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Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1990 Page 4 ------------------------ e A lengthy discussion was held between staff and the Commission regarding freestanding signs in the C-3 zone. The commission modified the formula as outlined in staff's memo dated 4/15/90. Where the speed limit is 30 to 55 miles per hour, the height was modified to 28 ft. Where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, the height was modified to 32 ft., the rest of the formula remaining the same. COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN THE C-3 ZONE WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO STAFF'S FORMULA: WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 30 MPH, THE HEIGHT AND SIZE WOULD REMAIN THE SAME AS STATED IN STAFF'S MEMO. IN THE 30 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR ZONES , THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WAS CHANGED TO 28 FT. WITH THE REST OF THE FORMULA REMAINING THE SAME AND IN THE 55 MPH ZONE, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WAS CHANGED TO 32 FT. WITH THE REST OF THE FORMULA REMAINING THE SAME. ALSO THAT THE FORMULA WITH NOTATIONS REMAIN THE SAME. COMMISSIONER NADEAU SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Fuchs opposed. 6. Ordinance Amendment (Interim Use) by City of Elk River/P.H. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator explained that staff has been directed through previous discussions with the Planning Commission and Council to prepare an interim use ordinance. He noted that the interim use ordinance is a mechanism for controlling a development until sewer and water comes to the area. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Chairman Kimball closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO TABLE THE INTERIM USE ORDINANCE SO AS TO INCORPORATE IT INTO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF THE PLANNING CONSULTANT'S FOCUS AREA STUDIES. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Conditional Use Permit for Mini Stora~e in a Multifamily Zone by Larry Rohlf/P.H. At this time, Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, excused himself from the staff table and the meeting room not for a conflict of interest, but for the appearance of a conflict of interest as the applicant is his brother. e Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, informed the Commission that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a mini storage facility in the R-3 zone located on Lot 2, Block 1, Ridgewood East 2nd Addition. She stated that the applicant is proposing to build three mini storage structures in a phased in manner. Ms. Szklarski explained the three phases. Ms. Szklarski indicated the applicant is proposing to use the existing driveway on Lot 3 as an exit. Lot 3 currently has a mini storage structure on it. She indicated that Mr. Rohlf will be required to record an cross easement with the City. The Ci ty Engineer has reviewed the drainage for the site and his comments are included.