4.2. PCSR 07-23-2019
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Parking/Circulation
Churches require one parking space for every three seats, based on the design capacity of the main seating
area. The main seating area is approximately 7,000 sqft in size, which would yield 1,000 patrons. Per
ordinance, 333 parking stalls are required for the church.
Public elementary schools, junior high schools, or similar private schools require two parking spaces for
each classroom. Eight classrooms are shown on the submitted plans. This would equate to 16 parking
stalls for the Montessori school.
The site has 295 parking stalls on site. While the functions of church services and the school typically do
not overlap, there will be occasions when church events will occur during school time, such as funerals,
requiring 349 parking stalls. The church has been in operation for many years and staff is unaware of any
on-going parking issues. As this proposed use is temporary, staff has no concerns with the site being
short approximately 50 parking stalls.
Applicable Regulation
Before the city council may authorize an interim use, it must make the following findings:
1. The period of time for which the interim use permit is to be granted will terminate before any adverse impacts are felt
upon adjacent properties.
The use is intended to be temporary until the applicant can find a permanent location to operate
the school. The church has been in operation for many years and staff does not foresee any
adverse impacts with having school functions operate, on an interim basis, in the existing
structure.
2. There is adequate assurance that the property will be left in suitable condition after the use is terminated.
The use is proposed in a fully developed space/site and will be left in the same condition.
3. The use is similar to uses allowed in the zoning district in which the property is located.
Institutional Uses are an allowed use in the R1-c zoning district.
4. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
The applicant states the use will last up to 5 years. Staff has also included a condition of approval
that the IUP will terminate after 5 years.
5. Authorizing the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the public to take the
property in the future.
Additional cost will not be imposed.
6. The applicant and user agree to all conditions that the city council deems appropriate for authorization of the
interim use.
The applicant and user agree to all conditions.
7. The applicant provides assurances deemed adequate by the city council that the use will terminate as provided in the
interim use permit. The city council may require the applicant to deposit a cash amount with the city, or provide
some other form of security, to ensure compliance with this criteria.
The termination timeline and establishment of a permanent facility is deemed adequate.
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8. Authorization of the interim use will not result in adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.
The church has been in operation for many years and staff is unaware of any issues and does not
foresee any adverse impacts with having school functions operate, for an interim time, in an
existing structure. The proposed use should not result in adverse effects on the public health,
safety, or welfare.
9. The proposed interim use is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan and conforms to the city's
zoning regulations.
The use is consistent and conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations.
Financial Impact
None
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute §15.99, the required 60-day review period ends on August 20, 2019.
Council Meeting
If acted on, this item will go to the August 19, 2019, City Council meeting.
Attachments
Location Map
Applicant’s Narrative
Building Drawings
Site Aerial
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From:Brady Erickson
To:Leah Studaker; Leeseberg, Chris
Cc:Dave Johnson; thanson@ga-Er.org
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Re: CUP Application
Date:Tuesday, July 2, 2019 1:49:24 PM
Hi Chris (and Leah),
My name is Brady Erickson and I am the secretary of the board of overseers at ROL. I’m
responding on behalf of the board and Pastor Dave Johnson. As far as River of Life is
concerned, we would love to have a long-term partnership with Three Rivers Montessori
(TRM) and think a 5-year CUP is great. We only executed a one-year lease because this level
of partnership is brand new to our organization and wanted to take a conservative approach. It
simply allows us to make adjustments after one year if deemed necessary. It is our hope
though that after one-year we can sign a longer-term agreement.
With regard to the space TRM will utilize at the church, we have mapped out as part of the
lease approximately 8.000 sq. ft on the north half of the building that is already setup like
classrooms. During normal school hours and days that space will be dedicated to TRM
activities. They will also have access to, on a periodic basis, the gym/sanctuary area and more
frequently the outdoor acreage the church sits on.
We hope that helps answer your questions from ROL’s perspective. Please feel free to follow
up with anything else you need.
Thanks!
Brady Erickson
On Jul 2, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Leah Studaker
<lstudaker.trmontessori@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Chris- happy Fourth of July!
River of Life did grant us a lease and it is for a year. But it would probably be best
to cover things and just do a five year conditional use permit just in case things
go well and ROL wanted to extend that lease. However we do need to check with
them to make sure that a five year CUP would be ok! I’ll let them get back to you
on what they would like to do.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Leah Studaker
On Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 9:10 AM Leeseberg, Chris
<CLeeseberg@elkrivermn.gov> wrote: