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c o o Planning Commission Minutes October 25, 1983 Page Three Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated to the Planning Commis- sionersthat the Custom Motors location on the west end of the City along Highway #10 was also discussed at the Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting held October 18, 1983. Rick Breezee, further indicated that both the Planning Commission and the Council had shown concern regarding the site, and that at the Tuesday night meeting, all those present believed that it would be best for the City overall, if this area was zoned back to residential. Rick Breezee further indicated that by rezoning this area from 1-1 to R-lb single family, a non-con- forming status would be given to the Custom Motors Junkyard and that the amor- tization period for this type of use would be five years maximum. Commissioner Wille indicated to the Planning Commission members that other sites in the area were also brought up at the joint meeting, and not just Custom Motors. Commissioner Tralle questioned what conditions were required for a conditional use permit. Mr. Breezee indicated that the only conditions for the conditional use permit required for Custom Motors were plantings and screening. Mr. Breezee in- dicated that we must look at the zoning question and the long range presentation as a whole. Chairman Tracy indicated that he felt that the I-I zone should not be in that area according to the land use map. Commissioner Pearce indicated that he felt the area was not an appropriate place for an 1-1 zone. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE AREA ALONG THE WEST END OF THE CITY ON HIGHWAY #10 NOW ZONED I-I BE REZONED TO R-lB AND THAT BECAUSE CUSTOM MOTORS WOULD THEN BE GIVEN A NON-CONFORMING USE STATUS, THE AMOR- TIZATION PERIOD SHOULD BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS. COMMISSIONER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Pearce indicated that he felt if Custom Motors were allowed to stay in the area, arrangements should be made for plantings and barriers. Commissioner Wille indicated that he had an objection to the motion because of the 10 year amortization period. Commissioner Wille further indicated that he felt that a workable agreement should be made between the City and Custom Motors regarding the time period. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO READ THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE AREA ALONG THE WEST END OF THE CITY ON HIGHWAY #10 NOW ZONED 1-1 BE REZONED TO R-1B AND THAT BECAUSE CUSTOM MOTORS WOULD THEN BE GIVEN A NON-CONFORMING USE STATUS, THE AMORTIZATION PERIOD BE FIVE TO TEN YEARS WITH NEGOTIATIONS DONE BETWEEN THE CITY AND CUSTOM MOTORS. COMMISSIONER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. THE MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 5-0. 5. Conditional Use Request by Robert Lehn Mr. Breezee indicated that Mr. Robert Lehn of 21019 York Street NW, Elk River has requested a conditional use permit to construct a 4 unit townhome project at 348 Holt Avenue. Mr. Breezee further indicated that R-3 townhouse and R-4 multiple family use designations are allowed in the C-4 zone area only as a Conditional use.