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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 September 27, 2005 --------------------------- MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO AMEND THE LAND USE FOR PROPERTY AT 17797 TYLER STREET FROM OS (OPEN SPACE) TO UR (URBAN RESIDENTIAL), CASE NO. LU 05-07. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Request by Robert Van Den Berg for Preliminary Plat Approval (Van Den Berg Addition), Public Hearing – Case No. P 05-17 Planner Chris Leeseberg reviewed the request by Robert Van Den Berg to subdivide 7.22 acres into 10 lots. He noted that there is an existing single family residence on proposed Lot 5, Block 1 and a pole building on Lot 6, Block 1. He discussed park dedication, access, and a recommendation by staff to plat right-of-way to the east property line for a possible future access to the Hillside City Park. Commissioner Stevens asked if there was a trail access to the west of the site. Mr. Leeseberg stated no. He stated that the Park and Recreation Commission did discuss a trail access to the park on the east side of the plat but that this was not included in their recommendation. He stated that staff was suggesting a vehicle access. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Robert Van Den Berg, 17797 Tyler Street, applicant – Stated that he purchased the original 80-acre parcel in 1988 and sold 73 acres in 2000 for the development of Elk River Crossing, and ghost-platted the remaining 7 acres in 2003. He stated that he would like the cul-de-sac to remain and did not wish to incur any further improvement costs by platting the roadway to the property line. Mr. Van Den Berg noted that he has found a buyer for the entire parcel and would be forced to re-negotiate their agreement. Jason McCarty, Westwood Professional Services, representing Mr. Van Den Berg – explained that the City was consulted during the platting process for Mr. Van Den Berg’s property and that utilities were constructed based on this plan. He stated there may be an opportunity to place a trail easement between Lots 3 and 4 for pedestrian access to Hillside City Park. Commissioner Stevens stated that if the outlot was restricted, an access could not be built there. he would prefer a park access be located to line up with the area that has been clear cut for the power line. Commissioner Offerman concurred with Commissioner Stevens. He asked if the only the road would be extended, and not the services. Mr. Leeseberg stated that was correct. He suggested trying to install and road access to the park on one side or the other of the power line easement. Chair Anderson asked if the old driveway to Mr. Van Den Berg’s home has been closed. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the former driveway will be closed as part of the development of the subdivision. Chair Anderson asked Mike Niziolek, Parks and Recreation Commission representative, for input. Mr. Niziolek stated that the Commission decided to recommend cash park dedication and that they did not discuss a road access to the park.