6.8. SR 08-16-1993
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ITEM 6.8
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER.~~
TO:
DATE: AUGUST 12, 1993
SUBJECT: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
VARIANCE REQUEST BY MORA CREDIT
UNION/PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU
93-23 AND V 93-05
PROPOSED LOCATION
503 Jackson Avenue, Elk River, MN.
OVERVIEW
Joe Barsody, in conjunction with Mora Credit Union, is
requesting a conditional use permit for a financial institution
and a variance to the rear yard parking setback. Mora Credit
Union is proposing to occupy approximately 1,000 sq ft in a
6,240 sq ft office building that has recently been renovated.
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The variance request involves
located on the west side of the
on the property line, which
adequate traffic circulation
window.
expanding the parking area
building. The parking would be
is necessary to accommodate
and utilization of the drive-up
Attached to this memo is the report to the Planning Commission
which explains the issues in detail.
DRAINAGE CONCERNS
Following the Planning Commission meeting, a concern relative
to storm drainage was raised by a neighboring project. Terry
Maurer and I visited the Mora Credit Union site to evaluate the
ditch system west of the property. Attached is a memo by Terry
Maurer outlining the storm drainage issue as well as conditions
to improve the system.
AMENDMENT TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In response to the storm drainage
issue, staff recommends including
part of the conditional use permit:
and traffic circulation
the following conditions a
7. A CATCH BASIN AND STORM SEWER BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE
NEW PARKING LOT AND PIPED TO THE EXISTING DITCH.
8.
EXISTING DITCH BE CLEANED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO
IMPROVE DRAINAGE FROM THE NEW PARKING AREA. THIS
CLEANING SHOULD OCCUR ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY LINE
AROUND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER TO THE EXISTING CATCH
BASIN.
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P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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CUP & V, Mora Credit Union
August 12, 1993
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INSTALL A RAISED CONCRETE MEDIAN 5 FEET IN WIDTH ON
THE WEST SIDE OF THE HANDICAP STALL TO MAINTAIN CLEAR
VIEW FOR VEHICLES LEAVING THE DRIVE-UP WINDOW. ALSO,
THIS WILL MINIMIZE VEHICLES CUTTING THE CORNER AS
THEY COME IN TO THE SITE WEST BOUND.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
conditional use permit and variance request. However, the
Commission was concerned about vehicles leaving the drive-up
window and asked the City Engineer to review the traffic
circulation and possible problems that may arise. Attached is
Mr. Maurer's memo addressing the traffic issue.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional
use permit and variance request with the following conditions:
Conditional Use Permit
1. B612 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER BE PROVIDED ALONG THE
WESTERLY PARKING AREA.
2. SETBACK AREA ON NORTH SIDE OF NEW DRIVEWAY BE SODDED.
3.
A DRAINAGE PLAN FOR ALL NEW PARKING AREAS
SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
BE
4. EASEMENT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW DRIVEWAY BE EXECUTED AND
RECORDED WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY.
5. THE TRAFFIC FLOW BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER
PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
6. THE APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE
CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE ASSOCIATED
VARIANCE REQUEST.
Variance Request
1. THE NEW PARKING AREA IS A LOGICAL EXTENSION OF THE
EXISTING PARKING LOT.
2. THE VARIANCE WILL NOT AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR
WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OR BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY.
3. LITERAL APPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD DEPRIVE
THE APPLICANT RIGHTS ENJOYED BY OTHER PROPERTIES WITH
SIMILAR CONDITIONS, THEREFORE, RESULTING IN AN UNDUE
HARDSHIP UPON THE APPLICANT.
4.
THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS ARE UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY AND
NOT CHARACTERISTIC OF OTHER PROPERTIES.
AUG-13-93 FRI 9:19
MAIER STEWART ASSOC,
FAX NO, 7740838
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August 13, 1993
File: 230-193-11
Mr. Steve Ach
City Planner
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: ELK RIVER CREDIT UNION SITE PLAN REVIEW
Dear Mr. Ach:
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As requested, we have reviewed the site plan for the Elk River Credit Union. Our review
consisted primarily of two major issues, one being the traffic flow through the site, and the other
. being the drainage considerations. We have also made a visit to the site to inspect the premises.
Based on our review of the site plan and our site visit, we offer the following comments.
1. TRAFFIC
· The circulation pattern and aisle width appears to be fine.
· The proposed one-way driveway off of Jackson Street to service the drive-up
window should be well signed at the Jackson Street entrance. This will eliminate
the potential of cars wanting to access the parking lot rather than the drive-up
window being caught in a line of cars \Witing for their turn at the drive-up
window.
· The handicap ramp access to the building meets the parking lot at the southwest
corner. This is also the location where traffic accessing the drive-up window
protrudes around the building. This poses a potential conflict area, although it is
unlikely that there will be significant opportunity for this type of conflict.
