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Plaruung Commission Minutes Page 2 March 9, 2010 --------------------------- MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO TABLE THE REQUEST AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE APPLICATION FOR THE FAST CASH BUSINESS, 356 JACKSON AVENUE, TO THE APRIL 13, 2010 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request berry of Elk River for Conditional Use Permit to Amend Elk River Plaza Planned Unit Development (PUD), Public Hearing -Case No, CU 10-06 The staff report was presented by Chr7s Leeseberg. Staff recommended approval of the amendment. Chair Scott opened the public hearing. A representative from Marcus Theater asked if the restrictions were consistent with other PUDs in the city. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed some of the history of Elk River Plaza, stating that it was somewhat unique since it was one of the city's fast PUD's. There being no further public comment, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.3. Request by Great River Ener~vfor Conditional Use Permit for Refuse-Derived Fuel Facility 10700 165th Avenue NW, Public Hearing -Case No. CU 10-05 Rebecca Haug presented the staff report. She explained that GRE is requesting a provisional CUP and license, pending their purchase of the refuse-derived fuel facility from RRT. She noted that most of the changes are housekeeping in nature, such as name changes, and City AttorneyPeter Beck's changes were provided in the handout the Commission received this evening. Commissioner Westberg asked if the revision in the number of loads is considered "housekeeping". Ms. Rebecca explained that some of the language was outdated. Mr. Beck stated that the entire CUP and License will be brought back at a later date bythe applicant. Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson asked if this application is a necessarystep for the purchase of the business. Mr. Beck stated yes, that GRE needs to know that the CUP and license can transfer to them, in order to close on the property. He explained that the city will not require GRE to come back with revisions, but that, based on discussions with GRE they likelywill come back at some point with changes. Commissioner Anderson asked if staff was comfortable with the documents if there are no future changes. Mr. Beck and Ms. Haug both stated yes. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST