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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 4.6 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings June 27, 2023 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by ISD 728, 1170 Main St. NW Zack Carlton, Community Development Director  Conditional Use Permit for a Building Addition Reviewed by for Educational Use, Case No. CU 23-15 Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30- 654: 1. The front yard setback variance (V 23-05) shall be approved and recorded prior to the building permit being issued. Background/Discussion The property is zoned R1-c (Single Family Residential) where Educational Uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to construct a 300 sq. ft. secure entry to the early childhood setting at the Handke Center. To construct the addition, the property needs to be granted a variance. The applicant is also applying for a front yard setback variance (V 23- 05) allowing the addition to be 4.3 feet from the front property line, matching the existing structure. The proposed project includes minor site improvements, major interior renovations, and a small addition. The small addition (~300 sq. ft.) is required to provide a secure point of entry to the early childhood setting and will also include a single user toilet room. Additionally, an egress only ramp is being proposed for a second point of egress that does not discharge students directly toward Main Street. The proposed building finish materials are primarily brick to match existing/adjacent colors and patterns. New precast concrete sills and aluminum storefronts will match those of the existing building. New coping will match that of the existing building. Applicable Regulations In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to the development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards set forth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article and to promote compatibility with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city. The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023