08-09-2005 PC MIN - SPECIAL - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Special Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 August 9, 2005 --------------------------- 19. AN INTERNAL TRIAL SHLL BE PROVIDED FROM STREET A TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE PLAT, A TRAIL SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG COUNTY ROAD 30 ALONG WITH A CONNECTION TO STREET B, AND A TRAIL OR SIDEWALK SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG WACO STREET 20.THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREET B SHALL BE EXTENDED SO THAT IT ABUTS COUNTY ROAD 30. 21. ALL LOTS ABUTTING EXISTING LOTS IN PINEWOOD SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 20,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The special meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 8:32 p.m. 5. Discuss Use of Engineered Fabric Structures in the Light and Medium Industrial Districts Ms. McPherson stated that the Commission is asked to discuss a possible ordinance amendment to allow engineered fabric structures in the Light and Medium Industrial Districts. City of Elk River Street Superintendent Phil Hals and Assistant Street Superintendent Mark Thompson were present to discuss the possible utilization of an engineered fabric structure to be used for salt/sand storage. Mr. Hals explained that $160,000 was budgeted for a tip- up concrete panel construction building, but that the bids came in at $260,000. Mr. Hals discussed the photos of a fabric structure similar to what they propose. He reviewed the location of future buildings, and explained how these buildings would provide screening of the fabric structure. Chair Anderson asked if the Municipal Utilities would be moving from their site. Mr. Hals stated no, that only their material storage area would be relocated. He explained that the Utilities has possible plans for turbine generator in their current location. Ms. McPherson noted that the Utilities ultimately plans to expand their substation to the west. Mr. Hals explained that the Oak Knoll #3 ballfield will become the staging area for surplus materials. Ms. McPherson suggested that the ordinance amendment only allow the structures for governmental uses. Senior Planner Scott Harlicker suggested an ordinance amendment to allow them as a conditional use permit. Ms. McPherson asked, does the City want these types of structures popping up all over the I1 and I2 Districts. Commissioner Scott stated that he appreciates the tax savings of constructing the fabric structure, and that he did not have a problem with them being allowed. Commissioner Offerman stated that he has been inside a large fabric structure and that he did not have a problem with allowing them as a conditional use permit for governmental facilities. Chair Anderson concurred.