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5.2. PCSR 01-28-2020Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 5.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings January 28, 2020 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Robert Kendrick – 931 Elk Ln. NW - Conditional Use Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Permit to operate a cutting tool sharpening and repair Reviewed by home occupation, Case No. CU 20-02 Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-654: 1. All openings to the accessory structure be closed when the operation of tools, associated with the business, are utilized. Background/Discussion The property is zoned R1-c (Single Family Residential) where home occupations run out of an accessory structure (attached garage) require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a home-based business where they will sharpen and repair cutting tools. The business will occur in an accessory structure, and will not have any employees, parking needs, outdoor storage, or signage. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The closest house, on the garage side of the subject parcel, is approximately 160’ away from the subject garage. The house to the south is approximately 145’ feet away from the garage but the house of subject parcel acts as a buffer. Applicable Regulations 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 Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity 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. There is the potential the involved uses could generate detrimental noises or odors. Staff recommends that all openings to the accessory structure be closed when the operation of tools, associated with the business, are utilized. 2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for residential which allows for home occupations. 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. The surrounding property is fully 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. 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. There is the potential the involved uses could generate detrimental noises or odors. Staff recommends that all openings to the accessory structure be closed when the operation of tools, associated with the business, are utilized. 6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. No site or structural modifications are being proposed. 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 March 3, 2020. Council Meeting If acted on, this item will go to the February 18, 2020, City Council meeting. Attachments  Location Map  Applicant’s Narrative  Plans  Site Photo Description of Project Narrative 1-02-2020 I currently have a home-based sharpening and repair business at my home in FL. I have recently bought a house in Elk River and I want to continue my business in my new home at 931 Elk LN NW. I sharpen and repair cutting tools. I have no employees. Most of my work comes through the mail or UPS. Other times I visit local groomers, stylist, butchers, etc. to retrieve the work. All of the work will be done in the third garage that will be used as a work shop. There will be no additional building. There will be no parking stalls as this is not a storefront business. I will not be using any signage. There will not be any outside storage. I work normal business hours Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 5:00. My work will be done in the garage/workshop and there should be no noticeable change to the neighborhood. I am looking forward to living and working in Elk River. Thank you, Robert F. Kendrick