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Request for Action <br /> Cir,•ci <br /> Elk - <br /> River= <br /> To Item Number <br /> Planning Commission 5.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearings May 25, 2021 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> First Step Preschool—413 Proctor Ave. NW Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner <br /> ■ Conditional Use Permit for an Educational Use Reviewed by <br /> ■ Resolution Approving Sale of Public Property <br /> Action Requested <br /> Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit <br /> (CUP) with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth <br /> in Section 30-654: <br /> 1. The fencing at the corner of Proctor Avenue and 4"' Street <br /> shall comply with city standards. - <br /> CR33,.— <br /> Approve,by motion,the attached resolution finding the sale of the <br /> Activity Center to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Background/Discussion _RR <br /> The applicant,First Step Preschool,has requested a CUP to establish <br /> an educational use in the former Elk River Senior Center. The property H `io <br /> is located along Proctor Avenue and is zoned R-1c where educational . CR!2 - <br /> uses require a CUP. _ <br /> The site had operated as the city's senior center until a new facility was <br /> constructed as part of the Furniture and Things Community Event <br /> Center last year. Prior to that the site had been used as a library. y�i <br /> �6y <br /> First Step has been in business for 40 years and is looking for their <br /> next location to allow their continued growth and expansion. The ~ <br /> Figure <br /> interior would be completely renovated to accommodate the <br /> educational uses and will include six classrooms/childcare rooms, recreation spaces, a security entrance, and <br /> bathrooms. Exterior modifications include a fence,new signage, facade updates,a playground, and a paved track <br /> for riding toys. <br /> The educational use will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and will have approximately <br /> 20 to 25 staff. <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br /> The Elk River Vision P I I E R E I I Y <br /> A welcoming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NAWR <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated.August 2020 <br />