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Home My WebLink About2017-01-25 ENR Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION ,January 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers-Maplewood City Hall 1830 CountyRoad B East 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Agenda 4.Approval of Minutes:December 19, 2016 5.New Business a.Election of Chair and Vice Chair b.Local Energy Planning c.2017 Goal Setting 6.Unfinished Business a.Urban Agriculture Zoning Review 7.Visitor Presentations 8.Commission Presentations 9.Staff Presentations a.January 31, 2017, Republic Service Landfill and Recycling Center Tour b.Nature Center Programs 10.Adjourn Agenda Item 4 MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Monday,December 19, 2016 Council Chambers, City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was calledto order at 7:03 p.m.by Chair Miller. 2. ROLL CALL Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present MaryHenderson, Commissioner Present Mollie Miller, Chair Present Ann Palzer, Commissioner Absent Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present Ryan Ries, Commissioner Present Tom Sinn, Vice Chair Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Miller requested an update on the Trash/Recycling Contract Review. Environmental Planner Finwall stated she would provide abrief update during Staff Presentations as 9.c. (Trash/Recycling Contract Review). Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CommissionerButtleman. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CommissionerRiesmoved to approvethe November 21, 2016, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerHenderson. Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a.Resolution of Appreciation for Environmental and Natural Resources Commissioner Ginny Yingling. i.Environmental Planner Finwall read the resolution of appreciation for ENR Commissioner Ginny Yingling. December 19, 2016 1 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes CommissionerButtleman moved toapprove the resolution of appreciation for Ginny Yingling for her years of service on theENR Commission. Seconded by CommissionerRies.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS a.Urban Agriculture Zoning Review i.Environmental Planner Finwall reviewed the updateson the Urban Agriculture Zoning Review. The Commission proposed the following changes: Poultry –The keeping of poultry should be allowed in all zoning districts with a poultry permit. The City should not require CUPs for this use at schools, churches, or institutions as proposed. Goats – o Check with goat keepers to see how much space is required per goat. If the City’s regulations don’t allow enough goats in one area for vegetative managementit will defeat the purpose. Goats will be spread out too far and will begin to eat noninvasive plants. o Change the neighborhood consent to a majorityconsent, the same as the poultry permits. Beekeeping –Put all beekeeping best practice items under on section. Community gardens –Community gardens should be allowed with a simple permit or license, not a CUP. Commissioner Riesmovedtoapprove the animal agriculture ordinance amendments with changes as noted during the meeting. Seconded by CommissionerHenderson.Ayes –All The motion passed. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None present. 8.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Reschedule January and February ENR Commission Meetings due to National Holidays (proposed dates: Wednesday, January 25 and Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Environmental Planner Finwall stated she would send a follow up email to check with Commissioners on available dates. The rescheduled dates will be announced soon. b.Nature Center Programs December 19, 2016 2 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Commissioners presented the upcoming Nature Center Programs. For more information contact the Maplewood Nature Center at (651) 249-2170. c.Trash/Recycling Contract Review Environmental PlannerFinwall updated the Commission on the Trash/Recycling contract review. The City attorney and management are reviewing the contracts for thepossibility of extensions. Staff will continue to keep the Commission up to dateonthe status. 10.ADJOURNMENT Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. December 19, 2016 3 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Agenda Item 5.a. MEMORANDUM TO:Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: January 20, 2017 for the January 25ENR Commission Meeting SUBJECT: Election of Chair and Vice Chair The Environmental and NaturalResources (ENR) Commission ordinance requires that the Commission elect a chair and vice-chair to run the meetings each year. In 2016 the ENR Commission elected Commissioner Miller to be the chair and Commissioner Sinn to be the vice- chair. During the January 25 ENR Commission meeting the Commission should appoint a chair and vice-chair for 2017, and vote on those appointees. Agenda Item 5.b. