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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes January 28, 1992 Page 7 Mel Beaudry, 1023 Manor Place, commended the Planning Commission and City staff on all the work they put into this ordinance and their concern. Mr. Beaudry stated that he was concerned with this type of establishment being located at the entrance of Elk River on Highway 10. Mr. Rohlf stated that this type of business would only be allowed in the industrial zone. There is no industrial zoned land directly adjacent to Highway 10. There being no further comments by the public, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. This staff These passed issue was debated at great length by the Planning Commission and with a number of modifications being made to the draft ordinance. changes are reflected in the current ordinance that is being on to the City Council. One of the main concerns of the Commissioners and the public was multiple activities in the same establishment. This was discussed as they did not feel the wording was clear in the draft ordinance. Mr. Beck stated that the wording would be clarified prior to the City Council meeting. Commissioner Johnson stated that she would cast a negative vote because of her concern regarding this issue. She felt that the goal of preserving family values and providing a physical environment in which to develop in a healthy and wholesome manner was not being met. Commissioner Johnson was further concerned with the location of these types of businesses in industrial zones, and in particular the safety of women who work in industrial zones. Commissioner Eberley read a statement regarding her concerns with the Sexually Oriented Land Use Ordinance which is attached and made part of these minutes. Commissioner Eberley stated that she had to cast a negative vote because of her concerns regarding this issue as she felt is was threatening and unhealthy. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 AND CHAPTER 7 OF THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; DEFINING, RESTRICTING AND LICENSING ADULT AND SEXUALLY ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS AND LAND USES. COMMISSIONER VANVALKENBURG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-2. Commissioners Eberley and Johnson vote no. 8. Discussion Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator briefly summarized the highlights of his memo relating to the Phase I Improvements/Western Area study. The Planning Commission pointed out the reference to lack of a Comprehensive Storm Drainge Plan. Mr. Rohlf responded by saying that this is scheduled in the work plan for 1992.