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Memo to Planning Commission/CU99-1pc <br /> January 26, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • The applicant intends to build a 30 ft x 40 ft pole barn within 3 years to park <br /> his semi-tractor and for miscellaneous storage. The applicant routinely parks <br /> a trailer overnight and over weekends, and this parking is proposed for the <br /> new class V pole barn driveway. (The Commission may want to require a <br /> bituminous driveway surface to minimize gravel debris on the street). <br /> The existing garage may be converted into living space after the pole barn is <br /> constructed. All or part of the existing driveway would remain and would be <br /> connected to the new pole barn driveway. <br /> Existing Conditions <br /> The lot has a 50' power-line easement crossing the southern edge of the <br /> property. A septic field lies behind the house near the proposed pole barn <br /> location. Structures need to be outside of the easement and at least ten feet <br /> away from the septic field. An existing shed sits to the south of the driveway <br /> and is likely to be removed when a pole barn is constructed. <br /> Piles of debris found adjacent the house and in the yard are in violation of the <br /> Elk River Nuisance Code, section 500.06. The applicant says the debris will <br /> be going into the City's spring clean-up. Presently, there have been no <br /> • nuisance complaints filed against the applicant. <br /> Existing Vegetation <br /> The site is nearly treeless. The properties to the north and south have <br /> mature vegetation that effectively screens them from this site. The property <br /> to the east has significant vegetation, however it is not yet large enough to <br /> create a screen. The property across the street is a farm with no vegetative <br /> screen, however it will likely be single family homes in the near future. Staff <br /> recommends the applicant screen the parking and storage from the street <br /> right-of-way with the use of 6 foot conifers and large shrubs. <br /> Accessory Structures <br /> The applicant is allowed two accessory structures and 3000 sq. ft. of <br /> accessory structure and attached garage area. The pole barn, attached <br /> garage, and shed appear to be close to or under the maximum allowable <br /> structure area. <br /> • <br /> s:\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\cu99-1 pc.doc <br />