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Plannin§ Commission October 23,200i Page 11 5.7. Chair Pederson slated tlxat he felt some level of finisbnng is needed for tee showroom space. He stated he would not support the ordinance amendment at this time. He suggested 1oo -tdng at what other cities are doing regarding office/warehouse space, such as MLn_netonka, Ptymoud,,, the Carlson Complex a/ong 494, or CEamplin for some comparison. Chair Pederson stated that he felt it was important to look at :he amount of warehouse space that is actually needed, and wEe:her or not this is an appropriate use in a business park. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT STANDARDS, CASE NO. OA 01-09. COMM-ISSIONER FKANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CAR_R!ED 4-0. Request by the Cky of Elk River to amend the Comprehensive Plan to Include Certain, Propemy in the Urban Service District Scott Harlicker stated that the City of Elk River requests an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include approximately 80 acres located on the south side of 175~h Avenue and earc of Tw/n Lakes Road in the Urban Service District. Mr. Ha-licker explained this request prompted by discussions during the review of the Klein property for ex-tension of water and sewer. Mr. HarL[cker reviewed the existing conditions, current zoning and land uses, and proximity of the area to the current Urban Service District. Staff recommends approval of the land use amendment based on the findings listed in the staff report. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Jerri Graham, 17451 Tyler Street, asked that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the request. She felt that the 8 properties are well-established and that there was no documentation made available to them when they purchased their property that the zoning would be changed. Ms. Graham stated that the character of:he neighborhood is somewhat a nature "oasis" and made a better gateway to Elk R/vet tkan high density. She stated that the school district cannot keep up wkh the higher density that 1,~eeps coming. She felt :hat the Commission has an opportunity to slow down greY, th. Ms. Graham stated,that the properties in question were not developed w/th future subdivision in mind and many have 11veskoc~:. ljaz Osman, 10616 175m Avenue, stated that feels like he is stuck and that he has no control over what is being decided for his property, fle stated :hat he did not wish to move but if his property is/ncluded in the Urban Service District, he will be forced to sell. Mr. Osman asked what is happening with the North Star Corridor project. Mr. Harlicker explained that proposal for federal funding was approved, and that they will be going to the state for fund/ag this year. Mr. Osman stated that he felt if Car~ll has no plans for development, that this area should be able to remain ~mran~ as well. He felt th/s is an example of where "City and Country Flow T ~ '" o~etner as the City's motto states. There being no further public comment, Chair ?ederson closed the ?ublic heating. Commissioner Baker asked wh~t k w/il mean to the property owners to bring the ?roperzy into the Urban Service District at this time. Mr. Ha'licker stated that it would mean wa~er and sewer would be made available and the prope:'cy owners would be assessed. Terr3~ Maurer explained teat if the City Council approved including the propert7 in the Urban Service D/strict, they would likely establish a time frame such as the 2007 date was set for