Item 5-7 Item # 5_7
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City of
Elk -�-1
River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michele McPherson, irector of Planning
DATE: April 22, 2003
SUBJECT: Case No. CU 03-19
Request by Rick Austin for Indoor Go-Kart Facility
Public Hearing
Request
The applicant requests that the Planning Commission consider an application for a
• Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreation facility (indoor go-karts).
Attachments
• Location Map
• Applicant's Narrative
• City's Curfew Requirements
• Site Plan
• Floor Plan
• Partial Landscape Plan
Location
321 Baldwin Avenue
Zoning/Land Use
C3, Highway Commercial / HB, Highway Business
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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 02-16
April 22,2003
Page 2
• Analysis
Overview
Located on the property is the vacant Ron's Foods facility that is 24,000 square feet in area.
The parking lot is paved and provides 114 spaces. No changes are being proposed to the
exterior of the building;all improvements will be on the interior.
Conditional Use Permit
The applicant proposes to convert the existing interior of the building into a motorized Go-
Kart facility. Proposed is a Go-Kart track,pit area,bathrooms,meeting room, and
ticket/concession area. Packaged foods such as pop and chips will be sold at the concession
area. Video games are also proposed along one wall of the facility. The applicant anticipates
the following hours of operation:
Monday—Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 12 midnight
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12 midnight
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The applicant should be required to enforce the City's curfew requirements as the age of the
clientele will be those 16 years and older. The parking lot should also be patrolled on a
• regular basis to prevent loitering and improper use of the parking lot.
The zoning code does not identify the specific number of spaces required for this proposed
use. General recreation parking standards require one space four each four patrons when
full.
During the staff review, there were no adverse comments other than a concern in regards to
adequate ventilation in order to remove the exhaust of the Go-Kart motors. The decibel
level of the go-karts was also questioned;will the building provide enough soundproofing to
buffer the adjacent residential neighborhood. The applicant will be required to comply with
all building and fire code requirements in this regard.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the conditional
use permit request with the following conditions:
1. THE GO-KART OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE
BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS.
2. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE PROPER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL STORAGE.
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April 22,2003
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• 3. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE MODIFIED TO ADDRESS THE
CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY.
4. THE APPLICANT SHALL POST AND ENFORCE THE CITY OF ELK
RIVER'S CURFEW REQUIREMENTS.
5. THE APPLICANT SHALL POLICE THE PARKING LOT AND
PREVENT LOITERING BY PATRONS.
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n• • Rick Austin
n i■� 15050 Lawndale Lane
111 Dayton MN 55327
612-280-7301
Michelle McPhearson
Director of Planning
Phone 763-441-4902
Fax 763-441-7425
Re: Austin's Indoor Karting
Date: 5/23/02
Michelle,
The indoor karting facility will feature a Formula One type racing experience along with a small
concession stand and video arcade. The racetrack will accommodate approximately 12 karts at a
time. It will be approximately 1200 ft long and 20 ft wide allowing for lots of room for passing
along with varied corners and straight-aways. It will also feature a pit lane for entering and
exiting the racetrack.
This type of facility is meant for fun, family entertainment for all ages. The driving experience
itself, for the most part, will attract ages 16 and up for just a fun racing experience. Or for the
serious driver, leagues will be formed to accommodate their competitive needs. We will also
feature a set of kiddie karts to accommodate the younger kids and will schedule special times just
for their races. The concession stand and video arcade are also available for those of all ages who
come with the drivers to watch. We will also have a meeting room for corporate meetings and/or
birthday parties etc.
Our business hours will be: 11 a-l 1 p M-Th
11 a-12a Fri
8a-12a Sat
8a-1 1p Sun
We will staff approximately 8-10 employees at any one time (1 mgr, 2 pos/concession workers, 1
pit marshall, 2 corner workers, 1 mechanic, 1 to 3 salespeople).
Our goal is to create a clean, fun, family atmosphere for all ages!
Sincerely,
Rick Austin
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§ 50-31 ELK RIVER CODE
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conspicuously posted at all public en- notice on b alf of the property man-
tra ces to the property or have been pro- ager or ten t and so document that
yid:• to the person in writing by the fact in the o er's official police re-
prop-rty manager or tenant. port detailing incident.
(d) Prohib. ed acts. (Code 1982, § 403)
State law reference—Trespass, . Stats. § 609.605.
(1) No pe .on shall trespass in or upon any
private property and, without claim of Secs. 50-32-50-60. Reserved.
right, rz,use to depart therefrom on de-
mand of he property manager or tenant.
