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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 15 . 1. A LANDSCAPE PLAN THAT COMPLIES WITH THE CITY'S LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE BE SUBMITTED. 2. ANY EXPANSION THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPANSION REQUEST SUMMARY AND EXHIBIT A SHALL REQUIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW. 3. ANY EXPANSION THAT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPANSION REQUEST SUMMARY OR EXHIBIT A SHALL REQUIRE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.9. Request by City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment Regarding Government Buildings and Facilities. Public Hearing - Case No. OA 01-06 . Staff report by Michele McPherson. The City of Elk River requests an ordinance amendment to add as a conditional use in the Business Park District, government buildings and facilities. She explained that by changing the definitions for government office and government buildings and facilities, the current Sherburne County Government Center became a nonconforming use. Approval of the proposed amendment would allow the County to expand its facility with Planning Commission and City Council approval. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. The Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of adopting the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that the Commission could chose to redefine the courthouse definition. Ms. McPherson stated that she has requested input from the County on this issue but she has not received any comments to date. Commissioner Baker asked if there were any other options. Mr. Beck stated that a new zoning district could be created but this would take some time. Ms. McPherson stated that a zoning district is needed to address institutional or public facilities. Discussion followed regarding whether to adopt the proposed ordinance or wait to process a new ordinance amendment. Ms. McPherson noted that if the Commission were to deny this amendment, they would need to provide findings for the denial. She eXplained that if the ordinance is not approved, the County would not be able to expand. Commissioner Schuster asked if the County would need a conditional use permit. Ms. McPherson stated that they would need to meet the same standards as any other conditional use permit, which requires Planning Commission and City Council approval. . It was the consensus of the Commissioners to recommend that the City Council direct staff to prepare and amendment to create a new zoning district for institutional uses and public facilities, when time permits.