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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2001 Page 7 there needs to be more individuality in the townhomes and that he was in agreement with staff's recommendations. He stated that he applauded the developer for their efforts. A short recess was called at this time. Mr. Pratt suggested that since there are concerns regarding the commercial area to the west, that this could be rezoned to Community Commercial, rather than PUD. He also suggested that the pond could be made larger to eliminate concerns regarding flooding. Mr. Pratt felt that if the phasing steps were taken as suggested in Mr. Johnson's memo regarding traffic, they could see what the traffic issues were and address them appropriately at that time. He stated that he would like a recommendation from the Commission on the project either way, in order to move it on to the City Council. COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A WAIVER TO THE TOWNHOUSE MORATORIUM, AS REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER STATION LLP. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER STATION LLP FOR A LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE FROM LR AND LI TO MR AND CC, AND TO BRING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE URBAN SERVICE AREA, CASE NO. LU 01-02. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER STATION LLP FOR REZONING FROM RIA, A AND It TO PUD, BASED ON THE CONCERNS OUTLINED IN THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED AUGUST 9, 2001 REGARDING TRAFFIC, DRAINAGE, UTILITIES, AND GRADING. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER STATION LLP FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (ELK RIVER STATION), CASE NO. P 01-07, BASED THE INFORMATION IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14,2001 AND THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED AUGUST 9, 2001. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER STATION LLP FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 01-08, BASED ON THE INFORMATION IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED AUGUST 9, 2001, AND PUBLIC COMMENT. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 10. Adiournment There being no further business, Chair Pederson adjourned the meeting. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:37 p.m.