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Agenda Item 8.3.
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER ~L-
DATE:
MAY 2,1994
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT BY SHERBURNE COUNTY
GROWERS ASSOCIATION, PUBLIC
HEARING, CASE NO. CU 94-12
ISSUE
Request for a conditional use permit to operate an outdoor farmers market in
the Jackson Square parking lot.
LOCATION
Jackson Square parking lot at the intersection of Jackson and Main Street.
tt ATTACHMENTS
Report to Planning Commission dated April 26, 1994
OVERVIEW
The Sherburne County Growers Association received a conditional use permit
on February 24, 1993, to operate a farmers market in the parking lot between
King Avenue and Jackson Avenue, lying south of Highway 10. Although this
location was used by the Growers Association last year, the group is
considering moving to Jackson Square parking lot to gain additional
exposure and hopefully attract customers downtown. The farmers market
would be in operation Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays 12
noon to 5 p.m., May through October. Approximately 8-10 vendors will be
offering home grown produce for sale and would occupy those parking stalls
on either side of the landscaped island in the middle of the parking lot. The
attached site plan clearly illustrates the area intended to be used by the
farmers market.
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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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PARKING
One of the issues with this request is the farmers market occupying parking
stalls in the downtown area without creating a parking problem. Therefore,
staff has monitored the parking demands in the downtown area over the past
few weeks. The results of this "quick and dirty" survey indicates that roughly
38% to 53% of the parking stalls are vacant at the times the survey was
conducted. Based on this survey, there appears to be available parking stalls
in the downtown area, even with the operation of the farmers market.
Please refer to the attached Planning Commission report for additional
information.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request by
Sherburne County Growers Association to operate an outdoor farmers market
with the conditions as stated in the staff report dated April 26, 1994, with the
following modifications:
The language in conditions number 1 and number 2 be modified to read:
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A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE NAMING THE CITY AS AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED FOR THE LOT BE SUBMITTED TO THE
CITY.
2. AMENDING 1 P.M. TO READ 12 NOON
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a
conditional use permit by Sherburne County Growers Association to operate
an outdoor farmers market in the Jackson Square parking lot with the
following conditions:
1. A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE NAMING THE CITY AS AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED FOR THE LOT BE SUBMITTED TO THE
CITY.
2. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION BE LIMITED TO WEDNESDAY
AND SUNDAY FROM 12 NOON TO 7 P.M. EACH DAY.
3.
IN THE EVENT THE CITY RECEIVES COMPLAINTS REGARDING
PARKING PROBLEMS DOWNTOWN DUE TO THE FARMER'S
MARKET, THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
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TO REVIEW THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION.
4. SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO AN ON-SITE SIGN DISPLAYED ONLY
ON THOSE DAYS OF OPERATION AND MEET THE 10 FOOT
SETBACK REQUIREMENT.
5. SIGN AREA COMPLY WITH CITY ORDINANCE STANDARDS FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS SIGNS WHICH PERMITS ONE 32 SQUARE FOOT
SIGN.
6. ALL REFUSE DISPOSAL SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
FARMER'S MARKET AND THE LOT BE CLEANED AFTER EACH
EVENT.
7. A YEARLY REVIEW BE CONDUCTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO
ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS THAT MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE
SEASON.
8. SHERBURNE COUNTY GROWERS ASSOCIATION BE
RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR ANY LANDSCAPED AREAS
(INCLUDING SOD) THAT MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO CUSTOMER
AND/OR VENDORS.
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AGENDA ITEM 10
MEMORANDUM
TO:
PLANNING COMMISSION
STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER~A.-
FROM:
DATE:
APRIL 26, 1994
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT BY THE SHERBURNE
COUNTY GROWERS ASSOCIATION,
PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 94-12
REQUEST
A conditional use permit to operate an outdoor Farmer's Market In the
Jackson square parking lot.
LOCATION
Jackson Square parking lot at the intersection of Jackson and Main Street.
" ATTACHMENTS
Site Plan, Petition from Downtown Development Corporation, Parking
Survey, Property Owners List.
BACKGROUND
The Sherburne County Growers Association received a conditional use permit
on February 24, 1993, to operate a Farmer's Market in the parking lot
between King and Jackson Avenues, lying south of Highway 10. Although
this location was used by the Growers Association last year, the group is
considering moving to Jackson Square parking lot to gain additional
exposure and hopefully attract customers downtown.
ANALYSIS
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The Grower's Association, in conjunction with the support of the Downtown
Development Corporation (see attached petition), is requesting a conditional
use permit to operate an outdoor Farmer's Market in the Jackson Square
parking lot. The Farmer's Market would be in operation Wednesday's from 1
p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday's 12:00 noon to 5 p.m., from May through October.
Approximately 8-10 vendors will be participating in this weekly event selling
P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 . Fax: (612) 441-7425
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home grown produce. The attached site plan illustrates the proposed
location.
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8 - 10 vendors will occupy all the parking stalls on either side of the
landscaped island within the Jackson Square lot. In total, the Jackson
Square lot has 40 parking stalls, therefore, the Farmer's Market will occupy
approximately 50% of those parking stalls.
The Farmer's Market is hoping to bring additional customers downtown to
help support the existing downtown merchants. This type of activity has the
potential to create an attractive focal point in the courtyard area of
downtown. However, the down side of using the Jackson Square parking lot
is occupying the parking stalls intended for customers shopping downtown.
Staff has done a survey of the parking usage in the downtown area over the
past two weeks. This survey has been conducted a few times per week to
obtain a better understanding of the parking demands in the downtown area.
Another point to consider in terms of the parking demands downtown is the
vacancy of a couple buildings. Depending upon future tenants parking
demands may increase and necessitate using all the stalls in Jackson Square
Lot.
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SUMMARY OF PARKING SURVEY
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The survey has identified the number of vacant parking stalls occurring at
selected times during the week in five locations in the downtown area. These
locations are as follows and are illustrated on the attached map:
Site A - Jackson Square
Site B - Public Lot (King & Hwy 10)
Site C - On Street Parking (north
side of Main Street between
King and the Bank of Elk
River)
Site D - On Street Parking (south
side of Main Street between
King and Nadeau's)
Site E - On Street Parking (Jackson
Avenue between Hwy 10 and
Snyder Drug)
40 parking stalls
87 parking stalls
24 parking stalls
40 parking stalls
15 parking stalls'
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This survey indicates that all five locations have some stalls available at all
times. The Jackson Square lot has a vacancy rate that fluctuates between
38% to 53%. The other parking areas have a similar range with the
exception of the parking area along Jackson Street, which has lower vacancy
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rate. Based on this survey, there appears to be adequate parking if the
Grower's Association utilizes a portion of Jackson Square. However,
depending upon the tenants that come and go in the downtown area, parking
demands may increase upon which parking may present a problem.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
conditional use permit by Sherburne County Grower's Association to operate
an outdoor Farmer's Market in the Jackson Square parking lot with the
following conditions:
1. A BOND BE POSTED WITH THE CITY TO PROTECT THE CITY
FROM LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE LOT.
2. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION BE LIMITED TO WEDNESDAY
AND SUNDAY FROM 1 P.M. TO 7 P.M. EACH DAY.
3.
IN THE EVENT THE CITY RECEIVES COMPLAINTS REGARDING
PARKING PROBLEMS DOWNTOWN DUE TO THE FARMER'S
MARKET, THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO REVIEW THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION.
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4. SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO AN ON-SITE SIGN DISPLAYED ONLY
ON THOSE DAYS OF OPERATION AND MEET THE 10 FOOT
SETBACK REQUIREMENT.
5. SIGN AREA COMPLY WITH CITY ORDINANCE STANDARDS FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS SIGNS WHICH PERMITS ONE 32 SQUARE FOOT
SIGN.
6. ALL REFUSE DISPOSAL SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
FARMER'S MARKET AND THE LOT BE CLEANED AFTER EACH
EVENT.
7. A YEARLY REVIEW BE CONDUCTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO
ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS THAT MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE
SEASON.
8. SHERBURNE COUNTY GROWERS ASSOCIATION BE
RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR ANY LANDSCAPED AREAS
(INCLUDING SOD) THAT MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO CUSTOMER
AND/OR VENDORS.
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We the undersigned are in favor of the
relocation of the Farmers Market to
the Jackson Square parking lot.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING SURVEY
- SITE A Jackson Square- 40 parking stalls ~ VAc~
- 21 # of empty stalls 53~
-SITE B PubUc Lot- 87 parking stalls .3a~
- 3>"3 # of empty stalls
-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(King Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 7CJ~
- (I # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street
I (King Avenue to Nadeau's) - 40 parking stalls 48~
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-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue
(Highway 10 to Snyder Drug) - 15 parking stalls ;3 ~
2 # of empty stalls
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- SITE A Jackson Square- 40 parking stalls -4~~
\10 # of empty stalls
-SITE B Public Lot- 87 parking stalls 4c>~
~S # of empty stalls
-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(King Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 3~%
- ~ # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street
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\\ # of empty stalls
-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue
(Highway 10 to Snyder Drug) - 15 parking stalls ~?~
- 4 # of empty stalls
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- SITE A Jackson Square- 40 parking stalls ';;8 ?c.
- 1/ # of empty stalls
-SITE B Public Lot- 87 parking stalls ;? S-Pc::.
30 # of empty stalls
-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(King Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 4~z
JD # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street
. (King Avenue to Nadeau's) - 40 parking stalls ,;l.37'6
C/ # of empty stalls
-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue
(Highway 10 to Snyder Drug) - 15 parking stalls 3~
5 # of empty stalls
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- SITE A Jac~n Square- 40 parking stalls 38?4!>
- I # of empty stalls
-SITE B pu~ot- 87 parking stalls ~1%
- # of empty stalls
-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(Kin, Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 10~
- -:!L- # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street ~;?~
(King A venue to Nadeau's) - 40 parking stalls e
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-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue
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- SITE A Jackson Square- 40 parking stalls ~S-3 ~
- '"l. \ # of empty stalls
-SITE B PUtjiC Lot- 87 parking stalls 4C,?6
- " # of empty stalls
-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(King Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 4~%
- ~ # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street
. (King Avenue to Nadeau's) - 40 parking stalls 1316
- J'" # of empty stalls
-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue
(Hig~ 10 to Snyder Drug) - 15 parking stalls 3-4%
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- SITE A Jackson Square- 40 parking stalls
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-SITE B Public Lot- 87 parking stalls
- 4 z. # of empty stalls
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-SITE C On Street Parking N Side of Main Street
(King Avenue-Bank of Elk River)- 24 parking stalls 3{.~
- '8 # of empty stalls
-SITE D On Street Parking S Side of Main Street s-S~
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- L~ # of empty stalls
-SITE E On Street Parking Jackson Avenue -41~
(Highway 10 to Snyder Drug) - 15 parking stalls
- '7 # of empty stalls
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P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-7420