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. . . Elk River Planning commission Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 5 reach LOS C? Mr. Werjes stated it could be modified to reach that LOS, however, there would be additional costs involved. Commissioner Tachney asked Mr. Werjes to respond to the coordination of timing distance from TH 169 to Freeport on School Street. Mr. Werjes explained the coordination of signal lights at the intersection of School Street and TH 169 and the proposed intersection at School Street and Freeport. Commissioner Tachney asked Mr. Werjes to explain options for safety during rush or peak hours of traffic. Mr. Werjes described a few options noting however, that details for this nature will be addressed in the feasibility report. pedestrian briefly options of Loren Knott, Attorney representing Krause-Anderson, briefly remarked that the proposed property is designated for this type of use and the request meets the seven standards for granting a conditional use permit. Ed Stoutenberg, 19032 Yale Circle, Elk River, expressed regarding the current school bus traffic and vehicular additional traffic in this location is not a good idea. concerns traffic; Sue Daleiden, 19243 Lowell street, Elk River, requested staff explain the number of years it will take for residential taxes to pay for the types of improvements in this proposal. Bert Dahlberg, Krause-Anderson, briefly described Krause-Anderson's history and presented an overview of projects they have done. Wendy Penna, 17310 Carne 1 ion, Rarnsey, stated the basic problem seems to be "any project of this type" on this site. Ms. Penna suggested the residents get together and apply for a rezoning of this site. Phil Johnson, 19440 Holt Avenue, Elk River, iterated concerns regarding the seven standards for granting a conditional use permit, also stating this request does not meet those seven standards. Further, the proposal is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Minton closed the public hearing. Steve Ach, City Planner, reviewed staff's memo and explained future processes to the public. Mr. Ach stated staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit request for a commercial PUD by Elk River Associates with the following conditions: 1. Plans be revised in accordance with letters from Steve Ach, dated October 11, 1993, and Terry Maurer, dated October 15, 1993, that detail this site plan and future site plans. 2. Revised plans will be accepted as the "project development plan" and provide the foundation for future site plan approvals.