter sediment controls. The placement of soil stockpiles adjacent to public rights-of-way or waterways is prohibited. (j) The entire site must be stabilized to a minimum of 70% coverage, using a heavy mulch layer or another method that does not require germination to control erosion, at the close of the construction season. (k) Techniques shall be employed to prevent the blowing of dust or sediment from the site. (l) Techniques that divert upland runoff past disturbed slopes shall be employed. (2) Waterway and Watercourse Protection Requirements The Permittee(s) shall implement the following waterway and watercourse measures on the site: (a) A temporary stream crossing installed and approved by the local government unit and regulating agency if a wet watercourse will be crossed regularly during construction. (b) Stabilization of the watercourse channel before, during, and within 24 hours after any in-channel work. (c) All on-site stormwater conveyance channels designed according to the criteria outlined in the Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 281 CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (E) Inspection (d) Stabilization adequate to prevent erosion located at the outlets of all pipes and paved channels. (3) Pollution Prevention Management Measures The Permittee(s) shall implement the following pollution prevention management measures on the site: (a) Solid Waste: Collected sediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and must comply with MPCA disposal requirements. (b) Hazardous Materials: Oil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must be properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or other discharge. Restricted access to storage areas must be provided to prevent vandalism. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA regulations. (c) External washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must be limited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained and waste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed on site. (E)Inspection (1) Notification The Erosion Control Inspector shall make inspections as hereinafter required and either shall approve that portion of the work completed or shall notify the permittee wherein the work fails to comply with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as approved. (2) Procedure The City shall inspect all permit sites once per week and within 24 hours after a rain event. The City shall also require inspections at other development benchmarks as follows and as applicable. To obtain inspections, the permittee shall notify the City of Monticello at least one working day before the following: (a) Installation of sediment and erosion control measures; (b) Start of construction or site development; (c) Close of the construction season; Page 282 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (F) Site Maintenance (d) Completion of final stabilization/landscaping; (e) Removal of erosion control measures; (f) Final project compliance and acceptance close-out. (3) Material Requirements Seed tags shall be submitted to the Erosion Control Inspector for approval prior to commencing work. Proof of application rates shall be provided. (4) Permitee Inspection The permittee or his/her agent shall also make regular inspections of all control measures in accordance with the inspection schedule outlined on the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan(s). The purpose of such inspections will be to determine the overall effectiveness of the control plan and the need for additional control measures. All inspections shall be documented in written form and submitted to the City of Monticello at the time interval specified in the approved permit. (5) Authorization A member of the Community Development Department shall enter the property of the applicant as deemed necessary to make regular inspections to ensure the validity of the reports filed under Section 4.9(E)(4). (F) Site Maintenance (1) Responsibilities (a) Within 24 hours, the permittee shall clean dirt and debris from streets that has resulted from construction work by the Developer, home builders, subcontractors, their agents or assigns. Prior to any construction in the plat, the Developer shall provide the Community Development Department with a schedule for erosion and sediment control inspection, street cleaning, and street sweeping. (b) No development, utility or street construction will be allowed and no Building Permits will be issued unless the development is in full compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 283 CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (H) Enforcement (G) Certification (1) Approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan Plans for grading, stripping, excavating, and filling work bearing the stamp of approval of the Community Development Department, as applicable, shall be maintained at the site during the progress of the work. (2) As-built Grading Plan and Development Plan Within thirty (30) days after completion of site development as per the approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Plan, and prior to the approval of individual building permits, the Developer shall provide the City with an As Built Grading Plan and Development Plan as defined in the City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines. (3) Procedure The City will withhold issuance of building permits until the approved certified As-Built Grading Plan and As-Built Development Plan are on file with the City, all securities as required by this ordinance are received, conservation easement posts are installed, and all erosion control measures are in place as determined by the Community Development Department. (4) Removal of Erosion Control Measures The above specified requirements will be authorized for removal upon the sodding of the rear yards, completion of punch list items involving ponds and slopes, final stabilization, completion of proper turf establishment and placement of the proper conservation easement posts and signs as specified. Inspection is required after the removal of erosion control measures to verify proper restoration. Please refer to City of Monticello Plan Requirements and Design Guidelines for specifications. (H) Enforcement (1) Notice of Violation If the Grading permittee fails to meet or maintain sediment and erosion control measures per the Approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, the City shall issue a Notice of Violation. The Notice of Violation shall detail the default and prescribe a remedy and required schedule for compliance. Page 284 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.10 Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Subsection (H) Enforcement (2) Lapse and Order for Work (a) If the Grading permittee fails to meet or maintain sediment and erosion control Section 2.4(N): Grading, Drainage, measures per the Approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, the and Erosion Control City may, in its discretion, perform the work or contract to have the work Permits completed and draw down on the security to pay any costs. (b) The City will endeavor to notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do so will not affect the Developer's and City's rights or obligations hereunder. (3) Stop Work Order / Revocation of Grading Permit In the event that any person holding a Grading Permit pursuant to this ordinance violates the terms of the permit or implements site development in such a manner as to materially adversely affect the health, welfare, environment, or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or development site so as to be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, the City of Monticello may suspend or revoke the Grading Permit through the issuance of a stop work order or the revocation of the Grading or Building Permit. (4) Violation and Penalties (a) No person shall construct, enlarge, alter, repair, or maintain any grading, excavation, or fill, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any terms of this ordinance. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each day during which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted, shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Upon conviction of any such violation, such person, partnership, or corporation shall be punished by a fine as specified by the City ordinance for fee schedule for each offense. In addition to any other penalty authorized by this section, any person, partnership, or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be required to bear the expense of such restoration. 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Consideration of a request for appeal of Administrative Decision as related to application of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 2 - Tree Protection. (AS) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The Monticello Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, is asked to consider an appeal of an Administrative Decision made by the Community Development Department as related to the application of zoning regulations pertaining to tree protection, Chapter 4, Section 2 – Tree Protection. Specifically, the appeal is of the determination that a subject tree does not meet the required 36” diameter at breast height (DBH), which is the required measurement for consideration as a “specimen tree” as defined by the zoning ordinance. Chapter 4.2 regulations for tree protection, unless otherwise exempted, are applicable to those trees considered as a “specimen tree”. A specimen tree is defined as “any canopy tree with a DBH of 36 inches or more and any understory or ornamental tree with a DBH of 10 inches or more that is not exempted as a specimen tree by this ordinance”. The subject tree, a silver maple, is located at the property line between 612 West 4th Street and the recently approved Vine Street Place plat, proposed by Benoit Properties, LLC. The Monticello Planning Commission considered the preliminary plat of Vine Street Place on July 7th, holding a public hearing on that date for the preliminary plat and variance request related to lot access. During the public hearing, the property owners at 612 W. 4th Street, Brent and Lanette Aitchison, noted the presence of a large tree at the rear of their property, at or near the property line. The Planning Commission added a condition relating to considerations for tree protection to their resolution recommending approval of the plat and approval of the variance. Exact information on the tree size or its location was unknown at the time. The City Council reviewed the preliminary and final plat on August 11th, 2014. The presence of the tree was again noted as a concern by the Aitchison’s