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REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Plannin Commission 5,~ Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Plannin Items ul 10, 2007 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er Item Description Reviewed by Request by Elk River Municipal Utilities for a Conditional use Permit for a well house, Case No CU 07-17 Reviewed by Action Requested Staff supports a Planning Commission recommendation of approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, as illustrated on drawings dated May 29, 2007, with the following conditions: 1. All comments of the City Engineer's memo dated June 27, 2007 shall be addressed. 2. A wetland buffer of 25 feet apply to all wetlands and a structure setback of 20 feet from the buffer applies. 3. A NPDES and SWPPP permit is required prior to final approval of construction drawings. 4. Additional sumac and grasses be planted to increase the landscaped buffer between the development and the adjacent homes, to be approved by Community Development. 5. Building shall match Option 1, with the following changes: Lower the roof line two feet Increase the roof pitch to 8/12. Introduce `windows' on the walls facing the residential units, to be approved be Community Development Staff: Background/Discussion Elk River Municipal Utilities is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a well house adjacent to the proposed well in Outlot K of Twin Lake Estates. A well is considered an "Essential Service", and does not require City Council approval. However, a well house, a building housing equipment to pump and treat the water is not an essential service, requiring a conditional use permit. The subject parcel was platted at part of Twin Lake Estates plat in 2004. Outlot K was encumbered with a drainage and utility easement, anticipating the future well on the property. A sign has been placed on the property indicating a future well. Financial Impact None