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES INVOLVING
(2) No perso who has been served with a PUBLIC ORDER
trespass n'tice in conformity with this
section sha enter the premises described Sec. 50-61. Curfew for minors.
therein d g its effective period without
the written •-mission of the party issu- (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section,
ing the notic- or the authorized agent the following definitions shall apply:
thereof as sp- ifically named in the no- Minor means any individual who is under the
tice. age of 18 and has not been declared by a court of
(3) No person shall -nter any area of private competent jurisdiction as being emancipated.
property in vio tion of conspicuously Parent means any individual who is over the
posted signs proh .iting or restricting ac- age of 18 and is the birth or adoptive parent of the
cess thereto, inclu, ing but not limited to minor, or who has the legal custody of a minor as
the following signs: 'No Trespassing,""Au established by order of a court of competent
. thorized Personnel ��nly," "Private," "Em- jurisdiction. This definition excludes individuals
ployees Only,"and" �• "Em-
ergency Exit Only." who are providing foster care as defined in Minn.
(e) Service and effect of tre .ass notice. Stats. § 260.015, subd. 7.
(1) Where a trespass not e is issued by a (b) Curfew regulations.
tenant who is not the operty manager, (1) Curfew established; hours. It shall be un-
the notice is effective •my as to that lawful for any minor who is unaccompa-
portion of the premises •ver which the nied by a parent, or an adult who have the
tenant is entitled to exer se control. permission of the parent to be with the
(2) No trespass notice shall •- effective for minor,to be present upon any public street,
more than one year from t'e date of its avenue, alley, park, playground or place
original issuance. open to the public, place of amusement
(3) All trespass notices issued ,ursuant to and entertainment, vacant lot, or other
this section must be properly -rved upon unsupervised place in the city during the
the person named therein as f• ows: following hours:
a. The notice shall be serve by per-
a. If the minor is under the age of 16,
sonal service documented b either a between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of
receipt signed by the person i•whom any day and 5:00 a.m. of the follow
it was issued or an affidavi' of the ing day;
issuer. b. If the minor is under the age of 18,
b. Where the person named in th_tres- but over the age of 15, between the
pass notice is arrested by a •..lice hours of 12:00 a.m. of any day and
officer for an act prohibited by s ate 5:00 a.m. of the following day.
• statute or city ordinance,the arrest (2) Exceptions. It shall be an affirmative de-
ing officer may personally serve the fense to a prosecution under this section
CD50:4
OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS §50-91
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if, at the time of the curfew violation, the AR ICLE IV. OFFENSES INVOLVING
minor is involved with an organized school PUBLIC SAFETY*
or church activity or is in the employ of a
business. •IVISION 1. GENERALLY
(3) Responsibility of parents. It shall be un- Sec. 50-91. ee for false alarms.
lawful for any parent of a minor to allow
or permit such minor to violate the provi- (a) Fee imp, ed.
sions of this section.
(1) A fee in he amount established by reso-
(4) Duties of business proprietors. It shall be lotion sh.11 be assessed and paid to the
unlawful for any person operating or in city for th• fourth and each subsequent
charge of any place of amusement, enter- false fire alis at the same property in a
- tainment or refreshment,or other place of calendar ye. .The fee shall be assessed to
business to permit any minor to loiter or either the pr.•erty owner or the occupant
idle in such place contrary to the provi- of the propert' False alarms attributable
sions of this section. Any such proprietor to malicious ac vity caused by other than
shall immediately order such minor per- the property o er and/or the property
son to leave such place, and, if such per- occupant shall n, be counted toward the
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son refuses to leave, the proprietor shall annual total at thproperty.
immediately notify the police department (2) In the case of new e alarm installations,
of the violation. a 90-day grace pe 'od will be allowed
• ) during which any fal-- alarms will not be
(c) Violations. counted toward the a ual total at the
property.After the 90-• :y grace period, it
shall be the responsibili of the property
(1) Any parent whose minor violates this owner and/or the prope y occupant to
section shall be notified of all such of- ensure that the newly ins : led fire alarm
fenses. Service by first class mail to the system works properly. Fa e fire alarms
last known address or the address given after the 90-day grace pe 'od shall be
by the minor shall be deemed notice to counted toward the annual total at the
such parent. The parent shall be notified property
that, if the minor incurs three or more
curfew violations,the parent shall be sub- (3) A fee of$50.00 shall be payable o the city
ject to the penalties set forth in this police department for the fifth esponse
section. and each subsequent response b the po-
lice department to an automati. alarm
device triggered other than by re..on of
(2) A parent of a minor may be charged with criminal activity at the same pr.•erty
a misdemeanor under this section. within one calendar year. "Property" all
(Code 1982, § 400) include automobiles and other vehi les
State law reference—Local curfew ordinances, Minn. with automatic alarm devices. The -e
Stats. § 145A.05,subds. 7a, 9.
shall be assessed to the property owner r
the property occupant.
*Cross reference—Public nuisances affecting peace and
safety,
• Secs. 50-62-50-90. Reserved.
State law reference—Crimes against public safety and
health,Minn. Stats. §609.66 et seq.
Supp.No. 1 CD50:5
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