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Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 August 23, 2005 --------------------------- to help buffer the existing residential neighborhood from the townhomes. He asked if the townhomes would be for seniors only. Also, he asked that the residents be re-notified of the next meeting date, if the request is tabled. Michael Wallace, 19628 144 Street, Big Lake Township – Stated he did not feel the th parcel was large enough to support the number of townhomes being requested. He did not feel it was fair to the existing residents. He asked how the extension of the frontage road would affect the residents and if it would be widened. Assistant City Engineer John Anderson stated that the details on the frontage road are not yet available. Mr. Wallace stated that if the trees are to be affected, he felt the developer should be responsible for moving them in order to save them. Mr. Lestico asked if the lots would have city sewer and water. Mr. Anderson stated yes. Michelle Wallace, 144 Street, Big Lake Township - Asked how the traffic in the th neighborhood would be impacted, since the service road would become a through-street. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO TABLE THE REQUESTS BY NEW CENTURY LAND DEVELOPMENT FOR A LAND USE AMENDMENT, REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HERITAGE MAPLES TO THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Victor Pacheco, applicant – Stated the even though he was aware their request would be tabled, he still felt it was valuable to meet with the neighbors and the Commission to get their input. Commissioner Stevens stated that the amenities discussed at the workshop meeting such as a community center, trails, picnic area, and commercial component have disappeared. Mr. Pacheco stated that additional materials have been submitted to staff one day prior to the meeting, but Mr. Harlicker did not have time to review them. He stated that the new plan includes sidewalks, a park-like area, and community gathering area. He stated that their research has shown that this is not a good location for commercial uses. Chair Anderson stated that density issues, lack of pedestrian walks, and wetlands need to be addressed, as well as the neighbors’ concerns. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO EXTEND THE 60 DAY RULE AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS TO NOVEMBER 24, 2005 FOR THIS APPLICATION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.11. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Allow Engineered Fabric Structures in the I1 and I2 Industrial Districts, Public Hearing – Case No. OA 05-12 Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment to allow the use of engineered fabric structures as a material for accessory buildings in the I1 and I2 Districts. She reviewed the previous discussion with Street Superintendent Phil Hals regarding the use of the structures for storage and accessory buildings. Staff is proposing that the ordinance amendment not include a conditional use permit requirement, as there is no way to apply those standards.