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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 26, 2005 --------------------------- Mark Hewling, 14099 182 Avenue – Opposed. Felt it was a great community and he nd enjoys getting out on the course and meeting his neighbors. Don Heinzman, 13934 Riverview Drive – Opposed. Stated he realized it is the Planning Commission’s job to follow the City’s ordinances, and that they should not only take land development into consideration, but also human development. He stated that at full build- out, the Comprehensive Plan states there will be 35,000 – 40,000 residents in Elk River and that one golf course is not enough to serve them. David Palmer, 14189 182 Avenue – Opposed. He moved here from downtown Boston, nd Massachusetts and was impressed by the sense of community among the residents. Beverly Brown, 18260 Yankton Street – Opposed. She stated that the City and its residents need to be responsible and show good stewardship of the land. John Kraljic, 14121 182 Avenue – Submitted letter of opposition. Reasons included nd preserving open space, recreation and relaxation opportunity, slowdown in housing market, lack of benefit to the community by developing the course into homes. He stated that the City’s Comprehensive Plan provides reasons for denial of the request. Linda Moll, 18280 Yankton Street – Opposed. Felt that golf course promotes community and family. Jan Anderson, 18261 Yankton Street – Opposed. Stated she used to work at the golf club and babysat for a number of the residents. She stated that the neighborhood kids are out on the golf course, not indoors watching videos and playing video games. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard asked for clarification as to why the land use was changed in 2004 from Medium Density Residential to Open Space. Mr. Harlicker stated that the change was made to reflect the current use of the property. Commissioner Stevens stated that the zoning is still R1c, Single Family Residential, and that the land use amendment would provide consistency with the zoning. Commissioner Offerman thanked the residents for their comments and appreciated that they were well-organized. He stated that although the City does not enforce covenants, he felt they had a very good chance of winning their case civilly, to enforce them. He stated he would like to discuss the issue at the Planning Commission’s August workshop to discuss options for the property. He stated that he was not ready to either approve or deny the application at this time. Commissioner Stevens stated that he felt the land use request was an issue of consistency with the zoning and could be acted upon. Chair Anderson re-opened the public hearing to allow a comment. Andrew Brown, 18260 Yankton Street – Stated that Mayor Klinzing indicated she was disappointed that the property owner did not approach the City to discuss taking over the golf course. Mr. Brown stated that he has received supportive emails from two other Council Members.