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner DATE: January 19, 2017 for the January 20 Environmental Commission Meeting SUBJECT:Local Energy Planning Introduction The Metropolitan Council is tasked with ensuring the orderly and economic development in the seven-county metropolitan area.The Metropolitan Land Planning Act (§473)outlines the Council’s role in regional policy and planningand requires the Council to adopta regional development planevery ten years. Thrive MSP 2040is the vision for our region through 2040 andestablishes the comprehensive development guide. The Council is also responsible for reviewing local comprehensive plans and providing technical assistance to communities as they work through their local comprehensive planning process. Local governments must update their comprehensive plansevery ten years. The plans reflect regional policies at the same time as identifying important local goals and objectives. Minnesota Statute requires six plan elements to be included in local comprehensive plans: Land Use, Transportation,Water Resources (Wastewater, Surface Water, Water Supply),Park & Trails,Housing, and Plan Implementation.Other plan elements are identified as issues of regional importance and are reflective of Thrive MSP 2040’s Comprehensive Plan Elements policiesincluding resilience and economic competitiveness. Comprehensive plan updates must be complete by December 31, 2018. Maplewood will formally kick off our comprehensive planning process in early 2017. Throughout 2017 and 2018 the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission will review various chapters of the City’s comprehensive plan and help create environmental goals for the City. During the January 25 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting the Commission will begin their review of local energy planning. Discussion Resilience The Resilience Chapter of the comprehensive plan should integrate strategies that will create a more resilient community in the face of a changing climate. It will allow the City to plan for increasing extreme weather events, stress on public facilities, higher costs of service, and planning for economic strength and diversity. Resiliency also considers reducing greenhouse gas emissions so that the extent of climate change does not exceed the capacity to adapt and become resilient. Infrastructure and environment –examples include planning for increased precipitation, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through multi-modal transportation and urban forests. Energy infrastructure and resources –examples include reducing emissions through energy efficiency, energy conservation, and increased use of renewables. Healthy communities –examples include fostering a healthier community through encouraging better food choices and opportunities. Economy and society –examples include planning for regular engagement with residents and businesses, and measuring progress toward goals to help create a strong network during and after critical weather,environmental events,or economic crises. Local Energy Planning Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act of 2007calls for cutting the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 15 percent below 2005 base levels by 2015, 30 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050. Despite reduction efforts, Minnesota missed the 2015 goal and will miss the 2025 goal without additional work.To support and augment statewide efforts, Minnesota needs its cities, townships, and counties to take targeted action to reduce emissions within their community and drive change at the local and state level. Maplewood’s Energy Planning Maplewood hasadopted energy policies since at least 2008 with the adoption of the Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement.Under the agreement cities commit to reducing pollution and emissions within City operations and the community. A full list of energy policies and best practices implemented by the City is included on Attachment 1. Local Government Project for Energy Planning Maplewood is one of five Minnesota cities participating in the Local Government Project for Energy Planning(LoGoPEP). The project is designed to engage local governments in committing to actionable strategies for energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions.It will provide the City with planning tools to help prioritize impactful strategies, including a wedge computer tool which will enable the City to quantify carbon mitigation strategies. The project will also assist the City with understanding carbon mitigationimplementation pathways, outline a plan for action, and measure progress toward our goals. LoGoPEP is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The team includes energy planning specialists from LHB,Great Plains Institute, and the University of Minnesota’s Energy Transition Laband Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. As part of the City’s participation in LoGoPEP, Brian Rossand Diana McKeown of the Great Plains Institute will be present during the January 25 ENR Commission meeting to give a presentation on regional energy planning, LoGoPEP tools for energy and greenhouse gas reduction planning, and assist the Commission with initial local energy planning. 2 Recommendation Review information in this report and information presented during the Commission meeting. Offer comment and feedback on local energy planning. Attachment 1.Maplewood Energy Policies and Best Practices 3 Attachment 1 Maplewood Energy Policiesand Best Practices 2008 Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement Green Team Created (Servesas Steering Committee for Energy and Sustainability Policies and Initiatives) Sustainable Maplewood Capstone Project 2009 State Energy Code Adopted(Previous State Energy Code Dated Back to 1999) 2009 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 2010 Energy Sweep – Partnership with Xcel Energy GreenStep Cities Participation Sustainable Operations (Fleet, Trash Hauling, Snow Plowing, Turf Management, Building Maintenance) 2011 Living Streets Demonstration Project(Bartelmy/Meyer) Renewable Energy Ordinance Nature Center Solar Panels (8 Microinverters - Cooperatively Developed by the MN DNR Solar Grant