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D o o Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 1984 Page Three Commissioner Tralle indicated that if a motion was made to approve the variance request, he would like to see a stipulation added requesting the Masonic Lodge to put a buffer along the residential neighborhood. Harold Warneke indicated that two rows of evergreens have been started along Upland for a buffer along the residential neighborhood. Commissioner Ward questioned how big the parking lot was. Mr. Kongsjord indicated that it would hold 40 or 50 cars. Mr. Kongsjord further indicated that Industrial Health and Hygiene, when at their peak in employees, had 25 employees which worked out of the office. Mr. Kongsjord further indicated that if there were four renters in the building he did not think there would be as many as 25 employees in four offices. Commissioner Hartman indicated that he was concerned about the types of operations which would go in the building. Harold Warneke indicated that they didn't want anyone in the building which would bring in complaints to the neighborhood, and further that they were looking for professional office type tennants. Mr. Warneke further indicated that alcoholic beverages were not allowed on the premises. Commissioner Tralle indicated that the building is already there and if only one renter is allowed, there is the possibility of the building being foreclosed. Commissioner Hartman indicated that he felt if there were professional and business offices in the building the traffic would be the same or less with four offices as compared to the one office already occupying the building. COMMISSIONER HARTMAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE VARIANCE REQUEST MADE BY THE MASONIC LODGE #95 LOCATED AT 633 UPLAND AVENUE NORTHWEST, ELK RIVER, BE GRANTED AND THAT UP TO FOUR COMMERCIAL USES BE ALLOWED, AND THAT THESE USES BE LIMITED TO PROFESSIONAL AND/OR BUSINESS OFFICE USES, AND THAT AT THE TIME OF ANY SUBDIVISION PLATTING, THE MASONIC LODGE WOULD HAVE TO COME TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND REVIEW REGARDING BUFFERRING ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING AND FURTHER THAT ANY SIGNS BEING ADDED WOULD HAVE TO BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING SIGN STRUCTURE. COMMISSIONER PEARCE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-1. CHAIRMAN TRACY VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. 6. Land Area Designation for Newly Created C-3B Zone Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that on January 9, 1984, the City Council and the Planning Commission met jointly to discuss the newly formed C-3B Zone that the City Council approved. Rick Breezee further indicated that at that meeting there was quite a bit of discussion as to the actual area and boundary which this new zone should be. Rick Breezee further indicated that the City Council would like a recommendation from the Planning Commission as to what the boundary for this new zone should be. Rick Breezee further explained that the area lies EasLof165th Street and 660 feet each way of the center line of Highway #10 right-of-way. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE ZONE CHANGES AS PROPOSED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATED JANUARY 18, 1984, EXCLUDING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH. COMMISSIONER WARD SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.