3.4. SR 03-15-2004MEMORANDUM
Item # 3.4.
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Chris Leeseberg, Planner
DATE:
March 15, 2004
SUBJECT:
Case No. GP 04-03
Request by Linder's for General Planning Permit - Temporary
Greenhouse/Garden Center
Request
Linder's is requesting a general planning permit for a temporary greenhouse/garden center
in the Elk River Plaza parking lot.
60-Day Rule
To comply with the 60 day rule, without an extension, this item needs action by April 23,
2004.
.Location
804 Freeport Ave
Lot 1, Block 1 Elk River Plaza Fourth Addition
Attachments
· Location Map
· Applicant's letter
· Site Plan
Zoning/Land Use
PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HI3 (Highway Business)
City Council / GP 04-01
March 15, 2004
Page 2
Overview
Linder's is requesting a general planning permit to locate a temporary greenhouse in the Elk
River Plaza parking lot. They will be selling bedding plants, nursery stock and other
gardening supplies from April 15 through July 15. The proposed hours of operation are 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. They will be using a 21' X 144' temporary greenhouse/display area. The total
area for the garden center operation is 3,024 square feet.
The proposed location is in the parking lot north of Buffalo Wild Wings and south of what
was Snyder's. The location will not disrupt traffic flow nor does it create any parking
problems.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Linder's request for a general planning
permit to allow a temporary greenhouse/garden center wkh the following conditions:
1. NO ELECTRICAL SERVICES SHALL BE ACROSS ANY DRIVE OR
WALKING SURFACE.
2. IF TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM AROUND THE TEMPORARY
SITE, THE SALES AREA SHALL BE DELINEATED WITH A BARRIER
TO RESTRICT TRAFFIC.
3. THE GREENHOUSE/GARDEN CENTER BE MAINTAINED FREE OF
DEBRIS AND KEPT IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION.
4. THE LOCATION OF THE GREENHOUSE IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN.
4. THE GREENHOUSE AND DISPLAY AREA BE REMOVED WITHIN
ONE WEEK OF THE END OF THE SALES PERIOD AND THE SITE
BE RETURNED TO ITS PREVIOUS CONDITION.
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Item # 3.4.
Supplemental Memo
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Chris Leeseberg, Planner~_~
DATE:
March 15, 2004
SUBJECT:
Case No. GP 04-03
Request by Linder's for General Planning Permit - Temporary
Greenhouse/Garden Center
Request
Linder's is requesting a slight change from the original submitted application. They want to
expand the area of display to include 20 more feet of space~.north of the original proposal.
Overview
This change was in response to the applicant meeting with the Fire Chief to address
condition # 1 of the recommendation. The revised plan accomplishes condition # 1 and the
Fire Chief had no concerns with the request.
The additional area does eliminate an additional 15 parking stalls but does not impede
vehicular traffic.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Linder's supplemental request for a general
planning permit to allow a temporary greenhouse/garden center with the following
conditions:
1. NO ELECTRICAL SERVICES SHALL BE ACROSS ANY DRIVE OR
WALKING SURFACE.
2. IF TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM AROUND THE TEMPORARY
SITE, THE SALES AREA SHALL BE DELINEATED WITH A BARRIER
TO RESTRICT TRAFFIC.
City Cotmcil / GP 04-01
March 15, 2004
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3. THE GREENHOUSE/GARDEN CENTER BE MAINTAINED FREE OF
DEBRIS AND KEPT IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION.
4. THE LOCATION OF THE GREENHOUSE IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN.
4. THE GREENHOUSE AND DISPLAY AREA BE REMOVED WITHIN
ONE WEEK OF THE END OF THE SALES PERIOD AND THE SITE
BE RETURNED TO ITS PREVIOUS CONDITION.
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