12-15-1987 PC MIN
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MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1987
Members Present:
Chairman Wilson. Commissioners. Fuchs. Temple.
Kimball. Morton. and Kropuenske
Members Absent:
Commissioner Barrett
Staff Present:
Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator;
Greg Korstad. City Attorney; John Klovning. Cedar
Corporation.
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.
2. Consideration of 12/15/87 Planning Commission Agenda
Item 12.5 Growth Management Task Force was added to the agenda as
discussion from Greg Korstad. City Attorney.
COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/15/87 PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 6-0.
3.
Consideration of 11/24/87 Planning Commission Minutes
Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator noted that the minutes
had not been submitted by the recording secretary.
4. Condi:.!i~~~l_-Y~~_!'~E!!1i!__ !t~.9.E~~!~ .!9_~_ 9p~~~.!~~ So1-i-E-.li~~!~X..acili ty by
Atlas Waste Management. Inc./P.H.
Chairman Wilson explained that Atlas was requesting a conditional use
permit to operate a waste burning facility. This would be' a three part
operation; corporate office. research and development facility and
manufacturing plant.
Paul Hoppe. President of Atlas Waste Management. Inc. explained why they
were interested in Elk River as a building site. They felt this would be
a suitable site as it has good transportation access. plenty of room to
store equipment. close to the cities and Elk River has a solid waste
ordinance. Mr. Hoppe further explained and reviewed the economic and
project scope of Atlas.
Mr. Val Carver. Engineer for Atlas explained the project and construction
of the building. He indicated Atlas would like to see a May 1. 1988.
start and completion of the manufacturing facility around July of 1988.
Mr. Carver went on to explain the packaging of the materials and a list
of products that would be burned.
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Commissioner Fuchs was concerned about the danger of dangerous and
hazardous waste.
Mr. Korstad, City Attorney explained the difference between hazardous,
and dangerous waste. Burning dangerous waste unless they received
special handling could be dangereous to humans.
Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he had talked to the MPCA and they were
not overly concerned with the 1,500 lbs per hour burning.
Steve Rohlf indicated that a license is not required until the waste
burning facility exceed the capacity of 2,000 lbs per hour. Atlas will
be under the 2,000 lbs per hour initially. However, because they plan an
expansion to burn up to 4500 lbs per hour, they are requesting a license
now so they are assured of that expansion.
Mr. Rohlf further stated to burn less than 2,000 lbs per hour of waste
still requires a conditional use permit and zone change.
Discussion was held on vehicles hauling refuse. Mr. Korstad noted that
the vehicles would be sealed to not leak. It would be prepacked waste
and adequately protected.
Traffic and haulers were discussed. Mr. Labat, president of Atlas
Incinerators, Inc., explained that their requirements for haulers were
very restrictive and sophisticated. He went on to say if the haulers do
not meet City requirements, Atlas will purchase their own trucks.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing.
Tom Woods stated his opposition to this request. Mr. Woods indicated that
he would like an Environmental Impact Statement eElS) done as this would
give the City a little more knowledge. He futher stated his concern
regarding the health affects of dioxins. He felt the public was not
aware of this issue and it was important that the City allow time for
people's op1n10n. Mr. Wood's recommended that the City proceed with
caution and not create any hazards for Elk River.
Marilyn Schroeder was against this request and further stated her concern
regarding the lack of public knowledge on the subject. She would like to
see an Environmental Impact Statement done. Mrs. Schroeder further
stated that schools are in the area of the burning facility and
questioned what impact will this have on our children.
Jerry Schroeder stated that he was against this request and would like to
see an Environmental Impact Statement done. He questioned what impact, in
the long run, this request is going to have on our children.
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John Klovning. of the Cedar Corporation. reviewed the items in his memo.
He stated this is a contract burn facility and will be accepting a
variety of waste~. some of which have been categorized as dangererous in
the Elk River Solid Waste Ordinance.
Commissioner Fuchs was concerned if there were proper controls in case
of an emergency. Mr. Carver explained that there would be an immediate
shut down in case of an emergency.
