5.1 PCSR 04-10-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Plannin Commission 5.1
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Plannin Items Aril 10, 2012 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request by Elk River HRA for Conditional Use Permit for
parking lot improvements -former 716 & 720 Main Street site, REVIEWED BY
Case No. CU 12-06 -Public Hearin
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. It must be demonstrated that the Fire Department can turn north onto the eastern most drive.
2. A landscaping plan must be approved by staff that includes species, size and planting details.
3. Lighting. Alighting plan must be provided that demonstrates that a minimum 3 fc average can be
provided on the subject parcel
4. Dumpster enclosure. Details of the dumpster enclosure must be provided and approved by staff
prior to construction.
5. Handicapped stalls. Two handicapped parking spaces should be provided.
Applicant Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Location/ Address 716 and 7120 Main street
60 Day Rule The City must take action by May 26, 2012
OVERVIEW
With the recent demolition of the former O'Reilly's Auto Parts building, the HRA desires to improve the
parcel with a 28-space surface parking lot. It is anticipated that this parking lot will not be a permanent
fixture; the HRA may choose to redevelop the parcel for a building or other structure in the future.
Commercial lots are a conditional use in the DD zoning district. The intent behind this is that lots were
the primary use is parking should receive some formal review.
BACKGROUND/PRECEDENT
The Site plan review committee reviewed this project at their meeting on April 4`". Following that
meeting, a number of comments were generated, and summarized below.
Case File: CU 12-06
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H12A Parking lot
King Avenue Lot expansiom
Fire access. Main issues included the ability of the fire department to navigate King Avenue's internal
parking lanes. While the Fire Department does not need to access the new parking lot, they will lose the
ability to access the rear of the buildings via the existing one way drive lane. The Fire Department wants
to ensure that they can turn north onto the drive aisle, which may require some modification of the
existing parking lot island.
Kiosk. The plan includes an information/business directory kiosk. Due to costs, this may be constructed
in a future phase.
Handicapped parking, State Code requires a certain ration of handicapped parking spaces, based on the
total number of spaces provided. For 26-50 spaces (the size of the proposed parking lot), 2 handicapped
spaces would be required. Although the staff comment letter incorrectly recommended 1 space, 2 should
be added. This will reduce the number of spaces to 27 off street spaces.
LizPubin~ Parking lot lighting will need to be provided that ensures that the lighting not drop below 3 fc
average.
Storm water. There is no requirement to retain storm water on this site, in the opinion of the City
Engineer, because this parking lot represents no change from the previous, 100% impervious surface.
This parking lot is outside the 300 foot shoreland boundary.
Landscapng_ The plan shows additional trees and an enhanced pedestrian way. Further details axe
required, and will be approved. by staff.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Existing Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Designation
Subject Vacant Old Town Downtown District
Property
North King Avenue Old Town Downtown District
Parking Lot
South Downtown Old Town Downtown District
businesses
East Downtown Old Town Downtown District
businesses
West Elk River Meats Old Town Downtown District
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Conditional Use Permit
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Case File: CU 12-06
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HRA Parking lot
King Avenue Lot expansiom
• 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 tra~c congestion or
interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
S. 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.
• 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 comply with 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.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
^ Concept A Approved by HRA Apri12, 2012
^Master Plan received Apri16, 2012
Action Motion by Second by Vote
FOllow Up
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