Program through the Clean Water, Land, Legacy Amendment) Organized Trash Hauling 2012 Living Streets Policy City Hall and Community Center Solar Panels (96,528 annual kWh - Made Possible by the US Department of Energy and the MN Department of Commerce through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) 2013 Regional Indicators Initiative Green Building Code 2014 City Leadership Group on Commercial Energy Competitiveness Environmental Assistance Grantfor the Green Building Code Incentive Program Great Plains Institute Grant for the Green Building Code Incentive Program Minnesota GreenCorps - Energy Focus Energy Education Programming 2015 Partners in Energy – Energize Maplewood!Energy Action Plan 2016 Local Government Project for Energy Planning(LoGoPEP) SolSmart Program Participation (National Recognition and Technical Assistance to Reducing Barriers to Solar Energy Growth) Agenda Item 5.c. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: 2017 GoalSetting SUBJECT: January 19, 2017 for the January 25 ENRCommission Meeting Introduction The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission (ENR) should review the 2016 goals and consider amending or setting new goals for 2017. Discussion Update on 2016 Goals The ENR Commission’s 2016 goals and status of those goals are as follows: 1.Goal: Urban Agriculture – Review the City’s ordinances and recommend amendments that will remove barriers and promote urban agriculture, while ensuring no negative impacts to surrounding properties. Status:In 2015 the ENR Commission formed an urban agriculture subcommitteemade up of three members: Commissioners Edmundson, Miller, Yingling.The subcommittee hosted an urban agriculture tour in 2015 and 2016, and completed an urban agriculture study with recommendations for reducing barriers to urban agriculture uses in City ordinances. In 2016 the full Commission reviewed the urban agriculture study and began drafting ordinance amendments based on those recommendations. To date, the Commission has completed the review and recommendationof animal agricultureuses.In 2017, the Commission should finalize their urban agriculture review with recommendations for crop agriculture (community gardens, etc.) and direct to consumer sales (farm stands, etc.). 2.Goal: Environmental Education – Identify key environmental messages tobe shared during events and public service announcements throughout the year such as energy awareness, increased recycling, or urban agriculture. Status:In 2016 the ENR Commission formed an environmental education subcommittee made up of three members: Commissioners Buttleman, Henderson, Miller. The subcommitteeplanned the educational focus for the Waterfest boothand attended the event.In 2017, the Commission should continue this goal by coordinating efforts with the Maplewood Green Team and Communications department for the creation of public service announcements to be aired on the City’s new cable access channel and other outreach opportunities. 3.Goal: Energize Maplewood!Energy Action Plan – Support the implementation of the energy actions outlined in the Energize Maplewood!Energy Action Plan. Status:In 2016 the Commission and City staff implemented the remaining energy actions outlined in the plan including: a) energy education and outreach to churches (Energize Your Congregation!Energy Challenge); and b) energy outreach to businesses (Building Tune Up Program and Benchmark Your Business). The remaining implementation items will be complete by June 2017 to include Energize Your Congregation!energy party celebration, completion of energy efficiency improvements for the Building Tune Up Programparticipants, program analysis, and final program publication. In 2017 the Commission should continue to support the remaining energy actions. 4.Goal: Trash and Recycling -The City’s residential trash and recycling contracts end on December 31, 2017(with the possibility of extensions).The Commission formed a solid waste subcommittee to include Commissioners Yingling,Palzer, and Sinn. The subcommittee met once to review the City’s trash and recycling collection contractsand drafted a report for the full Commission that outlined issues the Commission should review in preparation of contract reviews. The full Commission reviewed the report and offered comment and feedback on the contracts. Status: Staff has begun negotiations for the extensionofboth contracts and will update the Commission in the coming months. 2017Action Items In addition to any unfinished goals listed above, following is a list of items which may need review by the Commission in 2017: 1.Comprehensive Plan:Comprehensive plan updates must be complete by December 31, 2018. Throughout 2017 and 2018 the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission will review various chapters of the City’s comprehensive plan and help create environmental goals for the City. 2.Mississippi River Critical AreaOrdinance:The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) published new rules for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area on December 27, 2016. The DNR iscoordinating with the Metropolitan Council to implement the new rules over the next few years through locally adopted plans and ordinances. The City will need to update our Mississippi Critical Area ordinanceto meet the new rules. 