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7.9. SR 09-19-1994 ( ~"-( ( II !ll< River AGENDA ITEM 7.9 MEMORANDUM FROM: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER~ SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 TO: DATE: SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REZONING BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. ZC 94-10 REQUEST Request to rezone approximately 150 acres from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) to BP (Business Park). LOCATION . Certain properties lying south of US Highway 10 between Joplin Street extension and Waco Street. ZONING I LAND USE PUD (Planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) I LI (Light Industrial) and P (Public) ATTACHMENTS Map illustrating Planning Commission Recommendation, Letter from Guardian Angels, Memorandum from Bill Rubin, Report to Planning Commission dated August 23, 1994 BACKGROUND In 1990, a Focus Area Study was completed by BRW, Inc. which identified circulation patterns and land use opportunities in four (4) primary areas of Elk River, including the western area of the community. One of the major land use elements discussed centered on creating a business park, providing for the development of light manufacturing, office, and limited commercial uses. At the time this concept was discussed and adopted by the City . Council, the land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 CC, Ordinance - ZC 94-10 September 19, 1994 Page 2 . (Planned Unit Development) were interim designations the City indicated for the intended land use as a business park. As such, the area identified in the Focus Area Study intended for the business park was rezoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) by the City Council with an underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial). During the latter part of 1993, the Business Park Task Force participated in drafting a business park zoning ordinance, which was presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration. Subsequently, on January 18, 1994, the City Council adopted a Business Park Zoning Ordinance which sets forth allowable uses and development standards for a business park. This ordinance was a follow-up to the Focus Area Study which recommended the City create a business park ordinance to be implemented in those areas intended for business park. SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING . The Planning Commission received comments from three parties on this matter. The first was from a resident in Sandpiper Estates who opposed the rezoning because of the possible uses allowed in the Business Park Ordinance. It was pointed out to the resident that the uses allowed in the business park zone are very similar to what could be developed under the present zoning and land use designation. Secondly, a letter from Guardian Angles was received expressing their support for the rezoning as the business park would be a complimentary neighbor to their future development plans. Lastly, Stewart Wilson, who owns approximately 80 acres that is directly affected by this rezoning, expressed his support for the rezoning to BP (Business Park) with one exception. Mr. Wilson asked if the proposed business park zoning line could be adjusted to extend directly west from the southwest corner of the County Government Center's property. This adjustment would provide for a larger area for residential development while maintaining the integrity ofthe business park district. The Planning Commission discussed the importance of establishing property for industrial development, therefore, unanimously supported the request to rezone the identified property to BP (Business Park) including Mr. Wilson's request to amend the proposed zoning line. STEERING COMMITTEE AND BUSINESS PARK TASK FORCE . Both of these groups discussed the need to preserve lands within the community for a well balanced mix of light, medium, and business park industrial opportunities. The Business Park Task Force in particular, has zc94-1O.council CC, Ordinance - ZC 94-10 September 19, 1994 Page 3 . spent a great deal of time researching opportunities for industrial development within a campus setting. The Task Force has identified the subject area for business park use based on previous reports, including the Focus Area Study prepared by BRW in 1990 and the current zoning and land use designation. At an August meeting, the Business Park Task Force agreed to support the City's request to rezone the identified property to BP (Business Park) to provide for high quality industrial development opportunities along with supporting commercial. ANALYSIS . Currently, the property has a land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (Planned Unit Development). The only exceptions to this are the County Government Center, which has a zoning of C2 (Office District) and underlying land use ofP (Public), as well as the southeast corner of Waco Street and US Highway 10, which has a land use designation of