04-12-2011 PC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
• HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 201 I
Members Present: Vice Chair Anderson, Bell, Johnson, Lemke and Scott
Members Absent: Chair Ives
Staff Present: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager; 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 Vice Chair Anderson.
2. Consider 4/12/11 Planning Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO APPROVE THE APRIL 12, 2011
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3. Consider 3/8/11 Planning Commission Minutes
® MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 8, 2011 MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Planning Commission Representative to Attend April 18.2011 City Council Meeting
Commissioner Johnson will attend the April 18, 2011 City Council meeting.
5.1. Request by Craig Wille~(Wright Titlel for Conditional Use Permit for Residential Use in G2
Office District (429 Main Street). Case No. CU 11-05
Mr. Barnhart stated that this item has been withdrawn by the applicant.
Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against this
application. Vice-Chair Anderson closed the public hearing.
5.2. Request by Briggs Properties for Conditional Use Permit for Hotel (Elk River Lodgg . 1~, 7432
Yale Street. Case No. CU 11-07
The staff report fox this item was presented by Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager. Mr.
Barnhart explained that the applicant will remain a 42-unit hotel, and that a Conditional Use
Permit is required because the hotel was closed for more than six months. He reviewed the
conditions of approval recommended by staff in the report to the Planning Commission
dated Apri112, 2011.
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Commissioner Bell asked why a CUP was needed. Mr. Barnhart stated that hotels are a
conditional use in the C-3 zoning district. 'He added that the property is also part of the •
FAST study area and the proposed use is consistent with the plan that was approved.
Vice-Chair Anderson asked if the property may be impacted by any MnDOT changes. Mr.
Barnhart explained where an access point on Highway 10 will be closed, noting that this
change will not affect the use of this parcel.
Commissioner Lemke asked if only city water was available to the site, as referenced in
Condition #6. Mr. Barnhart stated that the property should be hooked up to city water and
sewer services.
Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing.
John Shrieber, 16271 Royal Road, Ramsey, property owner -stated that the hotel
was closed due to lack of operating capital. He noted that the property is currently hooked
up to city water and sewer. He stated that the hotel would reopen as it was in the past.
Vice-Chair Anderson asked is there currently is a trail easement on the property along the
Mississippi River. Mr. Shrieber stated that there was no easement when he acquired the
property in 1991. He stated he would not object to an easement along the river for a trail
and felt it would be good exposure for the business.
Mr. Barnhart reviewed the seven conditions listed in the staff report at this time.
Mr. Shrieber stated that he did have a problem with Condition #4 regarding guests •
occupying the hotel longer than 30 days. He stated that in the past, they had a few people
that would contract with the hotel for longer than 30 days while in the area for business. He
requested that Condition #4 be struck from the conditions of approval. He explained a
sales tax issue when guests stay longer than a specified time period. Mr. Barnhart noted that
this concern would be reflected in the minutes. He stated that further research would be
done regarding R1 and R2 construction building code issues that may need to be
considered, and this information would be made available for the City Council's review of
this matter.
Commissioner Lemke stated that he had not concerns with the request and felt it would be
good to see the hotel reopen.
Vice-Chair Anderson stated that he would like input from the Parks and Recreation
Commission regarding a trail easement. Mr. Barnhart stated that the Planning Commission
could suggest a trail easement be recommended, in conjunction with the FAST study.
Commissioner Westberg asked if any improvements were made, what the setbacks would be.
Mr. Barnhart stated that no expansion is being proposed. He noted that if there is any
conflict currently with setbacks, they would be grandfathered in, and if an addition was
proposed in the future, setbacks could be looked at, at that time. Commissioner Westberg
stated that he supported the request.
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7. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SELL TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minuted preparecj bbbie Huebner.
Tina Allard
Ci erk
Dana Anderson
Vice Chair
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