2.Renewable Energy Ordinance:The City is participating in the SolSmart program, a national recognition program to spotlight solar friendly communities. As part of our participation in the program, the City’s renewable energy ordinance was reviewed by a team of energy experts. The energy experts offered feedback on ordinance amendments toreduce barriers to solar access. In 2017, the Commission should review the renewable energy ordinance amendment recommendations. City Council Strategic Priorities The City Council adopted Maplewood Strategic Planfor 2017 through 2019.The plan serves as the community’s roadmap and is used to prioritize initiatives, resources, goals, and department operations and projects. The strategic plan is a big-picture document directing efforts and resources toward a clearly defined vision.The Commission should review the strategic priorities outlined in the plan prior to creating goals for 2017: 2 1.Financial Stability: Maintain a positive financial position by balancing revenues and expenditures for operations, debt management, and capital investments. Provide quality city services at a level that reflects community values and that are supported by available resources. 2.Coordinated Communication: Create a long-term vision that reflects our community identity and effectively communicates aconsistent, broad-based message and brand through a variety of mediums. 3.Effective Governance: Creating a culture that is built on trust, conveys clearly identified goals and expectations, and isfocused on the City’s long-range mission and vision. The City values progressive initiatives to enhancequality of life, create community inclusiveness, and is committed to being on the forefrontof best practices.Organizational focus on being industry leaders in areas such as environmental, policing, EMS and staff development. 4.Targeted Redevelopment: Guide residential development by leveraging resources to expand the tax base but also createhousing options that meets the diversity of the community. Promote commercial developmentthrough the green building code and innovation that supports business growth. 5.Operational Effectiveness: Valuing organizational efficiencies which arebased on performance measurement and accountability. Nature Center Goals The Maplewood Nature Center sets annual goals. The ENR Commission and the Nature Center partner in many environmental initiatives. Therefore, the Commission should refer to the Nature Center’s 2017goals listed below prior to setting Commission goals. 1.Complete major building repairs & maintenance including duct work, siding, roof, storage. 2.Improve presentation set-up in amphitheater with mounted projector. 3.Conduct pollinator programming at Fish Creekincluding school programsandadult bee monitoring. 4.Develop master plan and phase-in schedule for Edgerton Community garden infrastructure. 5.Complete clean-out of old documents and photos. Natural Resources Projects Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, submitted the following list of neighborhood preserves and open space 2017 goals and major projects for the Commission’s review: 1.Fish Creek –add benches and kiosk, mowing/spot treatment of prairie. 2.Gladstone Savanna –additional landscaping, text for interpretive trail, install playground. 3.Prairie Farm –conduct restoration project. 4.Priory Preserve –install entry-overlook bench area, boardwalk, additional restoration work. 5.Jim’s Prairie –conduct prescribed burns and work on buffer enhancements. 6.Joy Park –install water-related interpretive signage. 7.2040 Comp Plan –begin work on natural resources chapter. 8.Invasive plants –develop better system for managing invasives throughout the City. 3 Events Following is a list of events in 2017which will help coordinate the ENR Commission calendarsand assist in this year’s goal setting: Calendar Year –2017 JanuaryJune (Cont.) 25(Wednesday): ENR MeetingTBD: Turtle Picnic –Emily (Totally 21 (Saturday): Legislator’s Town Hall Turtles) MeetingTBD: Parks WOW Event #1 30 (Tuesday): Republic Services Landfill TBD: Bumblebee Survey at Fish Creek and Recycling Facility Tour July February4 (Tuesday): Fourth of July Event 23 (Thursday): ENR Meeting17(Monday): ENR Meeting th 24(Friday): Maplewood 60Anniversary 12to16(Wed. –Sun.): Ramsey Co. Fair CelebrationTBD: Parks WOW Event #2 17 to March 9: Registration for 2017 Community Garden Plots at EdgertonAugust 1(Tuesday): National Night Out March21(Monday): ENR Meeting 25(Saturday): Earth HourTBD: Parks WOW Event #3 20(Monday): ENRMeeting September April18(Monday): ENR Meeting 1 (Saturday): Kid City Laugh-InTBD: Bee Identification Training 17(Monday): ENR Meeting October 22 (Saturday): Earth Day 22(Saturday): Spring Clean Up16 (Monday): ENR Meeting TBD: Outstanding Owls (Halloween) 22(Saturday): All Park Clean Up Throughout October: Fall Clean Up MayCampaign 6(Saturday): Arbor Day –Trees for the November Bees 15(Monday): ENR Meeting7(Tuesday): Elections 15(Tuesday): America Recycles Day June20(Monday): ENR Meeting 3(Saturday):Waterfest 19 (Monday): ENR MeetingDecember 21 (Wednesday): Fish Creek Grand 18(Monday): ENR Meeting OpeningTBD: Volunteer Potluck TBD: Mini-Fest Winter Wisdom (for all cultures) Recommendations During the goal-setting session, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission should: 1.Review the status of the 2016goals and determine if any of these goals shouldbe carried over to 2016; 2.Determine if the Commission should set new goalsfor 2017; and 3.Discuss implementation strategies for the goals. 4 Agenda Item 6.a. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: January 20, 2017 for the January 25 ENR Commission Meeting SUBJECT:Urban Agriculture – Zoning Review Introduction The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commissionhas been reviewing the City’s ordinances and making recommendations toremove barriers and promote urban agriculture uses. There are four aspects of the Commission’s review including: Animal agriculture (keeping of poultry, etc.) Crop agriculture (community gardens, etc.) Direct to consumer sales (farm stands, etc.) City Programming (composting classes, etc.) During the January meeting the ENR Commission should continue their review of crop agriculture. Background 2015: The urban agriculture subcommittee reviewed the City’s existing zoning code to determine where urban agriculture uses are permitted, or could be interpreted to be permitted, and where there are barriers to the use(Attachment 1).Based on this information, the ENR Commission is reviewing and making recommendationson amendments to existing ordinances that will remove these barriers. December 19, 2016: The ENR Commission recommended approval of amendments to ordinances pertaining to animal agriculture including: Keeping of poultry o Allowing other poultry in addition to chicken (i.e., quail and pheasants) o Increasing the number of poultry from 10 hens to a maximum of 30 poultry with a permit, depending on size of lot. o Changing the neighborhood consent requirements from 100 percent to a majority consent for approval of a poultry permit. o Allowing the keeping of poultry on property that is not zoned single family residential with a permit. Beekeeping o Allowbeekeeping in any zoning district as a permitted use. o Hive placement requirements o Best practice requirements Aquaculture and aquaponics o Amend the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts to allow for these uses. Temporary keeping of goats and sheep for vegetative management o Allow the temporary keeping of goats and sheep (up to 60 days) for vegetative management with a permit. o Require a majority neighborhood consent for the temporary keeping of goats and sheet. o Allow up to 75 goats or sheep, depending on size of lot. Discussion Crop Agriculture During the December meeting the Commission began their review of crop agriculture including 1)community gardens; 2) front yard gardening; 3) private gardening on vacant lots; 4) market gardens; 5)urban farms; and 6) season extenders. In particular, the Commission discussed allowing community gardens in any zoning district with a conditional use permit. After discussing the barriers to obtaining a conditional use permit including cost of the permit and time commitment for review the Commission recommended that community gardens be allowed with a simple permit or license in any zoning district, rather than a conditional use permit. The Community Garden Policy Reference Guidecreated by the Public Health Law Center in 2012 is a valuable resource to creating policies for community gardens(Attachment/Link 2). The guide outlines land use issues that should be reviewed with the approval of a community garden including: Zoning Districts Parking Setbacks Fences Permanent Structures Signage Water Equipment Sale/Use of Garden Products Garden Design and Landscaping Gardener Rules Lease Agreement Equipment Soil Conditions Raised Beds Pest Control Allowing community gardens with a conditional use permit would give the City the opportunity to review the land use issues on a case by case basis. Conditions could then be required on each community garden to address the issues. Allowing community gardens as a permitted use with a permit, however, will require that the City create standards that willaddress all issues for any type of community garden. As a starting point for community garden standards in Maplewood, staff is including the City of St. Paul’s Urban Agriculture ordinance for review. The St. Paul Urban Agriculture ordinance allowsfor the principal use of land in any zoning district for production of food or horticultural 2 crops to be harvested, sold, or donated(Attachment 3). A site plan reviewis required with a small fee(Attachment 4). City staff reviews the site plan to ensure it meets the standards outlined in the code. The Commission should review the St. Paul Urban Agriculture ordinance and offer comment and feedback on how similar standards and review process could be implemented in Maplewood. Recommendation Review the community garden information and offer comment and feedback. Attachmentsand Links 1.Urban Agriculture Zoning Review Study 2.Community Garden Policy Reference Guide(Public Health Law Center 2012) 3.St. Paul Urban Agriculture Ordinance 4.St. Paul Urban Agriculture Site Plan Review Application 3 Attachment 1 City of Maplewood Urban Agriculture – Zoning Review Update June 16, 2016 The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission’s 2016 goal is to review the City’s ordinances and make recommendations that will remove barriers and promote urban agriculture uses. There are four aspects of the Commission’s review including: Animal agriculture (keeping of chickens, etc.) Crop agriculture (community gardens, etc.) Direct to consumer sales (farm stands, etc.) City Programming (composting classes, etc.) Review of Existing Codes The urban agriculture subcommittee reviewed the City’s existing zoning code to determine where urban agriculture uses are permitted, or could be interpretedto be permitted, and where there are barriers to the use.For animal agriculture uses the following ordinances apply: Residential Farm District (Sections 44-71 and 44-72): It is estimated there are 200 residential lots that are zoned Farm District. The Farm District zoning is a remnant district from the City’s agricultural era. As large lots were subdivided into smaller lot residential developments, Farm zoned land had been rezoned to Single Family Residential District (R-1).Livestock raising and handling are allowed in the Farm District with a conditional use permit. Livestock is defined as “horses, cattle, mules, asses, goats, sheep, swine, buffalo, llamas, ostriches, reptiles, genetic hybrids of the foregoing, and other living animals usually kept for agriculture husbandry, or the production of edible or salable byproducts.” Single and Double Dwelling Residential Districts Including R-1, R-1(R), R-E, R-1S, R-2 (Sections 44-101,44-117,44-152,44-192,44-241): o Permitted Uses Single family homesand accessory uses. Bees - Keeping of Certain Animals (Section 10-32):No person shall keep, maintain, or harbor within the city any animal kept in such numbers or in such a way as to constitute a likelihood of harm to the public, which constitutes a public nuisance. Definition of animal includes “insect.” Interpretation – bees are allowed as long as they don’t become a nuisance. o Prohibited Uses Raising or handling of livestock and poultry(except chickens as outlined in Article IX). o Home Occupations (Division 2)with a permit approved by the City Council if any of the following circumstances would occur more than 30 days each year. 1 Employment of a nonresident. Customers or customers’ vehicles on the premises. Home Occupations must not: Have more than one vehicle associated with the home occupation which is classified as a light commercial vehicle. Not generate traffic in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood. Have more than one non-resident employee workingon the premises. Have vehiclesassociated with the home occupation parked on the street. Section 44-101includes permitted uses in residential zoning districts and specifies that commercial plant nurseries and greenhouses on a property with a dwelling are allowed with a home occupation license. Interpretation -aquaculture and aquaponicscould be allowed with a home occupation. o Uses Allowed with a Permit Chickens(Article IX): Keeping of up to ten hens with a permit approved by City staff is allowed in residential districts (except R-1S). Maplewood’s chicken ordinance was adopted in 2011 and allows the keeping of up to ten hens on residential property with a permit. A property owner applying for a permit must have consent from 100 percent of their adjacent property owners for the City to issue the permit. The fee for a chicken permit is $75 for the first year, and $50 thereafter. Commercial Light Manufacturing District: o Permitted uses in Section 44-636allows manufacturing, assembly or processing of food products, except meat, poultry or fish. Interpretation –assembly or processing of meat, poultry, or fish is prohibited, which would exclude aquaculture or aquaponics, which refers to fish farming and closed loop systems that create a relationship between plants and food. Heavy Manufacturing District: o Permitted uses in Section 44-676allow manufacturing, assembly or processing of food products, except meat, poultry or fish. Interpretation –assembly or processing of meat, poultry, or fish is prohibited, which would exclude aquaculture or aquaponics, which refers to fish farming and closed loop systems that create a relationship between plants and food. Conditional Use Permits(Article V): The City Council may issue conditional use permits for the following uses in any zoning district where they are not specifically prohibited: “Public and private utilities, public service, or public building uses.”Interpretation –public service or public building uses could include animal agriculture by a public entity in some zoning districts with a conditional use permit. 2 Urban Agriculture | Saint Paul, MinnesotaPage 1of 5 Attachment 3 CalendarDepartmentsMapsNews Room h Searc (/calendar)(/departments)(/maps)(/news-room) Open InformationConnectJobs (https://information.stpaul.gov)(/connect)(/departments/human- resources/jobs) RESIDENTSBUSINESSESGOVERNMENTVISITORS (/RESIDENTS)(/BUSINESSES)(/GOVERNMENT)(/VISITORS) (/) Departments(/departments)//Safety & Inspections(/departments/safety-inspections)// City Information & Complaints(/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints)// Resident Handbook(/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/resident-handbook)// Zoning(/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/resident-handbook/zoning) Popular In This Section Urban Agriculture Building Information & Applications (/departments/safety- inspections/construction- Overview inspections/building/building- information-applications) Building Trade Sec. 65.771 (/departments/safety- The principal use of land for production of food or horticultural crops to be inspections/licenses/building- harvested, sold, or donated.To establish an Agricultural use on vacant trade) property, you must submit an application for a Site Plan Review Permits(/departments/safety- (/DocumentCenter/View/71614). There is a $31 filing fee for all inspections/permits) applications. All applicants are required to provide a soil test with their Zoning(/departments/safety- application. Applicants can have soil lead tests done for $17 through the inspections/zoning) University of Minnesota. Visit this link for more information on how to Vacant Buildings List submit soil samples(http://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/how-to-submit- (/departments/safety- samples/). inspections/vacant- buildings/vacant-buildings-list) Becoming a TISH Evaluator Standards and Conditions for all (/departments/safety- inspections/becoming-tish- Agricultural Uses evaluator) https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/reside...1/20/2017 Urban Agriculture | Saint Paul, MinnesotaPage 2of 5 (a) Approval of a site plan showing the location of all growing plots, sheds, Accessory