during discussion on the plat. The approval condition relating to tree protection was carried forward in the City Council resolution. Subsequently, to address the required condition of approval relating to tree protection, the applicant was requested by the City to provide definition as to the location and size of the tree and recommended tree protection measures. Benoit Properties, LLC Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 2 consulted with Delwyn Colwill, a certified arborist with Tri-County Tree Service. Mr. Colwill measured the tree at 34” and provided recommended protection measures. This information was forwarded to the City. At 34”, the City’s ordinance for tree protection is not applicable. However, the applicant would still be required to prepare and provide tree protection measures to meet conditions of approval. However, the Aitchison’s also hired an arborist to complete an evaluation of the tree. Certified master arborist Faith Applequist of Tree Quality Inc. prepared a Tree Protection Plan for the subject tree. During her evaluation, Ms. Applequist measured the tree at 38” for purposes of DBH. Ms. Applequist’s report was also forwarded to the City by the Aitchison’s attorney. With the above information on the size of the tree supplied to the City, it was recommended by the City Attorney that the City obtain an independent measurement of diameter at breast height (DBH) for purposes of application of ordinance. Mr. Manuel Jordan of Heritage Shade Tree Consultants was engaged by the City to measure the subject tree and provide an explanation on the methodology of the measurement. Heritage Shade Tree’s analysis yielded a measurement result of 34” DBH. Northwest Associated Consultants, the City’s consulting planner, also reviewed this analysis as related to the zoning ordinance and concurred. The Community Development Department’s determination is therefore based on these analyses. Mr. Jordan will be in attendance at the meeting. The City’s zoning ordinance does not define diameter breast height (DBH). The appeal information provided by the Aitchison’s, as well as the sources cited by both Heritage Shade Tree Consulting and NAC, illustrate that measurement of diameter at breast height is variable and can depend greatly on the tree being measured. While measurement at 4.5’ is a commonly cited height for this measurement, multiple sources cite that factors individual to the tree and its site may require measurement at a different location on the tree. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals is therefore asked to evaluate the information presented and decide on the appeal of the administrative decision for determination of diameter breast height (DBH) for application of Chapter 4, Section 2 – Tree Protection to the subject tree. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Motion to deny the appeal and affirm the determination by the Community Development Department that Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 2 - Tree Protection is not applicable to the subject tree, based on findings as follows: a. Diameter at breast height is a variable measurement based on characteristics of the tree being measured for ordinance. Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 3 b. The subject tree has been measured at 34” diameter breast height by the City of Monticello’s consulting arborist, using commonly accepted and practiced methodology. c. The determination by the Community Development Department that the tree is not a specimen tree is reasonable and supported by the record. 2. Motion to find Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 2 - Tree Protection is applicable, based on findings to be made by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information prepared by the City’s consulting arborist, Heritage Shade Tree Consultants, the Community Development Department has determined the size of the tree to be 34”, less than required for classification as a “specimen tree”. Staff recommends that the appeal be denied. Either side has the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to the City Council. It should be noted that the condition relating to tree protection measures is still applicable to the plat per the approved resolution of the City Council. As such, Benoit Properties, LLC will still be required to provide the surveyed location of the tree, recommended tree protection measures, and implementation of those recommended measures. D. SUPPORTING DATA: A. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 2 – Tree Protection B. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8, Section 4 – Definitions, Excerpt C. