7.2 SR 02-22-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings February 22, 2022 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: Amend Existing Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Agricultural Research CUP to Facilitate a New
Reviewed by
Feed Mill, PID 75-013-2100
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit authorizing
expansion/modification of the existing agricultural research facility by
replacing the existing feed mill.
Background/Discussion
Case No. CU 22-03 - The property is zoned Agricultural Research
(AR) where improvements and modifications to the approved
agricultural research facility require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The request includes demolition of existing buildings and feed mill to
make room for a new building to house the feed mill in the same area
but will be shorter than the existing mill with a new height of 60 feet.
The mill will support the research activities on-site, and none of the
products produced will be sold off-site.
Cargill will also need to receive approval of a building permit through
the building department, to include all relevant inspections.
At the January 25, 2022, Planning Commission public hearing, no one
from the public spoke for or against the request. The Commission did
not have any questions and unanimously recommended approval of
the request.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs – Agile and reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
Attachments
Planning Commission Packet dated January 25, 2022
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
Request for Action
ver
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
5.2
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public HearingsJanuary
25, 2022
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description
Reviewed by
Cargill Animal Nutrition, PID 75-013-2100
Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner
Reviewed by
■ Conditional Use Permit for expansion of an
existing agricultural research facility (feed
mill), Case No. CU 22-03
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit
authorizing expansion/modification of the existing agricultural r' -
research facility by replacing the existing feed mill. j
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned Agricultural Research (AR) where cR 33
improvements and modifications to the approved agricultural research
facility require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The current requests include demolition of existing buildings and the RR
existing feed mill to make room for a new building that will house a
new feed mill. The new facility will be constructed in the same area asHW_-
the demolished buildings but will be shorter than the existing mill with - ca_17
a new height of sixty feet. J _?
The mill will support the research activities on -site, and none of the
products produced will be sold off -site.
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Cargill will also need to receive approval of a building permit through
the building department, to include all relevant inspections.
Applicable Regulations Figure i
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 otherproperty in the immediate vicinity or the public
health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral nrelfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The Elk River Vision rNATUREJ
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A avelcoming community With revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020
The property has operated as an agricultural research facility for quite some time and all of the
surrounding properties are also owned and operated by the applicant in support of the use. The mill itself
will be shorter in height and contained within a building, reducing overall noise and dust emissions.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
2. mill be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The property is guided for agricultural uses and the proposed use is consistent with the long-term vision
for the area.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
3. Vill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
The surrounding parcels are owned and operated by the applicant and support their agricultural research
operations.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. i,Vill be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fare
protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and serer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic
congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
The new facility will need to comply with state building codes regarding fire suppression and safety. This
may require installation of a fire sprinkler system, which may be possible through the expansion of public
utilities in the area. The proposed mill will not negatively impact any public services or facilities.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
5. WIN 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.
The new facility will be housed within a building, reducing possible impacts from noise and dust that
occur during the milling process.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
6. iVill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
While construction will occur on site, 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. iVill fully covpywitb all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the
issuance of a license orpermit 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.
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Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
■ Meet changing needs - Agile
■ Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Existing Facility Photo
■ Site Plan Sketch
■ Building Plans
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Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) Elk River feed mill produces 480 Tons of experimental diets per year for
trials ran on campus. A key driver for CAN's success and continued growth lies in understanding nutrient
availability of ingredients and micro nutrition through in vivo trials the feed mill is core to that capability.
The demand for the current Research and Development (R&D) facility, including the feed mill, at Elk
River, Minnesota has outgrown the site's capabilities and as currently constructed, the feed mill is not
capable of supporting Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health's R&D.
The existing Elk River feed mill was constructed in the 1950's and is now over 60 years old, with no major
renovations since the 1990's. The existing facility which consists of 3 buildings totaling 14,220 square
feet. The proposed project will demolish the 3 existing 3 buildings and replace it with a modular mill that is
8,300 square feet that will enclose the entire operation.
The hours of operation will be 6am-5pm, Monday -Friday
Number of employees will be 4, 4 employees existing today
Parking will be at the existing Maintenance shop parking lot, not additional stalls needed
Building materials will be steel siding that consists with the other Agricultural buildings on site, meeting all
building codes to include any screening needed during construction
Signage already exists for the site on the Office building
No outdoor storage will be needed.
The goal of the Elk River Feed Mill project is to plan, design, and construct a feed processing pilot plant to
replace the existing feed mill to achieve the following goals:
• Improve overall employee safety and engagement.
• Produce all required animal trial feeds on -site.
• Add capacity and capabilities to support Processing R&D and product quality.
• This facility will improve the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
The proposed Plan would start construction in June/July 2022 with completion in October/November
2022.
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