Dwelling Units structures, and fencing, with contact information for the site manager. A (/departments/safety- soil lead test showing that lead levels are less than one hundred (100) parts inspections/accessory-dwelling- per million shall be submitted to the zoning administrator with the site plan units) or raised planting beds with soil barriers and clean, imported soil will be required. Building permit required for structures 200 square feet or larger and all fences (b) In residential, traditional neighborhood, and business districts, an agriculture use having an area greater than one (1) acre requires a conditional use permit. (c) The use shall be subject to the Minimum Property Maintenance Standards (Chapter 34) and Noise Regulations (Chapter 293) of the City of Saint Paul. (d) Keeping of any animals other than bees is prohibited. The keeping of bees requires a Keeping of Animal Permit. (e) The use shall be conducted in a manner that controls odor, dust, erosion, lighting, and noise and is in compliance with city standards so as not to create a nuisance. This requirement may be enforced through the provisions in Chapter 45 for nuisance abatement. (f) Any tools, equipment, and material shall be stored and concealed within an enclosed, secured structure. (g) When an agriculture use has been discontinued, the property shall be restored with grass or planted ground cover to control erosion, dust, and mud. All structures accessory to the agriculture use shall be removed. This requirement may be enforced through the provisions in Chapter 45 for nuisance abatement. Standards and conditions in residential and traditional neighborhood districts for an agriculture use with an area of less than one (1) acre: ¶Po.tjuf!tbmft!tibmm!cf!mjnjufe!pomz!to products grown on the site. Sales shall be limited to no more than three (3) sales in any calendar year and may take place only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. ¶Tbmft!tibmm!cf!ifme!po!qspqfsuz!pddvqjfe!fjuifs!cz!tfmmfs±t!exfmmjoh!voju! or on property owned, rented, leased, or otherwise lawfully occupied by a charitable, institutional, or political organization. ¶Tbmft!tibmm!opu!ublf!qmbdf!po!uif!qvcmjd!tjefxbml!ps!cpvmfwbse/ https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/reside...1/20/2017 Urban Agriculture | Saint Paul, MinnesotaPage 3of 5 ¶Hbsefojoh!frvjqnfou!tibmm!cf!mjnjufd to that which is commonly used for household gardening. ¶Bddfttpsz!cvjmejoht!tibmm!opu!fydffe an area greater than ten (10) percent of the parcel or one thousand (1000) square feet, whichever is greater. ¶Ufnqpsbsz!tusvduvsft-!opu!fydffejoh!one hundred eighty (180) days per year, such as hoop houses, cold frames, and similar structures located above gardening plots and being used to extend the growing season are permitted. ¶B!cvjmejoh!qfsnju!jt!sfrvjsfe!gps!any temporary structure covering an area greater than two hundred (200) square feet. ¶Pof!jefoujgjdbujpo!tjho!jt!qfsnjuufe-!opu!up!fydffe!tjy!)7*!trvbsf!gffu/ Composting Sec. 345.08 Residential Composting Composting (the controlled microbial degradation of organic waste to yield a humus like product) by residents on their own property is permitted provided the following regulations are complied with: ¶Container:Composting shall be conducted within an enclosed container (s) not to exceed a total of one hundred (100) cubic feet in volume for city lots less than ten thousand (10,000 square feet) and one hundred fifty (150) cubic feet for lots greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, and five (5) feet high. The container(s) shall be of durable material such as wood, block or sturdy metal fencing material. ¶Container location:The compost container(s) shall be located at least five (5) feet from lot lines and be placed no closer than twenty (20) feet to any habitable building, other than!uif!sftjefou±t!pxo!ipnf-!ops!mftt! than two (2) feet away from the alley if any all exists. ¶Materials allowed:Only organic yard materials, including grass clippings, leaves, faded flowers, weeds, sawdust, wood ash and plant trimmings, lake plants, straw; kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels and trimming, and other raw, non-greasy food wastes; and commercially available compost materials, may be placed in the compost container(s). ¶Materials not allowed:None of the following materials shall be placed in the compost container(s): meat, bones, fat, oils, dairy products and other greasy kitchen wastes, whole branches or logs, plastics, synthetic fibers, human or pet wastes or heavily diseased plants. ¶Odors:Compost shall be properly managed to minimize odor generation and promote effective decomposition of the material. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/reside...1/20/2017 Urban Agriculture | Saint Paul, MinnesotaPage 4of 5 Other Applicable Code Requirements Sec. 34.08. Exterior property areas. ¶Bmm!fyufsjps!qspqfsuz!bsfbt!tibmm!cf!nbjoubjofe!gsff!gspn!boz! accumulation of garbage, mixed municipal solid waste, animal feces or refuse. ¶Hspvoe!dpwfs/!Fwfsz!sftjefoujbm!qsfnjtft!tibmm!cf!nbjoubjofe!jo!b! condition to control erosion, dust and mud by suitable landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover, or by suitable paving or by other means as shall be approved by the enforcement officer. ¶Jo!sftjefoujbm!