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City Council Minutes August 18, 2003 ............................. Dale Duitsma, 11849 184m Avenue-Stated he was told the subject parcel would be residential. He is concerned about property values and noise. Page 10 Gary Kleis, 19815 Irving Avenue-Stated that the developer should abide by the covenants. He is concerned about traffic, accidents, and speed. He further stated that Elk River is losing some of its character due to all the development. Ted Travica, 19702 Irving Street-Stated he was told the subject parcel was zoned residential. He is concerned with traffic and speed. He stated that he opposes the rezoning but would prefer a PUD zone change over a Highway Commercial zone change. Dawn Polston-Hork 19308 Rush Court-Stated she is in favor of the Highway Commercial zone change. She stated that the change is a natural fit for the area along Highway 169. Dan Schwark 19785 Irving Avenue-Read parts of the Tree Preservation Ordinance for the City of Elk River. He stated that the city is not following the ordinance. He stated he opposes the Highway Commercial zone change. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kuester stated that she is upset that the property-owner would tell residents that the subject property was going to be a park. She stated that it has never been in any city plans to develop this property as a park. Councilmember Tveite stated that it is a logical fit for this property to be commercial. He stated that buildings added to the site would be a buffer against noise from the highway. He stated that if the property were zoned to a PUD rather than Highway Commercial, the developer could still build commercial businesses. Councilmember Dietz stated that all the residents are complaining about all the development (such as Cub and Target) in Elk River but they all are also patronizing these new businesses. He stated that businesses that consider Elk River want to be located on the highway. He informed the public that commercial business can still locate in property that is zoned PUD. He stated he would rather see a PUD zone change. Councilmember Motin concured with Councilmember Dietz. He stated concerns about Mn/DOT's plans for the area. Councilmember Kuester stated that the area was always meant for commercial. She stated that she would rather see a PUD zone change than a Highway Commercial zone change. Mayor Klinzing stated that she doesn't want to rezone the property to Highway Commercial. She stated that if the property is rezoned to PUD, residents will still have the same issues. City Attorney Peter Beck recommended that the Council table this issue and come back with a resolution listing the findings for a denial of the Highway Commercial zone change and the land use change. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY MORCON REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC. TO CHANGE THE LAND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM MR, MEDIUM DENSITY