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07-28-1987 PC MIN . . . MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY 28. 1987 Members Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners Kropuenske. Fuchs. Temple. Kimball and Morton. Members Absent: Commissioner Barrett Staff Present: Stephen Rohlf. Building & Zoning Administrator 1. The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 7:00 p.m. 2. Cona!der 7/28/87 Planning Commission Agenda Item #16.a - temporary signs - was added to the agenda. COMMISSIONER FUCHS AGENDA AS AMENDED. PASSED 6-0. MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/28/87 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 3. Consider 5/26/87 Planning Commission Minutes Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator noted that these minutes had been discussed at the June meeting but Item #6 was missing. This item has now been placed in the minutes. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MINUTES AS AMENDED. PASSED 6-0. MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/26/87 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 4. Consider 6/23/87 Planning Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/23/87 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 5. Zone Change Request by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kretsch/Public Hearing Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kretsch request a zone change Addition. The property and the Kretsch's are Commercial or C-4/Service of 413 Main Street. Elk River were present to on Lot 1 and 2. Block 15. Village of Elk River is currently zoned R-3/Multi-family Residential requesting a change to either C-2/General Commercial. Stephen Rohlf. Building & Zoning Administrator informed the Planning Commission of two items to be taken into consideration: 1. How the proposed zone fits in with the overall plan of the area. 2. Conservation of adjacent property values. . . . Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes July 28. 1987 Steve then listed the principal and conditional uses for a C-2 and C-4 zone and referred the Planning Commission and public to the land use map. Commissioner Kimball stated that he spoke to neighbors in the feels that the whole area should be taken into consideration. explained that he would feel better rezoning a whole block, or of blocks. rather than two lots. area and Kimball a number Chairman Wilson shared his feeling that rezoning these two lots would be a step in the direction of rezoning the entire area. Commissioner Kropuenske, also a member of the Growth Management Task Force. stated that he feels the area will become commercial. Chairman Wilson questioned the time frame for this change. Chairman Wilson stated he feels that by recommending approval to the City Council, the Planning Commission would be telling them that this is the direction the property is going. Commissioner Kimball agreed with this statement and explained by stating that he doesn't want to see the neighbors hanging in limbo any longer regarding their property. Kimball also stated that he would like to see people forewarned about building in the specific area of Elk River where the district is likely to be changed. Commissioner Kropuenske stated that he would not feel comfortable waiting on this request. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Kermit Bode commented that he feels the zone change is being requested 15 years late. Peggy Bode questioned rezoning larger areas of property. Mrs. Bode also asked whether or not single family residences can be built in a C-2 or C- 4 zone. Rohlf explained that both residences and garages are conditional uses in these zones. Mr. Don Dreissen questioned the proposed use of the property. Commissioner Temple questioned accommodate a commercial site. it does meet the requirements. whether or not the lot is large enough to Rohlf gave the dimensions and stated that Peggy Bode questioned the change in property lines. Joe Kretsch made a comparison of traffic patterns and people for mulitiple dwellings as opposed to one commercial business. Craig Willey of Sherburne Title Guarantee explained his proposed use and stated that he feels it would be attractive to the neighborhood. . . . Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes July 28. 1987 Rohlf cautioned the Planning Commission not to consider the proposed use of the property in connection with the zone change. Mrs. Don Dreissen questioned the parking capacity. Commissioner Temple questioned on-street parking. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kimball stated that he supports this type of establishment in the neighborhood. but said what the Planning Commission would be doing is helping the Kretsch family and not the neighborhood. He questioned what kind of message would be sent if it was sent on a piece by piece basis. Commissioner Kimball continued by stating that possibly the City Council could approach the Task Force and get their ideas on rezoning the area. Commissioner Kropuenske the City Council. the step. It would then commercial zone. stated that if a very strong message is sent to Planning Commission would have taken the first be up to City Staff to move the corridor into a Discussion was held about the process of rezoning an entire strip of property. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM R-3/MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2/GENERAL COMMERCIAL BY MR. AND MRS. JOE KRETSCH ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 5. VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER ADDITION. IN ADDITION. THE PLANNING COMMISSION STRONGLY RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE PROPERTY ON EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE KRETSCH PROPERTY TO THE CORNER OF HOWARD JOHNSON'S PROPERTY BE REZONED TO C-2/GENERAL COMMERCIAL. COMMISSIONER MORTON ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT THE PROPERTY NORTH OF EAST MAIN STREET BE CONSIDERED FOR REZONING TO EITHER C-2/GENERAL COMMERCIAL OR C- 4/SERVICE COMMERCIAL. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5 TO 1. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. 6. Variance Request by Craig Willey/P.H. Craig Willey of Sherburne Title Company. located at 400 Jackson Avenue. was present to request a 10 foot encroachment on the 10 foot setback required from a commercial parking lot to adjacent road right-of-way and also abutting residential property on Lots 1 and 2. Block 15. Village of Elk River Addition. Mr. Willey is proposing an office building on the property with a parking lot of seven stalls. He would be changing the property lines from North- South to East-West creating an administrative subdivision. . . . Page 4 Planning Commission Minute. July 28. 1987 Stephen Rohlf stated that staff is recommending an opaque fence on the EAST side of the lot to provide screening from adjacent property. Commissioner Temple questioned the green space. Commissioner Morton discussed the counter productivity of having the parking begin at the sidewalk. The widths of the ingress and egress were discussed. Stephen Rohlf mentioned that Russ Anderson. Fire Chief. would have comments on these figures. Discussion took place regarding the parking lot location and various alternatives were discussed. Commissioner Kropuenske suggested eliminating the two front parking spaces which appear to be hazardous and move the planned lot lines towards existing building and add the two last parking spaces to the back of the lot. This would eliminate the two dangerous parking spaces as well as widen the entrance for fire purposes. Mr. Willey stated that he would be in agreement with a plan of this type. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Mr. & Mrs. Don Dreissen discussed on-street parking. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. Chairman Wilson stated his concerns regarding the sidwalk meeting the parking lot. He felt that this would be affecting the health. safety and welfare of the public. Steve Rohlf suggested rearranging the lines to make the lot more "L-shaped". This would separate the parking lot from the street and add green space. Rohlf noted that he will get comments from Russ Anderson on this change. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST BY CRAIG WILLEY FOR A 10' ENCROACHMENT ON THE REQUIRED SETBACK ON THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 15. VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER ADDITION. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST BY CRAIG WILLEY FOR A 10' SETBACK ENCROACHMENT ON THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE; AND MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT ON THE EAST PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES THAT AN OPAQUE FENCE IS ADDED TO BE NOT LESS THAN FIVE FEET NOR MORE THAN SEVEN FEET IN HEIGHT AND IT IS TO BEGIN IN LINE WITH THE fRON'!' OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION: THE MOTION PASSED 6- o. 7. Variance Request by the Elk River Associated Investors/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf explained that Elk River Associated Investors are requesting a 10' ft. encroachment on the 25 ft. side yard setback in an I-l/Light Industrial zoned district to accommodate a loading dock. The property hosting the dock is legally described as Lot 1. Block 2. Elk River Industrial Park. . . . Page 5 Planning Commission Minutes July 28, 1987 Stephen Rohlf explained that Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2 had been combined to accommodate the loading dock. The property has since changed hands and Elk River Associated Investors would like the option of having two lots rather than one. The loading dock would be 16" from the property line actually creating a 9 ft. encroachment. Dick Congo11 was present to represent the Elk River Associated Investors. Gongo11 explained some history on the situation and the intentions which fell through. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER ASSOCIATED INVESTORS FOR A 10' FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 25' REQUIRED SETBACK IN AN I-l/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE A LOADING DOCK. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 8. Variance Request by Peter See1en/Pub1ic Hearing Steve Rohlf explained that Peter See1en of 19459 Tyler Street is requesting an approximately 150 ft. encroachment on the 200 ft. minimum frontage requirement in an A-l/Agricu1tura1 District. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY PETER SEELEN FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 150 FT. ENCROACHMENT ON THE 200 FT. MINIMUM FRONTAGE REQUIRED IN AN A- l/AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 9, Variance Request by Merrill Kampa/Public Hearing Merrill Kampa of 13822 211th Avenue NW was present to request a 99 ft. encroachment on the 200 ft. frontage requirement in an A-1/Agricu1tura1 zoned district to accommodate an additional building site on property legally described as the SW-1/4 of the NE 1/4 in Section 18, Township 33, Range 26. Sherburne County. Minnesota. Steve Rohlf explained that this issue arose when 10 acres was sold and not recorded. Discussion was held regarding proposed (future) subdivisions. Steve Rohlf explained the un1ik1iness unless City streets were extended in the area. Steve Rohlf mentioned that he received a call from Bert Atkenson of the St. Louis Gun Club stating that he had no problems with the request. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. . . . Page 6 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 Mike Dean was present and voiced his concerns on the road. Don Greson identified the similarity between this issue and the request by Peter See1en. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY MERRILL KAMPA FOR A 99 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 200 FOOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY IN AN A-l/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 10. Signage Request for Big Wheel Auto Stores Jack Lawrence of Signcrafters represent Big Wheel Auto Stores Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition. signage approval in a PUD. in Fridley. Minnesota was present to who will be locating on Lot 5. Block 1, Big Wheel Auto Stores is requesting Big Wheel Auto Stores has proposed two signs to be attached to the building, each sign being 42 ft. by 34 ft. They have also proposed a free standing sign (pylon) to be 12 ft. by 14 ft. and stand 48 ft. high. In addition, they requested two signs attached to the east side of their building to advertise the sign rental spaces. These signs are 24 feet long by 3.5 feet high each. Commissioner Temple questioned the location of existing trees in comparison to the location of the signs. Commissioner Fuchs stated that he is in agreement with the signage request except for the pylon. Mr. Laurence stated that the pylon is used to work the four lane highway and that he would be willing to reduce the height. Discussion was held regarding any studies that have been done on pylon signs and the number of people that read them. Chairman Wilson stated that the Planning Commission is trying to avoid developing the area into a bunch of signs. He shared his personal feeling that he would not be opposed to supporting a pylon sign in the 20 foot height range. Mr. Lawrence stated that if the pine trees can be thinned out, he would agree to 30 or 35 feet in height. Discussion was held on parapets. The signage for the theater had been approved no higher than the parapet of their building. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SIGNAGE REQUEST BY BIG WHEEL AUTO STORES WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1- 2. THAT THE FREE STANDING SIGN BE LIMITED TO 25 FT. IN HEIGHT. THAT THE WALL MOUNTED SIGNS CANNOT BE ABOVE THE PARAPET OF THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. . . . Page 7 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 11. Conditional Use Permit Request by D.J.'s Truck Sales/Public Hearing D.J.'s Truck Sales of 9744 Highway 10. Elk River. Minnesota is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for enclosed storage in a C-3B/Highway Commercial Zone. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY D.J.' S TRUCK SALES TO PERMIT ENCLOSED STORAGE IN A C-3B/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE UNTIL MR. OR MRS. DOUG SHERNELL IS PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN . Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Aaron Peterson stated that he feels Mr. Shernel1's business fits in the area; he is a good citizen and he is not out of , his asking range. Steve Rohlf stated that the hearing is being tabled until Mr. Sherne11 can be present to answer questions. He also stated that he would feel uncomfortable placing conditions on the permit without the Sherne11's present. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. This hearing will be scheduled for the August 25. 