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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 08-02 PC PACKETCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone :651-747-279 Q E-mail City@ gemlakeMN.org Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 2 August, 2016 Call to. Order of the Planning Commission of Gem Lake: Tuesday, A..u.gust2, 2016 at`7 p.m. at the Gem .Lake City Hall conference room.. Roll Call: Johnson Pratt Wippich Marier Approval of Planning Commission 1. August Agenda OLD BUSINESS Nave PUBLIC HEARING. 1. Co.nditionaI Use Permit. Application —1430 Goose. Lake. Rd 2. New Ordinance Relating: to Rules & Fees for Connecting to City Utilities.: City Sewer &.City Water 3. New`Orclinance Opting Out of the Requirements of Minn. Stat..Section 462.3593.- Temporary Family Health Car.... Dwellings. NEW BUSINESS None OPEN ITEMS None FUTURE. MEETINGS: Planning Commission Meeting:.September 6, 2 16 at 7:00 p:m. ADJOURN: CITY 4F GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3.227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail Cityaa gemlakeMN.org Gem Lake: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2 August, 2416 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Gern. Lake was. called to order by Chairperson Beniamin Johnson. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:02 p,m. at the Gem make. City Hall conference room, The following. members were present: Chairperson Ben Johnson, and Planning Commissioners Arthur Pratt and Derek Wippich. Commissioner Dan Marier was not in attendance. Planning Commission August Agenda: Chairperson Johnson asked for any changes, deletions, or added agenda items. None was given and. upon motion by Commissioner Wippich and. seconded by: Commissioner Pratt; the August 2, 2016 agenda was approved. Ayes - 3, Nays -- 0. OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC HEARING Opened —7:06 p,m., Closed —7.55 p.m; Conditional Use Permit (CU-P) Application —`1430 Goose Lake Rd. Applicant Gretchen Art'ig�5womley requested the approval of a CUP which.would allow the construction of .a 1296 ft2 garage (36'X36`), replacing. an existing garage. The CUP is needed as the replacement -structure will exceed the permitted maximum height and size per the zoning. ❑rdinance. The :garage, as proposed, will not ekeed the height of the home and, as constructed, is a distance of �180' from the nearest lot line. As such, it will.not be seen by abutting neighbors and or the closest public right-of-way. The applicant was present at the meeting and was able to answer questions about the project to the commissioner's satisfaction. The Planning Commission feels that this proposal meets the. requirements for considering and granting. a CUP, as defined under Section 17.5 of Ord. No. 43#C, and recommends, on a vote of 3- aye, 0=nay, that the city council approve. the CUP application. 2. New ordlnance..(Ordinan:ce No. 129) Relating to Rules & Fee.s. for Connecting to City Utilities: City Water & City Sewer The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance (Ord. No. 129) relating to the rules and fees administration of city water and sewer. The commissioners discussed the motivation to craft this particular ordinance and the history of municipal oversight of utilities in Sign In Sheet: Gretchen Artig-Swomley Brad (vast. name unknown — illegible) Jim Lindner Paul E'meo Request for Zonin C zn l.iance Permit City of :Gem Lake, Minnesota 4200 ❑tferIake Road, Gem Lake, MN `553-10. .651 747-2790/92.- fax 651747-2795 c i tv@ gem1 akenu-L. ora (Applicant) is hereby requesting. a Zoning Compliance Perrxdt to allow operation of the. fallowing activity*': at property located at 19 '32 6 se Lai P) o a � ►"yl [ I17ti15SI Q Gem Lake, Minnesota.. (Address) Applicant. O�L C1 ate Contact information: Applicant Mailing address of.appiicant: Iy3o Gras L t rh LR. ? SSIr Phone/cell. 6�7 s r - �a bo Email: ".Applicant must` submit complete description of. requested activity and copies of plants for Zoning. Administrator approval. -'*Add i tional Information. For office We.on1p.. $100.00 fee paid be requested by the Zoning Administrator Approval.. Yes: Signature. and date: No: Signature.and date Comments: $20HO deposit paid Date Application Complete-. (GO day .rule compliance) tar and.for tne.Qity of Uem La MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION. FROM: TOM RIEDESEL DATE: JUNE 17, 2016 SUBJECT: GARAGEIACCESSORY STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION REQUEST: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN OVERSIZED GARAGE (1,296 SQUARE FEET) & EXCEED 25' IN HEIGHT LOCATION: 1430 GOOSE LAKE. ROAD APPLICANT.: GRETCHEN ARTIG-SWOMLEY ZONING: RE — ESTATE RESIDENTIAL Ms. Artig-Swomley is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit which. would allow construction of a.1,296 square feet (36' x 36') garage. The garage is planned. to replace an existing smaller garage. The garage is proposed to exceed 25' in height, which is the maximum permitted by ordinance, unless a Conditional Use Permit is approved, City Ordinance permits garages/accessory structures up to 1,000 square feet. Larger structure s may be: allowed by Conditional. Use Permit. Exceptions. to exceed 25' in height, may also be allowed upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Section 16.5 of the Zoning ordnance restricts any accessory building from exceeding the height of the principal structure. The Artig-Swomley property is 14.76 .acres In size and has several accessory structures .in additlon to the proposed garage. They include: a shop, greenhouse and smaller residence (the pout house), The existing garage