7.1 SR 03-21-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings March 21, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: Operate Motor Vehicle Zack Carlton, Plannin Mana er
Sales & Repair Shop, Josh Anderson, 10908 Reviewed by
171 st Avenue Cal Portner, Ci r Admii�istratoY
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use PeYmit with the following
conditions to satisfyT the standards set forth in Section 30-654:
1. The cityr's Building Official and Fire MaYshal shall inspect the
building for compliance with all state and local building codes.
2. No moYe than five "for sale" vehicles can be on site at one
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3. The five "foY sale" paYking stalls shall be maYked with signage.
4. Auto repairs shall not be allo�ued.
5. A banneY sign can only be utilized foY 90 days through the
cityT's temporar�T sign permit process.
Background/Discussion
Case No. CU 22-06
The propertyr is zoned Focused Area Study (Subzone H) where vehicle
sales and service Yequire a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
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The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a used car dealership in
about 2,000 squaYe feet of space in the e�sting structure on the subject
parcel and plans to utilize seven parking stalls. The applicant will be the
only employTee at the dealership. The hours of operation would be
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Frida�T, and byT appointment
on Saturday. The existing building has supported several automotive tyTpes of businesses.
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The applicant's narrative states signage would include a small banner and will install a permanent sign to the
building later. Section 30-859 prohibits banner signs, except as a permitted temporaryT signs under subsection 30-
867(h). A tempoYaryr banneY sign can be utilized foY no moYe than 90 days.
The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty.
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Planning Commission
During the public hearing, no one spoke for or against the request and staff has not received anyT 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
■ Responsibl�T grow
■ Ethical, efficient, and Yesponsible
■ Work with citizens to achieve goals
Attachments
■ Planning Commission Packet dated Februar�r 23, 2022
Request for Action
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings FebYuar�r 23, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, SenioY PlanneY
Item Description Reviewed by
Josh Anderson- Marshall Motors LLC, Zack Carlton, Plannin Mana er
10908 171 st Ave. NW Reviewed by
Conditional Use PeYmit to opeYate a used
automobile dealeYship, Case No. CU 22-06
Action Requested
Recommend, byT motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
the follo`ving conditions to satisfyT the standards set forth in Section
30-654:
1. The cityT's Building Official and Fire Marshal shall inspect the
building for compliance with all state and local building codes.
2. No more than five "foY sale" vehicles can be on site at one
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3. The five "for sale" parking stalls shall be marked `vith signage.
4. Auto repairs shall not be allo`ved.
5. A banner sign can only be utilized foY 90 days through the
cityT's temporaryT sign permit process.
Background/Discussion
The propertyT is zoned Focused Area StudyT (Subzone H) `vhere vehicle
sales and service require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a used car dealership in
about 2,000 square feet of space in the e�sting structure on the subject
paYcel and plans to utilize seven paYking stalls. The applicant will be the
onlyr employee at the dealership. The hours of operation would be
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monda�T through Frida�T, and byT appointment
on Saturday. The existing building has supported several automotive
t�Tpes of businesses.
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The applicant's narrative states signage would include a small banner and �vill install a permanent sign to the
building later. Section 30-859 prohibits banner signs, except as a permitted temporaryT signs under subsection 30-
867(h). A temporaryT banner sign can be utilized for no more than 90 dayTs.
The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith � evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engageynent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pro�pe�zty.
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Applicable Regulations
In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council ma�T impose such specific conditions `vith 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 compatibilit�J with and minimize any
potentiallyT adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the cityT.
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered on1yT if the use at the proposed location:
LVill not endanger, injuye oz• det�zlnentally affect the use and enjoy�nent of otheT�pTopeTfiy in tbe ilnlnediate vicinity oT� the pul�lic
health, safety, 1no�als, co�nfozfi, convenience oT�general2a�elfaTe of the neigbl�orhood o�� the czty.
The surYounding uses include motoY vehicle sales, truck terminals, and industrial uses. The use tivill not
endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other propert�T in the immediate vicinit�T
or the public health, safet�T, morals, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the
cit�T.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisf�T this standard.
