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Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 1994 Page 3 . mistake. Mr. Boelter indicated that it would be very difficult to relocate this type of business (and his own business) and expressed his opposition to this request. Jerry Gallati, 18738 Queen Street, Elk River, MN, discussed the zoning of the original survey. Mr. Gallati informed the Commission that there are approximately 15 jobs at stake with this rezoning request and expressed his opposition to this request. Also, Mr. Gallati asked if the City has given consideration to where cars would be towed to if this rezoning is approved. Sandra Roy, 28008-152nd Street, Elk River, stated that they would be financially ruined if this request is approved. Mrs. Roy expressed her concern about relocating and iterated her opposition to the zone change. There being no further comments, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kuester asked Mr. & Mrs. Roy for the date they purchased the property from Mr. Olson. Mrs. Roy stated that is was in 1985. Commissioner Kuester explained that the first consideration given to rezoning this parcel was in 1983 according to a memo on file from Peter Beck, and expressed her concerns that the Roy's were not told of the possible rezoning request. . Bob Miller, Attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Roy arrived late and asked to have an opportunity to address the Commission. Chairman Tveite asked Mr. Miller to state his name and address for the record and to continue. Bob Miller, 9405-36 Avenue N, New Hope, MN. Mr. Miller stated that his clients are strongly opposed to this request. Further, they did not feel this request would be economically feasible to develop this parcel as residential. Commissioner Eberley asked staff to update the Commission on the status of Custom Motor's conditional use permit. Mr. Ach replied that Custom Motors is not in compliance with their conditional use permit. Commissioner Minton addressed Mr. & Mrs. Roy iterating that it was unfortunate they were not informed of the proposed rezoning at the time they purchased the property in 1985, however, the intended rezoning has been in process for quite some time. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners. Peter Beck stated the Planning Commission should be considering only the issue of rezoning as it relates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Chairman Tveite stated the action plan discusses in previous years was supposed to be a joint effort, however, current documentation does not show that a joint effort has been made. Chairman Tveite addressed the Commission regarding the role of the Planning Commission regarding this request. . COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN (15) ACRES FROM 11 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO R1 B (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. ZC 94-02, CITING STAFF'S MEMO AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY AS FINDING OF FACT. APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: