4.2. PCSR 11-05-2014
Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 4.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Planning ItemsNovember 5, 2014Chris Leeseberg, Park Planner - Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director, CODD
Amendment to Section 30 of the City of Elk River
Reviewed by
Land Use Regulations to add Focused Area Study
Business District, Case No. OA 14-07 Public
Hearing
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of an Ordinance Amendment to reflect the .
Overview
Staff is bringing forward an Ordinance Amendment to Section 30 o
Southern Twin Lakes Road Business District
add .
Background/Discussion
When the Focused Area Study (FAST) was approved in 2010, it anti
from rural highway dominated businesses and patterns to a more u
and will continue to be triggered by changes in housing and development, Highway 10 access, and the
commuter rail station.
The FAST study identified an avenue in which the property owners
ultimately maximizing the value of their property and operating e businesses.
The Comprehensive Plan, approved in May 2014, incorporated the F
to the zoning ordinance.
The proposed ordinance creates a new zoning district, the Southern Twin Lakes Road Business District,
and as closely as possible follows the goals and objectives of the FAST
of sub-zones within the plan area.
Each subzone will have a purpose statement, a list of uses, bulk regulations (setbacks,
coverage) and design standards. Staff will draft the ordinance to reflect what the Planning Comm
With adoption of the zoning district,
no property will be rezoned. That action will occur at a later likely in December.
Staff received suggested changes from two Planning Commissioners
the spreadsheet.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
FAST Development District DRAFT LANGUAGE
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The FAST Business District
The Southern Twin Lakes Road Business District is established to
and bulk regulations to the 900 acres of property located along
Road, near its intersection with Highway 10.
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The District is intended to incorporate the findings and recommendations developed from the 171
Focused Area Study and as amended from time to time. Because of the diverse range of activities
envisioned within the district, all within a common master plan, zoning is regulated through the
development of sub-zones. The subzones are:
The Point
East Elk River Gateway
The Hinge
Office Village
Station Area Village
Hillside Heights
The Pinnacle
The Point District
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a. Purpose. The Point, a subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan, is established to provide an
environment for High density residential development, maximizing the recreationa
benefits of the river. Most development is less than 3 stories.
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Point sub-zone are listed in
section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Point sub-zone are listed in section 30-XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Point sub-zone are outlined in
section 30-938.
East Elk River Gateway
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a. Purpose. The East Elk River Gateway (Gateway) subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan is
established to provide opportunity for destination retail and se
adjacent to the Highway 10/ Twin Lakes Road intersection. Close
multiple family residential and public open space. The focus of the district is service and retail node
intended to serve the regional population while maximizing the r
the river. As the Twin Lakes Road and Highway 10 intersection tge,
additional right of way will be necessary, requiring the relocat
anticipated to be necessary for the interchange are identified a
FAST study.
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Gateway sub-zone are listed in
section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Gateway sub-zone are listed in section 30-
XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Gateway sub-zone are outlined in
section 30-938.
The Hinge
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a. Purpose. The Hinge, a subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan, facilitates development that is not
centered on access, as anticipated changes to Highway 10 access will impact traditional Highway
centric uses. Care should be employed to provide site design th
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171 and Twin lakes Parkway. Uses are Jobs and services centric, rec
patterns. Accessory improvements, i.e. seating, trails, lighting etc. shall be emp
the benefit of the wetlands within the area.
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Hinge sub-zone are listed in
section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Hinge sub-zone are listed in section 30-XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Hinge sub-zone are outlined in
section 30-938.
Office Village
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a. Purpose. The Office Village a subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan provides for redevelopment
toward large office, Business Center, and showroom businesses.
once the transportation system is finalized will yield attractivment
opportunities. The focus of the district is job creation, where
component of successful businesses. Most development is less th
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Office Village sub-zone are
listed in section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Office Village sub-zone are listed in section
30-XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Office Village sub-zone are
outlined in section 30-938.
Station Area Village
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a. Purpose. The Station Area Village subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan provides for
redevelopment toward pedestrian oriented development, urban scales, provides a mixtur
housing, employment, service, and recreational opportunities immediately
Rail station. The success of the subzone is predicated on the d
welcoming gathering place that meets a variety of needs. Most development is less than 4 stories.
Development shall be carefully considered and organized to promo
circulation and navigation. Connections between buildings, and
success of area. Parking areas shall be carefully considered, and located internal to blocks, to
maximize development at the street.
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Station Area Village sub-zone
are listed in section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Station Area Village sub-zone are listed in
section 30-XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Station Area Village sub-zone are
outlined in section 30-938.
Hillside Heights
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a. Purpose. The Hillside Heights subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan establishes an environment
that provides a range of housing options and takes advantage of
typology. The area provides for attached family development, pr
amenities will affording maximum density near employment, transportation, and service centers
offered by the other subzones. Most development is less than 3 stories.
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Hillside Heights sub-zone are
listed in section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Hillside Heights sub-zone are listed in section
30-XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Hillside Heights sub-zone are
outlined in section 30-938.
Pinnacle District
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a. Purpose. The Pinnacle Zoning district, a subzone of the 171 Focused Area Plan, is established to
provide an environment for certain industrial, office, and comme
with and complement each other. The focus of the district is job creation, where Highway visibility
is not a necessary component of successful businesses. Most dev
b. Uses. Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional uses applicable to the Pin-zone are listed in
section 30-XXX.
c. Bulk Regulations. Bulk regulations applicable to the Pinnacle sub-zone are listed in section 30-
XX1.
d. Architectural Standards. Architectural Standards applicable to the Pinnacle sub-zone are outlined in
section 30-938.
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The Hinge (C-2, C-
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Gateway (C-3, BP,
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