06-24-1986 PC MIN
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1986
Members Present: Chairman Tralle, Commissioners Fuchs, Wilson, Barrett, Temple
and Warner
Members Absent:
Commissioner Merrick
Staff Present:
Stephen Rohlf; Building & Zoning Administator
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Tralle
2. Consider Agenda for Wednesday, June 24, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting
Item 13.5 - Elect Vice Chairman to Commission and Item 13.75 - Ordinance
Inter petation of Sign Ordinance were added to the agenda.
COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 24, 1986 AGENDA AS AMENDED.
COMMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
3.
Consideration of 5/28/86 Planning Commission Minutes
It was noted that on Page four, Item 5, motion be revised to read
"COMMISSIONER FUCHS" instead of Commissioner Warner. It was noted that It'em
8, Page six, "COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-
0." Commissioner Fuchs noted that Item 12, motion should be revised to read,
"THE ZONE CHANGE ON OUTLOT A ONLY." It was noted that Item 13, motion should
be revised to read "MOTION PASSED 5-1." It was noted that on Page three,
paragraph five, be revised to read "fire equipment can not reach the top."
COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, 1986
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
4. Consideration of 6/10/86 Planning Commission Minutes
It was noted that on page three, first paragraph the word "mobile" should
read "model."
COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 10, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER BARRETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 6-0.
5. Consideration of Sign Request for Viking Recreational Retreat/P.H.
Mr. Art Raudio was present and indicated he was requesting 700 square foot of
signage which would include 2 signs at entrance on County Road 40 and two
signs at entrance on County Road 12.
Chairman Tralle opened the public hearing.
opposition of the request.
No one appeared for or in
Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing.
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The signage was discussed. Commissioner Wilson felt that they would not need
as much signage at the other entrance as they would the main entrance.
Chairman Tralle felt that 700 foot of signage was an awful lot of signage and
would like more information on the exact size and height.
Commissioner Fuchs wanted more information on exactly where the signs were
going to be located and also the exact height and size.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to table this until Mr. Art
Raudio could bring in alternative sketches of exactly where the signs were
going to go and show exact heights, size, and design.
6. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment to allow Daycare Facilities and General
Store as either an Accessory or Conditional Use in Campground/P.H.
The Building and Zoning Administrator note that Mr. Raudio was requesting an
ordinance amendment that would allow daycare facilities and general store as
either an accessory use or conditional use in a campground.
Chairman Tralle opened the public hearing. Nb one appeared for or against
the matter.
Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing.
Discussion was held regarding the general store and daycare facilitiy. Mr.
Raudio indicated this would be a convenience for members only who
expect to have these type of facilities and if we did not provide these types
of facilities people would not stay members.
The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that staff recommends this as an
conditional use so that the Planning Commission and Council would have some
control over them.
Chairman Tralle agreed with staff, that this should be an conditional use.
Commissioner Fuchs also preferred to see the daycare and general store as a
conditional use.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE DAYCARE
FACILITY AND GENERAL STORE AS AN CONDITIONAL USE ONLY. COMMISSIONER WARNER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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7.
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit by Viking Recreational Retreat to
allow Daycare Facility and a General Store/P.H.
Chairman Tralle opened and closed the public hearing.
The Planning Commission reviewed the conditions for a daycare facility which
could be set upon a conditional use. The ones they were concerned about were
hours of operation, that it meet all State Requirements and that this be
reviewed in two years.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE DAYCARE FACILITY FOR VIKING RECREATIONAL
RETREAT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THAT IT BE OPEN TO REGISTERED QUESTS ONLY.
2. THAT IT MEET ALL STATE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES.
3. THAT THIS BE REVIEWED IN TWO YEARS.
COMMISSIONER BARRETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
The next issued that was discussed by the Planning Commission was the General
Store.
Chairman Tralle opened and closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE GENERAL STORE FOR VIKING RECREATIONAL RETREAT
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THAT IT BE OPEN TO REGISTERED QUESTS ONLY.
2. THAT IT MEET ALL STATE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES.
3. THAT IT BE REVIEWED IN TWO YEARS.
4. THAT THIS BE A PERMANENT TYPE STRUCTURE.
COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
8. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment Park Dedication/P.H.
Chairman Tralle opened the public hearing.
opposition of the request.
No one appeared for or in
Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing.
The Building and Zoning Administrator recommend that the park dedication not
be collected on commercial and industrial plats.
Chairman Tralle indicated that the monies paid to the City collected from
park dedication fees would be used for parks, playgrounds, development of
existing parks, public open spaces and storm water holding areas or ponds.
The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that he felt the Council is
opposed to neighborhood parks as they are too hard to maintain and feel it is
only servicing localized part of the community.
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COMMISSIONER TEMPLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1008.18 "DEDICATION OF LAND OR CONTRIBUTION OF CASH FOR
PUBLIC PURPOSES" TO READ AS PROPOSED IN THE BUILDING AND ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO WITH THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY
ATTORNEY"S RECOMMENDING WHETHER THE PROPOSED WORDAGE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED FROM
EITHER BE TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE RAW LAND VALUE OR $100 PER DWELLING UNIT.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT A
RESOLUTION BE DRAFTED THAT THE PARK DEDICATION NOT BE COLLECTED ON COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL PLATS AS A GENERAL RULE AND ALSO THAT PARK DEDICATION BE PAID
FOR ALL BUILDINGS IN A GROUPING OF PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE LOT.
COMMISSIONER BARRETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
9. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment-Accessory Use Setback/P.H.
The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that this ordinance amendment
was requested by Estelle Gunkel and we are proposing to amend it to state a
minimum of 300 feet for the setback.
Chairman Tralle opened the public hearing.
opposition of the request.
No one appeared for or in
Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing.
Discussion was held regarding metal skinned buildings and it was the
consensus of the Planning Commissioner they would like to see this deleted
from the ordinance.
COMMISSIOENR FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 900.18 TO ALLOW A SETBACK OF 300 FEET FROM ANY NEIGHBORING
RESIDENCE OR PLATTED AREA ALSO METAL CONSTRUCTION/EXTERIORS BE DELETED AS
DRAFTED BY STAFF. COMMISSIONER WARNER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 6-0.
10. Consideration of Preliminary Plat Review for Rail 10 Subdivision/P.H.
The Building and Zoning Administrator reviewed the concerns and comments
outlined in his memo. He further indicated that Terry Maurer, City Engineer
will be reviewing the drainage of this plat.
The gas company easement overlapping the road easement was discussed. The Build-
ing & Zoning Administrator indicated that the easement for the road is all that
can overlap with the easement for the gas company.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE PRE-
LIMINARY PLAT FOR RAIL 10 SUBDIVISION CONTINGENT UPON THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED
IN THE BUILDING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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11. Consideration of Variance Request by NSP (regarding RDF) P.H.
This item was tabled until a final EIS is completed.
12. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment Burlington Northern Railroad/P.R.
This was tabled by request of Burlington Northern Railroad.
13. Consideration
Railroad/P.H.
of
Conditional
Permit
by
Burlington
Northern
Use
This was tabled by request of Burlington Northern Railroad.
13.5 Electing Vice Chairman to the Commission
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ELECT STEWART
WILSON AS VICE CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that they would like the
Council to act on appointing two new members to the commission within the
next two weeks.
13.75
Ordinance Interpetation of Sign Ordinance.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that rotating signs could
possibly be in violation of the ordinance. They would like to see plans
brought in regarding rotating signs.
It was noted that Chairman Tralle and Commissioner Temple would be
representatives of the Planning Commission at the City Council meeting on
July 21, 1986
14. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Sharon Maue
Recording Secretary