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Case File; CU 1Q-a4 Fast Cash <br />Page 3 <br />possible. The added traffic as a result of this proposal will tax an already poor functioning <br />intersection. <br />As for circulation around the site, the proposed fenced-in area will impede vehicular circulation <br />around the building. The southwest corner of the building appears to be approximately 17-20 feet <br />setback from the property line. The required parking setback is 10 feet and a drive lane 20 feet <br />around a building is required bythe fire department. The size and location of the fenced in area <br />needs to be addressed. Additional information is necessary to complete a review. <br />~tilitie~ <br />The Fire Marshal, through his communication with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br />~N~PGA}, is requiring the removal of the tanks and fuel dispensing system at the subject property. In <br />2005, the property owner requested and was granted a five year extension for removing the fuel <br />tanks. The extension has expired and the propertywill not be granted anyadditional time. <br />Com„~~~el~el~si~~e Pla~~ <br />The old Town land use category reflects the unique land use mixture in and around the Downtown. <br />A variety of uses fit into the old Town designation: community scale retail, prof essional services, <br />public/civic uses, park, of fices, dining and entertainment, banking, Iodgixag, and housing. Uses need <br />to be compatible with the character and scale of the Downtown area. <br />Old Town is the home for a wide range of housing. The plan seeks to protect and promote the <br />maintenance of the single-familyneighborhoods. These neighborhoods are an important part of Elk <br />River's heritage and identity and offer affordable housing options. The majority of the existing high <br />density housing is located in the Old Town <br />The Old Town designation reflects the need and opportunity for preservation, revitalization, <br />renovation and redevelopment. Redevelopment should be oriented to housing, commercial uses <br />and public spaces that support the e~sting character of the area. <br />Parks and natural features playan essential role in the plan for Old Town. This area provides the <br />greatest opportunityfor improved access and connection with the Mississippi River. <br />Site PlazalL.andrea~ilag <br />With the size of the building and the proposed fenced area, the parking requirements for the site <br />would be nine stalls with parking setbacks being 10 feet from propertylines. <br />The site currently has no landscaping and is covered from property line to property line with <br />pavement. The land use language, which governs this property, states that redevelopment should be <br />oriented to housing, commercial uses and public spaces that support the exi.rti~~g character of the area <br />(downtown). There has been a great deal of work completed in downtown in recent years to create <br />character. This was accomplished through building standards, the installation of the concrete paver <br />sidewalks, and the completion of the fullylandscaped civic park <br />Given the fact that the propertyis located in a high traffic area and is highlyvisible, staff believes <br />this is a great opporturiityto address the subject site, which has fallen into disrepair and lacks any <br />landscaping. <br />s;1PL~INNING MAIN1Case FilesICCJP1G~110.04 Fast Cash1CU 1a~4 P~dac <br />