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Elk River City Council Minutes March 15. 1999 Page 7 . 9. THAT THERE BE NO OUTSIDE STORAGE OF DONATED ITEMS. 10. THAT ANY OUTSIDE STORAGE OF GARBAGE BE CONTAINED IN A TRASH ENCLOSURE WITH A GATE TO MATCH THE PRINCIPAL STRUCUTURE AND LOCATED AS DIRECTED BY CITY STAFF. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6. Reauest by Associated Developers of the Twin Cities, Inc. for Preliminary Plat (Elk River Crossina, Public Hearina Case No. P 98-8 6.7. Reauest by Associated Developers of the Twin Cities, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearina Case No. CU 98-26 Scott Harlicker indicated that Associated Developers has requested preliminary plat approval to split 70.71 acres into 9 commercial lots and 20utlots. He indicated that the developer has also requested a conditional use permit for a 70.71 acre commercial Planned Unit Development. The property is located at the southeast corner of Highway 169 and Main Street. Scott reminded the Council that this issue was considered on March 8, and the public hearing had been opened at that time. He noted that the developer was not present, therefore, the Mayor continued the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing requested public comment. e Anthony Gleekel, Associated Investors, stated that one issue of concern is the definition of the road being public or private. He stated he had no problem with the road being public right-of-way. Scott Harlicker indicated that Council had concerns with the access roads regardless of the road being public or private. Council discussion pursued regarding the number of proposed access points. It was the consensus of the Council that the number of access points must be reduced. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing for the preliminary plat. MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO DIRECT ENGINEERING STAFF TO PUT TOGETHER PLANS FOR THIS ROAD AS IF IT WERE A NEW CITY STREET (SERVICE DRIVE) AND THAT THERE BE ADEQUATE ACCESS TO THE PARKING LOTS CURRENTLY PROPOSED AND ADEQUATE ACCESS TO FUTURE PARKING LOTS. Tony Gleekel indicated that they have met with the Planning Commission and staff, and have thoroughly discussed these issues. MAYOR KLINZING WITHDREW HER MOTION DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND. e Mayor Klinzing indicated that she is looking at a road similar to a service drive with limited access points. Council member Thompson stated that he does not see the design of the road changing, however, the number of access points must be limited. Councilmember Dietz requested the City Engineer study the access points and also stated he does not see the need to relocate the road. Council member Motin suggested using Elk Park Center as a model.