which is proposed to be replaced is less than 1,000 square feet in area with a height which does not exceed 25', The garage is proposed to be constructed approximately 1 60'from the closest lot lime. The garage as. proposed Will not exceed the. height of the home. Setback requirements for a. garage per the Zoning Ordinance are: 50' front, 30' side and 1 00'from. the ordinary high water. mark of Gem Lake. The City permits garages/accessory structures which exceed 1,000' in area: and 25' in height by Conditional Use Permit.. Conditional IUse Permits are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance. A Conditional Use Permit means the use is permitted but is subject to reasonable conditions which are established by the City Council. Section 17.5 of Ordinance No. 43K. sets the requirements which must. be reviewed when considering a Conditional Use Permit. In part it states: C) Existing and New Uses. Shall conform as follows, 1) Shall maintain harrhony and compatibility with surrounding uses and.with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development; 2) Shall meet. or exceed ali Performance Standards contained elsewhere ih this Ordinance; 3) Shall not generate .such additional traffic associated with the use that would overburden or exceed the capabilities of streets and other public services and facilities including, but not limited to, parks; schools, and utilities serving the area:. The Artig-Swoml.ey property is a large residential estate w1th several buildings. The proposed oversized garage will not. exceed the height of the home and will not be seen by abutting neighbors or from thepublic right-of-way. If the City Council determines that the proposed structure meets the criteria for approval as defined by the Zoning Ordinance; the garage as proposed, can be approved. TRlpsw cc: admin,file b:artig-swomley 3 From. Gretchen Artig-Swomtey &e100nasC camcast.nel Subiect: No subject bate: Today at 7:07 PM To. gretchenas@ovmcast.nat /�`Illllll Schedule (when.applicant intends to construct)--[ ,)pr 2�j �p Additional information, if required. Permits or Written comments from other agencies (DNR, RCWD, VLAWMD, Ramsey County, MNDot`, US Army Corps of Engineers. Certificate of Survey, or full legal .description Building plans(size, intended use of str otures; e>eterior finishes, floor plans and efevations). 54 REVIEW PROCESS: .1. Submit 15 copies of application and all supporting information to City Zoning Administrator (minimum of 4 weeks prior to Planning Commission Meeting). Planning Commission (1st Tuesday of the month @7:00 p.rn: at Heritage Half, Zoning Administrator schedules public hearing date and provides information to .the W8 Press for time and place of hearing.) 3. City Council (3rd Tuesday of the month a 7:oD p.m. at Heritage mall). STANDARDS: The City Council will approve a Conditional Use Permit only if the followirsg facts are established: "l. There will be no detraction from the appearance of adjacent properties, or Town as a whole.. lei lure 5t 0v-9_r Soo ct LLM f`cz.'2 � � �l r�Lt� r`r� l [� 2. Therein not !ae aesthetic incompatibility.- ncompatibility, W.11l t� trArj hoo 3. There will not be aural incompatibility (noise)- nos) 4: There will not be damage to vegetation. - Ylarie- 5. Traffic patterns will not be negatively affected. - no 6. There is no unnecessary loss of existing natural features. - r- o n e ot v rlyl'- 7. Will not cause soil erosion. _ nD T ri SAMe -E1Je)rt(T f,nt Q=5 rr [A. Gar 8. Will not increase flood potential. r Y-) a g. The proposal is consistent with. Comprehensive Plan and complies with Other Ordinances. DATE: May 259 2016. RE: Temporary Dwelling Legislation --- Summary of Information from the League of Minnesota Cities 1018cUssraiv It appears.that the motivation for the new law is to provide transitional housing for seniors. Specifically in the; event a grandmotherlgrandfath:er.nee.ds a .place .to. recuperate from surgery. But the law has a broader effect. Anyone who needs assistance with two or more instrumental activities of daily life for mental or physical reasons may be eligible to be housed in this mariner. Local governriments may opt out of this program if they determine that:this type of expedited land use permitting for temporary dwellings is not well suited to their community. This was according to the League and it is important that we discuss some, solid .rational. The. League also advises, unless a City chooses not to participate in this program'by passing an. ordinance specifically opting out, the law will require the city to issue permits to qualified applicants:starting on September I, 2016. A permit can.be denied. for. appropriate .cause. The law lists the information required and the requirements that may be considered in that decision. The League of Minnesota Cities. states the.following key components: Creates a new type of perinit referred to .as a temporary dwelling.permit that has a six- month duration, with an option to extend the. permit for six months. i. Requires :that the permit be for a property where the caregiver or relative resides. ■ Allows. modular and manufactured housing (instead of just recreational vehicles) to use this permit process as long as the unit meets all of the listed. criteria. • Lists the criteria for: the structum and the information required in the permit,application. ■ Addresses sewer safety issues with required backflow valves and advance verification for septic service contracts. • Requires the inclusion of site maps showing where the unit will be placed and notification of`adjacent neighbors prior to. application. • Requires applications tospecify the individual