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ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 1985 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Gary Denzer indicated that he had purchased 7 five acre lots of record. Mr. Denzer further stated that he had come to the City to request an admini- strative subdivision to remove the lot lines. Mr. Denzer indicated that he was told at that t~me, should he change his mind and want to reinstate the lot lines, all he would have to do would be to come back to the City and request an admini- strative subdivision to do so. Mr. Denzer further stated that now he wants to reinstate his lot lines to sell some land, and also so he can build his mother a house next to his, but with the moratorium on private roads, he is unable to do so. Mr. Rick Breezee indicated that Mr. Denzer still does have the option of going through preliminary and final plat procedures. COMMISSIONER MERRICK MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1008.14(5)0 BY DELETING LETTER "0" REGARDING PRIVATE STREETS. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 12~. Pole Barns and Metal Skinned Buildings Discussion was held regarding the number of pole barns or metal skinned buildings that should be allowed per lot. It was indicated that if a second pole building or metal skinned structure were to be used for agricultural purposes, it should be allowed. Discussion was held regarding the definition of Agricultural and definition of hobby and how the two could be related. Discussion was also held regarding an unattached garage being considered as an accessory structure. Furbher discussion was held regarding the restricting of animals on so many acres of land ,and whether or not to do this on a unit basis. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the Building and Zoning Administrator would come back next month to the Planning Commission with some more facts on these items. 12~3/4.Junkyard Definition The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the present zoning ordinance on.junkyards states "The storage of three or more inoperative motor vehicles for a period in excess of three months shall also be considered a junkyard." Discussion was held regarding the storage of inoperable vehicles. It was indicated that a vehicle that starts is not inoperable, therefore, a person could have many vehicles in his yard and still not be considered a junkyard. Discussion was held regarding the storage of heavy equipment such as tractors, plows, etc. and whether or not this was considered a junkyard nuisance. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission Members that the Building and Zoning Administrator have the definition of junkyard researched. 13. Proposed Workshop The proposed workshop which was originally set for April 30th, to review the long range comprehensive plan for the City of Elk River has been changed to May 14, 1985.