4.1 PCSR 05-26-2015ECity lk
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Request for Action
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
4.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Planning Items
May 26, 2015
Chris Leeseber , Park Planner - Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Request by Morrell Companies /Terry Morrell fora
Land Use Amendment to change the land use of
Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director, CODD
Reviewed by
Lot 1, Block 2, Natures Edge Business Center from
FAST (Station Area Village) to Industrial, Case No.
LU 15 -02
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Land Use Amendment as proposed.
Overview
At the May 18, 2015, City Council meeting, the Council reviewed the Zone Change and Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for the subject property and continued the public hearing to the June 1, 2015, City Council
meeting. The Council wanted the Land Use Amendment to be reviewed by the Planning Commission
before they made any final decisions. The Council would then act on all three applications at once.
The Council provided direction to the applicant regarding design standards, landscaping, and paving, and
was in favor of the project as proposed to the Planning Commission.
Background /Discussion
The applicant proposes to amend the land use from Focused Area Study (FAST) to Industrial.
Focused Area Study
The FAST is the area immediately adjacent to the commuter rail station at 1715` Ave and Twin Lakes
Road. The study, completed in 2010, represented an intense collaborative effort between the City and the
property owners and stakeholders in the region. The study identified the changing traffic patterns and
how they affect business and land uses in the area, as well as provided alternative uses as these patterns
continue to evolve over time.
Industrial
Historically Elk River has enjoyed a diverse and strong industrial base. This base thrives with a regionally
recognized labor force and business friendly posture. Industrial uses provide a wide variety of benefits,
including employment and daytime population. Daytime population helps entice services, including a
greater variety of services.
Light Industrial
The Light Industrial category includes industrial uses that are lower in intensity of activity. These uses
limit the potential for adverse impacts on adjacent land uses due to factors such as noise and odor.
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Examples of Light Industrial uses include research and development offices, enclosed storage and
warehousing, laboratories, and light manufacturing.
A portion of the current mining area south of County Road 33 may also include some industrial
development which will be determined through a more detailed planning and engineering study before full
reclamation and development occurs.
Medium Industrial
Medium Industrial land uses are intended for businesses with more intensive uses. The level of intensity
refers to the amount of land used by the business, the nature of the industrial activity, and the potential
for truck traffic. Examples of Medium Industrial uses include contracting yards, lumber yards, concrete
products processing, processing of natural resources, and truck terminals.
Future Medium Industrial land uses are also appropriate for future reuse of the mining area south of
County 33 which will be determined through a more detailed planning and engineering study prior to full
reclamation and development occurs.
The proposed use conforms to the industrial land use classification and will permit the rezoning of the
property from Business Park to PUD in support of the Morrell project.
Attachments
Location Map
Proposed Land Use Map
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