6.3. SR 03-16-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Existing Conditions The existing building is used as a clubhouse, storage building and office. It has a metal exterior, which is painted brown, and a galvanized metal roof. The exterior is showing signs of wear such as rust spots and unpainted metal patches. The existing building should be painted and repaired as needed. There are various pieces of equipment and scrap metal being stored outside. The site should be cleaned up and no outdoor storage allowed. There is no enclosure provided for the dumpster. The dumpster should be placed inside the proposed storage building or kept outside within an approved enclosure. There are overhead wires in the area where the storage building is proposed. The applicant should contact Elk River Utilities regarding moving the wires and possible costs. Planning Commission Meeting At the February 24, 1998 meeting the applicant explained that the proposed building will have a metal exterior. It will be painted a light stone color with dark green trim. The existing structure will be repaired and painted to match the new building. He will be planting spruce trees along the northeast corner of the building to soften its impact. He is planning on expanding the parking lot to accommodate peak parking demands. A dumpster enclosure will also be constructed. The main topic of discussion was the issue of stray golf balls striking adjacent residences. Three residents spoke at the public hearing with complaints about golf balls being hit into their yards and striking their homes. Two holes were identified as problem areas, hole #2 and hole #6. To reduce the number of stray shots that land on the adjacent residential lots, Mr. Krause proposed to relocate the tee box for tee #2. If this does not work, he agreed to install a net system. To address the problem on hole #6, Mr. Krause, at the request of the neighbors, agreed to instal] a net system. The Commission set July 1, 1998 as a date to check on the effectiveness of the proposed modifications. Recommendation The Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council approve this request for a conditional use permit for a storage building with the following conditions: 1. ELEVATIONS OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY STAFF.