Commissioner Kimball was opposed to the request as he felt we were
setting a bad precedent. whereby. encouraging other incinerators to come
to Elk River. He felt this was a hot spot because of the schools and
would like to see an informational meeting regarding this.
Commissioner Temple was oppossed to the request for the following three
reasons:
1. The risk of locating a research and testing facility of this nature
in a populous area.
2. The need to use residential streets in transporting dangerous wastes
and ash to and from the site.
3. The fact that no detailed engineer's drawing of the site plat was
submitted for the commission's consideration.
There being no further cOID~ents. Chairman Wilson closed the public
hearing.
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A SOLID WASTE FACILITY FOR A 150
LBS PER HOUR TEST BURN AND 1500 LBS PER HOUR CONTRACT BURN WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONTITIONS:
1. THAT SIGNAGE BE ALLOWED AS PER THE ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES
EXCEPT AN INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 604.28(3) (e)
OF THE CITY CODE IS REQUIRED.
2. THAT A DRAINAGE PLAN BE REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY ENGINEER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT
DRAINAGE PLAN AND THAT DRAINAGE FROM THIS SITE DOES NOT HAVE AN
ADVERSE EFFECT ON SURROUNDING PROPERTIES.
3. THAT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 14
PARKING STALLS AS PER CITY CODE AND THAT ALL PARKING AND DRIVES BE
HARD SURF ACED .
4. THAT A MINIMUM 20 FT. WIDE DRIVE MARKED FIRE LANE NO PARKING BE
PROVIDED FROM THE MAIN TRUCK ENTRANCE (SHOWN ON THE "TRAFFIC FLOW
CHART" DATED 11/17/87 SUBMITTED BY ATLAS) TO THE OFFICE ENTRANCE.
5. THAT THE TANK FARM LOCATION NOTED ON ATLAS' SITE PLAN BE MOVED AWAY
FROM THE ASH LOADING DOCKS.
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6. THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BE SUPPLIED WITH A KEY TO THE SECURITY
GATES PROPOSED ON THE SITE.
7. THAT NO PART OF THE SITE BE LEFT DIRT TO AVOID DUST.
o. THAT THE SECURITY rENCE BE PROVIDED AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.
9. THAT THE PARKING AREAS ON THE SITE BE LIT TO A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2 FOOT
CANDLES AND THAT THE LIGHTING BE DIRECTED AWAY FROM ADJACENT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND ROAD. RIGHT-OF-WAY.
10. THAT THE SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AND WASTE UNLOADING AREAS BE AS
SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN BUT THE TANK FARM BE MOVED TO
PROV~DE THE ASH LOADING AREA WITH DIMENSIONS AS PER THE CITY
ORDINANCE.
11. THAT ALL OUTSIDE STORAGE BE SCREENED BY AN OPAQUE FENCE. ALSO NO
OUTSIDE STORAGE OF WASTE OR ASH IS PERMITTED.
12. THAT DUST. ODOR AND LITTER BE CONTROLLED AS OUTLINED IN ATLAS'
APPLICATION.
13. THAT FIRE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TRAINING BE AS OUTLINED IN ATLAS'
APPLICATION.
. 14. THAT WHICHEVER IS THE MORE RESTRICTIVE BETWEEN THE RESOURSE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) STANDARD S OR THE MINNESOTA
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) STANDARDS FOR ATLAS' PERMIT BE USED
AS STANDARDS BY THE CITY ON ATLAS' AIR EMISSION.
15. THAT APPROVAL BY THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IS REQUIRED
PRIOR TO ATLAS ACCEPTING DANGEROUS WASTE.
16. THAT THE 150 LBS/HOUR OF WASTE TEST INCINERATOR BE BROUGHT TO
MINIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO BURNING WASTE.
