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6.2. SR 01-22-2008REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 6.2. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Communi Develo ment anua 22, 2008 Sheila Cartne , Sr. Planner Item Description Reviewed by Request by Waconia Farm Supply for Conditional Use Permit erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er for Expansion of Use to Include Truck Rentals, Case No. CU Reviewed by 08-03 -Public Hearing Action Requested ' Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit request to allow up to four rental trucks on site, as illustrated on drawings dated December 5, 2007, with the following conditions: 1. As a conditional use permit is not a building permit, the applicant shall apply for all required permits. 2. No more than 4 rental trucks/ trailers shall be parked on the property. 3. The applicant shall provide the City a survey of the property verifying the property lines, prior to storing trucks outside. Summary Elk River Farm Supply is located on Highway 10 in downtown Elk River, historically known as the grain elevator. The applicant would like to offer additional services to their customers by offering rental trucks. The applicant proposes two to three rental trucks to be stored on site when not in use, with a maximum of four. According to the site plan, the proposed Budget truck parking is on either side of the existing garage, which would have one truck visible from Highway 10. Outdoor storage is present along Highway 10 in this area of town. Grand Rental Station is southeast of the subject site with outdoor storage visible from Highway 10. Planning Commission Discussion The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 8, 2008 for this request; no public comment was made. The Commissioners questioned the location of the trucks and the number. The applicant indicated he anticipates one to two trucks stored on the site at a time in hopes that the other trucks will be rented. Commissioners had comments on the signage on the trucks; the applicant indicated the only signage on the trucks would relate to Budget Rental, not Elk River Farm Supply. Commissioner Anderson was opposed to the proposal due to lack of space on the site. The Commissioners were all concerned about the trucks being stored on the property and not in the adjacent right-of--way. In response to the right-of--way encroachment concern, staff added condition number 3 based on these comments. The Planning Commission recommends approval as written with one member opposed. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-03 Wacorua Farm Supply\CC coversheet 1.22.08.doc Public Comment There was no public comment at the meeting on January 8, 2008. One person came to the meeting late and indicated to staff that he was opposed to the project and plans to attend the City Council meeting. Staff has received a few galls in opposition of the proposal due to site space. Attachments • Staff Report to Planning Commission dated January 8, 2008 Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:\PLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-03 Waconia Faxm Supply\CC coversheet 1.22.08.doc ~i City of Elk. „~ River REQUEST FO R ACTIO N To Item Number Plannin Commission 5.2. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Plannin Items anua 8, 2007 Sheila Cartne ,Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Elk River Farm Supply requests a Conditional Use Permit to erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er allow rental trucks case# CU 08-03 Reviewed by Action Requested Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit request to allow up to three rental trucks on site, as illustrated on drawings dated December 5, 2007, with the following conditions: 1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall apply for all require permits. 2. No more than 4 rental trucks/ trailers shall be parked on the property. Background/Discussion Elk River Farm Supply is located on Highway 10 in downtown Elk River, historically known as the grain elevator. The applicant would like to offer additional services to their customers by offering rental trucks. The applicant proposes two to three rental trucks to be stored on site when not in use. Attachments • Location Map Applicant's Narrative • Site Plan(s) Case File: CU 08-03 Page 2 General Information Waconia Farm Supply Budget Rental Trucks A licant Elk River Farm Supply 60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of December 5, 2007. The City must take action by February 4, 2007 Requested Action Conditional Use Permit Location and Size Approximately 0.55acres north of Highway 10. Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning Subject Farm Old Town C-3 supply/retail Property North Railroad tracks Old Town C-3 SOUth Charlie Brown Old Town DD Texaco East City Parking lot Old Town C-1 West Commercial/retail Old Town C-3 Centex Applicable Regulations Conditional Use Permit The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 7. Wfill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral avelfare of the neighborhood or the city. 2. I,Vill be consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. mill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. 4. 