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04-18-1994 CC MIN e MEETING OF THE ELK VER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK VER CITY HALL MONDAY, AP L 18, 1994 Members Present: Vice Mayor Farber, Cou cilmembers Holmgren, Scheel and Dietz Members Absent: Mayor Duitsman Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administr tor; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk; Gary Schmitz, Assistant Planne ; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator Also Present: Dan Tveite, Planning Co mission Representative 1. Call Meetina To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereo , the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vic Mayor Farber. 2. Consider Aaenda -- Item 8.1 - Comprehensive Plan Repres ntative for Ward 2 - was added to the agenda Item 4.2 was deleted from the agenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED 0 APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED TH MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consider Consent Aaenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED 0 APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: 4.3. FINAL PAY ESTIMATE FOR WESTER AREA IMPROVEMENTS TO ARCON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AM UNT OF $21,699.11 - APPROVED 4.4. PAY ESTIMATE #3 FOR THE HIGHW Y 10 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS TO LATOUR CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,555.15. APPROVED 4.5. PAY ESTIMATE #5 FOR HERITAGE L NDING IMPROVEMENTS TO LATOUR CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AM UNT OF $9,261.06 - APPROVED 4.6. PAY ESTIMATE #1 FOR DEERFIELD III STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO W.B. MILLER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF 69,420.63 - APPROVED e 4.7. APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATIO FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE FOR CHURC OF ST. ANDREWS TO HOLD A RAFFLE ON JUNE 4 -APPROVED City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 2 e 4.9. SET-UP LICENSE FOR CHIN YUEN RESTAURANT AND ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB - APPROVED 6.1. REZONE REQUEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 ACRES FROM 11 TO R1 B - CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 16 6.4. REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF 6TH STREET - CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 16 7. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.1 . Chamber of Commerce update on buildina proiect for Main Street and Hiahwav 10 site Duane Kropuenske representing the Chamber of Commerce addressed the City Council regarding this issue. He informed the Council that the office, which has been donated by Dennis Chuba, must be moved next week. He stated that the Chamber is waiting for a final site plan from the City Engineer. Mr. Kropuenske requested that the site plan be completed as soon as possible and also requested that City Staff locate the site for the placement of the building. He stated that a landscaping plan will be presented to the Council for final approval. - The Council discussed the safety factor of having an empty building located on the property. Duane Kropuenske indicated that the house could be temporarily fenced. Discussion was held regarding the area previously used as a park and ride. It was indicated that the site has the potential of becoming a permanent park and ride location depending on the desire of the City and negotiations between MnDOT and the City. Mr. Kropuenske indicated that the Chamber has no concerns about other uses of the site as long as it is compatible and flows with the traffic. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ALLOW THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO MOVE THE BUILDING TO THE LOCATION AT MAIN STREET AND HIGHWAY 10 AND THAT STAFF BE ALLOWED TO SITE THE LOCATION FOR THE BUILDING AS SOON AS THE SITE PLAN IS COMPLETED, AND FURTHER THAT TEMPORARY FENCING BE PROVIDED BY THE CHAMBER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.2. Citv Hall Proiect Update This item was withdrawn from the agenda. 4.8. Consider auotes for Fire Department copv machine e Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the Fire Chief has received two quotes for a copy machine to be used by the Fire Department. The Fire Chief recommended the purchase of the lowest quote for a (Toshiba 1710 from Minnesota Copy Systems at $3,018) with the option to purchase the sorter at a later date. The City Administrator indicated that the money for the purchase of the machine would come out of the Fire Department Equipment Reserve account. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 3 e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A TOSHIBA 1710 COPIER FROM MINNESOTA COpy SYSTEMS AT A PURCHASE PRICE OF $3,018. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2. Update on screenina and environmental issues at Custom Motors Steve Rohlf indicated that the issues of screening of the site and discussion regarding the preliminary environmental review will be affected by the outcome of a zone change. This zone change has been initiated by the City of Elk River, however, it has been tabled. Steve Rohlf stated that both of these issues would come to the Council after the zone change is heard by the Council. Steve Rohlf updated the Council on a recent fire at the RDF plant. 6.7. & 6.8. Video presentation of aaenda items Gary Schmitz indicated that staff has prepared a video for agenda items 6.7 and 6.8. He requested the Council to review the video. He stated that staff could use these videos for other zoning presentations in the future. The Council reviewed the video at this time, however, discussion on items 6.7. and 6.8. was held until later on in the agenda. 