7.3A SR 10-19-2020Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
7.3a
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
October 19, 2020
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Zone Change: Rezone from Two Family
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Residential (R-2a) to Single Family Residential
Reviewed by
(R-1c)
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, an ordinance rezoning certain properties from R-2a to R-1c as the rezoning is consistent with
the City of Elk River Land Use Plan adopted as part of the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan.
Background/Discussion
Case No. ZC 20-03
Elk River Municipal Utilities is requesting their property, which is zoned R2-a, be rezoned to R1-c. While their
building expansion project is permitted as a Conditional Use in the R2-a district, rezoning of the parcels will be
consistent with the surrounding zoning, alleviating concerns with spot zoning.
The subject area has an underlying land use designation of Mississippi Connections which is consistent with the R1-c
zoning district. The rezoning would be consistent with the City of Elk River Land Use Plan.
Planning Commission
While no spoke for or against the project, an email was received from a resident regarding the project. The
Commission chair read the letter aloud during the meeting and it is included as an attachment.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs of a public entity.
Attachments
■ Ordinance
■ Email received from a resident
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei l_ y.
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Ordinance 20 -
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An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, to
Rezone Certain Property from Single Family Residential (112-a) to Single Family
Residential (R I -c)
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That the duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is hereby amended to
rezone the property described on attached Exhibit A to Single Family Residential (R1-c)):
SECTION 2. That the rezoning approved by this Ordinance is based on the following findings:
1. The rezoning is consistent with the City of Elk River Land Use Plan adopted as
part of the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and be published as provided by
law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 19th day of October, 2020.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, AUDITORS ADDITION TO ELK RIVER
And
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, AUDITORS ADDITION TO ELK RIVER
And
That part of Fourth Street, formerly Depot Street, as dedicated in the plat of Auditor's Addition to
the Village of Elk River, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County
Recorder, Sherburne County, Minnesota, which lies Northeasterly of the Southwesterly extension of
the Northwesterly line of Lot 5, Block 2, said Auditor's Addition to the Village of Elk River and
which lies Southwesterly of the Northeasterly extension of the Southeasterly line of Lot 7, Block 1
said Auditor's Addition to the Village of Elk River.
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From: Tom and Rita Johnson
To: Green, Jennifer
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Staff Reports for ERMU Project
Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 9:29:23 AM
The expansion of the ERMU facilities Is a large project for our neighborhood which has been
residential for many years. It is important that a project of this magnitude is planned with
respect for the residents' investments in their homes; for many of us, it is our most valuable
asset.
As noted in the Conditional Use Application, the site plan is designed to be compatible with
the residential character of our neighborhood. The hours of operation are normal business
hours, except in an emergency. This is an important consideration.
Regarding aesthetics, the landscape as depicted in the site plan appears to be a continuation
of the current tree plantings which screen the existing Utility building. As the process moves
forward, I would like an opportunity to look at the full landscape plan in order to gain a better
sense of the visual impact. If the monument sign location and design is not included in the
landscape plan, I would appreciate an opportunity to review the signage, as well.
Thank you,
Rita Clark -Johnson
508 Tipton Ave. NW
Elk River, MN