17. THAT DIOXINS WILL BE TESTED FOR THE INITIAL 1500 LBS/ HOUR CONTRACT
INCINERATOR DURING A TEST BURN. THE MATERIAL TO BE BURNED AND THE
TIME TO BURN WILL TAKE CITY STAFF APPROVAL. THE DIOXINS THAT WILL
BE TESTED FOR IS 2378TCDD. ALSO. ANY ADDITIONAL INCINERATORS ADDED
WILL REQUIRE A SIMILAR TEST UNLESS THEY ARE THE SAME MODEL AS THE
INITIAL INCINERATOR.
18. THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER AN EIS PRIOR TO ATLAS EXPANDING TO BURNING
3000 LBS/HOUR OF WASTE.
19. THAT ATLAS IMMEDIATELY REPORT: 1) AN 8 HOUR AVERAGE BURN
TEMPERATURE OF LESS THAN 1800 F. IN THE SECONDARY CHAMBER 2)
EXCEEDING 200 PPM CO. 3) OPACITY ABOVE 20%.
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20. THAT OTHER EMISSION WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED AS PROPOSED BY
ATLAS.
21. THAT THE FINAL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR ATLAS BE APPROVED BY CITY
STAFF.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-2.
COMMISSIONER KIMBALL AND TEMPLE VOTED AGAINST THIS REQUEST.
5. Zone Change Request by Atlas Waste Management/P.R.
The Building and Zoning Administrator explained that Atlas Waste.
Managment. Inc. is requesting the rezoning of Lot 7. Block 1 from
I1/Light Industrial to SWF/Solid Waste Facility Overlay Disrict. Mr.
Rohlf explained that the two most critical considerations with a zone
change are conservation of adjacent property values and compatibility
with a comprehensive plan for the City.
Chairman Wilson was concerned about spot zoning. Mr. Korstad indicated
there could be some problems with this zone change request as it would be
hard to deny elsewhere. but that this request was not necessarily a spot
zone.
Commissioner Kimball was opposed to this overlay district because it
would compound problems from existing overlay zones.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the item. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
ZONE CHANGE TO A SOLID WASTE OVERLAY DISTRICT BY ATLAS WASTE MANAGEMENT.
INC. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-2.
COMMISSIONER KIMBALL AND TEMPLE VOTED AGAINST TRIS REQUEST.
6. Conditional Use Permit Request to Allow a Jemporary Real Estate Office
!>y_Ch.?E.!~~_.sEEi~tin/P.R.
This item was tabled until the January 26. 1988 Planning Commission
meeting.
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Smith/P.R.
This item
meeting.
was tabled until the January 26. 1988 Planning Commission
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8.
Variance Request on the Setback Required for an Agricultural Building by
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Chairman Wilson introduced the variance request by Dale Robarge and
Janice Wendorff and explained they are requesting a 75 ft. encroachment
on the minimum 300 ft. setback required from an agricultural building to
neighboring residences.
It was noted by the petitioners that only a 50 ft. variance was needed
after the distance was more accurately measured.
Chairman Wilson read the five standards for a variance.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
The Building and Zoning Administartor noted that the petitioners own two
parcels. but we are only dealing with one parcel and that the petitioners
can not go to the west with their barn any further than proposed. It
would put them in a pond.
COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. DALE ROBARGE AND MS. JANICE WENDORFF FOR A 50
FT. ENCROACHMENT ON THE MINIMUM 300 FT. SETBACK TO ACCOMMODATE A
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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Conditional Use Permit Request to Allow the expandion of a Used Car Lot
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Chairman Wilson stated that Mr. Nord is requesting a conditional use
permit to expand a grandfathered in nonconforming use (a used car lot)
and also make it a conforming conditional use.
The asthetics of the building was discussed. Mr. Kimball would like to
see the building compatible with the surrounding properties with some
brick and cedar siding. Commissioner Kropuenske agreed with Commissioner
Kimball.
Parking and
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vehicles or
types of vehicles to be sold were discussed by the Planning
The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that there is
the City Ordinance that distinguishes between commercial
private vehicles. It only notes used cars.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that staff has reviewed the
present septic system and feels that the present septic system has a
good chance of failing in the future and recommend that the petitioner
have enough green space to expand his drainfield.
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COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY KEN NORD TO EXPAND A GRANDFATHERED IN
NON=CONrORMING USE (A USED CAR LOT) AND ALSO MAKE IT A CONFORMING USE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. SIGNAGE AS PER CITY CODE.
2. THE CUSTOMER PARKING AREA MUST BE 45 DEGREE PARKING AND THAT THE
GREEN SPACE TO THE EAST OF THAT CUSTOMER PARKING BE REPLACED WITH A
FENCE TO SEPARATE THE PARKING FROM THE STREET.
3: 'mAW 'fliP! WTMNCE SROWN ON THE SITE PLAN BE AN ENTRANCE ONLY AND
MARKED ONE-WAY TRAFFIC THROUGH THE CUSTOMER PARKING AREA. ALSO.
THAT THE EXIT SHOWN NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER PARKING AREA BE AN ENTRANCE
AND AN EXIT.
THAT ALL PAR1<ING AND DRIVES BE HARD SURFACED BY JULY 1ST. 1988
THAT THE DUMPSTER BE SCREENED.
THAT THE SITE PLAN REFLECT TWENTY PERCENT (20%) GREEN SPACE.
THAT ALL LIGHTS BE DIRECTED AWAY FROM ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND THAT LIGHTING MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 1 1-/2
FOOT CANDLES AT THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA.
THAT THE PETITIONER BE ALLOWED TO SELL PRIVATE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES. CARS. AND TRUCKS UP TO ONE TON IN SIZE.
THAT THE FINAL DRAINAGE PLAN BE APPROVED BY STAFF AND THAT
EASEMENTS. IF NECESSARY. BE ACQUIRED BY THE PETITIONER.
THAT THE LOCATION OF THE NEW BUILDING PROPOSED ON THE SITE PLAN BE
CONTINGENT UPON A VARIANCE BEING GRANTED ON THE FRONT YARD SETBACK.
THAT THE PETITIONERS EXTEND THE EYEBROW (OVERHANG) SHOWN ON THE
SOUTH ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING THE FULL LENGTH OF THE EAST SIDE OF
THE BUILDING ALSO. AND THAT THERE BE BRICK BELOW THE EYEBROW AND
CEDAR ABOVE. THE REST OF THE BUILDING IS REQUIRED TO BE COLORED
BAKED ENAMAEL STEEL INCLUDING THE ROOF.
12. THAT THE PETITIONER BE ALLOWED TO SELL VEHICLES FROM A MOTOR HOME
FOR THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE TO AVOID
OCCUPYING STRUCTURES ON THE. SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION.
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COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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10. Variance Request on the Minimum 25 Foot Front Yard Setback Required in a
C- 3A/Highway Commercial Zone by Ken Nord/P.H.
Chairman Wilson indicated that Mr. Nord is requesting a 13 foot
encroachment on the 25 foot front yard setback required in a C-3A zone.
His encroachment would be from the southeast corner of a proposed
building to the right-of-way of Highway 10.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
The Building & Zoning Administartor explained the reason for requesting
this encroachment is that Mr. Nord would like to put up a new structure
around an existing structure. The existing structure encroaches,
therefore, to do what he plans, the new structure would also have to
enc roach.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. KENNETH NORD FOR A 13 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 25
FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ACCOMMODATE THE EXISTING AND NEW STRUCTURE.
COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
11. Zone Change Request from A-l/Agricu1tural to R-IA/Sing1e Family by
Elizabeth Big10w/P.H.
Chairman Wilson addressed this item by stating that Elizabeth Bigelow is
requesting a zone change from A-l/Agricu1tura1 to R-1A/Sing1e Family
Residential.
