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Planning Commission Minutes December 23. 1997 Page 5 . COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO POSTONE THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS BY GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER TO THE JANUARY 27, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 1. GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR LAND USE AMENDMENT (MR TO HR & Ce), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LU 97-2 2. GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. ZC 97-4 3. GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 97-20 4. GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (ORONO SHORES), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. P 97-12 COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . Staff report by Steve Ach. The City of Elk River is initiating a land use amendment from LR (Low Density Residential) to MR (Medium Density Residential) and rezoning from R 1 a (Single Family Residential) to R 1 e (Single Family Residential). The requests are being presented as a result of recent changes to the Comprehensive Plan which expanded the urban service area. The affected 480 acres of property is bounded by County Road No. 12 on the north, Tyler Street alignment on the west, 175th Avenue on the south and Fillmore Street on the east. The proposed changes will reflect lot sizes and residential densities typically found in development of property with municipal services. Vice Chair Sullivan opened public hearing. Dennis Chuba, 10451 175th Avenue NW, indicated there are six residences affected by rezoning of the pond area. He suggested the trunk line be assessed on a "per lot" basis, not "per acre". Mr. Chuba indicated some of these properties cannot be subdivided due to the proximity to roads and drainage easements. He felt an unfair heavy assessment burden would be placed on these residents if sewer and water were extended to this area. Gordon Mire, 17753 Fillmore Street, indicated he lives on the east side of Fillmore which is the dividing line for the newly established urban service area. He stated that 2 years ago he was told his property would be exempt from an assessment for water and sewer. Mr. Mire was concerned he would be forced to hook up if the trunk line ran through Fillmore. Terry Maruer, City Engineer, explained that if water and sewer were extended, the trunk line would most likely not be along Fillmore Street. Steve Ach informed Mr. Mire that he is outside the area proposed to be rezoned. .