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Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1995 Page 9 . VI. INDUSTRIAL Commissioner Minton explained the reasons for the Steering Committee's recommendations to increase the amount of industrial-zoned property. He stated that much of the land currently zoned for industrial is not available for development. Areas around the Sherburne County Courthouse and existing business park were recommended for rezoning to Business Park, in case the Sherburne County Fairgrounds is ever moved in the future. In the southeast section of the City, the Steering Committee has proposed an area for Business Park zoning, as well as an industrial park directly east of the downtown area off County Road 12 and adjacent to the Industrial Hardfacing site. Steve Ach felt it is necessary to assemble industrial areas in an orderly fashion in order to obtain a property land use mix. Commissioner Kreger questioned why staff was not in favor of the industrial park along County Road 12 and 13. Steve explained that developing a business park in this area may detract from the success of the business park on West Highway 10, where water and sewer is already readily available. . Robin Tuttle, 12390 Ranch Road, stated that there is a large industrial area where the gravel mines are currently located. She questioned why the City needs more industrial area and how many people do the citizen's of Elk River want in their community. VII. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES Chair Kuester explained the revised Master Park Plan will be reviewed at a later date. This discussion will cover the goals and policies in the Draft Comprehensive Plan. There were no comments from the public regarding the Parks and Open Spaces goals and policies. VIII. TRANSPORTATION PLAN Chair Kuester noted that only the goals and policies will be considered, and not specific transportation routes or issues. Merlin Bertilson, 19078 Waco Street, expressed his concern that Waco Street not be used as a collector street for an east-west route. He felt that Zebulon would be a better alternative. . The Planning Commissioners discussed whether or not to consider discussion on specific collectors, since collectors were listed in the goals and policies. The City Attorney advised that comments be allowed since the public hearing was open.