7.6. SR 11-18-1996ity of
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ITEM 7.6.
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Scott Harlicker, Planning Assista~
November 18, 1996
City of Elk River Request for Rezoning
of Industrial Hardfacing and George
Deschenes Properties, Public Hearing
Case No. ZC 96-18
Request
The City of Elk River is initiating this rezoning request from Rlc (Single
Family Residential) to I1 (Light Industrial).
Location
The area under consideration for rezoning is generally bounded by County
Road 13 on the north and west, 185th Avenue alignment on the south and
Wilson Street ahgnment on the east. The properties are owned by George
Deschenes and Industrial Hardfacing.
Zoning/Land Use
Rlc (Single Family Residential) / LI (Light Industrial)
Attachments
· Location map
· Zoning map
· Land use map
· Ordinance No. 96-
Background
These properties were included as part of a larger area (area #8) that was
considered for rezoning to hght industrial in March 1996. As part of the
update of the comprehensive plan, the land use designation was changed to
hght industrial. The rezoning was initiated in order to bring the zoning into
conformance with the comprehensive plan. When the rezoning was originally
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November 18, 1996
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presented to the City Council it was denied in a large part because of
arguments made by a prospective developer of Waddy Schultz's property.
During the course of the Council's dehberation, there was some discussion
that there should be some consideration given to rezoning the properties
owned by Industrial Hardfacing and George Deschenes. It was noted that the
possible realignment of County Roads 12 and 13 would better define an
industrial area and that these properties would hkely be within the
boundaries of any future industrial zone. In hght of this discussion, the
Council directed staff to look into the possibility of rezoning the Industrial
Hard/acing and Deschenes properties.
Existing[ Conditions
The area under consideration for rezoning is approximately 13 acres in area.
Current uses are Industrial Hard/acing hght manufacturing facility, a single
family home and undeveloped land. There are 2 small wetlands and the
vegetation is a mix of hardwoods, brush and volunteer growth.
The surrounding properties are zoned Rlc with a land use designation of
light industrial to the south and medium residential to the east, west and
north. The properties are within the urban service area.
Evaluation of Request
In order to approve a rezoning request there must be a finding that a) the
plan was in error when it was adopted, and therefore, should be changed or,
b) the times and circumstances have changed since the plan was adopted,
and a change is warranted.
This rezoning is being considered in order that this area will be consistent
with the land use plan. The updated land use plan designated this area as LI
(Light Industrial). The proposed rezoning to I1 (hght Industrial) is
consistent with that revised land use designation, and therefore, the second
finding is met.
Consideration should also be given to the existing conditions within the area
directly and indirectly affected by the proposal, the use to which the property
affected is being devoted at the time and the relevant portions of the land use
plan. The Industrial Hardfacing property is currently being utilized in a way
that is consistent with hght industrial zoning.
The rezoning is consistent with the concept of providing industrial land
within the urban service area and the ease that municipal services could be
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extended make this area very suitable for industrial uses. Furthermore, the
area is accessed by County Road 13 which connects with Highway 169
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission considered this request at their October 22, 1996
meeting. There was some discussion as to how the realignment of County
Roads 12 and 13 will affect this area. There were no comments at the public
hearing.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council
approve Ordinance NO. 96- rezoning certain properties from Rlc to I1
based on the following:
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan designation of LI (Light Industrial).
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The area has access to a major arterial, Highway 169, by way of
County Road 13.
The area is within the urban service area with availability of urban
services and utilities upon future development.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the concept of providing
industrial land within the urban service area.
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The proposed rezoning is consistent with Industrial Hardfacing, the
existing light industrial land use.
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ORDINANCE 96 -
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY FROM RIC (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
CASE NO. ZC 96-18
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:
Section 2.
findings:
See Attached Exhibit A
The rezoning is being approved based on the following
1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan designation of LI (Light Industrial).
2. The area has access to a major arterial, Highway 169, by way of
County Road 13.
3. The area is within the urban service area with availability of
urban services and utilities upon future development.
4. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the concept of
providing industrial land within the urban service area.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
from and after the date of its pubhcation.
Passed and adopted this __ day of ,1996, by the City
Council of the City of Elk River.
Henry A. Duitsn~an, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
(attach legal description)
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