Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/08/2011

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CC Work Session Date: 03/08/2011 By: Kurt Ulrich Administrative Services Title: Go -Kart Track Proposal Background: This proposal was presented at a previous Council work session and staff was instructed to continue discussions regarding this project. The project proposes to construct a go -kart track at the former Oasis Market site at the North West corner of Armstrong and Highway 10. In exchange for the use of this City -owned land, and a City contribution of approximately $8,000 (see attached schedule of costs and in -kind contributions) in upfront capital costs, the operator, Karl Jenson of "Power by Karl" would share 50% of the net profit from the operation with the City, to be used to fund the Happy Days event. Notification: This project is subject to an interim use permit in accordance with the following schedule: INTERIM USE PERMIT (IUP) REVIEW CALENDAR Option 1 -April Planning Commission Application Deadline (March 7) Planning Commission (April 7) City Council (April 26) Execution of Agreement /Documents to follow Option 2 -May Planning Commission Application Deadline (April 5) Planning Commission May 5) City Council (May 24) Execution of Agreement /Documents to follow Information Notes: City Code requires 10 days between PC and CC Agenda for CC on 2nd Tuesday is already published by the time PC meets each month Could consider moving the date of the April PC- requires that we have a quorum of members Item #: 2. 1. Observations: This project will have a potential impact on neighboring properties within the surrounding area, including the COR. Concerns that will need to be addressed include land use, aesthetics, noise, dust, parking and traffic. Recommendation: If this appears to be an acceptable concept with the Council, staff would draft a written agreement and proceed with the IUP process. The applicant has requested waiver of some of the permit fees based upon the joint partnership with the City.