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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Minutes <br />August 25, 1992 <br /> <br />Page 9 <br /> <br />Mr. Rohlf stated that the steep slopes <br />development plan for each lot is <br />through the building permit process. <br />streets during house construction may <br /> <br />over 30% are protected. A <br />required which will be enforced <br />A clause regarding erosion to the <br />be added to that development plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Eberley also questioned the future easement needed for an <br />overflow to the pond on the west side of 192nd Avenue and whether that <br />needed to be addressed at this time. <br /> <br />Mr. Rohlf answered that he needed to confer with the property owner <br />about the proposed easement as this property was not part of the plat. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF <br />THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CHERRYHILL BLUFFS AS WELL AS THE CONDITIONAL <br />USE PERMIT CITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED AUGUST 18, 1992, AS FINDINGS OF <br />FACT SUBJECT TO THE SIX STIPULATIONS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO. <br />COMMISSIONER EBERLEY ALSO ADDED THAT EMPHASIS BE PLACED ON PRESERVING <br />TREES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED <br />THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> <br />11. <br /> <br />Consider Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat <br />Park Center West by John Weicht and Associates and <br />Brokerage/P.H. <br /> <br />Request for Elk <br />Midwest Co~ercial <br /> <br />Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, introduced this item. <br />He stated that the applicants are requesting a preliminary plat to <br />create fOur commercial lots. The preliminary plat involves the <br />northern portion of the parcel contained in the PUD. Mr. Rohlf stated <br />that the applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit for the <br />entire PUD project. This CUP would address the general site plan <br />issues. The developer is proposing to develop the property in two <br />phases, with Phase I containing the northern property and the proposed <br />CUB site, and Phase II being located on the southern half of the <br />property and containing a proposed Menards and Walmart. <br /> <br />At this time John Weicht, one of the developers gave a brief <br />presentation of his proposed project. Mr. Weicht stated that the <br />businesses interested in locating in Elk River have certain <br />requirements, such as having the parking lot facing a major highway, <br />and combinations of certain uses. Mr. Weicht stated that only the <br />Phase I portion of the PUD is being planned for right now. Mr. Weicht <br />also stated that the developers are not requesting any TIF financing <br />for this project. He stated that this project will be a benefit to the <br />community as it will provide additional jobs. <br /> <br />At this time Steve Rohlf outlined several concerns as stated in his <br />memo dated August 19, 1992. <br /> <br />TRAFFIC - Terry Maurer, City Engineer, briefly summarized his memo <br />dated 8/19/92 and the traffic study prepared by Maier Stewart & <br />Associates. Mr. Maurer stated that the main road going through the <br />project needs to align with Highland Avenue as it is the only thru <br />street on Jackson Avenue and, therefore, would facilitate the <br />implementation of controls such as signals and four-way stop signs in <br />