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Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 July 26, 2005 --------------------------- 5.6. Request by City of Elk River for Preliminary Plat (Northstar Business Park), Public Hearing – Case No. P 05-12 Director of Planning McPherson explained that the Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA) requests consideration of a preliminary plat for Northstar Business Park. The proposed plat is located west of Twin Lakes Road, south of Elk River Business Park. Ms. McPherson reviewed background information leading up to the EDA’s plans to develop the business park. She discussed the site constraints, number and size of lots, grading and drainage issues, and the Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation for cash park dedication. Staff recommends approval of the request with the two conditions listed in the staff report, with an addition to Condition #2 to include dedication of a trail easement over Outlot A. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens asked if there would be a curb cut at the northern access to allow a right turn lane. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that since there are already two lanes in both directions, staff did not feel a turn lane was necessary at this time. He noted that there is adequate right-of-way to add one, if needed in the future. Commissioner Offerman asked if the 175 Avenue residents received notification of the th public hearing for this plat. Ms. McPherson stated that property owners within 350 feet received notice of the public hearing, but that all the 175 Avenue area residents were not th contacted. She noted that information regarding the Northstar Business Park plat could be included in the mailing which will be sent to those residents. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL FO THE REQUEST BY THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PRELIMNARY PLAT OF NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK, CASE NO. P 05-12, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE SHALL BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 2.CASH SHALL BE PAID FOR PARK DEDICATION FOR THE DEVELOPABLE ACRES. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.7. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Section 30-895 and 1294, Public Hearing – Case No. OA 05-11 Director of Planning McPherson explained that the Commission is asked to consider an ordinance amendment changing the parking setback requirement and making use and setback adjustments to the Business Park District Standards. Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposed language changes. She explained that the City is trying to attract clients to the Business Parks and these changes will allow better use of the smaller lots. Ms. McPherson stated that the setbacks will not change on arterial and collector streets; only on the interior