4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 09-05-2023

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City Council Minutes Page 3 August 21, 2023 ----------------------------- th Galena 3017 130 Court, Blaine Applicant - Questioned why curb and gutter would be needed because their property is only one lot, and this would divide their land. She asked if a temporary setback could be in place since they would like to combine the Ramsey portion into Elk River. She stated there is no access to the Ramsey portion of the property. Mr. Leeseberg explained how our city ordinance requires a 10-foot setback from the property line to protect both owners and any possible future owner and how Elk River can’t approve anything located in another jurisdiction. He stated the Council could consider an alternative format to the curb and gutter or waive the property delineation. City Attorney Shepherd stated time and research would be needed regarding the annexation. This item could be tabled while staff explored options for combining the lots into Elk River or the permit could be granted as written. Mr. Leeseberg stated the Council could also approve it but change Condition #11 so it would only be enforced if the lots in both cities can’t be combined by a certain date. City Attorney Shepard stated the Council could also dispense with the curb and gutter requirement due to hardship. Councilmember Grupa stated he’d like to see the lots combined or some type of delineation required before he would approve the permit. The Council questioned the applicant on how they would like to proceed with the options discussed tonight. The applicant stated they would like to move forward and would agree to Condition #11 with a curb and gutter deadline if the lots are not combined. Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CU 23-16 with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-654: 1. All driving and parking areas shall be paved with an approved surface (bituminous, Class 5, or concrete). 2. Schedule a site visit with the building official and fire marshal to review the existing building and complete any required code updates. 3. Update submitted plans to demonstrate compliance with state and local stormwater management requirements. 4. Submit documentation showing compliance with all Minnesota Pollution Control standards. 5. Drive lanes need to maintain a minimum 24-foot width throughout the site. 6. Site lighting shall comply with Section 30-937. 7. A landscape plan shall be approved by city staff. 8. Existing fencing along the railroad tracks and Jarvis Street shall have opaque screening incorporated into it. 9. Dust control measures shall be utilized in the fenced yard area. 10. All driving areas and outdoor storage/parking areas shall be bounded by B612 concrete curb and gutter.