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N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 18-10 ERX\4-Planning Commission\CU 18-10 sr 5-22-18.docx Conference and Event Center Swap Meet The applicant received a CUP (CU 16-30) on January 17, 2017 and with approval of this CUP request, it shall become void. Regional Track Future track expansion plans include an addition to the existing chalet which would include bathrooms and concessions, as well as an additional storage shed. Off-Road Track Future track improvements include a two level announcing tower, restrooms, VIP Structure, and a concession stand. A scoring shelter, grandstand bleachers, viewing structures on the east and south sides of the track, and storage shed will also be added to the track area. In the meantime, the applicant will continue to utilize temporary/portable bleacher units. Special Event Recreational Camping Area The applicant is requesting that the area shown on the site plan dated May 7, 2018, be allowed for Special Event Recreational Camping for no more than two times per year. Special Event Recreational Camping Area means a recreational camping area which operates no more than two times annually and for no more than 14 consecutive days. Staff recommends a condition stating, no more than two Special Event Recreational Camping events per year can occur on the aggregate properties that are encompassed with this CUP request. This includes all events operated by ERX, the applicant, or any third parties that may contract with the applicants. Live Entertainment The site plan indicates two stages that live entertainment may occur. The one near the Regional Track is where these events have occurred in the past. This stage is oriented to have the sound direct to the south. The second stage is west of the Off-Road Track and is oriented to have the sound direct to the east. There is a hill east of the stage, acting as seating that will help buffer the sound traveling to the east. Staff recommends no live entrainment occur after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and not after 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Comprehensive Plan The property currently has a land use designation of Highway Business/Mining. The Highway Business land use ranges from moderate to high intensity forms of commercial development in Elk River. Businesses in this category may be the largest both in terms of size and traffic generation while also providing services and convenience types of business. Market orientation tends to be regional in nature. Development orientation tends to be toward regional highways. Examples of Highway Business uses include discount retailers, grocery, restaurants, automotive sales and service, general merchandise, and professional services. The Gravel Mining Area Land Use, Transportation, and Utility Plan identifies the subject property as Highway Business and Low Density Residential. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.