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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 <br />October 24, 2023 <br />----------------------------- <br />4.2 City of Elk River <br /> Ordinance Amendment to various sections pertaining to Home Occupations and Interim Uses, <br />Case No. OA 22-06 <br /> <br />Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Leeseberg to explain the CUP process and what it entails. <br /> <br />Mr. Leeseberg explained the process of what is required to apply for a permit. He explained applicants <br />struggle with the cost of an architect, especially finding one to assist in architectural drawings and plans as <br />they sometimes do not want to take on a job that small; however, it is a requirement of the state to have <br />these plans. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mauren asked about the proposed IUP renewal process, and would it be renewed by council <br />or just staff. <br /> <br />Mr. Leeseberg stated a public hearing would be required after 3 years before both the Planning Commission <br />and City Council. <br /> <br />Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Josh Clark, 21144 Twin Lakes Rd. NW, explained his viewpoints and did not support the city potentially <br />removing accessory structures as a part of CUPs. He outlined the background and expenses of his small <br />business and asked the city to reconsider the IUP renewal process. <br /> <br />th <br />Doug Pearson, 10840 200 Avenue NW, asked questions regarding the number of CUP applications and <br />complaints in 2023 and asked for some numerical data as he has recently watched some meetings. He felt <br />there was fear mongering complaints about the potential of a business coming to a neighborhood and was <br />concerned with people trying to earn a living. <br /> <br />Mr. Leeseberg answered some questions from the first two speakers. He explained the changes that were <br />allowed. <br /> <br />th <br />Andrew Knoll, 11791 139 Avenue Dayton, explained he supported his friend Josh Clark. He explained <br />how Mr. Clark provided his own home with updates and improvements that he couldn’t afford with a larger <br />company because of Mr. Clark’s grassroots nature. He felt if the city takes away the ability to obtain a CUP, <br />it will affect the residents of the city and their properties. <br /> <br />Mark Olson, 18778 Yankton St. NW, explained how he operated their business for about 10 years in the <br />1970s and explained how his business thrived after he moved to Monticello. He stated he supports the IUP <br />process and is against the permanency of a CUP. <br /> <br />th <br />John Casey 9922 178 Avenue Elk River – explained how he obtained a CUP from the city 20 years ago <br />and how much it helped him with growing his business. He felt it important for neighbors to talk to <br />neighbors if there are issues. He hoped the city would keep an open mind about keeping CUPs as an option <br />for entrepreneurs. <br /> <br /> <br />