3.2. SR 03-20-2000qty of
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
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The Mayor and City Council
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Stephen Wensman, Planner ~//
March 20, 2000
Permit for a Temporary Garden Center, Case No.
GP 00-3
Request
Jim Schoer of Plant Place Inc. is requesting a General Planning Permit for a
temporary greenhouse/garden center in the Coborn's parking lot.
Location
19424 Evans Street NW, Lot 1, Block 2, Hillside Crossing
Zoning/Land Use
PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business)
Attachments
· Location Map
Site Plan
· Letter from applicant
Overview
Plant Place Inc. is requesting a General Planning Permit to locate a
temporary greenhouse in the Coborn's parking lot. They will be selling
bedding plants, nursery stock and other gardening supplies from April 15th
through July 1, 2000. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through
Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. They will
be using a 20'x 80' temporary greenhouse located adjacent to a 20' x 80'
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to the City Council/GP00-3
March 20, 2000
Page 2
display area. The total area for the garden center operation is 3200 square
feet.
The proposed location is in the southwest corner of the parking lot along
Evans Street and will displace about 16 parking spaces. The location will not
disrupt traffic flow nor does it create any parking problems. The garden
center has been located in the same location for the past five years with out
any problems.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve Cub Food's request for a
General Planning Permit to allow a temporary greenhouse/garden center
with the following conditions:
1. That if traffic becomes a problem around the temporary site, the sales
area shall be delineated with a barrier to restrict traffic.
2. That the greenhouse/garden center be maintained free of debris and
kept in an orderly condition.
3. That the location of the greenhouse be consistent with the submitted
site plan.
That 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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25834 Main Street Zimmerman, MN 55398
612.856-2441 800.955-6094 Fax: 612-856.2440
To Whom It May Concern:
I authorize Plant Place Inc. to operate a temporaw garden center in the
parking lot of Cobom's in Elk River for the 2000 Spring Season,
which is t¥om April 15, 2000 to July 15, 2000.
Store Manager