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Elk River City Council Minutes March 6, 1995 Page 3 e Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the provision in the ordinance for the size of accessory structures. Bob Minton indicated that accessory buildings in R 1 a zoning should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. City Planner Steve Ach questioned whether the City Council would like to see the Planning Commission become the Board of Adjustments. He indicated that he has briefly reviewed this issue with the City Attorney. He further stated that he felt it could save time for many of the applicants and for the City Council if the Planning Commission were the Board of Adjustments. Mayor Duitsman suggested that a memo be presented to the City Council at a future meeting rogarding this issue. The City Council recessed at 7:37 p.m. and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 6. Open Mike A resident affected by the moratorium on the 10 acre minimum lot size indicated his concern and opposition to the 10 acre minimum lot size. 7.1. Consider Reauest bv City of Elk River for an Administrative Subdivision, Public Hearing, Case No. AS 95.1 e City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a parcel of land to accommodate the ice arena complex. He stated that the administrative subdivision involves carving out an approximate three acre parcel of land from the Senior High school complex to accommodate the existing and new ice arena. The City Planner indicated that the primary purpose of the administrative subdivision is to allow the City to purchase the property from the School District. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report regarding this request. The issues discussed in the staff report included parking, access to the property, and utility easements. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CREATING APPROXIMATELY A THREE ACRE PARCEL TO ACCOMMODATE THE EXISTING AND PROPOSED ICt ARENA ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED PARKING WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AN APPROVED CROSS ACCESS/CROSS PARKING AGREEMENT BE ACCEPTED BY BOTH PARTIES. 2. AN APPROPRIATE SIZE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE GRANTED THROUGH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WHICH WILL ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF THE WATER LINE. e 3. A TEN FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE GRANTED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM SCHOOL STREET TO THE ICE ARENA.