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Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2010 5.4. Page 4 PUD, AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION • DATED APRIL 13, 2010. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. ina _ The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. Staff recommended approval of the amendment as presented in the report. Corrunissioner Bell asked what other uses besides schools are considered "institutional". Mr. Leeseberg stated that churches would be considered institutional uses. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, CASE NO. OA 10-04, AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED APRIL 13, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.5. Request by Russell/Rvan Kostreba for Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage (Midwest Mini Storage) Public Hearing -Case No CU 10-07 The staff report was presented byJeremyBarnhart. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions listed in the staff repon. Commissioner Ives asked how staff would determine "operable" boats. Mr. Barnhart stated S that determination would be based on whether they are licensed, appearance, such as no extensive damage or holes, etc. Commissioner Johnson asked if snowmobile trailers, boat trailers, etc. would be excluded. Mr. Barnhart stated that those items would be considered recreational vehicles. Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. Russell and Ryan Kostreba, applicants, 15930 Jarvis Street (Midwest Mini-Storage) - RussellKostreba presented a number of photographs of their property. He stated he wished to address three of the conditions proposed bystaff. Condition # 2 -Landscaping. The applicants had concerns with the landscaping, since it has been planted twice and did not survive. Mr. Kostreba explained that theyhad asked previous staff if they could drill a well for imgation, but were told no. He stated they no longer have funds to put in a well. They are asking to be allowed to put in five trees at a time. They also felt that screening of their propertywas unnecessary due to the types of businesses in the area. He noted that the adjacent neighbor has outdoor storage which includes RV's. Mr. Kostreba referred to various views of his property in the photographs, noting that he felt their business can barely be seen from the rail lines. They noted that the goal of a business is to advertise not hide. Condition # 1 -Erosion. The applicants stated they tried to grow grass without access to water and were unable. They noted that the washout has been there for seven years and is approximately 18 inches deep. The applicants stated that the drainage ditch is not on their