1987 Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY MR. & MRS. DOUG SHERNELL OF D. J. TRUCK SALES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ENCLOSED STORAGE IN A C-3B/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 12. Preliminary and Final Plat Hearing Barrington Place PUD RePlat #6/Public Barrington Builders. Inc.. of 3250 West 66th Street. Minneapolis are requesting preliminary plat approval of Rep1at #6. Barrington Place PUD; this plat was originally Block 2. Steve Rohlf noted that the Rep1at is currently approved for 32 units and listed considerations by staff which were as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Screening on the north side. Plantings. Park-play area rather than additional park dedication fee. Questioning developer's agreement. Parking. Consider Terry Maurer's. City Engineer. comments on easements. Drainage. Consider Russ Anderson's. Fire Chief. comments on hydrants. . . . Page 8 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 Chairman favor of hearing. Wilson opened or opposed the public hearing. There being no comments in to the plat, Chairman Wilson closed the public Commissioner Temple questioned the screening to the north. Commissioner Fuchs stated that he felt it would be good for both areas (the adjacent single family and this plat). Steve Rohlf relayed with obstructions in except grass. Gary of the plat is 10 ft. a comment from Darrell Mack that he had a problem easements and does not want to see anything planted Santwire stated that the easement on the north side on each side of the property line. Mr. Santwire continued by pointing out that there will be a hill separating the residences and the replat which will greatly reduce the visibility and possibly make it unnecessary for screening. Discussion on the roads in the replat took place. Commissioner Kimball suggested eliminating some roads to free up green space and widen the roads to 20 ft. rather than 12 ft. Steve Rohlf suggested eliminating the middle road. Rohlf stated that he does not feel comfortable having two way traffic on 12 ft. roads. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF REPLAT 116. BARRINGTON PLACE PUn WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ONE OFF STREET PARKING AND ONE COVERED PARKING STALL FOR EACH UNIT. 2. THAT THE PLAT REFLECT AN EASEMENT OVER THE MAIN WATER AND SEWER LINES WHICH WOULD REMAIN IN CITY CONTROL. THE SIZE OF THE EASEMENTS WOULD BE PER TERRY MAURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 3. MAIN DRIVE BE OFF AUBURN PLACE WITH TWO WAY TRAFFIC AND COME OUT ON 6TH STREET. 4. THE DRIVE BETWEEN UNITS 29-30 AND 27-28 BE TERMINATED BEFORE 6TH STREET. 5. THE DRIVEWAYS BETWEEN UNITS 25-26. 23-24 AND 19-20. 21-22 BE ELIMINATED. 6. THE PLAT BE APPROVED CONTINGENT UPON TERRY MAURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DRAINAGE. 7. THE MAIN ROADS ARE TO BE PUT IN UPON COMPLETION OF SEWER AND WATER AND UPON BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST UNIT AND THE SIDE DRIVES BE PUT IN AS THE DEVELOPMENT PROCEEDS. 8. RECOMMENDING PLAYGROUND AREA BETWEEN UNITS 3, 4. 5 AND 6. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. . . . Page 9 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 Chairman Wilson indicated he had to leave the meeting. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED THAT COMMISSIONER JUCHS SERVE AS ACTING CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. The Planning Commission took a short recess. 13. Preliminary and Final Plat Hearing Replat #8. Barrington Place POD/Public Barrington Builders. Inc. of 3250 West 66th Street. Minneapolis requested a Preliminary Plat review of Replat #8. Barrington Place PUD which was originally Block 5. The replat was originally considered for eight duplexes and the developer is now requesting approval of four fourplexes instead. Steve Rohlf went through the staff recommendations which are as follows: 1. No park dedication fee previously paid by M & S Development. 2. Consideration of Terry Maurer's comments on easements. 3. Private drives within the plat and dedicated easements. 4. Accept drainage as proposed. 5. Easements from 6/12/86 meeting have been recorded. 7. One off street parking and one covered parking space per unit. 8. Consider road layout. 9. Developer's agreement. Commissioner Morton discussed the road widths of the private drives being 12 ft. He mentioned the possibility of expanding them to 15 feet. An existing hydrant in the replat was requested by Fire Chief. Russ Anderson. Acting Chairman Fuchs opened the public hearing. There being no comments for or against the request. Acting Chairman Fuchs closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW OF REPLAT /18. BARRINGTON PLACE POD WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:. . . . Page 10 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 1. NO PARK DEDICATION FEE BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLAT SINCE IT HAS BEEN PAID BYM & S DEVELOPMENT. 2. TERRY MAURER'S COMMENTS BE CONSIDERED IN REGARDS TO THE WIDTH OF EASEMENTS. 3. MAINTAIN A 15 FT. MINIMUM ROAD WIDTH. 