5.1 PCSR 01-27-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Planning ItemsJanuary 27, 2015Chris Leeseberg, Park Planner - Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by Distinctive Iron for Conditional Use Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director, CODD
Permit for outdoor storage at 19128 Industrial
Reviewed by
Blvd., Case No. CU 15-01– Public Hearing
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval or denial of the Conditional Use Permit as proposed. If a
recommendation of approval is recommended, staff suggests 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 and sign 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.
4.All comments of the City Park Planner/Planners comment letter dated January 22, 2015 shall be
addressed.
5.The outdoor storage area shall be completely enclosed with a six foot tall privacy fence.
6.There shall be no storage of any materials and/or products on the property outside of the
outdoor storage area.
7.Materials shall not be stacked higher than six (6) feet in the outdoor storage area.
8.If the outdoor storage area is to be increased more than 20,000 square feet, an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit shall be required.
9.All sources of artificial lights shall be so fixed, directed, designed or sized that the minimum
subtotal of their illumination will not increase the level of illumination on any nearby residential
property by more than 0.1 footcandle in or within 25 feet of a dwelling or by more than 0.5
footcandle on any part of the property.
10.A parking layout shall be provided to include in the City Council staff report.
11.An updated landscape plan shall be provided to include in the City Council staff report.
12.Submittal shows calculations for rate control of stormwater discharge from new impervious
surface. Calculations also need to show volume control (no increase in post construction volume)
13.Applicant needs to show calculations demonstrating that 1.1” of rainfall over the new impervious
area is infiltrated in the new basin. (to achieve pollutant load reduction)
14.Applicant needs to submit a long term maintenance plan for the new infiltration basin.
(instructions on how and when the infiltration basin will be maintained)
Overview
Distinctive Iron wishes to locate their existing business to a 13,000 square foot building at 19128
Industrial Boulevard. Distinctive Iron is a manufacturing business that designs, fabricates, and installs
structural and miscellaneous steel products, currently located in Nowthen.
Background/Discussion
The subject property has an existing 13,000 square foot facility in which the applicant would like to utilize
3,000 square feet of for office space and use the remaining 10,000 square feet for manufacturing.
They are also proposing enclosing approximately 20,000 square feet of property with a six foot high
chain link fence for outdoor storage. The manufacturing is a permitted use but the outdoor storage is the
reason for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The property is zoned I1 (Light Industrial) where outdoor
storage requires a CUP.
The outdoor storage will be used to store steel material on racking that will not exceed six feet in height.
In addition to screening the outdoor storage with chain link fencing and privacy slats, the applicant is
proposing new landscaping. The proposed privacy slats will be a neutral color that will complement the
building color.
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 city.
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 traffic 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
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.
Analysis
Comprehensive Plan
The subject property has an underlying land use of Industrial. This use includes all forms of
businesses with manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or other industrial use and is commonly
referred to as Light Industrial, Medium Industrial, or General Industrial.
Building Materials
Other than painting, no exterior building modifications are being proposed. The building will be painted
a neutral color and the privacy slats in the chain link fence will be a complementary color to the building.
Where screening is required, the city historically requires more substantial screening: wood or plastic
fencing, shrubbery, and berming.
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Accessory Structures
The existing shed is being relocated on the property.
Parking/Circulation
While the submitted aerial does not show parking stall markings, the narrative indicates there are 44
existing parking stalls on the property. The attached Google Maps aerial shows 58 stalls. The parking
requirements are that the facility as proposed provides 36 parking stalls. Staff has requested that a
proposed parking layout be provided.
Grading/ Drainage
Stormwater runoff from this site is subject to the requirements of the MPCA issued City NPDES MS4
permit. This permit prescribes the need for the applicant to provide the following:
1)Submittal shows calculations for rate control of stormwater discharge from new impervious
surface. Calculations also need to show volume control (no increase in post construction volume)
2)Applicant needs to show calculations demonstrating that 1.1” of rainfall over the new impervious
area is infiltrated in the new basin. (to achieve pollutant load reduction)
3)Applicant needs to submit a long term maintenance plan for the new infiltration basin. (instructions
on how and when the infiltration basin will be maintained)
Landscaping
Per ordinance, 34 trees are required. In situations where the landscaping requirements are not met, the
city has required modifications in scale with the proposed business. Staff recommends that a total 15
overstory trees be added. Staff has requested that an updated landscape plan be provided. The landscape
plan (L1) shows six trees graphically but the key markers show five.
Lighting
Staff has asked for clarification if the outdoor storage area will have lighting.
Financial Impact
None
Mn Statute 15.99 deadline
The city must take action by March 2
, 2015
Attachments
Location Map (with Google Map Aerial)
Applicants Narrative
Comment Letter dated January 22, 2015
Site Plans
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Distinctive Iron- Conditional Use Permit Narrative
19128 Industrial Blvd NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Background
Distinctive Iron is a woman owned and operated company which began in 2011. Located at 9021 Viking
Blvd, Nowthen, MN, this family owned and operated manufacturing business designs, fabricates and
installs structural and miscellaneous steel products. Currently operating out of a 5,200 sq. ft. building,
the Hemmer's are eager to take their business to the next level, and are looking to relocate and move to
an existing 13,000 sq. ft. building on 19128 Industrial Blvd. NW.
Distinctive Iron is open Monday through Friday, from 7am -4pm and operates one shift.
With over 30 years of experience, Distinctive Iron prides themselves in exceeding customer's
expectations in design, fabrication and project management in a quality- driven environment at a
competitive price. Recent project include the expansion of Alliance Machine (Elk River) and LIMA
Precision Machining (Zimmerman). The business currently employs a total of eight employees and is
looking to hire an additional five employees, within the next two years.
They hold various professional association certifications, and are proud sponsors of the Special
Olympics, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Eric Applen Children's Cancer Fund.
Proposed project and location
Distinctive Iron is proposing to move into 19128 Industrial Blvd. in Elk River. The building is 13,000
square feet total; 3,000 square feet will be used for office, and the remaining 10,000 for manufacturing.
There are currently 44 existing parking stalls on the property. The company requires outdoor storage
and is proposing to build a 6' tall chain link (with privacy slats) fence to enclose approximately 20,000
square feet of outdoor storage. Storage space will be used to store steel, located on wracking within the
fence. The steel stacking height will not exceed 6'. In addition to screening the storage with fencing, the
company is proposing additional landscaping, as requested by staff and outlined on the attached
landscape plan. The proposed privacy slats will be a neutral color, and the company will be painting the
building a neutral color to compliment the fence color. The company plans to maintain the fencing on a
regular basis to ensure it remains aesthetically pleasing.
Items to be stored:
Proposed fencing:
We are financing our project locally, and are looking to take advantage of the Elk River FDA's Microloan
to assist us in covering our gap.
January 22, 2015
Cynthia Hemmer
VIA EMAIL: cindy@d-iron.com
9021 Viking Blvd.
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Distinctive Iron Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Approval
Dear Ms. Hemmer,
Thank you for your site plan review application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Outdoor
Storage located at 19128 Industrial Blvd.
On December 31, 2014, the city received your application for the above use. Staff c a site
plan review on January 16, 2015 and has the following comments:
Building Materials
Your narrative indicates that the building will be painted a neu
complimentary color to the building. Please provide the proposed colors.
Parking/Access
While the submitted aerial does not show parking stall markings,
existing parking stalls on the property. The attached aerial frThe
parking requirements are that the facility as proposed provides 36 parking stalls. Please provide a site plan
with the proposed parking layout.
Landscaping
The landscaping requirements are 34 trees for this project if it were new. The landscape plan (L1) shows
six trees graphically but the key markers show five.
Per ordinance, 34 trees are required. In situations where the l
the city has required modifications in scale with the proposed improvements. Staff will be
recommending that a total 15 overstory trees be added. Please provide an updated landscape plan.
Accessory Structures
The Existing Conditions and Demo Plan sheet (C1) shows the shed being salvaged and reinstalled.
Please indicate on a site plan or landscape plan where that will be located.
Phone: 763.635.1000
www.ElkRiverMN.gov
Lighting
Will the outdoor storage area have lighting? If so, what types
will they be located.
Grading
Stormwater runoff from this site is subject to the requirements issued City NPDES
MS4 permit. This permit prescribes the need for the applicant to provide the
1)Submittal shows calculations for rate control of stormwater disc
surface. Calculations also need to show volume control (no increase in post construction
volume)
2)
impervious area is infiltrated in the new basin. (to achieve pollutant load reduction)
3)Applicant needs to submit a long term maintenance plan for the new infiltration basin.
(instructions on how and when the infiltration basin will be mai
Conditions will be suggested that these comments be addressed as part of th
Please submit revised drawings and other requested information, as indicated above, by noon on February
th
9th, 2015 for inclusion in the City Council packet for approval on Februar.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Chris Leeseberg, Park Planner/Planner
Ph: 763.635.1033
Fx: 763.635.1090
cleeseberg@ElkRiverMN.gov
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTAELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
9021 VIKINGS BLVD. NW19128 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DISTINCTIVE IRON PROPOSED STORAGE AREA
DISTINCTIVE IRON
T. Erickson, LLC - EricksonCivil - All Rights Reserved-2014
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTAELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
9021 VIKINGS BLVD. NW19128 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DISTINCTIVE IRON PROPOSED STORAGE AREA
DISTINCTIVE IRON
T. Erickson, LLC - EricksonCivil - All Rights Reserved-2014
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTAELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
9021 VIKINGS BLVD. NW19128 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DISTINCTIVE IRON PROPOSED STORAGE AREA
DISTINCTIVE IRON
T. Erickson, LLC - EricksonCivil - All Rights Reserved-2014
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTAELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
9021 VIKINGS BLVD. NW19128 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DISTINCTIVE IRON PROPOSED STORAGE AREA
DISTINCTIVE IRON
6"18"
T. Erickson, LLC - EricksonCivil - All Rights Reserved-2014
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTAELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
9021 VIKINGS BLVD. NW19128 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DISTINCTIVE IRON PROPOSED STORAGE AREA
DISTINCTIVE IRON
T. Erickson, LLC - EricksonCivil - All Rights Reserved-2014