09-09-2014 PC MIN City of
ElkWorksession of the Elk River Planning Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Andrew Crook,Jeremy Johnson, Mark
Konietzko,Jill Larson-Vito and Thomas Petschl
Members Absent: Mike Keller
Staff Present: Deputy Director, Community Operations and Development Jeremy Barnhart
I. 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 Eric Johnson.
2. Consider 9/9/2014 Planning Commission Agenda
The September 9, 2014 Planning Commission workshop agenda was approved.
3. Discuss Focused Area Study Rezoning
Mr. Barnhart reviewed the Permitted and Conditional uses. Barnhart noted the basis for the
ordinance was the FAST plan, and the concern by the property owners of zoning them out
of their homes and businesses.
Discussion followed regarding the former Saxon Motors site and the current Cornerstone
Auto site and what impacts the implementation of the plan will have on these properties.
Commissioner Konietzko questioned car sales in Office Village. It was the consensus to add
car/RV marine sales.
Barnhart reviewed the bulk regulations and the design standards. Commissioners, by
consensus, supported the bulk regulations as outlined. It was the consensus of the
commission to not have a stringent design guideline for the Station Area Village as this may
impede the use of the warehousing.
4. Other Business - None
5. Adjournment
The worksession meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Planning Commission Worksession Minutes Page 2
September 9,2014
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
Eric Johnson, Chair,Planning Commission
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