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P. C. Mintues 5/26/92 Page 4 . Commissioner VanValkenburg also felt this was a sensitive area due to the schools and residential area. He was further concerned with what this development would do to the downtown area. commissioner spotts was also concerned with the residential homes in the area. Chairman Nadeau stated that it is a natural area for commercial development. He did not like to see the four remaining residential properties left as an island surrounded by a large commercial development. He was also concerned for the downtown area. He felt the timing of this development was too soon for Elk River. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2B/TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND C-3/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO PUD/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BY JOHN WEICHT AND ASSOCIATES AND MIDWEST COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE, INC. WITH THE UNDERLYING LAND USE BEING CHANGED TO HB/HIGHWAY BUSINESS BASED ON THE FINDINGS THAT THE REQUEST IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, THAT IT IS A SENSITIVE AREA DUE TO THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL USES, ADJACENT SCHOOLS, AND TRAFFIC CONCERNS. CITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED 5/20/92 ALONG WITH THE TRAFFIC STUDY COMMENTS PROVIDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER DATED 5/26/92. FURTHER CITING MR. BILL WEBER'S COMMENTS FROM BRW INC. ALONG WITH THE ADDITIONAL STIPULATION: . 1. THAT THE TWO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AREAS BE CONSOLIDATED AND REVIEWED AS ONE DEVELOPMENT. COMMISSIONER VANVALKENBURG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Chairman Nadeau voted no because of the timing of the project and the existing residential properties. The Commission strongly encouraged the City Council to recommend that a traffic study be completed prior to approval of this development. Also, that the Consultant City Planner from BRW work with staff in the planning and development of this area because of his work with the Focus Area Study and Growth Management Plan. A short recess was taken at this time. 6. Consider Zone Change Request (C-2 to PUD) by Elk Terrace Limited Partnership/P.H. . Stephen Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator, stated that Elk Terrace, Limited Partnership, represented by Brad Larson, is requesting a zone change from C-2/0ffice District to PUD/Planned Unit Development to accommodate a senior housing project. Staff is recommending approval of the zone change request because it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan as it would encourage a mix of housing opportunities and use the PUD approach to design standards where appropriate. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing.