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7.2. SR 07-18-1994 r I ~'\( ( II 1ft{ River ITEM 7.2 MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSISTANT Gc~ DATE: JULY 18, 1994 SUBJECT: CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY SOLID ROCK CHURCH, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 94-15 ISSUE . Request a conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 from the existing church facility. LOCATION Lots 1-8, Block 9, Brentwood Subdivision, (11800-196 Avenue, Elk River, MN) ZONINGILAND USE RIA (Single Family Residential), LR (Low Density Residential). ATTACHMENTS Reports to the Planning Commission dated June 28, 1994, and May 24, 1994 OVERVIEW . Solid Rock Church, formally known as Elk River Assembly of God, is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 in the lower level of the existing church facility. Institutional uses are a conditional use in all residential zoning districts. Elk River Assembly of God received approval for a conditional use permit in 1984 to P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Solid Rock Church July 18, 1994 Page 2 . construct a church in the Brentwood Subdivision. There have been numerous requests by the church throughout the past ten years on a wide variety of topics. Virtually every request involved some neighborhood concern with increased traffic in the area. Therefore, at the May 24, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, this item was tabled until the Church could submit a traffic study on the impacts of the proposed school with the surrounding residential streets. Benshoof and Associates completed a traffic study of this area and presented their findings to the Planning Commission at the June 28, 1994, Planning Commission meeting. City Engineer Terry Maurer has reviewed the traffic study findings and concurs that the addition of the proposed school to the existing church should not significantly impact traffic on the residential streets. The memos to the Planning Commission explain this request in greater detail. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At the June 28, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, several residents voiced concerns over increased traffic to the residential streets surrounding the church and school facility. In response to the residents concerns, the Planning Commission did recommend the City Council conduct a feasibility study of a three-way stop at the intersections of 197th and Irving Avenue and . at 196th and Irving Avenue for safety reasons. RECOMMENDATION 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY BE COMPLETED ON THE INTERSECTIONS OF 197TH AND IRVING AND 196TH AND IRVING. The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of a conditional use permit request by Solid Rock Church to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 from the existing church facility with the following conditions: 1. A MAXIMUM OF 300 STUDENTS BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL. 2. ALL BUILDING AND FIRE CODE ISSUES BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO THE BUILDING BEING USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. 3. A REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN BE SUBMITTED TO STAFF PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ILLUSTRATING RELOCATING THE PROPOSED TREES FROM 195TH AVENUE TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THIS SITE ALONG 196TH AVENUE. 4. NO ON-STREET PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THE SCHOOL. . solid. council ~ . \CG~~'M~O ~. ::0:.. C_~(lt), "I ........~,~ ~ ,':',7(' '.. 1 '5~:~~;-':~".3'1-- 1 />. '/ ...../<;;::- " ". '/_1_-., "." [..-'~ . 'Oll'IO"I~":"'~" [j '?;!(", . ~~tJ rpW7 "'2f!':::~ ,,;. . C-", t if \ >-: '" :. \, ... 1: . " .... '61 .'"'~- r-"[ I ". l"f> ~{I.~ ,'. . r- 'I . j' )~. ~ ' '1- ",..' . . _. . ".l2!1! 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We currently have about 100 - 125 very interested prospects, We will use Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriCulum based out of Louisville, Texas. They are one of the largest distributors of Christian school curriculum in the world; serving not only the United states but missiorlaries in other countries. We have already communicated with ACE and received a commitment from them for our curriculum. ' . "'. It is hard to' estimate how man~ of these students would be able to drive.' From those that have signed up" I would say 5- 10 of the students are drivers. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call. InM/1tL_ . Pastor Bill ~:ihews ' ','.' Senior Pastor' jhg , 11800 196th Avenue N.W. · Elk River MN 55330 . (612) 441-2816 -=-THE FULL GOSPEL FAMILY CHURCH~ u !I}{Y . . ENDA ITEM 5,2 @@~rt River MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSIST, G~ FROM: DATE: JUNE 28, 1994 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY SOLID ROCK CHURCH, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CD 94-15 REQUEST A conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K.12 from the existing church facility, LOCATION Lots 1 through 8, Block 9, Brentwood Subdivision (11800.196 Ave, Elk River) ZONING I LAND USE RIA (Single Family Residential) I LR (Low Density Residential) ATTACHMENTS Letter from Terry Maurer dated June 21, 1994, Traffic Study prepared by Benshoof & Assoc., Report to Planning Commission dated May 24, 1994 BACKGROUND At the May 24, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, the Commission continued the conditional use permit request by Solid Rock Church and requested a traffic study be conducted to determine the impacts this request would have on the local residential streets, Further, the Commission requested staff research outstanding stipulations of past conditional use permit requests. The attached report to the Planning Commission explains the request in detail. P.O, Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway. Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441,7425 Solid Rock Church June 28, 1994 Page 2 .