12-08-2009 PC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009
Members Present: Chair Scott, Commissioners Anderson, Bell, Ives, Johnson, Lemke and
Westberg
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: JeremyBarnhart, Planning Manger; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner;
Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planni ~ Commission
was called to order at 6:30 p.m by Chair Scott.
2. Consider 12/8/09 Planning Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 8, 2009
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE:
ITEM 3. -NOVEMBER 10, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES WAS
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Planning Commission Representative to Attend December 21, 2009 City Council Meeting
Commissioner Ives will attend the December 21, 2009 City Council meeting.
5.1. Request bvRiver of Life Church. 21695 Elk Lake Road to Amend Existing Interim Use
permit for Temporary Classrooms/C-ffice, Public Hearing -Case No. CU 09-22
The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. River of Life Church has requested an
extension of their interim use permit to allowthe portable office and classrooms until
September 1, 2013. He explained that their existing permit does not expire until September
1, 2010, but the applicant needs to act on the request now, due to leasing renewal
requirements with the supplier. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the drivewaypreviouslyused to
access the site on 217th Avenue has been removed, regarded and vegetated The original
conditional use permit required the paving of a portion of 217th avenue. With the removal
of the driveway access on this street, staff recommends that this requirement be removed
until access is necessary. Staff recommends approval of the request with the five conditions
listed in the staff report to the Commission dated December 8, 2009.
Chao- Scott opened the public hearing.
Michael Lord, 13337 290th Avenue, Zimmerman, MN - stated he was present as the
representative for River of Life Church to answer any questions the Commission had
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There being no public comment, Chair Scott closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY RIVER
OF LIFE CHURCH TO EXTEND THE EXISTING INTERIM USE PERMIT
FOR TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS AND OFFICE, CASE NO. CU 09-22, WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. ALL THREE PORTABLE OFFICE/CLASSROOMS SHALL BE REMOVED
BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013.
2. IF AN EXTENSION TO THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 DATE IS REQUIRED,
THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERIM USE PERMIT.
3. THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ALL THREE PORTABLE OFFICES
SHALL NOT EXCEED 2,750 SQUARE FEET.
4. IF THE LOCATION OF ANY OF THE PORTABLE
OFFICE/CLASSROOMS IS CHANGED, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM USE PERMIT.
5. ALL THREE PORTABLE OFFICE/CLASSROOMS SHALL MEET ALL
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
5.2.
CU 090-24
Ms. Haug provided the historyfor this request. She stated that the applicant has met the
conditions of the original CUP, and has painted the subject building to match the gas plant
(updated photo was distributed). She noted that there are no plans to construct a hazardous
household waste (I~i~ facility. The subject building serves the general public as a drop-
off center for recyclables, white goods, electronics, demolition debris, and wood products.
It also offers araiseddrop-off area for residents where Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) can be
directly deposition in roll off containers for subsequent hauling by the Elk River Landfill to
the active face. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Commissioner Westberg asked how the number of years for the extension was determined.
Ms. Haug stated that ten years was requested bythe applicant.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
IVES TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY WASTE
MANAGEMENT TO AMEND CONDITION #4 OF THEIR EXISTING
INTERIM USE PERMIT AS FOLLOWS:
4. THE EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING SHALL BE REMOVED BY
DECEMBER 31, 2019.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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5.3. Request bYJames Enright for Land Use Amendment from Hig_hwayBusiness to High
Density Residential (Elk Motel, 13291 I~ighway 10), Case No. LU 09-02 and Rezoning
C3 Highway Commercial to R4 Multiple FamilvResidential, -Case No. ZC 09-02 - P1
Hearin
The staff report was presented by JeremyBarnhart. Mr. Barnhart provided background
information regarding the land use change for this property. Mr. Barnhart discussed
challenges of the site regarding access and the size of the parcel. He stated that any issues
with noise or traffic can be addressed during the site plan review process. Staff
recommends approval of the zone change. He noted that the City Council requested
further information regarding the redevelopment of the bowling alley and the other, smaller
parcels adjacent to the subject property. He stated that staff felt the commercial zoning of
the bowling alleypropertystillseerns appropriate. Mr. Barnhart discussed access options for
the adjacent parcels. He noted that the subject property owner will likely asked for an
easement to have access from the east.
Chair Scott opened the public hearing.
James Enright, applicant - stated that externally, the apartments will not be much
different from what is there now He stated theywill be removing the walls between the
sixteen motel units to create eight 825- square foot apartments. He noted that there are
already fire walls between the existing units. He noted that there is an existing 33-foot
easement from the bowling alleypropertyto provide access for all three properties. Mr.
Enright stated that the hotel is 300 feet from Guardian Angels' site, so there should not be
any issues with noise from his tenants. He noted that any noise would likely be from the
lake.
There being no further comments, Chair Scott closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Anderson stated he was in agreement with staff's recommendations.
Commissioner Bell concurred, stated he felt it was a good use of the property.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDERSON TO CHANGE THE LAND USE FOR THE ELK MOTEL
PROPERTY FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, CASE NO. LU 09-02. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
MOTION BY BELL, SECONDED BY ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY JAMES ENRIGHT TO REZONE THE ELK
MOTEL PROPERTY FROM C3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO R4 MULTIPLS
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, CASE NO. ZC 09-02. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6.1. Consider 2010 - 2014 Draft Capital Improvement Plan - Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Mr. Barnhart explained that the Planning Commission is asked to consider the 2010 - 2014
Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIl') to determine whether or not they find it consistent
with the cites Comprehensive Plan. He stated that staff has reviewed the GIP and finds that
it is consistent.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LEMKE TO FIND THE 2010 - 2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6.2. Commissioner Lemke Item
Commissioner Lemke stated that the 193 Avenue extension has recently been opened, and
encouraged the Corrunissioners to drive on the road. He noted that it was good a
recommendation of the Planning Commission become a reality.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Plannuig Corrunission adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
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Kevin Scott
Chair