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7.2. SR 08-19-2019 ��i Eof lk — - Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearinj lAugust 19, 2019 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Interim Use Permit for Institutional Use (School) Zack Carlton,Planning Manager Inside River of Life Church Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve,by motion,an Interim Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The Interim Use Permit will expire August 19, 2024. 2. No Montessori Charter School functions may occur in temporary structures. t �l Background/Discussion CR 33 Y The Planning Commission had no concerns with the request. No one spoke for or against the request during the public hearing. - Staff has not received any comments since the commission meeting. RR The commission unanimously recommended approval of the request H i with the conditions outlined above. CR iz Financial Impact None Statutory Review Period tiny Per State Statute §15.99, the required 60-day review period ends on August 20, 2019. Attachments Figure I ■ Planning Commission Memo dated July 23, 2019 The Elk River Vision A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity /` UR Elk Request for Action River To Item Number Planning Commission 4.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings July 23, 2019 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Three Rivers Montessori Charter School—21695 Elk Zack Carlton,Planning Manager Lake Rd.NW Reviewed by ■ Interim Use Permit for Institutional Use (School) inside River of Life Church, Case No. IU 19-02 Action Requested Recommend,by motion, approval of an Interim Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The Interim Use Permit will expire August 19, 2024. 2. No Montessori Charter School functions may occur in temporary structures. Background/Discussion The property is zoned R1-a Single Family Residential and is surrounded by large lot single-family residential lots. The R1-a district requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Institutional Uses (religious institutions). The applicant is requesting an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to operate a Montessori Charter School (MCR) in the River of Life Church. The CR 33 applicant's desire is to construct their own facility in the future, but they are requesting an IUP for a period of five years,providing them with the time needed to locate and develop a permanent facility. RR The MCR will lease approximately 8,000 square feet on the north Hwy 10 half of the building,which is already setup for classroom/school CR 12 uses. During normal school days/hours,those spaces will be dedicated to MCR activities. They will also have access to, on a -� periodic basis, the gym/sanctuary area, and more frequently, the outdoor facilities on the property. Comprehensive Plan y``y o 111 The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for residential uses and Institutional Uses are an allowed use in residential districts. Figure I The Elk River Vision A n elcoming community n ith revolutionary and pirited resourcefulness, exceptional P 0 w E R E 0 e r service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity11"N'ATURE] 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 sgft 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 nrhich the interim use permit is to begranted will terminate before any adverse impacts are felt upon adjacentproperties. 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 avill 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 allon.,ed in the Zoning district in Which the property is located. Institutional Uses are an allowed use in the RI-c zoning district. 4. The date or event that mill terminate the use can be identified nvith 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. Authorising the use v41I 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 n.411 terminate as provided in the interim use permit. The city council may require the applicant to deposit a cash amount wab the city, orprovide some other form of security, to ensure compliance n�ith this criteria. The termination timeline and establishment of a permanent facility is deemed adequate. N:\Departments\Community Development\Platuung\Case Files\IUP\IU 19-02 River of Life Church-Three Rivers Montessori Charter School\4- Plamung Commission\4.2 sr PC 7-23-19.docx 8. Authori.Zation of the interim use mill not result in adverse effects on the public health, safety, or n"elIf 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 nvith the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan and conforms to the city's honing 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 N:\Departments\Community Development\Platuiing\Case Files\IUP\IU 19-02 River of Life Church-Three Rivers Montessori Charter School\4- Plamiing Commission\4.2 sr PC 7-23-19.docx 0,! jwl jL uro L . uy 4.J r a +ice Y- Al Lz- + ,� sok lift r offf LIW m wF o > w �. > �I RECEIVED iUN 2 5 2019 The narrative is your opportunity to describe promote, and sell your proposal to the Planning Commission and/or City Council before the meeting(s).A typewritten narrative explaining your request in detail should include, but not limited to, all the following applicable information: Detailed description/scope of project. Three Rivers Montessori Charter School Three Rivers Montessori is coming to Elk River fall 20191 TRM Charter School has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Education to serve children of all ethnicities and backgrounds,first through the eighth grade. The Founding Board Members: Leah Studaker:Realtor& Board Chair, Lisa Andrican:MN licensed teacher with a Masters in Education and 15 years experience,Angela Guse:Former teacher and Co-Owner of Guse Chiropractic Office, Christine Castagneri:Marketing,Janell Johnson Thiele:Community Engagement,Troy Hanson CFO of Guardian Angels;are driven to bring to our community the first authentic Montessori Public Charter School. The Montessori Method is focused on the education of the whole being. We organize our work through building educational experiences for the head, heart, and hands. At every level we are cultivating curiosity and offering high-quality academics, fostering healthy social and emotional interactions, and providing work that is experiential and hands-on. The work of Three Rivers Montessori is supported by tax-deductible contributions made by individuals, companies, and organizations, along with state and federal funding. TRM obtained is recognized as an not-for-profit organization, and has obtained 501(c)(3)status from the state of Minnesota. TRM was awarded the Minnesota Charter School District Number 4266. Our FEIN Number is# 82-2803489. TRM aims to serve the following number of students in this location:We currently have had 168 students apply and if this location is approved, we will be able to serve more students; however the exact number is subject to change if need be,with approval from ROL. This is a year lease; however, if for any chance we authorized to extend the lease,then these would be the class numbers and structure to do so. Year of Pre- Pre- Gr Gr Gr Gr Gr 5 Gr Total Operation chool chool � 1 2 3 4 6 3-yrs) (4yrs) yrs) Year 20 14 14 14 10 5 5 82 Year 10 10 10 20 14 14 14 10 5 107 Year 3 10 10 10 10 20 14 14 14 10 112 Year 10 15 15 10 10 20 14 14 14 122 Years 15 10 15 15 10 10 20 14 14 123 What is being proposes)? We are oronosine that Three Rivers.Montessori will open our doors for 1 year, How is the request consistent with City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan?We will be the only elementary public Montessori school in the Elk River School District and will serve all students in the surrounding communities and Elk River. Hours of Operation: Morning Care 6:30-8:301 Normal School Hours 8:30-3:301After Care 3:30-5:30 Number of Employees:Anoroximately 6-107 w14-6 volunteers possible during the day. Number of parking stalls,existing and additional: 6-10 to the side parking lot of the building Is there proposed screening of the site? No Proposed building material:The buildin:_2 will remain the same. How do they comply with applicable design standards?Standard for charter schools. Signage—(at the time of installation, a separate permit is required for each sign): How many? Proposed sizes? Utilize 8,000 sq.ft. Locations?One location. What type? Montessori Charter Public School. Is there outdoor storage? K)C) What is being stored? _How much? Proposed screening? Erosion Control I have read, understand, and agree to the erosion control measures as outlined in Sections 30-972, 30-416,and all other locations of Elk River City Code and agree to install or implement the measures upon approval by the City of Elk River. I understand that failure to i dement these measures may result in immediate suspension and possible restoration and mitiga�ah sure"; ✓I Applicant Signature: ' Date: L �� From: Brady Erickson To: Leah Studaker; Leesebera,Chris Cc: Dave Johnson;thanson(n)aa-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(�ct,elkrivermn.gov>wrote: lift r offf LIW m wF o > w �. > �I s • -irr F -vow a N Cj�J , h'