HB (Highway Business). Those properties that currently have a land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (Planned Unit Development) can be developed today as a light industrial PUD (Planned Unit Development) very similar to a business park. However, under the present circumstances, no commercial uses are allowed. The adopted Business Park Zoning Ordinance allows for a broad range of uses ranging from light industrial to a mixture of commercial businesses that would compliment the industrial park. In this sense, the Business Park Zoning designation allows for more land use opportunities than the current designation of PUD (Planned Unit Development) and land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) zoning. The reason to bring this rezoning application forward at this time IS threefold: . To implement the business park concept discussed in the 1990 Focus Area Study and adopted by the City Council. . Rezone those properties that have a underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial) to bring the zoning map into compliance with the land use plan map. . . Establish appropriate zoning designations within the western area in anticipation of the imminent development activity as a result of the current plans to extend City water and sewer into the next phase of the western area. zc94-1O.council CC, Ordinance - ZC 94-10 September 19, 1994 Page 4 . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council approve Ordinance 94-_ rezoning approximately 150 acres from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) to BP (Business Park). . . zc94-1O.council . ORDINANCE 94 - CITY OF ELK RIVER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) AND C2 (OFFICE DISTRICT) TO BP (BUSINESS PARK) CASE NO. ZC 94-10 The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. The duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is hereby amended to rezone the property described as: See Attached Exhibit A . from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) to BP (Business Park) based on the following findings: 1. The BP (Business Park) zoning designation will implement the concept of a BP (Business Park) as discussed in the 1990 Focus Area Study and adopted by the City Council in September, 1990. 2. The rezoning will be consistent with the comprehensive land use plan map. 3. The rezoning to BP (Business Park) will provide for continuity in the zoning map as well as provide for compatible development under the BP (Business Park) zoning standards with the adjacent land uses. 4. Increased development interest in the western part of the City constitutes a change of circumstances and conditions requiring that properties in this area of the City be rezoned to the appropriate zoning district so that development will be compatible with surrounding development and consistent with the City's adopted comprehensive land use plan. 5. The rezoning is consistent with action taken by the City Council on September 17, 1990, whereby Ordinance 90-35 was adopted . Ordinance, ZC 94-10 Page 2 . rezoning properties to Business Park. However, this ordinance was superseded by Ordinance 90-40 establishing a PUD (Planned Unit Development) designation because the City did not have a BP (Business Park) zoning text in place. Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of its publication. Passed and adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the City Council of the City of Elk River. . Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor ATTEST: Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk . . . . EXHIBIT A Beginning at the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 10 and the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, Minnesota; thence Southerly along said East line to an intersection with a line parallel with and distant 50.00 feet Southerly of the South line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West, an assumed bearing along said parallel line, a distance of 240.02 feet; thence Westerly and Northwesterly, a distance of 222.73 feet along a tangential curve concave to the North having a radius of 300.00 feet and a central angle of 42 degrees 32 minutes 17 seconds; thence Northwesterly and Westerly, a distance of 223.84 feet along a reverse curve concave to the South having a radius of 300.00 feet and a central angle of 42 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds; thence South 89 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds West, tangent to said last described curve, a distance of 675.44 feet to a point on the East line oC Sandpiper Estates, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Sherburne County, Minnesota, distant 30.00 feet South of the Northeast comer of Outlot A in said Sandpiper Estates; thence North, along said East line of Sandpiper Estates to the Northeast comer of said Sandpiper Estates; thence West, along the North line of said Sandpiper Estates and the North line of Sandpiper Estates Two, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Sherburne County, Minnesota, to the Northwest corner of said Sandpiper Estates Two; thence South, along the West line of said Sandpiper Estates Two, said West line also being the East line of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, Minnesota, to a point on said East line distant 1320.00 feet South, as measured along said East line, from the intersection of said East line and said Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 10; thence West, at right angles to said East line, to the intersection with the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 31; thence North, along said West line to the Northwest comer of said Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence North, along the West line of the Northeast Quarter of said Southwest Quarter and its Northerly extension to said South right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 10; thence Easterly, along said Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 10 to the point of beginning. ~ T~L. 1~--c:'~~~,"~:1 ,,'1/ {__~. 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September 16, 1994 Mayor Hank Duitsman and City Council Members City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mayor Duitsman and Council Members: . I am writing you on behalf of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to express our strong support for the proposed rezoning of the 150 acre area located south of US Highway 10 between Joplin Street extension and Waco Street. The chamber board agrees with the City Planner's and Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone this area to provide for the development of a new business park. We also endorse the findings of the Business Park Task Force that the city is in need of additional improved, industrially-zoned property to accommodate future industrial development. Thank you for providing the vision and leadership which will make Elk River an even better place to live in the future. Sincerely, ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ~ Sharon Bromen President SB/cjc . 729 Main Street. Elk River, Minnesota 55330-1595 . (612) 441-3110 "Building a Better Community Together" . . . SEP _ 1 19B:4 Guardian Angels of Elk River, Inc. 280 Evans Avenue. Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-1213 . Fax (612) 441-7101 August 23, 1994 City of Elk River Planning Commission c/o Steve Ach, City Planner 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN ,55330 RE: Rezoning of Properties South Side of U.S. Highway 10, West of Joplin Street and East of Waco Street To Members of the Elk River Planning Commission: Guardian Angels of Elk River, Inc. supports the rezoning of the above described properties for a Business Park. Out newly acquired 14-acresite across U.S. Highway 10 will be developed for Seniors after sewer and water is available to the property. Guardian Angels feels the Business Park zoning will be complimentary to the neighborhood as well as an enhancement to oUr future development. I am sorry that I cannot be present for the public hearing this evening, but I had another commitment which could not be changed. Please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, ~aI c1/JldtJ . Carol J. Mills ExeCutive Director CJM:pjo Specializing in Services for Seniors ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY . MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: WILLIAM RUBIN, EDA EXECUTIVlt\ IVI~ DIRECTOR IJ \1'- DATE: SEYfEMBER 19,1994 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON BUSINESS PARK (B-P) REZONING . I wish to advise the Elk River City Council that the EDA Business Park Task Force supports the above-referenced rezoning action. 1his item was discussed at a task force meeting on August 16, 1994. It was the consensus of the task force to support the B-P rezoning. In addition, the Elk River EDA met on September 12, 1994 and also discussed the B-P rezoning. EDA commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council its support of the rezoning, too. In a separate memo, prepared by the city planner, you will also note that the Elk River planning commission supports this rezoning as well. In the event of any questions or comments, please feel free to call task force chair Patrick Dwyer at 441-1000 or the writer of this memo at 441-4905. . P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330-1743 · (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 Equal Opportunity Housing and Equal Opportunity Employmcnt r ( ~\( ( )! ~1l<J River .,GENnA ITEM 5.8 ~@IPPf MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNE~ AUGUST 23, 1994 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REZONING BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. ZC 94-10 REQUEST Request to rezone approximately 150 acres from pun (planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) to BP (Business Park). LOCATION . Certain properties lying south of US Highway 10 between Joplin Street extension and Waco Street. ZONING I LAND USE pun (planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) / LI (Light Industrial) and P (Public) ATTACHMENTS Zoning Map, Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, Business Park Zoning Ordinance, excerpt from Focus Area Study, Resolution Adopting Text from Focus Area Study, Memo from Bill Rubin BACKGROUND . In 1990, a Focus Area Study was completed by BRW, Inc. which identified circulation patterns and land use opportunities in four (4) primary areas of Elk River, including the western area of the community. One of the major land use elements discussed centered on creating a business park, providing for the development of light manufacturing, office, and limited commercial uses. At the time this concept was discussed and adopted by the City P.O. Box 490 . 13065 Orono Parkway. Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-7420 . Fax: (612) 441-7425 . . . Planning Commission, ZC 94-10 August 23, 1994 Page 2 Council, the land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (Planned Unit Development) were interim designations the City indicated for the intended land use as a business park. As such, the area identified in the Focus Area Study intended for the business park was rezoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) by the City Council with an underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial). During the latter part of 1993, the Business Park Task Force participated in drafting a business park zoning ordinance, which was presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration. Subsequently, on January 18, 1994, the City Council adopted a Business Park Zoning Ordinance which sets forth allowable uses and development standards for a business park. This ordinance was a follow-up to the Focus Area Study which recommended the City create a business park ordinance to be implemented in those areas intended for business park. STEERING COMMITTEE As part of updating the comprehensive plan, the Steering Committee, on May 25, 1994, discussed industrial development within the City. Several issues, including the benefits and opportunities for industrial development were discussed. The Steering Committee had some summarizing comments relative to the need to preserve lands within the community for a well balanced mix of light, medium, and business park industrial opportunities. Furthermore, the Committee recognized that the development of industrial property takes a longer amount of time than commercial and the opportunities for industrial should be preserved to allow for the overall proper land use mix of residential, commercial, and industrial. BUSINESS PARK TASK FORCE The Business Park Task Force has been given the challenge to explore industrial development opportunities for the community. As mentioned above, the Business Park Task Force was involved in the creation of the Business Park Zoning Ordinance and had focused for its implementation in the western area of the community upon those properties which are currently zoned PUD (planned Unit Development) with an underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial). The Task Force focused on these areas because of the studies performed by BRW in 1990 and to continue moving forward with implementing a business park concept. At an August 16, 1994, meeting the Business Park Task Force agreed to support the City's requests to rezone certain properties to the BP (Business Park) zoning designation (see attached memo from Bill Rubin). zc94-10. pc Planning Commission, ZC 94-10 August 23, 1994 Page 3 ~._-----------------------------_._---------- . ANALYSIS Currently, the property has a land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (Planned Unit Development). The only exceptions to this are the County Government Center, which has a zoning of C2 (Office District) and underlying land use of P (Public), as well as the southeast corner of Waco Street and US Highway 10, which has a land use designation of HB (Highway Business). Those properties that currently have a land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (planned Unit Development) can be developed today as a light industrial PUD (planned Unit Development) very similar to a business park. However, under the present circumstances, no commercial uses are. allowed. The adopted Business Park Zoning Ordinance allows for a broad range of uses ranging from light industrial to a mixture of commercial businesses that would compliment the industrial park. In this sense, the Business Park Zoning designation allows for more land use opportunities than the current designation of PUD (planned Unit Development) and land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) zoning. ., . The reason to bring this rezoning application forward at this time IS threefold: .,.~ . ,c..... ;::;::'. . To implement the business park concept discussed in the 1990 Focus Area Study and adopted by the City Council. . Rezone those properties that have a underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial) to bring the zoning map into compliance with the land use plan map. · Establish appropriate zoning designations within the western area in anticipation of the imminent development activity as a result of the current plans to extend City water and sewer into the next phase of the western area. For the most part, the Planning Commission and City Council have not taken action on rezoning requests that may have an impact on the outcome of the Comprehensive Plan update. However, this request is the last step to implement the long discussed business park concept. .,'"-t',,. .C'''" "....;, "~:.;,,, .....:r;.. ,..,-:i" . RECOMMENDATION zc94-1O.pc . . . Planning Commission, ZC 94-10 August 23, 1994 Page 4 It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request to rezone approximately 150 acres from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and C2 (Office District) to BP (Business Park) based on the following findings: 1. The BP (Business Park) zoning designation will implement the concept of a BP (Business Park) as discussed in the 1990 Focus Area Study and adopted by the City Council in September, 1990. 2. The rezoning will be consistent with the comprehensive land use plan map. 3. The rezoning to BP (Business Park) will provide for continuity in the zoning map as well as provide for compatible development under the BP (Business Park) zoning standards with the adjacent land uses. 4. Increased development interest in the western part of the City constitutes a change of circumstances and conditions requiring that properties in this area of the City be rezoned to the appropriate zoning district so that development will be compatible with surrounding development and consistent with the City's adopted comprehensive land use plan. 5. The rezoning is consistent with action taken by the City Council on September 17, 1990, whereby Ordinance 90-35 was adopted rezoning properties to Business Park. However, this ordinance was superseded by Ordinance 90-40 establishing a PUD (planned Unit Development) designation because the City did not have a BP (Business Park) zoning text in place. zc94-1O.pc , =---- .J 'I / ;j 't' l -,. H "'- ,t--- "t~{_....... -1 ! . li_.', ~.~ ~ -7/-(/ ,.) I - -- --- - 'l.:-:-- ,.'c_. ~ ---.-. , ----, (, ~ II I ""1/ :...-r _____ - '-... ,- ,--- ~ '" - I '[.'7 'l'~ r-.... f-i--..---'. , ~ ~ '.;:. . ::I'~- - . ",~S\ I~\' --il-! <R'" ,\,,1.,. 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COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP I ~'\\ (~ .~ :ry of ~~ ell{ -HR CB HB LI MI High Density Residential Central Business Highway Business Light Industrial Medium Industrial P Public OS Open Space A Agricultural LR Low Density Residential "" MR Medium Density ReSidential@- CASE ZC 94.10 . P.<;;: Box'~90 · 13065 Orono p'arkway . Elk River. MN 55330 . (612) 41-7420 .\ ~ ~ . . i ORDINANCE' 94 - 2 CITY OF ELK RIVER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.12 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDIN~NCES ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE. The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: I , Section 1: Section 900:12 Ordinances is hereby amended to which shall read as follows: of add the the Elk River following Code of section, 15. B-P Business Park STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Business Park District is established to encourage a planned, integrated environment for certain industrial, office, and limited commercial uses which are compatible with and compliment each other as well as the surrounding land uses. It is the intent of this ordinance that development reflects common themes using compatible architectural design and consistency in signage, landscaping, and lighting. It is also the intent to encourage businesses which generate a high number of jobs per square foot rather than predominately warehouse type uses. a. Permitted Uses - i. Light manufacturing ii. Research and development laboratories iii. Governmental, business, and professional offices iv. Mail order operations v. Telecommunication operations vi. Financial institutions vii. Outpatient health care facilities viii.Personal service establishments ix. Health and athletic clubs x. Restaurants (Class Il . , -, b. Accessorv Uses - i. Off-street parking lots or facilities ii. Private recreational facilities iii. Public shelters and essential services c. Conditional Uses - i. Any permitted use which involves more than 30% warehouse space. ii. Hotels and motels iii. Licensed day care facilities iv. Zero lot line developments v. Retail shops and stores which compliment and serve the Business Park subject to the standards setforth in 2.