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Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 Page 4 e street disruption permit or a county road access permit is necessary. Currendy, there is no mechanism in place to require inspection of driveways. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public conunent, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FORAN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS SECOND DRIVEWAYS AND LOOPED DRIVEWAYS, AS STATED IN THE HIGHLIGHTED LANGUAGE IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED JUNE 24, 2003, ITEMS 3, 4 AND 5. COMMISSIONER LEMKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.1. Request by S & Z Investments. Inc. for Rezoning of Certain Property from R1c (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Townhouse/Multiple Family Residential). Public Hearing - Case No. ZC 03-03 Request by S & Z Investments. Inc. for Preliminary Plat (West Oaks). Public Hearing - Case No. P 03-04 5.2. e Mr. Harlicker stated that S & Z Investments, Inc. requests a rezoning from R1c to R3, and request for Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide approximately 35 acres into 122 townhome and 15 single family lots. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the site conditions, existing land use, density, lot sites, streets, parking, and park dedication reconunendation. He noted that the City Engineer's memo states that all his concerns have been addressed. Mr. Harlicker stated that Wedand Technical Evaluation Panel has reviewed the request and the applicant will be required to meet all their specifications and requirements. A letter from the Big Lake Township Board expresses their approval of the road connection at 183rd Avenue. The Township also stated that the residents have concerns regarding density and the wedands. Staff reconunends approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat based on the 3 findings and 20 conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Pederson read a letter from Kelly and Beverly Barry, 14415 183rd Avenue, expressing their concerns regarding increased traffic, density, number of homes and associated litter, trash, lawn clippings, pet problems, noise, trespassing by with snowmobilers and walkers" impact on wells, and impact on property values. The Barry's' requested that the developer be required to install a fence along their eastern property line. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Judy Thompson, 14412182nd Avenue, requested that staff provide information after the public hearing is closed regarding the City's five guidelines for rezoning, how medium density complies with the updated Comprehensive Plan, and the wedand rules regarding impervious surfaces. Ms. Thompson stated she did not believe the R3 zoning was a good use of transition between the existing land uses. She expressed her concern regarding the danger of increased numbers of vehicles traveling on the sharp curve in 183rd Avenue. Ms. Thompson stated that the residents are relying on the Planning Commission to safeguard their interests. e Fay Marie Sellner, 14099 182nd Avenue, expressed concern for the impact the development would have on the aesthetics of the area and the market value of the homes.