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Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1998 Page 2 . 5. Plannina Commission Representative to Attend December 21, City Council Meetinq Commissioner Chambers will attend the December 21, 1998 City Council Meeting. 6.1. Tax Increment Financinq District #9 Budqet Modification Paul Steinman, Economic Development Director, indicated that a budget modification is proposed for Tax Increment Financing District (T.I.F.) NO.9. He explained that the Planning Commission is required to review and act on the issue of whether the use within the proposed or existing tax increment district is consistent with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the city, and conforms to the Comprehensive Plan of the city. Paul Steinman noted that TIF District NO.9 consists of parcels owned by Tescom Corporation. Commissioner Kuester asked Paul to explain the modification. Paul explained that T.I.F. dollars will be used to construct a sidewalk around the perimeter of the industrial park and for improvements to the entrance sign. Commissioner Kuester questioned if this proposal would extend the life of the T.I.F. district. Paul stated that it would not. Commissioner Kuester asked why the sidewalk is proposed around the outside perimeter, rather than around the street perimeter. Paul explained that at least 40 percent of the funds must be spent within the T.I.F. district. . COMMISSIONER COTE MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-4, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION TO THE BUDGET FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTSRICT NO.9 CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6.2. Request by Lyle Talbot for Land Use Amendment from MR (Medium Density Residential) to CC (Community Commercial), Public Hearing Case No. LU 98-4 6.3. Request by Lyle Talbot for Rezoning from R1c (Sinqle Family Residential) to C4 (Neiqhborhood Commercial), Public Hearinq Case No. ZC 98-10 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Lyle Talbot has requested the following: 1. Land use plan amendment from MR (Medium Density Residential) to CC (Community Commercial). 2. Rezoning from R1 c (Single Family Residential) to C4 (Neighborhood Commercial) Scott reviewed the adjacent land uses and zoning, access, utilities and other issues associated with the land use and rezoning requests. . Commissioner Cote asked where other C4 zoning is located in the city. Scott explained that there is a parcel at Highway 169 and 193rd, and also one at Highway 10 and Joplin.