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Planning Commission Minutes July 8, 2008 Pa~c 6 due to issues regarding access, parking and platting of the property, he is requesting only approval for the use at this time. The applicant plans to utilize the retail/showroom component of the building and is proposing no changes with this request. He stated that the issues discussed previously will need to be addressed if the property is platted in the future. Mr. Barnhart noted that the applicant's existing location on Jarvis Street has a large amount of storage, and that his goal is to move to this larger building accommodate the storage. He noted that some of the existing parking is in the Cleveland Avenue right of way. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Lance Van Norman, applicant -Stated that his only concern was the number of parking stalls being required by staff. He stated that the 14 additional spaces on the adjacent parcel are not needed, and that he would not want the approval to be "hinged" on parking on someone else's property. Commissioner Anderson asked how many spaces the applicant feels he needs. Mr. Van Norman stated that there are six employees that start at 8:00 a.m. He stated that four more spaces could be added on the existing site. Chair Westgaard asked if the retail/showroom space would require additional parking. Mr. Van Norman stated that the space would be used more as a showroom than for retail sales. Commissioner Scott asked if there were any options for the applicant on the number of parking stalls. Mr. Barnhart stated that the number is determined by the use and the square footage of the building. He stated that they are somewhat limited, and that the least intensive parking requirements are being applied for the site. He stated that if an expansion is proposed, parking, landscaping, lighting and drainage issues will need to be addressed and the use would require 22 spaces. Commissioner Staul asked if the applicant could request a variance. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, but that parking in the Cleveland Avenue right of way is an issue. Chair Westgaard stated that he supported staffs recommendation of approval with the conditions as outlined. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY EXQUISITE STONE, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERATE A STONE FABRICATION BUSIENSS IN THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. NO EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE APPROVAL. 2. A BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.5. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Placement of Black Dirt, Public Hearing -Case No. OA 08-06 Mr. Barnhart stated that the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Comtission is proposing an ordinance amendment that would require certain soil improvements for new lots. The draft ordinance would require 4 inches of topsoil to be placed on lots less than one-half acre