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Section 4(G) – Appeal of Administrative Decisions D. Appeal Documentation, November 4th, 2014 with Exhibits A – O, including: 1. Tree Quality, LLC Tree Protection Plan, September 12, 2014 EXHIBIT B in Appeal Documentation 2. Benoit Properties, LLC Arborist Recommendations, September 3rd, 2014 EXHIBIT C in Appeal Documentation 3. Heritage Shade Tree Consulting Report, October 7th, 2014 EXHIBIT D in Appeal Documentation 4. Memorandum, Northwest Associated Consultants, October 8th, 2014 EXHIBIT D in Appeal Documentation E. Letter of Determination, October 22nd, 2014 F. Heritage Share Tree Branch Origination Measurements, November 20th, 2014 G. Subject Tree Images CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.2 Tree Protection Subsection (B) Protection of Specimen Trees Page 218 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance (3) Agreement and Security A landscaping security shall be submitted with the building permit application. Such security guarantees that in exchange for building permit, the owner will construct, install and maintain all items shown on the approved plan and that they will replace and or correct any deficiencies or defaults that occur in the plan for a period of one complete year or two complete growing seasons subsequent to the complete installation according to approved landscaping plan. 4.2 Tree Protection (A) Purpose The purpose of this section is to preserve existing natural resources of the community and to encourage the greening of the City. The City Council finds that the preservation of trees and other vegetation, where practicable, is in the best interest of City residents’ health and welfare. To that end, the City Council has found it necessary and desirable to establish regulations to ensure the City preserves its most significant trees and clusters of exiting trees throughout the City. (B) Protection of Specimen Trees (1) Applicability (a) In General All development in the City, except that exempted in accordance with Section 4.2(B)(1)(b) below, shall be required to protect specimen trees in accordance with this section. (b) Exemptions The following development shall be exempt from these standards: (i) Development on land within the CCD zoning district and all other commercially and industrially zoned properties; (ii) Development on land containing an existing single-family detached residential dwelling on a lot-of-record which cannot be further subdivided. (2) Separate Plan Required The location, species, and size of all specimen trees to be retained in accordance with this section shall be depicted on a separate inventory and protection plan clearly depicting all required information. CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.2 Tree Protection Subsection (B) Protection of Specimen Trees City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 219 (3) General Requirement (a) No specimen tree may be removed, except in accordance with Section 4.2(B)(4), Removal of a Specimen Tree. (b) All specimen trees shall have the following protections, whether located on public or private land: (i) Cutting, Removal, or Harm Prohibited Specimen trees shall not be cut, removed, pushed over, killed, or otherwise harmed. (ii) Paving or Soil Compaction Prohibited The area within the dripline of any specimen tree shall not be subject to paving or soil compaction greater than ten percent of the total area within the dripline, or within 12 feet of the tree trunk. (4) Removal of a Specimen Tree Specimen trees may be removed if the landowner demonstrates to the Community Development Department that one of the following sets of conditions is met: (a) Removal of a Healthy Specimen Tree A specimen tree that is in healthy condition may only be removed if all of the following standards are met: (i) The specimen tree prevents development of a lot platted prior to the effective date of this ordinance as denoted in Section 1.4 in a way that limits building area to less than otherwise allowed, or hinders compliance with the standards in Chapters 3, 4, or 5. (ii) Mitigation is provided in accordance with Section 4.2(B)(5), Replacement/Mitigation of Specimen Trees. (b) Removal of a Severely Diseased, High Risk, or Dying Specimen Tree A specimen tree that is certified as being severely diseased, high risk, or dying by a certified arborist may be removed without required mitigation. (5) Replacement/Mitigation of Specimen Trees Those causing the destruction or removal of a healthy specimen tree, unless exempted by this ordinance, shall be responsible for the following mitigation: “Specimen Tree” is defined in Section 8.4 CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.2 Tree Protection Subsection (C) Tree Protection During Construction Page 220 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance (a) Replacement Trees Required (i) Each healthy specimen tree removed or destroyed shall be replaced with three or more replacement trees equaling or exceeding a total of eighteen (18) aggregate caliper inches. (ii) The required replacement trees shall be planted within 12 months of the removal or destruction of the specimen tree. (b) Location of Replacement Trees Replacement trees shall be either planted on the parcel of land from which the specimen tree was removed if sufficient space is available, or placed on nearby lands in accordance with Section 4.1(E), Alternative Landscape Plan. (c) Establishment Period Replacement trees shall be maintained through an establishment period of at least two complete growing seasons. The applicant shall guarantee the survival and health of all replacement trees during the establishment period and guarantee any associated replacement costs. If the replacement trees do not survive the establishment period, the applicant shall purchase and install new replacement trees. (C) Tree Protection During Construction (1) Owner’s Responsibility During development, the owner or developer shall be responsible for the erection of any and all barriers necessary to protect any existing or installed vegetation from damage both during and after