Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/26/2023

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 (E) minimizing erosion and flow of untreated storm water into the Mississippi River are priorities in the district. The RTC District must be managed in a manner that allows continued growth and redevelopment in historic downtowns and more intensive redevelopment in limited areas at river crossings to accommodate compact walkable development patterns and connections to the river. Minimizing erosion and the flow of untreated storm water into the river, providing public access to and public views of the river, and restoring natural vegetation in riparian areas and tree canopy are priorities in the district. (3) MRCCA district map. The locations and boundaries of the MRCCA districts established by this section are shown on MRCCA Overlay District map which is incorporated herein by reference. The district boundary lines are intended to follow the center lines of rivers and streams, highways, streets, lot lines, and municipal boundaries, unless a boundary line is otherwise indicated on the map. Where district boundaries cross unsubdivided property, the district boundary line is determined by use of dimensions or the scale appearing on the map. Special land use provisions. (1) Purpose. To identify development standards and considerations for land uses that have potential to negatively impact primary conservation areas and public river corridor views. (2) Underlying zoning. Uses within the MRCCA are generally determined by underlying zoning, with additional provisions for the following land uses: a. Agricultural use. Perennial ground cover is required within 50 feet of the ordinary high water level and within the bluff impact zone. b. Feedlots. New animal feedlots and manure storage areas are prohibited. Existing animal feedlots and manure storage areas must conform with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7020. C. Forestry. Tree harvesting and biomass harvesting within woodlands, and associated reforestation, must be consistent with recommended practices in Conserving Wooded Areas in Developing Communities: Best Management Practices in Minnesota. d. Nonmetallic mining. Nonmetallic mining requires a conditional use permit or interim use permit issued by the local government, subject to the following: 1. New nonmetallic mining is prohibited within the shore impact zone and bluff impact zone and within the required structure setback from the bluffline and OHWL; 2. Processing machinery must be located consistent with setback standards for structures as provided in section 920(F)(3); 3. Only one barge loading area, which must be limited to the minimum size practicable, is permitted for each mining operation; 4. New and, where practicable, existing nonmetallic mining operations must not be readily visible and must be screened by establishing and maintaining natural vegetation. The unscreened boundaries of nonmetallic mining areas are limited to only the barge loading area; 5. A site management plan must be developed by the operator and approved by the local government before new nonmetallic mining commences. Operations must be consistent with the site plan throughout the duration of operations at the site. The site management plan must describe how the site will be developed over time with an emphasis on minimizing environmental risk to public waters; 6. Explain where staged reclamation may occur at certain points during the life of the site; 7. Address dust, noise, storm water management, possible pollutant discharges, days and hours of operation, and duration of operations; Page 104 of 160