Planning Commission Packet - May 28, 2024

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cushingterrell.com April 29, 2024 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Re: Conditional Use Permit Request N ew Les Schwab Tire Center located at 17994 Zane Street SW, Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Leeseberg , We are pleased to submit a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a new Les Schwab Tire Center proposed at 1799 Zane Street SW in Elk River . The project scope includes construction of a new building and the associated site improvements required with new commercial development consistent with a Motor Vehicle Specialty Service Station as defined in code. The following information is collected and presented for review as responses to the application requirement and approval criteria listed in code. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The overall project consists of the construction of a 10,599 SF retail and service center building. The building is a linear prototype store and includes a retail showroom, pull though service canopy for large vehicles & trucks, 7-service bays, tire warehouse, and mezzanine storage. The proposed Les Schwab Tire Center is primarily a tire retail/service center. In addition to tire sales and service, other automotive parts like tire rims and accessories will also be for sale at this location. The service center will also services brakes, provides alignments, oil chang es and other minor vehicle maintenance and repair. The proposed location will provide 10 – 18 new jobs with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. Les Schwab hires locally and has a “promote from within” culture. Les Schwab offers local customers co nvenient automotive services and a new option for retail tires. Les Schwab Tire Centers are open six days a week, 8am – 6pm, and closed on Sundays. The building construction consists of concrete slab on grade, Precast exterior walls, steel roof framing with metal decking, and single -ply roofing. The height of the canopy is proposed to be 23 ft and will complement the 30 ft building height. The entire project is proposed to be constructed in a single phase. The property is located off Zane Street, adjacent to the Tractor Supply retail store, a Home Depot and other retail and restaurant establishments. The property is located within the Urban Service boundary, zoned Highway Commercial (C3) and is guided by the Highway Business land use category and the Highwa y 10/169 Commercial Economic Development Character Area as defined in the 2021 City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan Update. The proposed Les Schwab Tire Center project will include property improvements like a professionally designed landscape plan that includes trees and shrubs. The proposed plantings will enhance the visual aesthetic for the public and bring vibrancy to a n undeveloped lot. The new building construction will comply with design standards and contribute to the development aesthetic the city seeks . Further, the retail opportunities and services provided by the Les Schwab Tire Center will improve convenient access to Page 58 of 71