7.3. SR 03-19-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

`~~ - REQUEST FOR ACTION River TO ITEM NUMBER Ma or and Ci Council 7.3 AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY Public Hearin March 19, 2012 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana ex ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED B~/ Request by Elk River Lutheran Church for Conditional Use Cal Portner, Ci Administrator Permit fox Church (Institutional Use) at 729 Main Street REVIEWED BY (Former First National Bank), Case No. CU 12-03 ACTION REQUESTED Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, as illustrated on drawings dated received March 5, 2012, and in the comment response letter dated March 5, with the following conditions: 1. A variance is obtained from shore land regulations. 2. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall apply for all required permits. 3. The development shall meet all applicable fire codes. 4. All signage must receive a permit prior to construction and installation. 5. A 12-foot easement for trail purposes shall be provided immediately south of the existing curb line on the south side of the site. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Elk River Lutheran Church is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an institutional use (church) in the former First National Bank building. Institutional uses axe among the listed conditional uses in the Downtown District (DD). The church would provide sanctuary space for 365 seats, 6 classrooms, offices, a community room, and a fellowship hall. Exterior changes would include an approximate 3,000 square foot addition. Materials include limestone stone accent, brick and stucco (matching the existing building), glass, and wood beams. Public Comment To date, staff has received no written comments in support or opposition to the request. The applicant held an open house to introduce the project to the area and personally invited many of the downtown business owners. Planning Commission Comment The Planning Commission held their review on March 13. Issues identified during the review include: Parking: The Commission discussed parking at length. Comments included impact to adjacent businesses during the "perfect storm" (funeral, conceit, and a wedding at the church, all at the same time) of downtown activities, where people would park given the agreements with adjacent businesses and the N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\03-19-2012\CU 12-03.docx r~•E1E8 ~'I ,A`U'