1-Vill be served adequately by and avill not adversely a~ect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and seaver systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traff c congestion or interference avith traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. 5. mill not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations. 6. i-Vill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-03 Waconia Farm Supply\PC report.doc Case File: CU 08-03 Page 3 Waconia Farm Supply Budget Rental Trucks 7. Wlill fully comply ~arith all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license orpermit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations ox determinations by findings ox 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 fox CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. Overview/Analysis The Elk River Farm Supply is requesting approval to allow three to four Budget Rental trucks for their business. The C-3 Zoning district allows equipment rental businesses by way of Conditional Use Permit. They would offer the renting of the trucks to their customers and store the trucks on site when not in use. Elk River Farm Supply is located in downtown Elk River in between Highway 10 and the Rail Road tracks next to the city parking lot. According to the site plan the proposed Budget truck parking is on either side of the existing garage, which would have one truck visible from Highway 10. Outdoor storage is present along Highway 10 in this area of town. Grand Rental Station is southeast of the subject site with outdoor storage visible from Highway 10. This property is within the downtown study area. While there is no moratorium, any new activity before a plan has been finalized maybe considered an impediment to redevelopment efforts. Recommendation Staff supports approval of the Conditional Use Permit as presented in this report. Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:\PLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-03 Waconia Farm Supply\PC xeport.doc LIONS PARK `~~ z ~~ --\ \~ ,~ ~~ ~~ ~~~~ ~1J~~~~~~~~5~~ ~~` ~ 6th ST ~~ -- ~ r- ~ -' ,, ~ -- a C-_ -- i ; ~ J __ -- 1 ~' Location Map City of El -~-~ "" Case Number: CU 08-03 WACONIA FARM SUPPLY River v~Jv N Private Drives ~ „ ~' ; i. WACONIA FARM & HOME SUPPLY www.waconiafarm.com Elk River Farm Supply 906 Hwy. 10 Elk River, Mn. To: City of Elk River Elk River Farm Supply is proposing to ad Budget Truck Rental service to our customers. It would consist of positioning 3 to 4 trucks on our lot. We have ample room to stare them both in back of our building and in front. It will not require additional employees, but would enhance our offerings to onr customers. This is a service that is not currently available in our community and we would appreciate consideration of a conditional use permit allowing this service. Respectfully y Mike Loscheider General Manager Waconia Farm Supply WACONIA FARM SUPPLY 801 S. Hwy. 284 Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-2126 or 888-741-3276 Fax: 952-442-4489 HAMBURG FARM SUPPLY 411 Sophi~Avenue Hamburg, MN 55339 952-467-3111 or800-826-5855 Fax: 952-467-2655 COLOGNE MILLING DELANO FARM SUPPLY 206 Mill St. E. P.O. Box 93 • Railroad Ave. E. Cologne, MN 55322 Delano, MN 55328 952-066-5518 or800-616-9443 763-972-2955 Fax: 952-466-2236 Fax:763-972-6416 ELK RIVER FARM SUPPLY 906 Hwy 10 Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-2044 Fax: 763.633-1621 SOUTHWEST OUTDOOR POWER 130 South Scott St Shakopee, MN 55379 952-224-7007 Fax:952-224-7009 Site Plan for Budget Truck Rental at Elk River Farm Supply Highway 10 ~-- Railway ~-- Proposed Budget Truck Parking Area Proposed udget ruck arking sea __ ~~~~ ~~ Elk River Farm Supply Elk River, MN Demographics project a 4 to 5 truck dealer Budget maintains a 55°/ Utilization Rate ~` 1-2 Trucks on lot 2-3 on rent at any given time. ~` 1-2 Pieces of tow eq ipment available for One- way rentals. Quarterly reviews to d Manager to mair ler by Dealer Perrormance in Budget's Standards Open Communication r and Community with a p Curb Appeal as m ~ularly to provide Dealer itive Rental Experience. by local Planners. 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Le end Yellow Circles -Proposed rental truck parking areas Orange Lines -Boundaries of access to and from East-bound Highway 10 -~~~ Green Lines -Routes to and from East-bound Highway 10 via Elk River Farm Supply via Elk River Farm Supply property Red Line -Routes to and from East-bound Highway 10 via Martin Plaza property Yellow Letters - "Choke Points" inhibiting access to and from East-bound Highway 10 via Elk River Farm Supply of Elk River) rs '~ T5~9 3-0i702 Page 2 of 4 January 22, 2008 Presentation to the Elk River City Council re: CU 08-03 A - "Choke Point" from the North Side of Elk River Farm Supply (Around East End of the yI ` Shed) ~v ~ ._, ,.a a ~~ r _ ,3 fl.:. +~ ,~ .air',:, ~+.L^ ,y.r„~~c~F w ,~~+ ~ s,a au : ~ F s ar F R uw r . r ~,a,~4~xym~'4 .~+'~B*'" .:a~` ~r7 f~+ 7 ~:`• ~~ ~ off. .: .. ... «~_. ,~;eM„ .... .si~•~'~~'.~~~~y~~'-~;~~~,raf';r«.a~.aL R!~~ ~~~i~Y~~ ~~ x.. ~ .,a.:~.a7 'fix., -_'~,~-+a+ Page 3 of 4 January 22, 2008 Presentation to the Etk River City Council re: CU 08-03 B - "Choke Point" Along the South Side of Elk River Farm ~~ ~, ~:, ~^~~~ West) Page 4 of 4 January 22, 2008