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4.1. PCSR 01-29-2019 The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity 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 church has operated for 28 years and the city has not received any complaints regarding the use. The proposed expansion will add supportive functions such as, but not limited to, classrooms, fellowship, and restrooms. It 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 comprehensive plan guides the property for residential uses, which in turn allow institutional uses. 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 the city-owned parcel to the east, which is mostly wetland, the surrounding properties are currently developed. 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. Once connected to city 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. 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 proposed use/addition will not involve any of these uses. As stated in Standard #1, the use has been in operation for 28 years and the city has not received any complaints regarding the operation. The expansion will add supportive functions such as, but not limited to, classrooms, fellowship, and restrooms. 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. Although the size of structure and parking area will expand, the project 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 February 26, 2019. Council Meeting If acted on, this item will go to the February 19, 2019, City Council meeting. Attachments  Location Map  Applicant’s Narrative  Site Plans  Architectural Plans/Elevations  Environmental Memo dated January 8, 2019  ERMU memo dated January 7, 2019  Stormwater Coordinator memo dated January 10, 2019 Description of Project Narrative Abiding Savior Lutheran Church is seeking approval to build a 3110 square foot addition and retrofit the existing space with a fire sprinkler system. The added classroom and multipurpose space will allow the Church to grow as well as opening its doors to host more community events. The space will also provide the congregation with a more functional space to gather following service. The addition of the fire sprinkler and associated remodel will bring the Church into compliance and improve the life safety of the building. In fitting with the comprehensive plan, it will help to create and maintain a strong neighborhood and keep it safe. The building would be used primarily on Sunday mornings from approximately 8 am to 1 pm. The building is also used on Wednesday nights for confirmation class and choir practice. Office hours for Pastor and the Church administrator are weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. To accommodate current and future expected growth, an additional 48 parking spots will be added to the existing 51 spot parking lot. This will meet, and exceed, the Citys required number of spots and allow for 4 accessible spots to be centrally located at the entrances. The exterior materials will be EIFS with a second color of EIFS banding to provide architectural and visual interest. There will be brick veneer to match the existing building at the entrance and the roof will be an EPDM membrane. Although there are no specific requirements for the R1c district, these materials do meet design standards for other districts. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church would also like to remove their existing signage and build a new sign in a more visible location. They are seeking approval for a lit ninety-six square foot sign that can be seen by Elk Lake Rd. With the limited access to the site, it is important to achieve visibility where possible. There is no additional outdoor storage being added and no modification being made to their existing garage. Overall Abiding Savior Lutheran Church is seeking the ability to grow as well as to allow improved safety and community involvement. Memorandum To: Planning Department From: Amanda Bednar, Environmental Coordinator Date: January 8, 2019 Subject: Site Plan Review January 2019 _______________________________________________________________________ The department listed above has reviewed the application listed below and has the following comments: rd Case# CU 18-21 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 12942 - 193 Ave NW - Church and Parking Lot Addition 1. Parking lot and building expansion locations are not problematic however the northeast stormwater basin appears to be within the wetland that extends east off the property. No wetland delineation is on record and one will be required to determine location and potential impacts as a result of the stormwater pond in this location. Wetland delineations can be completed during the growing season. Memorandum To: Planning Department From: ERMU, Water Department Date: January 7, 2019 Subject: Site Plan Review January 2019 _______________________________________________________________________ The department listed above has reviewed the application listed below and has the following comments: rd Case# CU 18-21 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 12942 - 193 Ave NW - Church and Parking Lot Addition 1. The church will have to purchase a water meter and pay any associated water access charges (WAC). Memorandum To: Planning Department From: Brandon Wisner, Stormwater Coordinator Date: January 10, 2019 Subject: Site Plan Review January 2019 _______________________________________________________________________ The department listed above has reviewed the application listed below and has the following comments: rd Case# CU 18-21 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 12942 - 193 Ave NW - Church and Parking Lot Addition 1. Stormwater management requirements must be met as listed in Ordinance Sec. 78-503. - Stormwater and urban runoff control. and Sec. 78-504. - Post construction stormwater management for proposed new or redeveloped impervious surfaces. http://mn-\\ elkriver.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3180 2. Provide HydroCAD, MIDS report and a stormwater management report that explains the project and how the project will meet rate, volume and water quality requirements listed in the city stormwater ordinance. 3. A long term operations and maintenance plan will need to be submitted to the city for any permanent stormwater BMP. 4. An issued NPDES permit is required prior to construction starting. 5. How does the addition to the parking lot reach the proposed south stormwater basin? City ordinance requires curb to be installed for the perimeter of a parking lot.