7.2. SR 12-15-1997iver
MEMORANDUM
Item # 7.2.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Steve
Ach, City Planne&~
December 15, 1997
Conditional Use Permit Request by Elk
River Shopping Center, Public Hearing
Case No. CU 97-30
Request
Elk River Shopping Center is requesting a conditional use permit for an
athletic/health club facility in the Elk River Mall.
Location
Lot 2, Block 1, Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition.
Zoning/Land Use
PUD (Planned Unit Development)/HB (Highway Business)
Attachments
· Report to the Planning Commission dated November 25, 1997.
Overview
The conditional use permit request involves converting approximately 12,000
square feet at the south end of Elk River Mall into space for a health club.
The space being converted was formally occupied by Pamida and is now
being divided with a portion going to the Elk River Theaters and the balance
being leased by "The Gym". The proposed health club will consist of a variety
of free weight equipment, weight machines, cable machines, cardiovascular
machines, and an aerobic dance area. The Gym will also offer nutritional
supphes, training accessories, clothing, tanning, and health shakes and
drinks.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Hours of Operation
The following are the expected hours of operation:
· Monday through Sunday - 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The average number of customers frequenting the club in any one day will be
approximately 150 to 175. The busiest times during the week will most
likely be Monday and Tuesday from approximately 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Please
refer to the attached letter from Ted Harrison)
Parking
As discussed with the movie theater expansion, required parking appears to
be the most critical issue for the shopping center. As part of the report to the
Planning Commission, site plans have been attached showing additional
parking areas that could be developed just south of the mall and adjacent to
the space proposed to be occupied by "The Gym." The owners of the mall did
not foresee a problem given the theater and the gym having different peak
hours for a majority of the week. According to Ted Harrison, owner of The
Gym, 35 to 40 people will be in the club at any one time. Based on the
parking ratios for required parking, this number is less than the possible
number of customers ff the same space was used for retail purposes. Twelve
thousand square feet of retail space would require 60 parking spaces; 20 to
25 more than the proposed health club. The proposed use does a good job in
trying to reduce the parking demands in diversifying the tenant mix allowing
the peak traffic to occur at different times.
Si~zna~e
The apphcant has indicated that they would like to have signage at both the
west and east elevations of the building. Signage will consist of individual
letters identifying "The Gym."
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
conditional use permit request by Elk River Shopping Center to operate an
athletic/health club facility in the Elk River Mall.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council approve the conditional use permit
request by Elk River Shopping Center to operate a health club in the Elk
River Mall with the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation will be Monday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Signage shall consist of individual letters on both the east and west
elevation of the building.
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Appropriate building permits be obtained prior to starting any interior
construction.
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If a parking problem arises in the future, the parking area
immediately south of the building shall be improved. A detailed site
plan must be submitted for staff review prior to commencing
construction.
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Appropriate permits from the Health Department be obtained prior to
receiving an occupancy permit.
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PARKING DATA: "'
CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENT
CURRE'NT PARKING ·
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
848 PARKING STALLS
588 STALLS
260 STALLS
PROPOSED SPACE FOR ATHLETIC CLUB
OPTIONAL PARKING AREA'.C
NEW STALLS PROVIDED .'
EXPANSION AREA 10' STREET SETBACK-20! STALLS
15' STREET SETBACK - 184 STALLS
OPTION AREA A' 29 STALLS
'OPTION AREA B 28'STALLS
OPTION ARE/[ C 32'STALLS
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MEMORANDUM
Item # 5.4.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Steve Ach, City Planne~~_~
November 25, 1997
Conditional Use Permit Request by
Elk River Shopping Center, Public
Hearing Case No. CU 97-30
Request
Elk River Shopping Center is requesting a conditional use permit for an
athletic/health club facility in the Elk River Mall.
Location
Lot 2, Block 1, Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition
Zoning/Land Use
PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business)
Attachments
Location map
Site plan
Letter from applicant
Overview
The conditional use permit request is for a health club consisting of
approximately 12,000 square feet at the south end of Elk River Mall. This
space was formerly occupied by Pamida and is now being divided with a
portion of the space going to the Elk River Theaters and the balance being
leased by "The Gym". The proposed health club will consist of a variety of
free weight equipment, weight machines, cable machines, cardiovascular
machines, and an aerobic dance area. The Gym will also offer nutritional
supplies, training accessories, clothing, tanning and health shakes and
drinks. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 11p.m.,
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 97-30
November 25, 1997
Page 2
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is expected the average number of
people going through the club in any one day will be approximately 150 to
175. The busiest times during the week will be Monday and Tuesday, from
approximately 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. There are no plans to expand the existing
building; all the remodeling to accomplish the desired space will be done
within the existing building.
Parking
As discussed with the theater expansion, parking appears to be the most
critical issue for the shopping center. The attached site plan shows
additional parking that could be developed just south of the mall adjacent to
the space proposed to be occupied by "The Gym". In discussing the parking
issue with the owners of the mall, they did not foresee a problem, given the
theater and The Gym's peak hours for the majority of the week are slightly
different. According to Ted Harrison, owner of the The Gym, 35-40 people
will be in the club at one time. Based on parking ratios, this number is less
than the possible number of customers if the space was used for retail.
12,000 square feet of retail space would require 60 parking spaces, 20 to 25
more than the proposed health club. Therefore, the proposed use does a good
job in trying to reduce the parking demeand and diversifying the tenant mix.
Signaee
The applicant has indicated they would like to have signage on both the west
(facing the residential) and east (facing Highway 169) elevation of the
building. Signage will consist of individual lit letters, identifying "The Gym".
Recommendation
It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
conditional use permit to operate a health club in the Elk River Mall with the
following conditions:
HOURS OF OPERATION WILL BE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 5 A.M. TO 1 '1 PM.,
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 9 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
SIGNAGE SHALL CONSIST OF INDIVIDUAL LIT LETTERS ON BOTH THE EAST AND WEST
ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING.
APPROPRIATE BUILDING PERMITS BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO STARTING GANY INTERIM
CONSTRUCTION.
IF A PARKING PROBLEM ARISES IN THE FUTURE, THE PARKING AREA IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF THE BUILDING SHALL BE IMPROVED.
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The Gym in Elk River Inc.
October 28, ] 9.97
'l'hc (;yin in Elk River will be a health club consisting of approximately 12,000
SCl.Ill of'free weight equipmenl, weighl machines, cable machines, cardiovascular
machines, and an aerobic dance area. 'l'he purpose of this club is to provide a facility to
engage in physical exercise, and 'to obtain help in working towards goals of strength,
endurance, flexibility, or cardiovascular improvement, and any other health needs.
Hours of operation will consist ofthe following: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. ~o
11:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. Io 8:00 p.m.. The average csfimmcd number
of people going d~rough thc club in one day will be around 150-175. With the busies~
time being Monday arm Tuesday fi'om approximately 5:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., An
e.~timated 35-40 people will be in there at d~at dine.
Along with assistance in obtaining physical fitness goals and providing a place ~o
train. The Gym i,~ Elk Rive,' inc. also engages itl lhe selling ol'nutritJonal supplements,
training accessories, clothing, fanning, and health shakes and drinks. All of which arc
Pamiliar products in a health club.
The Gym in Elk River inc. will be ran by myself and an estimated five to six
additional employees. 'I'wo to three employees will be 'the mosl on at any given Iitl~c.
Sh',cc,'cly,
'l'cd I i~rrlson
Owner