05-10-2011 PC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
• HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 201 I
Members Present: Chair Ives, Commissioners Anderson, Johnson, Lemke, Scott and Westberg
Members Absent: Commissioner Bell
Staff Present: JeremyBarnhart, 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 Chair Ives.
2. Consider 5/ 10/ 11 Planning Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AONDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE MAY 10, 2011 PLANNING
COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3. Consider 4/ 12/ 11 Planning Commission Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE APRIL 12, 2011
MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Planning Commission Representative to Attend City Council Meeting
Commissioner Scott will attend the Apri118, 2011 City Council meeting.
5.1. Request by Robert McDonald for Site Plan Approval for Class I Restaurant (Pizza Ranch,
19141 Freeport Street, Public Hearing -Case NO. SP 11-02
Mr. Barnhart reviewed the staff report to the Planning Conunission on this matter. He
noted that the proposed use is permitted in the C3 zoning district, but that the property is
zoned PUD which requires site plan approval bythe Planning Commission and City
Council. He discussed the proposed signage and landscaping issues.
Chair Ives opened the public hearing. There being no one to speakto this issue, Chair Ives
closed the public hearing.
Commissioners Anderson and Westberg had questions regarding the proposed signage. Mr.
Barnhart responded. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant was comfortable
working with staff on signage. Mr. McDonald stated yes.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
• COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
Planning Commission Minutes
May 10, 2011
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REQUESET BY ROBERT MCDONALD DFOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR •
PIZZA RANCH RESTAURANT, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY PLANNER MEMO DATED MAY 6,
2011 SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
2. AS THIS SITE PLAN APPROVAL IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE
APPLICANT SHALL ACQUIRE ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
3. ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
4. ALL SIGNAGE SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
5. SAC/ WAC FEES MAY INCREASE, BASED ON THE REVIEW OF THE
FINAL FLOOR PLAN. SUCH INCREASES, IF ANY, MUST BE PAID AT
THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT.
6. A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COST OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING SHALL BE
PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE RELEASING OF THE BUILDING PERMIT.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
6.1. Legislative Update
Mr. Barnhart stated that the city attorney will be reviewing the city's ordinance regarding
ordinance for compliance with recent state legislature changes.
6.2. Visions. Goals and Action Steps
Mr. Barnhart provided an update on the Vision, Goals and Action Steps process.
7. Adjoununent
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND
SECONDED BY COMISSIONER ANDERSON TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 6:45 p.m
Minute?prepared byie Huebner.
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City Clerk
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Chair
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