5.2. PCSR 07-08-2008REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 5.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Plannin Items ul 8, 2008 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by River of Life Evangelical Free Church for Interim erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Use Permit to Extend Use of Temporary Classrooms, Reviewed by
Public Hearing -Case No. CU 08-13
Action Requested
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Interim Use Permit request
with the following conditions:
1. All three portable office/classrooms shall be removed by September 1, 2010.
2. If an extension to the September 1, 2010 date is required, the applicant shall apply for an
amendment to the Interim Use Permit.
3. The total square footage of all three portable offices shall not exceed 2,750 square feet.
4. If the location of the any of the portable office/classrooms is changed, the applicant shall
apply for an amendment to the Interim Use Permit.
5. All three portable office/classrooms shall meet all building and fire codes.
Background/Discussion
In May 2006, River of Life Church was granted an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for one portable office
(16x80) and two portable classrooms (12x60) on the north side of their existing building. The permit is
valid until September 1, 2008. They are looking to extend the IUP until September 1, 2010.
Attachments
• Location Map
Memo from Fire Chief dated June 3, 2008
• Applicant's Narrative
• Aerial
• Site Plan
Case File: CU 08-13
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General Information
Interim Use Permit
River of Life
Applicant River of Life Church
60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of May 30, 2008.
The City must take action by July 23, 2008
Requested Action Interim Use Permit
Location and S'tze Approximately 30-acres located at the southeast intersection of
Cozen Road 1 and 217`'' Avenue.
Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning
Subject
Property Institutional Public/Semi-Public R1a-Residentail
North Residential Rural Residential R1a-Residentail
South Residential Rural Residential R1a-Residentail
East Residential Rural Residential R1a-Residentail
West Residential Rural Residential R1a-Residentail
Overview
The existing structures are screened by vegetation and are not visible from neighboring residents.
The portable structures do not affect either traffic circulation or parking.
The current IUP is good until September 1, 2008. The applicant had initially asked for the IUP to
be until September of 2010, but the City Council was concerned with that length of time and
approved a short duration. They also noted that the applicant can ask for an extension if they
needed it. Their construction schedule has been delayed so they are asking for an extension.
South Side -office
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North Side -classrooms
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Case File: CU 08-13
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Applicable Regulations
Interim Use Permit
Interim Use Permit
River of Life
In detern~ining whether to authorize an interim use, the Planning Commission and City Council
shall consider the following criteria:
7. The period of time for which the interim use permit is to be granted will terminate before any adverse impacts
are felt upon adjacent properties.
2. There is adequate assurance that the property will be left in suitable condition after the use is terminated.
3. The use is similar to uses d fined in the tinning district in which the property is located.
4. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
5. Authoritiing the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the public to take the
propery in the future.
6. The applicant and user agree to all conditions that the city council deems appropriate for authoritiation of the
interim use.
7. The applicant provides assurances deemed adequate by the city council that the use will terminate as provided
in the interim use permit. The city council may require the applicant to deposit a cash amount with the city, or
provide some other form of security, to ensure compliance with this criteria.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in
Section 30-658.
In the review of the standards for IUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of
these standards.
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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Case Number: CU 08- 13 RIVER OF LIFE
K1.Ver MEMORANDUM
TO: Sheila Cartney, Senior Planner
FROM: Bruce A. West, Fire Chief
DATE: June 3, 2008
SUBJECT: Site Plan Review Meeting of Tuesday, June 3, 2008
The site plan review committee met on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 and I would like to make the
following comments:
1. CUP (CU08-13) -River of Life Church Temporary Schools
The Fire Department has no concerns. '
Z. CUP ~CU08-14) - Cymbet Corp Outdoor Storage of Tanks
Fire Marshal Cliff Anderson has met with the owner's representatives of Cymbet
Corporation and the outdoor storage of the liquid nitrogen meets the intent of the
2003 International Fire Code.
3. Final Plat (P08-061-The Depot at Elk River Station
The Fire Department has no concerns.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to call me at the Elk River Fire
Department at 763.635.1105.
21695 Elk Lake Road • Elk River, MN 55330 • Phone:763-441-7527 • Fax:763-441-6975 • www.riveroflife-mn.org
May 20, 2008
City of Elk River:
We are requesting a three year extension on our Interim Use Permit for our two 12'x
60'portable classrooms located on the north side of our building and our 16'x 80'
portable office space located on the south side of our property.
Sincerely
Brad Stevens
Treasurer
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21'Ei95 EIk Lake Road • Elk River, .MN 55330 • Phone:763-441-752.7 • Fax:763-44'1•-6975 • www.riveroflife-mR.ar..g. ' '~''
March 24, 2006
City of Elk' River;
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;"and you shall be witnesses to Me in,
Jerusalem.:. "
Acts 1:8 ".
Qur "Jerusalem " is the Elk River Community..,,
River of Life is a growing church in Elk River, ivfN with_a regular atCendance of approxiinately,.1,000
people per Sunday, and a tremendous outreach program. tifany of our groups are designed to help those
` who are lost, hurting or experiencing one of lfe''s setbacks. We also strive to offer safe,, fun and healthy
alternatives for students to interact with one another.
'The following is a sample of some ofthe many programs we offer: ;
1. Support Groups are open to those in the community who: are d'eaIing with issues' related to .the foll'owingr
• Depression _'
• Divorce
• Grief oven the loss of someone special
Chemica°I Addiction
• Post Abortion '
• Blended Family ,, ,
2. Red Cross Blood Drives: -each. year, we host at least Z^blood drives supported by the Red Cross
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. Transitional Housing - We spearheaded a transitional housing.,program toy provide a home for,those '
making the transition from homelessness to self sufficiercey
4., Coffee. Break and.$eth IVloore -These are two~separate $ible sitrdies. avai~abl'e to women.. They gather
' to study God.'s~word and~for 'fellowship and' upport ~``,
5:. For Students:
• CrossRoads & Chasers meet on Wednesday nights. On average over 2'50 kids attend,
• Club ~5 is a fun; Bible-based program for kids iri grades 4 & 5
• TeamKid is a scripture-based program for kids from preschool to grade 5
• DC4K - Divorce Care for Kids is a group that meets to help kids whose families have lae~n .
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affected by separation:and divorce
6~ Small groups, Christmas Gatherings, Valentines Day "Sweetheart Banquet"
In order'to meet the ever growing needs of our congregation and the community, we have begun the
planning and design stages of our next building phase: We now have 7 fu11:,Cime.pastors and'
ad'ministrative,st~ff to assist them. At this time we have,a sever-e §ho'~rtage~'of classroo~rl sp°ace and' we
are requesting anInterim Use Permit to place two 12X60 portable classroomsa" We mteiid to place
them on the north side of our present building. We also would like to request an extension on our .,
current Interim Use Permit for the Portable Office located on the south side: of our,'building. We-
anficipate that our next construction phase wilTbe completed in the Spring/Summer of 20.1'0 and we
would re uest to
q se this office and classroom'space until that time.
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Thank you for your consideration of this matter."
In His S'ervices'
Arthur Swanson' ; ,
Facilities Admtnstrator
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