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The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a recycling outlet for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and all forms of electronics. They currently operate in a building in the same development but have outgrown that structure. They currently employ nine full time employees and add 4-6 temps during peak time of the year. The hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (10 p.m. time to time) Analysis Outdoor Storage The outside storage area will consist of(2) 8-yard dumpsters, (3) 40-53' dry vans, a 30-yard roll off, and gas dispensers. The outdoor storage, approximately 10,000 square feet in size,will be located on the southeast portion of the site on an existing gravel area. Staff is recommending screening, size, and height limits to the outdoor storage area. Transportation/ Circulation There are two access points off of Industrial Boulevard to the site. One is on the north side of the building accessing the parking lot and the other is on the south side of the building accessing the product drop-off location. There are currently 32 parking spaces and the ordinance requires 16 stalls. Landscaping Per ordinance, 35 trees are required. In situations where the landscaping requirements are not met, the city has required modifications in scale with the proposed business. Staff recommends that a total 15 overstory trees be added. Lighting It does not appear any site lighting is being proposed. Comprehensive Plan The comprehensive plan guides the property for Industrial. The Industrial land use includes all forms of businesses with manufacturing, distribution,warehousing or other industrial use and is commonly referred to as "Light Industrial', "Medium Industrial', or"General Industrial."The majority of Elk River industrial development is classified as "Light Industrial". The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Applicable Regulation The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate viciniy or the public health, safey, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the ciy. As this is an industrial use in an industrial zoned district, the proposed use will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety,morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. \\dc3-elkr\shared\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 16-05 Lake State Recycling\CU 16-05 sr PC 2-23- 16.docx