5.1. PCSR 04-26-2022 ��i
City of
Elk ' Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings Aril 26, 2022 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Elk River Extreme Motor Park Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
21591 US Highway 169 Reviewed by
■ Conditional Use Permit for track expansion and
roofed viewing deck, Case No. CU 22-09
Action Requested
Approve,by motion,a Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set
forth in Section 30-654:
1. No more than five Special Event Recreational Camping events per year may occur on the
properties that are regulated by this Conditional Use Permit.
2. The hours of operation shall be:
a. Sunday through Wednesday 7:00 a.m. —9:00 p.m.
b. Thursday 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
c. Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m.
d. Five (5) three (3) day events per year,by special event permit,will be granted for extended
hours to midnight.
3. Motorized events are prohibited within 1,000 feet of any residence,livestock shelter, and/or
arena,regardless of when they were erected.
4. All motorized and non-motorized trails must be set back 50 feet from the north, east,and south
property lines,and 45 feet from all delineated wetlands.
5. Staff will continually work with the applicant on the location of future trials to ensure they are not
impacting wetlands and/or required buffers.
6. All ingress/egress functions related to the subject parcel/CUP shall occur at Brook Road and all
access points be removed on US Highway 169 by August 2024, or at a future CUP,whichever
occurs first.
7. Existing structures used for any type of gathering, assembly, spectators,viewing, and/or
customers shall be reviewed by the Building Official for compliance with all state and local
building codes.
8. Camping areas shall be as identified on the site plan dated 3/24/2022 and shall not be closer than
50 feet to any property line.
9. An amendment to this Conditional Use Permit will be required for future expansions/additions
not shown on the site plan dated 3/24/2022.
10. Staff approval of the Safety and Crisis Communication Plan.
a. This plan shall be reviewed annually by all parties prior to May 1.
11. Staff approval of an on-site traffic/distribution plan that demonstrates:
a. Logical on-site distribution of participants, spectators, and public safety.
b. Adequate on-site stacking for admission and egress.
The Elk River Vision
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c. Adequate off-site stacking for access and egress without impacting U.S. Highway 169.
12. The Aggregate Commercial 6th Addition plat (Case File P 22-05) shall be recorded.
13. Noise generated on the property via the Conditional Use Permit shall comply with those outlined
in the MPCA Guide to Noise Control.
14. The changeable copy sign shall not exceed 70 square feet and must comply with the standards set
forth in Sec. 30-864 (e). A sign permit is required.
15. A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Appropriation Permit shall be required
for any water use that is above 10,000 gallons a day or totaling 1 million gallons or more within a
year. This includes snow-making applications and spraying for dust control and other
construction needs.
16. Conditional Use Permit (CU 18-10) will become void upon the recording of this permit.
Background/Discussion
The subject property is east of Highway 169 between the 213th and
221"Avenue alignments.
The property is zoned Extreme Commercial Recreation (XCR)
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where Off-Road Racing Facilities require a Conditional Use Permit. _ �.
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The applicant requests an amendment to the previously approved
CUP to permit expansion of their large track construct two roofed
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viewing structures, and install a changeable copy sign (approximately
70 sq. ft.).
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Overall, the current functions/activities on site will continue as they i2 ,
have, but with the addition of a few additional structures and a track
expansion. The conditions from the 2018 CUP have been - CR 12
incorporated into this amendment. _Id
To complete the track expansion,ERX has applied for a Platted 9
Exemption to plat a portion of the property to include the expanded
track. This application will be reviewed by the City Council.
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Transportation/Circulation
The site has three access points to and from Highway 169. The Figure i
submitted site plan shows two access points to be used for
spectators and one for participants/riders.A third future access is shown directly across from 213th
Avenue.
By the end of 2024, the 169 Redefine project will be complete and the conversion of US Highway 169 to
a freeway will greatly affect traffic patterns,primarily overserved with a lack of openings in traffic and
providing minimal opportunities to safely enter/cross US Highway 169. Staff has spoken with the
applicant regarding a future access at Brook Road and they understand the long-term vision for the
connection that would then provide access to the interchange at CR 33 and Highway 169. The applicant
is in ownership of the necessary properties to establish a connection to Brook Road.
Changeable Copy Sign
Section 30-880 states the subject parcel is allowed one freestanding sign, not to exceed 150 square feet
with a maximum height of 30 feet. One freestanding sign may be permitted for every 1,000 feet of street
frontage measured along a single street. Additional sign(s) shall be subject to the size and height
limitations of the first allowed freestanding or monument sign and may be placed no closer than 500 feet
to any other freestanding or monument sign. The applicant is proposing a 30-foot-tall sign with
approximately 70 sq. ft. of changeable copy. They are exploring two overall square footages. The
Planning Commission review is only for the changeable copy and the overall sign will require a building
permit.
