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05-31-1988 PC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT THE SENIOR HIGH THEATER TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1988, 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Kropuenske, Commissioners Fuchs, Johnson, and Morton. Commissioner Olsen arrived at 7:10 p.m. and Commissioner Barrett arrived at 8:15 p.m. MEMBERS AB SENT: Commissioner Kimball ALSO PRESENT: Pat K1aers, City Administrator; Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Bob Wuornos, City Planner; and Peter Beck, City Attorney 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Kropuenske. There being the Planning presented. no additions to the agenda, Chairman Kropuenske stated that Commission meeting would proceed with the agenda as 2. Variance Request/Leanne Prehatney/Public Hearing Chairman Kropuenske foot encroachment on zone to accommodate conditions required granted. indicated that Leanne Prehatney is requesting a 15 the 50 foot front yard setback required in an A-l a dwelling. Chairman Kropuenske read the five per the Elk River City Code for a variance to be Chairman Kropuenske indicated that Ms. Prehatney could build without a variance, however, her house would be built on a cliff with the back yard on the edge of the cliff. Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE 15 FOOT VARIANCE REQUEST BY LEANNE PREHATNEY DUE TO THE LAY OF THE LAND. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Comprehensive Plan for the City of Elk River/Public Hearing Chairman Kropuenske stated that this is the first public hearing held for the Growth Management Comprehensive Plan. He indicated that the purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on the plan. He noted that the City has attempted to notify the public of the Growth Management plan through public hearing notices and articles in the Elk River Star newspaper and all of the Growth Management Plan Task Force meetings were open to the public. The Growth Management Plan (GMP) has also been available for purchase at City Hall and public review at the Library and City Hall. . . . Page 2 Elk River Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1988 Commissioner Olsen arrived at this time. Dick Hinkle, Chairman of the Growth Management Plan Task Force, informed the public that the Growth Management Plan Task Force has been meeting, for about 15 months, for the purpose of guiding the City growth through the development of a Growth Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to guide the City growth from the core city outward in an orderly manner. Mr. Hinkle explained that the proposed plan is actually a continuation of the consolidation efforts which took place in the City between 1977 and 1979. He commented that he believes the Task Force has done a good job; put together a document that can be used to guide the City's future growth and development; and publicly thanked the Task Force for their voluntary efforts and time. Bob Wuornos, City Planner, reiterated the overall purpose of the plan and also discussed certain background information within the plan relating to land use and parks. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, discussed the Utilities and Transportation sections of the Growth Management plan. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator discussed Chapters 4, 5, & 6, pertaining to residential, commercial, and industrial land. Peter Beck, City Attorney, discussed Chapter IX of the GMP relating to implementation tools. He indicated that the Growth Management Plan would be the City's Comprehensive plan under the State Statute and would become a legally binding document. He noted that the implementation of the plan would be a two step process. The first step would be amending and rev1s1ng City ordinances while the second step would be acting consistently with the plan as the City grows. At this time, Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. The following persons came forward to speak on the subject: 1) Rick Fredrickson Stated he lives in an A-1 zone designated as 10 acres in the Growth Management Plan. He indicated that he would prefer to see a 2~ or 5 acre zone minimum rather than a 10 acre zone. 2) Bill Campbell - Stated he lives on County Road #1 and questioned how the City will alleviate the cost of improvements for the people who own large areas of land. Terry Maurer indicated that a feasibility study would be done first to see if improvements are feasible. Peter Beck, City Attorney, indicated that assessments can be deferred. 3) Mike Dwyer Subdivisions area. He was Proctor Road - questioned why Ridgewood and Brentwood were not included in the medium density residential referring to the map marked 4-A in the Growth . . . Page 3 Elk River Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1988 Management Plan. He indicated that the lots abutting Proctor to the north are included in the medium density residential zone and they are much larger lots than those in the Ridgewood and Brentwood areas. He stated he would prefer to see the lots along Proctor Avenue in the low density residenta1 area. 4) Jim Nord - Questioned larger parcels would indicated that this residential area. the areas where no development or splitting of be allowed without sewer and water. It was would be the case in the medium density 5) Frank Madsen Proctor Road - Questioned the proposed neighborhood park west of Proctor Avenue marked on map 7-B. It was indicated that these were merely proposed locations and not definite areas as of yet. Mr. Madsen indicated that the topography of the land located on the southeast corner of Ridgewood Avenue is such that it would be impossible to have medium density residential lots of 1/2 to 1/3 acre in size. He requested that the Planning Commission consider changing this area to low density residential. 6) Irv Moldenhauer Orono Road & Mississippi Road - Questioned the difference between high and medium density residential. 7) Stewart Wilson 17975 Troy Street Commented on the property located south of Highway 10, west of the Courthouse. He indicated that according to map 6-B this is marked as potential industrial property. He indicated he would prefer to see a specific land use for this property which would be compatible with the existing courthouse. He indicated that highway business would be more compatible than industrial and possibly this could be accomplished by zoning the area PUD. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. Commissioner Olsen questioned the reasoning for requ1r1ng a 10 acre minimum lot size in the agricultural zoned areas as opposed to five acres. Chairman Kropuenske indicated that ten acres was proposed in order to control the growth of leap frog development and that this would allow the 2~ acre zone to develop before development occurs in the outer city limits. He further indicated that there is a large demand for 10 acre sites as opposed to 5 acre sites. Commissioner Barrett arrived at this time. COMMISSIONER FUCHS PLAN AS PRESENTED REVISIONS: MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT IN THE MAY 1988 DRAFT COpy WITH THE FOLLOWING . . Page 4 . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes May 31. 1988 1. THAT A STATEMENT ON FAIR HOUSING BE ADDED TO THE PLAN TO HELP IN FUTURE GRANT APPLICATIONS. 2. THAT THE PARK PLAN BECOME MORE DETAILED NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 33 IN THE FUTURE AS THE AREA DEVELOPS. 3. THAT THE PLAN INDICATE THAT THE EXTENSION OF CITY SEWER AND WATER TO THE WESTERN END OF ELK RIVER SHOULD HAPPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 4. THAT THE TEN ACRE ZONE CHANGE FROM THE NORTH OF HEAVENLY HILLS TO THE SOUTH OF HEAVENLY HILLS FOLLOWING COUNTY ROAD 33 FROM THE EASTERN EDGE OF ELK RIVER TO THE WESTERN EDGE OF ELK RIVER. 5. THAT MAP 3-C BE CORRECTED TO COINCIDE WITH MAP 4-A IN REGARDS TO THE MEDIUM DENSITY BOUNDARY LINE. 6. THAT THE AREA ALONG PROCTOR ROAD NW OF RIDGEWOOD EAST 3RD ADDITION TO THE TOP POINT OF THE MEDIUM DENSITY AREA BE INCLUDED IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA. 7. THAT THE AREA WEST OF THE COURTHOUSE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 10 BE CONSIDERED FOR Pun ZONING SO AS TO ALLOW COMPATIBLE USES IN THE AREA. 8. THAT MINOR WORD CHANGES AND TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS BE CORRECTED IN THE DOCUMENT. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The City Administrator informed the Planning Commission that this would be heard by the City Council on June 27. 1988. There being no further business. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. There were approximately 40 people present for the public hearing. ~c~ Recording Secretary .