5.1.PCSR 10-23-2018Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings October 23, 2018 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
AEGIR Brewing Co. LLC – 19050 Industrial Blvd. Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
NW, #1
Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit to operate a
microbrewery facility
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit as the standards set forth in Section 30-654 have been
satisfied and with the following condition:
1. The Conditional Use Permit shall not be recorded until the city building official and fire marshal
have inspected, and signed off on, the building for compliance with all state and local building
codes.
Background/Discussion
Case No. CU 18-17
The property is 1.46 acres in size, has a land use designation of industrial, and is zoned Light Industrial
(I1) where microbreweries require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to
operate a microbrewery in a portion of an existing 9,000 square foot industrial building.
Transportation/Circulation
Access to and from the site will occur at the one existing access on Industrial Boulevard. There is
sufficient on-site circulation for the business, customers, and emergency vehicles.
Parking
The building is 9,000 square feet in size with the applicant utilizing approximately 2,600 square feet of the
overall space.
The ordinance states: Manufacturing, fabricating, general industrial: six stalls plus one off-street parking space for each
500 square feet of floor area.
The floor area of the subject building is 9,000 square feet requiring 18 plus 6 parking stalls for a total of
24 parking stalls. The site has 32 striped parking stalls and what appears to be room for 8-12 more stalls.
Landscaping
The ordinance requires 26 trees for the property. The exiting tree inventory satisfies this requirement.
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Applicable Regulation
In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to
the development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards
set forth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article, and to promote compatibility
with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood, or the
city.
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or
the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The proposed industrial use, within the industrial park, will not endanger, injure or detrimentally
affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health,
safety, morals, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The property is guided for industrial and the proposed use is considered industrial. The use will be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
With the exception of a city-owned (EDA) parcel, there are no other vacant properties in the
development. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of
surrounding vacant property.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in
particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
The facility does not require any specialized services. The use will be served adequately by and will
not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire
protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in
particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public
thoroughfares.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
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5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental
to any persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
The operation of the proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment
and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of
excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust, or vibrations.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
No exterior construction or site work is being proposed so the use will not result in the
destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for
the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
The use will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable
requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the
proposed use in the city.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section
30-654.
Financial Impact
None
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute §15.99, the required 60-day review period ends on November 13, 2018. A 60 day letter
was provided to the applicant extending the review period until January 12, 2019.
Council Meeting
If acted on, this item will go to the November 19, 2018, City Council meeting.
Attachments
Location Map
Applicant’s Narrative
Site Plan
Building Plan
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RECEIVED
SEP 14 2018
AEGIR Brewing Company LLC
Project Narrative
AEGIR Brewing Company LLC, is proposing to open a microbrewery
manufacturing location at 19050 Industrial Blvd NW #1, Elk River, MN
55330.
This location would not have a taproom connected to it and would be
for production purposes. There would be no signage referencing our
company on the building. There is more than adequate parking to
accommodate the 2-4 people working at the facility at any given time.
Thank you for considering the expansion of our current Elk River
business.
Tim Jones
AEGIR Brewing Company LLC
707 Main St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
(626) 513-6366
AegirBrewCo@gmail.com
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