5.2 PCSR 10-28-2014 ht i Request for Action
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To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Planning Items October 28, 2014 Chris Leeseberg,Park Planner- Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by Hong Ce,Lin for Conditional Use Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director, CODD
Permit for Hajime Restaurant, 18850 Dodge St. Reviewed by
NW, Case No. CU 14-19—Public Hearing
Action Requested
Recommend,by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use Permit is not a building permit and the applicant must apply for and receive
approval of required building permits before construction may begin.
2. The building shall meet all building and fire codes.
3. The applicant must apply for and receive approval of all required sign permits before signage may
be installed.
Overview
The applicant is applying for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a sit down restaurant (Class 1)
within an existing multi-tenant building located at 18850 Dodge Street.
Background/Discussion
The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) where Class 1 Restaurants are allowed
as a CUP. Class 1 restaurants are allowed by right in other Highway business zoning districts. The
property owner has declined an offer to initiate a rezoning.
The proposal is to operate a Japanese restaurant that will serve Japanese food such as sushi, sashimi, and
Bento Box as well as liquor and beer. There will be approximately 60 seats for customers.
Analysis
Comprehensive Plan
The subject property has an underlying land use of Highway Business which uses range from
moderate to high intensity forms of commercial development in Elk River. Businesses in this category
may be the largest both in terms of size and traffic generation while also providing services and
convenience types of business. Market orientation tends to be regional in nature. Development
orientation tends to be toward regional highways. Future Highway Business developments should be
located within the Urban Service Boundary and adjacent to regional highways with both visibility and
access. Examples of Highway Business uses include discount retailers,grocery,restaurants,automotive
sales and service,general merchandise,and professional services.
The proposed restaurant use is compatible with the existing land use.
P o w E B E D 1 r
NATURE
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
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.
The parking for the multi-tenant building was constructed using retail requirements. The space the
restaurant is going in would require 21 stalls if it were retail. Using the general parking standards for
restaurants of one space per each four seats plus five, the business would require 20 parking spaces which
the existing parking lot provides. Using the requirements of one space for each 100 square feet of
customer area, the business would require 21 parking spaces which the existing parking lot provides.
Signage
The applicant will utiti7e the existing marquee sign as well as the existing freestanding sign located on the
western edge of the property along Highway 169. All signage must meet applicable regulations and
separate permit for each must be obtained.
Employees
They propose to have ten employees.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Thursday: 11a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. — 1 a.m.
Sunday: 2 a.m. — 10 p.m.
Utilities
There are no proposed changes to the existing infrastructure.
Grading/Drainage
No site work is being proposed.
Landscaping
Landscaping has been established on site. No changes are proposed.
Applicable Regulation
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate
vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the cry.
2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including
streets,police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems,parks and schools;and
will not, in particular, create tragic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public
thoroughfares.
5. Will not involve uses, activities,processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be
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detrimental to any persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke,fumes,glare, odors, dust or
vibrations.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and
standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
If denial of such a permit should occur,it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section
30-654.
In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined,it appears that the request is consistent with all of
these standards.
Financial Impact
None
MN Statute 15.99 deadline
The city must take action by November, 26 2014
Attachments
• Location Map
• Applicants Narrative
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Case No: CU 14- 19 Elk
Conditional t:se Per lit - 188 50 Dodge St River
1. Detailed description/scope of project.
Japanese Restaurant:
The Japanese Restaurant will serve Japanese food like sushi,sashimi
Bento Box and so on .
There will have a sushi Bar to serve the sushi and food .
There will have another Bar to serve Liquor or beer.
There will be about 100 seats in the whole restaurant
What's being proposed? Japanese Restaurant sushi Bar
2. Hours of Operation :
Tuesday---Thursday: 11am-12 am
Friday---Saturday: 11am-lam
Sunday: 2am-10pm
3. Number of Employees : 10 employees
4. Number of Parking stalls, existing and additional
46 existing parking stalls; speak with Hotel to have additional parking
stalls
5. Is there proposed screening of the site? No
6. Proposed building materials
Steel studs,sheet rock,standard restaurant material
How do they comply with applicable design standards?
All will comply
7. Signage-(at time of installation,a separate permit is required for each
sign)
How many? 2
Proposed sizes? Existing Marquee sign
Locations?
One of the marquee on high way 169
One is on Building
What type? Neon on building and pylon/monument
8. Is there outdoor storage? Garbage only
What is being stored?Garbage, Recycle,Cooking Oil
How much? 3
Proposed screening? None
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