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FROM: Gary Schmitz,
Planning Assistant
DATE: June 27, 1995
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Request
by Jeff Colbath/Public Hearing
Case No. CU 95-11
Request
Mr. Colbath is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an upholstery
business out of his existing home.
Location
• 13155 183rd Avenue NW, Elk River, Minnesota. Lot 1, Block 2, Orono Lake
3rd Addition.
Attachments
Location map, zoning map, site plan, floor plan, letter from applicant.
Background
Mr. Colbath is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an upholstery
business from his home located at 13155 183rd Avenue, Elk River,
Minnesota. The applicant currently operates an upholstery business in New
Hope and if approved would move the business to his home in Elk River. The
reason that this item is required to go through a conditional use permit is
that some of the equipment such as industrial sewing machines are not
normally found in a home.
Business
The business will consist of primarily residential re-upholstery and some
small scale commercial re-upholstery. The proposed business would also
IIPconsist of making custom boat covers. This would require that the customer's
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
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boat would remain on site until the cover could be fitted. The applicant is
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proposing no outdoor storage related to the business with the exception of the
occasional customers boat.
The business is proposed to be operated out of the applicant's attached 24' x
24' garage. If this application is approved, the applicant plans on adding a
19' x 30' addition to the existing garage. The proposed garage addition would
meet the accessory structure ordinance, in terms of accessory structure area.
The applicant is proposing that all sales be conducted at the customers home
or business with the applicant providing pickup and delivery of all
merchandise, therefore, customer traffic would be kept to a minimum. The
applicant does anticipate UPS deliveries of fabric and supplies a couple of
times a week.
Number of Employees/Hours of Operation
The business will consist of the applicant, his wife, and one part time
employee. Hours of operation would consist of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and occasionally on Saturday. Both of these standards
would meet the requirements established in the home occupation ordinance.
Equipment
• The applicant has indicated that the machinery needed to operate an
upholstery business consists of a compressor, industrial sewing machines,
table saw, and band saw. The sewing machine and compressor are the
primary tools used extensively, with the saws used sparingly, for repair of
damaged furniture. The applicant has indicated that he plans on keeping the
air compressor in his basement, with airlines connecting to the garage. This
should aid in reducing noise from the business. The garage is also proposed
to be insulated, to help reduce noise.
Previous Home Occupation
In 1993, the City of Elk River approved a similar home occupation upholstery
business for Todd Altenweg, at 11925 191st Avenue. The City's Planning and
Zoning Departments have not received any complaints on the business.
Recommendation
Staff feels this request meets the seven standards for a conditional use
permit as outlined in Section 900.20 of the Elk River City Code of
Ordinances, as well as the Home Occupation Ordinance. Staff is
IIIrecommending approval of the conditional use permit request to operate an
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• upholstery business out of the applicant's home, with the following
conditions:
1. Hours of operations be from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. as per city code.
2. No exterior storage related to this business shall be allowed, with the
exception of one customer's boat being allowed to be kept in the
driveway at any one time.
3. Signage be limited to two square feet and mounted flat on the wall of
the dwelling.
4. A maximum of one full time employee or equivalent, other than those
persons who customarily reside on the premises, shall be employed.
5. If valid complaints are received, this item will be brought back before
the Planning Commission and City Council for review.
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NEW HOPE, MN 55428-3614 FAX: (612) 536-0476
May 30, 1995
TO: City of Elk River, Planning Commission
I currently operate my upholstery business in New Hope. It is my intention, if approved,
to move the business to my home at 13155 183rd Avenue NW in Elk River.
My main business consists of residential reupholstery and some small scale commercial
reupholstery. I also make custom boat covers, in season. For this I would need to have
the customer's boat in my driveway for a day or two while I fit it. Other than that,the
business would be completely contained in my garage, with an office in the house.
The only machinery needed to run my business are a compressor, industrial sewing
machines, a table saw and a band saw. The compressor and sewing machines are used
the majority of the time. The saws are only used occasionally, to replace bad parts on the
furniture. I plan to keep the compressor in my basement with air lines running up to the
garage. I would insulate the garage for energy efficiency, as well as to cut down on any
noise.
1111 My existing attached garage is 24'x 24'. I would need to add on to it in order to have
enough room to operate. I anticipate an addition that would bring the total square
footage up to 1200 sq. ft. There would be no exterior storage of related materials.
I do not anticipate much traffic to my home. I plan to make all sales in the customer's
home or business. I would also pick up and deliver all the furniture. I would probably
have UPS deliveries of fabric and supplies a few times a week.
I plan to operate the business with my wife, Cheryl, and probably one other part-time
employee. My business hours would be approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. monday
through friday, with occasional limited hours on saturdays.
At this time, I am not sure if I would need a sign. However, if I did decide to put one up,
it would be a small one to let delivery persons know which door to use. It would be
under 2' x 2' and would be located near the man door to the garage.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
• Jeff Colbath
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