2. LVill be consistent 2��ith the colnpr•ebensive plan.
The comprehensive plan guides the propernT for HighwayT Business. The highwayT business categoryT
primarily consists of a mix of auto-oriented retail and service businesses, restaurants, and communityT and
regional-scale shopping centers. Highway business uses are located along Highway 169 and Highway 10
and have high visibilit�T from these corridors. The use will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfyT this standard.
3. LVill not ilnpede the no��nal and o��e�ly develop�nent and i�nprovelnent of su��ounding vacantpropeT�y.
There are several vacant properties in the area, all of which can support similar uses. The use will not
impede the normal and orderlyT development and improvement of surrounding vacant propertyT.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. LVill be se�ved adeguately l�y and �a�ill not adve�:sely affect essential pul�lic facilities and seTvices including streets, police and fi� e
p� otection, drainage, Tefuse dis�osal, 2a�ateT� and se�a�er� syste7ns, parks and schools; and 2a�ill not, in par7icular, cr�eate t� a�c
congestion or� inter, fez ence 2a�itb t� a�c on adjacent and neigh��oazna pu��lic thoa oughfa� es.
The properttT is located inside the urban service area and will utilize city services. The proposed use is not
expected to adversel�T affect public safettT or cit�T services. Traffic impacts are not expected to create excess
congestion or wear. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
5. LVill not involve uses, activities, pTocesses, �nate�zal�; equ pinent and conditions of ope�ation tbat aa�ill be det�zlnental to any
pe�sons or•pr•ope��y l�ecause of excessive t�a�c, noise, s�noke, fulne�; glare, odo�s, dust o�• vil�Tations.
The pYoposal consists of office space use and seveYal paYking stalls in the e�sting parking lot The use will
not involve uses, activities, pYocesses, materials, equipment and conditions of opeYation that will be
detrimental to an�T persons or propert�T because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors,
dust, or vibrations.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfyT this standard.
6. LVill not yesult in the dest�z�ction, loss oT� �iilnage of a natu� al, scenic oz� histo�zc featua e of majoz• ilnpo��ance.
No construction is being proposed on site. The use `vill 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. LVill fully coynply �a�ith all otbe�� regui�elnents of tbis Code, includina any applicable yequi�enzents and stan�ii��s for� the
issuance of a license oT�pe�7nit to establish and ope�ate the p� oposed use in tbe city.
Auto sales, trailer sales, marine and boat sales, implement sales, garden suppl�T store, or building materials
sales: one parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area. Open sales or rental lots shall also provide
one parking space for each 5,000 square feet of land which is to be used for sales and displayT area. The
floor area is 2,000 �uhich requires 4 parking stalls for customers and employTees. Base on the submitted
plans, this would leave only 5 stalls for the display of "for sale" vehicles.
To ensure adequate paYking foY all businesses on site, staff Yecommends a condition stating no more than
five "for sale" vehicles can be on site at one time. These five stalls shall be marked with signage.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompanyT recommendations or determinations byT findings or a
repoYt stating how the pYoposed use does not comply with the standards set foYth in Section 30-654.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
■ ResponsiblyT grow
■ Ethical, efficient, and responsible
■ Work with citizens to achieve goals
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Plan
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Marshall Motors is proposing a small used car dealership. We sell used autos and powersports.
The location is at 10908 171 st ave NW ste D, Elk River, MN 55330. It would consist of an
indoor/outdoor lot. Hours of Operation would be 10 AM to 4PM Monday through Friday, and by
appointment on Saturday.
Currently the only person working at this dealership is Joshua Anderson, sole owner.
The location includes a warehouse type setting of about 2,000 sqft, and 7 parking stalls outside.
Signage would include a small banner and parking stall signs. Later we would install a
permanent sign to the building.
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■ Vehicle sales = CUP
■ Utilizing 2,000 sqft - existing bldg
■ 9 parking stalls assigned
■ Consistent with the Comp Plan
■ Surrounding uses include motor vehicle sales, truck terminals,
and industrial uses
■ Several vacant properties in the area, all of which can support
s imilar u s e s
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■ PC analysis of the application shows compliance with six (6) of
the seven (7) standards required for approval of the CUP
■#7 — ensure adequate parking for all businesses on site
Plannin Commission
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■ No one spoke
■ PC unanimously recommended approval
Action Re uested
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■ Approve, by motion, the CUP with the five (5) conditions
outlined in the memo
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