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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 1995 Page 7 . HEARING. COMMISSIONER DILLON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Staff report by Steve Ach. The City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment to establish a new commercial zoning district entitled community commercial. Steve noted this concept was discussed in the 1988 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission previously discussed this type of commercial district for the property owned by Tom Hartman and Guardian Angels, north of Highway 10 and Joplin. Steve noted that this type of use would be compatible with the commercial use on the south side of Highway 10 and Joplin that is part of the Business Park. Steve explained the Community Commercial district would be designed to serve a much smaller area than Highway Commercial. He reviewed possible permitted, conditional and accessory uses, as well as the design standards for the proposed Community Commercial zoning district. Commissioner Minton recommended that Item No.2 under "Permitted Uses" be deleted, since it was already covered under Item No.4. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners that additional language be added to the proposed ordinance to address the following: . l. 2. 3. 4. Maximum building height Maximum lot coverage Maximum developable area Locational standards Commissioner Kreger expressed his concern that this type of use not be allowed in the middle of a residential development. Steve Ach explained the Statement of Purpose could be expanded to reference community commercial zones only be located on arterial and collector streets. Commissioner Kreger expressed his concern that these areas not become neighborhood hangouts. He suggested that the Police Department may be able to provide some input on this. He felt these types of uses tend to become run down and questioned their survival rate. He was also concerned that it would not be desirable for these uses to attract more business than was intended and therefore, increased traffic in residential areas. Commissioner Minton stated that businesses selling gasoline, cigarettes and lottery tickets seem to do quite well if they are located on major routes. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 95-14, TO THE NOVEMBER 28, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER DILLON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. . Richard Books stated that he was not present for the Planning Commission's discussion on his request and asked what action was taken. Chair Kuester explained that his request had been recommended for denial and the reasons