11-26-2024 PC MIN
Meeting of the Planning Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Members Present: Commissioner Robert Rydberg, Commissioner Dennis Booth, Commissioner
James Zahler, Commissioner Dornan Bland, Commissioner Anthony Kaba,
Commissioner Eric Johnson, Chair Perry Beise
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Community Development Director Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris
Leeseberg, and Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried 6-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1 Northstar Truck & RV Parking - Zone Change & Conditional Use Permit
No actions were taken as the applicant withdrew their applications.
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
There was no general business to discuss.
6. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES
Councilmember Westgaard provided updates from recent City Council actions.
7. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the
regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. and go into work session. Motion Carried 7-0.
8. WORK SESSION
The work session opened at 6:35 p.m.
8.1 Land Use & Zone Map Amendments
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Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. He outlined the various proposed land use amendments and zone changes. He
explained many of the land use changes were errors in the original plan that were overlooked. These errors, along with other
proposed changes, were reviewed and discussed. The commission gave staff direction to remove the area designated as
Business Park southeast of 225th Avenue and Baldwin Street and keep the zoning as it currently is.
The commission had no other concerns with what was proposed, and the consensus was to move forward with formal
applications for the land use amendments and zoning changes. Staff will bring these amendments back for review and a public
hearing.
9. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the
meeting. Motion Carried 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Perry Beise, Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk