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Plannuig Commission Minutes June 9, 2009 --------------------------- Chair Scott opened the public hearing. Page 2 Ron Klinker, representative for Knife River -Stated that the closest residence is 2,000 feet east of the proposed wash site, and the next closest residence is 3,300 feet north. He explained that the process involves recycling of the wash water, with additional water only added as needed. Since the water draw is quite small, the impact on the water in the area is minimal. He stated that they will respond to any problems immediately. Eileen Schulz, 11661225 Avenue - asked if there would be any change in the hours of operation with the wash site. Mr. Klinker stated no, the hours would remain the same as the muung• There being no other public continent, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER IVES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY KNIFE RIVER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW GRAVEL WASHING/PROCESSING OPERATIONS AT THE ERNEST TOTH MINING SITE, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. ALL COMMENTS FROM THE MEMO DATED JUNE 4, 2009 FROM MARK OLSON, LIESCH ASSOCIATES, INC. SHALL BE ADDRESSED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Request b~ty of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Land Use Regulations Regarding Massage Therapy in the DT Downtown District, Public Hearing -Case No. OA 09-03 Chris Leeseberg presented the staff report. He noted that the City Council authorized staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to remove therapeutic massage as a conditional use in the Downtown District. Staff recommends approval of the amendment as proposed. Chair Scott opened the public. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. MOTION BY ANDERSON, SECONDED BY WESTBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REMOVE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, CASE NO. OA 09-03. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Request byElk River Landfill, Inc. for Land Use Amendment to Change the Land Use of Certain Property from Mining to Landfill, Public Hearing -Case No. LU 09-01 Rebecca Haug presented the staff report. She provided an overview and history of the existing landfill. She also provided information regarding Waste Management's proposal to expand, as detailed in her staff report to the Commission dated June 9, 2009. Ms. Haug stated that although the Comprehensive Plan contemplates amendment, it also states the plan should not be amended capriciously. A great deal of thought, time and energywent into the creation of this Plan, and the same effort must go into any