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City Council Minutes July 30, 1990 Page 4 e the number of dwelling units per acre in multi-family zones in Elk River. Pat Klaers stated that the maximum density per acre in any residential zone of the City will be less than eleven units. He further indicated that at a previous Council meeting the Council amended the schedule of dimensional regulations to allow smaller lots within the R-2b zone and that this current proposed amendment would cancel the last amendment. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Robert Bischoff questioned whether there were lot size requirements on PUD's. It was indicated that there were no lot size requirements in a PUD and lot size averaging may be considered. Councilmember Kropuenske pointed out a concern regarding chain link fences around swimming pools. He indicated that a child can climb a chain link fence. The Council discussed this matter and requested staff to research the types of fences around swimming pools. It was suggested that an opaque fence be provided. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e It was the consensus of the City Council to add the word opaque to Section 900.18-2(4) dealing with swimming pool fences. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-23, AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 900.18 TITLED "SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS" BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3 Qr_dJ na,nce_ Am~n...Qm.~D~<L_.Q~J;l on_~j)J)--!.2..1_-'f.i t I e!L~~l!rk i IlJt..~..!LJ!.Q~il i ng R~K!!J11-ttQ.n!:!/P. H...!... Janelle Szklarski indicated that the proposed ordinance would affect the 1-1, 1-2 and C-3 zones and and residential zones. She indicated that the ordinance would require a 10' setback along the entire property line to keep commercial and industrial parking lots from flowing together and further that the ordinance would require setbacks for parking and loading areas in C-3, I -1 and 1-2 districts to be increased to 30' where they abut residential or agricultural property in order to create a buffer between the business park and residential property. Ms. Szklarski also indicated that the fence height for screening parking and loading berths from residential property was reduced from 8' to 6' and she further added that language was included to require the screening of trash receptacles to be of a sufficient size in order to accommodate recyclables. e Planning Commission Planning Commission with a 4-0 vote. representative, Al Nadeau, indicated that the recommended approval of the ordinance amendment Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no-one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.