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4.1. PC DRAFT MINUTES 08-24-2021 WA City of Elk Meeting of the River Elk River Planning Commission Held at Elk River City Hall Tuesday,July 27, 2021 Members Present: Chair Jill Larson-Vito, Commissioners Perry Beise,Eric Johnson, John Jordan, Craig Keisling, and Robert Rydberg Members Absent: None Also Present: Councilmember/Liaison Mike Beyer Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg and Sr. Admin. Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green I. Call Meeting to Order + N* Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,<themeeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:51 p.m. by Chair Larson-Vito. 2. Consider July 27, 2021, Planning Commission Agenda ft ,.. Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to approve the July 27, 2021, Planning Commission agenda. Motion carved 6-0. 3. Consider June 22, 2021, Planning Commission Minutes Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the June 22, 2021, Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 6-0. 4.1 Roger Derrick representing Tall Pines 2 — 18409 Line Ave. NW ■ Zone Change from Business Park to Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), Case No. ZC 21-03 ■ Conditional Use Permit Establishing a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), Case No. CU 21-09 ■ Preliminary Plat of Tall Pines P.U.D. Third Addition, Case No. P 21-08 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Planning Commission Page 2 July 27,2021 ----------------------------- Commissioner Johnson asked if there were any concerns with the intersection of Main and Line being obstructed,is there proper access for emergency services being the road is one way in, one way out. Mr. Carlton stated when police and fire staff review the submitted plans, there were no additional concerns brought up regarding accessibility or access issues besides Appendix D of the fire apparatus code for truck accessibility. Commissioner Jordan asked if the street would be public or private. Mr. Carlton stated it was a private street,28'wide. Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson stated he felt the proposed townhomes and setting was a good contrast between the townhomes located to the north. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of the request by Roger Derrick representing Tall Pines 2 LLC for a Zone Change from Business Park (BP) to Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), with the following condition: 1. A PUD agreement be approved by the City Council prior to recording the Zone Change. Motion carried 6-0. Ih- Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to recommend approval of the request by Tall Pines 2 LLC for a Conditional Use Permit Establishing a PUD, with the following conditions: 1. A PUD Agreement shall be developed and signed by both parties prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Streets and access must comply with MN State Fire Code Chapter 5 and Appendix D. 3. Provide detail connections to sewer and water systems and ensure the watermain is looped. 4. Staff approval of all site, utility, engineering, and landscaping plans. 5. Hydrants must be spaced to ensure all portions of a residence are within 250 feet of a hydrant. 6. DNR approval of all wetland permits related to the proposed wetland fill. 7. A homeowner's association must be established, subject to review and approval of the city attorney, and shall be responsible for all, landscaping, snow clearing, and regular maintenance of private drives and driveways. 8. Approval of an updated landscape plan 9. Adjacent homes shall not be the same color. IN' ' wEe'fE'oReEr" Planning Commission Page 3 July 27,2021 ----------------------------- 10. Provide a trail connection from the end of the private cul-de-sac to the trail along the west side of Twin Lakes Road or to the development to the north. 11. No more than two of the same fagade design/details shall be adjacent to one another. 12. Mailboxes shall be clustered and located on the private street. 13. Construct a sidewalk from the south side of the entrance to Tall Pines PUD second addition to the south side of this project area. Motion carried 6-0. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of the request by Tall Pines 2 LLC for the Preliminary Plat of Tall Pines Third Addition P.U.D. on the condition that the Council approves the related Zone Change (ZC 21-03) and Conditional Use Permit (CU 21-08). Motion carried 6-0. 6. General Business Mr. Carlton reported Commissioner Alexander Feinstein submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission effective today. Mr. Carlton stated they have a resident who had previously submitted his application to serve on the Planning Commission and will discuss appointment with him if he is still interested. Mr. Carlton stated the Comprehensive Plan final draft will be available late this week or early next week. He stated he will email it to the commission when it becomes available and will post the draft on the city's website. An open house will be held Monday,August 23 from 4-7 p.m. to allow comments and questions from the public. He indicated a public hearing will be scheduled for the August 24 Planning Commission meeting to take public comment. Additional opportunities for feedback will be offered at a tent at the downtown farmers market and he was looking for members of the CPAC group to cover shifts at the tent to field questions. The draft will then be brought to the City Council for a public hearing at the September 20 meeting. 6. Council Liaison Update Councilmember Beyer provided an update to the Planning Commission about recent city council activities. IN' ' wEe'fE'oReEr" Planning Commission Page 4 July 27,2021 ----------------------------- 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green. Tina Allard City Clerk Jill Larson-Vito Planning Commission Chair 111`41MURE . . .. . . . . . .