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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
ITEM 5.12.
MEMORANDUM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
KENDRA LINDAHL, ZONING ASSISTANT
OCTOBER 16, 1995
SUBJECT: LARRY ROHLF CUP CONDITIONS FOR
PETE'S MINI-STORAGE
Attachments
• CUP non-compliance letter dated July 1, 1992
• Conditions for CU 90-07 and CU 89-10
• CUP non-compliance letter dated September 1, 1995
• • Approved Drainage/landscaping plans for CU 90-07 and CU 89-10
Background
Mr. Rohlf received two conditional use permits for his mini-storage located on
Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Ridgewood East 2nd Addition. The CUPS were issued in
1990 and 1989 respectively. The permits had a number of conditions attached to
them. In 1992, Janelle Szklarski inspected the site in accordance with the two
year review of conditional use permits and found four conditions that were not
met. I have attached a copy of her letter dated July 1, 1992.
In late August 1995, a complaint was received that the property had not yet met
its CUP conditions. Staff inspected the property and found that there were still
three conditions not met:
1. The 5 mph speed limit signs were not posted on either lot
2. The "exit only" and "enter only" signs were not installed on either lot
3. The planting of nine (9) trees on Lot 2 and ten (10) trees on Lot 3, according
to the drainage plans, was not yet completed
I sent Mr. Rohlf a letter asking him to comply with the remaining three
conditions prior to October 1, 1995. I reinspected after that date and found that
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
the three conditions were still not met. I called Mr. Rohlf and agreed to meet
• him at the site to look at the trees and discuss his CUP conditions.
Mr. Rohlf feels that the signage requirements are unfair and that, although the
trees are not planted according to the drainage plans, he has an adequate
number of trees.
Mr. Rohlf indicated that he believes that the conditions attached to his CUP
were too restrictive and that he would address the Council during the open mike
section of its October 16, 1995 meeting. He will request that Council amend his
CUP so that he will not be required to place the signs on his property or add any
more trees.
Analysis
Inspection of two other mini-storage facilities in Elk River and their CUPS
(issued in 1992 and 1993), shows that they were not required to place speed
limit and "exit only" and "enter only" signs on their property, but they were both
required to plant additional trees. Only one of the facilities appears to be in
compliance with their CUP. The other mini-storage, although well maintained,
has not planted the trees required by the CUP and will be sent a letter
requesting that the trees be planted as required.
• Staff feels that the signage requirements for Mr. Rohlf may not be necessary.
During the five inspections done in the last month and a half, I have only seen
one car at the facility, therefore, the signs are probably an unnecessary
requirement. However, the tree requirement should not be waived. During both
of Mr. Rohlf's CUP applications, the City felt that additional trees were needed
for screening. Mr. Rohlf's conditional use permits required that he plant
nineteen (19) new trees on the two properties. Trees were to be ash, maple,
locust, linden and pine or spruce species. The tree plantings were not completed.
Recommendation
If so requested by Mr. Rohlf, Staff recommends an amendment to CU 90-07 and
CU 89-10 which would eliminate the 5 mph speed limit signs and the "enter
only" and "exit only" signs. However, Mr. Rohlf should be required to plant the
additional trees on his properties, as per the drainage plans.
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city of
~Ik River
July 1, 1992
Larry Rohlf
12891 Meadowvale Road
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Mr. Rohlf:
I'm writing this letter in regards to the two year review of
your conditional use permits for the mini storages constructed
on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Ridgewood East 2nd Addition. The
conditional use permits were issued in 1990 and 1989
respectively. I am enclosing copies of the stipulations which
were part of the conditional use permit approval for each of
these facilities.
On Monday, June 29, 1992, I inspected the property located on
191 -1/2 Street and found that the following stipulations were
not yet met:
• 1. The 5 mph speed limits signs were not yet posted on either
lot.
2. Some of the disturbed areas on the east and west sides of
the property were not y et seeded with grass. Tn addition,
two more trees are needed on Lot 3 and five trees are
still needed on Lot 2 a s per the landscaping requirements.
3. .The "exit only" and " enter only" signs which were to
direct traffic were not yet installed.
4. A cross easement should be recorded between the two lots
for driveway purposes. A copy of this recorded easement
should be given to the City.
The aforementioned stipulations should be completed ~:s soon as
possible. Please feel free to call me at 441-7420 if you have
any questions regarding these stipulations. Your cooperat.on
is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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• Janelle Szklars~;i
Zoning Assistant
enclosure
720 Dodge Avenue N.W., 1vAk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420
COUNCIL ACTION
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T0: LARRY ROHLF
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River
DATE: JULY 20, 1989
SUBJ. COUNCIL .ACTION REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT REQUEST
On June 19, 1989, the Elk River City Council heard your request
for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a mini storage facility
in the R-3 zone. The property in question is legally described
as Lot 3, Block 1, Ridgewood East 2nd Addition.
The City Council approved your request for the Conditional Use
Permit with the following conditions:
1. Lighting. shall be installed on the storage building with no
glare spillover to adjoining properties.
2. Reduced security lighting after hours of operation shall also
allow no glare spillover to adjoining properties.
3. Building material shall be subdued colors, compatible with
the environment, and architecturally harmonious with the neighboorhood.
• 4. The design and finish. of the building shall be residential
in nature and compatible with the neighborhood.
5. The building shall have a shingled roof.
6. Applicant shall provide drainage retention easement on Lot
2, approved by the City Engineer.
7. Speed limit to 5 mph shall be posted on Lot 3.
8. The driveway of Lot 3 shall be one way only.
9. Driveway and parking stalls shall be hardsurfaced with asphalt
or concrete.
10. Areas nc.t paved or built upon shall be seeded in grass.
11. Ten trees shall be planted on Lot 3, types and locations as
per description on drainage plan.
12. Building and grounds shall be kept well maintained, clean, and
free of debris.
13. Signage shall not exceed maximum of four square feet.
• 14. The projects approval is contingent upon review and acceptance
of the drainage plan by the City Engineer.
If you should h~:ve any questions regarding this action, please contact
m~ at 441-7420.
720 dodge . 'venue N.W., Elk Rive: , Minnesota 55330
(612) 441-7420
EXHIBIT A
LARRY ROHLF CONDITIONS
1. Lighting shall be installed on each of the storage
buildings with no glare spillover to adjoining properties.
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2. Reduced security lighting after hours of operation shall
also allow no glare spillover to adjoining properties.
3. Building materials shall be subdued colors compatible with
the environment and architecturally harmonious with the
neighborhood and the existing structure.
4. The design and finish of the building shall be residential
in nature and compatible with the neighborhood.
5. The building shall have a shingled roof.
6. A speed limit of five (5) mph shall be posted on Lot 2.
7. The driveway on Lot 2 shall accommodate one-way traffic
only and a cross easement with Lot 3 shall be recorded for
the joint use of the driveway on Lot 3. A copy of this
recorded easement shall be given to the City.
8. Driveway and parking stalls shall be hard surfaced with
asphalt or concrete.
9. Areas not paved or built upon shall be seeded in grass.
• 10. Nine trees shall be planted on Lot 2, types and locations
as per description on site plan.
11. Building and grounds shall be kept well maintained, clean
and free of debris.
12. Signage shall not exceed a maximum of eight square feet.
13. The holding pond on Lot 2 should be slightly enlarged as
per the specifications of the City Engineer.
14. A two year review of the conditional use permit is
required.
15. That "Exit Only" and "Enter Only" signs be placed at the
curb cuts.
16. The applicant shall provide an easement across Lot 3 to
connect the holding ponds on Lot 2 and Lot 4. A copy of
tyre easement shall be given to the City.
17. A 65 foot easement on the north end of Lot 2 shall re
recorded for drainage--purposes. A copy of the recorded
easemcrtt shall be given to the City.
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September 1, 1995
Larry Rohlf
12891 Meadowvale Road
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: CUP COMPLIANCE
Dear Mr. Rohlf:
I am writing this letter in regard to the Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1,
Ridgewood East 2nd Addition. The CUPs were issued in 1989 and 1990. I am enclosing copies of the
stipulations which were part of the conditional use permit approval for each of these facilities.
When I inspected the property this morning, I found the following conditions were not yet met:
1. The 5 mph speed limit sig ;s were not yet posted on either lot
2. The "exit only" and "enter only" signs which were to direct traffic, were not yet installed
3. The planting of nine (9) trees on Lot 2 and the ten (10) trees on Lot 3 was not yet
completed.
The aforementioned conditions were brought to your attention in 1992, but they were never carried out.
These conditions should be met prior to October 1, 1995. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me at 441-4900. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Kendra Lin~ahl
Zoning Assistant
Ca_~~ #95-54
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (6i2} 441-7420 • Fax: (612} 441-742.5
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