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. . . Planning Commission Minutes December 22, 1998 Page 2 5. Plannina Commission Representative to Attend City Council Meetina Chair Mesich will attend the January 19, 1999 City Council Meeting. 6.1. Consider Tax Increment Financina District No. 21 Paul Steinman indicated the Planning Commission is asked to consider whether plans for Tax Increment Financing District No. 21 are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan for the city of Elk River. Paul indicated the project is for the construction of an approximately 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility on a six acre piece of property in the Elk River West Business Park. He noted that approximately 30,000 sq. ft. will be used by a company which fabricates rubber materials and will include the molding and extrusion of rubber products in the future. The remaining 20,000 sq. ft. of the building will be available for lease. Commissioner Kuester asked if the rubber business will conform to the business park standards regarding odor. Paul indicated that there will be no odor or extraordinary noise associated with the business. Commissioner Cote asked if Paul expected the property to be replatted. Paul indicated that the owner will likely apply for replatting in January 1999. Chair Mesich questioned what the T.I.F. would be used for. Paul indicated that the primary use of the funds will be for land acquisition and also for some minor site improvements. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 98-5, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 21 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6.2. Reauest by Ann Wayman, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit for Therapeutic Massaae, Public Hearina Case No. CU 98-28 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Ann Wayman is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a therapeutic massage business at 706 Main Street. The applicant's therapeutic massage license will be reviewed by the Council on January 19, 1999, along with the conditional use permit. Staff recommends approval of the request contingent upon approval of the therapeutic massage license. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ANN WAYMAN'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BUSINESS AT 706 MAIN STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: