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The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity Request for Action To Planning Commission Item Number 4.1 Meeting Date May 27, 2025 Prepared By Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Interim Use Permit: Residential Occupation, MJ and Carl Johnson, 19289 Upland Street NW Reviewed by Zack Carlton Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Interim Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-654: 1. No more than two non-resident employees may be present during business hours. 2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 3. The applicant must maintain current professional licensure and liability insurance. 4. The interim Use Permit will terminate when the home is sold. Background/Discussion The property, approximately 5.5 acres in size, is zoned R3 (Townhouse/Multiple Family Residential) where residential occupations are either permitted administratively or require an Interim Use Permit (IUP). This request is subject to a review by the Planning Commission and City Council because the business will involve the use of equipment not typically found in a house. By contrast, a home-based business such as a tax office, which uses standard office equipment, would be permitted without the need for an IUP. The applicant is requesting an IUP to operate a residential-based aesthetic and wellness business, Northern Rose MedSpa, from the planned home located at 19289 Upland St. NW. The business will involve cosmetic and wellness services such as injectables, facials, and skincare consultations. The proposed use qualifies as a Residential Occupation under Section 30-801 of the Zoning Ordinance and the IUP is required to allow the use within the house. The applicant anticipates approximately five (5) clients per day and will be seen one at a time. Client parking will occur in the driveway and not on the street. Prior to the property being rezoned to Residential, it was zoned Commercial, where significantly more traffic would have been generated. The ordinance limits the hours of operation to 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday with no operations on Sunday. The city recognizes that introducing residential occupations in residential districts could be noticeable and strives to include approval conditions aimed at mitigating possible impacts. Page 441 of 637