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Planning Commssion Minutes Page 6 July 13, ZO10 --------------------------- operations at Wapiti. He stated he would not vote in favor of the IUP tonight because he • has too many questions. Commissioner Lemke asked who issues permits and inspects septic systems. Mr. Barnhart stated that generally, residential systems are inspected bythe city, but that in some cases such as a community system, the permits and inspections are done bythe state. Corrunissioner Lemke stated he would like to see certification that the septic system is fully functional and will continue to do so under the current conditions. He stated that closure of the park needs to be clearly defined, such as bystating that "all recreational vehicles should be removed". Commissioner Lemke asked if Mr. Keillor received mail at the park Mr. Keiller stated no, that he has a post office box. Commissioner Bell stated that he did not think it was the city's problem to close down a business because it was cold. He stated that he goes ice fishing and no one tells him it's too cold. He stated that violations could be upgrading shelving or walk in coolers. He thinks theyneed to look at the actual violations to see if they are truly health-safetyissues. There could be something like a cracked the in the shower and that would not be life threatening and they would be given sixty or ninety days to have it fixed. Something serious may require it be completed in three days. Commissioner Bell stated that welfare of the residents was the Health or Social Services Departments' concern, not the Commission's. He stated that a violation is not necessarilyaheath safetyissue, and could be some type of sanitary issue. He stated the Commission does not know if the concerns are serious or not serious. Mr. Barnhart stated that there really are onlytwo or three issues that need to be resolved. He suggested that the Planning Commission could table the request until the next meeting. 1. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER IVES TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY WAPITI PARK TO A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 27, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Request bvthe City of Elk River for an Amendment to the Land Use Regulations regarding siuna4e in the CRT (C'nmmPr~ial RPCPYVP Trancirinnl 7nnina T~ictrirt Pnhli~ Naarina _ (`aca No. OA 10-07 The staff report was presented byJeremyBarnhart. He noted that the proposed ordinance amendment meets the city's goals and the property owners' goals. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance as presented. Chair Westberg asked if the ordinance is citywide. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, that the ordinance is for property over 20 acres in the Commercial Reserve Transition district. Chair Westberg asked if a signs would be allowed for other events such as a large familygathering or carnival. Mr. Barnhart stated, yes a sign would be allowed for a specific use of that type. Commissioner Lemke asked what impact the ordinance would have on the existing motor cross facility signage. Mr. Barnhart stated that the signs could stay, except the ones in the right of way. Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. There being no further public comment, Chair • Westberg closed the public hearing.