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Elk River City Council Minutes March 6, 1995 Page 4 e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. Conditional Use Permit bv the City of Elk River, Public Hearina. Case No. CU 95-03 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the City of Elk River, along with Youth Hockey Association, is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a new olympic size ice arena immediately adjacent to the existing ice arena located northwest of the Senior High. Steve Ach indicated that in addition to the ice arena, a new parking facility will also be provided which will accommodate up to 90 parking stalls that will benefit not only the ice arena but also the Senior High during peak demands. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report including the issues of parking, landscaping, lighting and utility extension/fire protection. Louise Kuester, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit. Mayor Duitsman opened the pUblic hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the additional parking stalls. He stated that if the Senior High is moved, there may not be the need for additional stalls. He indicated that he would like the option to revisit the parking issue with the School District at a later date. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ICE ARENA AND ASSOCIATED PARKING LOT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. COMMENTS STATED BY THE CITY ENGINEER BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL SET OF PLANS. 2. NEW PARKING AREA BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A BITUMINOUS SURFACE AND BOUNDED WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. 3. A DRAINAGE PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. 4. A NEW FIRE HYDRANT BE PROVIDED ON-SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FIRE CHIEF. IN ADDITION, CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO EXTENDING THE WATER MAIN NORTH TO CONNECT WITH THE DEAD-END LINE EXISTING IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA. 5. ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING BE PROVIDED ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE TO MAXIMIZE THE SCREENING BETWEEN THE ICE ARENA AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE NORTH. 6. A SHORT SEGMENT OF TRAIL BE PROVIDED FROM THE PARKING LOT TO THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINE TO EVENTUALLY CONNECT WITH A TRAIL EXTENDING FROM THE RESIDENTIAL AREA. e 7. ALL PARKING LOT AND BUILDING LIGHTING SHALL BE DOWN-LIT AND DIRECTED AWAY FROM THE RESIDENTIAL AREA.