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Meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Members Present: Vice Chair Mark Konietzko, Commissioners Andrew Crook,Alexander
Feinstein,Jill Larson-Vito, Mike Nicholas and Brad Thiel
Members Absent: Chair Eric Johnson
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg,Planner
BrieAnna Simon and Sr.Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner
Also Present: C ouncilmemb er Burandt, Council Liaison
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 Vice Chair Konietzko.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider August 23, 2016, Planning Commission Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to
approve the August 23, 2016, Planning Commission agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
4.I Consider July 26, 2016, Board of Adjustments Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Feinstein and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to
approve the July 26,2016, Board of Adjustments minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
4.2 Consider July 26, 2016, Planning Commission Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Nicholas and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to approve
the July 26,2016,Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
5.I Progressive Builders
• Conditional Use Permit— Establish River Park Meadows PUD
• Preliminary Plat— River Park Meadows, Case No. P 16-15
The staff report was presented by Zack Carlton. Staff recommended approval of the
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p ry p at with the conditions as stated in the staff report to the Commission.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
August 23,2016
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
Kathy Artman, 19159 Ivanhoe Drive NW—questioned the future use of Outlot C,who
will maintain it and what it will look like,and the timeline for the project. She stated that it
is already noisy at the site.
Mr. Carlton stated that construction will start this year. He explained that the street will be
torn up to replace the water lines. Outlot C is a stormwater pond which the city will own and
maintain. He stated that he was not sure what the maintenance plans would be and would
need to check with engineering.
Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Feinstein to
recommend approval of the request by Progressive Builders for a Conditional Use
Permit to establish the River Park Meadows PUD,with the following conditions:
1. Street lights shall be installed as required by Elk River Utilities.
2. All mailboxes shall be clustered.
3. Staff approval of all required plans,including landscaping and utility plans.
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Commissioner Nicholas and seconded by Commissioner Crook to
recommend approval of the request by Progressive Builders for Preliminary Plat
approval for River Park Meadows,with the following conditions:
1. Address all comments in the comment letter dated August 16,2016.
2. Staff approval of updated Preliminary Plat.
Motion carried 6-0.
5.2 City of Elk River—Ordinance Amendment
• Ordinance Amendment relating to Recycling Processing Centers, Case No. OA 16-
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The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. He noted that the words, "and
motorcycles" should be struck from the language in the definition.
Commissioner Crook asked how the number of vehicles allowed would be addressed. MR.
Leeseberg explained that it would depend on the size of the property.
Vice Chair Konietzko opened the public hearing. There being no public comment,Vice
Chair Konietzko closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Larson Vito and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to
recommend approval of the request by the City of Elk River for an ordinance
amendment to Section 30-1, Definitions, relating to Recycling Processing Centers,
Case No. OA 16-10. Motion carried 6-0.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 3
August 23,2016
., 5.2 City of Elk River— Ordinance Amendment
• Ordinance Amendment relating to Tree Ordinance, Case No. OA 16-1 I
The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. Staff recommended approval of the
ordinance amendment as proposed.
Vice Chair Konietzko opened the public hearing. No one appeared for this item. Vice
Chair Konietzko closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Feinstein and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to
recommend approval of the request by the City of Elk River Elk River for an
Ordinance amendment to Section 30-934, relating to credits for tree planting
requirements, Case No. OA 16-11. Motion carried 6-0.
6.1 City Council Liaison Update
Councilmember Burandt reviewed the August 15, 2016, City Council actions taken on the
planning items from the July 26, 2016,Planning Commission meeting.
Zack Carlton noted that he distributed an updated rotating schedule for the Planning
Commission attendance at City Council meetings.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission
adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
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