5.3 PCSR 06-23-2015City of
Elk
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
5.3
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Planning Items
June 23, 2015
Chris Leeseber , Park Planner - Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Request by Sportech for Zone Change to amend
Zack Carlton, Planner I
Reviewed by
the zoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Natures Edge
Business Park from C3 Highway Commercial to BP
Business Park, Case No. ZC 15 -05 - Public Hearin
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Zone Change as proposed.
Overview
The property is currently zoned Highway Commercial (C -3) and requires a zoning change to Business
Park (BP) to allow the applicant to operate a proposed light manufacturing business. They intend to
construct a new 105,000 square foot manufacturing facility with a possible 73,500 square foot future
expansion. The project is a permitted use in the BP district and has been reviewed by staff. A site
plan /landscape plan has been attached for your reference.
Background /Discussion
Comprehensive Plan
The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to establish a framework and expectations as to the future use
of land.
Applicable Regulations
In revieaving a proposed amendment, consideration shall be given to existing conditions within the area directly and indirecty
affected by the proposal, the conservation of properly values, the use to wbicb the properly affected is being devoted at the time,
and relevant provisions, if any, in the land use plan.
In the review of the standards for a Zone Change as outlined, it appears the request is consistent with
this standard and is consistent with the City Council approved Comprehensive Plan and the Focused
Area Study. The Focused Area Study identifies the subject property area as East Elk River Gateway.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Location Map
• Applicants Narrative
• Site Plan /Landscape Plan
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Sportech
Case No: ZC 15 -05
Zone Change, Easement Vacation
EV 15 -06
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1100 Mendota Heights Road 9 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 a (651) 681 -0200 0 Fax (651) 681 -0235
SPORTECH
NATURES EDGE BUSINESS CENTER
ELK RIVER, MN
ZONECHANGE
Lot Legal Descriptions: LOT 1 & LOT 2 BILK 2, NATURES EDGE BUSINESS CENTER SECOND ADDITION
PID's #: 75- 828 -0205 & 75- 828 -0210
Project Narrative: SPORTECH, Inc. plans on expanding their production into a new 105,000 sf facility in
the Nature's Edge Business Center Park, with a possible 73,500 sf expansion. These two land parcels will
be combined by the City of Elk River. We are requesting a Zone Change so that both land parcels will
Zoned B -3 and allow the lot combination. A single user of the 2 different Zoned land parcels has
warranted the Zone change. It is our belief the type of building and end user is consistent in the Elk
River comprehensive plan for this development. We feel a 105,000 sf manufacturing facility will fit in
nicely with the surrounding properties and compliment the 100,000 sf manufacturing already in the
Natures Edge Business Center. We see job creation and increased tax base both benefits for the City, but
keeping a long term business in the city probably the best benefit for the City of Elk River.
Sportech Zone Change Narrative for City 5.26.15.docx
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LANDSCAPE NOTES:
1. SITE IS VOID OF SIGNIFICANT EXISTING VEGETATION.
2. SEPARATE ROCK MULCH FROM SOD /SEED WITH BLACK VINYL EDGER
3. ALL PLANTING AREAS TO BE IRRIGATED BY A HIGH - EFFICIENCY IRRIGATION
SYSTEM. IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN BY CONTRACTOR
4. SOD OR SEED DISTURBED AREAS ONLY ACCORDING TO SITE PLAN.
5. REQUIRED LANDSCAPING BASED ON 3,218 L.F. OF LOT PERIMETER
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Revisions
5/4/15 PRELIMINRY
5/26/15 CITY SUBMITTAL
LANDSCAPE PLAN
Sheet Number
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Project No. 150126 -1