5.11 PCSR 09-26-1995 P-Q -\1 ITEM 5.11.
tJity of
lk River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Gary Schmitz, Planning Assistant Givi
DATE: September 26, 1995
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Request by
I.S.D. #728, Public Hearing Case No.
CU 95-24
Request
Independent School District#728 is requesting a conditional use permit to
construct a public works building within the Elk River Industrial Park.
Location
IILot 8, Block 1, Elk River Industrial Park
Zoning/Land Use
I-1 (Light Industrial) / L-I (Light Industrial)
Attachments
• Location Map
• Zoning Map
• Site Plan
• May 8, 1995 EDA minutes
• September 11, 1995 EDA Minutes
• Memo from Bill Rubin dated September 26, 1995
Background
Independent School District#728 is requesting a conditional use permit to
construct a 21,000 square foot public works building in the Elk River
Industrial Park. The site is currently owned by the City of Elk River
Economic Development Authority. A public hearing was held by the EDA on
III May 8, 1995 concerning the proposed sale of the property. It was the
consensus of the EDA to proceed with the negotiations for sale of the
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
• property to the school district. A second meeting was held by the EDA
concerning reviewing the site plan at the September 11, 1995 EDA meeting.
Comments from the EDA concerned landscaping the loading dock and the
use of the berming. The EDA was also concerned about the outdoor storage
issues. Attached is a memo from Bill Rubin, Economic Development
Coordinator, summarizing the EDA's position.
The school district currently uses space in the City of Elk River's
maintenance facility. Due to the increased space needs of the city public
works department, the school district has been looking for additional space
for the past few years.
Site Plan
The site plan indicates a 150 foot by 140 foot (21,000 square feet) pre-cast
concrete building proposed for the site. The building will be used for vehicle
storage, maintenance, general storage and office space. The plan indicates
two loading docks on the north side of the building closest to Industrial
Boulevard and six overhead doors on the south side for vehicle storage and
maintenance. The site plan also indicates a large Northern Natural Gas
easement near Industrial Boulevard. The school district is in the process of
Sobtaining permission from the gas company to cross their gas easement.
Parking and Drives
The applicant is proposing to overlay the entire parking area and drives with
a bituminous surface. The entry drive to the warehouse dock and past the
southeast corner of the building is shown to be bound with concrete curb and
gutter as required by city code. The south side of the parking area does not
show curb and gutter at this time due to the fact that this area may be used
for future expansion.
The employee parking lot on the east side of the site indicates 16 parking
stalls. Elk River City Ordinance requires 19 parking stalls for a building of
this size and use. The applicant has, however, demonstrated an additional
10 parking stalls which could be added if parking would become a problem on
the south side of the parking area.
Drainage and Grading
The applicant has not yet provided a drainage and grading plan for this site.
If this application is approved, a drainage and grading plan must be
reviewed and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
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• Landscaping
The proposed site plan indicates that the applicant proposes to plant a total
of 20 coniferous trees, 22 deciduous trees and 20 ornamental trees. This plan
would meet city code in terms of number of trees planted, however, more
information needs to be provided as to size and species of the trees and the
location of sod/seed. In an effort to try to screen the two loading docks on the
north side of the building which face Industrial Boulevard, the applicant is
proposing a landscape berm near the entrance of the site. The berm will
extend from the entrance to the west side of the lot. If this proposal is
approved, staff would suggest additional trees be planted along and near the
gas line easement in order to better screen the loading docks from Industrial
Boulevard. This will satisfy the EDA's concerns. The updated landscape
plan should also indicate underground irrigation along Industrial Boulevard
and Triangle Road, as it is required by city code.
Architectural Standards
The applicant has shown building elevations of a precast concrete building
which meets Elk River City Code. If this proposal is approved, staff would
recommend that a painted accent stripe or other decorative feature be
• considered around the entire building in order to give the building a greater
aesthetic appearance.
Outdoor Storage
The site plan indicates that the southern portion of the property may be used
for future "yard storage". The school district has indicated that they have no
plans for outdoor storage at this time. However, staff believes outdoor
storage is imminent at this location at some point and time. If and when the
school district has plans for outdoor storage, an approved screening and
landscape plan should be reviewed by the staff to determine compliance with
city code.
Signage
No signage plan was submitted with this request. Staff recommends that
any free-standing sign be compatible with the proposed building. A sign
permit will be required prior to installing the sign.
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• Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request to construct
a 21,000 square foot public works building by Independent School District
#728 with the following conditions:
1) A drainage and grading plan be reviewed and approved prior to
issuance of a building permit.
2) An updated landscape plan indicating more plantings on the berm
to screen the loading docks be prepared prior to the City Council
meeting. The landscape plan should also include size and species of
trees to be planted, location of underground irrigation, and sod and
seed areas.
3) All concerns of the EDA be incorporated into the site plan.
4) The entire parking area and drives with the exception of the south
side of the parking area be bound with B612 concrete curb and
gutter.
5) A painted accent stripe or other decorative feature be considered
around the entire building in order to give the building a more
• aesthetic appearance.
6) The location of a trash enclosure be identified on site. The enclosure
must be large enough to accommodate recyclable material and
should be compatible with the proposed building.
7) If I.S.D. #728 plans on having a screened outdoor storage area, a
landscape and screening plan must be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to implementation.
8) If this application is approved 4 sets of revised plans must be
delivered to city hall prior to issuance of a building permit.
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