3.1. DRAFT MINUTES 05-22-2018 VA
City of
Elk Meeting of the
River Elk River Planning Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Mike Nicholas,Jill Larson-Vito,
Robert Rydberg,Alexander Feinstein,Brad Thiel, and John Jordan
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg, and
Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
Also Present: Councilmember Jennifer Wagner, Council Liaison
I. Call Meeting to Order Ae X
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning
Commission was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
2. Consider April 24, 2018, Planning Commission Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to
approve the April 24, 2018, Planning Commission agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
3.1 Consider April 24, 2018, Planning Commission Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner
Feinstein to approve the March 27, 2018, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion carried 7-0.
4.1. Color Sign Systems, Inc. (obo American National Bank), 17267 Yale
ST. NW
■ Digital Sign, Case No. CU 18-07
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
Dave Shannon, 4438 Napier Parkway, St. Michael,representing Color Sign,
indicated he would answer any technical signage questions on behalf of the applicant.
There being no one further to speak,he closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Commissioner Feinstein and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to
recommend approval ofthe request by Color Sign Systems, Inc. (obo
American National Bank) for a digital sign as the standards set forth in
Section 30-654 have been satisfied.
Motion carried 7-0.
4.2 Joseph Her— 21268 York St. NW
■ Beekeeping Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 18-08
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the request
with the conditions listed in the staff report.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
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Katie Eiler—21268 York St. NW,was there representing her husband, the
applicant, and able to answer questions on Joseph Eiler's behalf.
The Planning Commission asked if the applicant had any training with the keeping of
bees. Mrs. Eiler stated her husband has taken the certified bee class at the University
of Minnesota.
There being no one further to speak, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner
Nicholas to recommend approval of the request by Joseph Eiler for a
Conditional Use Permit for beekeeping, with the following conditions:
1. No more than eight (8) bee hives shall be allowed on the subject
property.
2. The apiary shall be setback 20 feet from side and rear property lines.
3. The apiary shall be setback 30 feet from any right-of-way.
4. Honey bee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames,
which shall be kept in sound and useable condition.
5. Each colony on the apiary site shall be provided with a convenient and
adequate source of water which must be located within ten feet of each
active colony on the applicant's property.
6. Materials from a hive such as wax combs or other materials that might
encourage robbing by other bees shall be promptly disposed of in a
sealed container or placed within a building or other bee and vermin-
proof eenclosure.
7. For each colony permitted to be maintained, there may also be
maintained upon the same apiary lot, one nucleus colony in a hive
structure not to exceed one standard nine and five-eights (9-5/8) inch
depth box, ten frame hive body with no supers.
8. Beekeeping equipment must be maintained in good condition,
including keeping the hives free of chipped and peeling paint if
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painted, and any unused equipment must be stored in an enclosed
structure.
9. Hives shall be continuously managed to provide adequate living space
for their resident honeybees in order to prevent swarming.
Motion carried 7-0.
4.3 City of Elk River— Ordinance Amendment
■ Ordinance Amendment related to beekeeping, Case No. OA 18-04
Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. .40
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. There being no_one to speak, Chair
Johnson closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Jordan thanked staff for taking into consideration the Planning
Commission's comments from prior meetings and felt staff looked at every concern
to make him feel comfortable with supporting this amendment.
Chair Johnson stated he also appreciated the time staff has put into this ordinance
amendment.
Commissioner Larson-Vito agreed with the previous comments and stated she was
comfortable supporting the ordinance amendment as presented.
Commissioner Nicholas felt this ordinance amendment, as presented,is a decent
compromise and appreciated the work staff did to modify it with the commission's
suggestions.
Commissioner Thiel stated the commission had good discussions and staff took all
those comments into account. He stated he would support it as written.
"Moved b Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded b Jordan to recommend
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approval of the Ordinance Amendment related to beekeeping, as outlined in
the staff report.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.1 General Business
There was no general business.
6.1 City Council Liaison Update
Councilmember Wagner stated she had nothing new to update the Planning
Commission from the latest City Council meeting.
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The Commission recessed at 6:50 p.m. in order to go into work session. The Commission
reconvened at 6:51 p.m.
7.1 Extreme Motor Park (ERX) — 21591 US Highway 169
■ Planned CUP and Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
The commission discussed traffic concerns, camping events, and ERX's vision by
expanding the scope and concept of their facility.
It was the consensus of the commission to support future expansion plans presented
by ERX, seeing it as a benefit to the community and drawing visitors into Elk River,
and support the vision of ERX with the introduction of new,, . es to the property to
better utilize their space on non-race days.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Eric Johnson
Plannin Commission Chair .'
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