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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> October 25,2016 <br /> Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. <br /> Craig Wensmann of Bogart Pederson in Becker,MN—explained the dilemma the buffer <br /> wetland setbacks causes for undeveloped lots previously platted, citing Rolling Hills as an <br /> example. He stated that some lots become unbuildable due to the setbacks. Mr. Wensmann <br /> asked that the Planning Commission take into consideration setbacks for homes,not just <br /> decks. <br /> Chair Johnson stated that the variances requests have all been for decks. Commissioner <br /> Larson-Vito stated that variance requests will continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case <br /> basis, such as the examples Mr.Wensmann cited. <br /> There being no further comments,Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to <br /> recommend approval of the ordinance amendment to allow decks in the wetland <br /> buffer setback area, for properties platted prior to June 19,2006, as presented by staff. <br /> Motion carried 7-0. <br /> 4.7 City of Elk River— Ordinance Amendment <br /> • Ordinance Amendment to define outdoor storage, Case No OA 16-16 <br /> The staff report was presented by Zack Carlton. Staff recommended approval of the <br /> amendment as detailed in the staff report. <br /> Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Johnson <br /> closed the public hearing. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Konietzko to <br /> recommend approval of the ordinance amendment regarding outdoor storage as <br /> proposed. Motion carried 7-0. <br /> 5. General Business <br /> Commissioner Thiel will attend the November 7 and November 21, 2016,City Council <br /> meetings. <br /> 6.I City Council Liaison Update <br /> Councilmember Burandt reviewed the September 19,2016, City Council actions taken on <br /> the planning items from the September 27, 2016,Planning Commission meeting. <br /> 7. Adjournment <br /> • <br />