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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 12,2013 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE BANK OF ELK RIVER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SINGLE FAMILY USE FOR PROPERTY ZONED C2 OFFICE DISTRICT,230 EVANS AVENUE,WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT,THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS. 2. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. 3. NO ACCESS ONTO MAIN STREET IS PERMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.2 Confirm Consistency with Comprehensive Plan for EDA Sale of Outlot A. Northstar Business Park Mr. Barnhart stated that the Planning Commission is asked to confirm that the sale of Outlot A,Northstar Business Park is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He reviewed the staff report. Commissioner Eric Johnson stated that the property is adjacent the Northstar Corridor. He asked if the proposed buyer would be allowed to alter the "streetscape" of the property. Mr. Barnhart stated that the property is not buildable, so no building permits could be issued for structures or signs. Vice Chair Westberg asked it the status of the outlot could be changed. Mr. Barnhart stated that a future property owner could apply for a change,but that a deed restriction will be placed on the property to prevent future platting. Vice Chair Westberg asked if any structures could be placed on the property, such as a wind turbine or a hunting shack. Mr. Barnhart stated no. Commissioner Konietzko asked if a portable deer hunting stand could be used. Mr. Barnhart stated that he was not sure. He stated that he would convey the Commissioners' concern that they did not want to see structures of any type on the property,nor did they want storage or junk to accrue. Commissioner Konietzko asked if storage would be an allowed use. Mr. Barnhart stated no, since storage is an accessory use, and must be tied to a principal use of which there is none. Commissioner Eric Johnson asked if the wetlands were regulated by the city or the state. Mr. Barnhart stated that both agencies are involved; the stormwater pond is regulated by the city,and the wetlands are regulated by the state. Commissioner Eric Johnson asked if the property could be tilled up. Mr. Barnhart stated no. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO CONFIRM THAT THE SALE OF OUTLOT A,NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK IS CONSISTENT WITH