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Elk River City Council Meeting October 26, 1993 Page 9 e steven Ach indicated that staff is recommending that this building be subject to the future review Commission and City Council. the of approval of the Planning Peter Beck, City Attorney, informed the Council that land use decisions for the property in question have been made. The property has been rezoned and allows the uses which are being proposed. He stated that the property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a conditional use permit is required to develop the property. He indicated that staff has recommended that the conditional use permit be granted subject to specific conditions noted earlier. He further indicated that if it is the decision of the City Council to deny the conditional use permit, it should be based on findings of fact based on the seven criteria necessary for a conditional use permit. He suggested that if the Council intends to deny the conditional use permit, it should do so by identifying the conditions and then direct staff to draw up a resolution specifically stating the findings for denial. Councilmember Holmgren stated he has four major concerns with the proposed development. The concerns involved: 1. The easement for the drainage. A drainage easement has not been signed at this time. 2. Traffic concerns. The major intersection to the development one that is being ignored. He indicated that three of the intersections to the north are not controlled. He stated he nine other traffic concerns which he did not list in detail. is four had e 3. No buffer zone to the proposed development. 4. Possible median on School Street from Freeport to Jackson which would hinder traffic movements to the school property. Councilmember Holmgren noted that he would vote to deny the request for a conditional use permit. Councilmember Scheel stated that she has a great problem with the traffic. She further indicated that she had a problem with #1 of the seven stipulations necessary for a conditional use permit. She indicated that she feels the public health and safety of the children and residents are affected. She is concerned for the safety of the young people. She indicated that the children will not be able to get to Lion's Park. She further stated that when the children play there will be carbon monoxide to deal with. She stated that the holding pond would be a danger to the children. Councilmember Scheel noted that the proposed development adversely affects the schools. Councilmember Scheel stated that there are many holes in the project at this time and that she could not vote in favor of the project. e Councilmember Dietz stated that he shares the concerns of the citizens. He further noted that he took a survey of sixty people and found thirty people in favor of the development, fifteen against, and fifteen who did not care One way or the other. Councilmember Dietz stated that if