Planning Commission Packet - January 27, 2026

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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 5.3 Meeting Date January 27, 2026 Prepared By Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Conditional Use Permit: Vehicle Sales, Highway 10 Auto Sales - 17323 US Highway 10 NW Reviewed by Zack Carlton Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of a Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-654: 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall not be recorded until all conditions have been completed. 2. The applicant and/or property owner must apply for all required commercial building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical permits before any associated activities can occur. 3. The building shall be inspected by the city’s Building Official and Fire Marshal to verify compliance with all building and fire codes. 4. The number of motor vehicle sales dealers shall be limited to one (1). 5. An amendment to this Conditional Use Permit will be required for additional dealers. 6. A minimum of 8 off-street parking stalls shall be maintained on-site and always remain available for customer and employee use. 7. No outdoor storage of vehicles not for sale (except employees and customers), parts, equipment, or materials is permitted. 8. No motor vehicle repairs or body work can occur. 9. The applicant and/or property owner shall ensure that any vehicle stored outside does not leak fuels or other hazardous materials onto the ground. 10. All regulations related to storage, disposal, and spill control for automobile fluids need to be followed. Background/Discussion The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to conduct used motor vehicle sales and related activities within an existing commercial building and associated parking lot. The proposed use will occupy approximately 216 square feet of lobby and office space within the existing structure. No expansion of the building or site improvements are proposed. The business will operate Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The applicant has stated that there will be no outdoor storage, other than for sale vehicles, associated with the use. The property contains 30 existing off-street parking stalls, of which 13 stalls are proposed to be utilized. Parking requirements for auto sales and similar uses require one parking space per 500 square feet of floor Page 41 of 110