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Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Scott asked if the trucks could be considered signage. Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant is only looking to add the rental vehicles and are not regulated as a sign. Mr. Loscheider noted that the trucks are Budget Rental trucks and do not advertise his business. He stated he would like to park one in the front so that potential customers would know the rental trucks were available. Commissioner Scott stated in light of this information, he did not have an issue. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY WACONIA FARM SUPPLY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXPANSION OF USE TO INCLUDE TRUCK RENTALS, CASE NO. CU 08-03, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRE PERMITS. 2. NO MORE THAN 4 RENTAL TRUCKS/ TRAILERS SHALL BE PARKED ON THE PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Anderson opposed. 5.3. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Subdivision Approval. Public Hearing -Case No. OA 08-01 NIr. Barnhart reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment to extend the approval of preliminary plat and requirement for phasing to be completed within three years. Chair Stevens asked the ordinance was proposed and if the amendment is consistent with other communities. Mr. Barnhart explained that the City Council felt there were a significant number of requests for extensions being made and asked staff to draft the ordinance. He noted that not all other communities were polled, but two years was most common, and some were three years. Commissioner Anderson asked if there would be a financial impact to the city. Mr. Barnhart stated not generally, although there could be some impact due to construction of lift stations, etc. He stated that greatest impact would be to the developers themselves. Commissioner Westgaard stated that he did not see a problem with the existing ordinance. He stated that reason extensions are currently being requested is due to the market conditions. He did not feel the city should give up this opportunity to control the tuning of final plat. Chair Stevens concurred. Commissioner Lemke stated he disagreed, stating that if there were issues, the final plat would expire in one year. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Mr. Barnhart asked the commissioners for feedback on the portion of the amendment regarding phasing. It was the consensus of the Commission that the removal of the phasing requtrement was appropriate. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT