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City Council Minutes May 20, 1991 Page 11 e the commercial activity, but rather that the area should be developed under the control of a PUD. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the underlying land use of the property is highway business on the west side of the site. Steve Rohlf further indicated that he received a phone call from Jay Albrecht of 11369 192nd Avenue who was opposed to staff's compromise and felt that the Council should consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to have the area remain as a PUD. Mayor Tralle questioned Mr. Hagen as to why he is requesting a rezoning to C-3. Jerry Hagen stated that the site seems to be appropriate for C-3 zoning. He further indicated that he has more flexibility with the C-3 zoning and that it will ensure a better development. Jerry Hagen further commented that he will be leaving over half of the trees in the area and further stated that the efficiency and timing of going through a PUD is a concern. e Mayor Tralle questioned why the Building and Zoning Administrator feels it is appropriate to rezone to a C-3 after the extensive study that was completed for the Focus Area Study. Steve Rohlf indicated that staff's suggestion to rezone a portion of the property C-3 is only a compromise to the situation. He further indicated that the intent of the Focus Area Studies in zoning the area pun was to keep all of the property from becoming commercial property. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Peter Logas, of 11380 192nd Avenue NW, indicated that he to see the environmental integrity of the area preserved. he believed that this could happen if the residents were become part of the decision making process. He stated he to see the area maintained as a PUD and would like to see of the trees preserved. would like He stated allowed to would like a majority Jim Reiners, of 11393 192nd Avenue NW, indicated he would like the property to remain as a PUD and suggested putting residential home sites on part of the property. Jean Harris indicated that if the area had been zoned C-3 before they moved in, they would not have bought the home. She stated they are new residents in Elk River and would like to see the area remain as a PUD. Jim Harris indicated that part of the decision to move into Elk River was the terrain of the country, the community and the wildlife. He indicated he was concerned about the erosion of the property and the integrity of the neighborhood. e Jerry Zeise, of 11331 192nd Avenue, indicated he would like to see a buffer to the back (east side) of the proposal. He stated that the rains could ruin the marsh area. He stated that a PUD would give him the right to voice his opinion when development is proposed on the site in the future.