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Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings June 7, 2021 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Conditional Use Permit: Establish Educational Use, Cal Portner, City Administrator 413 Proctor Avenue Reviewed by Action Requested Approve, by motion, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) establishing an educational use at 413 Proctor Avenue. Background/Discussion The applicant, First Step Preschool, has requested a CUP to establish an educational use in the former Elk River Activity Center (55+). The property is located along Proctor Avenue and is zoned R-1c where educational uses require a CUP. The site had operated as the city’s senior center until a new facility was constructed as part of the Furniture and Things Community Event Center last year. Prior to that the site had been used as a library. First Step has been in business for 40 years and is looking for their next location to allow their continued growth and expansion. The interior would be completely renovated to accommodate the educational uses and will include six classrooms/childcare rooms, recreation spaces, a security entrance, and bathrooms. Exterior modifications include a fence, new signage, façade updates, a playground, and a paved track for riding toys. The educational use will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and will have approximately 20 to 25 staff. Planning Commission Prior to the Commission meeting, staff received updated plans addressing intersection sight line concerns and recommended removing the one condition that had been included in the staff report as the condition had been satisfied. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020