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c o Planning Commission Minutes July 24, 1984 Page Three COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MS. CAROL LESKE OF 13651 HIGHWAY no, ELK RIVER, BE GRANTED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO SELL AND REFINISH ANTIQUE PRODUCTS FROM HER HOME, WITH THE STIP- ULATION THAT THERE BE NO DISPLAYING OF ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE HOME, AND THAT THE HOURS OF OPERATION BE FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M., AND THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE SUBJECT TOA TWO YEAR REVIEW. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Variance Request by Mr. Ronald Langbehn Mr. Langbehn was not present, thereby Chairman Pearce tabled the item until the end of the meeting. 7. Ordinance Amendment to C-l Zone Mr. Rick Breezee gave the Planning Commission some background information on this . matter. Rick Breezee indicated that about a year and a half ago, the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to approve the HRA Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Rick Breezee further indicated at the time of approval, the Planning Commission had concerns regarding there being no type of repair and fuel station located in the downtown area, and that they felt this was an important part of the downtown concept and believed that these types of facilities should be allowed in a C-l zone. Mr. Beaudry of Beaudry Oil was present at the Planning Commission and again showed his anticipated plans to expand his existing gas station. Mr. Beaudry indicated that he would like to have a convenience store, and also expand his existing car wash. Discussion was held regarding the expansion of the car wash, as car washes are not allowed as principal or conditional uses in a C-l area. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT SECTION 900.16(5) Of THE ELK RIVER ZONING ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO ADD (d) WHICH WILL INCLUDE FUEL STATIONS IN C-l AND C-2 DISTRICTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE. COMMISSIONER OSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Interpretation of an R-l Zone - Pertaining to Lincoln School Rick Breezee indicated that he has had requests for a number of different uses going into Lincoln School. Some of the requests have been daycare, preschool, arts and crafts, and a community kitchen. Rick Breezee further indicated that Lincoln School is now in an R-lc zone and the School District is anticipating that sometime in the future the school will be opened for school, which means it will have to remain a R-lc zone. Rick Breezee indicated that some of the problems he is running into is that daycare is allowed but only up to ten children, whether or not food can be served to the public, and whether selling of arts and crafts can be allowed. Chairman Pearce indicated that he felt uses should be limited for community betterment programs. CHAIRMAN PEARCE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNCTIONS BE PERMITTED IN LINCOLN SCHOOL. COMMISSIONER WILLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.