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5.8 PCSR 02-28-1995 e-Q `� { ITEM NO. 5.8 tity of1 1kRiver MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Planner___(( ,-- DATE: February 28, 1995 SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment by the City of Elk River, Public Hearing Case No. OA 95-02 Request The City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment establishing a moratorium on multi-family development. Background At the January 12, 1995, Steering Committee meeting, the Steering • Committee recommended to the City Council that a moratorium be placed on all multi-family development until a complete analysis of the Comprehensive Plan is completed. This moratorium will allow the Steering Committee to complete the Comprehensive Planning process and review land use mix in the City without additional development occurring which may be inconsistent with the long range plan for the City. On January 23, the City Council passed a resolution ordering a public hearing on the proposed moratorium on multi-family development and directed City staff to grant no permits or approvals for any multi-family development until the ordinance establishing the moratorium has been acted upon. This moratorium shall be in effect for one year, unless earlier terminated by action of the City Council. The moratorium will not apply to buildings for which valid building permits have been issued prior to January 23, 1995. Attachments Minutes from the Steering Committee dated January 12, 1995 Memo to the Mayor and City Council dated January 23, 1995 Resolution and Ordinance pertaining to proposed moratorium • pc:moratori 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 • Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on construction of multi-family dwellings within the City of Elk River as outlined in the attached ordinance. • • pc:moratori Steering Committee Minutes Page 6 January 12, 1995 • has proposed that any new County road be provided with a biking/pedestrian area on one side. Emma Holzem stressed the need to preserve trees for environmental purposes. Randy Barney questioned what kind of businesses are proposed for east Highway 10. Steve Ach stated that the current zoning is industrial and commercial which allows a broad range of businesses. He stated that eventually uses would be similar to what is occuring along Highway 169. Steve stated that he would expect to see more of the larger retailers move out there if water and sewer were extended. LeRoy Brown, 10815 175th Avenue NW, questioned whether or not he would be assessed if the utilities did not go beyond the railroad tracks and 165th. Hank Duitsman stated an area of benefit would be determined by the City Engineer and those people would be assessed. Pete Salem, 19459 Tyler Street, expressed his concern regarding assessment costs for his property. He stated that he has a larger parcel which could only be divided into 2 lots, because of the wetlands. Hank Duitsman stated that wetlands would be excluded. Discussion followed regarding green acres deferment. It was noted that interest on assessments would still accrue on green acres property, even if the assessment itself did not have to be paid at that time. • 5. Other Business Chair Minton proposed that a comment phone line be set up for citizens to express their views on the overall visual aesthetics of the city and the image they would like to see projected. Committee members suggested that questions be included on an east-west corridor, bike/pedestrian pathways and housing mix. Discussion followed regarding R4-zoned property. MARY EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE A CITY- WIDE MORATORIUM ON ANY FURTHER R3 AND R4 MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT, UNTIL THE ZONING CAN BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE DURING THEIR REVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. DICK HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. Merry Sipe expressed her concern that she is not completely sure of where all these R3 and R4 properties are located. Pat Dwyer stated that this motion is a only a recommendation, and that the City Council would hold a public hearing before any decision would be made. Dick Hinkle stated that he feels the moratorium would prevent construction of apartments on property that is currently zoned for them, but may be under consideration for rezoning. He further expressed his concern that the Committee try to move as quickly as possible and not drag out the process. He stated that • he would like to see their work completed by the end of May if possible. THE MOTION CARRIED 13-1. CHRIS KREGER OPPOSED.