05-27-1980 PC MIN
ELK RIVER PLANNING CO}lliISSION MEETING
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 27, 1980
Members Present: Commissioners Fox, Hinkle, Driessen, Tracy, and Lucas.
Also Present: Herbert S. Adolphson, Community Development Director
1. Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Fox at 7:30 p.m.
2. Minutes
The minutes of the April 28, 1980 Planning Commission meeting were read and
approved.
3. Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Daniel Karst, Conditional Use Permit
Daniel Karst was present to discuss his request for a conditional use permit
to move a mobile home onto his parent's property. He said this property is
located at 22878 Elk Lake Road, Section 5, County Road 1. He would put it
about 100 to 150 yards off of a field road that goes into a meadow and would
be helping his dad with the farm work. Mr. Karst said this would only be
temporary (about two years) until he has saved enough money to buy a house.
The public hearing was then opened. No one wished to speak on this issue.
The public hearing was then closed. Commissioner Fox asked if Mr. Karst
understood the permit would be used for a set period of time and he would
have to come back to renew the permit. Mr. Karst said he understood.
CO}MISSIONER LUCAS 'MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
ON A TWO YEAR RENEWAL. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED
4-0.
5. O.G. Hanson & Sons, 'Inc., Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Leland Hanson and sons, Lon and Joe were present for the public hearing
on their request for a conditional use permit to excavate mineral. Mr. Leland
Hanson said this property is located at 221st Avenue and Highway 169. Commissioner
Fox asked Mr. Leland if he owns said property. Mr. Hanson said it has been
a pit worked since 1946. Mr. Adolphson said that the staff saw no problems,
but needs more information for the actual license and that this information
should be complete before it goes to the City Council. He also said Mr. Hanson
will be able to continue operation as long as they meet the conditions as set
forth in his letter to them of May 8, 1980. Mr. Hanson wondered why their
company was the only ones there and he had the impression that this had to be
done right away. Mr. Adolphson said the others would be coming in as soon as
they were processed. Mr. Hanson also said he thought the fee was a little steep
and wanted to know where the money went. He said he thought the government was
here for the people and not the people here for the government. Commisssioner
Fox said some goes into enforcing the ordinances and that Bob Middaugh could give
him the breakdo~vn. And also, the City has had considerable problems with gravel
extraction by other companies and that is why the new ordinances are strict;
to protect the land and see that the land is restored after being excavated.
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Commissioner Hinkle and also Mr. Hanson asked if the $750 fee was for large and
small outfits and if there should not be a smaller scale for farmers who would
only excavate a few yards. COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND GRANTING THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COMMISSIONER DRIESSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED
4~0.
Commissioner Tracy asked Mr. Adolphson if there was a penalty for excavating
without a license (with regard to David Hauan). He said there was no penalty
at the present, but when the new ordinances go into effect there would be.
Commissioner Hinkle asked about changing the meeting time for 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.
during the summer months. It was decided to leave it to Mr. Adolphson's
discretion and meet at the later time if the agenda permits.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Herbert S. Adolphson
Community Development Director
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