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Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 2011 Page 2 share the drivewaywith a business and suggested that the applicant put in another parking area on the other side of the house. He expressed his objection to the proposed use, stating that business • would not encourage clients to go out and spend money in the community, as a bed and breakfast business does. Ralph Donais, 906 Lookout Place - stated that none of the neighbors were in favor of the proposed use when it was reviewed before and wanted to know how it passed. He stated he would like to know how many people and how many cars would be at the site. He also wanted to know what a retreat center v,~as and who would be responsible for the property at night. He stated that due to the proximity of his home, strangers being able to see into his bedroom window Linda Nogle, 234 Morton Avenue -stated that the back of her propertyfaces the subject property and she does not want to see the activity. She stated she is concerned about other possible commercial uses that could potentiallyoccupythe propertyin the future. She would like to keep the area residential Councilmember Motin stated that he would like to see a copy of the easement agreement to review the terms. Acting Chair Lemke stated he would like more information on the definition of a "retreat center" and "non owner-occupied bed and breal~ast. Mr. Barnhart stated that additional information can be provided for the October meeting. Commissioner Bell stated that he would like to see photos of where the driveway is located on the property. Mr. Barnhart suggested that the Commissioners also visit the site before the Planning Commission meeting. • MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BELL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION OF THE REQUEST BY JANET ADAMS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE OCTOBER 11, 2011 MEETING. Commissioner Bell asked where the downtown study area ends and if this property is included in the study area. Mr. Barnhart stated that he did not believe this propertywas included, but he will check on it. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Request by ElkRiver Landfill . Inc for Land Use Amendment Public Hearing -Case No LU 11-01 5.3. Request bv Elk River Landfill for Zone Change Public Hearing -Case No ZC 11-01 5.4. Request bv Elk River Landfill for Conditional Use Pernut Public Hearing -Case No CU 11-12 City AttorneyPeter Beck reviewed details of the settlement agreement with Elk River Landfill and explained the applications before the Commission this evening. He stated that uhimatelythe agreement allows the Landfill 27.2 acres of additional fill area, while preserving approximately 60 acres to be mined for future development. Mr. Beck noted that there are a few remaining issues in the CUP to be worked out before the City Council review on September 19~. Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. •