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04-25-2000 PC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, APRIL 25,2000 Members Present: Chair Mesich, Commissioners Baker, Chambers, Kuester, Morphew and Peterson Members Absent: Commissioner Schuster Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner; Stephen Wensman, Planner; Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meetina To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Mesich. 2. Consider 4/25/00 Plannina Commission Aaenda COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 25, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ITEM 5.6. - REQUEST BY WASH AND FILL OF MINNESOTA, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT (ELK RIVER CROSSING 2ND ADDITION, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. P 00-8 ITEM 5.7. - REQUEST BY WASH AND FILL OF MINNESOTA, INC. FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 00-12 ITEM 5.9. - REQUEST BY CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO RECOGNIZE SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED TOWN HOMES, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. OA 00-5 COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. Consider 3/28/00 Plannina Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 28, 2000, MINUTES. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 4. Plannina Commission Reoresentative to Attend City Council Meeting Commissioner Baker will attend the May 15, 2000, City Council meeting. 5.1. Reauest by Vicki Szews for Conditional Use Permit to Ooerate Montessori School. Public Hearina Case No. CU 00-13 Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 2 . Staff report by Michele McPherson. Vicki Szews is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a Montessori school at 555 Railroad Drive (former True Value Hardware site). The hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The school will occupy the central one-third of the building. Ms. Szews is working with the building official to meet state and local building code requirements. An outdoor play area is required by the state and is proposed to be located across the driveway access, to the east of the building. Ms. McPherson described safety issues in getting to the outdoor play area and how the applicant proposes to address those issues. A video tape of the site was shown. Staff recommends approval of the request with the three conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Baker asked how the play area would be surfaced. Ms. McPherson explained that the applicant would need to comply with the state licensing requirements for equipment and surface of the play area. Commissioner Morphew asked if there would be adequate parking if the parking stalls were eliminated as proposed. Ms. McPherson stated that they would comply with the number of required parking stalls. . Commissioner Kuester asked if the driveway access could be narrowed down. She felt that the wide access created a safety concern. Ms. McPherson noted that the access exceeds the code by 15 feet. Commissioner Kuester felt that the second access to the east be closed. Ms. McPherson suggested a compromise to be to asked the property owner to narrow the main entrance. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Vicki Szews, 19265 Dodge Street, applicant, explained that 12 inches of bark material will be placed over the asphalt in the play area, per state requirements. The playground equipment will also be approved by the state. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Morphew asked if any provisions have been made for speed limit or cautionary signage. He expressed his concern for having children cross the driveway to get to the play area. Ms. McPherson stated staff would work with the applicant on "Caution - Children Crossing" signage to alert drivers entering and exiting the driveway. Commissioner Baker asked the applicant what she expects the enrollment to be. Ms. Szews stated she expects it to be approximately 75 children. . Commissioner Kuester explaining that she would like to include a condition for the property owner (Barsody) to work with the City to reduce the width of the driveway access. Commissioner Baker asked if it would be necessary to reduce the driveway width if another type of business were using the building. Chair . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 3 Mesich felt there would be a safety problem with any other tenant as well, since the excess width of the driveway allows all types of erratic traffic movements. Ms. McPherson felt that staff could work with the property owner to address this issue. In response to a question by Commissioner Baker, Ms. McPherson explained where the play area is proposed to be located. She also explained that other tenants in the building include a printing shop, credit union, and an office for a local developer. Commissioner Baker expressed his concern for the traffic generated by these other uses. Commissioner Kuester asked if there would be school bus traffic to and from the site. Ms. Szews indicated that buses will be picking up children waiting in a designated pickup lane located 9 feet from the building, and will be supervised whenever children are present. Commissioner Baker asked how the walkway to the play area will be marked. Ms. Szews stated that a lane will be striped in yellow paint, and signage will be posted. Commissioner Kuester asked if there would be any type of physical separation between the walkway and the parking lot. Ms. Szews explained that there will be an eight inch high block curb. Chair Mesich asked if there was proper outdoor lighting. The property owner, Mr. Barsody, stated that there was lighting on the outside of the building, and also lighting in the parking lot. Commissioner Pederson asked if there would be enough room to relocate the lost parking stalls. Ms. McPherson stated that there should be adequate room. