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0, o Elk River Planning Commission Minutes October 23, 1984 Page Three Commissioner Pearce questioned Mr. Hastings as to why he could not move the property line north since he owned the land north of the river lot, therefore making each river lot 2~ acres in size. Commissioner Temple questioned Mr. Hastings as to whether this was feasible or not. Mr. Hastings indicated that he couldn't sell the property because people don't want 2~ acres of river front property. Gary Santwire indicated that if 2~ acres is a problem, why not review the City's Zoning Ordinance and solve the problem that way instead of individually. Mr. Hastings indicated that river property is different in value and in use than any other land, because the value of the property is so much higher. Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he felt that river front property should be looked at and possibly set as a separate zone. Commissioner Wilson indicated that he owns river lot property also, and feels the same as Mr. Hastings, that 2~ acres is a lot of land to maintain. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. ROBERT HASTINGS OF 15260 CLEVELAND AVENUE NW. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. It was t4e consensus of the Planning Commission that the City Staff review the river lot frontage along the Mississippi in order to possibly create smaller lot sizes. 5. Site Plan Review for Pat Brown/Bank of Elk River Office Building in Barrington Place PUD Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that the Bank of Elk River is the fee owner of the property in question, and that Pat Brown has the option to proceed with the development, and that Gary Santwire represents both parties as broker. Rick Breezee indicated that the site in question is directly across from Kentucky Fried Chicken, and is legally known as Lot 1, Block 6, Barrington Place. Rick Breezee further indicated that Ms. Brown is before the Planning Commission for a site plan approval. Mr. Breezee further:'.indicated that the building Ms. Brown is proposing for the area is 3,900 square feet and that the building will be utilized for either office facilities or retail and service establishments. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that a wood fencing would serve as a buffer for the Church, and would also prevent access onto the roof, as the rear elevation is within 4 to 5 feet of the ground. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that the easements and utilities would be maintained by Pat Brown. Mr. Santwire further indicated that the green area would consist of shrubberies and planters with plants in them. COMMISSIONER WILLE~MOVED TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN FOR PAT BROWN IN THE BARRINGTON PLACE PUD. SUBJECT TO STAFF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED IN THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO OF OCTOBER 19. 1984, AND THAT THE SITE BE FURNISHED WITH THE