3.1. DRAFT PC MINUTES 09-24-2019
Meeting of the
Elk River Planning Commission
Held at Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Jill Larson-Vito, Robert
Rydberg, and Brad Thiel
Members Absent: Commissioners Perry Beise, Alexander Feinstein, and John Jordan
Also Present: City Council Liaison Nate Ovall
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Planning Intern George Brenzel,
and Sr. Admin. Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
2. Consider August 27, 2019, Planning Commission Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito
to approve the August 27, 2019, Planning Commission agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consider July 23, 2019, Planning Commission Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to
approve the July 23, 2019, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
4.1. Auto-Rec Bodyworks Inc. – 21475 US Highway 169
Amend CUP to allow construction of accessory structure, Case No.
CU 19-14
Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He also explained if this Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) is approved, it would take the place of a previously approved CUP
from 2016 (CU 16-04).
Commissioner Thiel asked what the tree requirements were.
Mr. Carlton explained the requirements of one tree is required for every 40 lineal feet
of perimeter plus three more and indicated a tree survey would be conducted by
staff.
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Commissioner Rydberg asked if the applicant had expressed any objection to the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Carlton stated he spoke to the applicant before the meeting and indicated he had
no objections to the conditions as proposed.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, Chair
Johnson closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to
recommend approval of the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for
Auto-Rec Bodyworks Inc. to allow for construction of an accessory structure
with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-
654:
1. Variance (V 19-07) shall be approved.
2. The approved Conditional Use Permit (CU 16-09) will become void.
3. The property cannot be used for residential dwelling purposes.
4. The building shall meet all building and fire codes.
5. The building shall be inspected by the city’s Building Official and Fire
Marshal to verify compliance with all building and fire codes and all
identified violations must be addressed prior to issuance of any new
building permit for the property.
6. All septic systems must provide a certificate of compliance or notice of
noncompliance, for the existing septic system, and must be signed by
a licensed inspection business or by a qualified employee certified as
an inspector who is authorized by the local unit of government. The
certificate of compliance or notice of noncompliance must be
submitted to the local unit of government no later than 15 days after
any compliance inspection.
7. All vehicles stored on the premises shall be stored within an area
which is screened by a 6 (six) foot high 100% opaque fence.
8. There shall be no repair or maintenance of vehicles outside of the
building.
9. Car, truck, RV, and marine sales shall not be allowed.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. General Business
There was no general business.
6.1 Council Liaison Update
Commissioner Rydberg will attend the September 16 City Council meeting as
Planning Commission representative.
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7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
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Eric Johnson
Planning Commission Chair