5.2. PCSR 04-12-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Plannin Commission 5.2.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Planning Apri112, 2011 Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
5.2. Request by Briggs Properties for Conditional Use Permit Jerem Barnhart, Pla Mara. er
for hotel (Elk River Lodge), 17432 Yale Street, Case REVIEWED BY
No. CU 11-07
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall apply for all
require permits.
2. The development shall meet all applicable fire codes as required by the Fire Chief
3. No expansion in the number of rooms is permitted.
4. No guest may occupy the hotel for a period longer than 30 days
5. Parking lot shall be striped to accommodate at least 47 parking spaces (1 per room plus 5
employees)
6. Building shall be connected to City water and any onsite wells capped and abandoned.
7. All signage shall comply with the C-3 signage requirements.
Applicant Elk River Lodge, Pat Briggs
Location/ Address 17432 Yale Street
60 Day Rule The City must take action byMay30, 2011
OVERVIEW
Pat Briggs is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to open a hotel where the former AmericInn Hotel
operated. The AmericInn closed no later than April 7, 2010; being closed for a period longer than 6
months caused the Conditional Use Permit to expire.
BACKGROUND/PRECEDENT
Hotels are a Conditional Use in the G3 Zoning district
Focused Area Study
The subject property is within the 17155 Focused Area Study. No zoning or land use changes have been
approved relative to the study; however, the proposed hotel is consistent with the plan.
Case File: CCT 11-07
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Elk River Lodge
Location Existing Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Designation
Subject Vacant hotel Highway Business G3
Property
North Hwys 101 and 169 Highway Right of Way I-1
interchange
South Vacant car Highway Business G3
dealership
East Highway Highway Business G3
commercial
West Mississippi River Mississippi River --
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Conditional Use Permit
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare
of the neighborhood or the city.
2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant
property.
4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems,
parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with
tra~c on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation
that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke,
fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major
importance.
7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable
requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the
proposed use in the city.
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Case File: CU 11-07 Elk River Lodge
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If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not complywith the standards set forth in Section
30-654.
In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of
these standards.
ANALYSIS
The proposed use as presented bythe applicant is consistent with the previous hotel use. The applicant
suggests:
• No change to the number of rooms (42)
• No changes to the exterior of the building
• No changes to the length of stay (not longer than 30 days)
Comprehensive Plan
The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Transportation/ Circulation
Parkin- During a site visit, the applicant indicated he would be completing parking lot maintenance,
including sweeping and seal coating. During the inspection, it was noted that the parking lot striping has
been worn away; with or without a seal coating project, the parking lot will need to be restriped.
Utilities
Water -The building, when constructed, was served by an on-site well, as city water was not available at
the time. The building will need to be connected to the citywater system and all on-site wells be capped
and abandoned.
Grading/ Drainage
No changes to the grading system is proposed or anticipated.
Landscaping
A site inspection indicated that a number of the foundation plantings are in need of minor maintenance.
Applicants Narrative, via email dated March 30, 2012
"Reopen Hotel, all details will remain the same. Please call me at <phone number> No changes. CCJP fonnalit~'
ATTACHMENTS
^ Location Map
^ Site Plan
ACtlon Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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