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Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2002 Page 7 5.4. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment relating to Massage Therapy. Public Hearing - Case No. OA 02-01 e Staff report by Scott Harlicker. The City of Elk River requests an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow therapeutic massage as a permitted accessory use in certain districts and to amend the definition of "personal service establishment". Staff recommends that therapeutic massage be allowed as an accessory use to medical clinics, chiropractic clinics, and personal service establishments. Staff also recommends that the definition of "personal service establishment" be amended to specifically include therapeutic massage. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Discussion followed regarding the amendment. Commissioner Baker stated he did not have a problem with the amendment. Commissioner Mesich stated that he felt the use should remain a conditional use. commissioner Franz felt that "personal service establishment" needs to be further defined. Chair Pederson stated he did not have a problem with massage therapy as an accessory use for chiropractic and medical clinics. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss the amendment further at the March 12th workshop. e COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING MASSAGE THERAPY TO THE MARCH 12,2002 WORKSHOP. COMMISSIONER BAKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6.1. Update on February 19.2002 City Council Meeting by Commissioner Pederson Commissioner Pederson provided a update on the February 19, 2002 City Council meeting. 6.2. Determine that Sale of Property is Consistent with Comprehensive Plan Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed a proposed exchange of land owned by the City with Outlot K of Trott Brook Farms which is owned by D.R. Horton. The City- owned property consists of two outlots from Elk River Crossing and a remnant parcel from the George DeSchene acquisition that will be used for residential development. Outlot K would be used by the City for park purposes. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that the disposition of City land is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Park and Recreation Commissioner Dana Anderson stated that the Commission had tried to acquire Outlot K as part of the Trott Brook Farms park dedication when the plat was originally approved. He stated that the property links with the trail corridor along Trott Brook. e COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED THAT THE DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IS CONSISTENT WITH THE