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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 August 9, 2011 --------------------------- B) CONTINUANCE OF THE BERM ALONG 221ST AVE TO THE WEST. • THIS BERM SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF ANY TREES WITHIN 1,000 FEET TO THE NORTH OF THIS BERM. 3. THE STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL CONTINUE TO BE MAINTAINED. 4. APPROVAL OF THE CUP AMENDMENT TO MINE THE 8.9 ACRE BUFFER AREA SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNLESS AND UNTIL WMI'S APPLICATION TO AMEND ITS CUP TO DEPOSIT WASTE IN THIS AREA IS APPROVED, WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT TILLER MAY IMMEDIATELY BEGIN MINING ON THE END OF THE 8.9 ACRE BUFFER, WITHOUT REMOVING ANY SIGNIFICANT TREES ON THE EAST END FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE BERM IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED IN # 1 ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5:5. Request byCit~of ElkRiverfor Conditional Use Permit forPublic Worl~ Facility, Public Hearing -Case No. CU 11-14 The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. He explained that approval of the CUP would authorize Phase I to occur this fall, with bidding to take place for Phase II this winter. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the plans for Phase I and II as detailed in the attachments to the staff report dated August 9, 2011. He noted that the landscape plan is not yet completed and screening of the yard will be the main focus. He noted that there will only be one wall • sign and either a new monument sign or relocation of the existing sign. Staff recommended approval of the CUP with the three conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked if the project will meet the city's standards regarding design, landscaping, and signage. Mr. Leeseberg stated that there are no specific design standards for the I1 zoning district the site is located iri. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the large orange numbers on the loading doors were distasteful. Commissioner Lemke stated that he liked the numbers and felt theyfit the modern design of the building. Commissioner Scott stated that the city may wish to consider some consistency in the design and color scheme for this building in comparison to other city buildings. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the library and cityhall campus buildings are vastly different in architectural design. Commissioner Ives stated he felt the big orange numbers on the doors give the impression of a storage facility. Chair Ives opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Ives closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson recommended that landscaping be utilized to screen the new facilityfrom County Road 1/Proctor as much as possible. • Commissioner Lemke asked what LEED certification this building will have. Mark Thompson, Assistant Street Superintendent, stated that LEED practices and principles will