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4.1. DRAFT PC MINUTES 02-23-2022 WA City of Elk Meeting of the River Elk River Planning Commission Held at Elk River City Hall Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Members Present: Chair Jill Larson-Vito, Commissioners Perry Beise,Dennis Booth, Eric Johnson,Tony Mauren, Craig Keisling, and Rob Rydberg Members Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton and Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg I. Call Meeting 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 Larson-Vito. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider January 25, 2022, Planning Commission Agenda Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to approve the January 25, 2022, Planning Commission agenda. Motion carnet') 70. Aa...,A 4. Consider December 21, 2021, Planning Commission Minutes Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to approve the December 21, 2021, Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 7-0. 5.1 Knife River, 11650 225" Ave NW ■ Amendment to Conditional Use Permit CU 97-02 & Cu 20-10 to allow for continued mineral extraction operations, Case No. CU 22-01 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Commissioner Johnson asked how the city could know the applicant is adhering to the conditions. Mr. Carlton stated that it was complaint based. The penalty for non-compliance would be the license not being renewed. Planning Commission Page 2 January 25,2022 Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. Mark Magnuson, representing Knife River, added that part of the entrance was also paved which has helped reduce the amount of dirt tracked onto the roadways. There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit authorizing continued mineral extraction, specifically operation of the asphalt plant and hauling operations on the properties authorized under CU 97-02, CU 09-14, and CU 20-10 with the following conditions: 1. All previous conditions of approval included in CU 97-02, CU 09-14, and CU 20-10 remain in place. 2. Staff approval of a new reclamation plan for the entire site, to include a timeline for completion of the mineral extraction operations. Motion carried 7-0. 5.2 Cargill Animal Nutrition, PID 75-013-2100 ■ Conditional Use Permit authorizing expansion of an approved agricultural research facility (feed mill), Case No. CU 22-03 Mr. Carlton presented the staff repor4' argifflH Commissioner Rydberg confirmed thwas also working on constructing another building on the site. ;. 101001—- 10 Chair Larson-Vito o ened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit authorizing expansion/modification of the existing agricultural research facility by replacing the existing feed mill as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 7-0. 5.3 ISD #728 and Wold Architects & Engineers, 600 School St, NW ■ Conditional Use Permit for 1,000 sq. ft. expansion of an Educational Institution (Lincoln Elementary), Case No. CU 22-02 Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. IN' ' wEe'fE'oReEr" Planning Commission Page 3 January 25,2022 Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit authorizing expansion of the existing educational use as the standards set forth in Section 30-654 have been satisfied. Motion carried 7-0. 5.4 DeMars Signs obo Salvation Army, 19463 Evans St. NW ■ Conditional Use Permit amending the wall sign requirements for the Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement, Case No. CU 22- 04 Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.` '! Chair Larson-Vito opened the public heart guw Tim Olson, DeMars Signs, asked that the Salvation Army sign be allowed. There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Ik " Commissioner Rydberg suggested a future discussion on making the PUD conform to the C-3 for signage. Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit amending the Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit Development design standards for CIC No. 73 - Northbound Crossing Condominium, Unit 1, to allow wall signage consistent with the Highway Commercial zoning district. Motion carried 7-0. 5.5 Royal Oak Acquisitions LLC and St. Elk River MN LLC, 10752 168" Cir NW ■ Conditional Use Permit amendment to CU 21-02, Case No. CU 22-05 Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend approval of the amended Conditional Use Permit, removing �r},�,aVgwEe'fE'o ReEr A " Planning Commission Page 4 January 25,2022 ----------------------------- Condition #1 from CU 21-02 as the previously required easement is no longer required for access to the adjacent parcel. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Ordinance Amendment: Administrative Review of Permitted Uses Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Commissioner Beise asked if there had been any problems with the administration of the ordinance. Mr. Carlton clarified that there have been questions but no roblems. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to recommend an ordinance outlining the administrative review process for permitted uses. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Carlton stated that the February Planning ssion meeting would be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. -------------------------- Council recessed at 7:00 and re ened at 7:00 p.m. to continue the work session. 8. The Mullins Group, Inc. ■ Concept Review for the Main and Gates redevelopment site, Case No. CR 22-01 Carlton presented the staff report. Matt Mullins, The Mullins Group, and Dean Dovolis, Principle at DJR Architecture,were in attendance representing the developer,4125 Sub S Corp. Mr. Mullins stated there was a demand in Sherburne County for market rate housing. There are a variety of land uses surrounding the site and the proposed 1 3/4 acre development site would require a zone change, a variance on height, and a discussion on TIF financing. The proposed development would include 55 units and a commercial component on the first level. Parking would be in the rear and would include surface and underground parking. The proposed units would be 2 or 3 bedrooms. Currently,the parking ratio is lower than the city requires. The cost of the project is projected as $14.3 million with an estimated $140,000 per year in property taxes. 111`41AWRE . . .. . . . . . . Planning Commission Page 5 January 25,2022 ----------------------------- Mr. Dovolis felt that the city's requirement of 2.5 parking spots per unit is unreasonable. The current plan allows for 1.65 parking spots per unit. The plan has some room for adjustment and proposes live/work sites where the owner of the retail spot also lives on site. The plan includes a flat roof for future solar adaptability. Commissioner Beise stated that retail would take about 20 parking spots which would bring the total down to 1.29 parking spaces per unit. Mr. Dovolis stated the plan would be to build the apartment building first, hoping the house on the site would sell, and then adjust the parking in the townhouse portion. Mr. Carlton added that the project would be a good use, ce and the city needs more options for 2-and 3-bedroom rentals Chair Larson-Vito stated the commission has"Aade deviations on parking requirements in the past,however,Elk River does not have many options for public transportation so she would be uncomfortable recommending a project where some units did not have parking. Commissioner Rydberg stated that adding another 100 cars per day to that intersection would be challenging as it is already very busy. Traffic movement would need to be considered as well as street parking. He suggested the developer look into the two parcels to the east to improve their parking ratio. Mr. Dovolis added that the plan included access on Gates Ave and 3rd St. Commissioner Mauren added that the road may change once Highway 169 becomes an overpass/underpas..,The four-way stop at Gates Ave and Main St may become a bi er inch oil r. Carlton agreed that a'traffic study would help determine the general flow of "traffic including which direction people head from the development. It is tough to predict new movement patterns before the interchange at Highway 169 is complete. The Commission discussed other projects in Elk River that had been allowed fewer parking spots per unit. Commissioner Johnson stated he would be more comfortable with approving fewer parking spaces if he saw that it was working in other parts of Elk River. Commissioner Mauren asked if there was a running total of projects the city has in progress for rental units versus what the county report says is needed. Mr. Carlton stated there is still a demand for market rate units. 111`41AWRE . . .. . . . . . . Planning Commission Page 6 January 25,2022 ----------------------------- 9. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes prepared by Katie Porath. Tina Allard City Clerk Jill Larson-Vito Planning Commission Chair 111`41MURE . . .. . . . . . .