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of MEMORANDUM
RiverTO: Planning Commission
FROM: Steve Ach, City Planne icA,
DATE: November 25, 1997
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Request
by Elk River Shopping Center,
Public Hearing Case No. CU 97-29
Request
Elk River Shopping Center is requesting a conditional use permit to expand
the Elk River Theater from 10 to 18 screens.
Location
. Lot 1, Block 1, Elk River Plaza
Zoning/Land Use
PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business)
Attachments
• Location map
• Site plan
• Conditions of previous approval
Background
In November of 1993, Elk River Shopping Center requested a similar
conditional use permit to expand the Elk River Theater from 5 to 10 screens.
Along with that conditional use permit there was interior mall modifications
to accommodate the new entry area into the theater. Besides the
improvements to the building, the shopping center also made various parking
lot improvements, converting what was once green space into additional
parking stalls to accommodate future parking needs.
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 •Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 97-29
November 25, 1997
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Overview
IIThe theater's expansion will extend into the space previously occupied by
Pamida. Approximately 26,000 sq. ft. will be remodeled for the theater's
purposes. The balance of the Pamida space will be leased to a fitness club
(The Gym) which is the subject of another conditional use permit. All of the
theater's expansion will involve interior remodeling with no exterior
improvements. A majority of the issues associated with the expansion of the
theater will involve the building official as it relates to proper exiting and
other building code related matters.
Parking
Four years ago when the theater came before the Planning Commission and
City Council to expand the theater from 5 to 10 screens, a complete parking
analysis was done of the shopping center. With the additional parking stalls
developed, the Elk River Shopping Center met the parking requirements
with no stalls to spare. The ordinance requires movie theaters to have one
parking stall for every four seats. Based on the 10 screens, seating capacity
of 1,700 was planned for and parking requirements calculated based on these
numbers. The additional 8 screens may bring on approximately 1,500
additional seats, requiring an additional 375 parking stalls. Subtracting the
S required parking for the 25,800 sq. ft. of retail space that will now be used by
the theater, a total of 246 parking stalls would be required. As previously
mentioned, there is no room left on site to provide additional parking. With
the County Market space presently vacant, parking at the shopping center
should not pose a problem at this time. However, as the mall begins to fill its
vacant space, the management of parking amongst the tenants will become
more critical. The key with developing the mall will be to introduce the
appropriate mix of tenants whereby the parking demands for each of the
tenants will be slightly different to balance the parking needs for the center.
Signage
The theater is proposing to add 2 to 3 additional signs on the building
elevation facing Highway 169. These cabinet signs will be similar to those
signs presently in place to advertise the movies that are showing at the
theater. There is no additional signage proposed for the west elevation of the
building as it faces the residential.
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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 97-29
November 25, 1997
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Recommendation
• It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
conditional use permit request by Elk River Shopping Center to expand the
Elk River Theater with the following conditions:
1. ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) CABINET SIGNS WHICH MAY BE
PLACED ON THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING FACING HIGHWAY 169. THESE
SIGNS SHALL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING CABINET SIGNS.
2. ALL THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU 93-25 APPLY
TO THIS NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
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• STATE OF MINNESOTA
CITY OF ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CONDITIONAL USE PROCEEDINGS
• CITY OF ELK RIVER
In the Matter of: Larry Leitschuh
9110-83 Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
REQUEST: A conditional use permit to amend the Elk
River Plaza development agreement expanding the theater
from five to ten screens, eliminate a portion of the
interior mall corridor, increase movie theater signage,
and modify site plan.
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE
Scherer Ltd. Partnership, Owner
The above entitled matter came to be heard before the City Council on
the 20th day of September, 1993, on a petition for a Conditional Use
pursuant to the City of Elk River Zoning Ordinance, for the following
described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Elk River Plaza Second Addition
IT IS ORDERED that a Conditional Use be granted as upon the following
conditions or reasons:
1. A SITE PLAN ILLUSTRATING DEMONSTRATED PARKING THAT MEETS CITY PARKING
• REQUIREMENTS BE SUBMITTED FOR STAFF REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
2. THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 15 FOOT LANDSCAPED AREA ALONG
FREEPORT AVENUE TO BE USED AS A BUFFER TO THE RESIDENTIAL AREA.
3. THE THEATER BE ALLOWED NO MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 1,020 SQUARE FEET OF
SIGNAGE BE USED ON THE ENTIRE BUILDING. NO MORE THAN TWO 60 SQUARE
FOOT PANELS MAY BE USED ON THE WEST BUILDING ELEVATION (FACING FREEPORT
AVENUE) AND NO MORE THAN TEN 75 SQUARE FOOT PANELS FACING HIGHWAY 169.
4. THE PROPERTY OWNER BE RESPONSIBLE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES,
AS ILLUSTRATED ON THE APPROVED PLAN, IN THE EVENT THAT PARKING PROBLEMS
ARISE IN THE FUTURE.
5. THE THEATER MUST TURN OFF SIGN LIGHTING AND CHASER LIGHTS 15 MINUTES
FOLLOWING THE START OF THE LAST MOVIE OF THE DAY.
6. LANDSCAPED PLANTERS BE INCORPORATED WITH THE NEW SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF
THE THEATER SITE.
7. NO CHASER LIGHTS BE USED ON ANY BUILDING ELEVATION EXCEPT FOR THE
ARCHITECTURAL SIGN, WHICH MAY INCORPORATE CHASER LIGHTS.
8. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AND CROSSWALKS BE INSTALLED AS NECESSARY TO ASSURE
SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FROM THE BUILDING TO THE PARKING AREA.
5 9. THE 50 FOOT TOWER BE ALLOWED.
Dated this 1st day of November, 1993.
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CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENT 848 PARKING STALLS
CURRENT PARKING - 588 STALLS
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED 260 STALLS
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:E FOR THEATER 15' STREET SETBACK - 184 STALLS
OPTION AREA A• 29 STALLS
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