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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-31 August 24, 1999 Page 2 • Analysis This request is somewhat unusual in the fact that it is a recreational use on private land that is not related to the principle use of the property, mineral excavation, as permitted under the overlay district. Staff identified the following issues relating to this request: 1. Conflict with the City's firearm discharge ordinance. 2. Future reuse of the site once excavation is complete (estimated to be 2014). 3. Site plan requirements. Firearm Discharge Ordinance The City's firearm discharge ordinance prohibits the discharge of firearms within 500 feet of any adjoining property, building, structure, or the boundary of any platted area. The MN Biathlon site violates this requirement, as it is 250' from both Woodland Trails and Top of the World Park. In order for the request to be approved, the City Council will need to approve an ordinance amendment allowing the range to remain located where it is. • Future Site Reuse The range is located on property owned by CAMAS and within the approved buffer area where no excavation will occur (refer to attached Operations Plan Map). The underlying zoning district is currently R1a (2 1/2 acre single family residential). It is possible that the range could continue to exist well after the excavation activities are complete and the site has been reused for another use. The MN Biathlon has no formal lease agreement with CAMAS, therefore they could be removed relatively easily, should it be required. Site Plan Requirements The applicant is proposing to construct a 14' x 20' wood frame structure. The structure will include a porch, and the roof will cover both the structure and the porch for an overall structure measuring 23' x 20'. The structure will be set onto pier footings, and will contain two windows, two doors, and a secure storage area. In addition, the structure will be heated with either a wood or kerosene space heater. Access to the structure is by walking from the railroad trail to the structure. A paved trail from the railroad trail to the structure already exists. Another section of trail is proposed to be added to that which exists. With the exception of trucking materials to • the site, no vehicles will be used to access the site.