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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1998 Page 3 Barb Miracle, 1234 6th street, questioned where the barricade was proposed to be located. Steve Wensman explained the location. Ms. Miracle commended the City for utilizing an existing building for a good use, rather than constructing a new building. There being no other comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chambers questioned the size of the building. Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Direction, indicated the building is approximately 3,500 square feet. He indicated there will likely be surveillance cameras within the building for staff to monitor the outside of the building. Chair Mesich questioned whether younger children would come to the site. Jeff indicated the ages of children they expect will be from 5th through 9th grade. Activities will be conducted as well as including a game arcade, seating, juke box, and vending machines. The site will be available for other organizations serving youth to connect with the kids. There also would be an opportunity for kids to provide their own music, such as having a "garage band" come in. Jeff indicated the youth has indicated what they mainly want is a place to hang out and call their own. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 98-14, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT STAFF ROUTINELY SURVEY THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. 2. THAT THE EXISTING LIGHTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING BE REPAIRED TO ADEQUATELY LIGHT THE PARKING LOT AND WALKWAYS UNDER THE AWNING. 3. THAT THERE BE NO OUTSIDE SEATING AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING. 4. KEEP ALL WINDOWS FREE AND CLEAR OF ITEMS, POSTERS, ETC. 5. MAKE ANY PAY PHONE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS. 6. MAKE THE SITE A "SMOKE-FREE" ESTABLISHMENT. THIS WILL ASSIST THE POLICE IN KEEPING THE FACILITY A PLACE FOR ALL TO COME. 7. MAKE THE FRONT DOOR THE ONLY ENTRANCE AND EXIT; ALL OTHER DOORS FOR EMERGENCY ONLY. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-2. Chair Mesich and Commissioner Chambers opposed. Staff report by Steve Wensman. Teresa DeJarlais is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an art studio from her home located at 227 Morton Avenue. Steve reviewed the proposed operation and indicated staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report.