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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 28, 2004 Page 10 Commissioner Stevens suggested a condition be added that information be provided to the Gty Council regarding tide. He asked what the status was of the boulevard trees in the downtown. Ms. McPherson stated that trees were replaced with ones that were of a more appropriate scale for the downtown. She noted that the downtown association takes care of maintenance and provides lighting during the holidays. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the redevelopment of the downtown was being done "piece meal", with a building here and a building there. Ms. McPherson reviewed the history of the process for the current Downtown Revitalization Project. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the parking, traffic, and question of legal ownership should be addressed as part of the plat process, and that he would not support the request until those issues have been resolved. Commissioner Offerman concurred that they do not have enough information at this time and that he was unsure of the Planning Commission's role. He asked if the Commission would have any further review of the project. Ms. McPherson stated that if the proposed building plans do not meet the Downtown District design standards, the plans will come before the Planning Commission for review. Chair Ropp re-opened the public hearing at this time. Clifford Lundberg - Stated that the Commission members should ask themselves it they feel it is appropriate to proceed with the plat at this time. Tom Lucas, 17115 Yale Street - concurred with Mr. Lundberg, He stated that that there was no way there would be enough parking in the downtown. Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY METROPIAINS FOR PRELIMINARY PIAT APPROVAL OF THE JACKSON BLOCKPIAT, CASE NO. P 04-19, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PIAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PIAT FOR RECORDING. 2. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PIAT PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PIAT FOR RECORDING. 3. WATER ACCESSIBILITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY BE PAID TO ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PIAT FOR RECORDING. 4. THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLANS. 5. ANY TREES OFF SITE OR ON SITE, NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PRESERVED, SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIP LINE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION,