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Planning Commission Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 8 . Commissioner Cote stated he did not support the access. He indicated he would support decreasing the density in order to save wetland, but did not feel a recommendation to reduce the density would affect the overall project. Commissioner Morris indicated he did not have a problem with the density but was concerned about the wetlands. Also, he felt that if the number of parking stalls were reduced, he would support adding turn lanes at the crossing street. Scott asked if the Commissioners felt the proposed mix of land uses were appropriate. Chair Mesich asked if the proposed uses are permitted in the Highway Commercial zoning district. Scott indicated that they are permitted. Commissioner Kuester felt the pedestrian access should go through Lot 6. Scott suggested a pedestrian access on the west side to access the free-standing sites and a crosswalk at the intersection to direct pedestrians into the shopping area. Mr. Frank indicated he felt it would be unsafe for pedestrians to cross at the intersection and that it would be better to locate the pedestrian crosswalk after the big box retailer. Commissioner Cote felt there should be some type of architectural treatments used to tie the proposed project with the downtown. Commissioner Chambers stated he would also like to see the street scape of the proposed development tie in with the downtown. . COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO POSTPONE THE REQUEST BY ASSOCIATED DEVELOPERS OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC. FOR REZONING 58.49 ACRES FROM C3 TO PUD(CASE NO. ZC 98-9), PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (CASE NO. P 98-8), AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE NO. CU 98-26), TO THE NOVEMBER 24, 1998, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER COTE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Cote suggested that each of the Commissioners take time to review this proposal and provide their comments to Scott as soon as possible. 6.5. Request by Amcon for Preliminary Plat (Elk River Business Park, LLC), Public Hearinq Case No. P 98-7 Scott Harlicker stated that Amcon is requesting preliminary plat approval to plat a 40 acre parcel zoned BP (Business Park) into 7 lots. Scott indicated that the necessary information for review of the plat has not been received and recommended that the request by postponed. COMMISSIONER COTE MOVED TO POSPONE THE REQUEST BY AMCON FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. P 98-7 TO THE NOVEMBER 24 , 1998, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. .