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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 13, 2006 --------------------------- Commissioner Anderson asked who would place the monument signs. Ms. Haug stated that the developer would be required to place the signs. Commissioner Westgaard suggested that under section A. under Performance Standards, Item iv. Should include "dumping" on the monument. Ms. Haug stated that could be added. Commissioner Offerman asked what determines a wetland versus a pond or lake. Ms. Haug stated that there are three criteria for determ;n;ng wetlands; soils, vegetation, and hydrology. She noted that the Shoreland Ordinance would override the wetland ordinance for lakes and ponds. Chair Lemke questioned what if a side lot line crossed a buffer strip on an existing property and a homeowner wished to place a structure. Ms. Haug stated that the ordinance would not affect existing lots. Commissioner Offerman asked if the ordinance would apply to existing property that is not platted. Ms. Haug stated that the ordinance would take effect when the property was platted. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens expressed his thanks to staff for the work done on the buffer setback ordinance. He questioned when the tree preservation ordinance and transfer of development rights ordinance amendments would be considered. Community Development Director Scott Clark stated that these items will be included in the work plan to be discussed under Item 6.2. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO AMEND THE CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING WETLAND BUFFER SETBACKS AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION DATED JUNE 13, 2006, CASE NO.OA 06-04, WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITION: PAGE 2, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, ITEM IV. -INCLUDE THE WORD "DUMPING" ON THE MONUMENTATION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request by Tamela Thompson for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Home Salon, Public Hearing -Case No. CU 06-14 Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart reviewed the request by Tamela Thompson for a conditional use permit to allow ahome-based salon at 12692 208Th Avenue NW. He stated that the request is consistent with the permitted home occupation ordinance in that there will only be one employee; the salon will be open by appointment only; and typical hours of operation of 9-8 Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours. Mr. Barnhart stated that the only issue that creates the need for the conditional use permit is the accessory 2-stall parking area off 208th Avenue. He stated that the parking area should be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line, and that the total width of the two drives must not exceed 40 feet at the property line.