- TRAFFIC STUDY Attached is the traffic study conducted by Benshoof & Associates concerning the addition of the proposed school to the church facility. Also attached is a letter from Terry Maurer addressing the traffic study, The traffic analysis concludes three separate points: 1. School operation will generate practically no traffic during the p.m. peak periods given the closing of the school day at 2:30 p,m. to 3 p,m, 2. Bus service for approximately 60% of the students will significantly reduce the trip generation that would otherwise occur. 3, The ultimate traffic volumes projected for the local roads affected by this school will remain within the normal range of residential streets, even at full enrollment estimated at 300 students, . The traffic study seems to conclude that the addition of the proposed school to the existing church should not significantly impact traffic on the residential streets, LANDSCAPING As directed by the Planning Commission, staff has looked at the landscape plan approved by the City Council with the original conditional use permit. At the May 24, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, Solid Rock Church mentioned that the landscape requirements along 195th Avenue seemed excessive because they owned property on both sides of 195th Avenue, therefore, screening would have little benefit in this area. Staff concurs with the applicant that there appears to be adequate screening along 195th Avenue, however, additional trees could be added along 196th Avenue to help buffer the residential properties to the north. If this proposal is approved, staff recommends that an updated landscape plan be resubmitted to staff prior to the City Council meeting, which shows additional trees be planted along 196th Avenue. . solid.pc . . . Solid Rock Church June 28, 1994 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of a conditional use permit request by Solid Rock Church to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 from the existing church facility with the following conditions: 1. A MAXIMUM OF 300 STUDENTS BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL, 2. ALL BUILDING AND FIRE CODE ISSUES BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO THE BUILDING BEING USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. 3. A REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN BE SUBMITTED TO STAFF PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ILLUSTRATING RELOCATING THE PROPOSED TREES FROM 195TH AVENUE TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THIS SITE ALONG 196TH AVENUE. 4, NO ON STREET PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THE SCHOOL, , sohd,pc Mg m\SUI.TI\G E,\G1,\EI.'ItS C/VI! ENGINEERING. E,'\.'VJWNMENTAl MUN!C1PAl PlANNING SIIucrURAI .RVfYING TRAffiC TRANSPORTATION 1326 Eo"gy Pork Drive St Paul, MN 55108 612-644'4389 Fox: 612,644,9446 eo Shelord Parkway Miooeapolis, MN 55441 612.546-0432 Feoc 612.544'6398 June 21, 1994 File: 230-231-11 Mr. Gary Schmitz Planning Assistant City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 RE: SOLID ROCK CHURCH TRAFFIC STUDY ANALYSIS Dear Mr. Schmitz: As requested, we have reviewed the traffic information provided by the Solid Rock Church relative to their proposed school in their church building. The traffic analysis they submitted was prepared by Benshoof & Associates, Inc, The analysis indicates that it is expected the first year of school operation would have approximately 100 students and 10 additional staff members. Within five years, a maximum of 300 students and 15 staff members would be anticipated. The analysis utilizes a typical school day of 8:00 a,m. to 2:30 p.m, with no extracurricular activities. Based on information obtained from the church staff and the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the analysis estimates 10% of the students will drive themselves, 30% will receive rides, and 60% will be bused. Based on these assumptions, the first year of operation will result in 196 additional daily trips generated, and at full development this number rises to 514. There are essentially three directions that traffic can use to enter and exit the site, These are to the southeast along TH 169 and Jackson Avenue, to the northeast, again to TH 169, and to the southwest along Highland Road, Figure 1 attached to the traffic analysis shows that 195th and 196th Avenues immediately adjacent to the church site would see the largest percentage increase in traffic. However, both of these would still have a relatively small total traffic after full development of the school. The route along Irving to the southeast and to the northeast would see a relatively large increase in traffic of approximately 55 % at full development. The northeast route would see a total traffic of approximately 872 daily trips under full development. To the southeast, the total volume would be 419 daily trips under full development. Both of these are well within the range of traffic carrying capacity of the residential roads in the neighborhood, . Mr. Gary Schmitz June 21, 1994 Page Two The Benshoof traffic analysis concludes three separate points. They are as follows: L School operation will generate practically no traffic during the p, m, peak period, given the closing of the school day at 2:30 - 3:00 p,m. 2. Bus service for approximately 60% of the students attending the school will significantly reduce the trip generation that would otherwise occur. 3. The ultimate traffic volumes projected for the local roads affected by the school will remain within the normal range of residential streets even at full enrollment, estimated at 300 students. We would concur with the conclusions reached by the Benshoof report and would recommend that the report adequately addresses traffic issues raised by this proposed development of a school within the Solid Rock Church. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please call, . Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS T5.?!:7 TJM:tw 231-2005.jun . w BENSHOOF & ASSOCIATES, INC. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS 7301 OHMS LANE, SUITE 500/ EDINA, MN 55439 / (612) 832.9858/ FAX (612) 832,9564 j\JW 7' ,,' 1 ~ \~~~ .,'u ~\ June 17, 1994 REFER TO FILE: 94-21 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Kim Vickroy, Solid Eock Church c::"j\b EFf' James A, Benshoof and Edward F. Terhaar RE: Results of Traffic Analysis for Proposed School at Solid Rock Church PURPOSE . The purpose of this memorandum is to present the traffic analysis for the proposed school at the existing Solid Rock Church. The traffic analysis and results presented in this memorandum are organized as follows: 1) Background Information. This includes information obtained from church staff on enrollment projections and anticipated traffic characteristics of the school. Daily traffic counts were also collected on adjacent roadways that will be utilized for trips to and from the school. 