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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 29, 1998 Page 4 restricting the idling time of the semi trucks, and, parking of a fully-loaded truck on public or residential property. He was not in favor of the City of Elk River adopting ordinances just because another city has a similar ordinance. There being no further comments from the public, Vice Chair Cote closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Cote stated he did not feel it was appropriate for the Planning Commission to act on a nuisance ordinance. He also felt it appeared that the ordinance amendment was the result of a problem in a particular neighborhood. Commissioner Thompson stated that the ordinance may be necessary to prevent the same issue from becoming a problem in another part of the city. Commissioner Thompson stated she would like to discuss this issue at a workshop and did not want to make a decision at this time. Commissioner Chambers indicated that if the ordinance was adopted, the Planning Commission would eventually be reviewing these conditional use permits. Commissioner Chambers stated he could understand both sides of the issue and that he would like to discuss it at a workshop. Commissioner Chambers indicated that he felt this was an issue the city will need to deal with in the future. Commissioner Schuster felt the language in the existing ordinance was clearer than in the proposed language. Laurie Mezera-Kerr indicated the city currently has no means to regulate semi truckers and has only been able to track the complaints associated with them. She explained the subject of semi trucks and the associated noise and odor has been an ongoing issue in the city. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners to discuss whether a conditional use permit was appropriate for this use at the October 13th workshop. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 98-_, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AMENDING SECTION 500.06(6) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 98-5, UNTIL THE OCTOBER 27, 1998, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Citv of Elk River Reauest for Ordinance Amendment Reaardina Setbacks on Corner Lots, Public Hearina Case No. OA 98-4 Staff report by Steve Wensman. The City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment to redefine the existing definitions, "Lot Line, Front" and "Lot Line, Rear" and to add the additional definitions for Front Yard, Side Yard and Rear Yard. Steve reviewed the definitions and asked the Commission for comments. Discussion followed regarding the definition of rear lot line in relationship to corner lots. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to discuss the issue further at the October workshop.