authorized to live in the unit. Applies the.permit approval process found in Minnesota. Statutes, section 15.99, but, allows. the local government unit only 15 days to make a .decision on grating the permit. (no extension). it waives the public hearing requirementand allows the clock to be restarted if an application is deemed incomplete, as long as the applicant is notified of how the application is incomplete within five days.. A 30-day decision is allowed if the regular council meeting. occurs only once a month. • Requires unit placement to nneet existing storrnwater; shoreland, setback, and easement requirements.. A permit exempts the units only from accessory unit ordinances and recreational vehicle parking. and storage ordinances. • Sets a default permit fee level that may be replaced. by a local ordinance. • Allows cities to pass an ordinance opting. out of using this new permitting. system. The League is attempting to create a draft .ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 130 CITY OF Gem Lake AN ORDINANCE OPTING -OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593 WHEREAS; on May 1:2, 201.6, Governor Dayton signed.into law the creation and regulation of temporary fainiiy health care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. § 462,3593, which permit and mgulatetemporary family health care. dwellings; WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. §462.3593 allows cities to "opt out" of those regulations; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Gem Lake, ORDAINS as .follows:. OPT -OUT OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593: Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.359.3, subdivision 9, the City of Gem Lake opts=out ofthe requirements of Minn. Stat. §4623593, which defines and regulates Temporary .Family Health Care Dwellings: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this Clay of , 2016, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF Gem.Lake Mayor. ATTEST: William Short. City Of`Gem Lake Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer System Ordinance Number 129 Julyil, 2016 Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer_ System. The City's municipal systems consisting of lift stations, manholes; collection.piping, service piping, force main., and associated appurtenances located within the public right -of way and applicable easements shall be operated. as a public utility and convenience from which revenue shall be derived, subject to the provisions of this chapter.. This chapter shall be referred to as the City's Utility Regulations: Compliance with Relzulatiuns. No person, firm or corporation shall connect any water or sanitary sewer service to the municipal systems or make use. of the systems except in the manner provided. in this chapter. All connections to or extensions of the systems shall be. in accordance with. relevant portions.. of the Minnesota Building Cade, Minnesota Plumbing.Code, and City of Gem Lake Standard Details for utility construction. Sanitary Sewer and Water Fund. There is also created and the City shall maintain on. the official books and records of the City a sopar:ate and special fund to be designated as the Sanitary Sewer Fund, and a special fund to. be: designated. as the Water Fundwhich shall be held. andadministered by the City separate and apart from all other funds until the purposes for its creation have been accomplished. Connections with Sewer Re uired. (A) Existing Structures. Any buildings presently used or capable of being used for human habitation or in which a toilet or other plumbing facilities. for disposal of human waste is installed and located on property adjacent to a sewer main,. or in the platted block through which the system extends, shall be connected to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System within. one year from the date .on which. a cormection..is available to such building. Where.the property owner has failed to connect to the. sanitary sewer system. within ten years or within six months if the'septic. system. fails, the following procedures shall be followed: (1) The property owner shall be notified that it is the intent of the City to connect the property to the sanitary sewer system and assess the cost of connection against theproperty owner. The notice shall be mailed by registered mail to the property address. (2) The cost of the improvement shall include all. costs incurred by the City in order to coiniect the property to the main. sewer fine and shall include City permit and connection charges which must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, (B) New Structures. All buildings hereafter constiucted within the City on property adjacent to a sewer main or in.a platted block through which the Municipal Sanitary Sewer 5ystern extends, shall be provided with a connection to the sewer system for disposal of all human waste before. occupancy of the building shall be allowed or a certificate of occupancy issued. (C) Sewer Not Available. Where sewer is not available to a building, the building shall be connected to and deliver waste to an individual sewage treatment system. Municipal.Sanitary Sewer System Char es. A portion of the cost of constructing and maintaining the municipal sanitary sewer system shall be recovered by the imposition of special assessments pursuant to Minnesota. Statute 429, a connection charge, and a sewer availability charge (SAC) on behalf of the Metropolitan Council. (A:). Connection Charize. A connection charge, as determined from tune to time by City Council. ordinance, shall be .collected. when housing units are connected to the Municipal. Sanitary Sewer System. In addition, before a connection permit will be issued, the City shall deterrnine that one of the following conditions exist: (1) The lot or tract of land to be. served by such. connection has been assessed for the cost of construction of the sanitary sewer inain with which the connection is made; or (2) If no special assessment has been levied for. such construction cost, the proceedings for levying the special assessments have been or will be commenced and completed in due course; or .Q If no special assessment has: been levied, and no special assessment proceedings will. be completed in. due course, a suer equal to the. portion of the: cost of construction of the sanitary sewer main which would be assessable against said lot or tract has been paid to the City; or (4) If`none of the above conditions are met, no permit to connect to any sanitary sewer main shall be issued unless the applicant' shall pay an additional connection. fee which shall be equal to the portion of the cost of construction of the said sanitary sewer Train which would be specially assessed against said lot or tract served by such connection. Said assessable cost is to be determined by the: Engineer upon the same basis as any special assessment previously levied against other property for said main. If no special assessment has been levied, the assessable cost will be determined upon the basis of the uniform charge which may have been or which shall be charged for similar connection with said sanitary sewer main. (B) The Metropolitan Council has established sewer service availability and connection charges (SAC) for all buildings constructed or connected to the Metropolitan Disposal System. Connections with Sewer Required. (A) Existing Structures: Any buildings presently used or capable of being used for hLunan. habitation or in which a toilet or other plumbing facilities for disposal of htunan waste is installed and located.on property adjacent to a water main, or in the platted block. through which the system extends, shall be connected. to the Municipal Water System within ten years from the date on which a connection is. available.'to such. building. Where the property owner has failed to. connect to the water system within ten years the. following procedures shall be followed: (1) The property owner shall be -notified that. it is the intent of the City to connect the property to the water system and assess the cost. of connection against the property owner. The notice shall bemailed by registered mail to the property address. (2) The cost of the improvement shall include. all costs incurred by the. City in order to connect the property to the main. water% line .and shall include City pen -nit and connection charges which must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. (B) New Structures. All buildings hereafter constructed within the. City on property.adjacent to a water line or in a platted block through which the Municipal Water System. extends, shall be provided with a connection to the water system before occupancy of the building shall be allowed or a certificate of occupancy issued. Municipal Water 5ystem Charges A portion of the cost of constructing and maintaining the municipal water system shall be recovered by the imposition. of special assessments pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429, trunk water facilities charges, and connection charges. (A) Trunk Water Facility Charges. The trunk`water facility charge shall be. collected when the property is platted, subdivided or otherwise developed. These charges arerequired to be paid to the City prior to the City accepting the lateral water mains, pipes and appurtenances constructed by the property owner. The charge is. calculated as a lump sum amount determined by multiplying a front foot charge, as determined from time to time by the City Council ordinance, tines the lineal feet of all streets. within or abutting the plat., subdivision or development and shall be computed by the Engineer and paid by the property owner to the City prior to the. issuance of any building.permit. (B) Connection Charge. A connection charge, as determined from time to time by City Council ordinance, shall be.. collected when housing units are connected to the municipal. water system. In addition, before a connection permit will be issued, the City shall determine that one of the following conditions exist: (1) T'he lot or tract of land to be served by such connection or tap has been specially assessed for the cost of constructing the water main and trunk water.systerms with which the cohnntion is rnade; or (2) If no special assessment has been levied for such construction. cost, the proceedings for levying special assessments have been or wiit be commenced in due course; or (3) If no special assessment has been levied., and. no .special assessment proceedings will be completed in due course, a sum equal to the portion of the cost of constructing the water main and trunk water system, which would be assessable against said lot or tract, has been paid to the City; or (4) If none of the above conditions are met, no permit to tap or connect to any water main or trunk water system shall he issued unless the applicant shall pay an additional connection fee which shall be equal to the portion of the cost of constructing the water. main and trunk water system which would be. assessable against said lot or tract serviced. by the connection: The assessable cost is to be detennined by the Engineer upon the same basis as any assessment.previously levied against .other property for the water. main and trunk.water system. If no. assessment has