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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 March 10, 2009 6.3. a. Request Authorization to amend Zoning Ordinance 6.3. b. Request by Midwest Asphalt for Conditional Use Permit to amend existing CUP to include .composting operations at 1168 21St !venue, Case No CU 09-10 -Public Hem Mr. Barnhart explained that a request has been received for a composting business in the R- 1aMineral Excavation zoning overlay district. Staff found that this type of business is not specifically permitted or a conditional use anywhere in the city. Staff requests authorization to prepare an ordinance amendment that would allow the use as a conditional use in the Mineral Excavation overly district. He noted that staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing for the request, since it has been advertised, and continue it to the April Planning Commission. Vice Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience either for or against the request. Vice Chair Scott continued the public hearing to the April 14, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the use u~as logical and compatible with the mineral excavation overlay district uses. He noted that there can be an odor associated with the process, and so it makes sense not to locate this type of business in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Barnhart noted that staff will work with Midwest Asphalt, property owner, and Mr. Karl Bekius, who proposes to operate the composting business regarding the ordinance amendment and conditional use permit. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER IVES TO RECOMMEND PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT THAT WOULD ALLOW, AS A CONDITIONAL USE, COMPOSTING BUSINESSES IN THE MINERAL EXCAVATION ZINING OVERLAY DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NES TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY MIDWEST ASPHALT/KARL BEKIUS TO THE APRIL 14, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Request by City of Elk River to amend the City of Elk River Land Use Regulations relating to signs. including Sections 30-851-867: 30-991-995. 30-1022-1583, Case No OA 09-01 - Public Hearin Mr. Leeseberg stated that the Planning Commission is asked to review the draft sign ordinance amendment and provide comments. Mr. Barnhart explained that these changes are "step 1" in the comprehensive sign ordinance update, and are more organizational in nature. He noted that "Step 2" of the amendment will be presented at the April meeting. Vice Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience. Vice Chair Scott continued the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson stated that he agreed with the changes as proposed in the staff report. He asked where billboards are addressed. Mr. Leeseberg stated that billboards are