construction. (2) Tree Protection Fencing & Tree Save Areas (a) Where Required Specimen trees and other existing trees being used for credit towards landscaping requirements shall be fenced with a sturdy and visible fence before grading or other development activity begins. Fencing shall be erected no closer than one linear foot to the tree’s dripline. The Community Development Department shall consider the existing site conditions in determining the exact location for tree protection fencing. Areas located inside of tree protection fencing are considered “tree save areas”. Section 4.1(E): Alternative Landscape Plan CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.2 Tree Protection Subsection (C) Tree Protection During Construction City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 221 (b) Inspection All tree protection measures shall be inspected and approved by the City prior to start of any land disturbing activities. Failure to have tree protection measures approved prior to the commencement of construction is a violation of this ordinance. (c) When Required No construction, grading, equipment or material storage, or any other activity shall be allowed within the tree save (fenced) area. Fencing shall be maintained until after the final site inspection. (3) Encroachments into Tree Save Areas Encroachments into specimen tree save areas shall occur only when no other alternative exists. If such an encroachment is anticipated, the following preventive measures shall be employed: (a) Soil Compaction Where compaction might occur due to construction traffic or materials delivery through a tree save area, the area must first be mulched with a minimum four inch layer of wood chips. Equipment or materials storage shall not be allowed within a tree save area. (b) Fill No fill shall be placed within a specimen tree save area without adequate venting to allow air and water to reach the roots. (c) Chemical Contamination Trees located within a specimen tree save area shall be protected from chemical contamination from liquids or other materials, including but not limited to paint, chemical solvents, gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, concrete spoils, or rinse water from vehicle cleaning, including rinsing of concrete truck tanks and chutes. (d) Paving Limitations Except for driveway access points, sidewalks, curb, and gutter; no paving shall occur within five feet of a specimen tree save area unless authorized through an alternative landscaping plan [See Section 4.1(E), Alternative Landscaping Plan]. CHAPTER 4: FINISHING STANDARDS Section 4.2 Tree Protection Subsection (D) Tree Preservation Incentives Page 222 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance (D) Tree Preservation Incentives (1) Tree Preservation Credits In order to encourage the preservation of as many healthy trees as practical on a development site, credit towards the minimum landscaping requirements shall be applied to all existing trees retained on a site that are not specimen trees that comply with the credit standards of this subsection. Credits are offered only for trees that are not required to be retained by other sections of this ordinance. Credits shall be granted in accordance with the following standards: (a) Credit Amount A credit of one-and-one-quarter (1.25) multiplied by the aggregate caliper of trees that are not specimen trees shall be credited and applied towards the landscaping standards in Section 4.1, Landscaping and Screening, when the trees that are saved comply with the following minimum size standards: (i) Canopy Trees Canopy trees, whether deciduous or evergreen, of seven inches in caliper or greater, measured six inches above ground level. (ii) Understory/Ornamental Trees Understory or ornamental trees, whether deciduous or evergreen, of four inches in caliper or greater, measured four inches above ground level. (b) Credit Applied Towards Required Plantings The credit shall be applied to the aggregate tree caliper inch standards for landscaping. In no case shall credits substitute for more than 75 percent of the required landscaping material. (c) Exclusions to Credit Provisions Dead, dying or diseased trees shall not be used towards crediting. (2) Reduction in the Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces Up to a five percent reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required on a development site shall be allowed if the reduction in the amount of required pavement will preserve the root zones of existing healthy specimen trees. The amount of reduction can be determined only after taking into consideration any unique site conditions and the impact of the reduction on parking needs for the use, and must be agreed upon by both the applicant and the Community Development Department. Alternative paving materials may be required by the Community Development Department in cases where required parking areas encroach upon root zones. CHAPTER 8: RULES & DEFINITIONS Section 8.4 Definitions Subsection (B) Lots Page 452 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance TRASH HANDLING AND RECYLCING COLLECTION AREA: Areas designated for the accumulation, storage and pick-up of refuse and recyclable material associated with multi- family home sites, civic and institutional uses, office uses, commercial uses, and industrial uses. This definition does not include trash and recycling containers