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Elk River City Council Meeting Page 13 August 18, 1997 increase that problem. He further stated that it would not be appealing to have light industrial in that area as it is the entrance to the city. He indicated he is opposed to the land use and zone change amendments. Earl Hohlen indicated that the map the City is using for the land use and zone change is incorrect. He stated he is opposed to the zone change and indicated that he wants the property to remain commercial. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, CASE NO. LU-97-4. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Steve Ach stated that it is the City's intention to have the land use plan follow the property lines. THE MOTION FAILED 3-2. Councilmembers Holmgren and Farber opposed. The motion failed due to lack: of a 4/5 vote. No action was taken on the rezoning at this time. 6.8. Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval (Hillside Crossinq South II), Public Hearin.q Case No. P 97-7 City Planner Steve Ach stated that Phoenix Enterprises is requesting preliminary and final plat approval to subdivide approximately 7 acres into two commercial lots at the southeast corner of 193rd Avenue and Evans alignment. He indicated that the application involves replatting outlot A of Hillside Crossing South. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Marvin Loidolt, 19216 Dodge Street, stated he is opposed to the preliminary and final plat. Mr. Loidolt stated his concerns regarding the ridge line, the large size of the parking lot, the increased traffic to the area, the cutting down of trees, and his opposition to the current C3 zoning. Chris Szews, 19265 Dodge Street, indicated that he is opposed to the preliminary and final plat. He stated there are many children Jn the area and indicated his concern regarding the additional traffic. He further indicated that in 1991 and 1994, the City Council indicated that it would retain the natural barrier. He stated he would like the natural barrier maintained. Judy Orlock, 19268 Dodge Street, stated she is opposed the preliminary plat. She indicated that she has a concern with the increase in traffic, the parking lot, and the fact that her home will be facing a commercial property. Cory Cook, 11440 193rd Avenue, indicated his concern regarding the extra traffic. He further stated that the commercial property would decrease the value of his home. He indicated that he is opposed to the request.