6.4 & 6.5. SR 06-17-2002POver
Item #'s
HEHORANDUH
6.4.&6.5.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Co~. i
Plichele McPhersoi~,'Director of Planning
June 17, 2002
Case No. ZC 02-06 and CU 02-16
Request by Rick Austin for Indoor Go-Kart Facility
Request
The applicant requests that the City Council consider the following applications:
1. A rezoning from R4, Multiple Family Residential to C3, Highway Commercial.
2. A conditional use permit for a commercial recreation facility (indoor Go-Kart race track)
Attachments
· Location Map
· Ordinance No. 02-
· Applicant's Narrative
· City's Curfew Requirements
· Site Plan
· Floor Plan
· Partial Landscape Plan
Location
321 Baldwin Avenue
Zoning/Land Use
R4, Multiple Family Residential / HB, Highway Business
Memo to Mayor and City Council?ZC 02-06 and CU 02-I6
June 17, 2002
Page 2
Analysis
Overview
Located on the property is the vacant Ron's Foods facility that is 24,000 square feet in area.
The parking lot is paved and provides 114 spaces. The interior will be altered to support the
go-kart track. Cosmetic improvements such as parking lot repair and painting of the
building are proposed for the exterior.
Rezoning Request
It appears that there is a discrepancy between the land use designation and the zoning
designation of the site. The land use designation is clearly Highway Business with the zoning
indicating multiple family. Ron's Foods, a retail facility, has occupied the site for a number
of years, including prior to the most recent update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. It
appears that the zoning designation of R4 Multiple Family is in fact a map error and
approval of this rezoning request would make the zoning and land use designations
consistent with each other.
Conditional Use Permit
The applicant proposes to convert the existing interior of the building into a motorized Go-
Kart facility. Proposed is a Go-Kart track, pit area, bathrooms, meeting room, and
ticket/concession area. Packaged foods such as pop and chips will be sold at the concession
area. Video games are also proposed along one wall of the facility. The applicant anticipates
the following hours of operation:
Monday -Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. to 12 midnight
9:00 a.m. to 12 midnight
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The applicant should be required to enforce the City's curfew requirements as the age of the
clientele will be those 16 years and older.
The zoning code does not identify the specific number of spaces required for this proposed
use. General recreation parking standards require one space four each four patrons when
full.
During the staff review, there were no adverse comments other than a concern in regards to
adequate ventilation in order to remove the exhaust of the Go-Kart motors. The applicant
will be required to comply all building code requirements in this regard.
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at its May 28, 2002 meeting. Several
persons spoke for and against the proposal. Mr. Robert Hall, owner of 723 3r~Street
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Memo to Mayor and City Council/ZC 02-06 and CU 02-16
June 17, 2002
Page 3
(apartments) stated that he felt that this proposal would increase the risk to his tenants by
increasing traffic and noise. He felt that it would cause a decrease in property values in the
area. Greg Bossany, 304 Baldwin stated that he visited other sites and they were very dirty
and that he could hear the screeching tires from the operation. He stated that in the past,
kids had asked if they could smoke in his yard.
Adam Harrison, 11084 190th Avenue stated that he had visited and participated at Thunder
Alley, and there was no noise in the parking lot.
Ken Jordan, 18990 Twin Lakes Road, expressed concern about the hours of operation and
the potential to create a "kid hangout".
Recommendation
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the rezoning
request with the following findings:
APPROVAL OF THE ZONING REQUEST WILL NOT HAVE
ADVERSE IMPACTS ON ADJACENT USES.
THE ZONING REQUEST IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
conditional use permit request with the following conditions:
THE GO-KART OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE
BUILDING AND FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING
PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING LOT LIGHTING.
2. THE APPLICANT SHALL POST AND ENFORCE THE CITY OF ELK
RIVER'S CURFEW REQUIREMENTS.
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THE EMPLOYEES SHALL POLICE THE GROUNDS AND NOTIFY
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS INSIDE OR
OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE GROUNDS SHALL BE KEPT
FREE OF LITTER AND DEBRIS.
4. THERE SHALL BE NO SALE OF CIGARETTES.
5. THERE SHALL BE NO USE OF CIGARETTES BY MINORS.
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THE LEVEL OF POLICE CALLS TO THE SITE SHALL BE ANALYZED
AT SIX AND TWELVE MONTHS AND A REPORT MADE TO THE
CITY COUNCIL.
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Case Number:
Location Map
ZC 02-06 & CU 02-16
Rick Austin
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ORDINANCE 02 -
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES
AS DESCRIBED
CASE NO. ZC 02-06
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. The duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is hereby
amended to rezone the property described as:
See Attached Exhibit A
Section 2. The rezoning is being approved based on the following findings:
1. Approval of the zoning request will not have adverse impacts on adjacent
uses.
2. The zoning request is consistent with the land use designation of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and
after the date of its publication.
Passed and adopted this 17th day of June, 2002, by the City Council of the City of Elk
River.
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra A. Peine, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
All that part of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section
Thirty-four (34) Township Thirty-three (33) Range Twenty-six (26), Sherburne County,
Minnesota, described as lying Westerly of Johnson Plat, according to the map or plat thereof
on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said Sherburne
County; lying Easterly of the Easterly line of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway//169 lying
Northerly of the following described line: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Outlot
B of Johnson Plat; thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes East, assumed bearing, along the
West line of said Outlot B for a distance of 207.35 feet to the actual point of beginning of
the line to be described; thence South 72 degrees 56 minutes West a distance of 256.06 feet,
more or less, to intersect said Easterly line of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway #169 and
there terminating, and lying Southerly of the following described line; Commencing at the
Northwest corner of said Johnson Plat; thence South 17 degrees 04 minutes East, assumed
bearing, along the West line thereof a distance of 520 feet, thence South 72 degrees 56
minutes West a distance of 327.60 feet, more or less, to intersect said Easterly line of the
right-of-way of U.S. Highway #169 thence South 17 degrees 04 minutes East along right-of-
way a distance of 260 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence
North 72 degrees 56 minutes East a distance of 327.40 feet, more or less, to intersect said
West line of Johnson Plat and there terminating. Containing 2.38 acres, more or less.
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Rick Austin
15050 Lawndale Lane
Dayton MN 55327
612-28o-7301
GROVE CREEK RACEWAY
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Michelle McPhearson
Director of Planning
Phone 763-441-4902
Fax 763-441-7425
Re: Austin's Indoor Karting
Date: 5/23/02
Michelle,
The indoor karting facility will feature a Formula One type racing experience along with a small
concession stand and video arcade. The racetrack will accommodate approximately 12 karts at a
time. It will be approximately 1200 ft long and 20/t wide allowing for lots of room for passing
along with varied comers and straight-aways. It will also feature a pit lane for entering and
exiting the racetrack.
This type of facility is meant for fun, family entertainment for all ages. The driving experience
itself, for the most part, will attract ages 16 and up for just a fun racing experience. Or for the
serious driver, leagues will be formed to accommodate their competitive needs. We will also
feature a set of kiddie karts to accommodate the younger kids and will schedule special times just
for their races. The concession stand and video arcade are also available for those of all ages who
come with the drivers to watch. We will also have a meeting room for corporate meetings and/or
birthday parties etc.
Our business hours will be:
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8a-12a S~
8a-llp Sun
We will staff'approximately 8-10 employees at any one time (1 mgr, 2 pos/concession workers, 1
pit marshall, 2 comer workers, 1 mechanic, 1 to 3 salespeople).
Our goal is to create a clean, fun, family atmosphere for all ages!
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Sincerely,
Kick Austin
CHAPTER IV - PENAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 400 - CURFEW
400.00 - DEFINITIONS
MINOR: means any individual who is under the age of 18 and has
not been declared by a court of competent jurisdiction as being
emancipated.
PARENT: means any individual who is over the age of 18 and is
the birth or adoptive parent of the minor, or who has the legal
custody of a minor as established by order of a court of
competent jurisdiction. This definition excludes individuals who
are providing foster care as it is defined in Minnesota Statute
260.015, subd. 7.
