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Elk River Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 10, 1993 however, public comments would be heard at this meeting and the public • hearing would be continued to a later date. Chairman Minton entered into public record; 1) Minutes from the Park and Recreation Board dated February 3, 1993; 2) Letter from the Architect, Mike Shields; 3) Letter from the Elk River Chamber of Commerce dated November 12, 1992; 4) Letter from David Shay, Attorney for the Elk River Mall dated June 1, 1993; 5) Several responses regarding the EAW (included in the packet) ; 6) Letter from Citizens Who Care dated June 15, 1993. Chairman Minton opened the public hearing. Phil Johnson, 19440 Oak Street NW, Elk River stated his concern and the concern of the Citizens Who Care group; the location of this proposed project. Mr. Johnson quoted from page 68 of the Focus Area Study, Subarea B-3, and stated that this proposed project is not consistent with the Area Focus Study or the Comprehensive Plan, note Condition #2 of the Seven Standards for granting a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Johnson quoted Condition #4 of the Seven Standards for granting a Conditional Use Permit and stated that this proposed project requires widening area streets, relocating utilities, the installation of sidewalks, it affects school crosswalks, increases police and fire needs and, in particular, will create traffic congestion and interfere with neighboring public thoroughfares. Mr. Johnson continued with Condition #5 of the Seven Standards for granting a Conditional Use • Permit and addressed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, page 5, #23, which states that an Indirect Source Permit is required to access the effect of the increased levels of carbon monoxide caused by high levels of exhaust in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Johnson stressed that this particular project does not meet the Seven Standards for granting a Conditional Use Permit and requested the Planning Commission to require the developer to re-scale the proposed project to fit within the guidelines of the Comprehensive Plan and the Focus Area Study. David Shay, Elk River Shopping Mall, stated this proposed use was not consistent with the covenants of the Elk River Shopping Mall which states Jerry Hagen can not start a new grocery store near that mall. Dennis Gorman, 12905 Highland Road, Elk River, expressed concern regarding the Area Focus Study and addressed several concerns regarding the Riverdale Crossing shopping mall and its insufficient roadway. Mr. Gorman is concerned with the increased traffic so near to the schools and asked that the Planning Commission take testimony from the school bus drivers regarding the current traffic problems and related safety issues. Tom Dillon, 824 Jackson, Elk River, expressed concern regarding traffic issues, particularly the corner of Jackson and School Street. Diane Schmacher, 11063-208th Avenue, Elk River, indicated she was in • favor of the Elk Park Center project and was confident City staff would make the appropriate recommendations.