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Planning Commission Meeting November 23, 1982 Page Four Commissioner Kreuser indicated he felt that in an agricultural area, a person should be able to place buildings an~vhere; in a residential area, setbacks should be required. Commissioner Gunkel asked how this could be set up so if it is an accessory use, and part of agricultural business, it can be required to follow normal setbacks; but have some kind of hearing involved so if it is offensive to neighbors, some kind of hearing can be held. Rick Breezee indicated that if it was for an entirely different use than agricul- tural, it would be a home occupation. Commissioner Gunkel indicated she felt to accomplish that, take accessory farm use off "accessory" and put it under "conditional use". Rick Breezee indicated he felt a $100 fee should be charged. Mr. Chip Martin, a resident of Elk River, indicated that it was his feeling that if the neighboring residents involved don't want something there, the neighbors should pay for the public hearing. Commissioner Kreuser indicated he felt that a farmer shoyld be able to have a farm, carryon his business but na~ infringe on his neighbors. Commissioner Kreuser also indicated that the farm was probably there first and the neighbors are most likely farmers themselves. Rick Breezee indicated that in A-I zone, unplatted area, 300 feet would not be a problem. Rick Breezee also indicated that one of the previous request, made by Mr. JuliasWademkamper, had been withdra\Vll at his request. Commissioner Gunkel felt that no major decision should be made with only 3 Planning Commissioners present. Commissioner Gunkel indicated she would like to see if there was some way of leav- ing it with normal setbacks, with some type 6fcontrol. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TRALLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KREUSER, TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS ARE PRESENT. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Administrator's Update B. Possible Zone Change - Area along Highway 10 and Railroad Tracks (Martin Plaza) Rick Breezee indicated Mr. Chip Martin \Vas present for discussion of Item B of the Administrator's Update. Rick Breezee further indicated that Item B should be discussed before Item A. Rick Breezee showed the Planning Commission a map of Mr. Martin's property kno\Vll as Martin Plaza. Mr. Martin explained to the Planning Commission how the Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning to change Highway 10 which runs in front of Martin Plaza.