4. EASEMENTS FOR THE MAIN WATER AND SEWER LINE BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT. 5. APPROVE DRAINAGE ACCORDING TO TERRY MAURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 6. MAIN ROADWAYS BE BLACKTOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND INDIVIDUAL ROADWAYS BE BLACKTOPPED AS DEVELOPED. COMMISSIONER. TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 14. Previous Plannin Commission Action on Buildings A & B. Parcel VI. Barrington Place PUn and ConceptR.ev1ew for Gary Ssntw re Gary Santwire was present to discuss previous Planning Commission action on Buildings A & B. Parcel VI of Barrington Place PUD. Steve Rohlf explained that the main concerns were the landscaping and the building design. The Planning Commission discussed with Santwire the planting of trees in phases. The original proposal was for the trees to be planted in phases of eight & four. Mr. Santwire explained that he would be planting trees in phases of six and six. - still totaling the same amount (12) because of construction. Also discussed was the width of the landscaping beds. Santwire stated that the beds will vary in depth from three to six feet and he will still be planting the same number of shrubs. In regards to the building front. Santwire stated that it would not have a continual glass front but rather both buildings will be real stucco. Acting Chairman Fuchs discussed the wood retaining wall constructed to avoid water run off on neighboring property. Fuchs explained that this was not brought to the attention of the Planning Commission at the time of approval. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE SITE PLAN REVIEW OF BUILDINGS A AND B. PARCEL VI. BARRINGTON PLACE PUD WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. SIX TREES TO BE PLANTED ON SITE OF BUILDING B WITH THE BALANCE TO BE PLANTED UPON ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR PHASE II OF BUILDING A. 2. THE FRONT OF BUILDING B WILL HAVE SOME STUCCO AND NOT BE CONTINUOUS STORE FRONT GLASS. . . . Page 11 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 3 . 'l'HE PLANTERS WILL BE THREE FEET IN WIDTH IN FRONT OF BUILDING B AND IN THE GREEN SPACE AREAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF BUILDING A. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. Concept Review by Gary Santwire Gary Santwire was present to explain to the Planning Commission his proposed use for Lot 1 thru 6. Block 4. Barrington Place PUD. Santwire suggested that Block 4 be rezoned to commercial property. The proposed uses are a three screen movie theater. a furniture store. and additional rental space. The proposed building size is 35.000 to 40.000 square feet and have a parking lot of approximately 350 spaces. Discussion was held regarding access to and from the property. Commissioner Morton shared his concern that Auburn Place. which abutts the property in question. is generally residential. He would like to be sure that access to the property and facility be by way of Dodge Avenue rather than Auburn. P1antings and berming were mentioned as a buffer. The discussion continued on such items as signage. theatre operation hours. and residential versus commercial. Commissioner proposing on appearance. Kropuenske questioned the apartments that Santwire is also the property. His question pertained to density and Acting Chairman Fuchs stated that the City Engineer will be asked to check the drainage and the City must consider the additional traffic load on Dodge Avenue. 1S. Ordinance Amendment Amending Section 1008.08 (l)(c)(i) to Eliminate Final Plat Review by the Planning Commission. Acting Chairman Fuchs question. the Planning there were significant significiant. stated that upon approval of the ordinance in Commission would not review final plats unless changes and questioned what qualifies as Steve Rohlf stated that the significance would be decided by the City Council. It was noted that there is incorrect grammer in the ordinance as presented. COMMISSIONER fINAL PLAT CORRECTED. PASSED 5....0. MORTON MOVED TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ELIMINATING REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION UNTIL THE GRAMMER IS COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION . . . Page 12 Planning Commission Minutes 7/27/87 16. Planning Commission Representatives at 8/17/87 Council Meeting. Commissioner Wilson and Kimball will be the Planning representative to attend the 8/17/87 City Council meeting. Commission 17. Temporary Signs Discussion was held among commission members regarding real estate signs and advertising trucks parked at the Mall. Steve Rohlf stated that he would like a special meeting held to finish the sign ordinance and possibly other ordinance amendments. The parade of homes was mentioned, which is to be held along Highway 169 to attract people going up north. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission to grant a temporary sign permit to Elk River Builders Association for 8/27/87 to 9/27/87. There being no further business, COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5~0. . The meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m. lJ~S~ Dani11e Mathison ..s ;- Recording Secretary slm