The Building and Zoning Administrator explained the purpose of the zone
change request. Part of the property Ms. Bigelow proposes to have zone
changed will be included in the plat of Sunset Ridge. The plat is the
major reason for the zone change request, but the Planning Commission
must consider all uses that would be allowed under R-1A.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
COMMI SSIONER TEMPLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM
A-1/AGRICULTURAL TO R-I-AjSINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BY ELIZABETH BIGELOW
ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE SW-l/4 OF SECTION 25. TOGETHER
WITH THAT PART OF THE E-l/2 OF THE SE-l/4 OF SECTION 26 WITH THE
STIPULATION THAT THE LAND USE MAP BE AMENDED TO RELECT THIS CHANGE.
COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
COMMI SSIONER MORTON MOVED TO EXTEND THE
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT.
THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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)2. Preliminary Plat Review of the Plat of Sunset Ridge by Riverside
Development Company
Chairman Wilson stated that Riverside Development Company is requesting
preliminary plat review of the plat of Sunset Ridge. The plat consists of
twenty-four lots proposed to be divided from a 83 acre parcel.
The Building and Zoning Administrator explained that Phil Hals was
against the 50 ft. easement along Trott Brook in lieu of park dedication
payments as the proposed trail would be too hard to maintain and too
expensive to build. Staff is recommending $4,800 park dedication be
paid.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing.
Urban street section was discussed. The petitioners were against this
because of the expense and the lay of the land.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUNSET RIDGE BY RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: '
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THAT PERK TESTS ARE DONE ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
ISSUANCE.
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THAT A $70,000 LETTER OF CREDIT IS ESTABLISHED IN THE FAVOR OF THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE PLAT.
3. THAT NO DRIVEWAYS ENTER ONTO COUNTY ROAD NO. 13 FROM THE LOTS IN THE
PLAT.
4. THAT THE PLANS FOR THE CONNECTIONS FROM KENNEDY STREET AND LINCOLN
STREET TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 13 BE APPROVED BY THE COUNTY ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT .
5. THAT EROSION CONTROL BE ENFORCED WITHIN THE PLAT AND THAT THE "URBAN
RUN-OFF, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL HANDBOOK" BE USED AS THE
STANDARD .
6. THAT THE FINAL GRADING, DRAINAGE AND ROAD PLAN BE REVIEWED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER TO BE UP TO CITY STANDARDS PRIOR TO
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL BY THE 'COUNCIL.
7. THAT THE CITY COLLECT $4,800 IN PARK DEDICATION FEES VERSUS
ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR A TRAIL ALONG TROTT BROOK.
8. THAT THE END OF LINCOLN STREET BE ROUGH GRADED AND SEEDED TO THE
BOUNDARY OF THE PLAT.
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THE LAYOUT OF THIS PLAT IS DESIGNED TO R-1A STANDARDS AND IS.
THEREFORE. CONTINGENT UPON THE ZONE CHANGE BEING APPROVED.
10. ALL LOTS WITHIN THE PLAT MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 2-1/2 ACRES IN SIZE
WITH A 150 FT. OF FRONTAGE ON THE CITY STREET.
COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
12.5 Growth Management Task Force Discussion
This item was presented by Greg Korstad. City Attorney. Mr. Korstad
reviewed the terms of the Moratorium on subdividing property. Mr.
Korstad explained that the moratorium ordinance is proposed to
continue for three months. This moratorium may be extended as necessary
but shall not exceed 30 months in total duration.
The Planning Commission and staff discussed and reviewed the moratorim.
They were uncomfortable with the time period of this moratorium as this
would be detrimental to people building and coming to Elk River.
The Planning Commission had two comments to pass on to the Council about
the proposed moratorium:
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They felt that the language regarding the 30 month maximum duration
of the moratorium would send a negative message to potential
developers.
2. Make the adjustments in the ordinance and lift the moratorium as
fast as possible.
13. Planning Commission Representative to Attend Council Meeting on 1/4/88
It was indicated that Commissioner Kropuenske and Commissioner Kimball
would represent the Planning Commission at the 1/4/88 City Council
meeting.
At this time Chairman Wilson acknowledge and thanked Commissioner Temple
for representing the Planning Commission the last four years.
14. Adj ournment
There being no further business. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 1:15 a.m.
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Sharon Maue
Recording Secretary