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Planning Commission Minutes February 29, 2000 Page 5 . changes will have little effect on the City's administration and enforcement of the Floodplain Ordinance. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Thompson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO AMEND SECTION 902 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 00-3. COMMISSIONER BAKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.3. Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Preliminary Plat (Harley Addition', Public Hearinq Case No. P 00-3 5.4. Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearinq Case No. CU 00-5 . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Phoenix Enterprises has requested preliminary plat approval to plat Outlot A of Hilllside Crossing Third Addition (2.02 acres) as Harley Addition. The applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit for motorcycle sales and repair. The applicant's client, a Harley Davidson authorized dealer, proposes to construct a 39,939 sq. ft. building consisting of two stories and a basement. Mr. Harlicker reviewed issues and staff recommendations regarding parking and access, grading, drainage and utilities, building elevations, landscaping, and signage. He noted that the applicant is now proposing to use brick on the entire building exterior. Staff recommends approval of the requests with the conditions in the staff report to the Commission dated February 29,2000. Chair Thompson asked if the signs will be lighted. Scott explained which signs would be lighted. Commissioner Chambers asked if a light could be placed over the emblems on the west and south ends of the building. Mr. Harlicker stated that this issue will be reviewed by staff. Chair Thompson questioned if the Amoco emblem on the entrance sign would need to be moved. Mr. Harlicker stated that the location of that sign was approved as part of the Amoco conditional use permit approval. Discussion followed regarding height of the proposed building and the flags located on top of the building. Mr. Harlicker stated that the building height is within the limits established for the PUD. Discussion followed regarding additional landscaping to the north of the property along Evans. Mr. Harlicker explained that site lines need to be maintained Commissioner Baker suggested that shrubs be placed along Evans on the north end of the property. Mr. Harlicker stated that Staff will work with the city engineer to determine if additional landscaping can be added along the east property and along Evans without restricting visibility. . Commissioner Baker asked if the underground garage walls will be visible from Highway 169. Keith Johnson, representing Phoenix Enterprises, stated that the garage area would not be visible because of the location of a terraced retaining wall on the Highway 169 side of the property. He asked that the Commission not consider the logo at the ends of the building as signage.