7.1 SR 04-15-2013REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO
ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and City Council
7.1
AGENDA SECTION
MEETING DATE
PREPARED BY
Public Hearings
Aril 15, 2013
Chris Leeseber , Park Planner - Planner
ITEM DESCRIPTION
REVIEWED By
Conditional Use Permit: Nature's Dry Cleaners to Amend
Jeremy Barnhart, Community
Existing Conditional Use Permit for 927 Highway 10 to Allow
Operations and Development - Deputy
Coin Laundry, Case No. CU 13 -04
Director
REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, City Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve by motion the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with the following conditions:
1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the property owner shall receive all
required permits for any building or structure modifications, including all exterior signage.
2. There shall be no outside storage.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission had no concerns with the request and unanimously recommended approval.
Public Hearing
No one spoke at the public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
■ Planning Commission Memo Dated April 9, 2013
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
P 0 W E R E 0 R1'
N: \DepartmentACommunity Development \Planning \Case Files \CUP \CU 13 -04 Natures Drycleaning \CU 13- "A WR
04_CC.docs Irm
Elk -..--
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION Q O PT
TO
ITEM NUMBER
Planning Commission
4.1
AGENDA SECTION
MEETING DATE
PREPARED BY
Planning Items
Aril 9, 2013
Chris Leeseber , Park Planner - Planner
ITEM DESCRIPTION
REVIEWED By
Request by Nature's Dry Cleaners to amend existing Conditional
Jeremy Barnhart, Community
Use Permit for 927 Highway 10 to allow coin laundry
Operations and Development - Deputy
Case No. CU 13 -04 — Public Hearing
Director
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment 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 sign permit.
3. All exterior changes will require a permit and architectural drawings.
4. The building shall meet all applicable building and fire codes.
5. There shall be no outside storage.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
In September 2012, the applicant received a CUP (CU 12 -15) to operate a dry cleaning facility at the
subject property. Coin operated laundry was not included in the original request and the applicant would
like to include the service in the existing building.
Facility
The proposed use would operate in the existing structure at 927 Highway 10. The applicant is proposing
adding coin operated laundry machines in one half of the building with the other half dedicated to the
approved dry cleaning establishment. All required building permits shall be received.
Parking/ Circulation
There are two access points to the site, one off of highway 10 on the north side of the property and
another off of e street. The access off of highway 10 is a right in, right out only. No changes to
highway 10 access are proposed or recommended. Vehicular circulation is around the entire building and
there are 56 parking spaces available, exceeding the parking requirements of one space per 200 square feet
Zoning
The subject property is zoned Highway Commercial (C3) and dry cleaning establishments are regulated
by the Conditional Use Permit process in this district. Staff reviewed this request and although coin
laundry is not permitted as a standalone business, staff views the use as an accessory use to a dry cleaning
establishment.
P 0 1 E R E 0 0T
N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \CUP \CU 13 -04 Natures Drycleazung \CU 13- " BATURE
04_PC.docx IIII
Signage
The applicant is proposing two signs, one wall sign and one freestanding sign. All signage will meet
applicable regulations.
Employees
They will retain their current employees as well add 2 -5 positions for the dry cleaning operation. The
laundry area will employ 2 -3 additional employees.
Hours of Operation
The laundry will be open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. When the dry cleaning portion closes, there will
be a security separating the two services.
Outdoor Storage
The applicant referenced in their narrative that they will be storing equipment to maintain the appearance
to the landscaping. Outdoor storage is not allowed in the C3 zoning district.
Outside issues
SAC /WAC
The applicant has expressed concern with the Sanitary Access Charge (SAC) and Water Access Charge
(WAC) that would be applied to the business. The Planning Commission may make no changes to these
calculated fees. The City Council establishes a per unit fee annually, originally calculated based on the
anticipated expansion of the Sewer and Water infrastructure facilities based on the growth of the city.
This per unit fee is multiplied by the number of units assigned to a given use, based on each use's water
needs. These units are adopted by Council ordinance, and are based on the Met Council's table. Metro -
wide, the assignment of units is generally consistent.
Easement
Elk River Utilities has discovered that an electric line serving the subject parcel and the adjacent block is
not located within an easement. This is not a city issue to be resolved through this application.
ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map
• Applicants Narrative
• Site Plan
• Building Plans
• Building Elevations
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \CUP \CU 13 -04 Natures Drycleaning \CU 13- 04_PC.docx
WV 8£Zob £Soz /8Z /E'6mp•dey4 uogml \6uiueapN4 samqeN 4o -£T nD\dfU \saki j aseD\6wuueld\7uawdgana(i f4iunwwo:)\Auaw4jedao \:N
+Z
V
Z
4Z
W
J
U
Aq
�, U7
LLI
QQ
O y
z
CL
Q O
cd
�
v
O
O
J
F:Tl
0
�b
M
U
L
O
Q J
U
Q
z O 7/
'V
W =
= W v)
W
7
` =�N
Ij
;.
Narrative for Nature's Dry Cleaners, Inc.
PROPOSE:
Nature's Dry Cleaners is 1 of 2 Environmentally Friendly Dry
Cleaners in our state. We will be moving from our present
19022 Freeport Ave location, location to 927 Hwy 10 Elk River
MN 55330. As a small business owner and tax payer in the Elk
River area, I believe this move will not only be good for
Nature's Dry Cleaners it will be better for the City of Elk River.
The improvements to the building exterior & interior alone will
make a immediate impact on the area. We all know what it
looks like now, Its really not something that is promoting our
City's MOTO "Powered by Nature."
