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Planning Commission Minutes July 10, 200'] Page 2 --------------------------- Chair Stevens asked if the landscaping vegetation would eventually screen the building. Mr. Barnhart stated if the materials grow as planned, the building will be screened, but not hidden. Commissioner Anderson asked if the proposed plan would meet the new wetland buffer ordinance. Mr. Barnhart stated that the building would meet the setback but not the drive. He stated that staff will work to achieve minimal impact as necessary. Commissioner Anderson asked if curb and gutter would be installed for the driveway. Mr. Barnhart stated no, but that the Ciry Engineer would review the design for final approval. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. Bryan Adams, General Manager -Elk River Municipal Utilities -Stated that he did not believe the project required a NPDES permit (Item #6 in the City Engineer's memo dated June 27, 2007), since these permits are not required for sites less than one acre in size, but agreed that an Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is necessary. Mr. Adams stated that he had no issues with the design of the building and was in agreement with the rest of the conditions as written by staff. There being no further public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard stated that he had no issue with the request, and agreed that the building should architecturally "fit in" with the neighboring residences. Commissioner Scott asked which side of the building the doors will face. Mr. Adams stated that the doors will not be facing the residences. Commissioner Scott stated he also preferred the hip roof design of Option #1. He stated he had not preference on the wall design. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WELL HOUSE, CASE NO CU 07-17, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED JUNE 27, 2007 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. A NPDES AND SWPPP PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. 3. ADDITIONAL SUMAC AND GRASSES BE PLANTED TO INCREASE THE LANDSCAPED BUFFER BETWEEN THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE ADJACENT HOMES, TO BE APPROVED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 4. BUILDING SHALL MATCH OPTION 1, WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: LOWER THE ROOF LINE TWO FEET INCREASE THE ROOF PITCH TO 8/12. INTRODUCE `WINDOWS' ON THE WALLS FACING THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, TO BE APPROVED BE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.