02-12-2013 PC MIN • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Members Present: Vice Chair Westberg,Commissioners Bell,Eric Johnson,Keefe and
Konietzko
Members Absent: Chair Anderson,Commissioner Keller
Staff Present Jeremy Barnhart,Planning Manager;Debbie Huebner,Recording Secretary
Also Present: Barbara Burandt, City Council Liaison
1. 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 Westberg.
2. Consider 2/12/2013 Planning Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12,2013
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
• 3. Consider 1/08/13 Planning Commission Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KONITEZKO TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 8,2013
MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.1 Request by The Bank of Elk River for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Single Family Use
of Property Zoned C2 Office District. Located at 230 Evans Avenue. Case No. Cu 13-02,
Public Hearing
Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart stated that the applicant,The Bank of Elk River,
requests a Conditional Use Permit in order to convert the C2 commercially-zoned
property at 230 Evans Avenue back to a single family residential use. Approval of
the CUP will allow the applicant to obtain a building permit for improvements to
convert the structure back to residential,including replacing the garage doors and
adding egress windows in the basement level.
Vice Chair Westberg opened the public hearing.
Corey Wemple, representing the applicant, stated he was present to answer any
questions.
• There being no public comment,Vice Chair Westberg closed the public hearing.
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February 12,2013
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY •
COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
THE REQUEST BY THE BANK OF ELK RIVER FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SINGLE FAMILY USE FOR PROPERTY
ZONED C2 OFFICE DISTRICT, 230 EVANS AVENUE,WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT,THE
APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
2. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES.
3. NO ACCESS ONTO MAIN STREET IS PERMITTED.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.2 Confirm Consistency with Comprehensive Plan for EDA Sale of Outlot A. Northstar
Business Park
Mr. Barnhart stated that the Planning Commission is asked to confirm that the sale
of Outlot A,Northstar Business Park is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
He reviewed the staff report.
Commissioner Eric Johnson stated that the property is adjacent the Northstar
Corridor. He asked if the proposed buyer would be allowed to alter the
"streetscape" of the property. Mr. Barnhart stated that the property is not buildable, •
so no building permits could be issued for structures or signs.
Vice Chair Westberg asked it the status of the oudot could be changed. Mr.
Barnhart stated that a future property owner could apply for a change,but that a
deed restriction will be placed on the property to prevent future platting. Vice Chair
Westberg asked if any structures could be placed on the property, such as a wind
turbine or a hunting shack. Mr. Barnhart stated no.
Commissioner Konietzko asked if a portable deer hunting stand could be used. Mr.
Barnhart stated that he was not sure. He stated that he would convey the
Commissioners' concern that they did not want to see structures of any type on the
property, nor did they want storage or junk to accrue. Commissioner Konietzko
asked if storage would be an allowed use. Mr. Barnhart stated no, since storage is an
accessory use, and must be tied to a principal use of which there is none.
Commissioner Eric Johnson asked if the wetlands were regulated by the city or the
state. Mr.Barnhart stated that both agencies are involved; the stormwater pond is
regulated by the city, and the wetlands are regulated by the state. Commissioner
Eric Johnson asked if the property could be tilled up. Mr. Barnhart stated no.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO CONFIRM THAT THE SALE OF
OUTLOT A,NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK IS CONSISTENT WITH •
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February 12,2013
• THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. THE PROPERTY MAY NOT BE PLATTED OR SUBDIVIDED.
2. THE WETLAND MAY NOT BE ALTERED.
3. NO STRUCTURES ARE ALLOWED.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5. General Business—None
6. Announcements
6.1 —A Planning Commission workshop will be held on February 26,2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Items for discussion include concept review of a convenience store and proposed ordinance
amendments.
6.2—The Comprehensive Plan update process will be starting soon. A consultant is
expected to be named sometime in the beginning of April.
6.3 -The Planning Commissioner are invited to attend the Volunteer Recognition event to
be held on March 6th.
6.4—Commissioner Paul Bell's term is expiring shortly and he is not seeking reappointment.
Jeremy Johnson has been appointed by the City Council to fill this vacancy. His term begins
after being sworn in at the February 26th meeting. The Commission thanked Commissioner
• Bell for his service.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BELL TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes pre{fared by De.:•- Huebner.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Chad Westberg,Vice`. 'r
Planning Commission
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