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Planning Commission Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 10 e Staff report by Michele McPherson. Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposal, number of lots, potential park design, water connections, and trail easements. Staff recommends approval with the conditions in the staff report. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson asked if the park had been purchased. Ms. McPherson responded no; that a written outline, outlining the conditions of the potential purchase had been agreed to by both parties but that no purchase agreement had been signed. An Xavier Street resident asked if there would be a through-street on 190th Avenue. Ms. McPherson stated no. Barb Burandt, 19118 Tyler Street, stated that her family has leased the property in the past years for their beef cattle. She asked what barriers would be constructed to prevent children from trespassing onto their property. John Kuester, Park and Recreation Commissioner, reviewed the process for development of the park. Dennis Mitchell, 11042 190th Avenue, asked if there was a through street, how would people access the site. It was noted that a pedestrian trail would be connecting the neighborhood to the park. e Darien Gaddes asked if there would be second entrance. Ms. McPherson noted that the church has agreed to work with the City to utilize a shared parking situation with the church parking lot. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Baker noted that he would be favor of the plat and the development of a park in this neighborhood. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR GRACE ADDITION, CASE NO. P 02-10, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE UTILITY EASEMENT SHALL INCLUDE TRAIL RIGHTS. 2. THE PARK BOUNDARIES SHALL BE MARKED AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER JENSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.11. Request by Assembly of God Church for a Conditional Use Permit for Site Plan. Public Hearing - Case No. Cu 02-19 e Staff report by Michele McPherson. Ms. McPherson reviewed the location, building size, circulation, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, and building materials.