With the standards set forth in Sec. 30-864 (e),the use should 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.
Applicable Regulation
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:
7. Weill 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 nv fare of the neighborhood or the city.
The property has been operating as an off-road racing facility for several years and as the main
uses on the campus are racing in nature,varying levels of noise are expected. By far, the most
common complaint the city receives about ERX is noise,with traffic being second. To help the
general welfare of the area,hours of operation need to be in place. Staff recommends the current
hours of operation continue as follows:
a. Sunday through Wednesday 7:00 a.m. —9:00 p.m.
b. Thursday 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
C. Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m.
d. Five (5) three (3) day events per year,by special event permit,will be granted for
extended hours to midnight.
The applicant is requesting the hours operation on Friday and Saturday be extended by one hour
from 7:00 a.m. — 12:00 a.m.
2. mill be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The property has a land use designation of Highway Business. The Highway Business category
primarily consists of a mix of auto-oriented retail and service businesses,restaurants, and
community and regional scale shopping centers. Highway Business uses are located along Highway
169 and Highway 10 and have high visibility from these corridors.
The proposed use is 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.
While all the properties abutting the subject parcel on the east side have homes and other
structures on them, they are larger parcels (16-70 acres) and could be subdivided in the future.
Staff recommends no motorized events shall occur within 1,000 feet of any residence,livestock
shelter, and/or arena, regardless of when they are erected. It is understood this can affect future
uses on the subject parcels,but this is to ensure the normal and orderly development will not be
impeded on surrounding properties.
4. mill be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, mater and sewer systems,parks and schools;and will not, in
particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
As stated before,by the end of 2024, the 169 Redefine project will be complete and with the
conversion of US Highway 169 to a freeway,this will greatly affect traffic patterns in the area.
Staff recommends that all ingress/egress functions related to the subject parcel/CUP occur at
Brook Road and all access points be removed on US Highway 169 by August 2024, or at a future
CUP,whichever occurs first. Staff will work with the applicant on the location of this Brook Road
access.
Portions of the subject parcels are now located in the Future Urban Service District.Although the
current project does not require city services, some of the permitted and conditional uses in the
XCR district will require city services and this will have to be addressed in the future.
MnDOT has expressed concerns with past snow-making activities that have created hazardous
conditions to the highway system. State statute X160.2715 - Right-Of-Way Use;Misdemeanors
states it shall be unlawful to obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon.
5. mill 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.
Again, the main uses on the campus are racing in nature where varying levels of noise are
expected. With hours of operation and the recommended condition of noise generated on the
property via the Conditional Use Permit shall comply with those outlined in the MPCA Guide to
Noise Control,this should regulate excessive noise.
As for excessive traffic, the recommend condition of an alternate access point should limit
excessive slowing down/stopping traffic on Highway 169.
6. Vill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
The subject parcels that are a part of the CUP have a significant number of wetlands throughout.
The applicant is having a wetland delineation completed on the parcels shown on the exhibit
labeled "Wetland Delineations". Section 30-1852 of the ordinance outlines setbacks from
wetlands. While the site plan dated 3/24/2022 shows the approximate locations of existing and
future trails, staff will continually work with the applicant on the location of future trials to ensure
they are not impacting wetlands and/or required buffers/setbacks. Other development/structures
not shown on the site plan dated 3/24/2022 will require an amendment to the CUP.
7. mill fully comply n ith 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.
There are numerous structures on the parcels and staff is working with the applicant to determine
which structures have received building permits. Staff is recommending that all current structures
on site used for any type of gathering,assembly, spectators,viewing, and/or customers shall be
reviewed by the Building Official and Fire Marshal for compliance with state and local ordinances.
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
Council Meeting
If acted on,this item will go to the May 15, 2022, City Council meeting.
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Site Plan dated 3/24/2022
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Photos
■ Parking Exhibit
■ Building Use Chart
■ Wetland Delineations
■ Changeable Copy Sign Exhibits
■ Possible Trails at ERX
■ Chalet Plans
■ Section 30-1852
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Spectator Entrance
Parking
Special Event
Camping Area
Race Pits
Storage Shed
Concert Stage
Outdoor Storage
Possible Special
Event Camping Area
Possible Bathrooms
Welcome Arch
Future Expansion
VIP Structure
Future Road
Connecting to 169
Future Changeable
Copy Sign
Future Ice Machine
Future Structure
Future Storage Structure
revision date | 3/24/2022
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“THE FIELD”
“THE RIDGE”
HWY 169
“THE MEADOW”
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“BACK 40”260 parking spots200 parking spots700 parking spots500 parking spots
1000 parking spots
Storage Shed 12x20
Chalet
60x22 shed
60x22 shop
12x36 shed
Shed 12x24
C.U.P. NARRATIVE – 21591 US HWY 169 NW
Background
ERX was launched in the winter of 2008 and is recognized today as one of the fastest-growing
motorsports facilities in the Midwest. With a focus on family-friendly events and grassroots
motorsports activities, ERX has been quickly embraced by motorsports enthusiasts of all kinds.
ERX was created by Todd Plaisted and Chris Carlson, two Elk River businessmen who are long-
time Powersports enthusiasts. Plaisted and Carlson both enjoy participating in Powersports
activities with their families. They saw an opportunity to create a facility that would address
their love for racing and provide value for the Elk River community. Their original intent was to
provide a facility for snocross racing and training. Today, ERX is a year-round complex hosting
both snowmobile events in the winter and off-road truck and SxS racing, concerts and extreme
5k’s in the summer months. ERX hosts events for local and regional organizations and non-
profits such as Day of the Dozers, Children’s Minnesota fundraiser and the ‘Livin Country Music
Festival, whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated
with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities,
events, and outreach. Future uses of the facility may include additional concerts, festivals,
product demonstrations and endurance events such as “Tough Mudders” or “Running with the
Bulls.”
ERX has a long history of growth in the City of Elk River dating back to June of 2008 when we
received our first IUP to operate. We’ve built a great relationship with city staff and look
forward to our new development opportunity.
Plat Update
ERX would is proposing an update to a small triangle area on the northeast side of the off-road
track (PID: 75-878-0105) to include a track adjustment and put up a viewing deck with a roof to
increase seating capacity.
ERX has been working with the Minnesota Department of Health for the past six years to
develop a strategy for camping at ERX. Discussions have centered around the possible need for
ERX to develop an on-site campground, or if there is a way to provide the space on a rental
basis to to groups hosting events at ERX, in which they would apply for their own permits.
It was determined that any organization can apply for the Special Event Camping Area License
(SECA) and that the SECA license is not land specific. This means that ERX Motor Park can utilize
their two camping events twice per year. However, if ERX choose to rent out the facility, the
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company renting the facility would be able to apply for and obtain a camping permit following
all guidelines that it would be allowed. In 2018, the City of Elk River approved this, and this
would be a condition that we would like to keep. ERX Motor Park would also like to utilize land
on property owned by Plaisted Companies (PID: 75-110-1105) for a SECA License during large
events.
The process for applying for a SECA license is very specific in nature. Each company, ERX
included, needs to submit a site plan review, and pay for the plan review and the license for
their specific event days. Upon obtaining a license, the Minnesota Department of Health comes
out to inspect the property for each license.
Because of the incredible success of the events ERX has hosted thus far, we applied and
obtained a CUP that would combine all track elements (off-road and snocross) on a single plat.
During our meeting with City staff on September 14, 2016, it was indicated once approved, this
would eliminate the need to apply for a special event permits in the future for our larger events
that stay within land boundaries and use of Outlot A and Plaisted Property.
On April 16, 2018, ERX and City Staff brought to the City Council Work Session a Concept
Review for an Ordinance Amendment and CUP Amendment that showed where the future of
ERX was headed. Council found no issues with moving forward.
Detailed Description
From the very beginning, Mr. Plaisted and Mr. Carlson have implemented a few fundamental
principles which have been consistently used to guide the organization through the years:
• ERX will be family and community focused.
o It will be a facility that will provide safe, family-friendly activities, with the goal of
creating value within the local communities and the powersports industry.
• ERX will utilize an operating philosophy grounded in integrity, and benevolence and
charitable activities will be a key part of the operation.
o Free admission has been, and will continue to be offered to charities, ministries,
schools, and non-profits. ERX is proud to have partnered with several
outstanding non-profit organizations through the years, including but not limited
to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, Boys and Girls
Club of MN and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Three River’s
Community Foundation and Children’s Hospitals of MN. Most recently, ERX has
donated the use of their property to the YMCA of MN for their summer youth
motorcycle training program, the “National Youth Project Using Minibikes
(NYPUM).”
• ERX will encourage development.
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o Since the beginning, ERX has hosted events designed to promote improved skills
and safety. These events have included the ERX Learn2Ride Clinics (Snocross),
Motocross Clinics, YMCA Youth Motorcycle training, Avalanche Awareness
Classes, Youth Snowmobile Safety Training and Day of the Dozers.
Brief overview of the vision
ERX is recognized as the top testing and development facility in the country for amateur and
professional Snocross and Off-Road racers. As a direct result, the large manufacturers
supporting this industry, such as Polaris, Arctic Cat, Honda and BRP, are investing in the Elk
River area as well as ERX through corporate events and leased shop space for their factory
teams. At least two of the manufacturers have expressed interest in moving part of their
corporate racing operations to Elk River to gain improved access to ERX.
ERX has built a national caliber off-road truck track that professional drivers have quoted as
being the “most fun they have had racing, ever.” ERX strives to become the number one track
of this nature in the nation. During our meeting with city staff on July 28, 2016, ERX indicated
that we would like to offer overnight parking and camping to spectators for these events. City
staff indicated it wouldn’t be a problem being it was only a couple times a year.
Scope of Project/Proposal
Currently, six buildings/structures are on the 43.7-acre site that also includes the off-road truck
track and regional snocross track (county map attached), including:
• A 624 square foot office
• A 2,400 square foot shop
• A 1,320 square foot storage facility
• A 3,250 square foot facility (chalet)
• A 240 square foot shed
• A 480 square foot shed
Future facility expansion plans near the Regional Track include an addition to the existing ERX
Chalet which would house bathrooms and concessions, and an additional storage shed.
Future improvements near the off-road truck track include a two-level announcing tower which
would house an announcing booth on the upper level, and a concession stand on the lower
level. A scoring shelter, grandstand bleachers, a two-level viewing structure on the north and
west side and a semi-permanent viewing structure on the east and south side of the off-road
track will also be added, in addition to a storage shed. In the meantime, we will continue to
utilize temporary/portable bleacher units, and portable shipping containers.
The 13.29-acre site (housing our regional track) has been operating as ERX since 2008 and has
served as a feeder system to ISOC, the national Snocross racing series. Riders who were
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introduced to the sport of snocross at ERX are now winning national championships and are
recognized as some of the best emerging racers in the world. As a direct result, ERX is quickly
acquiring a reputation as a facility which develops and builds future champions.
In the spring of 2016, the ERX team built an off-road truck racing track that has hosted one
national race and testing sessions for professional teams. In 2017, ERX hosted two national
races and testing sessions. ERX is slated to host one off-road truck race in the summer of 2022.
In addition to providing a safe, yet challenging track for testing and training, ERX provides the
following events on a regular basis:
1. ERX Grassroots Snocross Series
This series is 13 years strong, and is hosted on Thursday nights, focusing on first-time,
amateur and youth racers. The largest classes are youth oriented, and the largest
specific groups of racers are the 120cc class, which features riders from ages 4 to 12
years old. Competitors follow the six-race series with hopes of capturing the ERX
Season Points Championship. We have racers traveling from Ontario, Manitoba, North
Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio. Average attendance for this race is
approximately 1,000 people; we don’t anticipate attendance to ever exceed 1,500
people.
2. ERX Off-Road National
Professional and armature off-road truck and SxS racers make their way annually each
July to battle on one of the top short course tracks in the country. The ERX Off-Road
National is the premier event at ERX Motor Park. This event draws approximately 6,000
racers and fans from across the United States over this three-day event.
3. Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Show: The Midwest Ride-in
The Midwest Ride-In event has grown into the largest vintage snowmobile event in the
world. The Ride-In is a show full of old-school snowmobile and memorabilia that draws
collectors and memory seekers from far and wide. This event is held annually the last
weekend in January and draws upwards of 2,500 people from all over the Midwest.
4. Extreme 5k
This is the ERX version of the “Tough Mudder.” 18 obstacles, automated chip timing
and scoring and a lot of fun! 700 runners make their way to ERX in May to test their
limits. This event supports a charitable group each year.
Future motor events at ERX could include grassroots off-road truck racing, regional off-road
truck racing, and motocross racing. Future non-motorized events (Active Recreation and
Physical Endurance Events) at ERX could consist of concerts, festivals, dealer demo shows, trade
shows, and physical endurance events.
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In 2017 ERX completed the EAW process as required by the city; this was triggered by our
anticipation of hosting events in the future which would exceed 5,000 participants.
To date, the largest attendance at any of our events was approximately 4,500 at peak
attendance. We anticipate future off-road truck races and larger extreme Snocross races to
exceed 5,000 participants and spectators. If we were to consider hosting an event on this site
that would exceed 19,999 peek participant and spectator attendance, we will work with the city
to ensure all necessary requirements are put into place prior to the event.
Hours of Operation
Current hours of operation are Sunday through Wednesday 7am-8pm, Thursday 7am to 10pm,
Friday and Saturday 7am to 11pm.
2022 and beyond Proposed hours of operation: Sunday through Wednesday 7am-8pm,
Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 7am-12am.
Number of Employees
ERX Motor Park is staffed by a dedicated team of 20 employees from Plaisted Companies,
Envision Company, and Carlson Motorsports. We also utilize a community of volunteers during
our larger events.
Traffic
Traffic and other key elements have been addressed in further detail in our completed EAW.
Based on these findings, ERX will work with MnDOT and City staff to ensure safe entrance and
exit with Hwy 169.
Number of Parking Stalls (existing & additional)
There are 260 parking stalls on the upper paved lot, 200 parking stalls on the bottom lot near
the chalet, and another 700 parking stalls in the areas to the south and east of the upper paved
lot of ERX. We also have over 500 parking spots located directly adjacent to ERX on property
owned by Envision (Carlson Family, PID: 75-833-0105). Over 1,000 additional spots are also
available approximately 0.25 miles to the NE on property owned by Plaisted Companies (PID:
75-110-0105).
Signage/Outdoor Storage
There are two permanent signs on the property. One of the signs is 14 foot high by 4 foot wide.
The other sign is 15 foot high by 8 foot wide.
ERX will have event sponsor signs up during and in between events. ERX will comply with all
city codes set forth in the Elk River Zoning Ordinance.
In the future, we anticipate constructing a monument sign on ERX Properties that would exceed
30 square feet of changeable copy. We are including a changeable copy sign in this CUP
application. We will work with city staff and apply for any applicable sign permit(s).
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Utility Plan
This property isn’t currently in the Urban Service District therefore we don’t require city
services currently.
Wetland Delineation
In 2016, Anderson Engineering performed wetland delineation on the rest of this property. All
wetlands have been preserved. ERX is working with Anderson Engineering to perform an
updated wetland delineation.
Grading
Except for the off-road truck track and the special event camping area, there will be no grading
changes from the current state, at which time, ERX will apply for necessary permit(s).
Camping
As part of this CUP, per City staff’s request, ERX is including unplatted Outlot A (PID: 75-725-
0010) as a special event camping area. ERX will ensure all codes are met with the Minnesota
Department of Health. "Special event recreational camping area" means a recreational
camping area which operates no more than two times annually per event planning company
and for no more than 14 consecutive days. In 2018, the City Council approved allowing ERX to
have two special event camping events and have three other special event camping events
available for other organizations as long as they complete the MDH requirements.
Impact to the Neighbors of ERX Motor Park
The ownership and leadership team at ERX Motor Park realizes that there is a possibility of
impacting our neighbors of the facility. To combat this, in the past we have stopped by our
neighbors that are the closest to the event site, explained to them what was going on, offered
them tickets, and dinner on us. We will continue to go above and beyond to make sure that
our neighbors know what events we have coming to the facility. When it comes down to
having events that may impact with noise, concerts, races, etc. we will assess the direction of
the noise of such events. For concerts for example, we would position the stage so that the
sound would have to travel over natural terrain (a hill) and through the woods before reaching
the neighbors.
Economic Impact for the City of Elk River
Athletes, sponsors, business owners, attendees and event planners come to Elk River, MN from
all over the US, Canada and several Scandinavian and European countries to ERX Motor Park.
As these individuals travel here for ERX, the Elk River area experiences a significant positive
financial impact. The impacts are most significant during the winter snocross seasons as teams
and athletes continue to call Elk River “home” in their attempts to locate near the ERX track.
Teams support local businesses by utilizing local restaurants, hotels, municipal liquor stores,
grocery stores and gas stations. During large ERX events, the Elk River community is filled with
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teams, families and spectators as they spend multiple days in the area participating in events at
ERX.
Since our inception, there’s been a handful of families who have purchased land in the Elk River
area to be closer to ERX, thus:
1) providing part-time housing for their family and team,
2) operating their respective business(es) and racing team operations
3) leasing available space and
4) patronizing local businesses.
