5.3 PCSR 04-10-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Plannin Commission 5.3
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Plannin Items A ri110, 2012 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request by Sportech for Zone Change to Rezone Certain
Property from PUD to BP (Business Park), Case No. ZC 12-01- REVIEWED BY
Public Hearing
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends approval of the zone change as proposed.
Applicant Sportech, Inc.
Location/ Address 10800 175th Avenue NW
60 Day Rule The City must take action by May 26, 2012
OVERVIEW
The applicant wishes to rezone the 6.02 acre parcel from PUD to Business Park. Currently, the parcel is
governed by the Elk River Crossing PUD agreement, and the buildings previous use was commercial.
The applicant plans to use the property for manufacturing, which is a use consistent with Business Park
zoning.
BACKGROUND/PRECEDENT
The subject parcel was added to the Elk River Crossing PUD in 2004. The original PUD agreement was
dated 1999.
Initial Use
The applicant wishes to convert the 50,000 square foot building into a light manufacturing/warehouse
space, consistent with the uses allowed in the Business Park zoning district.
No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building, although prior to occupancy, the applicant will
be required to fiuiush a proof of parking plan, as the building does not meet the parking required of an
industrial property. Proof of parking for industrial uses is not uncommon, especially for large buildings.
The proof of parking plan will be reviewed by the internal site plan review committee.
Case File: ZC 12-01
Page 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sportech,Inc.
Location Existing Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Designation
Subject Vacant Maxsun Highway Business/ Light PUD (Elk River
Property Furniture and Industrial Crossing)
Li htin
North Home Depot Highway Business PUD (Elk River
Crossing)
South Commercial Light Industrial Business Park
Condos
East Tractor Supply Highway Business/ Light PUD (Elk River
Industrial Crossing)
West Trott Brook Urban residential R-3
Farms South
townhomes
APPLICABLE .REGULATIONS
Rezoning
In reviewing a proposed amendment,: consideration shall be given to existing conditions within the
area. directly and indirectly affected by the proposal, the conservation of property values, the use to
which. the property affected is being devoted at the time, and relevant provisions, if any, in the land
use plan.
ANALYSIS
The addition of industrial property within the City has been a goal for some time. Converting this lot to
industrial is consistent with this goal, and generally consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Comprehensive Plan
This parcel is unique in that roughly the northern half of the lot is Highway Business, and the
southern half is guided Light Industrial. Light Industrial is an appropriate land use for business
park.
The adjacent Tractor Supply retail store to the west is guided HB/LI as well.
ATTACHMENTS
^Location Map
^Applicant's Narrative
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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APPLICANT: SPORTECH, INC.
PROPERTY OWNER: ENVISION COMPANY LLC
ZONE CHANGE: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT NARRATIVE
PROPERTY LOCATION: 11074 179T" AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER MN
Leeal Description:
LOT 2, BLK 1 SUBJECTTO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, ELK RIVER CROSSING SIXTH ADDITION
Project Scope:
Additional production and warehousing requirements are necessary to support continued growth at
Sportech. The needs of the organization have changed due to increased production volumes requiring
additional facility needs. The existing facility located at 11074 179th Avenue NW is an ideal location for
Sportech expansion as it is in close proximity to the existing facility at 10800175th Avenue NW.
To prepare the facility for use, building improvements and interior alterations will be made to
accommodate roughly 40 production workers, 4 shipping & receiving clerks, and 5 administrative
personnel. One CNC routers, one CNC brake press, and two forklifts will be operating within the facility.
Reason for Zone Chanee:
A zone change is respectfully requested to allow the structure to be used as a manufacturing and
warehouse facility to conduct the business activities of Sportech, Inc.
Compatibility to Surroundine Properties:
The project and intended use of the property will be consistent with the other business establishments
surrounding the property. There will be employee and business related traffic utilizing the front
entrance and parking area adjacent to 179th Avenue NW. Additionally, incoming and outgoing delivery
vehicles will frequent Industrial Circle to the rear of the building. In either instance, the established
transportation infrastructure will be adequate and does not conflict with the current activities of
neighboring property owners.
Benefits to the Ci
Sportech continues to attract a talented employee base strengthening the labor force within Elk River.
The outlook continues to be very strong requiring the company to hire additional staff to meet demand.
Sportech now employs 110 full-time employees with continuing recruiting efforts to locate and hire
exceptional employees that conduct business using our core values of integrity, excellence, passion,
innovation, and collaboration.