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o Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1984 Page Four COMMISSIONER HARTMAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT A 425' VARIANCE ENCROACHMENT BE GRANTED TO MR. KEN LOCKWOOD, AT 13616 192ND AVENUE NORTHWEST, ELK RIVER, FOR THE LOCATION OF HIS AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE ENTIRE AREA BE CLEANED UP, AND. THAT THIS VARIANCE BE REVIEWED YEARLY, AND THAT IT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE DEALING WITH NUISANCES AND ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. COMMISSIONER PEARCE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 7. Consider Conditional Use Request for Wapiti Park Campground Rick Breezee indicated that Wapiti Park Campground located at 18746 Troy Street was applying for a conditional use permit. Rick Breezee further indicated that the zone was previously A-l/Agricultural, and that it had recently been changed to an R-lb/Single Family, and that a campground was considered a conditional use in R-lb zones. Mr. Roger White, president of Wapiti Park Campground, was present at th~ meeting. Commissioner Tralle questioned whether Troy Street was a private road or whether it was City maintained. Rick Breezee indicated that Troy Street was a private road and that the City did not maintain it. Mr. White indicated that he maintained the road himself, and kept it plowed in the winter. Rick Breezee indicated that a private road easement agreement should be signed. Mr. White indicated that his camp had 109 improved sites and 20 tent sites. Com- missioner Hartman questioned whether Mr. White had any plans for expansion. Mr. White indicated that he had no definite plans for expansion at the present time. Chairman Tracy questioned the hours of operation of the campground. Mr. White indicated that their grocery store was open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Chair- man Tracy questioned whether the store was just for campers or if it was used for neighboring residents in the area. Mr. White indicated that the store was mainly for campers that come to his campground, but that sometimes neighboring residents did use the store. Mr. White indicated that the closing time for the camp area is 11:00 p.m. Chairman Tracy questioned whether Mr. White had a restaurant in the campground. Mr. White indicated that there was a restaurant in the campground for the campers, and that they had a full menu served in the restaurant. Mr. White further indicated that there were times when neighboring residents came to the restaurant for meals. There was some discussion held regarding whether the store and restaurant should be allowed in this R-lb area. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners that the store and restaurant be primarily for the use of the campers and should not be expanded. Mr. White indicated to the Commissioners that he and his wife had tried to build up the recreational facilities which will fit in with the needs and uses of the area. Discussion was held regarding recreational vehicle maintenance, service, and storage at Wapiti Park Campground. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commissioners that very minor maintenance and repair of recreational vehicles be restricted to campers in emergency situations only, and that they are camping at the site, and that no storage be allowed.