3.1. PC DRAFT MINUTES 07-25-2023

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 27, 2023 ----------------------------- property. He felt the overall site concept was a good one but did not feel this project should start before other assurances were made. There being no one present to speak on this item, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson asked about design standards for this PUD versus the other PUDs and their requirements. Mr. Carlton explained the increased standards that apply to the industrial buildings in this higher-class Business Park. He stated the use is different, but they are trying to meet in the middle by applying the same standards they would in a business park. Commissioner Johnson noted they discussed this during their last meeting and considering the challenges of the gas line going through the property, there were limited uses of this parcel. He asked about the rest of the buildings in this development that would fall under this PUD, wondering if the design standards would follow the existing business park standards or fall under typical light industrial standards. Mr. Carlton stated since it is a PUD, the standards can be written any way they want. Because the mini- storage building has a tight site constraint due to wetlands, the commission could consider adding a second material choice. Other light industrial offices or commercial spaces could require standard business park standards apply to the other larger buildings. Commissioner Johnson stated he would be supportive of that and liked having the multiple exterior elements, noting he felt the rest of the development should follow the business park standards. Commissioner Beise noted Condition 6 was written to guide those PUD standards. Mr. Carlton asked if he understood the commission’s intentions to guide the two separate uses with differing design standards. He stated they can change adjust the final PUD language which will guide the final permitting and the City Council also reviews the final PUD agreement before approval. Commissioner Johnson asked if the applicant is aware of these current business park design standards. David Vinje, 18575 Lander Street NW, Elk River- the applicant, stated he does understand the design standards of the mini-storage units, and anticipated he would have to follow the Business Park standards. Commissioner Keisling asked to amend Condition 6 to ensure the mini-storage building standards can have reduced Business Park standards. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to recommended approval of the Land Use Amendment changing the guidance from Business Park to Highway Business, with the following conditions: 1. The associated Zone Change (ZC 23-01) and CUP (CU 23-06) applications shall be approved by the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Keisling and seconded by Commissioner Mauren to recommend approval of the proposed Zone Change from FAST (H) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), with the following conditions: