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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 8, 2008 --------------------------- FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUTHORIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Request by Waste Management (Elk River Landfill) for Conditional Use Permit for 1-Year Extension of CUP and License Public Hearing -Case No CU 08-06 Mr. Barnhart explained that the Elk River Landfill is requesting aone-year extension of their conditional use permit to allow them to continue operations while they pursue an expansion of the landfill to the south of their existing facility. No changes to the conditional use permit are requested at this time. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Deb Walters, manager of the Elk River Landfill at 22460 Highway 169 -Stated she was present to answer any questions the Commission may have. There being no further public comment, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Staul stated that he saw no reason not to approve the request, if the landfill was currently in compliance. Mr. Barnhart stated that the city's ordinance does not have an amendment provision, so a new conditional use permit is required. He stated that staff is very comfortable with the request, since no changes are being requested. Commissioner Westberg as if was possible the landfill would reach capacity this year. Mr. Barnhart stated no. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STAUL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY WASTE MANAGEMENT (ELK RIVER LANDFILL) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERPMIT FOR ONE YEAR. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Request by City of Elk River for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Gateway First Addition (Gateway Business Centerl. Public Hearing -Case No. P 08-04 Mr. Barnhart stated that the city, through its Economic Development Authority, proposes to plat 90 acres of city-owned land acquired from Cargill. The property would be platted into three outlots in preparation for industrial/commercial development, preserving the necessary road right-of--way, and identifying any potential title issues that could delay formal development. He noted that no streets or public improvements are proposed to be constructed at this time. Commissioner Lemke asked if the lots can be further split in the future. Mr. Barnhart stated that the outlots can be split or combined with adjacent properties, if necessary. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Larry Morrell, 841 Line Avenue -asked for clarification on the road alignment. Mr. Barnhart stated that proposed road aligns with Ulysses and that the thought is to connect 165~h and 171ie Avenues, depending on the development of the plat. Mr. Morrell asked if the