6.3. PCSR 03-27-2018City of
Elk
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
6.3
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
March 27, 2018
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Shannon Forsberg — 920 Highway 10
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
■ Commercial Kennel, CU 18-06
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. The authorized Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded, and the use shall not be considered a
legal use until then.
2. Prior to recording, the city's Building Official and Fire Marshal shall inspect the building for
compliance with all state and local building codes.
3. The Conditional Use Permit is not a building permit and the applicant must apply for and receive
approval of required building and sign permits before construction may begin.
4. All refuse collection containers shall be stored within an enclosure facility large enough to
accommodate the collection of all materials. Refuse containers and materials must be out of sight
from neighboring properties and street.
5. Update site plan to show designated employee parking areas.
6. Indoor and outdoor facilities are to be kept in a clean, dry, and sanitary condition.
7. Indoor facilities shall be adequately ventilated and have ample light, cooling, and heating.
8. Adequate storage and refrigeration shall be provided to protect food supplies against
contamination and deterioration.
9. Waste shall be picked up immediately and disposed of in a sealed container.
10. Animals are allowed outside only under direct supervision.
11. No more than four (4) animals per supervisor shall be allowed outside the fenced area and will be
leashed at all times.
12. Outdoor play shall not be used before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
13. The outdoor play area will be screened by a six foot opaque fence. Vinyl, or other, slats in chain
link fencing shall not be used.
14. Noise shall be mitigated so as to not create a public nuisance for adjoining properties. If a dog
continuously barks, it must be brought inside.
Background/ Discussion
The property is zoned C3 Highway Commercial where Commercial Kennels require a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a dog day care and boarding facility in an
existing multi -tenant building. The applicant is currently operating a dog grooming business on the
subject property.
The Elk River Vision
A avelcoming community avith revolutionary and pirited resourcefulness, exceptional p o w E R E o e r
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity [NATURE]
Analysis
Comprehensive Plan
The subject property is guided by the Mississippi Connections which seeks to reinvent the area as a
destination for a variety of uses and activities. The redevelopment framework was adopted by the City
Council in November, 2012. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Parking
Based on the ordinance for sales/services, a total of 3 parking stalls would be required. The site plan and
narrative indicate 5 parking stalls are available. The proposed plan provides an adequate number of
onsite parking stalls. Staff recommends the employee parking be designated.
Transportation/ Circulation
The business is part of a multi -tenant structure that is accessed via two locations on Highway 10. No
additional access points are being proposed.
Hours of Operation
The hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. -7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Applicable Regulation
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. 1Ylill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of otherpropery in the immediateviciniy or the
public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The impacts of the proposed operation were reviewed by staff. It does not appear the proposed
dog daycare and hotel use will detrimentally affect surrounding parcels.
2. Weill be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
It is consistent with the comprehensive plan, which encourages redevelopment in this area.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty.
It will not, as the surrounding areas are developed and also used for commercial purposes.
4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police
and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular,
create tralc congestion or interference with trac on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
The property is located inside the urban service area and will utilize city services. The proposed use
is not expected to adversely affect public safety or city services. Traffic impacts are not expected to
create excess congestion or wear.
5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to
any persons or property because of excessive tralc, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
The proposed use will not be detrimental to surrounding areas.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
No construction or site alterations are proposed. The proposed use will not result in the
destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
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7. Wlill fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the
issuance of a license orpermit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
The use and CUP will comply fully with all requirements of the Code.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany determinations by findings or a report stating
how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654.
In the review of the standards for a CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of
these standards.
Financial Impact
None
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute 15.99 the required 60 day review period ends on April 27, 2018.
Council Meeting
If acted on, this item will go to the April 16, 2018, City Council meeting.
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Plan
■ Building Plan
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Lilly Bees Project Narrative:
Lilly Bees Pet Spa is a long established business of over 15 years run by experience of a
wider scope than grooming. Our new facility opened in Elk River this past August and
we thank you for the warm welcome to the city. So far we have had great feedback and
our business is doing wonderfully with much potential, we hope to be here a long time
ahead.
Shannon Forsberg is the owner of the establishment and has experience not only in
master grooming skills, but also has over 20 years of experience in dog boarding of all
settings from high end to farm to corporate settings as well as retail front in Edina and
Wayzata. One thing I love about the location on highway 10, is we are separated from
other businesses so noise complaints are not an issue O We are hoping to open a dog
daycare/small boarding facility beginning in April to add to our already large and
reputable grooming business.
Hours of operation will be from 6:30am-8:OOpm so the dogs will be supervised during
those hours of operation including feedings, medication, potty breaks outside and indoor
playtime. Our staff is well educated, the owner is a certified dog trainer having gone
through rigorous courses over a 3 year period with a well -renowned dog -trainer named
Inga(Owner of Positive Gun Dog Training, and Hippie Dog) as well as we have a
manager that has her degree as a Vet Technician. Lilly Bees stands alone in experience
hands down next to all competitors. Our groomers are highly skilled and not fresh from a
corporate grooming school, we have had teachers of grooming on our staff from high end
grooming colleges including Pucci Pet Career Studios. Dog cpr and safety will be taught
to all employees. All of our workers will go through a training program in animal
behavior and basic manners. We will have 2 to 5 employees on staff, we offer 5 parking
stalls, and we offer an indoor and outdoor play area with separation for dogs that are
small or not socialized.
In the evening we will offer dog training courses Tuesdays through Thursdays to teach
basic manner classes to puppies or older dogs, and we are also looking to offer canine
good citizen classes in the future.
Thank you for your consideration,
Shannon Forsberg
Owner Lilly Bees Pet Spa
(612)707-0774
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