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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION • HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Members Present: Chair Westberg, Commissioners Bell, Ives, Johnson, and Scott Members Absent: Commissioner Anderson, Lemke Staff Present: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner; Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Westberg. 2. Consider 11/23/10 Planning Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BELL TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 23, 2010 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider 11/9/10 Planning Commission Minutes • POSTPONED TO DECEMBER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 4.1. Request b~ Dennis Cornelius on behalf of Amcon and Spectrum High School, for Conditional Use Permit for an Educational Institution in the Business Park Zoning District f 17796 Industrial Circle NW), Public Hearing -Case No. CU 10-22 The staff report was presented by Jeremy Barnhart. Mr. Barnhart reviewed what was presented at the November 9, 2010 Planning Commission meeting and why it was postponed. He further explained the Commission needs to review the application as a Conditional Use Permit. No new information was obtained by an adjacent business owner, who was opposed to the school, as it might impede their ability to expand or renew existing permits. Staff believes traffic and drainage issues are not a concern. Staff recommended approval of the request. Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. Dennis Cornelius, applicant -stated they would prefer action, approval or denial, by the Planning Commission to keep the project moving. There being no other public comment, Chair Westberg closed the public hearing. Chair Westberg read an email from Commissioner Anderson, who was not present. •