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Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 February 23,2016 Mr. Hartung stated that the Focused Area Study (FAST)identified this area for high density residential with 3, 4 or 5 story residential buildings. He felt this proposal would fit in perfectly for what was proposed in the plan. Mr. Hartung stated that he lives and works in Elk River,but the project cannot be scaled back, and if it will not work on this site,he would be looking at other sites. Vice Chair Konietzko stated that he wants the project here,and is hopeful they can find a way to make it fit. Commissioner Johnson stated that the issues need to be nailed down prior to moving forward with this project. He stated he was not comfortable making a decision to approve when there are questions remaining, such as the land acquisition from the homeowner's association. Mr. Hartung stated that his goal is to get a shovel in the ground and that if the project is going to get hung up with the DNR,he is looking at other sites outside of the city to locate his project. He stated that his engineer has the correct storm water calculations and the project will not have the impact city staff is concerned with. He stated that he cannot do any more with the parking. Mr. Hartung asked that the Planning Commission make a recommendation and move the application along to the City Council. Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to recommend denial of the request by Modern Construction of Minnesota for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Unit Development for a multi-use building. Motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Crook opposed. Mr. Carlton stated that the DNR would like to do a site visit so that they have a better understanding of what is being proposed, and where the bluff line actually is located. Commissioner Crook stated that he believed the issues can be worked out and that he felt the parking was adequate. 6.4 Briggs Companies— 17432 Zane St NW • Interim Use Permit for Extended Stay Hotel, Case No. CU 16-07 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mr. Carlton reviewed the nine conditions which must be met in order to allow the interim use requested. Staff recommended denial of the request based on the finding that conditions #4 and#7 cannot be met. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated that it is her understanding the city oversees rental licenses, and asked if the Minnesota Department of Health oversees extended stay motels and hotels. Mr. Carlton stated yes, and that they license the facilities. Commissioner Johnson stated that he would abstain from discussion and voting on this issue due to a potential conflict of interest. Vice Chair Konietzko opened the public hearing.