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Elk*
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
7.4
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
July 17, 2023
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit: Expand Educational Use —
Jennifer Green, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Reviewed by
Building Addition at Handke School, 1170 Main Street
- ISD 728
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit as the front yard
setback variance (V 23-05) was approved.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned R1-c (Single Family Residential) where
Educational Uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The
applicant is seeking a CUP to construct a 300 sq. ft. secure entry to the
early childhood setting at the Handke Center.
To construct the addition, the property received a front yard setback
variance (V 23-05) allowing the addition to be 4.3 feet from the front
property line, matching the existing structure. The proposed project
includes minor site improvements, major interior renovations, and a
small addition. The small addition (-300 sq. ft.) is required to provide a
secure point of entry to the early childhood setting and will also include
a single user toilet room. Additionally, an egress -only ramp is being
proposed for a second point of egress that does not discharge students
directly toward Main Street. The proposed building finish materials are
primarily brick to match existing/adjacent colors and patterns. New
precast concrete sills and aluminum storefronts will match those of the
existing building. New coping will match that of the existing building.
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Planning Commission
During the public hearing, a resident living on 4"' Street expressed concern with vehicles being parked in front of
driveways and the commission asked staff reach out to the school district regarding this issue. Staff has not
received any comments since the commission meeting.
The Planning Commission had no questions or concerns about the request and recommended approval by a 6-1
vote. Commission Rydberg opposed.
Financial Impact
None
The Elk River Vision P I I E I E I I Y
A n elcoming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NATUREI
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pro perity. Updated. January 2023
Mission/Policy/Goal
■ Responsibly grow
■ Meet changing needs - Agile
Attachments
■ Planning Commission Memo dated June 27, 2023
Request for Action
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Elk
River
To
Item Number
Planning Commission
4.6
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Public Hearings
June 27, 2023
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Reviewed by
ISD 728, 1170 Main St. NW
Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
■ Conditional Use Permit for a Building Addition
Reviewed by
for Educational Use, Case No. CU 23-15
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-
654:
1. The front yard setback variance (V 23-05) shall be approved
and recorded prior to the building permit being issued.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned R1-c (Single Family Residential) where
Educational Uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The
applicant is seeking a CUP to construct a 300 sq. ft. secure entry to the
early childhood setting at the Handke Center.
To construct the addition, the property needs to be granted a variance.
The applicant is also applying for a front yard setback variance (V 23-
05) allowing the addition to be 4.3 feet from the front property line,
matching the existing structure. The proposed project includes minor
site improvements, major interior renovations, and a small addition.
The small addition (-300 sq. ft.) is required to provide a secure point
of entry to the early childhood setting and will also include a single user
toilet room. Additionally, an egress only ramp is being proposed for a
second point of egress that does not discharge students directly toward
Main Street. The proposed building finish materials are primarily brick Figure
to match existing/adjacent colors and patterns. New precast concrete sills and aluminum storefronts will match
those of the existing building. New coping will match that of the existing building.
Applicable Regulations
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:
The Elk River Vision P R N E R E R R T
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional INATUREI
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pro perity. Updated. January 2023
1. WIN 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 n elfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The site has had educational uses for numerous decades and the proposed addition 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 do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
2. mill be consistent nvith the comprehensive plan.
The property is guided as public/semi-public and the category includes local government uses, municipal
facilities, community service providers, schools, and places of worship and assembly such as City Hall, fire
stations, churches, and Elk River's public schools. Coordination with schools and service providers is key
to ensure these essential facilities have capacity and/or are in areas that can support growth and
development as it occurs. The use is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Staff do 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.
As there is no vacant land surrounding the subject parcel, the use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
Staff do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. bill be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fare
protection, drainage, refuse di posal, �a ater and sewer ystems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic
congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
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 do 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 will be detrimental to any
persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
The early childhood setting 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 do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
6. mill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
The subject area has been previously developed. The use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage
of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
Staff do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
7. mill fully compywitb 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.
To 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, the
front yard setback variance (V 23-05) shall be approved and recorded prior to the building permit being
issued.
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
■ Responsibly grow
■ Meet changing needs - Agile
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative
■ Site Plans
■ Architectural Exhibits
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ISD 728
Variance and Conditional Use Permit
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75408-0510
Case No:V 23-05 ,
CU 23-15Elk
River
V 23-05 Narrative/Variance answers
The proposed project includes minor site improvements, major interior renovations, and a small addition.
Interior renovations will include remodeling of classrooms, specialist settings, 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 single and multi-user toilet rooms that do not meet
accessibility requirements are scheduled for remodeling.
The small addition (approx. 300sf) is required to provide a secure point of entry to the early childhood setting
at the Handke Center, and will also include a single user toilet room. Additionally, an egress -only ramp is
being proposed for a second point of egress that does not discharge young student directly toward Main
Street.
Variance Information:
1) The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance.
Confirmed.
2) The variance is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan (discuss with city staff if
needed).
Confirmed.
3) The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance
The proposed use of the property will not be changed as a part of the project. The area of the building (the
1951 addition) at which the proposed addition would occur, will be changing from a shipping, receiving, and
storing area, to an early childhood space for which the Owner would like secure access to be provided, similar
to a secure entry vestibule to a school facility. Additionally, there is an existing exterior door that egresses
directly onto the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street, which we are proposing to remove and infill. In
place of this egress point, a new exterior door is proposed for the east side of the 1951 addition to extend the
exterior point of egress slightly away from the sidewalk so as to prevent young students (3-5 year olds) from
exiting directly toward Main Street. This new exterior door would be egress only and not used for access.
4) The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the
petitioner's own action or inaction; and
As noted above, the addition that is being proposed as part of this project will abut an existing addition that
was construction in 1951. The addition itself is necessary to provide a secure sequence of entry outside of the
existing building footprint, which would otherwise be too small to serve the desired function of an early
childhood setting. Also as part of the addition, a toilet room is proposed for use by the young students.
Including the toilet room as part of the addition works well with existing utilities and proposed improvements
to the utilities, as well as not restricting the use of the general programmed space.
5) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Confirmed.
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