7.1 SR 10-19-2020Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
7.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
October 19, 2020
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: Speed Cutters Outdoor
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Maintenance, LLC, to Operate Landscaping
Reviewed by
Contractor Yard
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in
Section 30-654:
1. The outdoor storage area shall be completely enclosed within the existing six -foot -tall privacy fence.
2. There shall be no storage of any materials and/or products outside of the outdoor storage area.
3. Materials shall not be stacked higher than six (6) feet in the outdoor storage area.
4. If the outdoor storage area is to be increased more than 20,000 square feet, an amendment to the
conditional use permit shall be required.
Background/Discussion
Case No. CU 20-16
The property is zoned I1 (Light Industrial) where Landscaping Contractor Yards require a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a complete landscaping and snow removal contracting company.
Planning Commission
The commission questioned what could be stored outside the fenced area. The applicant clarified that only
employee parking would occur outside of the fenced storage area and did not express any concerns with the
recommend conditions.
No one spoke for or against the request and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Working through the CUP process, the city is working with citizens to achieve their goals while allowing growth to
occur responsibly.
Attachments
■ Planning Commission Memo dated September 22, 2020
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly.
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Request for Action
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Elk
River
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
4.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
September 22, 2020
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
SpeedCutters Outdoor Maintenance, LLC —
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
19128 Industrial Blvd. NW
Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit to Operate a
Landscaping Contractor Yard, Case No. CU 20-
16
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. The outdoor storage area shall be completely enclosed within
the existing six -foot -tall privacy fence.
2. There shall be no storage of any materials and/or products on " CR33
the property outside of the outdoor storage area.
3. Materials shall not be stacked higher than six (6) feet in the
outdoor storage area.
4. If the outdoor storage area is to be increased more than 20,000 RR •
square feet, an amendment to the conditional use permit shall
be required. Hwy 10
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Background/Discussion
The property is zoned I1 (Light Industrial) where Landscaping
Contractor Yards require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The
applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a complete landscaping and P�
snow removal contracting company.
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During their busiest times of the year, they will have 6 trucks and 5
trailers on site providing services throughout the Northwest metro.
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They have 24 crew members that will arrive on site and leave in a work Figure I
vehicle daily.
They plan on storing most of their equipment within the building but when they need the space inside, some
equipment will be moved outside and into the fenced in area. Most of their business is lawn care and snow
removal, but they do occasionally install landscaping items like shrubbery and mulch, which would be stored in the
20,000 sq. ft. fenced outdoor storage area.
The Elk River Vision P I I E I E I 11
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service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020
Parking and Circulation
The property has two access points onto Industrial Boulevard and provides adequate internal vehicular circulation.
There is 3,000 sq. ft. of office space requiring 10 stalls (3,000/300) and 10,000 sq. ft. of storage space requiring 12
stalls (one per two employees) for a total of 22 parking stalls. The property provides 59.
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 issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. mill 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 orgeneral welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The primary use of the property will be the outdoor storage, within the fenced area, of equipment
associated with the business. The use 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. Vill be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The property is guided for industrial 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. WIN not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
With the exception of a parcel owned by the city's Economic Development Authority southeast of subject
parcel, the surrounding properties are fully developed. The use will not impede the normal and orderly
development or improvement of surrounding vacant property.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. Wl'ill 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 ystems, 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. W1711 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 included several conditions to prevent the storage of materials and equipment outside of the fenced
area which is consistent with the city's outdoor storage ordinance and previous approvals for this site.
With these conditions, the 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.
6. mill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
As no site work is being propose, 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. mill fully comply n ith 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
Mission/Policy/Goal
Working through the CUP process, the city is working with citizens to achieve their goals while allowing growth to
occur responsibly.
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Plans
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Description of Project Narrative
SpeedCutters Outdoor Maintenance LLC is proposing to purchase and occupy the
existing Distinctive iron building located at 19128 Industrial Blvd NW in Elk River. Since this is
an existing building in an Industrial area, our proposed use is consistent with the City of Elk
River Comprehensive Plan.
SpeedCutters Outdoor Maintenance LLC Is a complete lawn care and snow removal
contracting company. We offer a full list of services, Including mowing, fertilizing, weed
control, irrigation service, light landscaping, shrub and tree pruning, snow plowing, large scale
sidewalk clearing, shoveling, and de-icing. During the busiest time of the year we have 5
trucks/trailers and 1 additional truck carrying a total of 24 crew members on a daily basis,
servicing clients throughout the NW metro area. Our business began in Elk River In 2004, our
families live and are active in the local community, and we are excited about continuing our
business into the future being based in our local community. Our main business focus Is
townhome communities, and we serve 8 of those communities here in town, in addition to
several more in other communities as well. Our normal business hours are 6am-6pm Monday -
Friday, except when adverse weather conditions dictate, (especially In winter when our work
schedule follows snow event timing closely).
During the warm months we serve the City of Elk River and Elk River Municipal Utilities
at the following sites:
1) City Half/Public Safety/Library complex
2) City owned liquor stores
3) City wells and pump stations
4) Activity Center
5) Power Station
6) Jackson St Fire Station
7) River's Edge Commons
We also serve the City of Ramsey in much the same manner, in their corresponding
locations.
The site that we are proposing to occupy has a paved parking lot with 53 stalls, more
than enough for our 24 current employees while also allowing for growth.
The site has pre-existing screening for outdoor storage In an amount that is more than
sufficient for our current and future needs. Examples of items that would be stored In the
screened outdoor storage area would include fuel tanks, snowplows, trailers, off season
equipment and pickup trucks, however we intend to store as much as possible indoors to
protect it from weather damage.
The site has a pre-existing sign fixture in the lawn near the front door. We plan to
replace the existing acrylic sign insert with one of our own. We do not plan to modify the
existing sign fixture in any other way.
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Background
■ Landscaping Contractor Yard
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CUP Requirements
■ PC analysis of the application shows compliance with 6 of the 7
standards required for approval of the CUP.
■ #5 Conditions to prevent the storage of materials and
equipment outside of the fenced area which is consistent with
the city's outdoor storage ordinance
Planning Commission
■ No one spoke for or against the request and the PC
unanimously recommended approval
Action Requested
■ Approve, by motion, the CUP with the conditions outlined in
the memo
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