7.4 SR 02-22-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings February 22, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: 1,000 sq. ft. Addition Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
to Educational Institution (Lincoln Elementary)
Reviewed by
at 600 School Street, Independent School
Cal Portner, City Administrator
District #728
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit authorizing
expansion of the existing educational use as the standards set forth in
Section 30-654 have been satisfied.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned R1-c where Educational Institutions require a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The applicant has requested approval of a CUP to construct a small
addition to Lincoln Elementary School, complete site improvements,
and complete significant interior renovations.
Planning Commission
During the public hearing, no one spoke for or against the request and
staff has not received any comments since the commission meeting.
The Planning Commission had no questions or concerns about the
request and unanimously recommended approval.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
Attachments
Updated Renderings
Planning Commission Memo 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
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Item Number
Planning Commission
5.3
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
January 25, 2022
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
ISD #728 and Wold Architects & Engineers,
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
600 School St, NW
Reviewed by
■ Conditional Use Permit for 1,000 sq. ft.
expansion of an Educational Institution
(Lincoln Elementary), Case No. CU 22-02
Action Requested r
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit
authorizing expansion of the existing educational use as the standards
set forth in Section 30-654 have been satisfied.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned R1-c where Educational Institutions require a ` cR33
Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
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The applicant has requested a CUP to construct a small addition to
Lincoln Elementary School, complete site improvements, and RR
complete significant interior renovations. •
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The small addition will be on the northwest corner of the building. A - - cR 12
new main entry feature with a covered walkway canopy will also be
added to the west side of the building.
Site modifications include relocating the west parking lot entrance
further north to increase the depth of queuing for vehicles and y�y
resurfacing existing parking lots. %9
Applicable Regulations
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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 P O N E B E u 1 1
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NATUREI
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
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 nve fare of the neighborhood or the city.
The property has operated as a school for many decades without any issues and site modifications are
being proposed to help facilitate better on -site traffic control. 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. mill be consistent mith the comprehensive plan.
The property is guided for public and semi-public uses which includes local government uses, municipal
facilities, community service providers, schools, and places of worship and assembly such as City Hall, fire
stations, churches, and public schools. Coordination with schools and service providers is key to ensure
these essential facilities have capacity and/or are located in areas that can support growth and
development as it occurs. The use will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
3. mill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
With the exception of one vacant commercial lot, the surrounding area is fully developed with
commercial, residential, and educational uses. 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. mill be served adequately by and avill not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fare
protection, drainage, refuse disposal, n ater and sen er ystems, parks and schools; and mill not, in particular, create traffic
congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
The structure is currently hooked up to city services and there are no plans to increase ingress/egress
vehicular movements to and from the site. No concerns or issues were brought up from the all -city
department site plan review. 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. mill not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that nrill be detrimental to any
persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
As the parking area is not being increased, the use will maintain the amount of traffic it currently
produces. 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.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
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6. mill 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. mill fully coVywitb 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
■ Meet changing needs - Agile
■ Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Plans
■ Architectural Plans/Elevations
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Description of Project Narrative
Detailed description / scope of project.
The proposed project includes site improvements, major interior renovations, and a small addition.
Site improvements include expanding the west parking lot further to north to increase parking (see quantities below).
The entry to the west parking lot is being relocated further to the north to increase queuing depth for personal vehicle
on the building site. The existing west, south, and east parking lots will be resurfaced, but retain their footprint and
circulation patterns. Sidewalks will be expanded to coincide with the expanded west parking lot. Other areas of
pedestrian circulation will be improved as required.
Interior renovations will include remodeling of specialist settings (media center, special education suite, admin and
student support suites), long-term facilities maintenance improvements (replacement of finishes, casework,
doors/hardware, ceilings), and major mechanical and electrical system improvements. Mechanical system currently
includes rooftop units and ductwork, which will be replaced with interior air handling units.
Most, if not all, single and multi-user toilet rooms that do not meet accessibility requirements are scheduled to for
remodeling.
Small addition (approx. 1,OOOsf) is required to accommodate the relocated admin suite and associated program needs.
The existing northwest entrance will be renovated to function as the primary secure entrance.
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation will be unchanged. Typical school hours 9:OOam — 3:45pm.
Number of Employees
Approximately 90 staff, including part-time para-professionals.
Number of parking stalls, existing and additional
Existing: 81 at west lot, 112 at east lot (shared with Parker Elementary School) = 193 total
Proposed: 103 at west lot, 112 at east lot (shared with Parker Elementary School) = 215 total
Is there proposed screening of the site?
No new screening is proposed as part of the project.
Proposed building materials
Proposed building finish materials are primarily brick to match existing/adjacent colors and patterns. At the new main
entry, a portion of the existing building is proposed to receive a bump -up (approx. 7' higher than adjacent/existing roof
parapets. This bump -up, and a new linear canopy are scheduled to receive aluminum composite rainscreen panels.
Signage — (at time of installation, a separate permit is required for each sign)
Signage for the project includes new dimensional letter signage stating the school name and address, to be mounted to
the building. A new, digital monument sign is proposed to be located at the southwest corner of the west parking lot.
The District is exploring options for the sign (size, digital display options, etc.). The new sign will confirm to ordinances
and requirements.
Is there outdoor storage?
No outdoor storage is proposed as part of the project.
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 3, Block 1, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 728, according to the recorded plat thereof, Sherburne County,
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