6.13. Reauest to initiate a comprehensive land use plan amendment e Gary Schmitz stated that the City is requesting to initiate a comprehensive land use plan amendment. The area affected by the request is located north of Meadowvale Road, just east of McChesney Industrial Park. The request is to amend the land use in that area from L-I and HR to MR. This amendment would allow a single family home, which is currently zoned Light Industrial and classified as a legal non-conforming use, to become a permitted use and be consistent with the R3 zoning located immediately to the east. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO HAVE THE CITY INITIATE A REQUEST TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MAP FOR THE AREA LOCATED NORTH OF MEADOWVALE ROAD, EAST OF MCCHESNEY INDUSTRIAL PARK, FROM THE CURRENT DESIGNATION OF 1-1- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND HR-HIGH DENSITY TO MR-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.1. Ward 2 Comprehensive Plan T.F. Representative COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPOINT MERRY SIPE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE AS THE WARD TWO COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.2. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Discussion e Council member Scheel stated she felt it was very important that the land located north of County Road 33 be zoned to allow 2 1/2 acre parcels. She indicated that she could see no purpose for the 10 acre restriction. She indicated that she would like to see this changed during the comprehensive land use update. Council member Holmgren indicated that the Council is aware of her concern and stated that the concern would be passed onto the steering committee. He City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 4 e also suggested that she make a specific presentation to the steering committee regarding this issue. 8.3. Councilmember Holm<;lren Councilmember Holmgren informed the Council that he had a conflict with a Board of Review meeting and, therefore, would not be able to attend the April 21 City Council meeting. The conflict pertained to his employment. 9. Staff Update The City Administrator informed the Council that staff is receiving calls regarding the drainage improvement activity taking place in the Deerfield 3rd Addition. He indicated that other residents are requesting the City to correct their individual drainage problems. The City Council recessed at 6:52 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 6.3. Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Asohalt/Public Hearina - CU 94-7 e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Commercial Asphalt is requesting a two-year renewal of their conditional use permit for a temporary asphalt plant. Dan Tveite, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that there was opposition to the request at the Planning Commission public hearing. The opposition was mainly to the odor. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a one year renewal and with a review in June to see whether corrective action has been taken regarding the odor. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. Gary Sauer of Commercial Asphalt, indicated that they would be working on a solution to the odor problem. There being no further comments, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ASPHALT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 30% RECYCLED ASPHALT CAN BE USED IN THE OPERATION IN ORDER TO CONTROL ODOR. IF WEATHER CONDITIONS MAKE ODOR TOO NOTICEABLE, THE OPERATOR MUST TEMPORARILY REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF RECYCLED ASPHALT IN THEIR OPERATION UNTIL ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ALLOW THE 30% LEVEL TO CONTINUE. e 2. THAT THE LEAD CONCENTRATION IN FUEL OIL COMPLY WITH CURRENT MPCA REGULATIONS OR BE NO MORE THAN 4,000 MG/KG, WHICHEVER IS LESS. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 e e Page 5 FURTHER, THAT ANALYSIS OF LEAD CONCENTRATION BE PROVIDED AS PER MPCA'S REQUIREMENTS. 3. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 20% OPACITY IS ALLOWED FOR EMISSION FROM THE STACK FOR THIS OPERATION. 4. THAT PARTICULATE EMISSIONS BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF .04 GR/DSCF. THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BARTONS AND MPA INCLUDING TEST RESULTS BE COPIED TO THE CITY. 5. 6. THAT BARTONS BE ALLOWED TO USE BAGHOUSE FINES IN THEIR ASPHALT MIX, BUT THAT THESE FINES MUST BE KEPT IN AN ENCLOSURE TO AVOID WIND- BLOWN LEAD CONTAMINATION. 7. THAT THE NATURAL VEGETATION BETWEEN THE PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT AND HIGHWAY 169 BE LEFT TO ACT AS SCREENING. FURTHER, THAT ADDITIONAL PINES ARE PLANTED TO FURTHER SCREEN THIS AREA. 8. THAT DURING DRY PERIODS THE SITE MUST BE WATERED TO AVOID DUST. 9. THAT BARTONS REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COST OF REVIEWING THEIR PROPOSAL. THAT THE CITY HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS OPERATION DOWN IF THERE IS IMMINENT DANGER AND THAT CITY STAFF HAS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE PREMISES AT ANY REASONABLE HOUR FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION. 10. THAT THE NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE PLANT ARE FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. HOWEVER, HOURS CAN BE EXTENDED FOR SPECIAL CASES BY THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS LONG AS THE ADDITIONAL HOURS DO NOT CREATE A NUISANCE FOR SURROUNDING RESIDENCES. FURTHER MPCA NOISE LEVELS MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES DURING THE OPERATION OF THIS PLANT. 