7.4. SR 07-20-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Planning ItemsJuly 20, 2015Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Sportech Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
1.Ordinance Amending Zoning Map to
Reviewed by
Rezone Certain Property from Highway
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Commercial to Business Park
2.Resolution to Vacate a Drainage and Utility
Easement
Action Requested
1.Adopt, by motion, an ordinance amending the City of Elk River zoning map to rezone Lot 1,
Block 2, Natures Edge Business Center Second Addition, from C-3 (Highway Commercial) to BP
(Business Park).
2.Adopt, by motion, a resolution, to vacate a drainage and utility easement as proposed.
Overview
Zone Change
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 sf manufacturing facility with a possible 73,500 sf expansion. The project is a
permitted use in the BP district and has been reviewed by staff.
Easement Vacation
The proposed project will utilize two adjacent parcels in the Nature Center Business Center Second
Addition. The shared property line has 30-foot easements on each side of the property line, 60 feet total
width and would be located beneath the proposed building. In order for the building to be constructed,
the easement needs to be vacated.
Staff has no concerns or issues with the easement vacation.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission did not have any concerns with the zone change request and unanimously
recommended approval. The Planning Commission does not review easement vacations. No one spoke
at the public hearing and no comments have been received for or against the requests.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
Planning Commission Memo dated June 23, 2015
Ordinance
Resolution
City 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 bythezoningofLot1, 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 ofproperly 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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Case No: ZC 15 -05
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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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Project No. 150126 -1
Last Updated March 2014
Ordinance 15 - ____
An Ordinance Amending the City of Elk River Zoning Map to Rezone Certain
Property from Highway Commercial to Business Park
Case No. ZC 15-05
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That the duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is hereby amended to
rezone the property described on attached Exhibit A from Highway Commercial (C-3) to Business
Park (BP).
SECTION 2. That the rezoning approved by this Ordinance is based on the following findings:
1. The rezoning is consistent with the City of Elk River Land Use Plan adopted as
part of the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of
its publication.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 20th day of July, 2015.
______________________________
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Last Updated March 2014
Exhibit A
Lot 1, Block 2, NATURES EDGE BUSINESS CENTER SECOND ADDITION, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Sherburne County, Minnesota
Resolution 15-____
A Resolution of the City of Elk River to Vacate a Drainage and Utility
Easement
WHEREAS, application has been made by the property owner to vacate the drainage and
utility easements described in Exhibit A attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, vacation of the easement is appropriate as the adjacent properties are being
combined and the rights provided by the easement are no longer necessary;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 20, 2015, before the City Council of the
City of Elk River on such request after published and posted notice had been
given, and all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard at the
public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The petition to vacate the drainage and utility easements described in Exhibit A is
hereby granted; and,
2. Vacation of the easements described in Exhibit A shall be effective at the time of
recording of the document.
Passed and adopted this 20th day of July 2015.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Exhibit A