2) Traffic Forecasts, Traffic forecasts were developed for the year after the opening of the school as well as for the "full development" scenario. 3) Traffic Analysis. The ability of the adjacent roadways to accommodate the additional traffic generated by the school was analyzed. 4) Conclusions BACKGROUND INFORMATION . Prooosed Schoollnfonnation The proposed K-12 school will be located within the existing church building and is expected to have approximately 100 students and 10 additional staff people during the first school year, The number of students could increase to a maximum of 300 and the number of staff people to 15 within five years of opening, depending on the interest level. The majority of the students are expected to come from the City of Elk River, with smaller numbers coming from surrounding areas, Busing will be provided by the Elk River School District to bring students to and from the school. The school day is expected to begin at 8:00 a.m. and end between 2:30 and 3:00 p,m., with no extracurricular activities occurring at the school. . . . Mr. Kim Vickroy -2- June 17, 1994 Traffic Counts In order to analyze the traffic impacts of the proposed school, daily traffic counts were needed on the surrounding roadways, Traffic counts were conducted over a 48 hour period on June 13-15, 1994, on the following roadways: Irving St. south of the northern leg of 197th Ave., 196th Ave. west ofIrving St., 195th Ave, west of Irving Sl., Lowell St. south of 195th Ave., Irving St. north of 194th Ave" and Holt Sl. north of 193rd Ave, The 48 hour volumes were divided by two to determine the average daily volume. TRAFFIC FORECASTS Trip Generation Based on information obtained from church staff and from data published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, it was estimated that approximately 10 percent of the students will drive themselves to and from school, 30 percent will receive rides from others, and 60 percent will ride the bus. Applying these percentages to the number of students and staff expected in the school one year after opening results in 196 daily trip ends generated, Applying the same percentages to the number of students and staff expected for the full development scenario results in 514 daily trip ends, Trio Distribution and Assil!.nment Trip distribution percentages were estimated based on existing traffic patterns to and from the church as described by church staff. It is estimated that approximately 60 percent of the trips generated by the school will be to/from the south on T.H, 169, 10 percent will be to/from the south on Jackson Ave" 20 percent will be to/from the north on T.H. 169 and 10 percent will be to/from the west on Highland Rd. Of the trips to/from the south on T,H, 169, it was estimated that 33 percent would use 192nd Ave. and 67 percent 197th Ave to access the area. Applying the distribution percentages to the expected number of generated trips and adding the resulting value to the existing daily volumes results in expected daily volumes on the surrounding roadways. These volumes are shown in Figure I for both the one year after opening scenario and the full development scenario. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Ability of Adiacent Roadways to Accommodate the School Traffic The daily traffic volumes shown in Figure I show increases on all of the adjacent roadways for both scenarios. All of the traffic volumes shown, both existing and future, are well within the normal traffic volume range for residential streets. rei ~\( ~YO~ -Jill{y River ,GE!:DA IE!'1 5.5 ~@~p MEMORANDUM FROM: TO: PLANNING COMMISSION GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSIST. ~=----cs-- DATE: MAY 24, 1994 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY SOLID ROCK CHURCH, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO, CU 94-15 , , REGUEST A conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 from the existing church facility. . LOCATION Lots 1-8, Block 9, Brentwood Subdivision (1l800-196th Avenue, Elk River) ZONING/LAND USE RIa (Single Family Residential)/ LR (Low Density Residential) ATTACHM:ENTS Location Map, Zoning Map, Site Plan, Letter from Applicant, Minutes dated June 18, 1984, November 21, 1988, November 19, 1990, July 15, 1991, and July 19, 1993 BACKGROUND Solid Rock Church, formerly known as Elk River Assembly of God, is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K-12, in the lower level of the existing church facility, Institutional uses are a conditional use in all residential zoning district, . P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway. Elk River, MN 55330. (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 Solid Rock Church IIIay 24, 1994 Page 2 .: HISTORY Elk River Assembly of God received approval for a conditional use permit in 1984 to construct a church in the Brentwood Subdivision. There have been numerous requests by the church throughout the past ten years on a wide variety of topics. The following lists these requests: . + June 18, 1984 . received approval to construct a new church within the Brentwood Subdivision, + November 21, 1988 - a conditional use permit was received to operate a daycare facility f9r eighteen (18) children from the church parsonage. + November 19, 1990 - a conditional use permit was denied by the City Council to operate a licensed daycare facility for up to one hundred (100) , children from the existing church, + July 15, 1991 - a conditional use permit was denied by the City Council to operate a licensed daycare facility for up to fifty-nine (59) children from the existing church. + July 19, 1993 - a conditional use permit was received to' convert an existing garage into a single family dwelling and to add additional signage, At this time the church also changed its name to Solid .Rock Church. The daycare center conditional use permit proposals in ,1990 and 1991 were denied for a variety of reasons