Chalet - 50’ x 50’ x 26.44’Shed - 12’ x 20’ x 10.4’Storage Shed - 22’ x 60’ x 12.6’
Shop - 40’ x 60’ x 21’Storage Shed - 12’ x 36’ x 11’Lighted Sign - 4’ x 1’ x 14’Large Sign - 8’ x 8’ x 15’
ERX BUILDINGS AND SIGNS [SEE MAP ON PAGE 3]
ERX BUILDINGS AND SIGNS [SEE MAP ON PAGE 4]
Storage Shed - 21’ x 24’ x 11’
50’
20’
12’
40’
60’
36’12’
8’8’
60’
22’
50’
50’
50’
50’
PotentialExpansion Parking (260 stalls)
Parking
ExistingDrainfield
Future Drainfield
Site Entrance(200 stalls)
Shed
StorageShed
Potential FutureStorage Shed
Existing Track
Incidental Pond
(from previous
gravel mining)
Shop
Chalet
Compacted Recycled Asphalt
Compacted Class V
Asphalt
Participant / Sponsor Parking
Spectator Parking
All water sheet
drains to pond
See pg. 1 for building
/ sign photos and
dimensions.
ERX Buildings and Signs
Purpose: To describe the use is of each building
Updated: April 21, 2022
Building Letter Building Location Use
Chalet 50x50 Main Winter Building Warming Chalet
Shed 12x20 By Regional
Track/Main Building
Storage
Storage Shed
60x22
Mid-property Storage of winter
equipment
Shop 60x40 Mid-property Main ERX Storage and
Repair Shop
Storage Shed
12x36
Building closest to
169
Sign Storage
Storage Shed
12x24
On Outlot A Storage
4x1x14 lighted
sign
By 12x36 storage
shed middle
entrance of 169
8x8x15 sign By regional track on
169
NOTE: This is the sign
that would be replaced
with a changeable copy
sign should we choose
to add this.
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P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.albrechtsigncompany.com
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of
the sign. The location of the disconnect switch after installation shall
comply with Article 600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Client Name:
ERX Motor Park
Client Address:
21591 US-169,
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 11/5/2020
Last Revision Date: N/A
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: N/A
Sales Representative: CJ
Designer: RD
NOTES:
Verify install location.
Option 1
Scale: 1/8" = 1'
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And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request
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LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.albrechtsigncompany.com
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of
the sign. The location of the disconnect switch after installation shall
comply with Article 600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Color:
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PylonPaint Finish:
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Digital Print:
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Quantity:1 Square Feet:
Illuminated:
Non-Illuminated:
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Scale: 1/4" = 1'
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Client Name:
ERX Motor Park
Client Address:
21591 US-169,
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 11/5/2020
Last Revision Date: N/A
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: N/A
Sales Representative: CJ
Designer: RD
GS6 Daktronics EMC - RGB - 15.85mm
Face View
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
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Sch. 40 Steel pipe - Size TBD.
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Steel angle frame painted MP Black.
Saddled over SCH 40 steel pipe.
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75.0000°6'-2 7/8"6'-8 7/8"10'-4 13/16"
10'-7 13/16"
6'-6 3/16"5"5"30'-0"10'-3 7/16"
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Copyright 2005, By Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. All Designs
Presented Are The Sole Property Of Albrecht Sign Company Inc.,
And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request
Revision
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Customer Signature of Approval
Type
Units
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LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.albrechtsigncompany.com
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of
the sign. The location of the disconnect switch after installation shall
comply with Article 600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Client Name:
ERX Motor Park
Client Address:
21591 US-169,
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 11/5/2020
Last Revision Date: N/A
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: N/A
Sales Representative: CJ
Designer: RD
NOTES:
Verify install location.
Option 2
Scale: 1/8" = 1'
5
Copyright 2005, By Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. All Designs
Presented Are The Sole Property Of Albrecht Sign Company Inc.,
And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request
Revision
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Customer Signature of Approval
Type
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LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.albrechtsigncompany.com
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of
the sign. The location of the disconnect switch after installation shall
comply with Article 600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Color:
3630-22
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PylonPaint Finish:
Vinyl:
Digital Print:
Black
MP Black
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N/A
Poppy Red
3630-143
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N/AOther:
Single Face:
Double Face:
Quantity:1 Square Feet:
Illuminated:
Non-Illuminated:
142.8
Face View Detail
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
Plan View: EMC Frame
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
A
Client Name:
ERX Motor Park
Client Address:
21591 US-169,
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 11/5/2020
Last Revision Date: N/A
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: N/A
Sales Representative: CJ
Designer: RD
GS6 Daktronics EMC - RGB - 15.85mm
Face View
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
B
Sch. 40 Steel pipe - Size TBD.
A
Steel angle frame painted MP Black.
Saddled over SCH 40 steel pipe.
3" x 3" Steel angle frame painted MP Black.
5" Deep aluminum cabinet, faces and
returns painted MP Black.
Copy routed and backed w/ white acrylic.
Poppy red vinyl applied.
Lit w/ bright white LEDs.
5" Deep face lit fabricated aluminum cabinet,
f-trim and return painted MP Black.
.177 White polycarb face w/ Black and Poppy Red
vinyl applied to faces.
Lit w/ bright White LEDs.
3" x 3" Steel square tube cross members painted
MP Black.
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75.0000°10'-3 7/16"6'-6 3/16"5"5"6'-8 7/8"1'-6"7"3'-8"6'-2 7/8"10'-7 13/16"
10'-4 13/16"13'-4 7/8"9'-7 9 /16 "4'-3"28'-6"30'-0"
Possible Trails at ERX
Purpose: To show that possible areas that trails could exist on ERX
Property. It is understood that trails will be able to be placed
anywhere on ERX property and are fluid and are dependent on
wetlands and property lines.
Updated: April 21, 2022
40' - 0"50' - 0"SERVICERETAIL SALESUPUPCONC. APRONOBSERVATION AREAEXIST. COLUMN, TYP.SCORINGSCORINGANNOUNCERBOOTHDNDNMAIN LEVELMEZZANINECONC. APRONPROVIDE A.D.A.-COMPLIANT HARDWARE, SIGNAGE & THRESHOLD (1/2" MAX.)NORTHPROVIDE (2)A.D.A.-COMPLIANT PARKING STALLS,(1) STANDARD & (1) VANERX MotorParkELK RIVER, MN2016-11-21 1" = 10'-0"A2.1FLOOR PLAN1
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Sec. 30-1852. Performance standards.
(a) Wetland buffer strip. A minimum 25-foot buffer strip from the delineated boundary of a wetland or ordinary
highwater level of a stormwater pond is hereby established. Wetland buffer strips shall meet the following
standards:
i. No principle or accessory structures, patios, paving, or other impervious surfaces shall be permitted
within the wetland buffer strip.
ii. Alterations are prohibited within the wetland and wetland buffer strip, unless a vegetation
management plan or other approval is granted by the city.
iii. The applicant shall establish and maintain wetland and wetland buffer strip vegetation in accordance
with the requirements found in section 30-1853.
iv. The applicant shall maintain the required wetland buffer strip monuments at each lot line where it
crosses a wetland buffer strip and at 200-foot intervals along the edge of the wetland buffer strip. Each
monument shall state "Wetland Buffer: Under the City Code, no mowing, clearing or removal of
vegetation in the buffer area is allowed. Call the City of Elk River for more information." The city
reserves the right to eliminate this requirement if it deems it impractical.
v. The city, at its sole discretion, following the city's master park trail plan, may allow nature trails
comprised of natural materials, to be located within the wetland buffer strip.
vi. Leisure activities such as hiking, nature studies, canoeing, boating and horseback riding, including
facilities such as nature trails and docks which allow for such activities are permitted in the wetland
buffer strip.
vii. Final plats for all subdivisions shall provide an easement over all wetlands and wetland buffer strips for
the purposes of identification and protection.
viii. Properties platted prior to June 19, 2006, shall be exempt from the vegetation management
requirements described in subsections ii—iv above.
(b) Wetland buffer strip setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from wetland buffer strips is hereby established by
the city.
i. No principle or accessory structures, patios, paving, or other impervious surface shall be located within
this setback.
ii. Nature trails, at the city's approval, may be located within the wetland buffer strip setback.
iii. On property that was platted prior to June 19, 2006, uncovered decks and permeable pavement can be
located within this setback.
(c) Exceptions. Properties platted prior to adoption of the wetland buffer strip and wetland buffer strip setback
performance standards set forth in this section may not be configured to accommodate the required
performance standards. For this reason, exceptions to the performance standards for properties platted
prior to June 19, 2006, may be approved by the planning manager pursuant to the site plan review process.
Applicants for site plan review shall pay the fee specified in the city's fee schedule. Site plan approvals and
required conditions shall be made by the planning manager on a case by case basis, with the goal of
maintaining consistency with the performance standards to the maximum extent reasonably possible.
Appeals from staff determinations and conditions may be made pursuant to the appeal procedures set forth
in section 30-634.
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(d) Fences. Fences may encroach into the wetland buffer strip setback, but at no time shall they be allowed
within the wetland buffer strip or in delineated wetlands. Properties platted prior to June 19, 2006, shall be
exempt from this requirement.
(Ord. No. 06-07, § 2, 6-19-2006; Ord. No. 16-24, § 1, 11-21-2016; Ord. No. 17-07, § 1, 4-17-2017; Ord. No. 18-12, §
1, 7-16-2018)
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April 26, 2022
Heidi,
Thank you for your email on April 22, 2022, regarding the Planning Commission memo and conditions. We have
commented on each of your seven bullet points below. We will also share this with the Planning Commission, so they
are aware of your concerns.