· A raised concrete median on the west side of the handicapped parking stall would
assist in eliminating vehicles cutting the corner as they come around the west side
of the building. This would help to keep vehicles in the traffic lane and eliminate
potential conflict.
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1959 SLOAN PLACE, SUITE 200, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612.174-6021
9800 SHElARO PARKWAY, SUITE 102, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441 612.546-0432 . Equal Opportunity Employer
AUG-13-93 FRI 9:20
MAIER STEWART ASSOC,
FAX NO, 7740838
p, 03/03
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August 13, 1993
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2. DRAINAGE
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There is a drainage ditch immediately west of this property which provides
drainage for the area south of 6th Street. This drainage is somewhat critical in
that if it does not operate properly, the yard of Elk River Machine becomes
flooded. We would recommend that concrete curb be placed along the west side
of the proposed parking stalls on this west property line. In addition, we
recommend that a catch basin rather than a curb cut be provided to collect storm
drainage from this site. A small diameter pipe at a relatively flat grade could then
be used to deposit the drainage into the ditch to minimize any potential erosion.
We also recommend that the developers of the site be required to clean the ditch
along their west property line and westerly from the southwest comer of their
property over to the catcb basins that exist in the ditch. This will allow for good
access of the drainage generated by the paving of this site over to the existing
catch basins which drain the area.
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The cleaning of the ditch would only entail establishing a bottom grade and would
not involve removing vegetation along the side slopes which could open up
additional areas for erosion. Our visual inspection of the ditch indicated that there
appeared to be some sand deposits that have washed in. The removal of these
would help in the efficient flow of drainage through this area.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please call.
Sincerely,
MAIER STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER~~
JULY 19, 1993
DATE:
ATTACHMENTS
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
VARIANCE BY MORA CREDIT UNION/
PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 93-23
AND V 93-05.
Location Map, Zoning Map, Land Use Map, Site Plan, Property
OWners List
PROPOSED LOCATION
503 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River, MN.
REQUESTED ACTION
A conditional use permit to operate a financial institution
with a drive-up window and a variance to the rear yard parking
setback.
ZONING/LAND USE
C2 (Office District)/ CB (Central Business)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Mora Credit Union is proposing to utilize approximately 1,000
sq ft of office space as a financial institution. The existing
building is in the process of being renovated to accommodate
the Credit Union. The building is a two story structure with a
total 6,240 sq ft of office space available.
PARKING AND CIRCULATION
The central element of a financial institution is convenient
service such as a drive-up window. Mora Credit Union is
proposing a drive-up window at the southwest corner of the
building. Access will occur via a new driveway from the
adjacent property immediately to the north. The adjacent
property owner has agreed to allow the access drive and proper
easement agreements have been signed by both parties. Adequate
parking has been provided in accordance with the ordinance. A
majority of the parking is existing, however, a new parking
area is proposed along the west property line. It is
recommended the new parking area be bounded by concrete curb
and gutter to control surface drainage and protection from the
existing ditch immediately to the west.
P.o. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-7420 . Fax: (612) 441-7425
'CUP & Variance, ..Jra Credit Union
July 19, 1993
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4It REFUSE COLLECTION
A new dumpster and enclosure will be provided in the southwest
corner of the site.
LANDSCAPING
The site is essentially all bituminous with no
for landscaping opportunities. However, the
adjacent to the new driveway should be sodded
purposes as well as preventing erosion.
setback space
setback areas
for aesthetic
VARIANCE REQUEST
Currently, a portion of the
the rear (west) property line.
extension of the existing.
recognizing existing conditions
of the new parking facility.
existing parking area extends to
The new parking will be an
The variance will, in part, be
as well as a logical extension
RECOMMENDATION
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The seven findings to grant a conditional use permit and
findings for a variance can be satisfied. Therefore, staff
recommends approval of the following:
A.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. B612 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER BE PROVIDED ALONG
THE WESTERLY PARKING AREA.
2. SETBACK AREA ON NORTH SIDE OF NEW DRIVEWAY BE
SODDED.
3. A DRAINAGE PLAN FOR ALL NEW PARKING AREAS BE
SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
4. EASEMENT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW DRIVEWAY BE EXECUTED
AND RECORDED WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY.
B. VARIANCE TO THE REAR YARD PARKING SETBACK BASED ON
THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE NEW PARKING AREA IS A LOGICAL EXTENSION OF
THE EXISTING PARKING LOT.
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2. THE VARIANCE WILL NOT AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY,
OR WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OR BUSINESSES AND IS IN
KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE
ORDINANCE.
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July 19, 1993
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3. LITERAL APPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD
DEPRIVE THE APPLICANT RIGHTS ENJOYED BY OTHER
PROPERTIES WITH SIMILAR CONDITIONS.
4. THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS ARE UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY
AND NOT CHARACTERISTIC OF OTHER PROPERTIES.
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