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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 1995 Page 6 . single family home (located on Lot 1, Block 2). Mr. Fredrickson owns Lots 5 through 9, Block 2, Lot 1 Block 3, as well as Lots 7 through 10, Block 1. Gary explained that the applicant is requesting that a driveway be allowed to intersect with Highway 10, rather that a city street. Mr. Fredrickson is concerned with the cost of constructing a road to service only one user. Staff recommends that 156th Lane be built all the way from Highway 10 to 156th Avenue, to allow for the orderly development of the lot to the east and potentially, the lots to the north. Lee Fredrickson, applicant, indicated he is requesting a driveway be allowed, rather than a city street. due to costs. Gary noted that Mn/DOT has recommended approval of a right-in right-out-only intersection, and that the applicant will be required to install a turn lane on westbound Highway 10. Information on landscaping and the building exterior was provided. Gary stated that a drainage and grading must be submitted prior to City Council review. . Gary stated Mr. Fredrickson also owns property in the City of Ramsey which is adjacent to Lot 1, Block 3 in the Ar-Mon Commercial Park. The City of Elk River has received a letter from the City of Ramsey, indicating the conditional use request is not compatible with Ramsey's B-1 (Business District) zoning district located directly east of the subject property. The City of Ramsey requested if the permit was approved, that their performance standards for used car lots in the B- 3 (Highway Business District) be taken into consideration (Le., paved driveways, display, customer/employee parking, maneuvering areas, concrete curb, setbacks). Gary stated that the site plans shows a setback of 20 feet from the parking area to the lot lines. Gary indicated he has discussed with Ramsey the possibility of connecting a frontage road in the this area to the 153rd area in Ramsey. Steve Ach added that a frontage road in this location would be the best transportation system to serve property in Elk River as well as Ramsey. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. Tony Derunges, attorney representing Metropolitan Gravel Company, stated a previous arrangement had been made with the City to vacate 156th Avenue. He explained that apparently this was not done. He stated that Metro Gravel purchased the lots on Highway 10 for a retail operation, based on that understanding. He stated they have obtained the necessary forms to vacate the street. Mr. Derunges explained that Metro Gravel is a trucking and truck repair facility. The company has a contract with NRG, a subsidiary of NSP, to haul the refuse- derived fuels to the burn facility. Metro repairs their trucks and NSP's trailers at their facility, as well as dispatching from this location. The entrance to the facility is located on Jarvis, across from Renner Well Drilling. Mr. Derunges stated Metro is opposed to the request because he feels that Mr. Fredrickson will eventually develop the rest of his property, and he estimated Metro would be assessed approximately $88,000 for the construction at 156th Avenue. . Chair Kuester closed the public hearing.