9.2. SR 09-17-2018 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session September 17, 2018 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Saxon Property Concept Review Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Provide informal, non-binding, feedback to the applicant regarding his concept review.
Background/Discussion
The applicant is proposing to remodel the vacant Saxon Motors building and site (75-704-0205) into a
climate-controlled mini-storage facility. The proposal includes interior and exterior modifications to the
building. The site would also be changed to accommodate the needs of the proposed apartment building
north of the site and a reduced need for parking which may include replacement of bituminous surfaces
with green space. The facility would include:
■ 131 leasable storage units
■ 24 hour access
■ Complete climate control for all units
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
The property currently does not have zoning approval for any use, and the Comprehensive Plan guides
the property as Focused Area Study (FAST), and is zoned FAST-The Point. The FAST Plan specifically
guides the area for high density housing and riverfront amenities,while the zoning includes high density
residential buildings,business and professional offices, outpatient healthcare facilities, and institutional
uses.
Mini-storage facilities are not permitted on this site,but are supported elsewhere in the zoning code. If
the Planning Commission supports the proposed use on this site, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Zone Change, and Conditional Use Permit would be required.
Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed the concept during their August 28, 2018, meeting. The Commission was not
in support of converting the site and building to a mini-storage use as the FAST plan guides to property
for high-density residential uses and had concerns with the proximity to the Mississippi River and
possible transportation changes along Highway 10. They also felt that a mini-storage use would appear
out of place at this location and would not be appealing to people entering the city.
The Elk River Vision
A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1
The applicant offered potential alternatives to the submitted plan set and proposed submitting plans
describing his proposal. The Commission was interested in reviewing updated plans for the site.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Sketch Plans
■ FAST Plans
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Owner: Briggs Companies Elk River
Project: RIVER WALK Apartments /Saxon site
Subject: Narration of Project
-River Walk Apartments-
Presented By:
The Briggs Companies
The existing Saxon site is where the Briggs Companies will pursue a new updated use that will fall inline
with the new updated guide plan for this zone.
The Briggs Company believes this will be a much-needed uplift to the city and surrounding community. It
is our goal to bring more public use to this site and extend the residential opportunity to what currently
presides to the South of this location.
The new concept lends itself to a very unique and progressive design and use. It is also our intent to CO-
LABOR and combine the current river front to the existing boat launch and park on the North side of the
bridge. The Briggs Company understands that this is notjust a city of Elk River effort in relation to the
River front and is willing to connect with all required entities to accomplish this much needed goal.
By addressing this issue the current very dangerous (see packet- provided by the city police department)
and abused area at the river front which includes many vagrants (that continue to abuse and vandalize
property in the area) will now become a community asset. Together we will provide a people
movement and use that will give the city of Elk River a wonderful park and destination.
We feel the only way to stop this abuse is to re- purpose with a very progressive designed family living
community that invites all city patrons as well our new residents at River Walk Apartments.
The Briggs Company feels that the only way to overcome this issue and make this site operate within the
guided comprehensive plan set forth by the city of Elk River, is for the Briggs Company to donate the
river front property in Lou of Park Dedication Fees along with a 26 year TIF mechanism to this project. By
working together to provide walkable paths, canoe racks, fishing docks and bathroom facilities, we
strongly feel by connecting our proposed concept to this river front will end the current issue that
currently exists in this location.
Per the vacation shown on our site plan, we feel this will allow better use of the parking and allow a
maintenance agreement to be added into the final approvals.The street show has no relation to the
final approved use.
As the submittal shows we are requesting a P.U.D application on this project.The current
comprehensive plan calls for the RIVER WALK use to exist, see the City of Elk River domestic report.
In relation to the SELVE STORAGE facility, this will bring a convenience factor to not only our users, but
the greater Elk River community. The architecture requires the space to be a 100% under roof use and
will also not require the parking that would be mandatory for another apartment use, therefore a green
space factor to be considered.
As for the remaining Saxon site, we are proposing a future controlled temperature environment facility
storage complex that has no out-side storage. This complex would be a state of the art high security
building. The design will tie in nicely to the proposed design of the multi-family concept (see concept
design).
This facility only requires a small amount of parking allowing a proof of parking application for the multi-
family concept we are proposing,
The remaining space will be green space. Also keeping in mind there is no other storage facility use like
this anywhere in close proximity to this location.
Keeping in mind, we are not submitting approval documentation for the storage concept, we feel it
necessary and would like to discuss the entire concept of this space throughout.
We look forward to the efforts in partnership to re-develop this site to a much-needed updated use for
the city of Elk River.
Daniel J.Andersen
Vice President of Commercial Development
The Briggs Company
612-812-3324
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Our mission with this new product is to fix issues the issues that have stemmed from transients and the
access they have through the park from the river and up to the property disturbing the community and
vandalizing the property and surrounding areas.
In order to remedy this vandalism that has come from the access they have through the park we need
the help of the city to create a product to better the community but cannot do so until we create safety
for all by eliminating these issues and providing an area for pedestrian walkability and accessibility to
the wonderful park area in which is associated with the property.
In lieu of park dedication fees we would give ownership to the city for access to the park and to continue
on providing betterment of the community.
Please see attached documents for any and all police reports associated with the parcel for the last 10
years for more information of these occurrences.
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