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. . . Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1995 Page 4 forced out of business if they were assessed, and asked that they be excluded from the urban service area. Dennis Chuba, 10451 175th Avenue NW, asked that the Planning Commission make it clear that if the proposed area is included in the urban service district, development will be severely restricted. Commissioner Kreger stated that the current ordinance prohibits subdivision of land in the urban service area, but the Planning Commission is considering an ordinance amendment with language to allow some development to occur. Roland Benson, 17276 Highway 10, stated he operates a monument business out his home, located between NAPA and Saxon, and the Mississippi side of Mr. Powell's land. He expressed his concern that an assessment would force him out of business. He felt there were other pockets of residents that would be against water and sewer, as he and Mr. Ebner are opposed. Truman Moyer, 16807 Highway 10, expressed his concern that his business neighbors would be forced out of business. He felt the feelings of the people that have lived here a long time should be considered. He felt that if the Mississippi Heights residents were able to opt out of the urban service area, it is only fair that others should be able to do so, as well. Mr. Moyer stated that he was told at a previous Council meeting, everyone in the affected area would be notified of the proposed amount of the assessment. As of this date, he has not received anything. Marcia Moen, 19227 Tyler Street, expressed her opposition to being included in the urban service area. Mark Coombs, 19753 Cleveland Street, opposed to the proposed urban service area. No one wants it and he felt that some of the "country" of Elk River should be left alone. There being no further comments from the public on this section of the Draft Comprehensive Plan, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON SECTIONS I, II, AND III, UNTIL AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECTIONS. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. IV. RESIDENTIAL Commissioner Minton reviewed the changes in the "Residential" section of the Draft Comprehensive Plan recommended by the Steering . Committee. Commissioner Minton explained that the Steering Committee heard from residents in the Agricultural District (generally, the area north of County Road 33) that wanted to be able to subdivide their property if they chose. Later, another group of residents spoke in favor of maintaining the 10 acre minimum. The Steering Committee recommended maintaining the 10 acre minimum lot size, with an option for clustering up to 8 homes per 40 acres, with the stipulation that 50 percent of the developable land would be forever preserved as open space.