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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013 Members Present: Chair Anderson,Commissioners Eric Johnson,Jeremy Johnson,Keefe, Keller,Konietzko and Westberg Members Absent: None Staff Present: Deputy Director, Community Operations&Development Jeremy Barnhart,Planner/Park Planner Chris Leeseberg,Planning Intern Zach Carlton, and Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner Also Present: City Attorney Peter Beck,Councilmember Barb Burandt 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice Chair Westberg. 2. Consider 8/13/13 Planning Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 13,2013. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 4.1 Request by Preferred Powder Coating for Site Plan Review. 10846 170th Ct. NW The staff report was presented by Jeremy Barnhart. Mr.Barnhart reviewed the proposed building design details. He stated that the Planning Commission is asked to review the variation in design, specifically, the east elevation facing Twin Lakes Road. Commissioner Westberg asked if a future expansion would be impeded by the gas pipeline. Mr.Barnhart explained that an expansion would likely be a separate building as an accessory strcture. Commissioner Westberg asked if approval of the variation from the business park design standards would set a precedent. Mr. Barnhart stated that there could be that potential,but each decision is unique. He stated that in this instance, the city is getting what they expected and meets the intent of the design standards. Chair Anderson concurred that each site is different. He stated that the large size of the parcel and the 480—580 ft. setback Twin Lakes Road made this site unique. Chair Anderson stated that he felt the overhead doors and other features provide sufficient breaks in the elevation. Commissioner Keller stated that it did not make sense to require a mix of materials/finishes, since they would not even be visible at such a distance (from Twin Lakes Road).