as noted in the attached minutes, The two main concerns voiced by the surrounding property owners, Planning Commission, City Council, and staff were related to traffic and the outstanding stipulations from the original conditional use permit, The outstanding stipulations from the original conclitional use permit have been addressed by the church with the exception of some trees, which are required to be planted along 195th Avenue, If this proposal is approved sta~ recommends the trees be planted prior to occupying the building for ., educational purposes, SCHOOL . Solid Rock Church is requesting to operate a school accommodating grades K- 12 from the lower level of the existing church. According to a letter from Senior Pastor Bill Matthews, the lower level of the church could accommodate a maximum of 250.300 students. The church anticipates that approximately 100-150 students could attend the school for the 1994-95 school year. solid.pc Solid Rock Church May 24, 1994 Page 3 ----.------.-------.------ . PARKING The parking ordinance requires that elementary and junior high schools are required to provide two parking spaces for each classroom, Senior high schools require one parking stall per classroom plus one stall for each five students, based upon design capacity. Staff has not received a breakdown from the church concerning the number of children in these categories. The existing church has 288 parking stalls, which appears to be sufficient to accommodate the parking demands of the school. It is anticipated that the teachers and students that drive will use the parking lots along the south and west sides of the building, HOURS OF OPERATION The hours of operation of the school will be very similar to the hours of the public schools (8 a,m. to 3:30 p,m.), No night classes are being proposed by the church, however, the church does hold different types of assembly meetings during the evenings, Extra circular activities, such as sports, will be restricted due to the limited space of the school. . BUILDING CODE The applicant has been working with Building Official Cliff Skogstad to upgrade the lower level to meet the required "EO> occupancy for educational uses. The lower level was originally designed to accommodate a school, therefore, many of the building codes have already been addressed. It should be noted that only interior modifications to the lower level are planned with this request. No exterior changes to the building or gJ.'ounds are being proposed. If this proposal is approved, staff recommends a condition of approval be that the church work with the Building Official to ensure all building code issues are addressed prior to using the facility for educational purposes. INSTITUTIONAL USES . Institutional uses are considered a conditional use in all single family zoning districts. Virtually every school in the City of Elk River is located in a residential area, therefore, the request by Solid Rock Church would be consistent with other schools in the city. The one major difference with this proposal is that most of the existing schools are located on collector streets which are designed to handle a larger volume of traffic. solid.pc . . . Solid Rock Church May 24, 1994 Page 4 --.----------------------- TRAFFI C The majority of the traffic generated by such a use would be between the hours of 7:30 - 8 a,m, and 3:30 - 4 p.rn, Most students will be using the bus services provided by the school district, however, it is anticipated that some high school students will drive to school and others will be dropped off and picked up by parents, Traffic concerns have been a major issue of the surrounding residents and the city since the church was built in 1984. The attached minutes from previous meetings reflect this concern, There is no doubt that the addition of a 250, 300 student school will generate additional traffic to this area. However, staff is unsure at this time what the traffic impacts will be. Staff has discussed the traffic issue with City Engineer Terry Maurer. It was the consensus of the City Engineer and staff that a traffic study should be conducted by the applicant so that traffic issues can be thoroughly researched, Therefore, staff would recommend that this item be continued until the June 28, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, which should give the applicant enough time to complete the traffic study, RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Planning Commission continue this item until the June 28, 1994, Planning Commission meeting allowing the applicant time to provide staff with a traffic study addressing the potential impacts of the proposed schooL solid.pc , . D ,. C~:y Cc~~c~l ~i~~:~s ...h.:~e IS, 1;3~ ?.z.ge Fi.ve o of the City. COl:iJ.cil:::e:::.be:- Engst::-o= i."cicatec that he fel:: the City has I:1O,:"e. than enough co~e=c~al zoned area at the present. Councilme~be= Schuldc indicated .that it cas obvious tha:: the Zone chang~ :-e.Guest yould not be app=oved and fc:-:he:- indicated that it could Corne back to the City Council again at a different tirne1 perhaps ~ith a nev City .Council acd 2 diffe:-ent proposal. Council~embe= Schuldt fcr!he= indicated that he felt the prope::-:y U'Qulci not remain zoned resicie-:1tial. Councilrne.t:.be.::- 'Schuldt. indic2ted that he felt that so~e time in the futu~e, the property vauId be zoned comme:-cial and the City Cou~cil should conside:- vnat ~ould be the most tole:-able use c: a G:Ptr.mercial Zone. Cocncilmernbe:- Schuldt indicated that he did have rese:-var.io01S regarding the proposed use as a car ~ash and fu~the= indicated that he felt there. lJ'e:-e some bec:cer options for c:he property. COUNCILHEM3ER Guw.{~L MOVED TO DE~ r~ ZONE C~~~GE REQUEST BY MR. GEORGE DIETZ FOR HIS PROP~RTY ON HIGh~AY #169 ~~~ ELK HILLS DRlv~, COUNCILMEMEER ENGSTROM SECO~~ED M~~ 3im Neilson requested that the City Council consider tabling the zone change request until such time as the full Council yas present. Councilmembe~ Schuldt indicated that the City Council has considered carrying over other issues' vhich required a four-fifths vote until such time as the full Council ~as present and therefore, felt ~~e City Council should consider t~bling this reques t. ..;. ~ne residents of Elk Eills Addition in attendance at the City Council ~eeting expressed their opposition of the suggestion to table the consideration of the Zone change reques~. TF~ MOTION PASSED 4-0. Hayor Hinkle requested that the City Administrator start proceedings ~ith the Minnesota Deuartment or TrQnspo=tation for'installation or a t=aific signal light at High~ay ~169 and Sch~ol Street. "!