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Planning Commission Minutes April 10, 2007 Page 3 Commissioner Westgaard asked if there were any potential adverse affects on the other RZa lots. Mr. Leeseberg stated that he was not aware of any adverse impacts. Chair Stevens asked if the other R2a areas were fully developed. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. He noted that there may be vacant parcels, but that these parcels are attached to other property. Dale Beaudry, applicant for zone change -Stated that the house on the existing lot is located off to one side, and splitting the parcel would create a good building site. He stated he will tear down the existing out building on the proposed new lot. There being no further public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Chair Stevens stated that he concurred that the proposed lot size fits the neighborhood. Commissioner Scott concurred and had no issues with the request. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AUSTAD TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-1006 - TO REVISE THE LOT SIZE FOR RZA LOTS, AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE R2(A) MINIMUM LOT SIZE SHALL BE 6,000 SQUARE FEET 2. THE R2(A) MINIMUM LOT WIDTH SHALL BE 60-FEET 3. ADD TO R2(B) "100' WIDTH ON CORNER LOTS" MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.3. Reduest by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Storm Water. Erosion Grading and Excavating; Case No. OA 07-05 -Public Hearing Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug provided background information regarding the city's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and storm water pollution prevention program (SWPPP). She explained that as an MS4 city, they are required to identify best management practices (BMPs). She stated that the existing ordinance does not cover all of the areas required under the NPDES permit. Also, the proposed Storm Water Ordinance is new, and is similar to other communities that were researched. Ms. Haug stated that the state's goal is to get back to the 19881evels for phosphorus, infiltration rates, and total suspended solids. She noted that a public meeting for builders, developers, excavators, and small utility contractors was held and no comments were received. Ms. Haug stated that staff recommends approval of the proposed Storm Water Management, and Excavation, Grading & Erosion Control ordinances. Commissioner Scott asked if the cities are responsible for enforcing the ordinances. Ms. Haug stated yes. Commissioner Westgaard stated that it appears the ordinances are more of a housekeeping item to incorporation the new requirements into our existing ordinance. Ms, Haug stated that was correct. Commissioner Anderson questioned how the city would get back to the 19881evels. Ms. Haug explained some types of measures that could be utilized to meet this goal.