July 27, 1995 Steering Committee MinutesaRN" r'
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER STEERING COMMITTEE
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
JULY 27, 1995
Members Present: Chair Minton, Committee Members Marly Glines, Mary Eberley,
Dave Anderson, Bill Birrenkott and Chris Kreger.
Members Absent: Committee Members Dick Hinkle, Mark Lucas, Arne Engstrom,
Keith Holme, Hank Duitsman, Lloyd Barthel, Mary McDevitt and
Merry Sipe
Staff Present: Steve Ach, City Planner; Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary
1. Call Meeting To Order
The July 27, 1995 meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chair Minton.
2. Consider July 27, 1995 Steering Committee Agenda
BILL BIRRENKOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 27, 1995 STEERING COMMITTEE
AGENDA. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider July 6, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes
MARY EBERLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 6, 1995 STEERING COMMITTEE
MINUTES. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Consider Residential Development
A-1 (Agricultural Conservation District
Discussion was carried on regarding recommendations made by the Steering
Committee for the A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district for cluster development.
MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT WHEN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS APPROVED, LANGUAGE SHOULD BE CLARIFIED IN THE
ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH SPECIFIES HOW THE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT IS DETERMINED. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
R I a (Single Family Residential District
Discussion was carried on regarding the clustering concept and incentive
options.
MARY EBERLEY MOVED THAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THE RIIA
DENSITY REMAIN THE SAME, ADDING AN OPTION TO ALLOW CLUSTER
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DEVELOPMENT. CONDITIONS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE A
MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF ONE ACRE, AND REQUIRING FIFTY -PERCENT (507.) OF
DEVELOPABLE LAND BE FOREVER PRESERVED USING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT.
MARLY GLINES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. CHRIS
KREGER OPPOSED.
R 1 c (Single Family Residential)
Steve Ach provided an overview of areas of the city in R1c zoning districts.
Members of the Steering Committee discussed pros and cons of increasing the
10,000 square foot minimum lot size in the R I c districts.
MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL CONSIDER INCREASING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN CERTAIN AREAS OF
R1 C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS TO 14,000 SQUARE FEET,
WITH A MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE OF 90 FEET, IN ORDER TO PROTECT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS SUCH AS STEEP SLOPES, PRESERVATION OF TREES,
AND WETLANDS. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL CONSIDER INCREASING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN RI (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTSRICTS TO 11,000 SQUARE FEET WITH A 13,000 SQUARE
FOOT AVERAGE LOT SIZE. CHRIS KREGER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
MARY EBERLEY MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL CONSIDER CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES
CURRENTLY ZONED R1 B TO R1 C, AND TO CHANGE CERTAIN R1 C ZONED
PROPERTIES TO R1 D, AS DETERMINED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. DAVE
ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Discussion of rear setbacks in residential zoning districts.
MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THE PLANNING
COMMISSION CONSIDER CHANGING THE REAR SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS FROM THE EXISTING TEN (10) FOOT REQUIREMENT
TO THIRTY-FIVE (35)-FEET. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Urban Service Area in the Southeastern Portion of the City T Cn`I�
Chris Kreger suggested that the urban service boundary be expanded
eastward, leaving the zoning designation as it currently exists. He also suggested
requiring sewer and water overlays for developments in this area. He stated he
felt it was necessary to establish these boundaries now, even though there are
no plans to extend services, to provide for orderly development in the future.
The possibility of rezoning portions of the southeastern Rla district to A-1
Agricultural was discussed.
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Members of the Committee expressed concern for taking any action regarding
changes in zoning or in the urban service boundary, due to the fact that
discussion of this particular area was not advertised.
CHRIS KREGER MOVED TO TABLE DISCUSSION OF LOT SIZES AND URBAN SERVICES
IN THE SOUTHEAST PLANNING AREA. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Chris Kreger requested that some type of reference to this motion be placed in
the Star News.
Parks and Recreation Discussion
Rolf Anderson reviewed information presented in Stephen Rohlf's memo
regarding the Master Park Plan Update.
Discussion followed regarding whether or not there was a need to have a
zoning/land use designation for parks and open space.
CHRIS KREGER MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDE THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE, AS FOLLOWS:
ALL EXISTING CITY PARKS BE ZONED AS PARK AND DESIGNED OPEN SPACE
ON THE LAND USE MAP.
2. THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON THE SHERBURNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
PARKING LOT BE CHANGED FROM LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO OS (OPEN
SPACE).
DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
6. Tentative Schedule of Uocomina Meetings
August 77 - Summary of recommendations, map revisions
September 21 - Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Plan Update
Other Business
Planning Commission Chair Louise Kuester requested the Steering Committee
provide more information on the proposed townhome zoning designation, and
indicate areas where townhomes may be appropriate.
Members of the Steering Committee suggested that townhomes may be
appropriate for buffering in areas adjacent to U.S. Highways, major arterials, and
in areas of transition.
Adjournment
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There being no further business, BILL BIRRENKOTT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6.0.
The meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee adjourned at 9:25
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debbie Kleckner
Recording Secretary