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Elk River City Council Minutes June 15, 1992 Page 4 . 6. THAT APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON THE COUNCIL'S FINDINGS RELATING TO WATER LINES, STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT. 7. THAT APPROVAL IS SPECIFICALLY CONTINGENT ON THE APPLICANT FINDING A WAY TO PROVIDE STORM DRAINAGE FOR THE FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3 1/2 Consider Preliminary Feasibility Report in the matter of Holt Avenue and 4th street Improvements COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE HOLT AVENUE AND 4TH STREET IMPROVEMENT OF 1992. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.1 Zone Change Re9Uest by John Weicht and Midwest Commercial Brokerage Inc./P.H. . Ms. Szklarski explained that the applicant is requesting a zone change of property from R-2b/Two Family Residential and C-3/Highway Commercial to PUD/Planned Unit Development with an underlying land use of Highway Business. The affected property is located west of Highway 169, north of the elementary schools, and east of Jackson Avenue. Ms. Szklarski stated that the affected property contained 33-1/2 acres which are currently owned by Roger Dickenson and Arlyse Christek. She stated that the zone change did not include four residential homes near the southwest corner of the proposed development. Ms. Szklarski stated that a development plan for this area was reviewed in the Focus Area Studies which were adopted by the City in July of 1990. Ms. Szklarski briefly outlined the goals and objectives of that study and how this request was consistent with those goals. Ms. Szklarski stated that staff is recommending approval of the requested zone change to Planned Unit Development as it would ensure orderly growth and development of the area. Commissioner Spotts stated that the Planning Commission has also recommended approval of the zone change to PUD on a 6-1 vote. He stated that Planning Commission felt a PUD was necessary in this area as it is a sensitive area due to the existing residential uses, adjacent schools and traffic concerns. Mr. Spotts went on to state the Planning Commission recommended that this Planned Unit Development be consolidated with the Planned Unit Development to the north. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. John Weicht, the applicant, stated that although there remaining residential properties, two of these homes are operating businesses out of their homes. are four currently . Dennis Anderson, 18943 Jackson Avenue, stated that he was representing the four homeowners who own property along the east side of Jackson Avenue. He stated that the homeowners are concerned with the prospect