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY VICKI SZEWS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT 555 RAILROAD DRIVE, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-13, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL BE MET. 2. THE APPLICANT SHALL RECEIVE A LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PRIOR TO COMMENCING OPERATION. 3. SIGNAGE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE SIGN ORDINANCE. 4. PROPERTY OWNER WILL DECREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTH TO CONFORM TO CITY CODE, LOCATE THE DRIVEWAY ACCESS AS FAR AWAY FROM THE BUILDING AS POSSIBLE, AND THE PROPERTY SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH APPROPRIATE SAFETY SIGNAGE AS DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Reauest bv Marvbeth Dunn (Union Conqreaational Church) for Conditional Use Permit to Ooerate a Montessori School. Public Hearinq Case No. CU 00-14 Staff report by Michele McPherson. Marybeth Dunn is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a Montessori kindergarten, pre-school and daycare at the Union Congregational Church, 1118 4th Street. Ms. McPherson reviewed the site Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 4 . plan, hours of operation, and drop off and parking for the school. She noted that Ms. Dunn is working on an agreement with a neighboring property owner to lease space for the outdoor play area. Ms. McPherson stated she did not see an issue with parking and recommended approval of the request with the conditions noted in the staff. She recommended adding a fourth condition to address signage. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Marybeth Dunn, 19388 Oxford Avenue, applicant, stated that she would comply with the four conditions recommended by staff. She explained that she has a verbal agreement with the neighboring property owner to lease property for the outdoor play area, pending insurance coverage. Chair Mesich asked Ms. Dunn what type of signage she would be requesting. Ms. Dunn explained that she would like to place a sign in the back of the church to identify the entrance to the school. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY MARYBETH DUNN TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN, PRE-SCHOOL AND DA YCARE AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 1118 4TH STREET, CASE NO. CU 00-14, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: . 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL RECEIVE A LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE SCHOOL. 2. ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL BE MET. 3. A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEIGHBOR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY. 4. THE APPLICANT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE AND OBTAIN A SIGN PERMIT. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Reauest by Rvan Contractina for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearina Case No. CU 00-9 5.3. . Staff report by Steve Rohlf. Ryan Contracting, Co., on behalf of the property owner, Matt Fisher of Fisher Sand & Aggregate, is requesting a conditional use permit to mine nonmetallic material from the Vandenberg property. The area proposed to be disturbed by the mining is estimated to be 12.5 acres. The applicant proposes to remove approximately 150,000 cubic yards of fill from the site. Mr. Rohlf distributed revised plans and staff memo to the Commissioners. He indicated that in his original memo, he recommended denial of the request. but he has since received the information required to recommend approval. Mr. Rohlf explained that the mining operation is intended to be short term and that if it was being requested for a longer period of time, the applicant would have been required to go through the required licensing and permitting process. He added that this operation would only be permitted until the new Tyler Street Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 5 . project is completed. Mr. Rohlf reviewed the conditions of approval that he recommended be placed on the permit. Discussion followed regarding language to prohibit the use of public streets by the mining trucks. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY RYAN CONTRACTING CO., PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 00-9, WITH THE CONDITIONS AS STIPULATED IN THE STAFF REPORT UPDATE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION DATED 4/25/00, REGARDING: . DURATION OF OPERATION . HOURS OF OPERATION . HAUL ROUTE . OAK WILT EROSION AND DUST CONTROL . WORK WITHIN POWER LINE EASEMENT AND SETBACKS . SLOPES . GRAVEL TAX . RECLAMATION AND LETTER OF CREDIT; WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITION REGARDING HAUL ROUTE, AS FOLLOWS: . VEHICLES FROM THE SITE DO NOT USE PUBLIC ROADS UNLESS APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER, EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY CROSS TYLER STREET. FURTHER, THAT THE CROSSING OF TYLER STREET SHALL BE WITH ON-ROAD VEHICLES ONLY, ONCE THE CURB FOR THAT ROAD HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. THE PARTICULARS OF THIS STIPULATION SHALL BE COORDINATED BETWEEN THE CITY ENGINEER AND RYAN CONTRACTING. COMMISSIONER BAKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.4. Reauest bv Draasten ProDerties for Preliminary Plat tRolling Hills!. Public Hearinq Case No. P 00-6 staff report by Michele McPherson. Rod Dragsten of Dragsten Properties, is requesting preliminary plat approval for a 30 lot cluster subdivision on 113.6 acres located in the most northeasterly corner of the city limits. Ms. McPherson explained that the lots are located adjacent to a central ring road and cul-de- sac, with one road connecting to Jarvis Street. A connection is proposed from the ring road to the north property line, should the property to the north develop. The property consists of three 40-acre parcels. The 40 acre parcel to the west will be set aside for open space, and is currently partially in sod production. The subdivision will be located on Parcels A & B (80 acres total), with 28.36 acres of this area set aside for open space, also. The applicant proposes to refurbish the barn on Outlot A for use by the Association for storage of equipment. . Ms. McPherson reviewed the layout of the lots, lot sizes, access from Jarvis, pedestrian trails, grading and drainage, utilities, landscaping, tree preservation, . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 6 park dedication, architectural theme, and conservation easement and homeowner's association. Ms. McPherson noted that the area along the south side of the plat is seasonally wet and the trail there is proposed to be a mown trail, with no pavement or wood chips. The path near the north property line will be either wood chips or limestone. Ms. McPherson explained that the Park and Recreation Commission recommended a cash park dedication and that they recommended requiring the developer to grant a trail access easement on the 40-acre set aside parcel. (Outlot C) which would only be used if a regional recreational facility were developed adjacent to it. Staff recommends approval of the request with the 18 conditions outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Chambers felt there might be potential problems having public access on private property. Ms. McPherson stated that if that is a concern for the Commissioners, it should be included in their recommendation to the City Council. Commissioner Pederson asked if Condition #6 is needed, if the developer is installing the streetlights. Ms. McPherson stated that there would be a need for a streetlight on Jarvis and one on 226th Avenue. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. John Bogart of Bogart, Peterson and Associates, representing the developer, allowing public use of the trails. He stated that they would be happy to work with staff to develop the trails so that the public could use them. Chair Mesich asked the developer to explain the architectural theme they are proposing. Rod Dragsten, developer for the project, explained that the details of the theme have not yet been worked out. but included are yard lights at the property front setback, use of natural building materials, roof designs, front porches, and side-loaded garages on the larger lots. They are also proposing to install white split rail fencing along Jarvis to the north and south and around the barn. Chair Mesich asked what style of barn was on the property. Mr. Dragsten stated that the barn was white with brick on the front and had a mansard roof. He stated that the barn currently needs paint and a new roof. and that it will be owned and maintained by the homeowner's association. Commissioner Chambers asked what type of material would be used on the trails located on the high ground. Mr. Dragsten stated that they will probably use a crushed limestone. Chair Mesich asked if there would be sidewalk off Jarvis to the trails, since the developer was asking for a density bonus for the public use of trails. John Bogart stated that a sidewalk could be included. Chair Mesich stated he could not approve the density bonus without a sidewalk access. Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 7 . Mr. Dragsten stated that he feels they can address all the city engineer's concerns regarding the wetlands. He stated that they will work with staff regarding placement of the homes on the lots. Commissioner Mesich asked that the developer identify which lots will have side- load garages and front porches. Commissioner Kuester requested that the minutes reflect the basis for allowing density bonuses for this development as follows: o Creating an endowment for the land trust or homeowner's association for the maintenance of the conservation easement; o Increasing the preserved open space to 60 percent o Reusing a structure from the existing farmstead o Creating an architectural theme Greg Lindgren, 22851 Jarvis Street, stated that he attended a meeting regarding Burns Township sharing the cost with the City to blacktop Jarvis Street last year. He explained that they are still working with Phil Hals. Mr. Lingren stated that he was told it would cost the homeowners on Jarvis approximately $10,000 to pave the street. He felt that the additional 29 potential homeowners in this new development should be required to pay, as well, since they will be generating significantly more traffic. Mr. Lindgren noted that a residential development is going in to the north in Livonia Township and these people will also be using Jarvis. He asked that the city consider constructing more than a 5 ton road. . Glen Westphal, 23450 Verolite, Ramsey, adjacent property owner, expressed his concern that the northern trail is shown too close to his property. He asked that the city require the developer to fence the property and clearly mark the trails. He asked if the trails were public in the 40 acre set aside parcel, would there be road access. Mr. Westphal stated that he was concerned about liability if children were playing on his property and making tree forts. Mr. Westphal also expressed concern regarding his privacy with the trail being so close to his property. Ms. McPherson explained that the trails would be open to the public only if a large park is developed adjacent to the large open space. Rod Dragsten that he did not feel there would be a problem with people going onto Mr. Westphal's property, when the residents would have 60 acres of open space of their own. Mr. Westphal asked who would own the open space. Mr. Dragsten explained that the homeowners association would own the property. He noted that the trail indicated on the plan to the south was actually an existing trail which may have been an old logging path. . Mr. Westphal again asked that the developer be required to fence the property. Chair Mesich stated that it is not likely the city is going to require every development to be fenced. Mr. Westphal asked if the existing fence will remain or will it be taken down. Mr. Dragsten stated that they do not intend to take down the fence and it could be left, if that is what Mr. Westphal wants. . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 8 Mr. Westphal asked if motorized vehicles would be allowed in the open space. Ms. McPherson stated that motorized vehicles could be eliminated through the conservation easement and homeowners association. Mr. Westphal asked where the public accesses to the open space would be. Ms. McPherson stated that the only public access would be off Jarvis, but that would not stop people from accessing the site through neighboring private property. Commissioner Chambers stated that he was unsure how the public use of trails in the development will be viewed by the homeowners association. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Chair Mesich asked who would be assessed if Jarvis were blacktopped. Terry Maurer explained the city's policy to assess only the property with frontage on the public street to be improved. He added that the only way all the properties in this development could be assessed is if language were put into the developer's agreement. Discussion followed regarding assessing the development a fair share for blacktopping Jarvis. Chair Mesich suggested that a condition be included to address this issue. Terry Maurer stated that his memo addresses the issue, but a separate condition could be added to insure the issue was covered. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY DRAGSTEN PROPERTIES FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (ROLLING HILLS), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. P 00-6, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE FINAL PLAT. 2. THAT ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT. 3. THAT A HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION DOCUMENT BE PREPARED SUBJECT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT. 4. THAT STREETLIGHTS BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER UTILITIES. 5. THAT A LETTER OF CREDIT BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. 6. THAT PARK DEDICATION BE PAID AT THE RATE REQUIRED BY THE CITY FOR 11 LOTS PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 7. THAT AN ACCESS EASEMENT BE GRANTED TO THE CITY OVER THE 40-ACRE SET ASIDE FOR TRAIL ACCESS SHOULD A REGIONAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY BE CREATED ON AN ADJACENT PARCEL. Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 9 ----------- . 8. THAT 68.36 ACRES OF LAND BE PLACED IN A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO BE HELD EITHER BY THE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OR A QUALIFIED LAND TRUST. 9. THAT UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% OF THE IMPROVEMENT COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD. 10. THAT A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 11. THAT THE CLEVELAND STREET EXTENSION BE PAVED TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE. 12. THAT A GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN AND LIMITED DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 13. THAT A SEALCOAT FEE IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY BE PAID PRIOR RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 14. THAT A LANDSCAPE PLAN BE SUBMITTED THAT SHOWS ONE STREET AND ONE YARD TREE PER LOT AND ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS ALONG THE PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AND LOT 7, BLOCK 3. . 15. THAT ALL MAILBOXES IN THE DEVELOPMENT BE CLUSTERED. 16. THAT ANY TREES ON OR OFF SITE, NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PROTECTED SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIPLlNE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION OR STORAGE OF DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF GRADING. 