&~~sembliV1:o z:\G.oa:; CcinG.""S:ti.oc.'?.i-L~u5 e5?'e-;;"l.~Ke~~"'-'est::.;-.~,,tIUOrU.~e'.il:ing Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Elk River Assembly of God Cnurch has requested a co~ditional use pe~it to allov them to const=uct a church within th~ B~entuood Subdivision. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the zoning ordinance requires that a' conditional use permit be issued for' chu:-ches constructed in residential Zones. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Planning Co~ission revie~ed the }~se~bly of Godls request for a conditional use ~~d .rec~ended that the City Council grant the conditional use pe=mit ~ith a n~~be~ of condiLions as st~ted in ~~e City Ad~inistrator's me~o~andum to the Mayor and City Council dated June 22) 1984. The Assembly or Gaels engine~= ~evieved the p~oposed'builci~g pl~ns ror the City Cou~cil. Tne engineer indica~ed thar the building lJ'ill be construc:ed i~ t~o phases to allov for, a tocal of 1,200 people ~ith 297 pa=ki~g spaces. Disc~ssicn ~as ca~ried on regarding the design.of the building and the fact that a conc=ece building is proposed because of the nucber of people i~ is p=Oposec to se~e. Discussion ~as also carried on regarding the use of the building curing phase one a~d pna.se t.....o. C~'y JC:1e .page CCI,;:1C:':' :"1:.:-:t...::es 1 S, 1984 six H=. Dexte~ Mapsonj re?~esen:ative of the ~~se=hly of God Chc=c~ i~cicated :~a= '~he~ ohase ~~O uas co~?leted, the phase one po~~ion of t~e building vould be used ~s classroom and g;~. H=. Roy wallace of 196th Ci:-cle, indicated that he felt the proposed build~~g design looked like ~~ industrial buildi~g ra:he= than a building that ~as suitable to a residential area. Ms. Teresa Russell of 11930 196th Ci=cle, indicated that she ,was not awa:-e of the faCe that a po~tion of the buildi~g ~ould be used fo~ a school and g)~. The=efore, she cas very concerned about the traffic-th=ough the residential area. Hs. Russell indicated that the possibility or a .chu:-ch anc t:herefore, excess . traffic one day a veek vas a lot different than seven days use of the building. Discussion vas also c2~ried on, regarding the proposed s~ze or the building. Discussion was carried on regarding the present parsonage and fellovship hall. Mr. Jeff Pelcer indicated that unen he bought his lot in the Bren~ood Addition, . there were certain covenants that were included in the agreement. Mr. Pelter further indicated that in the purchase of his property, it ~as indicated by 1. M~. Dennj{:}~de~son, developer of the Bren~~ood Addition, that the development "" "as platted for' all single-family residential lots.. . Discussion was carried ,.. 1. 1-'..:.-, Denn~.:.J'.nde:-s'm, on regarding the convenants as pro~osed by the developer, Tne City Aci~ininstrator indicated that the City cannot enforce convenants anc that it yould be a civil ~atte= be~~een the pur~~ase= and the developer. Discussion ~as carried on regarding the cona~t~ons of the conditional use as recoIl:.!lJ.ende.d by the ?la..."1.ning COlIOmission. Discussion "'.as also car=ied on regarc.ing the phasi.ng of the buildi:lg and the possibility of phase ~~o never happening.. Fur~her discussion vas carried on regarding the financing of the proposed church, and the. construction and design of the church. The City Ac.ministrator indicated that the City Council could xequire a letter or credit or an esc=o~ account for the alteration of phase one to ~ake it ~ore compati.ble vith the neighborhood, should phase two not happen. Cou~cilmember Gunkel suggested thet the City Council consider five years from the initial start of phase 1, that if P9zse t~o is not co~pleted, the church vould be required to do a face lift or phase one. . COUNCTL~l-St:3. GUNK:::;:' HOVED TO J...PPROVZ A COND:CTIONP~ USt: Pt:R.'ET FOR To."'" EK HVZR ASS~H3LY OF GOD Cnu~CR TO J.~LOw Tn~~ TO CONSTRUCT A mow,Chu~Cn w:CTEIN If.~ 5REN1WOOD Su~DIVIS:CON wITf. T,- CONDIT:CONS AS STATED IN ,f.~ CITY P~MIN:CST?~TOR"S ~~~R P~~UH TO T,- ~_~YOR P_~~ CITY COUNCIL DA1~D' JU~ ,12, 1984 PND TO P~OUlRE r."~ ./ EST.'.3LJ.S=NT OF AN ~SCROW ACCOUNT OR "..:. Su!:>1-"TION OF ;. L~T-,~3. OF CREDIT w.-;ICii wOULD FINPJ\~CE TP-=- l.r?GR...~j)ING OF ?1-U."S:. ONt. S:i.OirLD PS.6.5E TwO NOT EE BUILT. COUNCIL- l-'"M3~R SCEu~DT S~CON~~D T~- ~OTION. Tn~ HOTION ??SS~D 3-D. 7. DUsc~ Conditional Use Pe~it Reouest - Public F.ea=i~g Cou~cilne~ber E~gst=o~ inciic~ted that Paul and Donna Busch of 620 7~h Street have ==~~ested 2 conciiroilGl use De=lli~~ to 211o~ the~ t .1~ ~~ Ci:y Co~r.cil Mi~~:es Nove::.~e~ 21, 1988 (9 ?age 2 . ----------------------- 5.1. Conditional Use Pe~it/Northsta:_ Service Center/Public Hearing Mayo: Gunkel indicated that this item ~as tabled by the Planning COlIl..mission. Hayor Gunkel opened advertised as a public and closed the public hearing as this item ~as hearing in the Elk River Star Ne~s. 5,2. Conditional Use Percit/Elk River Plaza Shoooing Cente~/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that this item was tabled by the Planning Commission. Hayor Gunkel advertised as opened a public and closed the public hearing in the Elk River hearing as this item vas Star News. 5.3. Conditional Use Permit/Reach Uo Inc./Public Hearing P~yor Gunkel indicated that conditional use pe~it to River Assembly of God Church. Reach-up, Inc, of St. Cloud is requesting a allow the operation of a daycare at the Elk . Steve Bjo~k, Zoning p~sistant, indicated that cbildren, two different times a day, Tuesday indicated the children would be bussed to and from prograc is a nonprofit organization. the request is for 18 through Friday. He the site and that the Planning Commission representativ€t Pe~er Kimballt eXplained tnat the Planning Commission had received concerns rega=ding traifict the number of children and the fact that there will be no playground area. He indicated the Planning Commission discussed these concerns. and set conditions in its recommendation to approve the request addressing these concerns. Hayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for Or against the matter, Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle arrived at this time (7:20 p,m,). COUNCILHEHaER HOLMGREN HO~~ TO', AP?ROv~ THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY RE.ACE-UP DAYCARE TO OPERATE A DAY CARE AT 19575 LOWELL AVENuE NORTH CONTINGENT ON Tr2 FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. TnE DAYCARE IS TO TAKE P"l.ACE IN THE PARSONAGE :SU!Lll!Nc;, 2, lr.~ DAYCARE IS p~LO~~D A HJ3.I~uM OF 18 CEILDREN AT ON~ Tr~, . 3. THE HOURS OF O?E~~TION SEALL :BE FROM 5:30 A.H. TO 2130 P.M., Y~~AY TEROUGH FRIDAY, TwO SESSIONS FER DAY. 4, PROVIDE AND TwO O~S OFF-STREET F~~,ING STALL FOR ZACr. DAYCAR~ CTAff Mg~~E~ ADDITIONp~ FA?JGNG STALLS, Page 3 C~~y Council Minutes .. . 2' 10"8 ove=~~~__:~_~~~______ . . 5, TBE C"ILDREN MUST EE BUSSED TO THE SITE, IN THS EVEh7 T."AT BUSSING IS DISCOh7INUSD, THE COh~ITIONA~ USE ?E~~IT ~ILL NEED TO BE REVI~ED TO ADDRESS ADDITIONA~ TRAITIC AND ?A~"ING CONCERNS, 6. THS DAY CARS MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL TO OPERATE FROM T.~E STATE FIRE MARSHALL AND CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL. 7, THS CONDITIONp~ USE PS?~IT ~ILL BE P~VI~ED AFTER ~O YEARS. COUNCILHEHBER DOBEt SECONDED THE HOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, 5,4, Prel~minary Plat Revie",/Deerfiel,d 4th/Public Hearinl'; Hayor Gunkel indicated that this item ~as tabled by the Planning Commission. . Hayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing as this ~aS advertised as a public hearing in ~he newspaper. 5.5. Determination of p~ortization Period SLeve Bjork~ Zoning Assis~antp st2tea ~hat Julius Reinherz is requesting. a dete~ina~ion by the Board of Zoning Adjus~ment for the amortiza~ion or a nonconforming structure located in the Heavenly Hills. subdivision. He noted that the applicant is proposing to locate a prototype injection mold making business within this building. The building is located in an A-l zone and this type of opera~ion is not a permi~ted or conditional use in" ~his zone. Mr. Bjork indica~ed that the amor~iza~ion period for ~his building is ten years which expires September 4. 1990. He further stated that the Ci~y Code has four differen~ amortization schedules which are as follows: . 40 years for ordinary ~ood construction. 50 years for ~ood and masonry; 60 yea~s for fireproof; and 10 yea~s for any other buildings not indicated. Mr. Reinherz felt that the bu~lding could be classified as fireproof, therefore giving ~he building a 60 year amortiza~ion period. Tne Building Official indicated that the building could not be 'classified as fireproof, therefore, the 10 year amortization period was assigned for this.~uilding. Mayor Gunkel Dee t the City indicated she was against the request because it does not planning goals or the- intent of t.he ordinance. Mr~ Reinherz indicated furtne~ explained his building~ He indicated ~he industrial pa~K. tha" the business ",ould be very subdued. He business and s~a~ed his intention LO sc~een ~ne tha~ he could no~ afford to purchase prope~ty in HGYo~ G~nkel incicated that the Council has had numerous requests froQ o~her people in the Heavenly Rills area to build agricultural buildings eve r the 1.000 square f 00;: D2Xi~l.:.:C s iz e. She stated the Counc il has denied these requesLs in orde~ ~o be consistent on the use or these build ings . Elk River City Council Minutes November 19, 1990 G) Page 3 ~---------------- . 5.5. Main Street Brid<<e Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that the City has recently received approval from the Federal Highway Administration to proceed with the Main Street bridge replacement. COUNCILHEMBER KROPUENSKE HOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-65, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DESIGN STUDY REPORT IN THE HATTER OF THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT. COUNCILMEHBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION, THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Mayor Tralle indicated that there will be a public hearing regaralng this matter, if one is requested in writing to the City Administrator by a citizen, 5.6, Dred~in<< Uodate '. \, Terry Maurer indicated that the City Street Superintendent has coordinated the probing of Lake Orono to determine the depth of organic sediments. According to the information collected by the probing, the total sentiment appears to be 500,000 cubic yards, He indicated that prior to this probing, it was assumed that the sediments would be about 2,500,000 cubic yards, The City engineer suggested that an informational meeting be held with the area residents around' the first of the year to discuss costs, The Council concurred with the City Engineer, 5.7, Proctor Avenue Uodate Terry Maurer informed the Council that the County Board has moved to redesign Proctor Avenue and has requested the City of Elk River's services in this project, He stated that the project would be in line for 1991 construction. It Was the consenSllS of the Council to work together with the County on this project, 6,1. Conditional Use Permit Reouest bv Assemb1v of God Church/public Hearin<< Janelle' Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that the Elk River Assembly of God church is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a licensed daycare facility for up to 100 children in an R-IA zoning district. Ms, Szklarski indicated that at the Planning Commission meeting regarding this item, several residents from the Brentwood area were present with concerns regarding traffic and the number of children to be in the daycare. . Al Nadeau, Planning Commission representative, stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request based on the folloh'ing findings of fact: 1. That the use would have an adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood due to traffic and the commercial nature of the Use. . Elk Rive, City Council Minutes Novembe, 19, 1990 Page 4 2. That the applicants a,e not in, compliance with the stipulations of their previous conditional use permit, 3. Testimony from residents regarding the adverse impact on property values and maintenance of the residential nature of the neighborhood, , 4. Safety concerns relating to addi bonal traffic in the residential neighborhood, Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Dexter Mapson, representing the Elk River Assembly of God Church, was present. He stated that the daycare originally would only have about 25 to 30 children and would eventually would wbrk its way up to larger numbers, . Mr, Mapson responded to the Planning Commission's concern regarding not meeting the conditions'of the prior conditional use permit, He stated that one of the conditions was storage of materials on the site, He indicated that they are using semi trailers to store' material because they have not been given permission by the City to build a building large enough for the storage of these materials, He also responded to the condition regarding striping of the parking lot, Mr. Mapson indicated that the parking lot would be striped. Mr, Mapson responded to the .traffic concern. He stated that the main traffic comes off of the highway. Mr. John Large of 19490 Lowell Avenue stated that he was concerned with the traffic on 194th and Lowell and also voiced his concern regarding the speed in that area, He indicated that a daycare would add more traffic to the area and further stated that he would like to see the traffic slowed down in that area, Janelle Szklarski indicated that speed limit signs for Lowell Avenue have been ordered and should be posted soon, There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LICENSED DAYCARE FACILITY AT THE ELK RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH DUE TO THE 'FIl<llINGS OF FACT PREVIOUSLY LISTED COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION, . Mayor Tralle stated that the placing establishment in e. residential a.rea and the the surrounding property o"~e~s were his against the conditionel use permit. of a. large impact of the main reasons commercial traff ie to for voting THE plOTION CARRIED 3-0, 6.2. & 6.3. Zone Change Reouests bv Hohlen and Cornelius/Public Hearing Ci:y Council Minu:es July J5, J99J (S) Page 7 -------------------- . Janelle Szklarski l Zoning Assistant, stated that John Plaisted is requesting a variance which would allow t',;o free-staJJdin, signs '-0 be combined into one sign. The variance would all01' the total square footage of the free-staJJding sign to be increased from 123 square feet to 300 square feet. She indicated that Mr, Plaisted is proposing a comparable reduction in the amount of wall signage, Rita Johnson, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the Planning Commission recommended deni al of the variance request for a 300 square foot free-staJJding sign" She further indicated that the Planning COlIUllission recommended approval of a 256 square, foot free-staJJding sign not to exceed 15 .feet -'in height, ,with the, condi tion that the wall signage be 11mi ted to a' total' of 128' square feet a:nd that none of the wall signage be put on the east side of the building. , Ri ta Johnson explained that the Planning, Commi ssion ,recommended approval of the 256 square feet of a free-standing sign because of the fact that the location of the trees on the east side of the building make it difficult for the applicant to utilize the wall'signage allowed without removing the trees and further that a free-standing sign could be placed within a small clearing in the trees to gain visibility from Highway 169, . Mayor Tralle o'pened the public bearing, There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE Yf..RIANCE REQUEST BY JOllli PLAISTED TO ALLOW A 256 SQUARE FOOT FREE-STAl'iDING SIGN NO TO EXCEED 15 I'"",,,T IN HEIGHT WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE WALL SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF 128 SQUARE FEET AND THAT NOiiE OF THE'''liALL SIGNAGE BE PUT ON 1~~ EAST SIDE OF TEE BUILDING ANu tu~THER THAT 50~ OF TF~ TREES NOT BE CUT DOliN, COUNCILMDlBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION, THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The Council recessed at 8:40 p,m, and reconvened at 8:55 p,m, 6.5. Conditional Use Permit bv Assemblv of God Church/Public Hearin~ . hnelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; ,indicated that.,the Assembly of God Church is requesting a condi tional use ':'permi t 1;0 operate I'. daycare facili ty for up to 59 children, in. a R-la, zoning district at, the Assembly of God Church located at..,11800 .196th Avenue Ifrl, Janelle Szklarski further stated, that: this:: item, has ':previously', been' tabled by both the Pla.!1ning Commission and the City,' Council' and that 'at the April 23 Planning Commission meeting, the PlaJJning ...CoJlllIlission ..r,ecommended denial. She explained that several concerns '..ere":rais'ed':by, residents and by tbe Planning Commission which' related' ,to 'cleanup 'Of ,t'he: site, excessive traffic with the daycare center.... and landscaping. Janelle Szklarski indicated that cleanup has_oeen_,accomplished" but .landscaping is still an issue. She indlcated::..th2.'t.the..'City must receive an . accurate si te plan. fr.oID the Assembly. ,of: 'Goo', .Church. "7' 'She" further indicated that she would .like to -; .5'ee.: compliance of. the previous conditional use permit encouraged by the City Council. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing, Ci:y Council Minutes July 15, 1991 Page 9 . -------------------- Julie Goldelllann indicated that the Church Pastor is willing to work with the residents concerning the aaycare. The Senior Pastor of the Church, indicated that the Church fully intends to comply with the City and the Council, Thor Johnson, Youth Pastor, apologized for the Church's previous track record and indicated that there is a need for a children ministry in the City of Elk River, Gladys Skogins, Daycare Center Teacher, indicated that she sees a need for a Christian daycare in the City of Elk River, There being no further comments from the puhlic, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he feels the Church is requesting to put a commercial daycare center in a single family neighborhood. He indicated that this would set a precedent in other single family neighborhoods, . Councilmember Dietz indicated that the Church should be given a chance with the daycare center and if the conditional Use permit is not met, then it could be pulled ~ithin a year, COUNCILMDiBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A DAYCARE CENTER FROM "riE ASSDiBLY OF GOD CHURCH, MAYOR TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION, Mayor Tralle enterprise. He the Church in condi tional Use years. stated that he sees this venture as a commercial further indicated that the Council has been deceived by the past ~~d there are conditions on the previous permi t that have been outstanding for three or four Councilmember Kropuenske stated that this conflict will continue to be present in residential areas, In the future I the City Council and Planning Commission should look at where conditional use permits are allowed for churches. Dave Sellergren, City, Attorney, reminded the Council that the issue before them, is a land use impact"issue. THE MOTION Cft~RrED 3-1, Councilmember Dietz opposed, 6.6. Adoinistrative Subdivision bv Cre~ Dance(Public Hearin~ . Steve Rohlf, Bui lding and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Creg Dance, of 19276 Tn'in Lakes Road, is. requesting an administrative subdivision to divide an 11,78 acre parcel into two parcels of land. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the mat~er, Mayor Tralle.closed.the public hearing. ~ . . . ~:x R~ve= C~~y Cc ';1..:2.y 1S:, !~9J \ _1 ~':"::'L:":.es @ ?a~e 5 ------------- 12. TEE SITE SZR\S AS AN OIL DROP-OFF 52?::: FOR T~E COMMUNI~Y. 13. STA?? RESEi'-',C!O :::~'VIRONl-!ENTAL CONC:::RNS, POSSIELY INCLUDING i'. LINER BELOW TE~ BASE~NT SLr.B. COUl,'C!L~H5E::\ seESE!.. sr;CONDED THE HOTlON. THE MOTION C1-...R.R.:::ED 4-0. 6,2, Arnen~~ent to a Conditional Use Permit bv Assemblv of God Chu~ch/P.!O. Case No. CU-93 16 Steve Rohlf stated that the Assembly of God Chu~ch is ~equesting an amen~~ent to a conditional Use permit to conve~t an existing ga~age into a dwelling. A concitional Use pe~mit is ~eoui~ed because there will be mOre than one P~inciple bUilding on a lot. Steve Rohlf explained that the Assembly of God Chu~ch is also requesting wall signage totalling 91-1/2 squa~e feet with the lette~s of the sign being inte~nally lit. Vice Hayor Diet: opened the public hearing. Pe~ry Hason, 11847 196th Avenue, stated that all the Planning CO~~ission's concerns have been taken ca~e of, He furthe~ indicatec he did not approve of the signage request. He indicated that the neon sign does not fit in a residential area and that he is opposed to the neon sign. Steve Rohlt, will only residents. cU==en~ City Ordinance. Building and Zoning Adrninist=~to:, stated tha't the sign be visible f=or:'! th~ eas't and will not affect . .. eX.l.S,-.:..ng Be fu::-the= incicated that the sign is allo.....ed by the The~e closed being no tu=the~ the public .hea~ing. comments from the public, Vice Hayor Dietz COUNCILMEM3~R SC~EZL ~OVED TF_~T Tr3 CHURCH BE ~.ND TEAT TEE CONDITION;'.L USE PEF...I1IT ES SECONDED THE MOTION. ~~LOw~D THE LIGHTED SIGN G~~TED. VICE MAYOR DIETZ Councilmernbe~ Farber stated he had a problem with the neon sign at night in a ~esidential area. Councilmember Holmgren requested that the sign be turned off at 10:00 p.m. > The Pastor of Elk River Assembly of lette!."'s on the- sign are plastic cttensive. God Chu~ch and that the indicated that the lighting Would not be Councilme~e= Scheel withdrew her motion. his second.. Vice Mayor Dietz withdrew COUNCILM2M3E~ SCEEZL USE P~~!7 wnICE WOULD EXISTING GARAGE INTO A HO~D TO ~~PROv~ TEE P~NDHENT TO TE2 CONDITIONAL ;'.LLOW 1'22 ASSEM3L~ 0: GOD C:-:URCH TO CONv:'::RT J:..N Dw~LLING WITS T22 FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: . . ::::'k R:....e= C:.:.v J....:ly .19, ::'993 CO~:'1C( .-::.:........\.:':.es Page 6 t" ------------- 1. ~....... CAF..ACE PROPOSED TO BE CONVERTED INTO A HOUSE $}-.:Jl.l..L 1-S2':' Al..!.. A??LICASL~ CODES INCLUDING A BUILDING PER~!T, PERe TZST, E=C., ~~D T::-1'.7 TU~ HOUSE NOT BE DIVIDED INTO INDIVIDUA.L UNITS, BUT AS ONZ SI~GLE F~~ILY HO~. 2. TF~ REK~Ih~ER OF TEE OUTSTANDING STI?~~hTIONS FOR TU~ CHURCH r~~ COM?~ETED IN T~2 S~R OF 1993. 3, NO OUTSIDE STORAGE BE ALLOWED, 4, TEE PROPOSED CROSS OF S'E x 4'W BE ALLOw~D, VICE MAYOR DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION, ,THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER THE ASSEMBLY COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CONTINUE OF GOD CHURCH UNTIL THE FARBER SECONDED TEE MOTION. A DECISION AUGUST 2 THE MOTION ON TEE SIGNAGE FOR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED 4-0, 6.4. Extension of a Conditional Use Pe~it for a Convenience Sto=e/Gas Station bv Ken Beaudrv/P.H. Case No. CU-91-02 Steve Rohlf indicated that Ken Beaud~y received a conditional use permit two yea=s ago to build a convenience s~ore and gas station on the northeas~ corner of the inte=section of Proctor Avenue and "Highway 10. He s~ated ~hat ~~. Beauc:y is =eques~ing an ex~ension at tha~ conditional use permit as he has received financing and is ready to build. Steve Rohlf indicated that the Planning Co~~ission reviewed the =equest and" reco~~ended ap?=oval of the extension. Steve Rohl~ indicated that the Planning Commission did not review the possibility 0: the extension of Oxford Avenue to P=oc~o= Avenue. He requested that the Council cons~aer this possi~ility. The Co~ncil reviewed th:ee maps presented by sta:= which explained diffe~ent versions of the extension of Ox~ord Avenue. Steve Rohlf indicated that City staff recommends that the road not be ex~ended. Ter~y M2ure~, City Enginee=, indicated that the City's Comprehensive T=ans?o=~ation Plan indicates tha~ Proc~o= Avenue ~ill be a majo~ traffic connector and stated he has concerns with the =igh~-in 0=; of Proc't.or Avenue ~ He suggest-Ed that the access "off of ?:-oc'tor be .. as fa::- to the north as possible. Ha~y Ebe=ley, Planning Cornrnis;ion Representative, indicated that "the Planning Commission had traffic conce=~s re9~=ding this parcel ~n 1990, and, at tha~ time, discussed combining all the parcels in that area into one parcel. Ken Beauc=y i~cicated that he would not have ti~e to process of combining parcels as tL~i~g is critical with through the go his ~' , J...LnanC.Lng. Discussion was held by ~he Cou~cil regarding a turn lane off of Ei~hway 10 onto 6t.h St=ee-=- (befo::-e ?=octo:: Avenue) and who wo\.:.ld be . rcspo:1sible for the payment of this t~~n lane improvement project.