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Elk = - Request for Action
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Mayor and City Council 6.1a
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearin� liune 1, 2015 Chris Leeseber , Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution: Land Use Amendment to Change the Cal Portner, City Administrator
Land Use of Lot 1, Block 2, Natures Edge Business Reviewed by
Center from FAST (Station Area Village) to
Industrial, Case No. LU 15-02
Action Requested
Adopt, by resolution, the Land Use Amendment to change the Land Use of Lot 1,Block 2, Natures Edge
Business Center from Focused Area Study to Industrial.
Background/Discussion
The applicant proposes to amend the land use of the subject property from Focused Area Study (FAST)
to Industrial. The proposal would amend 4.08 acres in the center of the 930 acre FAST area.
Focused Area Study
The FAST is the area immediately adjacent to the commuter rail station at 1715`Avenue 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.
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.
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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.
Planning Commission Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission reviewed the Land Use Amendment application at their May 26, 2015
meeting. They had no issues or concerns with the request. No one spoke at the public hearing for or
against the request.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Land Use Amendment, 5-0.
Attachments
■ Resolution
N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\06-01-2015\Final\x6.1a sr.docx
City of
Elk
River
Resolution 15-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Amending the Comprehensive Plan to
Change the Land Use from Focused Area Study to Industrial
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.355,Subdivision 2,prescribes the procedure for
amending the Comprehensive Plan,and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 26,2015 and recommended
approval regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment request for the property generally described
as: Lot 1,Block 2,Natures Edge Business Center, Sherburne County,Minnesota
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment request and
finds the following:
1. The current use of the site is consistent with Light Industrial uses.
2. The land use is consistent with the surround land uses.
3. The use would not have adverse impacts on the surrounding land uses.
4. The proposed changes are in general conformance to the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: The Land Use Plan be amended to change the property as
described above from Focused Area Study to Industrial.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of June 2015.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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