400.02 - CURFEW FOR MINORS
1. It shall be unlawful for any minor who is unaccompanied by a
parent, or an adult who does not have the permission of the
parent to be with the minor, to be present upon any public
street, avenue, alley, park, playground or place open to the
public, or place of amusement and entertainment, vacant lot, or
other unsupervised place in the City during the following hours:
A. Under the Age of Sixteen (16) - If the minor is under
the age of sixteen (16), between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of
any day and 5:00 a.m. of the following day;
B. Under the Age of Eighteen (18) - If the minor is under
the age of eighteen (18), but over the age of fifteen (15},
between the hours of 12:00 a.m. of any day and 5:00 a.m. of
the following day.
2. Organized Activity or Employment - It shall be an
affirmative defense to a prosecution under this ordinance if, at
the time of the curfew violation, the minor is involved with an
organized school or church activity or is in the employ of a
business.
3. Liability of Parent - It shall be unlawful for any parent of
a minor to allow or permit such minor to violate the provisions
of this ordinance.
4. Liability of Proprietor - It shall be unlawful for any
person operating or in charge of any place of amusement,
entertainment or refreshment, or other place of business, to
permit any minor to loiter or idle in such place contrary to the
provisions of this ordinance. Any such proprietor shall
immedia%ely order such minor person to leave such place, and if
such person refuses to leave, the proprietor shall immediately
notify the Police Department of the violation.
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Elk r-
River
Police Department
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Michele McPherson, Director of Planning
Thomas D. Zerwas, Chief of Police
June 11,2002
Proposed Indoor Speedway
It is my understanding that the City has received a request to authorize an indoor speedway
in the vacant Ron's Foods building located in Elk River.
I have contacted the Brooklyn Center Police Department where an existing indoor speedway
has been conducting business since the last part of December (Thunder Alley). This race
track was built in a vacant K-Mart building. The BCPD informed me that there have not
been any complaints made regarding this business.
I also spoke with an employee of Thunder Alley who advised me that there are txvo (2) race
tracks at their facility; one for licensed drivers and one for juveniles over 48" tall. The karts
have a maximum speed of forty (40) miles per hour and t~velve (12) miles per hour
respectively. They also advised me that the majority of patrons are in this younger group.
They are open seven (7) days a week and their hours are Monday through Thursday (9:30
a.m. - 11:00 p.m.), Friday through Saturday (9:30 a.m. - midnight), and Sunday (9:30 a.m. -
10:00 p.m.).
There has been some resistance from the neighborhood in the area of the vacant Ron's
Foods building where there is a concern that this may become a "hangout" for our youth. I
am stressing that the City put restrictions on this new business regarding the activity in the
parking lot. I feel this area should be monitored by the owners to thwart any future problem
with juveniles loitering.
If you have any other questions, please give me a call.
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Dear members, of the Elk River City Council:
The overwhelming majodty of the residents who live in their own private homes, who rent apartments,
and who own property in the area are in strong disagreement, as demonstrated by the numerous people
(There are approximately 80 signatures on this part of the petition. However, the final total has not been
determined as of yet, because the petition is still being circulated. We expect more than a hundred people
to sign the petition.) who have signed this petition. The people are in disagreement with the City Planning
Commission's recommendation to rezone the building formedy known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple
Family Residential) to C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-O6, and the Conditional Use Permit for
a commercial recreational facility (Indoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
The people who live in the individual family homes and apartment residences near the proposed facility
are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood friendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the aflemoon,
evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars dudng the affemoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars driving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised teenagers on the grounds of the facility dudng the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential of illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in properly values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition
The people in the area have sent a strong and clear message to the City Council to vote No on the
proposed changes to the resi(Jential environment of this unique Elk River neighborhood.
Pineview Apartments
Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council:
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building formerly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk Ri,ver Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(l:ndoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ren's Foods zoned as R4. VVe believe that the city's original intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley l~ndoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Brown Drive, is located in a former K Mart sto~,e.
