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5.4. PCSR 06-22-2004 Item #5.4. >it.* City of Elk River MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chris Leeseberg, Planner DATE: June 22, 2004 SUBJECT: Case No. OA 04-01 Request by PlanScape Partners to Amend Section 30-1294 of the Zoning Code Relating to Business Park District Conditional Uses Request The Planning Commission is asked to consider an amendment to the Business Park District portion of the Ordinance to allow Motor Vehicle Repair Shops as a Conditional Use. Attachments • Proposed Ordinance Language • Planning Commission Meeting Notes of May 11, 2004 • Draft EDA Minutes of June 14, 2004 Overview Per the Planning Commission's direction, the applicant is proposing changes to the ordinance to allow Motor Vehicle Repair Shops as a Conditional Use in the Business Park zoning district with an Underlying Land Use of Industrial Several conditions are proposed in order to address building construction, screening and outdoor storage. The EDA reviewed the preliminary proposal at its June 14, 2004 meeting and felt that it was not a good"fit" for the district. Planning Commission/OA 03-04 May 27,2003 Page 2 Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed language change. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2004\OA 04-01 PlanSeape Partners\OA 04-01_PC.DOC • ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTES HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, MAY 1 1, 2 0 0 4 Members Present: Chair Ropp, Commissioners Anderson, Curtis,Lemke,Pederson and Offerman Members Absent: Commissioner Stevens Staff Present: Michele McPherson,Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner;Chris Leeseberg,Planner 1. Chair Ropp called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Relocation of ABRA Presented by Ron Fiscus Ivlr. Ron Fiscus of PlanScape Partners,representing ABRA Auto Body,reviewed the issues relating to ABRA relocating to Mulvaney Point. Mr. Fiscus reviewed the evolution of ABRA's corporate image and why they feel it is appropriate for them to locate in the Business Park district. Mr. Fiscus provided and overview regarding the two options to allow ABRA to relocate to Mulvaney Point. They include a text amendment to the Business Park District standards, or a zone change from Business Park to Ti ht Industrial. Commissioner Anderson asked what the size of the parcel was. Mr. Fiscus stated three acres. Commissioner Pederson asked where the access to the site would be. It was noted that access to the site would be from 3ra Street. Commissioner Pederson also asked if the design of the building was similar to the Ham Lake facility. Mr. Fiscus indicated yes. Chair Ropp asked what the size of the building was. The response was 18,000 square feet. Commissioner Anderson asked why the other sites that were offered were not selected. Mr. Fiscus indicated that they were not within close proximity to the existing ABRA facility and that the price of the other sites was exorbitant. The Commission then discussed the pros and cons of both alternatives and felt that a tightly-written text amendment would be the most appropriate choice in order to allow ABRA to relocate within this area. 3. TML Land Holdings—Quanrud Property The Commission heard a presentation by Hakanson-Anderson regarding a residential subdivision south of County Road 12 and west of Kliever Lake Fields which would subdivide 14 acres into 28 single family home sites. One access from County Road 12 has been proposed. The engineer noted that three of the lots would potentially not meet the lot depth requirements of the Rlc District. The issue of access from the County Road was discussed. It was noted that the County is responsible for regulating access onto their facility and if the County were to allow the access point, the City would not prohibit the access and in fact would encourage it, as without the access to County Road 12, there is an extremely long cul-de-sac and no secondary access for emergency vehicle purposes to the subdivision. Economic Development Authority Minutes Ij. ,1 'r Page 4 June 14,2004 MOVED BY COMMISSION KOENIG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE TAX REBATE FINANCING FOR$72,778 ON A PAY-AS-YOU-GO BASIS FOR UP TO TEN YEARS TO BADGER VENTURES,LLC. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8. Other Business Ms. Mehelich reviewed the distributed handout regarding relocation of ABRA Auto Body to Mulvaney Point. The Planning Commission had discussed the relocation request at their meeting of May 11,2004 and felt that a tightly written text amendment would be the most appropriate choice in order to allow ABRA to relocate within the Mulvaney Point area. Ms. Mehelich stated that she understands from the Director of Planning that she anticipates the draft language to be able to come before the EDA at its July meeting. She requested the FDA's feedback regarding the potential change to the Business Park District ordinance. Commissioner Klinzing stated that she feels this business may not be a fit for that area; that she envisions that area to be an office park;it has been started that way and should continue that way. Commissioner Motion stated that he concurs with that and questions where the Post Office would be relative to the subject parcel. Ms. Mehelich stated that is located directly south of the subject parcel on Lot 1,Block 1. Commissioner Motin stated that he feels this is an office condo area and that an auto body shop would not be the best use of that property. Ms. Mehelich stated that the post office project would be retail sales as well as distribution facility. She stated the ABRA Auto Body building design is of a very high standard. President Gongoll stated that he understands the concern but hopes that we look at the quality of the development and the type of construction that may go on as one of the determining factors. He feels favorable about the project. 9. Updates Ms. Mehelich stated that the HRA received an initial request from Arrow Building Center for redevelopment of their site with removal of five buildings. However,this did not come together. This prompted the HRA to schedule a work session for June 30 at 4 p.m. Arrow Building Center may be moving out of the community since the only site to fit their needs would be the Cascade Industrial Park,which is completely sold. This is unfortunate because it involves 15 jobs in the downtown area. The company does have a letter of intent with another community. 10. Adjournment There being no other business,the meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:40 p.m.