{pojoh!ejtusjdut-!impervious surfaces, excluding the principal building, accessory structures, patios and swimming pools shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet unless site or terrain conditions make this impractical. For the purposes of this section, an impervious surface includes driveways, sidewalks and surface parking areas. ¶Jotfdu!boe!spefou!jogftubujpot/!Ju!tibmm!cf!uif!sftqpotjcjmjuz!pg!uif!pxofs! to control and/or eliminate any infestation of insects, rodents or other pests in all exterior areas and accessory structures on the premises. Sec. 45.03. Nuisance. ¶Hsbtt!boe!xffet/!Hsbtt!xijdi!ibt!hspxo!vqpo!boz!qspqfsuz!up!b!ifjhiu! of eight (8) or more inches or weeds. ¶Jotfdut-!spefout!boe!qftu!ibscpsbhf/ Conditions which are conducive to the presence, harborage or breeding of insects, rodents or other pests. ¶Cfft!ps!qjhfpot!lfqu!xjui!xsjuufo!permission from and maintained in accordance with the regulations of the division of public health are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. Rank plant growth. ¶Pwfshspxo-!vodpouspmmfe!wfhfubujpo-!tisvct-!usfft-!wjoft!uibu!bsf! conducive to the accumulation of refuse, debris or the harborage of vermin. Other permits that may be required ¶Lffqjoh!pg!Bojnbmt!)Cfft)0efqbsuments/safety-inspections/animal- control-information/keeping-animals-permit)) ¶Tjho!Qfsnjut)0efqbsunfout0tbgfuz.jotqfdujpot0qfsnjut0tjho* ¶Cvjmejoh!Qfsnjut)0efqbsunfout0tbgfuz.jotqfdujpot0dpotusvdujpo. inspections/building) ¶Gfodf!Qfsnjut)0efqbsunfout0tbgfuz.jotqfdujpot0dpotusvdujpo. inspections/building/fence-permit-inspections) https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/reside...1/20/2017 Attachment 4 STAFF USE ONLY APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW Urban Agriculture GT File# _________________ Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) City agent_________________ 375 Jackson Street Suite 220 Saint Paul MN 55101-1806 (651) 266-9008 Include:A)a siteplan showing the location of all growing plots, structures, and fencing. B) A soil lead test showing that lead levels are less than 100 parts per million oryou must haveraised planting beds with soil barriers and clean, imported soil. Name:_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT (Main contact Company:____________________________________________________________ person for project) Address:_____________________________________________________________ City:__________________________________State:_________Zip:______________ Phone:______________________Email:___________________________________ PROPERTY Name:___________________________Company:____________________________ OWNER Address:_____________________________________________________________ (If different than the applicant) Phone:_____________________Email:_____________________________________ Project name / description:______________________________________________ PROJECT ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Project address / Location:______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Farmers Market-Number of vendors:______________________________________ Applicant's signature______________________________________________Date______________ *There is a filing fee of $30 for review of a site plan. This form and otherinformation about site plan review are available at www.stpaul.gov/dsi.Click on Zoning in the column on the left side of the pageand thenclick on Farmers Market/Urban Ag site plan review. 2/19/14 Note: Urban Agriculture Definition:“Principal use of land for production of food or horticultural crops to be harvested, sold, or donated.” (Zoning Code Sec.65.771) -If your site plan shows an area greater than 1acre, the keeping of beesor a temporary structure covering an area greater than 120square feet,you will be responsible for obtaining the correct permits from the City of Saint Paul. -Applicants can have soil lead tests done for $17through the University of Minnesota.Visit http://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/how-to-submit-samples/for more information. -Applicants using compost, referto ourcompost regulations page. -All applicants are subject to obeying exterior property areas regulations found in the property maintenance code Sec. 34.08and the nuisance ordinance Sec. 45.03. Sec. 34.08. Exterior property areas. (1)Sanitation.All exterior property areas shall be maintained free from any accumulation of garbage, mixed municipal solid waste, animal feces or refuse. (3)Ground cover.Every residential premises shall be maintained in a condition to control erosion, dust and mud by suitable landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover, or by suitable paving or by other means as shall be approved by the enforcement officer. In residential zoning districts, impervious surfaces, excluding the principal building, accessory structures, patios and swimming pools shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet unless site or terrain conditions make this impractical. For the purposes of this section, an impervious surface includes driveways, sidewalks and surface parking areas. (4)Insect and rodent infestations.It shall be the responsibility of the owner to control and/or eliminate any infestation of insects, rodents or other pests in all exterior areas and accessory structures on the premises. Sec. 45.03. Nuisance. Nuisances include: (7)Grass and weeds.Grass which has grown upon any property to a height of eight (8) or more inches or weeds. (10)Insects, rodents and pest harborage.Conditions which are conducive to the presence, harborage or breeding of insects, rodents or otherpests. Bees or pigeons kept with written permission from and maintained in accordance with the regulations of the division of public health are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (16)Rank plant growth.Overgrown, uncontrolled vegetation, shrubs, trees, vines that are conducive to the accumulation of refuse, debris or the harborage of vermin.