• Hours of operation — Thank you for the notation on page 3 however the hours requested are not reflected on page 1
under bullet point number 2
That is correct, page 3 states: Staff recommends the current hours of operation continue as follows. We are
recommending it stay the same but have noted you are requesting the change. I will make this clear during the
meeting and the commission will make their recommendation.
Bullet 4 — I have a message out to our guys to confirm this is standard... why is the city suggesting a 45' setback
when it appears code states 25' foot?
Sec. 30-1852. - Performance standards.
(a)Wetland buffer strip. A minimum 25-foot buffer strip
(b)Wedand buffer strip setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from wetland buffer strips
The combined setbacks require a 45' setback for all improvements.
• Bullet 6 — ohhhh man — sneaky, sneaky... I cannot commit to this. I don't think I should have to either if MNDOT
is working with us at this time. This is a long term goal, but will take many, many, many years of planning to change
the whole movement of ingress/egress throughout the property. This simply is not in the cards right now and move
to strike this almost immediately.
We continue to be transparent with our analysis and recommendations. Access through the project site; area has
frequently been discussed whether via a frontage road or as identified in the Gravel NIining Area Land Use,
"Transportation, and Utility Plan. We also discussed this during our meeting on February 17, 2022, specifically
ongoing traffic concerns and how including the Lemmon property will provide access onto the property to alleviate
ingress/egress traffic issues currently taking place on Highway 169. Staff makes recommendations to the Planning
Commission, and then they make their recommendations to the City Council. The Council will consider the
comments from the Planning Commission, staff, and outside agencies, along with your comments and concerns to
{etertnitie what conditions will be required for approval. Please consider this condition as the start of a conversation
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
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regarding long-term safety and access for the site, especially as traffic patterns begin to change due to improvements
in Anoka, Ramsey, and Elk River. The platooning effect of cars moving through Elk River will cease, and gaps in
traffic will become harder and harder to find.
• The only structure that is used for ERX events/gathering/assembly is the chalet and that was brought up to code in
2016. I don't think that this should be listed in this way. It sounds like, you're going to send Bob out to inspect again
to add additional costs to the chalet that we already paid for? That's not fair what if your codes changed since
then. Not fair.
Along with the chalet, the Carlson Motorsports building, the shipping container viewing area, and the bridge over the
track entrance are also some structures used for gathering, assembly, spectators, viewing, and/or customers. It is
unclear what the structures on 75-110-1100 are used for.
I was told the chalet was brought up to mechanical and egress code but may need a restroom as it has a retail
component to it also. While the city tries to be helpful with guidance, our role is not to design and determine what is
required, this is what a registered architect would do for you, determine what requirements are needed per all the
codes, including ADA regulations.
Yes, it is saying these building/structures need to be reviewed by the Building Official for compliance. Fairness is
holding all commercial businesses to city and state regulations. As ERX is a bona fide commercial business, each
application for a building permit, and when required by the building official for enforcement of any provisions of
this article, two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. All plans and specifications, except for single-
family dwellings, or any other buildings exempted by Minnesota Statute or the Minnesota State Building Code, shall
be prepared and signed by a registered architect or a registered professional engineer duly qualified by registration as
required by Minn. Stats. � 326.02. State statue 1300.0120 Subpart 4 outlines when permits shall not be required. As
you can see, every structure on site over 200 square feet requires a building permit, regardless of the use.
To get a better understating of all the functions on site is why I asked for a list of all structures, their current uses,
and what permits have been issued.
• Bullet point 9 — assuming the date will change if the map changes? Prior to CUP approval?
Correct
• Bullet point 14 — is this consistent with city code... or is this with the plans that I sent you? Keep in mind — those
plans were from two years ago and I'd like noted that the plans sent were an EXAMPLE of the type of sign that
could be used.
During our phone conversation I noted that we need to know the height, location, and size of changeable copy sign
so it would not be left open ended. Code allows up to 30 sgft without a CUP and all changeable copy signs must
comply with the standards set forth in Sec. 30-864 (e). A sign permit is required for all signs. The 70 sgft is based on
what you submitted. Please let me know if you have a desire for a larger changeable copy sign and we can update the
recommendation during the meeting.
• Clarification — I could still erect a VIP Viewing structure because it's listed as future on the map correct?
NK'hen/if the CUP is approved, yes, the VIP viewing structure can be constructed once a commercial building permit
has been issued. Does the memo indicate something otherwise?