4.1. PCSR 02-27-2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 18-03 Cargill\4-Planning Commission\CU 18-03 PC 2-27-18.docx Total of Cargill Existing Expansion Request Total w/add Office Space (sqft) 25,000 0 25,000 Warehouse (sqft) 60,000 10,000 70,000 Process space (sqft) 15,000 5,000 20,000 Lab Space (sqft) 11,000 14,000 25,000 Shop Space (sqft) 7,500 0 7,500 Animal Housing (sqft) 80,000 40,000 120,000 Animal Units 600 300 900 Process Tons/Year 3,000 0 3,000 Lagoons (gal of capacity) 3,600,000 0 3,600,000 Acreage (total) 920 0 920 Employees (Ft & Temp) 125 25 150 Fuel Storage (gallons) 35,000 0 35,000 14. Any expansion that is consistent with the expansion request summary in the table above shall require administrative site plan review. 15. Any expansion that is not consistent with the expansion request summary above shall require an amendment to the conditional use permit. Background/Discussion The subject property is approximately 820 acres in size and is zoned Agricultural Research (AR) where Agricultural research facilities and uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This property consists of offices and facility headquarters, crop fields, a nutritional center, and agricultural research animals. The applicant is requesting a CUP to expand their existing warehouse space by 10,000 square feet, process space by 5,000 square feet, lab space by 14,000 square feet, animal units by 300, animal housing by 40,000 square feet, and number of employees by 25. The proposed expansion will include a new dairy facility with additional warehouse space and increased parking in front of the building; new laying hen facility with additional warehouse space; new feed mill with additional warehouse space; and a new laboratory with additional office, warehouse, and parking spaces. Previously, two single family homes were located on this site for use by Cargill employees. These housing facilities have been removed and are not included in the CUP amendment request. The site abuts existing commercial and industrial businesses on the west and south sides, along with residential property to the north, east and west sides. Analysis Comprehensive Plan The underlying land use of the property is Agricultural Research. The purpose of the Agricultural Research land use is to coincide with the agreement between the City and Cargill, and consistent with the Focused Area Study (FAST) for the 171st Avenue area. This land use allows for the continued use of the property for animal nutrition and agricultural research and other related activities pursuant to the agreement, while protecting the City’s ability to guide other development. The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan.