6.2. SR 08-13-2001City
MEMORANDUM
Item # 6..2.
TO:
FROM:
Planning Commission
Michele PlcPherso~irector
of Planning
DATE:
August 13, 2001
SUBJECT:
Case No. CU 01-26
Interim Use Permit Request by Alliance Community Church to
Allow Temporary Classrooms for up to Five Years
Request
The Alliance Community Church requests that an interim use permit be approved to allow
installation of four temporary classrooms at the rear of the existing school.
Attachments
· Location Map
· Narrative by applicant
· Classroom floor plan
· Classroom description
· Partial site plan
Location
829 School Street
Zoning and Land Use
R4, Multiple Dwelling / HR, High Density Residential
Analysis
Alliance Community Church is requesting an interim use permit to allow temporary
classrooms to be installed at the rear of the existing school.
Memo to Mayor and City Council/CU 01-26
August 13, 2001
Page 2
In determining whether to authorize an interim use, the Planning Commission and City
Council shall consider the following criteria:
A. 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.
B. There shall be adequate assurance that the property will be left in suitable
condition after the use is terminated.
C. The use is similar to uses defined in the zoning district in which the property
is located.
D. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
E. Authorizing the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is
necessary for the public to take the property in the future.
F. The applicant and user agree to all conditions that the City Council deems
appropriate for authorization of the interim use.
G. 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 these criteria.
The school is in the process of purchasing and planning an expansion of the school in the
future. The temporary classrooms will alleviate crowding for students currently attending
the school, while the church organization pursues plans for a new building.
Site Impacts
The proposed classrooms will be located to the rear of the existing school on an existing
parking area. This parking area is used by staff and is not completely filled during the school
period. A 20-foot drive aisle has been identified between the school and the proposed
classrooms that will allow for emergency vehicle access. There will be no impact to grading
or drainage on the site.
The school will need to work with the Chief Building Official, Cliff Skogstad, so that the
classrooms are installed in a manner that meets the Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding this issue at their July 24,
2001 meeting. No one spoke for or against the request. The Commission added the
following conditions:
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Memo to Mayor and City Council/CU 01-26
August 13, 2001
Page 3
1. Add landscaping along the south edge of the parking area to screen the classrooms
from Lions Park by October 1, 2001.
2. Paint the classrooms to match the paint scheme of the school.
Recommendation
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the interim
use permit for Alliance Community Church to allow installation of temporary classrooms
until September 1, 2006 with the following conditions:
1. The installation shall comply with the Building and Fire Codes.
2. Add landscaping along the south edge of the parking area to screen the classrooms
from Lions Park by October 1, 2001.
3. Paint the classrooms to match the paint scheme of the school.
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Case Number:
Location Map
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Proposed Temporary Classrooms Narrative
The Objectives of our temporary classrooms are to: 1. Improve student classrooms.
2. Reorganize classroom use of main building to allow for permanent youth
center for church youth within the building.
3. Improve quality of academic conditions for elementary classrooms that would
be specifically designed for classrooms meeting. Academic standards of the
day school rather than spiritual standards for Sunday Schools.
The Classrooms would be set parallel with current buildings' east setback of
55.43 ft. It would be set back from the south property line by 142.44 ft. and from the
west property line by 282.57 ft.
The Emergency access to current building would be unchanged and the temporary
classrooms are accessed according to code from either end of center hallways. All alarm
systems would be joined with current system.
Access to classrooms would make use of ramps meeting incline code
specifications.
The proposed classrooms lack of plumbing facilities would be easily met by
location of bathrooms in main building which would be within 70'. The temporary
classroom would be equipped with water coolers for student convenience.
The proposed classrooms would absorb 16 current parking spots. This would not
create any inconvenience as on any given day our school has over 40 extra parking spots
for additional use.
The intent of these classrooms is not expansion but rather reorganization of
facility use until purchase and construction of new school facilities can be completed.
To meet future needs we are pursuing purchasing adjoining property for school
expansion. With the school moved to a new building continued church growth would also
be afforded.
The classrooms are one year old and have been most recently used by the
Waconia Public Schools. These classrooms meet all Minnesota building code
requirements.
We are requesting a permit for these classrooms for 5 years. Our actual use
of these classrooms will probably not exceed 3 years. We are setting up the lease
With the William Scotsman Company for 3 years.
Proposed Temporary Classroom Impact Plans
Grading/Drainage Plan:
The classrooms would set on current asphalt parking lot and would not render any
changes.
Drainage Calculations:
Calculation for the property would also remain unchanged.
Wetland Delineation and Mitigation:
Impact of wetlands in neighboring park would also remain unchanged.
Utility Plan:
Current electrical utility enters existing building within 30 ft. of proposed location
of classroom. Utility crews would be able to make hook up to proposed
classrooms easy and safe. The classrooms contain no sewage or water hook ups.
Landscape Plan:
Existing landscaping would remain the same.
Building Elevations:
Proposed classroom would be elevated to 18" from asphalt on east to 30" from
asphalt on west.
Wall and Freestanding Sign Plans:
Existing church/school signs on School St. would remain unchanged.
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