11. THAT THE BAGHOUSE FILTER IS TESTED ONCE PER MONTH FOR LEAKS AND THE RESULTS OF THOSE TESTS ARE COPIED TO THE CITY. 12. THAT THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE REVIEWED IN ONE YEAR AND A NEW PERMIT BE OBTAINED AT THAT TIME. 13. THAT STOCKPILES OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS NOT BE PLACED IN SURFACE WATER AND FURTHER THAT RUN-OFF FROM THESE STOCKPILES IS DIRECTED AWAY FROM ANY SURFACE WATER. THAT THE SIZE OF THE STOCKPILES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE USED IN ONE YEAR, BUT NOT NECESSARILY TO WHAT WILL BE USED IN ANY ONE GIVEN YEAR. FURTHER, THAT THE CITY UNDERSTANDS WITH THIS STIPULATION THAT SOME RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WILL BE RETAINED OVER THE WINTER SO THAT RECYCLING CAN START AT THE SAME TIME AS SPRING START UP FOR THE ASPHALT PLANT. 14. e THAT COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CITY STAFF TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS WITH NOISE IF THEY ARISE. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 6 e 15. AT STAFF'S DISCRETION, COMMERCIAL ASPHALT IMPLEMENT PART OR ALL OF THE ACTIONS IDENTIFIED BY STAFF TO ELIMINATE SEDIMENT FROM BEING INTRODUCED TO THE POND ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 169. 16. COMMERCIAL ASPHALT SHALL REDUCE ODOR FROM THEIR PLANT TO ACCEPTABLE LEVELS BY MODIFYING THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES OR PLANT EQUIPMENT. THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL REVIEW THE ODOR ISSUE AGAIN IN JUNE OF 1994. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.5. Administrative Subdivision Reauest bv Arlon Molde/Public Hearina - AS-94-06 Gary Schmitz indicated that Arlon Molde is requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a 10.8 acre parcel into a 7.2 acre parcel and a 3.6 acre parcel. Both lots would have frontage on County Road No. 1 and are located west of County Road No.1, just north of Woodland Trails Park. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY ARLON MOLDE TO DIVIDE 10.8 ACRES INTO ONE 7.2 ACRE PARCEL AND ONE 3.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: e 1. PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $450 BE PAID TO THE CITY PRIOR TO RECORDING. 2. A TREE PROTECTION PLAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. 3. PRIOR TO RECORDING, THE APPLICANT MUST SHOW THAT THE EXISTING HOME MEETS ALL R1 A SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.6 & 6.7. Administrative Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit reauest by James Rossman/public hearina - AS 94-03 and CU94-06 Gary Schmitz stated that James Rossman is requesting a conditional use permit for a zero lot line development (shared driveway) and an administrative subdivision to divide Mr. Rossman's existing parcel into two parcels. Gary Schmitz indicated that the existing detached garage would have to be moved on the parcel containing the house, if the lot were subdivided. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. e Jim Rossman, owner of the property, read a letter from himself, addressed to the City Council. Mr. Rossman indicated that he does not intend to limit the future development of the new lots to only the concept of a shared driveway, which is requested by the City. Mr. Rossman requested approval of his request with the following conditions: City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 7 e 1. If the lot owner wishes to exercise the right to use a shared driveway concept, a Cross Easement Agreement would have to be recorded. 2. Upon recording of the new legal. the garage currently located on the property may only be used by the adjoining residence at 406 Main St. for non-commercial use. 3. The 1994 taxes be paid in full prior to recording the new subdivision. The Council discussed these options. It was the consensus that an opinion from the attorney was necessary to determine if the garage could stay on a parcel by itself. Council member Dietz indicated he was not in favor of allowing a storage building on a lot as the primary structure. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she had no problem with the storage building being located on the lot by itself. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE MAY 16 COUNCIL MEETING, UNTIL THE CITY RECEIVED A LEGAL OPINION ON THE ISSUE OF THE STORAGE BUILDING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.8. Consider Reauest for Preliminary Plat (Elk Park Center 2nd Addition) by Kraus- Anderson of Elk River, Inc.JPublic Hearina AS 94-7 e Gary Schmitz indicated that Kraus-Anderson has requested to plat two lots which will be known as Elk Park Center 2nd Addition. The two lots are exceptions from the Elk Park Center 1 st Addition and are known as Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlot A. Lot 1. block 1 is the balance of Mr. Dickenson's property which has not been included as part of Elk Park Center's shopping center. Outlot A is the location where the 4 single family homes currently exist that will be purchased by Kraus- Anderson and made part of the storm drainage pond to serve the Elk Park Center Project. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ELK PARK CENTER 2ND ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OUTLOT A INCLUDE A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LOT TO COINCIDE WITH THE STORM DRAINAGE POND. 2. TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATER CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800 PER ACRE BE PAID FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 3. ALL HOMES WITHIN OUTLOT A SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF COUNCIL ACTION. 4. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL DESIGN AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR ELK PARK CENTER. e 5. APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS BE INCLUDED ON THE PLAT AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 8 e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.9. Conditional Use Permit Reauest by Joe Busillo/Public Hearina - CU 94-05 Gary Schmitz indicated that Mr. Busillo is applying for a conditional use permit to sell exotic birds from his home at 19550 Lowell Street. The business will consist of breeding exotic birds and selling the baby birds on evenings and weekends. Mr. Busillo will be the only employee. Dan Tveite, Planning Commission indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with four stipulations. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. Councilmember Scheel questioned the applicant as to noise level, vaccination of the birds and location of the birds. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JOE BUSILLO TO SELL EXOTIC BIRDS FROM HIS HOME LOCATED AT 19550 LOWELL ST. WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE HOURS OF OPERATION BE AS PER CITY CODE. 2. MR. BUSILLO MAINTAIN ENOUGH ROOM IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR CUSTOMER VEHICLES DURING OPERATING HOURS. e 3. SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO TWO SQUARE FEET MOUNTED FLAT ON THE WALL OF THE DWELLING. 4. THIS USE IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW BY STAFF TO ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IS MAINTAINED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.10. Conditional Use Permit - Reauest by James Thompson/Public Hearina CU-94-04 Gary Schmitz indicated that James Thompson is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a sales lot and consignment sales for used automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats at. 9945 Highway 10. Dan Tveite indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with 8 conditions. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JAMES THOMPSON TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT AND CONSIGNMENT SALES AT THE LOCATION OF 9945 HIGHWAY 10, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: e 1. THE ENTIRE PARKING AND DISPLAY AREA BE OVERLAYED WITH A BITUMINOUS SURFACE AND STRIPED. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 9 tit 2. NO DISPLA YOF VEHICLES BE ALLOWED ON LANDSCAPED AREAS. 3. THE TRASH RECEPTACLE ON THE SITE BE SCREENED WITH MATERIALS COMPATIBLE WITH THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BUILDING. 4. DISTURBED AREAS NOT DEVOTED FOR BUILDING, PARKING, OR DRIVE BE LANDSCAPED WITH AT LEAST SOD TO MINIMIZE EROSION. 5. NO REPAIR OF VEHICLES BE ALLOWED EXCEPT MINOR WORK ON VEHICLES OWNED BY THE BUSINESS. 6. THE ENTRANCE FROM HIGHWAY 10 BE WIDENED TO 24 FEET IN WIDTH TO ACCOMMODATE TWO WAY TRAFFIC AND A PERMIT FROM MNDOT BE OBTAINED, IF NECESSARY, FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF- WAY. 7. A DRAINAGE PLAN APPROVED BY STAFF BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS. 8. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY LINE NEAR THE BUILDING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e 6.11 . Reauest for Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezonina by the City of Elk River/Public Hearina - LU 94-2 and ZC 94-3 Gary Schmitz indicated that the City is requesting an amendment to the comprehensive land use plan changing the land use from HR to MR at the location of the NW corner of the intersection of Gary Street and Orono Road. The City is also requesting a zone change from R4 to R 1 C for the same location. Vice Mayor Farber opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. Dan Tveite indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the land use and rezoning requests. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT CHANGING THE LAND USE FROM HR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO MR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) IN THE AREA OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GARY STREET AND ORONO ROAD BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE LAND USE PLAN CHANGE WILL PROVIDE CONTINUITY WITH THE INTENDED USE AS PARK AND THE EXISTING PARK AREA. 2. THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF MULTI-FAMILY LAND-USE AND IS TRYING TO ACHIEVE AN APPROPRIATE MIX BY INCREASING LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES. e COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. City Council Minutes April 18, 1994 Page 10 e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO REZONE A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GARY STREET AND ORONO ROAD FROM R4 (MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R1 C (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. TIMES AND CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED TO WARRANT THE REZONING FROM MULTI-FAMILY TO SINGLE-FAMILY. 2. REZONING WILL BETTER REFLECT THE INTENDED USE OF THE PROPERTY AS PUBLIC PARK. 3. THE REZONING WILL PROVIDE CONTINUITY WITH THE REMAINDER OF ORONO PARK, WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED R1C AND COMPATIBILITY WITH THE SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREAS TO THE SOUTH AND EAST. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.12. Rezone Reauest by the City of Elk River - ZC 94-02 This item pertains to the same issue as #6.1. 10. Adiournment e There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MEETING. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 8: 14 a.m. i~~eraY City Clerk e