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01-25-2000 PC MIN Also Present: Commissioner Appointee Pederson . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000 Members Present: Chair Mesich, Commissioners Chambers, Kuester, Baker, Morphew, and Schuster Members Absent: None Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker. Senior Planner; Stephen Wensman, Planner; Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meetinq To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:48 p.m. by Chair Mesich. 2. Consider 1/25/00 Plannina Commission Aaenda . COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 25, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: -ADD ITEM 3.A. - CONSIDERATION OF JANUARY 11, 2000, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES -ADD ITEM 6.4. - JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCL -ADD ITEM 6.5. - NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3. Consider 12/28/00 Planninq Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 28, 1999, MINUTES. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3.A. Consider 1 111/00 Special Meetin9 Minutes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 11, 2000, SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 4. Planninq Commission Representative to Attend City Council Meetin9 . Commissioner Mesich will attend the February 22, 2000, City Council meeting. . . . Planning Commission Minutes January 25. 2000 Page 2 5.1. 5.2. Request by Michael & Bonnie DeZelar for Conditional Use Permit for Private Kennel. Public Hearing Case No. CU 00-1 staff report by Scott Harlicker. Michael and Bonnie DeZelar, 13884 200th A venue NW (Hobbit Hills), have requested a conditional use permit for a private kennel. Mr. Harlicker stated that the DeZelars plan to have 6 to 8 Siberian Huskies which will be used for private recreational dog sledding. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Chair Mesich asked if there was any grass in the kennel area. Mike DeZelar, applicant, stated that the kennel was mostly grass with a concrete patio area. He noted that housing would be provided for each dog. Commissioner Baker asked if there may be a concern with the dogs barking. Mr. DeZelar explained that Siberian Huskies normally are not barkers. He noted that 3 of his neighbors already have dogs. Commissioner Baker asked if the neighbors were notified of his plans. Scott stated that the neighbors were notified as part of the public hearing process and no calls have been received. Mr. DeZelar stated that his wife is home during the day and would be able to monitor the dogs. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY MICHAEL AND BONNIE DEZELAR FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A PRIVATE KENNEL, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-1, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THERE BE NO ON-SITE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BREEDING OR BOARDING OR SELLING. 2. THAT THE PRIVATE KENNEL BE LIMITED TO 8 DOGS. 3. THAT THE ANIMAL WASTE BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. 4. THAT THE APPLICANT RECEIVE A PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Request by Arnie Mach for Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearinq Case No. CU 00-2 Staff report by Steve Wensman. Arnie Mach has requested an amendment to his conditional use permit to construct a small office for an auto sales and leasing business in one of the storage stalls at his Mini Storage facility located at 19844 York Avenue. Mr. Wensman reviewed parking, building issues and signage for the property. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions in the staff report. . . . Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2000 Page 3 Chair Mesich asked if the property would be hooked up to city sewer and water. Mr. Wensman stated that would be required. The Commissioners were in agreement to add this item as an additional condition of approval. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Chair Mesich asked if there would be any other employees in the office. Arnie Mach, applicant, stated that he would be the only one working out of the office. There being no further public comments, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ARNIE MACH FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-2, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT ALL PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF CU 99-10 ARE UPHELD. 2. THAT THERE BE NO ON-SITE STORAGE OF CARS RELATED TO THE SALES AND LEASING BUSINESS. 3. IF ADDITIONAL PARKING IS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE, THE DEMONSTRATED PARKING STALL SHALL BE INSTALLED UPON REQUEST BY THE CITY. 4. THAT ALL AUTO TRANSACTIONS OCCUR OFF-SITE. 5. THAT ANY NEW SIGNS CONFORM TO THE ELK RIVER SIGN ORDINANCE AND THAT A SIGN PERMIT BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ANY INSTALLATION OF SIGNS. 6. THE APPLICANT BE REQUIRED TO HOOK UP TO CITY SEWER AND WATER PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6.1. Update on 1/18/00 Citv Council Meetina Commissioner Chambers provided an update on planning issues reviewed by the City Council at their January 18, 2000, meeting. 6.2. Meeting Date Chanqe for February Planninq Commission Meeting The regular February Planning Commission meeting will be held on February 29, 2000, due to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd. 6.3. February 22, 2000, Orientation Session The City Attorney will facilitate an orientation session with the City Council and Planning Commission on February 22, 2000, after review of the planning issues. . . . Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2000 Page 4 6.4. Joint Meetina with City Council A joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council is scheduled for March 13, 2000. The annual meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on March 11, 2000. 8. Adiournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m. j)tUu qidwuG Debbie Huebner Recording Secretary