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Elk River City Council Meeting February 17, 1994 Page 3 e units. He noted that the plans include a free-standing garage, as well as 2 attached garages to the main building. He stated that this will provide at least one covered parking stall for each apartment unit as required by the ordinance. steve Ach explained that the density is approximately 17 units per acre. He stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommends approval of the request, with the conditions as outlined in his memo to the Mayor and City Council. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Lonnie Kornovich, developer of the proposed project, questioned Item #4 of the conditions regarding the improvements to the entrance drive. He stated that it was his understanding that the City would share in the cost of the driveway improvements. steve Ach noted that the area of concern is the curve of the driveway by Lions Park. He stated a portion of the corner may need reconstruction because of the unstable soils under the existing driveway. Robert Minton, Planning Commission Chairman, stated that the intention of Item #4 was to have the developer provide curb and gutter from the proposed project up to and around the corner , and make sure the driveway does not deteriorate from the apartment traffic. e Mayor Duitsman noted that the north-south portion of the road is in good condition and that the City's concern is the curbing and the east-west portion of the road. The City Planner stated that the conditions for approval specify that when the Babinski property to the west is developed, that a driveway from the subject property be extended to Proctor Avenue. This would provide an additional access for emergency service and also relief from additional traffic on School Street. Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Council member Dietz expressed his concern regarding additional apartment construction, noting that 24% of Elk River population lives in apartments. He stated that he did not feel this helps our tax base and also makes the Police Department's job more difficult. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SCHMITZ-KORNOVICH REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO ITEM #4: 1. PLANS BE REVISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERRY DATED JANUARY 12, 1994. MAURER'S MEMO 2. ENTIRE PARKING AREA BE BOUNDED WITH B612 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. e 3. LANDSCAPE MATERIAL HAVE THE MINIMUM SIZES: OVERSTORY TREES - 2" CAl. BALLED AND BURLAP