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Elk River City Council Meeting November 21, 1994 Page 7 e 5. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GARAGE WOULD NOT AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.4. Consider Zone Chanae Reauest by the City of Elk River for Sandoiper Estates Additions/P.H., Case No. ZC 94-12 Steve Ach indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting to rezone Sandpiper Estates and Sandpiper Estates II from R 1 c, Single family residential to R 1 b, Single family residential. He indicated that the purpose of the request is so that the lots better reflect large non-city sewered residential parcels. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 94-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1 C, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R1 B, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, CASE NO. ZC 94-12. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.5. Consider Ordinance Amendment to Amend Various Sections of the Zonina Ordinance Section 900.30/P.H.. Case No. OA 94-05 IScreenina and Landscaoing Reauirements) e Steve Ach, City Planner, indicated that staff is proposing several modifications to the standards relating to screening and landscaping in an attempt to allow for a greater variety in landscaping certain areas. He further indicated that some of the proposed changes are being suggested in an attempt to implement recent performance standards that have been made part of conditional use permits. Councilmember Farber indicated his concern regarding requiring a Letter of Credit to ensure that the landscaping requirements are met. Councilmember Scheel indicated her concern regarding the restrictiveness of the ordinance. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Louise Kuester, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission felt that the ordinance would be a guideline and would be used primarily for larger commercial developers. She indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance. e Jeff Gongoll spoke on behalf of Riverside Development. Mr. Gongoll indicated his contention with the issue relating to clear cutting of trees prior to developing. He indicated that in order to have an economically viable project, it is sometimes necessary to cut trees. Mr. Gongoll also spoke to the issue of screening mechanical equipment and communication units. He indicated that communication units cannot be screened. Mr. Gongoll discussed the issues concerning exterior loading and service areas and performance guarantees. He