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City Council Minutes Page 9 <br /> April 17,2006 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 11. THE REMAINING SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUILDINGS WITHIN <br /> THE APPROVED PUD WILL NEED TO BE REDUCED BY 1,220 <br /> SQUARE FEET. <br /> 12. A SEPARATE LETTER OF CREDIT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, <br /> SHALL BE PROVIDED COVERING ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR <br /> LOT 2 BLOCK 1 ELK RIDGE CENTER 2ND PRIOR TO ISSUING THE <br /> GRADING OR BUILDING PERMITS. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 6.7. Request by Elk River Ford for Variance Relating to Signage.Public Hearing-Case No. V <br /> 06-03 <br /> 6.8. Resolution for Land Use Amendment to Change Land Use from Light Industrial to <br /> Highway Business as Requested by Elk River Ford,Public Hearing-Case No.LU 06-03 <br /> 6.9. Ordinance for Zone Change from Planned Unit Development to Highway Commercial as <br /> Requested by Elk River Ford,Public Hearing_Case No.L 06-03 <br /> 6.10. Request by Elk River Ford for Preliminary Plat ofJabez, Public Hearing-Case No. P 06-06 <br /> 6.11. Request by Elk River Ford for Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of Auto Sales,Public <br /> Hearing-Case No. CU 06-06 <br /> 6.12. Resolution to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easement Requested by Elk River Ford,Public <br /> Hearing:Case No.EV 06-01 <br /> Mr. Harlicker reviewed all of these requests as outlined in his staff reports. <br /> • Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. <br /> Scott Powell,applicant-Stated he wanted to build a safe project for the community and he <br /> is proud of the environmental'aspects of the project. He stated the signage meets all the <br /> criteria for a variance.He stated he has in excess of 1,200' of frontage along the highway,is <br /> closing one access on the highway,bringing in two new businesses on one lot,and that it is <br /> very difficult for customers to access his location without the signage. <br /> Dana Anderson, 12368 speaking as a resident(he is a member of the Planning <br /> Commission)-Stated he liked the overall project design. He questioned the legal <br /> interpretation of park dedication requirements. He stated that it is important to collect park <br /> dedication fees. <br /> Steve Rohlf,representing the applicant-Stated the phases of the project may change. He <br /> questioned the definition of cut-off lighting. Mr. Rohlf stated the existing dealership should <br /> not pay park dedication fees as consistent with Section 30-327 of the City Code,which states <br /> that park dedication fees apply to undeveloped property.He stated the city is confusing <br /> undeveloped with unplatted. He stated the property is not being subdivided but rather <br /> combined. He stated the only reason they are platting the property is because it is a <br /> condition to secure a building permit. He stated to charge in excess of$100,000 for park <br /> dedication fees to a business trying to expand and create more jobs is unreasonable. <br /> Mr.Harlicker explained that cut-off lighting directs light downward as opposed to a globe <br /> light,which is exposed. <br /> • Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. <br />