associated with single family dwellings, or townhome units which do not utilize a communal location for trash and recycling. TREE, CANOPY: A tree that has an expected height at maturity of 30 feet or more. TREE, ORNAMENTAL: A small tree that has high visual impact typically grown for the beauty of its foliage and flowers rather than its functional reasons. TREE, SPECIMEN: Any canopy tree with a DBH of 36 inches or more and any understory or ornamental tree with a DBH of 10 inches or more that is not exempted as a specimen tree by this ordinance. TREE, UNDERSTORY: A tree that has an expected height at maturity of no greater than 30 feet. TREE SAVE AREA: The area around a specimen tree that extends one linear foot around the tree’s dripline. TRASH HANDLING AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA: Areas containing large dumpsters or compactors used to temporarily store trash and recycling materials prior to a regularly scheduled pick up. Such facilities are typically associated with multi-family buildings of more than four units, commercial operations and industrial sites. TRUCK OR FREIGHT TERMINAL: A use where buses, trucks, and cargo are stored, where loading and unloading is carried on regularly, and where minor maintenance of these types of vehicles is performed. UNDERSTORY TREE: A tree that has an expected height at maturity of no greater than 30 feet. UPLAND: Means all lands at an elevation above the ordinary high water mark. USE: The purpose or activity for which the land or building thereon is designated, arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied, utilized, or maintained, and shall include the performance of such activity as defined by the performance standards of this ordinance. CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (G) Appeal of Administrative Decisions Page 42 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance (G) Appeal of Administrative Decisions (1) Purpose and Scope This subsection sets out the procedure to follow when a person claims to have been aggrieved or affected by an administrative decision made under this ordinance. (2) Initiation of Proceedings Appeals shall be initiated by the person aggrieved or affected by any order, decision, determination, or interpretation made by the Community Development Department or other administrative official of the City charged with the administration or enforcement of this ordinance. (3) Procedure (a) Submission of Appeal (Application) (i) An Appeal pursuant to this subsection shall be initiated by filing a written appeal of the administrative decision or determination within 10 business days of the date of the order, decision, determination, or interpretation with the Community Development Department or other administrative official from whom the Appeal is taken. (ii) All applications for an appeal shall be in accordance with Section 2.3, Common Review Requirements. (b) Review by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals (i) Upon receiving the written Appeal of the administrative decision or determination, the Community Development Department shall place the matter on the next available agenda of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. (ii) A report prepared by the Community Development Department which is accompanied by all relevant papers, documents, and other materials relating to the order, decision, determination, or interpretation shall be provided to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals prior to the meeting. These materials shall constitute the record of the appeal. (iii) Following review of the appeal, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall adopt findings of fact and make a decision on the appeal. (iv) Decisions of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals are final unless the appellant files a second written appeal outlining the basis for the appeal within five (5) business days of the decision. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Option to Appeal the Board's Decision to the City Council Board of Adjustment Review / DECISION Community Development Report Writen for the Board of Adjusment ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL Complete Application CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements Subsection (H) Building Permits City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 43 (c) Review by the City Council (i) Upon receiving a second written appeal of the decision rendered by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, the Community Development Department shall place the matter on the next available agenda of the City Council. (ii) Materials constituting the record of appeal from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals review shall be provided to the City Council for examination prior to the meeting. (iii) Following review of the appeal, the City Council shall review and decide on the appeal in accordance with this chapter and state law. (4) Review Criteria An order, decision, determination, or interpretation shall not be reversed or modified unless there is competent, material, and substantial evidence in the record that the order, decision, determination, or interpretation fails to comply with either the procedural, substantive requirements, or intent of this ordinance or state law. (5) Conditions The City Council may impose conditions upon their decision to ensure that the requirements and purposes of this ordinance are followed. (H) Building Permits (1) Purpose This section establishes when obtaining a building permit is required, how it will be reviewed, what surveys may be required to track construction, and how unauthorized work will be handled. (2) In General (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, alter, construct, enlarge, expand, repair, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure, or portion thereof, within the City of Monticello until proper permits have been issued by the Community Development Department. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Appeal Option if Applicant Disagrees with Decision Section 2.4(H) Community Development Department Review / DECISION BUILDING PERMIT Complete Application 61#47#4:#56#82#2:#35#77# Ejtubodf!up!Hspvoe TFTFTF o0bo0b TXTXTX Ejsfdujpo!pg!Csbodi!Hspxui TTT XXX OFOF Mpdbujpo!po!Usvol Usvol!Gfbuvsf Upq!pg!Csbodi!Cbsl!SjehfUpq!pg!Csbodi!Cbsl!Sjehf foe!pg!Csbodi!Cbsl!Sjehf Cpuupn!pg!csbodi!ujttvf!cvmhfCpuupn!pg!csbodi!ujttvf!cvmhf Qsvojoh!xpvoe!.!Dfoufs!pg!xpvoe Cfhjoojoh!pg!Csbodi!ujttvf!joefoubujpo joefoubujpo!'!foe!pg!Csbodi!Cbsl!Sjehf Effqftu!bsfb!pg!Csbodi!ujttvf!joefoubujpo!'! Qsvojoh!xpvoe!.!Effqftu!bsfb!pg!Csbodi!ujttvf! Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 7. Consideration of recommendation regarding 2015 Planning Commission Appointments. (AS) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission is asked to take action on two decisions. The first relates to 2014 expiring member terms, the second is for recommendation on the appointment of two persons to the open positions on the Commission. City records indicate that Commissioner Burvee’s term on the Planning Commission expires in December of 2014. A listing of the current terms is provided below for reference. The Commissioner’s terms are staggered in three year increments. Sam Burvee 3 yr 12/2014 OPEN 3 yr 12/2014 Alan Heidemann 3 yr 12/2015 appointed 2/10/14 Brad Fyle, Chair 3 yr 12/2016 renewed 12/9/13 Charlotte Gabler (OPEN IN 2015) 3 yr 12/2016 renewed 12/9/13 Lloyd Hilgart Council liaison In relationship to the two open positions, the Commission is asked to recommend to the City Council the appointment of two new commissioners; one for Commissioner Charlotte Gabler’s position and a second for the open position recently vacated by Grant Sala. Charlotte Gabler’s term will expire in 2016, so the person appointed to her position will fill out her term for an initial two year commitment. Grant Sala’s term would have expired in 2014 as noted, so the person appointed to that position will serve a full three year term. In January, the Planning Commission will also need to appoint a chair and vice chair for 2015. Currently, Commission Fyle serves as Chair of the Commission. Commissioner Gabler serves as Vice Chair. The City Council will ratify appointments to the Commission on January 12th, 2014. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Decision 1: Expiring Terms 1. Motion to recommend the appointment of Commissioner Burvee for a three-year term on the Planning Commission. 2. Motion of other. Planning Commission Agenda – 12/02/14 Decision 2: Planning Commission Open Positions 1. Motion to recommend appointment of _______________ to a three year term on the Planning Commission and appointment of _________________ to fill out the remainder of a three year term on the Planning Commission. 2. Motion of other. C. SUPPORTING DATA: A. City Code Title 2, Chapter 1 - Planning Commission MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II/Chpt 2/Page 1 CHAPTER 1 PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION: 2-1-1:Composition 2-1-2:Organi zati on; M eetin gs 2-1-1:COMPOSITION: The Planning Commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Council. No member of the Planning Commission shall hold any ot he r p ub li c o ff ic e i n t he Ci ty. All members shall be appointed for three year terms; however, said term may be terminated earlier by the Council. One member shall hold office until December 31, 2000; two members shall hold office until December 31, 2001 and two members shall hold office until December 31, 2002. Annually thereafter, appointments shall be made for the term of three years. Said terms are to commence on the day of appointment. Vacancies during the terms shall be filled by the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, take an oath that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office. All members who attend at least one monthly meeting shall receive compensation of $50.00 for that month. (1/10/00, #337) All members who attend a special meeting requested by an applicant who pays a special meeting fee set by the City shall received additional compensation of$50 for each special meeting attended. (11/22/99, #336) 2-1-2:ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS: The Commission shall elect a chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one year, and the Commission may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. This meeting shall be held on the first Tuesday. Regular meetings shall commence at seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. Hearings shall be heard as soon thereafter as possible. The Planning Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, and findings, which record shall be a public record.