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Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 2010 --------------------------- Pane 7 • is job creation, which brings residents, and residents bring business to the city. Commissioner Bell asked what would happen to existing mini-storage facilities in the I-1 and I-2. Mr. Barnhart explained that they would be "grandfathered" in and allowed to continue as nonconforming uses. Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chair Westberg closed the public hearing. Commissioner Scott stated he likes the idea of preserving areas along the corridors for job creation, but feels that MnDOT has more to do with how that happens. Mr. Barnhart stated that while that is true, the city wants to have a plan in place. He stated the Maple Grove area as an example. Commissioner Anderson stated he also would like to keep what we have prime for job- creating development. He stated that if the current uses are allowed to continue, he supported the amendment. Commissioner Lemke stated he was generallyin favor of the amendment, but had a concern that the city would be telling property owners what they can and cannot do with their property. Commissioner Bell questioned the listing of "bottling distribution" in more than one section. Mr. Barnhart stated he would review and make the necessary correction. • MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING I-1 AND I-2 INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN THE URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT, AS WRITTEN AND ATTACHED TO THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED JUNE 8, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.6. Consider FAST Plan and Recommendation for Adoption of Plan to City Council JeremyBarnhart, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the FAST StudyPlan. He stated that the first step will be amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning. He reviewed areas where changes will be made and which areas will remain the same. Mr. Barnhart noted that the greatest issue affecting implementation is transportation. He explained that the plan identifies where an interchange is desired. Commissioner Lemke noted that the list of Planning Commissioners needs to be updated Chair Westberg expressed his appreciation for all the hours that were put into this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FAST PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. Commissioner Lemke Item Commissioner Lemke stated now that the FAST StudyPlan is nearly complete, he would be • in favor of holding regular workshop meetings again. Commissioner Scott concurred.