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. . . Planning Commission Minutes July 22. 1997 Page 8 that is not developable. He expressed his opposition to the proposed expansion of the urban service area. The Planning Commission, staff and the property owners discussed timing of the extension of the utilities. Donna Beaudry, 17995 Fillmore Street, questioned when they would have to hook up to city services and when they would be assessed. Steve Ach indicated Ms. Beaudry's property is approximately 2 miles away from sewer and water and he did not know if she would be included in the urban service area at some point in the future. He explained there will be no assessments until a project is proposed and petition for improvements is received and acted upon by the City Council. LeRoy Brown, 10815 175lh Avenue, expressed his opposition to the expansion of the urban service boundary. Emma Holzem, indicated their property was taken out of urban service proposal in December and now they are being included again. Mr. Schaap suggested a time frame be established for extending utilities. Jerry Ruppeluis, 10496 181sl Avenue, questioned whether or not his property is included in the urban service area. Terry Maurer indicated Mr. Ruppeluis' property was not included. Stoffel Reitsma, 10860 181sl Avenue, stated 10 years these residents were told they would never be included in the urban service area. He encouraged the Planning Commissioners to take field trip to this area and they would find the area is not suitable for urban development. Mr. Reitsma expressed his concern regarding the need for industrial development in Elk River. Commissioner Minton felt the Comprehensive Plan indicates development will move eastward and land must be preserved now to insure the economic feasibility of extending water and sewer. Discussion followed regarding establishing a time frame for the extension of city sewer and water to this area. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO POSTPONE THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S REQUEST AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADJUST THE URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 97-10, TO THE SEPTEMBER 23RD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The City of Elk River has requested amending the Zoning Code to include a maximum driveway width for residential driveways. Scott reviewed survey information from other communities and indicated staff is recommending maximum width of 30 feet.