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Planning Commission Minutes October 11, 2011 falls within a special flood hazard area, as shown on flood insurance rate maps supplied by • FEI~L~. A flood study a%as done through the county to update and improve the current flood plain maps. The new maps will be in effect November 16, 2011. Commissioner Johnson asked where the maps could be viev~-ed. Ms. Blake-Bradley stated that staff could make copies, but they are rather large. She suggested going to the city's website, or ~-isiting Sherburne County's Beacon website. ~ parcel can be brought up and by turning on the flood insurance rate maps feature, making it possible to see if it is in the floodplain, and whether or not it is flood way or flood fringe. Chair Ives asked if the city's floodplain area increased or decreased. Ms. Blake-Bradley stated it changed rather dramatically in several areas. She explained that the areas along the Mississippi River did not change much. .~ detailed study was done on die Elk River where it starts in Sherburne County down to Lake Orono, and also along Trott Brook, and significant changes were made in these areas. Some homes previously designated floodplain were not anywhere near the flood line, and other areas were found the line to be much closer. She noted that this was not a surprise to the property owners since there was a history of high water. Ms. Blake-Bradley explained that the mapping does still allow for map revision through FEMA at their discretion, to remove a structure or a portion of a property due to discrepancies with elevation. Chair Ives as if revisions to maps were made quite often. Ms. Blake-Bradley stated, no that revisions are very seldom done. She stated the last maps were done May 4, 2000. The city will be using the new ones to be adopted November 16, 2011. Commissioner Westberg asked if properties outside of the floodplain are not eligible for • flood insurance. Ms. Blake-Bradley stated no, that if a structure is existing, a mortgagor may require flood insurance. The city can then look at whether or not the property is in the floodway, since no structure can increase the flood stage on any property. Chair Ives questioned how property owners find out about the new map revisions. Ms. Blake-Bradley stated that people generally find out when refinancing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BELL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER LAND USE REGULATIONS Other Business Mr. Barnhart noted that a Planning Commission workshop will be scheduled for October 25, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. adjournment There being no further business, CHAIR IVES ADJOURNED THE MEETING. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner Page 5 t