17. THAT THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEPTIC SITES BE PROTECTED WITH SNOW FENCE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION OR STORAGE OF DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF GRADING. 18. THAT AN ENDOWMENT TO THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT HOLDER BE PROVIDED WHERE THE PRINCIPLE WOULD GENERATE SUFFICIENT ANNUAL INTEREST TO COVER THE HOLDER'S YEARLY COSTS TO ENFORCE THE CONDITIONS OF THE EASEMENT. 19. THAT THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A THEME WHICH IS DEFINED AND DOCUMENTED, INCLUDING THE LOCATION OF SIDE-LOADED GARAGES AND FRONT PORCHES. 20. THAT OWNERSHIP AND REMODELING OF THE BARN BE SPECIFICALLY DEFINED BY THE DEVELOPER. 21. THAT SIDEWALK AND TRAIL DETAILS BE PROVIDED, SHOWING A SIDEWALK TO . CONNECT JARVIS TO THE TRAIL SYSTEM, AND ALSO SHOWING WHERE THE TRAIL WILL GO THROUGH THE LOWLANDS AND WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 10 . 22. STAFF AND THE DEVELOPER SHALL REACH AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE DEVELOPER'S SHARE OF THE COST OF PAVING JARVIS STREET. COMMISSIONER MORPHEW SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.5. Reauest bv Caraill lGrea Ebert) for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearina Case No. CU 00-10 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Cargill has requested an amendment to their conditional use permit (CU 95-05) to construct a building to house storage/shop space and office area at the site located off 165th and Highway 10. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the building design, access, and parking. He noted that staff would like to see a more detailed landscape plan and include additional trees along 165th Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with one condition as stated in the staff report. Greg Ebert, applicant on behalf of Cargill, explained that they would be willing to plant additional trees as indicated by staff, but he was not sure were there was room to plant them. Mr. Ebert stated that the proposed building will match the other newer buildings. Chair Mesich asked if the parking was adequate. Mr. Harlicker stated that additional spaces have been added and they will have more parking than the ordinance requires. . Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY CARGILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 00-10, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. A LANDSCAPE PLAN IS APPROVED BY STAFF THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TREES ALONG 165TH AVENUE. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.8. Reauest bv Madison Marauette Realty Services for an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearina Case No. CU 00-11 Staff report by Steve Wensman. Madison Marquette Realty Services is requesting an amendment to their conditional use permit to increase the allowed sign height and area in Elk River Plaza. Madison Marquette proposes to increase the sign height from 19 feet to 30 feet and to increase the allowed sign area from 80 square feet to 126 square feet. A video was shown to illustrate the differences in height. Staff recommended approval of the amendment with the two conditions in the staff report to the Planning Commission. . Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 11 Lee Hoffman, representing Madison Marquette, thanked staff for their investigative work in preparing their report. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chambers asked if the signage were lit and how bright the signage would be. Mr. Hoffman explained that the signage would be lit internally behind colored panels. Ms. McPherson explained that the sign ordinance states that the "light wash" cannot extend beyond the property line. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED APPROVAL Of THE REQUEST BY MADISON MARQUETTE REALTY SERVICES fOR AN AMENDMENT TO THEIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED MONUMENT SIGN HEIGHT fROM 19 fEET TO 30 fEET, AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED SIGN AREA fROM 80 SQUARE fEET TO 126 SQUARE fEET, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-11, WITH THE fOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT A SIGN PERMIT IS OBTAINED fROM THE ELK RIVER PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ANY INSTALLATION Of SIGNS. 2. THAT NO CONifERS ON THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PROPERTY OR ALONG THE HIGHWAY 169 RIGHT-Of-WAY EAST Of THE SITE BE REMOVED WITHOUT CITY APPROVAL. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Steve Wensman reviewed the revised signage submitted by Snyders for their store. He asked the Commissioners for their opinion on the signage, and whether or not they felt the changes were significant enough to require additional review by them. Commissioner Kuester stated that she felt the signage and roof line treatment originally proposed was more consistent with the clinic building. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the changes made in Synders' signage did not warrant further review by the Commission. 6. Other Business 6.1. Uodate on Aoril17, 2000 City Council Meeting Michele McPherson reviewed action on planning issues by the City Council at their April 17, 2000, meeting. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 12 . The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, V~- ~1- Debbie Huebner Recording Secretary . .