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City Council Minutes October 20, 2003 ............................. Page 11 6.10. 6.11. Councilmember Kuester stated that she would support the permit for three years. She stated that she didn't feel the Elk River Business Park was an appropriate spot for the Business Park zoning due to its location and access. Ms. Donner stated that a three year interim use permit would not be enough time to be profitable before moving or constructing a new facility. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the permit timeframe could be extended. He stated that the city has already given an interim use permit for a gymnastics facility in the Elk River Business Park and should remain consistent with past policy. Mayor KJinzing questioned if the fitness facility use is appropriate in commercial areas or the Business Park. She stated that the YMCA has been looking for space in office parks. She stated that a fitness facility can be seen as an amenity to employees in the Business Park. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR FOUR YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Motin opposed. Councilmember Motin suggested that the EDA review the types of usage for Business Park zoning. Request by City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment to &dlow Cemeteries as a Conditional Use in the R1 and R3 Zoning Districts, Public Hearing-Case No. OA 03-06 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Planner Chris Leeseberg presented the report. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff is requesting to amend the zoning code to allow cemeteries as a conditional use in the R1 and R3 Districts. He stated that the existing cemeteries are located on property that is zoned R1 and R3 and no improvements can be made to them as they are a non-conforming use. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Motin questioned what the requirements are for establishing a cemetery. He is concerned about where a cemetery can be placed. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that there are state statutes regulating cemeteries that can be referenced. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 03-16 AMENDING SECTION 30-991 AND SECTION 30-994 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Request by Church of St. Andrews for a Conditional Use Permit to &dlow Construction of a 32'X24' Storage Garage, Public Hearing-Case No. CU 03-30 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Planner Chris Leeseberg presented the report. Mr. Leeseberg stated that St. Andrews Church is requesting a conditional use