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. . . Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 2003 PageS There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER LEMKE MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY WILLIAM MORROW FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. CU 03-17, TO THE AUGUST 12,2003 SPECIAL MEETING, IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: . LANDSCAPING . REAR BUILDING FA<.;ADE . LOCATION OF DUMPSTER . BUILDING DIMENSIONS . SITE PLAN DIMENSIONS . BUILDING ELEVATION INCONSISTENCIES · GRADING AND DRAINAGE ISSUES . PLANS TO ADDRESS UFE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY ISSUES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS, WHILE KEEPING THE PRESENT STORE IN OPERATION. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Request by the City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 30. "Land Development Regulations". to Establish a Downtown Development District and Standards. Public Hearing - Case No. OA 03-01 Staff report presented by Planner Chris Leeseberg. The Planning Commission is asked to consider an amendment to establish a Downtown Development District and Standards. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the history of the request and revision process. Staff recommends approval of the language pertaining to the Downtown Development District and the area which is to be included in the District. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the only comment the BRA had was that they feel the standards are too restrictive, but did not explain what specific items they felt were restrictive. Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification on the boundaries. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the BRA has not yet defined the boundary west of Lowell. Commissioner Anderson asked if the boundary could possibly go all the way down to Hanke School. Mr. Leeseberg stated that he did not believe it would go down that far, but that the BRA was not specific. Commissioner Anderson asked if the School District office site would be included. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it is included. Discussion followed regarding the standards. Mr. Leeseberg noted removal on page nine of the standards, Items H. and 1. He noted that the intent of the standards is to create vertical separation of buildings. Ms. McPherson noted that the intent of the standards is to allow new buildings to be integrated that will complement but not clash with or overpower what is already there. Chair Pederson asked if Metro Plains has seen the revisions. Mr. Leeseberg stated that they have reviewed the standards three or four times. Metro Plains concerns regarded the building height and unit width. Chair Pederson opened the public hearin~. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing.