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Special Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 August 9, 2005 --------------------------- order to provide access to properties, such as in the case of Mr. Weicht’s property. Mr. Ebner noted that Mr. Weicht’s property goes all the way to Street A shown on the concept. Mr. Ebner asked if Mr. Powell’s property would have Highway 10 access. Ms. McPherson stated that there will be a right in-right out access off of 171 avenue. She noted that the st existing median in 171 avenue will be extended further east. st Mr. Ebner suggested that a road could be run along the property line where there is a jog in the lot line of Mr. Powell’s property, without destroying all the sites along there. Mr. Weicht asked if there was topography available yet. Ms. McPherson stated no, that no site work has been done yet. Mr. Weicht questioned why the City would have a drainage pond in a Highway Commercial area, since the property is worth four times what industrial land is worth. Ms. McPherson stated that the plan is simply a concept and they do not know at this time where the drainage ponds will end up. Ms. McPherson stated that the City Council is interested in creating a “hybrid” zoning district for this area called “Gateway Business Park”. Development of the property would not begin until at least 2006, since the City needs to figure out how to pay for the infrastructure. Ms. McPherson thanked the property owners for attending and stated that they will be advised of future discussions on the site. -------------- Chair Anderson adjourned the workshop at this time (7:10 p.m.) The Planning Commission moved to the City Council Chambers to conduct the special meeting. -------------- Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special Meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Anderson. 3. Request by L & M Development for Land Use Amendment, Pinewood Estates Second Addition, Case No. LU 05-04, Public Hearing Continued from July 26, 2005 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker reviewed the request to amend the land use for the Pinewood Golf Course property from OS (Open Space) to UR (Urban Density Residential). Staff recommended approval of the request based on the four findings listed in the staff report to the Commission dated August 9, 2005. Chair Anderson stated that the names and addresses of all the residents who spoke at the July 26, 2005 public hearing have been recorded in the minutes from July 26th. He stated that the public hearing would be opened for anyone wishing to provide any new information. Judy Thompson, 14122 182 Avenue – Asked for answers to the following four questions: nd 1) If the residents are forced to hook up to City water and sewer, would they be required to cap their wells, or could they use them for watering purposes; 2) will the developer be billed for the cost of bringing water and sewer to Pinewood First Addition; 3) if they are required to cap their wells, what is that cost; 4) who will maintain the open green space. Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that the Municipal Utilities prefers that wells be capped. She explained that deep wells may be in the same aquifer as the City wells and