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Item 3.1 ElMeeting of the Elk River Planning Commission River Held at the Elk River City Hall Tuesday,July 28, 2015 Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson,Commissioners Andrew Crook,Jeremy Johnson,Jill Larson-Vito and Brad Thiel Members Absent: Commissioners Garrett Christianson and Mark Konietzko Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton and Sr.Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner . Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Eric Johnson. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider 7/28/2015 Planning Commission Agenda Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to approve the July 28,2015, Planning Commission agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 4.1 6/23/2015 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to approve the June 23,2015, Regular Planning Commission meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0. 5.1 Request by Plant Place, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 15-12 Zack Carlton reviewed the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the nine conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Crook asked if the trees mentioned by staff will be for sale. Mr. Carlton stated no, the trees will be planted to improve screening of the site. Commissioner Crook asked if agricultural uses are a permitted use in the R1a zoning district. Mr. Carlton stated yes,but that this home business does not meet all the criteria for a permitted home occupation, citing conditions 1,2,6,and 10. Commissioner Crook suggested a condition be added to insure the trees would not be removed or sold. Mr. Carlton stated that the applicant noted in his application that the trees would be planted for screening purposes.