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p o o Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 1983 Page Nine MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TRALLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PEARCE, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE LAND USE AND ZONING MAP AS AMENDED PER RECOMMENDA- TION OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 13. Interpretation of a Use Within an I-l/Light Industrial Zone Rick Breezee indicated that Mr. Cowles, who owns the structures behind Cedar Log Homes on Cleveland Avenue, would like to lease one of his structures to a company similar to Midas or a muffler clinic. Mr. Cowles believes that because of the welding, cutting and bending of pipes, the area should fall under industrial use. MOTION BY COMMISI0NER TRALLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HARTMAN, TO INTERPRET THE USE AS A C-3/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 14. ,Planning Commission Holding Public Hearings Commissioner Hartman indicated that he was concerned about the public not being informed of Planning Commission items but also indicated he would like to make de- cisions without too much pressure from the public. Commissioner Pearce indicated he felt public hearings were necessary because the peoples views and ideas were very important. Chairman Tracy indicated he was against public hearings. He felt the Planning Com- mission's job was to look at what the staff gives them, and to make a recommend- ation. He also stated he felt public hearings at the Planning Commission was a dupliaate of government because public hearings were held at the Council meetings. Commissioner Tralle indicated he felt people should be notified for rezoning, but not for variances. Mayor Hinkle stated that the City Council held public hearings and that it would be a duplication, and that public hearings are time consuming. He further indi- cated that the Council is neutral in the matter of them holding public hearings. Zack Johnson indicated his concern was the City will use extra time holding two public hearings. Extra time will delay a developer a month or two, and any delays will add extra cost, which will be passed on to the buyer. He further indicated that somebody should be able to make a decision based on the planing theory without any outside influence. Rick Breezee indicated he agreed with Zack Johnson and further indicated that he felt if public hearings were held, it would be too easy to be persuaded to take a different stand on a matter after listening to the public.