09-14-2010 PC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Members Present: Chair Westberg, Commissioners Anderson, Bell, Ives, Johnson and Lemke
Members Absent: Commissioner Scott
Staff Present: JeremyBarnhart, Planning Manger; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner;
Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission
was called to order at 6:30 p.m by Chair Westberg.
2. Consider 9/14/10 Planning Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3.1. Consider 7/13/10 Planning Commission Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 13, 2010 MINUTES. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
3.2. Consider 7/27/10 Planning Commission Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 27, 2010 MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3.3. Consider 8/3/ 10 Planning Commission Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 3, 2010 MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED G-0.
4. Planning Commission Representative to Attend City Council Meeting
Commissioner Johnson will attend the September 20, 2010 City Council meeting.
5.1. Request byAmeriGas for Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage of Propane Tank at
Tractor Supply Site 11150 179th Avenue NW Public Hearing -Case No. CU 10-17
The staff repon was presented by Chris Leeseberg.
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Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. There being no public cornrnent, Chair
Westberg closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Lemke asked if the fire marshal will inspect the site prior to,operation. Mr.
Leeseberg stated yes.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
JOHNSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ATHE REQUEST BY
AMERIGAS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS DESCRIBED IN THE
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THIS ITEM DATED
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE FIRE MARSHALL MEMO DATED AUGUST 3,
2010 SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
2. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE
APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
3. THE PROJECT SHALL MEET ALL FIRE CODES.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
5.2. Request bvPhoenix Enterprises for Conditional Use Permit to Amend Northbound
Crossing Planned Unit Development , UD) Agreement to Allow Institutional Uses Public
Hearing -Case No. CU 10-18
5.3. Request by Elk River Lutheran Church for Conditional Use Permit for Church Facility at
19437 Evans Street, Public Hearing -Case No CU 10-19
JeremyBarnhart presented the staff report for these two items. He discussed parking, hours
of operation, and the church's future plan. Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant is working
with the Building and Fire Department staff to address any code issues.
Chair Westberg opened the public hearing.
John Froehlich, 16820 Dayton River Road, representative for Elk River Lutheran
Church - stated that city staff has been good to work with. He explained that the property
owner, Rick Foster, has surveyed the other tenants regarding their parking requirements. As
a result, spaces will be set aside for those other tenants. Mr. Froehlich stated that their
church currently has 300 members, plus an additional 150 active attendees that have not yet
signed up as members. He stated that their plan is to build a church in 2-3 years.
Commissioner Anderson asked whythe interim use expires in five years, if the plan is to
build in 2-3 years. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff is comfortable with the time line, and that
five years gives them time to complete their plan within having to come back every couple of
years for an extension.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY
PHOENIX ENTERPRISES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND
THE PUD AGREEMENT TO ALLOW INSTITUTIONAL USES IN THE
NORTHBOUND CROSSINGS PLAT GOVERNED BY THE HILLSIDE
CROSSING II PUD AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. .
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER
LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH
FACILITY AT 19437 EVANS STREET, WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. INTERIM USE PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2015 OR WHEN
ELK RIVER LUTHERAN VACATES THE SITE, WHICH EVER OCCURS
FIRST
2. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE
APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE ALL REQUIRE
PERMITS.
3. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LEMKE TO AMEND THE MOTION BY ADDING A FOURTH CONDITION:
4. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM USE PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE PUD
AGREEMENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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6. Other Business -None
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes repared by bbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
Chad Westberg
Chair