7.2.a. SR 10-02-2017Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.2.a
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings October 2, 2017 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Land Use Amendment: Change from Industrial to Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Highway Business, Cheryl Freeburg, 12580 192nd
Reviewed by
Court NW
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use from Industrial
to Highway Business for the following reasons:
1. The current use of the site is consistent with highway business uses.
2. The proposed land use is consistent with the surrounding 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.
Background/Discussion
Case No. LU 17-02
The applicant is seeking a land use amendment in conjunction with a zone change (ZC 17-07). The land
use amendment is needed before a zone change can occur. Staff is recommending approval of the ZC
17-07.
The subject property currently has a land use designation of Industrial. The Industrial land use includes
all forms of businesses with manufacturing, distribution, warehousing or other industrial use and is
commonly referred to as “Light Industrial,” “Medium Industrial” or “General Industrial.”
The applicant is requesting the property be guided as Highway Business which supports a zoning
classification of C-3 Highway Business. The Highway Business land use ranges from moderate to high
intensity forms of commercial development in Elk River. Businesses in this category may be the largest
both in terms of size and traffic generation while also providing services and convenience types of
business.
Future Highway Business developments should be located within the Urban Service Boundary and
adjacent to regional highways with both visibility and access. Examples of Highway Business uses include
discount retailers, grocery, restaurants, automotive sales and service, general merchandise, and
professional services.
The subject property is adjacent to County Road 1 and the existing tenants provide professional services.
There is a small area of Highway Business across County Road 1 from the subject property.
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission had no questions, comments, or concerns. No one spoke for or against the
request and staff has not received any comments since the Planning Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request.
Financial Impact
None
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute §15.99 the required 60-day review period ends on October 29, 2017.
Attachments
Location Map
Resolution
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Resolution 17-____
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Amending the Comprehensive Plan to
Change the Land Use from Industrial to Highway Business
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 September 26, 2017, and
recommended approval regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment request for the
property described as: Elk River Industrial Park, Lot 2, Block 2, Sherburne County,
Minnesota, and
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 highway business uses.
2. The proposed land use is consistent with the surrounding 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 Industrial to Highway Business.
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Passed and adopted this 2 day of October, 2017.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk