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Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1990 Page 3 e meeting for areas "c" and "D". The City Council will be making a recommendation on all four areas at once. Penny Kline - 14148 Mississippi Road was concerned about the wildlife and the increased traffic. Cindy Phillips - 13640 Riverview Drive was concerned with the existing home values and keeping the industrial and commercial to a minimum. Mr. Weber indicated the home values would probably go up in value because this was a good opportunity for good quality residential building, and sewered lots. The business park is going to be nicely designed as to improve the value of your homes. Mr. Fox a resident of Elk River was concerned with the additional traffic and the wildlife in the area. Mr. Fox was also concerned with his property values going down and was objecting t~ the three proposals. Bob Saxon - 18044 Union Street felt it was amazing to find a court house surrounded by a business park. Mr. Weber indicated any industrial uses will be designed to be attractive, relatively quiet, nicely designed, and compatible with an office building (mainly Sherburne County Government Center). e Larry Koenig - 18068 Union Street indicated that in looking at these plans you have to be sensitive to the existing surrounding land uses. He also indicated he felt Areas "c" & "D" would be better suited for industrial and business growth. Stuart Wilson 17975 Troy Street asked how this process is approved and implemented. Mr. Weber indicated that the recommendation comes from the Planning Commission to the City Council who will incorporate this study into the current Growth Management Plan so it will be part of the official document. The Planning Commission took a short recess at this time. At this time Mr. Weber explained area "B". Mr. Weber explained that focus Area "B" is approximately 313 acres in size and located in the Central portion of Elk River on either side of US 169. This site is bound by 197th Avenue on the north, Jackson Avenue on the west, School Street on the south, and, partially, Dodge Avenue on the east. Mr. Weber showed and explained three al ternati ve layouts for the land use and circulation pattern within Focus Area "B" Mr. Weber summarized the major issues dealing with Area "B" Dale and Everett Specht were present to hear this issue as they owned property in Area "B". They questioned Mr. Weber on whether he was opposed to Area "B" being commercial based on the fact that there are a lot of nice oak trees along Highway 169. e Chairman Kimball submitted a letter from Commissioner Fuchs addressing his concerns. Chairman Kimball indicated he would like this to be part of the public record.