5.9 PCSR 02-28-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Elk River Planning Commission Page 5 December 22, 1992 • 6. Consider Conditional Use Permit Request by Larry Le.tschuh/Public Hearing Janelle Schmitz, Zoning Assistant, explained the applicant, Larry Leitschuh, 9110-83rd Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN, is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a health facility (aerobic studio) in the Elk River Mall. The owner of the proposed facility is Janelle Swanson of Monticello. Ms. Schmitz continued: Janelle Swanson is interested in locating a health facility in the Elk River Mall at 692 Freeport Avenue. The facility would primarily be used for aerobic exercise classes. According to the Elk River Plaza PUD agreement, commercial recreational uses such as this are considered a conditional use, therefore, a conditional use permit is required. The site plan shows a new sound wall will be placed along the perimeter of the site. The proposed hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Because the facility is located within a shopping center, the parking requirement does not need to be addressed with this request. Staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit request to operate a health facility in the Elk River Mall and recommends the following stipulation be added to this approval: The space be sound proofed. • Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. Commissioner Spotts questioned why the planning commission had to review this request if staff could make the appropriate decision. Janelle Schmitz informed the planning commission that due to the conditional use status in this PUD, planning commission action is required. Further, staff plans to work with the City attorney and the developer regarding this PUD in an effort to make it more flexible. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A HEALTH FACILITY (AEROBIC STUDIO) IN THE ELK RIVER MALL, CASE NO. 92-026, CITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED DECEMBER 15, 1992, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION: 1. THE SPACE BE SOUND PROOFED. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Consider A Conditional Use Permit Request by Steven Shoemaker/Public Hearing • Commissioner Spotts stated he is a property owner within the affected area and would abstain from discussion and voting on this item due to the perception of conflict of interest.