(j) below. vi. Vocational, technical, and trade schools vii. Motor vehicle specialty service stations viii. Multiple buildings on a lot ix. Above ground storage tanks 2 . STANDARDS a. Minimum lot size - one and one-half ( 1 1/2) acres b. Building setbacks (minimum) i. Front Yard - Thirty-five (35) feet, or one-half (1/2) the total building height whichever is greater. ii. Side Yard - Twenty (20) feet, or one-half (1/2) the total building height, whichever is greater. iii. Rear Yard (1/2/) the total greater. Twenty (20) feet, building height, or one-half whichever is iv. All setbacks shall be determined from planned Right-of-Way (ROW), as designated in City, County, or State Transportation Plan, normally defined in the subdivision regulations. the the and c. Parking Lot Setbacks (minimum) 1 i . Front Yard - Twenty-five (25) feet. . ii. Side Yard Twenty (20) feet. iii. Rear Yard Twenty (20) feet. iv. All setbacks shall be determined from the planned Right-of-Way (ROW), as designated in the City, County, or State Transportation Plan, and normally defined in the subdivision regulations. d. Loading Spaces/Overhead Doors i. Loading spaces/overhead doors primarily in designated rear yards designated side or front yards as Zonipg Administrator. shall be located and secondarily in approved by the ii. Loading spaces and designed to be compatible building. Architectural employed to reduce visual properties and roadways. overhead doors should be with the principle techniques should be impacts from adjacent e. Dumpsters/Refuse Enclosures ~ i . public similar All dumpsters shall be completely screened view by using enclosures constructed material as the principal building. from of ii. Refuse enclosures shall include gates and be located in designated rear or side yards. f. Roof-Top/Ground Electrical Equipment All utility equipment shall either be: i. Screened from the eye properties by use of landscaping; or, level view of adjoining exterior wallis) and/or ~~. Painted to match or complement the building structure; or, ~~~. Incorporated into an architectural design, as approved by the Zoning Administrator. g. Architectural Standards . i. Major exterior surfaces of all walls shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco, architecturally treated concrete cast in place or pre-cast panels, decorative block, or architectural metal, or approved equivalent, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. . h. Landscaoinq (a) Not withstanding the provisions of Section 900.30, the following requirements shall be met: i. Of the total number of overstory trees required, a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent shall be ornamental trees and twenty five (25) percent shall be conifer trees. ii. A landscaping credit of up to twenty-five (25) percent may be given to a site plan which contains exterior sculptures, fountains, ponds beyond those required for storm drainage and other site enhancements as approved by the Zoning Administrator. . iii. Underground irrigation shall be installed within the front yard and all landscaped areas adjacent to a public right-of-way. i. Siqnaqe , (a) Not withstanding the provisions of Section 900.22, the following requirements shall be--met: i. All freestanding style sign and have (64) square feet and signage be of a monument a maximum size of sixty-four height of eight (8) feet. ii. One (1) on-premise business wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed two (2) square feet in sign area for each linear foot of the building frontage up to a maximum of one hundred and twenty-eight (128) square feet per occupancy is permitted. j. Standards For Retail Shoos and Stores , i. Freestanding retail shops and stores shall be limited to those which compliment other uses within the- business park, provide a service to those other businesses, and shall not exceed 20,000 square feet in size. ii. Retail/wholesale sales incidental to products manufactured, assembled, or warehoused on the premises, may be permitted as an accessory use provided no more than ten (10) percent of the building is used for retail/wholesale sales. .) e) . -, k. Hazardous Material i. Any business which involves the storaoe of hazardous material shall information sheets to the City for receive appropriate permits from agencies. handling or provide data review and applicable Section 2: Section 900.12 of the Elk River Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 1) Section 900.12 (15) is renumbered to Section 900.12 (16) 2 ) Section 900.12 (16 ) is renumbered to Section 900.12 (17 ) 3) Section 900.12 (17) is renumbered tp Section 900,12 (18) 4 ) Section 900.12 (18 ) is renumbered to Section 900.12 (19 ) Passed and adopted by the Elk River City Council this 18th day of January;:l994. '-L (~J ~ Larry Farber, Vice Mayor ATTEST: Sandra Thackeray, City erk . . *" *' . ~J(CE.~ -or F" ~ Foc.vs A~e.A STUDY ~ r . It is assumed that the municipal ballfields will be relocated to another site in the city. f ~ ! . Single-family housing will be built along both sides of County Road 30 (Mississippi Road) With the e....:ception of a site plan- ned for an elementary school near the intersection of Mississippi Road and Waco Street. Single-family housing is also planned west of Waco Street and along the Elk River north of Highway 10. E !i E r. Care will be taken to ensure that the size of future residential lots which abut older large lots (such as the Grandview Addition) are of sufficient,size so as to not diminish the value of the existing homes. ... -; L '1 j . Multiple-family housing is planned in the northeast between the single-family housing and the business park. Multiple-family housing may consist of duplexes, four-, six-. or eight-family buildings or apartments. 1 -' "1 j . A future business park would be developed along the south side of Highway lOon both sides of the Sherburne County Government Center. The business park would include light industry, offices, office-warehouse, and office-showroom buildings. ~i j ] A new zoning district would be created which would be created which would give the City additional control over site planning and exterior building design in the business park to ensure that all developments project an attractive image. Additionally. the City would create a master landscaping plan for the edges of the new business park streets and at the entrances, requiring that private developers implement it. Please refer to the following section, "Focus Area A Site Design Recommendations' for fur- ther discussion of business park site planning and street edge landscaping. 0- J ~. 1 j ~ 38 ;,,':~,,:,,"\, \ '"j.,,\;l ' . :.\ '.,._.....~ -- . -"J71 ;;',' ~I 11;:--'::;/;-_:.._,,' . ',. ""-7 ' - ~:;.,p' i . ".~'. ;,~V~ ;>. g ~Iij. .. ..>~'J~~, g' ~ " , ."""c=-;~"." ,", , r:--:-!~ t;. .=.. '.. I"" ,~..~1";% ~, ,,~ " . .l,,~~,,^~ !i?:.. ! M ~""-. I ~J~' ~ _ L..~': ~. 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RESOLUTION 90 - 46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TEXT FOR THE FOCUS AREA STUDIES BY BRW DATED JULY 1990 AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN DATED AUGUST 22, 1988 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River identified four specific areas of Elk River that needed a more detailed study regarding land use patterns as a fOllow-up to the 1988 Growth Management Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City of Elk River contracted the services of BRW Inc., Planning Consultants, to conduct said studies; and . ' WHEREAS, the Elk River Planning Commission held pUblic hearings regarding BRW's findings and made recommendation to the City Council regarding said studies; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River held a pUblic hearing regarding said studies; and -- WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River found said studies to be acceptable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota that the text of the Focus Area Studies dated July, 1990 by BRW Inc. is adopted as an addendum to the City of Elk River's 1988 Growth Management Plan. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 17 day of September, 1990. ATTEST: 1 /~ /J-, ---A-:'~L4 // f4t!'~ James A. Tralle, Mayor . ii.' ~' /~ -; <::LIe _ d ,'Ca.d2i/),Ctlj/ Sandy Tha -eray, City Clerk ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOP.MENT AUTHORITY . MEMORANDUM TO: ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION WILLIA.'\1 RUBIN, EDA EXECUTI'\Tti'1\ \11-- DIRECTOR '[7 \J FROM: DATE: AUGUST 23, 1994 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON B-P BUSINESS PARK REZONING . In mid-1993, the Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA) established a BusiriessParkTask Force. to . examine the community's inventory of improved, industrially-zoned property and to bring forth recommendations on how to best expand upon this inventory for future users. One product of the Task Force has been the development of a B-P, Business Park Ordinance for inclusion in Elk River's zoning code. This Ordinance was subsequently adopted by the City Council in January, 1994. The TaskForce has also looked at various development options which range from the private sector - taking the lead in owning and marketing the next industrial park/business park to the EDA developing a business park area as a public endeavor. Financing these options has also been explored by the Task Force. At its meeting on August 16, 1994, the Task Force discussed the proposed rezoning of various sites in the western part of the community to reflect the. B-P, Business Park designation. It was the consensus of the Task Force to support the rezoning action. This memo is intended to convey the support of the Task Force relative to the B-P rezoning. A similar memo will be presented to the Elk River City Council when it conducts its public hearing on September19, 1994. In the event of any questions or comments, please feel free to call Task Force Chair Patrick Dwyer at 441-1000 or the writer of this memo at 441-4905 (direct). . P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway. Elk River, MN 55330-1743. (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 Equal Opportunity Housing and Equal Opportunity Employment . . . BUSINESS PARK TASK FORCE DISTRIBUTION LIST PAT DWYER, CHAIR BANK OF ELK RIVER 630 MAIN ST ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-1000 (W) JEFF GONGOLL, PRESIDENT