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t) t) o Elk River Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 1984 :Page Two Rick Breezee questioned the importance of curb and gutter. Mr. Johnson explained that curb was good for maintenance, especially when plowing, and that it also served as a mini barrier for blacktop mat, and as for the gutte~ the drainage would control errosion of the street. Commissioner Tralle indicated that he felt the transportation plan was very important. Rick Breezee indicated that it would be wise to use a transportation plan as a guide- line when reviewing preliminary plats. COMMISSIONER TRALLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE CITY DEVELOP A TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5. Assembly of God Conditional Use Permit Chairman Tracy indicated that the Assembly of God Church has requested a conditional use permit 'to construct a new church facility on a large piece of property in the Brentwood Subdivision. Present for this item were Dale Hamilton of Suburban Engineering, Dexter Mapson and Pastor James Hoogenboom. Commissioner Temple questioned whether the phasing system of the church has been prioritized. Dexter Mapson indicated that the first phase would begin now, and the second phase in three to five years. Mr. Mapson further indicated that the first phase would consist of the rectangle part of the large building. Rick Breezee questioned whether the Assembly of God would come back on a phasing situation if a conditional use permit were granted. Mr. Hamilton indicated that they would come back. Chairman Tracy indicated that he would be reluctant in granting a conditional use permit without seeing some specifics in the phasing of the building. Mr. Hamilton indicated that there was approximately 12,600 sq. feet of drainfield based on 7,300 gallons of use per day. Mr. Hamilton further indicated that snowmelt was the main problem at the present, but they felt that the drainage pond would be capable of handling the snowmelt. Mr. Hamilton indicated that the first phase of the plan, after completed, would seat-about 600 people, and that the parking lot would be done so as to accommodate the people. <(l:hairman Tracy questioned whether the parking lot would be blacktopped. Dexter Mapson indicated that there were plans for blacktopping the parking area in the future. Mr. Hamilton indicated that they are providing for a loading area for buses, and also an area for dumpsters. Mr. Hamilton further indicated that the drainage problem would have to be looked at and worked out when assurance of approval was more apparent. Lorna Wells from the audience, indicated that she lived at lot 2, block 6, Brentwood Subdivision, and stated that she did not think the facility will fit in the area, and also indicated that she had a concern with the traffic flow. Mr. Dexter Mapson indicated that they were building the church to enhance the area. Ms. Lorna Wells further indicated that she did not approve of the design of phase one.