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6.1. SR 11-22-1999 rei ---'\) ( ); 1fll< Item # 6 . 1 . River TO: MEMORANDUM FROM: Mayor & City Council Michele MCPherso~ctor of Planning DATE: November 19, 1999 SUBJECT: Update on Morrell Parking Lot Staff has been in contact with Mr. Morrell regarding the parking lot on Jackson Avenue. He indicated that he had received the attached letter and had been "mulling it over". Mr. Morrell was then informed of the Council's concerns regarding the most recent accident in front of the parking lot on his property. Mr. Morrell expressed the following concerns to staff regarding the required improvements: 1. He wanted to know if other parking lots would be required to be fence. He was told no. He does not want to close the School Street entrance, as he is afraid that he will "lose" it. He would prefer to close the parking lot if the Council is going to require closure of the entrance from School Street. Staff suggested fencing the School Street entrance; that was not a satisfactory option. He believes that the student that was struck was a smoker and not someone using the parking lot. Evidently, they have had a number of problems over the years with students using their buildings as smoking havens. He does not believe a fence will prevent illegal crossing of School Street. . 2. 3. Mr. Morrell stated that he had sent a letter to all of the participants reminding them of the requirement to cross School Street at an approved crosswalk. In his letter, he stated that failure to comply with this requirement would result in termination of the parking area with no refunds. Mr. Morrell has been reluctant to meet with staff regarding the conditions outlined in the attached letter. During our last conversation on Thursday, November 18, 1999 he indicated that he may attend the November 22, 1999 City Council meeting to discuss the issues directly with the Council. . 13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 rei --\) ( )j !li< River October 22, 1999 Larry Morrell Morrell Transfer 10752 17151 Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Morrell: On October 11, 1999 the City Council reviewed the options presented by staff for the continuation of the commercial parking lot at 809 Jackson Avenue (please refer to the attached staff memo and minutes). The City Council approved a General Planning Permit for the 1999-2000 school year. Approval of the General Planning Permit included the following conditions: 1. 2. . 3. 4. 5. 6. That the parking lot meet the ten foot setback from the property lines. The entrance from School Street be closed and vehicular access to the property be limited to Jackson Avenue. The surface of the lot be Class 5. Landscaping to be installed along Jackson Avenue and School Street be reviewed in the spring. Some type of economical fencing be install along School Street at least to the end of the school year. The applicant process an interim use permit for future years after the City amends the ordinance for interim uses. The City will process the interim use amendment to the Zoning Code. Once that has been completed, I will contact you regarding that process for the 2000-2001 school year. Please contact me at 441-4902 regarding the above conditions 1-5. We will need you to verify the parking lot setbacks and determine how access will be gained internally to Jackson Avenue. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. s,~: ~ . Michele McPherson Director of Planning 13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 NOV-19-99 FRI 02:48 PM MORRELL COMPANIES FAX NO. 16124414527 P. 01 . ().>>;n 1Yil~~ ~'('.Ad1-<..J i VI 44 I ~ '7l[-;J.S NovcmlKI" I ('. ) 999 M('l1"I'l~1I Par\..iug. Lot Pcnl'1il Holders Ri;' Parking Pl~imil~ To Whllllllt May Concern: . 'r he City Elk River hali recently inform~d Morrell ora si1uation that happened the '8c.:(:I: llr Nl}\'clllbcr Sill Unfortunately therr has been an accid~nt involving. students jay v..'alkin;l;!. lllHTl ih~ Morrell parking lot over to the senior high schuol. Monell i~ Iniclnmng all parking permit holders that you i1b~oJute,ly must use the designated ~'.m~:swalk~ ovt:r to Ih~ high sc.h()cl If the City Elk River notifies Morrell of another ,w(~iu~tll lnv(l!vingjay walking, Morrell has no choice but 'La pcrm(\nently clo!'e the p~lrkillg 1(11 and 11l)l refund any fees. Please reali2.cthe scriou!'ness of this letter and the si1Ll,i1101l .11 hand As. an ildde;o reminder pJe,tSC rcmcn1ber 1CJ display (tape) your parking pel mil mill!;' !cft~hilnd side of the rear winelow fClf easy visibility If you have any '1uc~lion:; pll3<lsC t"c:el free tel cont<\ClllS Smc(::l'cl:,.. 1,i',H ry V M r,,11Tell P((:)jdl..'llt M~)jTdl COlnpanics. lnc, LM/II~ .