been levied, the assessable cost willbe deterined upon the basis of the uniform charge which may have been or which shall be charged for similar tapping or connection with said main and trunk system, determined on the basis of the total. assessable cost of the water main and trunk water system, allocated on a. frontage. basis,.plus the cost of service or services. Connection Permits. A pennit must be obtained to connect to the municipal systems: The connection permit fee., as established by Gem Lake City Council ordinance, shall be submitted at ,the time of permit application. All permits for service installations sliall be made by the owner of the property, or his duly authorized agent and shall state the size and location of the service connection and all other information as required. The applicant shall pay to the City prior to the issuance of the permit, the total amount of fees or deposit required for the installation of the service connection as. Herein provided. No permit shall be issued. except to a licensed plumber, ceitif ed. pipe Iayer, or homeowner performing "work on. his or her oven premises. City inspections are required for all. connections to, and extensions of, the municipal systems. Statements for Water and. SanitaLry Sewer Use Char es. (A) Water and Sanitary sewer use charges, as determined f -PM time to tune by City Council ordinance. shall be. payable quarterly. Such. statements shall be due and payable on. or before the first day of the second month. following receipt of the billing: Where service is for less than.a quarterly period., the quarterly charge shall be pro -rated on. a monthly basis: . If a water meter is found to have been operating in a faulty manner, the amount of water used will be estimated in accordance with the amount used previously in comparable periods of the year. (B) Penalties for Delirlqu_e_nt Pa,, ram. A penalty equal to 10% of the amount due.. shall be added to accounts not paid in full on or before the first day of the second month following the billing. period and to each quarterly billing thereafter until the amount of the delinquent account plus accrued penalty is paid in full or otherwise certified to the County Auditor as a delirrquent.account; (C) Annual Certification of Delinquent Accounts. Each year the City shall prepare a list of delinquent service charge accounts, .including accrued penalties thereon, in the form of an assessment roll. The City Council shall annually review the delinquent service char ge assessment roll and adopt an appropriate resolution. directing that the assessment tall be certified to the County Auditor .as a lien against. the premises served and directing -that the County Auditor collect the assessment as part of the. ensuing year's tax levy. Service Char es relating to Municipal Water Utili When actions or activities of water customers require coordination with or a call out of City.utility personnel (e.g. turning water supply on/off at curbs tops), a water service charge shall be assessed to the utility account. When the call out.occurs outside of normal business hours; it will be deemed an ernergency call out. The service .charges for regular and emergency call outs will be established. by Gem. Lake City Council ordinance. Discontinuance of Water.Service. (A) Conditions. The City reserves the right to discontinue service to any consumer of the municipal water system whenever:. (I) The owner or occupant. of the premises served, or any persons working an any pipes or equipment thereon which are connected with the water system, has violated or threatens to violate or causes to be violated; any of the City's water utility regulations. .2} In the judgment of the City or its designee, such action. is necessary to protect the purity of the runicipal water supply or the safety of the water system and/or life, health, or safety of its consumers. (3) Any charge for water, service, meter:, or other financial obligation imposed on the present or former Owner or occupant of the premises served, is. paid. (4) Tl e owner or occupant of the premises served has made fraudulent statements or misrepresentations in connection with an application for service. (5) The property is unsecured. and/or vacant. (B) Procedure. Prior to shut off, the property will be posted, and the owner and/or occupant of the. property shall. be mailed notice to the last address shown on the. application on file with the City and current billing: statements. Said notice shall advise the owner and/or:occupant of the reason for the proposed shirt off and that. a hearing may be requested in writing within ten (10) days of the date shown on the notice given to theta. It shall further provide that failure to request a hearing in writing, to the City shall be. deemed a waiver and that the water will be shut off upon the expiration of the ten. (10) days. Authorized Water.Shut Downs. The City shall not be liable for any deficiency or failure in the supply of water to consumers, wliether occasioned by shutting the water off for the purpose of making repairs or connections; or from any other cause whatever. In case of fire; or alarm of fire; water may be shut off to insure a. supply for firefighting: When making repairs to existing infrastruoture or construction of new infrastructure, water may be shut of:at any time and kept shut off as long as necessary. Maintenance "of Service Pive. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer or owner to maintain the service pipe from the curb box into the house or building. In the case of failure upon. the: part of any consumer or owner to repair any leak occurring in the pipe within. twenty-four (24) hours after, verbal or written notice by the City thereof, the water will be shut off. When the waste of water is great, or when. damage is likely to result from the leak, water may be turned off immediately pending repairs. Treatment of Prohibited Wastes. Where it is determined that any waste discharged or to be discharged has certain characteristics or elements which are or may be harmful to the structures, processes, or operation of the sanitary sewer system Or persons operating it, such discharge shall be discontinued. or the waste shall be treated prior to its discharge into the system in a mariner which will eliminate such characteristics or elements. Surface or Ground Water. It shall be.unlawful for any owner, occupant, or user of any premises to direst into or allow any storm water, surface water, ground water, well water, or water.from industrial or commercial air conditioning systems to drain into the. City's sanitary sewer system. Roof drains; foundation drains, sump pumps; and other forms of surface drainage shall not be connected to or discharged to the sanitary sewver.systen�. The City shall. periodically perform Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). inspections. to verify that connections to the OW s sanitary sewer systein are in compliance with the provisions: of this .section. Prohibited Waste Dischar e. (A) No person shall discharge, cause, or allo�v to lie discharged into the sanitary sewer system, any waste containing concentrations iri excess of the following: Pollutant Limitations Maximum for any operating da j Cadmium 2.0 mg/1 Chromium, total 8.0 rxigll Copper 6.0 rngll Cyanide, total 4.0.rngll Lead. 1.0 mgll Mercury 0.1 mgll Nickel 6.0 mgll. Zinc 8.0 mg/1 Temperature 150OF (65°C) PH 5.00-10.04 (S) No Person shall discharge, cause, or allow to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system any wastes which contain any of the following: (1) More than 100 mgll of fats, wax, grease or oils. (hexane soluble), whether emulsified of not, or containing substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32 degrees and 150 degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 65 degree centigrade) at the point of discharge iiato the sewer system. (2) Liquids, solids, or gases which by reason of their nature or quantity are or may be:sufficient to cause fire or explosion or be. injurious in. any other way to the san'itary:sewer system or to the operation of the system. At no time. shall two successive readings.on..an explosimeter;. at the point.of discharge into the sewer system., be more than five percent. nor any single reading over ten percent of the lower explosive Iimit (L,E.L.}. (3) Any noxious or malodorous solids, liquids or gases, which either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard to life, or are or may be sufficient to prevent entry into a sewer for its maintenance and repair. (4) Any toxic substance, chemical. elements or compounds in. quantities sufficient to interfere with the. biolo gical.processes of efficiency of treatment works; or that will pass through a treatment works. and. cause the. effluent therefrom or the water.into which it is discharged, to fail to meet applicable state or federal. standards. (5) Garbage that has not been ground or'coirmniirruted to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely in suspension under flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than one-half inch in any dimension. (d) Radioactive wastes or isotopes ar such half life of concentrations that they are in nortcompliance with present. or future regulations issued .by the appropriate authority having contral'over their use: and which will or may cause damage or hazards to the system or persoruiel operating it. (7) Solid or viscous wastes. which will or may cause obstruction to the flow in a sewer, or'other interference with the proper operation of any dispo"sal system, such as grease, uncomminuted garbage, animal guts Or tissues; paunch inanure� bones, hair, hides or fleshings, entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders,. sand, spent lime, stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw, shavings,. grass. clippings; tags, spent grains, spent hops, waste paper,. wood, plastic., gas, tar, asphalt, residues from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating. oil, gasoline, naphtha, and similar substances. (8) Any waste from.septic tanks or similar facilities. (9) Any mineral acids, waste acid pickling or plating liquors fi•orn the pickling or plating or iron, steel, brass., copper or chromium, or any other dissolved or solid substances which will or may endanger health or safety, or attack or corrode any part of the. sanitary sewer system. (10) Liquids or vapors having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit immediately prior to 'discharge into the sewer system. ' (11) Phenols or other taste or odor -producing substances in concentrations which will or may cause the effluentfroin the treatment works or the water into which it is discharged to fail to meet applicable state or federal standards. (12) Materials which exert or cause: (a) Unusually high concentrations of inert suspended solids or of dissolved solids, (b) Excessive discoloration. (c) Unusually high ,voluine of flow or concentration`of waste exceeding five times the average daily concentration of flow during normal operation. (13) Unusual.ly high concentrations of suspended solids, BOD, COD, or chlorine requirements, in such quantities as to constitute a significant load on the treatment works. (1.4) Any substance which:is not amenable to treatment to reduction by the type of sewage treatment.processes employed to a degree sufficient to permit the. effluent from the treatment works and the water into which it is discharged to meet applicable. state and federal standards. If prohibited waste is discharged into the. systems the offending party shall pay for all clean up and be fined an additional 25% of the clean up charge: If.payment is not made, the Financial Officer will certifi to the County Auditor as a lien against the premises served,and directing that the County Auditor collect. the assessment as part. of the ensuing year's tax levy. Waste Trap and Separator .. nil, grease., and.sand waste traps and separators shall. be installed for the proper discharge of waste water containing: excessive amounts of oil, grease, sand, or flammable liquids when required by the Minnesota. Plumbing. Code., Minnesota Rules; Chapter 4715, the Regional Administrator of the Metropolitan Council, or when the city determines such.traps.or separators are necessary. Waste: traps and separators .shall be maintained in efficient operating conditions by the owner and at the owner's expense; through the periodic.removal. of any accumulated residue. If a trap or separator is not properly maintained, the city may have the system, including affected city sewers, cleaned at the: owner's expense. Tampering With Municipal Systems is Prohibited. No person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any part of the Municipal Sewer or Water Systems. Cross -Connection Control. Cross -connection between the municipal water system and other systems, private.Nvells, or equipment containing water. or other substances of unknown or questionable safety are prohibited, except when and where, as approved by the City, suitable backfiow prevention deices are installed, tested, and maintained to ensure proper operation on a continuing basis as per the following requirements: (A) A backflow prevention device is to be owned, tested,. and maintained by the customerlownOr of the premises being served. (B) Installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow preventers shall be according to the State. of Minnesota Plumbing Code. (1) It is required that reduced pressure zone backflow preventers be tested annually and overhauled. at intervals not to exceed five years, Testing shall be performed by a qualified bacl(flow tester: A licensed plimber qualified in backflow testing shall perform all internal. maintenance to the device. Test results shall be furnished to the City. (2) A person who is. recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health as a backflow preventer tester is considered by the City to test backflow preventers. and certify them to. be functional. (C). Failure to comply with the provisions of this section. shall be cause to discontinue water service, Water Use Restrictions.. A sprinkling ban is adopted in order to encourage water conservation, and to unsure availability of an adequate supply ❑ f City water without incurring unnecessary capital expenditures. (A) Water Use Restriction. Except as hereinafter provided, the watering of lawns, gardens,. and shrubs is prohibited From May 15 through September 15 annually. (1) Exceptions. (a) Property with odd numbered postal addresses may water on odd numbered days. (b) Property with even numbered postal. addresses may water on even numbered days. (c) Private;wells may be used on.any day. (d) Watering newly sodded or seeded yards is allowed upon a receipt of an exemption permit from the Public. Works Department for a period of two weeks. (e) Attended watering of plants, shrubs and gardens may be watered by hand on any day. (B) Enforcement. Violations ofthe water use restrictions will result in a warming letter for first violation,. andthe.iiriposition of administrative fines that will be reflected on the next utility bill or in the issuance of a. citation in accordance: with adopted Council ordinance. (C) City Council Resolution. During dry weather periods,:the City Council may impose additional restrictions on the use of City water by the. adoption of an appropriate resolution. Any violation of the water restriction resolution:shall be referred to the City Attorney for prosecution as a misdemeanor, Private Wells. The use of private wells may continue after connection is made to the water system, provided there is no means of cross -connection between the private well and the municipal supply at any time. Hose bibs that will. enable a cross connection of the two systems are prohibited on internal and external piping. The threads on. the boiler drain of the well volume tank shall: be removed or the boiler drain hose bib replaced with a sink faucet. When both. private and City systems are.in use, outside hose, bibs shall not be installed on piping. connected to the municipal system.: ❑ eration of Fire Hydrants.. No person other than authorized City employees. shall. operate fire hydrants or interfere in any way with. the water system without first obtaining a.permit to do. so from the City, subject to the following conditions: (A.) Permit. A hydrant meter permit to use a fire hydrant for the purpose of purchasing water from the .City is required. The permit.. shall state the applicant's name and address, phone number, location of the work site; and type of work being conducted. (B) Deposit. The applicant shall be required to rnake.a deposit, as determined by City ordinance, to guarantee payment for water: used and to cover breakage and/or damage to. the hydrantor. `rrieter. Charges will be deducted from the deposit, and a billing. or refund will. be generated, (C) Charges. The applicant shall pay rental charges for each thirty-day- period or fraction thereof,. and water use .charges as determined by City Council ordinance. Water Service Contractors. A license is required. All water service work shall be performed by certified contractors licensed by the appropriate. State authority; This section shall not apply to homeowners performing work on their own premises. Water Meters. Except for extinguishing of fire; no person except authorized City eiriployees shall use water from the: water supply system or permit water to be drawn therefrom unless the same be meteredby passing through a meter supplied or approved by the City. Only persons authorized by the City shall connect, discoimect, take apart, or in any manner. change or cause to be changed, or.interfere with any such meter or the action thereof. (A:) Charge. At the. time of the initial connection to the municipal water system, a charge for water meters .shall be paid to the City by customers before delivery of the water meter for installation. Said charge shall be determined by City Council ordinance. (B) Maintenance. The City shall retain ownership of water meters and shall be responsible for standard maintenance and repair. Costs associated With replacement, repair, or adjustment of a meter due: to any act, carelessness, or neglect of the owner:or oceupmmts of the premises shall be charged against and.collected from.the water consumer. Water service may be discontinued until the cause is corrected and the amount charged is collected. (C) Testing; Upon written request, the City will re -read water meters and test the meter for accuracy, if necessary. In. case a test should show an error of over five percent of the water cansurned in favor of the City,.a correctly registering meter will be installed and adjustments to water billing statements will be considered.. In. case the test shows an accurate measurement of water or an error in favor of the consumer, the expenses of snaking such a test, and the additional costs, if any, will be included on the next quarterly statement. The meter testing charges will be established by City Council ordinance. (D) City Access. Authorized City employees shall have access at reasonable.hours of the day to all buildings and premises.. connected to the municipal water system for the purpose of maintenance of water meters without charge to the. water consumer. In the event the. water consumer denies authorized City employee access, the water consumer will, at their own cost, ;provide for meter replacement or maintenance by a licensed pluinber., and said licensed plumber shall be required to provide documentation to. City as to validity of the work performed. Certain Connections Prohibited. No buildings located on property lying outside.the limits of the City of Gem Lake shall be connected to that portion of the. systems of the City discharging into the Met Council Sanitary sewer system, except that the City may permit the installation; maintenance, and operation of a sanitary sewer service connection between its public sewer system and the following described. real property, lying beyond the corporate limits of the City, and situated in the CityNitlage of , County of Ramsey, - State of Minnesota, to -wit: The connection of any of the above -described areas of the sanitary sewer .system of the City is dependent upon express authorization for such connection being obtained frorn the City Council. Maintenance of Sever Service. (A) Liability. The City assumes ownership of the sanitary sewer: service from the main collector line to the connection. if based on an inspection by the City this portion of the sewer.. service requires repair the City shall assume all costs associated with.the repair. The owner of the premises shall be liable for all repairs required to. the portion of the sewer service from the connection point to the residence. (B) Maintenance. The owner of the premises is responsible to maintain. the sewer service.froin the main collector to the residence in functioning condition.. .City Access. Authorized City employees shall have access at reasonable hours of the day to all buildings and premises connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system for the purpose of infiltration and inflow inspections without charge to the sanitary sewer consumer. In. the event the sanitary` sewer consumer denies authorized City employees access, the sanitary sewer consumer will, at their own cost, provide for infiltration and inflow inspections by:a licensed plumber, and said licensed plumber stall be. required to provide doctunentation to City as to validity of the work performed. Non -Compliance Surchar e: A quarterly surcharge,. as determined by City Council ordinance, shall be added. to the utility billing. statement for a property where: (A) An inspection has not been allowed or certification provided within 30 days after notice by the City. (B) The .necessary installations, inspections, and/or repairs have not been made within the time specified. A surcharge will be added for every qual Ler during which the property .is .not in. compliance, whether the non-compliance has been for the. entire quarter or a portion thereof. Water Service Lines. In order to eliminate a health or safety hazard from private property; the City is authorized to. install or repair water service lines from. a City water main to a private dwelling or to contract for such work. The cost of installing orrepairing water. service lines may be: specially assessed against the benefited property and the City may issue obligations to defray the expense of such work all pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 and its subdivisions.