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Planning Conunission Minutes Page 6 June 8, 2010 --------------------------- Commissioner Anderson stated that he does not foresee any significant changes with the • new zoning. He stated that Mr. Schulz and the Star News have the option of bringing a request forward. Mr. Schulz asked if he could applyfor a rezoning. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, he can request a different zoning. Mr. Barnhart explained that he did not feel this change opens the door for the assessor to make changes. He stated that the amendment is drafted to codifythe new zoning district into the city's ordinance to make it easier for everyone to understand. Mr. Schulze stated that he felt everything was fine the way it was. Mr. Barnhart stated that eventually the city may look at other areas, but none have been identified at this time. He explained that the Elk River Plaza area was identified as an area in need of change. He continued that he feels this is a problem solving endeavor and best for the overall subdivision. Mr. Schulz stated he disagreed. There being no further public comment, Chair Westberg closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lemke stated he was in favor of the request and appreciated Mr. Barnhart's comments. He stated his only concern is what it will look like in ten years if there are a number of these types of zoning districts and whether or not it will be confusing. He asked if an area could be labeled the same as a parcel on the other side of the city. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. Commissioner Lemke asked if any existing businesses would become nonconforming bythe ordinance amendment and rezoning. Mr. Leeseberg stated no, that it will actually improve the situation. He noted that the theater is currently nonconforming and will become an . approved conditional use. 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 TO ADD NEW ELK RIVER PLAZA ZONING DISTRICT, CASE NO. OA 10-06, AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED JUNE 8, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO REZONE ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD TO MIXED USE-ELK RIVER PLAZA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.5. The staff report for this item was presented byJeremyBarnhart. Mr. Barnhart stated that a third industrial zoning district, entitled General Industrial is being proposed for industrially guided property, outside of the urban services district that is not likelyto be incorporated into the urban services district. He explained that uses such as mini storage, would then be located in areas not likelyto have water and sewer. Mr. Barnhart stated the city's goal with industrial •