7.1 PRSR 05-11-2022
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
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.1
Agenda Section
Action Item
Meeting Date
May 11, 2022
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Furniture donation in lieu of Park Dedication
Reviewed by
Zach Carlton, Planning Manager
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, to accept/not accept outdoor furniture donation furniture in lieu of cash for Park
Dedication.
Background/Discussion
At the April 18 City Council meeting, Steve Hickman proposed donating outdoor furniture equivalent to the
required park dedication to satisfy the planning requirement. City Council directed the proposal be sent to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion. It was stated the furniture would need to be donated at
wholesale and meet the needs of the city’s park system.
The Commission reviewed the Park Dedication – Hickman Addition in March and recommended a cash
donation. The city attorney has reviewed the city code and determined that Council may approve a donation of
furniture in lieu of part or all of the cash dedication fee. He provided guidance that the code requires the
Commission to review the improvements (furniture) for appropriateness with the park and trail master plans. A
detailed proposal is required on what the furniture will be and where it will be placed including its value in
relationship to the park dedication requirement.
Steve Hickman will provide additional clarification on his proposal at the Commission meeting.
Financial Impact
The estimated cash dedication is approximately $34,209.41 or 8% of the county-assessed value of the vacant land.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work and play
Attachments
City Council April 18, 2022, packet
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Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings April 18, 2022 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Steve Hickman — 9875 US Highway 10 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner
Reviewed byZoneChangefromI-3 Industrial to C-3
Highway Commercial Cal Portner, City Administrator
Preliminary and Final Plat of Hickman
Addition
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, an ordinance changing the zoning for the project
area from I-3 General Industrial to C-3 Highway Commercial.
Approve, by motion, the Preliminary Plat for Hickman Addition with
the condition that the plat is updated to include access restrictions -
along US Highway 10 unless MnDOT provides written approval of
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the desired driveway connections.
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Adopt, by motion, a resolution approving the final plat for Hickman
Addition with the following conditions:
1. Park dedication shall be paid at the rate applicable prior to
releasing the plat for recording.
2. The final plat shall be updated to reflect the approved _ CR_1z__ P P PProve
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3. The final plat shall include access restrictions along Highway'
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access points is provided to the city.
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Background/Discussion
Case Nos. ZC 22-02 & P 22-03 - The subject properties along
Highway 10 are proposed as the new location for Plants and Things. Figure i '
The current operation must relocate from Ramsey due to impacts
from the highway project at Sunfish Lake Blvd. and US Highway 10.
The site is currently zoned I-3-General Industrial, and the applicant requests approval of a zone change to C-3 -
Highway Commercial. The proposed zoning district allows retail sales as a permitted use and will be reviewed
through the administrative site plan approval process. However, the retail use also requires approval of a variance to
support the outdoor display of products. The Board of Adjustments reviewed and approved the request (V 22-02)
on March 22, 2022.
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Approval of a preliminary plat has also been requested. The plat will create one parcel for the new retail use, one
parcel for the existing Furniture and Things operation, and two oudots to support future development of the area.
Park Dedication
The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat and recommends a cash dedication. The estimated cash
dedication is approximately $34,209.41, or 8% of the county -assessed value of the vacant land.
The applicant has proposed donating outdoor furniture equivalent to the required park dedication to satisfy the
platting requirement. The applicant will provide additional clarification on the proposal during the public hearing.
Council may be able to exercise some discretion with this request and the city attorney will be available for
additional questions.
Planning Commission
No one spoke during the Planning Commission and staff has received one letter of support for the project.
The Planning Commission did not have any significant questions or concerns and unanimously recommended
approval.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Work with citizens to achieve goals while responsibly growing.
Support business growth and development.
Attachments
Planning Commission Packet dated March 22, 2022
Final Plat
Ordinance Approving the Zone Change
Resolution Approving the Final Plat
Request for Action
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To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings March 22, 2022 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Steve Hickman — 9875 US Highway 10 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner
Reviewed byZoneChangefromI-3 Industrial to C-3
Highway Commercial, Case No. ZC 22-02
Preliminary Plat of Hickman Addition, Case
No. P 22-03
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of an ordinance changing the zoning for the project area from I-3 General
Industrial to C-3 Highway Commercial.
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Preliminary Plat for Hickman Addition with the following condition:
1. The plat shall be updated to include access restrictions along US Highway 10 unless MnDOT provides
written approval of the desired driveway connections.
Background/Discussion
The subject properties along Highway 10 are proposed as the new
location for Plants and Things. The current operation must re -locate
from Ramsey due to impacts from the highway project at Sunfish Lake
Blvd. and US Highway 10.
The site is currently zoned I-3 (General Industrial) and the applicant
requests approval of a zone change to C-3 (Highway Commercial). The
proposed zoning district allows retail sales as a permitted use and will
be reviewed through the administrative site plan approval process.
However, the retail use also requires approval of a variance to support
the outdoor display of products. The Board of Adjustments will review
that request separately (V 22-02).
Approval of a preliminary plat has also been requested. The plat will
create one parcel for the new retail use, one parcel for the existing
Furniture and Things operation, and two outlots to support future
development of the area.
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Applicable Regulations
Zone Change
Rezoning requires consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for
Highway Business uses which aligns with the requested Highway Commercial zoning designation. The rezoning
request is consistent with the plan.
Preliminary Plat
City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a Preliminary Plat.
9. The proposed subdivision is consistent nrith the honing regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects with
all requirements of this Code, including the honing regulations and this article.
With an approval of a zone change to Highway Commercial, the proposed subdivision will be consistent
with the city's zoning regulations.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and speciali.Zed cio, county, and regionalplans, including
but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan.
The city recently adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan, which now guides the parcel for Highway
Business uses. MnDOT has also completed a study that seeks to establish a freeway corridor for US
Highway 10 through this area of the community. As a result of that study, MnDOT has submitted
comments requiring access points to US Highway 10 located within the subject be removed. Staff has
included a condition noting access restriction on the plat, but the applicant is working with MnDOT in the
hopes to have that condition removed. If MnDOT approves of the driveways, the condition of approval
can be removed.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and
siltation, susceptibility to flooding and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated.
While site work will be completed, the physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the type and
density of development and uses contemplated.
4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sen age transportation, erosion control
and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article.
The subdivision/development includes stormwater and transportation requirements in accordance with
city plans and policies. Additional permits required to comply with erosion control standards are required
and will be secured prior to building permit issuance.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
Although trees will be removed and site work will be completed, the subdivision will not cause substantial
environmental damage. The applicant will incorporate existing trees and vegetation into their final site plan
approval where feasible.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or nrith easements established byjudgment of a court
Staff is not aware of easement conflicts within the subject site but will continue to review title work and
associated platting documents as required.
7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land.
The proposed retail use will be located along US Highway 10 between a retail furniture store and a long-
term auto dealership. The subdivision will not have adverse impacts on development of neighboring land.
8. Theproposed subdivision is notpremature. A subdivision ispremature if any of the follonring exists:
a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
b. Lack of adequate roads.
c. Lack of adequate sanitary sen er systems.
d. Lack of adequate off site public improvements or support systems.
The subdivision is not premature as the above conditions will be provided for.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed plat on March 9, 2022, and recommended cash
dedication in accordance with the city's fee schedule and ordinance.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Work with citizens to achieve goals while responsibly growing.
Support business growth and development.
Attachments
Location Map
Applicants Narrative
Preliminary Plat
Site Plans
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