ELK RIVER EDA 13900 RIVERVIEW DR ELK RIVER MN 55330 726-5656 (W) JOHN DIETZ, CITY COUNCILMEMBER 13319 RIVERVIEW DR ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-2800 (W) BILL RUBIN, ED ELK RIVER CITY P.O. BOX 490 ELK RIVER MN 441-4905 (W) COORDINATOR HALL 55330 CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE ED CUNNINGTON TESCOM CORPORATION 12616 INDUSTRIAL BLVD ELK RIVER MN 55330 241-3250 (W) STEVE ACH, CITY PLANNER ELK RIVER CITY HALL P.O. BOX 490 ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-4900 (W) EDA R & D COMMITTEE: NDBERG SON AVENUE MN 55330 51 (W CAROL MILLS 300 EVANS AVENUE ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-1213 (W) LARRY TOTH 813 FAWN ROAD ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-2840 (H) DICK GONGOLL 729 MAIN STREET ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-2200 (W) JOHN OLIVER 580 DODGE AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 441-2072 (W) /.fIN v.. D\.l11StIV-VV Pili k... I ~ p~~lCU- ~ ~ -- .M 7.6. ~@;&? MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVEN B. ACH, CITY PLANNER AND BILL RUBIN, ECONOMIC DEV. COORD DATE: AUGUST 1, 1994 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO INITIATE REZONING OF PROPERTY TO BUSINESS PARK ISSUE Request for the City Council to initiate an application to rezone certain properties to BP (Business Park) providing for the development of light industrial and mix of commercial as set forth in the Business Park Ordinance. . BACKGROUND In 1990, a Focus Area Study was completed by BRW Inc., which identified circulation patterns and land use opportunities for the western area of the community. One of the major land use elements discussed centered on creating a business park. At the time this concept was discussed, the land use designation of LI (Light Industrial) and zoning of PUD (planned Unit Development) were interim designations the City had to indicate the intended land use as business park. As such, the site associated with the Focus Area Study was zoned PUD (planned Unit Development) with an underlying land use of LI (Light Industrial). On January 18, 1994, the City Council adopted a Business Park Zoning Ordinance that could be implemented for the western area business park (see attached). This ordinance basically provides for light manufacturing, office, and limited commercial uses. . The requested rezoning to business park for those properties identified on the attached map will be consistent with the adopted comprehensive land use plan designation of LI (Light Industrial). Therefore, the requested rezoning will implement the existing land use plan designation and concept of a business park for the western area of the community. P.O. Box 490. 13065 Orono Parkway. Elk River, MN 55330 . (612) 441-7420 . Fax: (612) 441-7425 . . . 7.5. 7.6. City Council Minutes August 1, 1994 Page 12 !?U l0@~p -...---------------------------.- 3. THE VARIANCE WILL NOT BE INJURIOUS OR ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFm. OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OR THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED AND WILL BE KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. 1. ALL COMMON WALLS BE CONSTRUCTED TO MEET THE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. 2. A LANDSCAPED BERM BE IMPLEMENTED ALONG MEADOWVALE ROAD. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MonON CARRIED 5-0. Consider initiatina on aoolication to 'amend various sections of the zonino ordinance Steve Ach informed the Council that staff is requesting authorization to initiate amendments to the zoning ordinance pertaining to landscaping and parking. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO SUPPORT STAFF IN ITS REQUEST TO INITIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND PARKING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOnON CARRIED 5-0. Consider initiatina an aoolication to rezone certain orooertv to business oark Steve Ach indicated that on January 18. 1994, the City Council adopted a Business Park Zoning Ordinance which could be implemented for the westem area business park. He stated that in order to adequately address any development requests that come torward, it would be appropriate to establish a business park zone. Jay Johnson of Country Ridge Partnership indicated that he is in the process of developing the lakoduk property. He requested the Council not to zone the property to business park at this time. He indicated he would like the opportunity to complete their study and make a land use amendment request to the Council for the property. COUNCllMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO INITIATE A REZONING FOR THOSE PROPERTIES THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE WESTERN AREA OF THE CITY TO BP (BUSINESS PARK) ZONING DESIGNATION TO IMPlEMENT THE INTENDED DEVELOPMENT PATTERN AND LAND USE MIX OF THE WESTERN AREA PRIOR TO EXTENDING TRUNK UTILITY LINES TO SERVE THIS AREA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.