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Request for Action <br />ver <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Planning Commission <br />4.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />Public Hearings <br />November 24, 2020 <br />Zack Carlton, Planning Manager <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />City of Elk River — Elk River Fire Station #3, <br />Reviewed by <br />9921 1915` Ave NW. <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 />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 <br />discussions for what is currently the plat of Miske Meadows. A study <br />evaluating the best location for fire station #3 also confirmed the <br />desired location in this area. <br />The fire station will operate in a state of readiness 24/7/365, will be <br />staffed by paid -on -call volunteers, and is planned to be the base of <br />operations for approximately 30 fire fighters. <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 />Comprehensive Plan <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 />The Elk River Vision <br />A avelcoming community n ith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and in Aires pro perity. <br />Hwy 1© <br />Figure I <br />c.. <br />RR <br />CR 12 <br />rI <br />I1EIEI AY <br />ATUREE <br />Updated: August 2020 <br />