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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> March 19,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> nice if Elk River had a big complex as well. He stated they will have to seek out <br /> different locations if they do not have opportunities to expand in Elk River. <br /> Tim Dolan, 13467 212"'Ave NW, stated allowing parking lots and warehouses does <br /> not help with job creation. Industrial zoning districts 1, 2, and 3 are better for <br /> commercial recreation facilities than businesses because of ceiling heights. He did <br /> not see how this ordinance would help in the long term. <br /> Acting Mayor Ovall closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Wagner agreed with Mr. Holmgren,Mr. Lodermeier, and Mr. Dolan <br /> stating it may be a mistake limiting commercial recreation facilities in industrial <br /> zoning districts 1, 2,and 3. She stated would not support the ordinance as written <br /> because of its impact on the future of youth sports. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned the basis for removing commercial recreation <br /> facilities from industrial zoning districts and specifically where it would not be <br /> allowed. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg clarified commercial recreation facilities would not be allowed in <br /> industrial zoning districts 1, 2, and 3; however, 12 other zoning districts still allows <br /> commercial recreation facilities. He stated the role of staff is to look at all areas of an <br /> ordinance change including planning and economic development and identify what is <br /> the purpose of an industrial district. <br /> Jill Larson-Vito, Planning Commission, stated the goal of the Planning Commission <br /> is to consider job creation in industrial districts,the limited available space for job <br /> creation,and preserving spaces for a neat and orderly development where certain <br /> types of businesses are located in the type of zoning district they are designated for. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard asked if there have been issues with commercial <br /> recreation uses in an industrial district in the past. <br /> Ms. Larson said the complaints received regarding Spectrum School children in an <br /> industrial area would also hold true for children using a commercial recreation <br /> facility. Councilmember Westgaard agreed some industrial businesses have <br /> government contracts prohibiting their proximity to other zoning uses. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated the Planning Commission has to look at both industrial and <br /> recreational sides and their intent is not to discriminate against a particular use, as <br /> they all need a logical place to go. <br /> Councilmember Olsen asked how many situations the city may currently have where <br /> commercial recreation facilities are operating in industrial spaces. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg estimated 2 to 4 places of business may be affected. He stated with <br /> the ordinance change,they would be allowed to stay,but would not be able to <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />