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Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1994 . David Raymond, 13686 Riverview Drive, Elk River, asked if this project would be the same sizE? as the Golden Valley project. Gary Colby responded: it would be similar in size, approximately 145, 000 square feet in size. Steve Stewart, 18290 Ogden, Elk River, stated he is opposed to the proposed project. Gary Colby, Project Manager with Menards, explained to the Planning Commission the size of property needed for this request and stated that no other site along Highway 169 would be appropriate. Ross Berglove, 13117-182 Avenue, Elk River, believes this proposal would be better than some industrial projects in this area and urged the Planning Commission to look closely at this type of use. Steve Ach commented on the intended use for Business Park and that Highway Commercial was designed to support the Business Park. This area was not intended for Highway Business. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Eberley commented on the Focus Area Study and the need to focus on "balance" within the community and the need to plan for the future, not just the present needs. Commissioner Minton stated that he was surprised that there is not a site along Highway 1 69 that Menards could consider and that he is not inclined to change the land use to Highway Business. A discussion among the Commissioners ensued. COMMISSIONER KREGER RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT BY MARV PROCHASKA, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. LUA 93-1, NOTING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC OPPOSITION, CITING STAFF'S MEMO, AND STATING THE REQUEST IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY ADDED THAT INFORMATION FROM MR. DWYER SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE FINDINGS OF FACT. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COMMISSIONER KREGER RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT BY COUNTRY RIDGE PARTNERSHIP, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. LUA 93-2 , NOTING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC OPPOSITION, CITING STAFF'S MEMO, MR. DWYER'S TESTIMONY, AND STATING THE REQUEST IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Consider an Ordinance Amendment to Amend Various Sections of the Zonina Ordinance Relatinq to Accessory structures, Public Hearinq, Case No. OA 94-1 . Staff report presented by Gary Schmitz, for the City of Elk River, to amend Section 900.20, Section 900.12, and Section 900.18 of the City Code related to accessory structures.