4.1 PCSR 09-23-2014 DRAFT MINUTES

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 September 23, 2014 as a CUP. The distinction between cars and trucks is noise and fumes, which can be regulated through conditions of the CUP. Commissioner Konietzko asked what the timeframe was to review. Mr. Leeseberg stated that Mr. Barnhart hopes to review the FAST Study area for rezoning in October. Instead of trying to process a rezoning at this time, staff is suggesting that they wait until the FAST rezoning is completed. Annie Deckert, of Decklan Group, reviewed GATR Trucks existing operations. She stated that they are interested in relocating in Elk River. She noted that other communities she surveyed do not differentiate between auto sales and service and truck sales and service. She asked that the Planning Commission recommend that the Council pursue an ordinance amendment to allow truck sales/service in the C3 zoning district. She noted that if Commissioner Jeremy Johnson asked when Ms. Deckert’s client would like to locate in Elk River. Ms. Deckert stated that he would like to either break ground or move into an existing building this year yet. Chair Johnson asked what other sites they are looking at. Ms. Deckert stated that her client would not like her to divulge that information. She stated that they are also looking at other cities but that Elk River is their number one choice. Commissioner Jeremy Johnson asked if her client has any issues with the access. Ms. Deckert stated no. Commissioner Larson-Vito asked if her client is aware of the proposed intersection changes. Ms. Deckert stated yes. Chair Johnson stated he had concerns that a business owner would want to locate his office a long way down a road that would essentially be a long cul-de-sac. Mr. Leeseberg explained the timing issue of an ordinance amendment. He stated that the city would need to initiate the ordinance amendment. Mr. Leeseberg discussed the issue of the Comprehensive Plan ordinance amendment in progress and how an ordinance amendment to add the truck sales/service would be impacted. Discussion followed regarding the use in the C3 zoning district. Commissioner Jeremy Johnson stated that he felt it would be a good fit. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated that she felt it would be premature to make a change in the C3 uses when a great deal of C3 property will be impacted by the Comprehensive Plan zoning changes. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed past discussions during the Comprehensive Plan review regarding uses in this area. Commissioner Keller stated he had concerns with truck traffic on Yale Street in the residential area. He stated he did not have a problem with truck sales in that area. Chair Johnson and Commissioner Konietzko concurred. Chair Johnson noted that he would agree with the use, provided it were a CUP. Commissioner Konietzko stated that he had challenges with the truck route but agreed with the concept in general.