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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes January 28, 1992 Page 6 A short recess was taken at this time. 6. Ordinance Amendment/Section 902.02 to Adopt the Final Floodplain Study Maps/By the City of Elk River/P.H. (Floodplain and Final Management Ordinance) Flood Insurance Rate Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the City has received the final floodplain study and final Flood Insurance Rate Maps that are needed in order for the City to adopt the Floodplain Management Ordinance for the City of Elk River. The City of Elk River is mandated by the state to adopt the new documents within 6 months of the date listed on the maps (February 19, 1992). Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. There being no one for against the matter, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 902.02 "FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE" TO ADOPT THE FINAL FLOODPLAIN STUDY AND FINAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1992. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7. Sexually Oriented Land Uses Stephen Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator, explained that a great deal of time was spend discussing the draft Sexually Oriented Land Use Ordinance. Staff feels that the City has an ordinance that reflects the values of the community and their concerns in regards to crime rates, minors being exposed, and property values, but yet is a legal ordinance and one that is defendable. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council that they pass this ordinance so as to have it in place prior to the moratorium expiring in March. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. Darrell Island, 13563 Islandview Drive, was concerned with the expansion of an existing sexually oriented business and questioned whether there was any requirements as far as the number of square feet that the City would allow. Mr. Rohlf stated that an expansion would take an additional conditional use permit with public input. Another resident asked what if the people in the community "no" to a future request for a conditional use permit for this use. Mr. Rohlf stated that the City can not just say "no". has to base a negative ruling on findings centered on standards that are required for the conditional use. just said type of The City the seven Bob Bischoff, 602 Jackson Avenue, was concerned with the licensing requirements for this type of business. He questioned if a new license would be required if the ownership changes in a corporation which owns an adult book store. Peter Beck, City Attorney stated that the license runs with the owner/operators. The conditional use permit runs with the land. Licensing was discussed at this time.