5.1. PCSR 07-20-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Case File: CU 09-16 Page 3 Sweet P's Ice Cream Tim Jeanetta 6. lYlill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. 7. I-Vill fully comply avith all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. Analysis The applicants are proposing to use the pre-existing building located at 707 Main Street (previously the Bead Bag) in downtown Elk River to create Sweet P's (homemade) Ice Cream & Candies. Store hours will be operated in two seasons: • March 15 -Oct 31 0 11 am to 9pm daily. • Nov -Feb 0 4pm - 8pm The applicant is anticipating up to 12 employees during the peak months and four during the off season. The applicant is currently in the application process for funds from the City of Elk River s Micro Economic Development Funding for equipment purchases and revitalization of the exterior of the building (to include painting of the exterior and awnings in the rear of the building). The downtown architectural standards Section 30-1026 (~ states: The restoration, remodeling and/ or expansion of existing buildings shall, to the maximum extent possible, bring exterior facades back to the appearance they had when they avere originally constructed, or maintain a similar architectural style to the original construction.. . The ordinance implies restoring to the original brick; however, staff believes that the wood material is appropriate, provided the colors are consistent with the downtown palette. Parking Street parking is available in front of the establishment and an off-street parking lot in the rear of the business. Additionally, off street parking is available in the City owner King Avenue lot. If this project was on its own lot, parking would be required at a ratio of 1 space per 40 feet of customer space. In the downtown area, it is expected that parking is shared among the business owners. Comprehensive Plan The Old Town land use category reflects the unique land use mixture in and around the Downtown...A variety of uses fit into the Old Town designation: community-scale retail, professional services, public/civic uses, park, offices, dining and entertainment, banking, lodging, and housing. Uses need to be compatible with the character and scale of the Downtown area... S:\PLANNING MAIN\Case riles\CUP\CU 09-16 Jeanetta-Sweet P's\CU 09-1G_PC.doc