We strongly believe that the hundreds of peopl.e who live i.n the individual family homes and apartment
residences near the proposed facility are being put in jet, par. dy by a business that is not neighborhood
friendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars ddving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised'teenagers on the grounds of the facility during the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential of_illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council':
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building formerly known as RoWs Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(Indoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ren's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the ciys original intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide pr. otection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley I:ndoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Ear, I Brown Drive, is located in a fo[met K Mart store.
strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
~esidences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
fdendl~ for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars driving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised'teenagers on the grounds of the facility during the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential Of_illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council::
We, the undersigned,, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
ct~ange the zoning of the building formerly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Ell( River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(l:ndoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building fo[medy
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's original intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, suct~ as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Ear[ Brown Drive, is located in a former K Mart store~
We strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
residences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
friendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars ddving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervisedteenagers on the grounds of the facility during the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential 0f41tegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
NAME
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ADDRESS
PHONE #
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Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council,:
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building formerly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(.Indoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
W/e believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's o~iginal intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide pr, otection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a [acility of this type may be appropr, iate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway, w, bich is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Brown Drive, is located in a former K Mart store.
We strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the i:ndividual family homes and apartment
Cesidences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
[riendl¥ for the following reasons::
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars ddving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised teenagers on the grounds of the facility dudng the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential Of illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council:
VVe, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building f;ormerly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commissior~;s recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(l.ndoor Go"Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's original intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building fi, om being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Brown Drive, is located in a former K Mart store.
We strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
residences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
fr. iendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars driving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised teenagers on the grounds of the facility dudng the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential Of.illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
,-, NAIVI. E ADDRESS , PHONE #
Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council:
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building formerly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(Indoor. Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's original intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes, adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Blown Drive, is located in a former K Mart store.
We strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
residences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
f, dendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars driving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervised teenagers on the grounds of the facility dudng the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential of illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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Dear member, s of the Elk River City Council':
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building fo[merty known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(Indoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's original intent for the R4 zoning was to
pr, ovide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use permits, such as an indoor Go*Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley I~ndoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Brown Drive, is Located in a former K Mart store.
We strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
residences near the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
friendly for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars ddving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roadng
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervisedteenagers on the grounds of the facility dudng the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential Of_illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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Petition
Dear members of the Elk River City Council::
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning Commissions recommendation to
change the zoning of the building fo[merly known as Ron's Foods from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) to
C3 (Highway Commercial), Case No. ZC02-06. We also strongly disagree with the Elk River Planning
Commission's recommendation to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility
(Indoor Go-Kart track w/video games), Case No. CU 02-16.
We believe that the city's, comprehensive plan for development, is correct by having the building formerly
known as Ron's Foods zoned as R4. We believe that the city's or,iginal intent for the R4 zoning was to
provide protection for the hundreds of people who live in apartments and private homes adjacent to the
building from being subject to inappropriate conditional use per, mits, such as an indoor Go-Kart track with
video games. We believe that a facility of this type may be appropriate in a non residential location. For
example, a similar facility known as Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway, which is located in Brooklyn Center
at 5930 Earl Brown Dr,iv.e, is located in a former K Mart store.
W.e strongly believe that the hundreds of people who live in the individual family homes and apartment
r,,esidences near,the proposed facility are being put in jeopardy by a business that is not neighborhood
f,[iendl¥ for the following reasons:
1. Increased congestion from added people in the area during the afternoon,
Evening and late at night.
2. Increased traffic congestion from cars during the afternoon, evening and late at night.
3. Increased noise from cars ddving around the facility and in the neighborhood, because of roaring
engines and squealing tires. The neighborhood is already congested from existing traffic.
4 Increased noises from unsupervisedteenagers on the grounds of the facility during the afternoon,
evening and late at night.
5. Increased debris such as paper, cigarettes, food wrappers, and pop cans in the neighborhood from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
6. Increased safety concerns pertaining to potential physical harm to area residents caused from
unsupervised teenagers milling around the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in
operation.
7. Increased potential of damage to property caused from unsupervised teenagers milling around in
the parking area and neighborhood while the facility is in operation.
8. Increased potential Of_illegal drug use by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
9. Increased potential of gang violence by unsupervised teenagers while the facility is in operation.
10. A decrease in property values in the area around the proposed facility because of the numerous
concerns listed in this petition.
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