7.2. SR 06-18-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and Ci Council 7.2
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Public Hearin s une 18, 2012 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request by Mark Leadens fox Conditional Use Permit Allow Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
Nature's Dry Cleaning at 18850 Dodge Street, Case No. CU 12- REVIEWED BY
12
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate a dry cleaning establishment at 18850 Dodge Street with the following conditions:
1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Perrnit, the applicant shall apply for all
required permits.
2. All exterior signage shall require a permit.
3. All exterior changes will require a permit and architectural drawings.
4. A 20-foot drive aisle must be maintained on the east side of the building at all times.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Mark Leadens currently operates Nature's Dry Cleaning on Freeport Street. He plans on relocating the
business to Dodge Avenue. His business model relies on earth friendlier materials versus those used by
standard dry cleaning. He plans to occupy the eastern 1,500 square feet of the building, and add a drive
through access for clothing pick up and drop off on the east side of the building. There is currently no
opening in this location. It appears that there is sufficient space for both the drive through aisle,
emergency circulation, and screening to accommodate the improvement with little impact on the adjacent
residential.
Planning Commission Comment
Planning Commissioners, at the public hearing on June 12, 2012, questioned the emergency access, the
screening, and the parking. Commissioners were comfortable with the proposal.
Public Comment
Staff received one call from an area resident regarding the request. This caller asked more specific
questions regarding the application. The resident did support the use.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Conditional Use Permit
^ Planning Commission packet dated June 12, 2012.
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF ELK RIVER CITY
COUNCIL
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CONDITIONAL USE
CITY OF ELK RIVER PROCEEDINGS
In the matter of: Mark Leadens
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Dry Cleaning Business
18850 Dodge Street NW
Case No. CU 12-12
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE
Dean and Barbara Johnson Holding LP, Owner
The above entitled matter came to be heard before the City Council on the 18th day of 2012,
on a petition for a Conditional Use pursuant to the City of Elk River Zoning Ordinance, for the
following described property:
Lot 2, Block 1, ELK RIVER RETAIL N0.2,
Sherburne County, Minnesota
IT IS ORDERED that a Conditional Use be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons:
1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE
APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRE PERMITS.
2. ALL EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SHALL REQUIRE A PERMIT..
3. ALL EXTERIOR CHANGES WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT AND
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
4. A 20 FOOT DRIVE AISLE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
THE BUILDING AT ALL TIMES.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE) ss.
OFFICE OF CITY PLANNING
AND ZONING
ELK RIVER
CITY OF ELK RIVER
I, Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager for the City of Elk River with and in for said City, do
hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy and Order granting a Conditional Use with
the original record thereof preserved in my office, and have found the same to be a true transcript of
the whole thereof.
If the proposed work described in a conditional use permit has not been substantially
completed within two (2) years after its date of issuance, the permit shall expire and become void
except that the Council may, following recommendations of the Planning Commission, extend the
permit for an additional period determined by the council on the receipt of a request for a permit
extension prior to its expiration. A Conditional Use permit authorizes only the use specified in the
permit and shall expire if, fox any reason, the authorized use ceases for more than six (6) months.
Jeremy Barnhart
Planning Manager
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my hand at Elk River,
Minnesota, in the County of Sherburne, in the City of Elk River, on the day of
2012.
DRAFTED BY:
City of Elk River
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Signed before me a NOTARY PUBLIC
this day of
2012.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Plamiin Commission 4.2
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Plalu~ui June 12, 2012 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request by Mark Leadens for Conditional Use Permit to operate erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
a Dry Cleaning Establishment REVIEWED BY
Public Hearing, Case No. CU 12-02
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to operate a dry cleaning establishment for with the following conditions:
1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall apply for all
require permits.
2. All exterior signage shall require a permit.
3. All exterior changes will require a permit and architectural drawings.
4. A 20 foot drive aisle must be maintained on the east side of the building at all times.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The applicant is currently operating their business in another area of Elk River and is moving to the
subject property, pending approval of a zone change.
Facility
The proposed use would operate in 1,500 square feet of space in the east end of the existing structure
within the Elk River Retail Center subdivision. They are proposing a curbside dry cleaning service on the
east side of the building. This will require some exterior modifications to the building. All required
building permits shall be applied for.
Drive-thru
The applicant proposes a drive through improvement to the east side of the building. This new entrance
will be covered with a canopy. There appears to be sufficient space for both a drop off area and lot
circulation. The existing vegetation between the parking lot and Dodge Street provides screening for the
residential properties adjacent to the site.
The exterior changes will require a building permit.
Parking/Circulation
There are two access points to the site off of Dodge Street on the east side of the property. Both of
these are shared accesses with Perkins to the south and the hotel to the north. The southern access (with
Perkins) is the more heavily used intersection. Vehicular circulation is around the entire building and
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there are 43 parking spaces available for the multi-tenant building. Parking was established for the entire
building assuming retail use, or 5 spaces per 1000.
Using the general parking standards for sales/service of one space per 200 square feet, the business would
require eight parking spaces which the existing parking lot provides.
Signage
The applicant will utilize one lighted sign structure on the building as well as the existing freestanding sign
located on the western edge of the property along highway 169. All signage will meet applicable
regulations.
Employees
They currently employee ten employees that alternate hours.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am -1:00 pm
ATTACHMENTS
^ Location Map
^ Applicants Narrative
^ Site Plans
^ Floor Plan
^ Site Photos
Action ~Zotion b5- Second by Vote
Follow Up
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Narrative for Nature's Dry Cleaners, Inc.
PROPOSE:
We propose to move existing business from 19022 Freeport
Ave location, which is C-3 zoned to 18850 Dodge Street, which
is zoned PUD. We propose to amend the PUD zoning to a
proposed C-3 or C-4 zoning at this location. We also propose to
have curbside dry cleaning service on the east side of the
building with a sliding door and awning to protect customers
from weather conditions. This will be built to city codes and
specs.
DESCRIPTION:
Nature's Dry Cleaners, Inc. is an onsite full service dry cleaner
that cleans and presses clothes in an environmentally friendly
way. We use aHydro-Carbon, which is a safe system for
employees, customers, neighborhood, air and ground, as we
will not have any hazardous waste disposal. Removal of filter
will be handled professionally annually.
Hours of Operation:
We are open Monday thru Friday 6:30 am - 7:OOpm, Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm. There will be no noise, odors or vibrations
outside of the property line.
Number of Employees:
We currently employ 10 employees, some of which alternate
hours.
Number of Parking Stalls:
There are 25 existing parking spots.
Signs:
P~
Propose 2 signs, f light up sign on the building and 1 by the
road (169). Size and type would be what ever is allowed.
Building
The building will meet all applicable building and fire codes.
Outdoor storage:
There is no outside storage.
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