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it ci Elk* River Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings December 20, 2021 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Conditional Use Permit: Cargill Animal Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner Reviewed by Nutrition Center, 10383 165th Ave., Agricultural Research Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit with the condition staff approve all site, civil, and architectural plans. Background/Discussion Case No. CU 21-16 - Cargill's Animal Nutrition Innovation Center is located on a 53-acre parcel within the Agricultural Research zoning district. Expansion of their existing operation requires a Conditional Use Permit under current city ordinances. The proposed expansion includes a 39,000 square foot facility to support modernization of their operation. The new facility will replace a repurposed turkey barn that had been used for the research operations. The new lab space improves safety, flexibility, and efficiency for the on -site operations. Planning Commission The Planning Commission asked some clarifying questions regarding the applicants curbing request and the landscape plan. Cargill requests Council waive the curbing requirement as the remainder of the agricultural facility is largely without curbing. In areas where parking and pedestrian areas abut one another they have included curbing to improve safety. The landscape plan provides 43 trees, and prairie plantings equal 48 trees per the ratio outlined in the city ordinance. Ordinance requires 63 trees. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP. Financial Impact None The Elk River Vision INAWRE] P u W E A E D 9 Y A welcoming community nrith revolutionaryand spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020