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Request for Action <br /> Cir•ci <br /> Elk - <br /> River= <br /> To Item Number <br /> Planning Commission 4.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearings November 24, 2020 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> City of Elk River—Elk River Fire Station#3, <br /> 9921 1915`Ave NW. Reviewed by <br /> ■ Conditional Use Permit allowing <br /> construction of a fire station and well house, <br /> Case No. CU 20-18 <br /> Action Requested <br /> Recommend,by motion, approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of Elk River Fire Station#3 <br /> and a well house with the condition that the variance (Case No.V 20-17) addressing driveway deviations is <br /> approved. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The City of Elk River proposes construction of a new fire station at the <br /> intersection of Cleveland Street (CR 40) and 191"Ave NW. The city <br /> has seen significant residential growth east of 169 for quite some time <br /> i <br /> and the Fire Department has been planning to add a third station to <br /> ensure quick response for emergencies on the east side of the city. The `. <br /> land for the station was deeded to the city as part of the PUD u, <br /> discussions for what is currently the plat of Miske Meadows. A study CR 33 <br /> evaluating the best location for fire station #3 also confirmed the <br /> desired location in this area. <br /> x <br /> The fire station will operate in a state of readiness 24/7/365,will be RR • <br /> staffed by paid-on-call volunteers, and is planned to be the base of <br /> operations for approximately 30 fire fighters. Hwy 10 <br /> CR 12 <br /> The proposal also includes a future well and pump-house that will be <br /> added when development in the area reaches the point that additional <br /> water supply services are necessary. <br /> �P <br /> Comprehensive Plan ywj <br /> The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for public/institutional <br /> uses,which allows government buildings,like a fire station,to be <br /> constructed within the district. <br /> Figure I <br /> The Elk River Vision P I I E R E I I Y <br /> A welcoming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NAWR <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated.August 2020 <br />