5.7. PCSR 02-13-2007
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City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION
Agenda Section
Plannin Items
Item Description
Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a building extension to
Warehouse 2 for GRE Case# CD 07-05
Location
17845 East Highway 10, Great River Energy.
Introduction
Item Number
5.7
Prepared by
Sheila Gume , Senior Planner
Reviewed by
Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager
The applicant is requesting approval to amend the CUP to allow an expansion! addition on GRE building
No.2 for their mobile equipment.
Attachments
. Request for Action
. Location Map
Action Requested
Staff is recommending the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request with the conditions
as outlined.
Planning Commission Action Motion by _
Follow Up
Second by _
Vote
Case File: 07-05
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. Location: 17845 East Hwy 10
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Zoning:
Land Use: Light Industrial
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Adjacent
Zoning:
Adjacent
Land Use:
N - Public/semi public
E - Highway Business
S - Highway Business
W - Highway 10
N - R3, Cl
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W - Highway 10
Site Area: 26 acres
Floor Area: Building = 4,000 sq. ft. Addition = 2,304 sq. ft. Total =6,304 sq. ft.
Parking
Conforms: Land Use Plan - Yes
Zoning Code - Yes
Subdivision Code - Yes
60 Day Rule:Action must be taken on this request by February 18, 2007
Overview
As part of the plant operations Great River Energy uses front end loaders and vacuum trucks along
with other mobile equipment, in order to have these machines operable in the winter indoor storage
is necessary. Due to the size of this equipment it does not fit into existing buildings, therefore an
addition to existing GRE building No.2 is necessary.
Applicable Regulations
Conditional Use Permit
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. Will not endanger, il'!Jure or detrimentallY ciffect the use and el'!Jqyment of other properry in the immediate
viciniry or the public health, safery, morals, comfort, convenience or general we!fare of the neighborhood or the
ciry. The proposed addition is to an existing building that is not visible off the property. It is
not expected to affect other property.
2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The addition is to an existing building that is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and predominant land use.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderlY development and improvement of surrounding vacant properry.
Surrounded area is developed.
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4. Will be served adequatelY ly and will not adverselY qffect essential public facilities and services including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer {)Istems, parks and schools; and
will not, in particular, create trciflic congestion or interference with trciflic on aqjacent and neighboring public
thoroughfares. It does not appear that the addition will interfere with traffic on adjacent and
neighboring public thoroughfares.
5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions 0/ operation that will be
detrimental to a1'!Y persons or proper!J because 0/ excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or
vibrations. It does not appear that the addition will be detrimental to any person.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage 0/ a natural, scenic or historic feature 0/ mqjor importance.
The addition is proposed on an existing paved surface. No other impacts are expected.
7. Will fullY complY with all other requirements 0/ this Code, including a1'!Y applicable requirements and
standards for the issuance 0/ a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the ciry. As
proposed the addition complies.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
[mdings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in
Section 30-654.
In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the addition is consistent with all
of these standards.
Analysis
The GRE campus has many different buildings and uses, several of which are metal sided. The
proposed addition will be metal sided and will match the existing building. The building
extension/ addition will be insulated and heated. The location of the addition is on an existing paved
surface, limiting site impacts.
The addition is for storage of equipment that requires warm storage in the winter. The addition has
minimal impacts to the site; it is basically an extension of building number 2.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the CUP to allow the
2,500 square foot addition to existing building number 2; with the following conditions:
1. The building shall meet all applicable building codes.
2. The building shall meet all applicable fire codes.
3. The addition shall be a maximum of 2,500 square feet and 20 feet in height.
Respectfully Submitted
Sheila Cartney
Senior Planner
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Case Number: CU 07-05
GRE
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Great River Energy
Elk River Station
Equipment Storage Garage (extension to Warehouse 2)
Great River Energy operates a power plant on the Elk River campus at the intersection of
Highways 10 and 169. This facility operates around-the-clock (24/7) and has 43
employees, at least five (5) of whom are at the facility at all times.
As part of the plant operation, large mobile equipment (front end loaders and vacuum
truck) are used. To keep this equipment usable in the winter and to follow
manufacturer's recommendations, indoor storage of this equipment is advised. This
equipment is larger (height) than previous plant equipment and does not fit in any
existing plant buildings. .
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A ~'x 48'x J;tj' building extension is planned on the north side ofGRE Building No.2 to
store the large mobile equipment. The building extension will be a pole, framed building
with metal siding, similar to multiple other facilities on the Elk River campus. The
building will be heated and insulated and have two (2) 16'(h) x 14'(w) Energy Saver
doors and one (1) service door.
The area where this building will be is currently asphalted. No expected impact on the
site is expected.
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