Nature's will be adding a few more pieces of equipment and
with the size of the building we would like to add state of the
art, energy efficient coin laundry equipment as an added
service. Please remember water is a very valuable resource
and by having the state of the art washers the will use up to
50% less water and energy than your stand top loader or home
washer.
DESCRIPTION:
Nature's Dry Cleaners will now be able to offer coin laundry to
the community, providing the equipment that will service the
community with less water, electric and other utilities usage.
Our service and the amenities will provide customers the
convenience and comforts of there own home. This equipment
is the newest, most state of the art and is not your typical
Laundromat. We will employ an attendant to oversee
operation of machines during heavy traffic flow. The attend
will answering all questions of operation of equipment and
customer service, that would arise. There will be folding areas
for convenience, comfortable seating with flat screen TVs
mounted on the wall for the comfort of the consumer. This will
tie in with the Nature's theme "All Natural Cleaning Process"
and fits well for the extra space in our new building. Along with
all of the improvements that will be made to the building, this
will add value to an existing eye -sore and give a convenience to
the community of Elk River and surrounding areas.
Hours of Operation:
We are open Monday thru Sunday 24 hours a day, When the
Dry cleaners' closes there will be a security gate separating the
dry cleaners from the coin laundry. We want to provide
everyone including all locals or out of town guests traveling
through Elk River on HWY #10 to feel welcomed to stop and
use any of the services. With that said safety, cleanliness, and
comfort will be a very high focus for our site. State of the art
video security will be able to be monitored from anywhere in
the country. There will be Wi -Fi connections so people
traveling thru on there travels or residents of Elk River can feel
safe there and can take care of all business or internet needs.
We plan to install a few flat screens for entertainment as well
as comfortable seating to make your trip to do the laundry a
pleasant one.
During normal business hours of Nature's there will always be
service for all of our customers a few steps away. As we grow
we would have the intentions to add a service attendant when
Nature's Dry Cleaners is closed..
Number of Employees:
Nature's will retain their current employee's as well as adding
at least 2 -5 full to part -time positions with our expansion. The
coin laundry area will employee 2 -3 additional employees with
the extended hours of operation.
Number of Parking Stalls:
There are 25 existing parking spots that are currently on sight
at Nature's Dry Cleaners. This exceeds the requirement and
will be sufficient for the Coin -Op Laundry division of Nature's.
Signs:
Propose 2 signs, 1 light up sign on the building and 1 by the
road Highway #10. Size and type to be determined based on
City ordinances.
Building:
The building will meet all applicable building and fire codes.
Nature's is investing a lot into the design, structure, and
interior of this building not only to benefit our business for the
future but to better the City by adding character and beauty to
what once was an old run down building that attracted crime
and will now be a new, state of the art business that will make
Elk River proud!
Outdoor storage:
All things stored outside will equipment to maintain the
appearance to the landscaping.be environmentally friendly and
for the purpose.
cioz OO aN�nuaa�
a �,. mmm :,�n�a�nn �wuwsmu OEE99 NW'Ja ^!H Ha t[ AEMH6!H 26
LSBLIES (E9U � %tld ZSSfi-IES(E9U T— �
LL4S5 MN'SS70dtl81.INIY�* 0
MUMS mvou�q m � NVId 3dVOSONGI'3 saaueelo fua spinleN Q a
ppng pqg � ,j� V NVI�iNVA Ntlld 311S `OW30 3AS
0 15
al 3
zW��°
J 9 IF
Lu
=g
co
w
p
m
Z
=ff
W
YLu
W
CL
Qa:
€y�'gg gia
;�w
°1g
0000 00 0
MW
FM-
_.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.. .._.....
i � I
w
CO q�
86. D
U
s= I w
¢
1
a �7
A=
J.
3R a Ill.. H
°I
°I
_.._. ._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._..
z
MESS NN 'JgAIU 113'6 [ Aomq6lH B6
sjounio fua s,ajnI8N
siaplinq pim spalt NV Id S001=1 V OV13CI
qajV KVVWVA
w
m
LLI
co
LU
Lij
I_-
C)
CO
z
LU
2
LL
LU
LU
Cc
LU
Z
I
A a -
UH mn
Hu
�HH� - 9H
'M H
g,6q
'N' Ap
d ao
1M. H-R-H NO
fl-fi 1. EN
UM
6H g
flu
n H
........................
LJ
0
LU
1-9
8K
9
0
gg
IMM
LLJ 000000^0000000000
mgo
�g-
->
HY
ffi
u
2
030
8
.
. .
. .
. .
. .
2
. .
.
-h-
g.N N
RN 08.
--A� BE
i Mh 9
ggSi Sp n'!
05
I 11,H
HE
z
13
O
- - ---
F- - - - - -
III
LU H. kR
F- o8
O
19 Uffim HI
< H P-H III
fr . -pj 2fiFza
Lu
Z,
LLI
(n
LJ
0
LU
1-9
8K
0
IMM
LLJ 000000^0000000000
000 i> <�> <91
->
M
a W 0�— P MH 9
z H iz s'ZIMIN ?h HIM �z " P uy
0 19 -ph DRUsH M 8� H
—114 w 11
psi 2 49 541 NAPO H.�. gg -
—j ON 2 Him. I -HO
<
00
uff OR MHz H
HU
LLI
W 8R -IN w -, am LLJ
-
141
ZI
JI
o
Elmg_�OD
\®t?
w
w
g§
I
0
co
OZES9 NW'J2AlH e'01 AMON LZ6
siouealo lua s,9jnjeN
/777
LL