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--- e e e MiNUTES OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT THE PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUESDAY, MAY I, 1990. Members Present: Chairman Kimball, Commissioners Fuchs, Johnson, Eberley, and Nadeau Members Absent: Commissioners Morton and Schroeder Staff Present: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Bill Weber, Planning Consultant, BRW, Inc. 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof; the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Kimball. Chairman Kimball stated that Bill Weber of BRW, Inc. was present to discuss Focus Areas "c" and "D". He indicated that the Planning Commission would not be making a recommendation to the Council tonight. Chairman Kimball stated that all four focus area studies would be brought back to the Planning Commission after they had time to study the new information. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. Bill Weber pointed out the areas to be studied which included an aerial photo of the areas. Mr. Weber explained that the Planning Commission and the City Council picked out these areas to be studied because they were locations where the City had questions and concerns on how they should be developed. Mr. Weber indicated his report would summarize the major issues which resulted from the analysis. Mr. Weber showed and explained three al ternati ve layouts focusing his discussion on Alternative III. Mr. Weber suggested that the City plan for transition to sewer and water services in Area "c" in the future so that the 2-1/2 acre lots can be subdivided. Mr. Weber indicated that two years ago the City Council approved the 1988 Growth Management Plan and one of the fundamentals of that plan was that sewer and water was not going to come down into area "D". Mr. Weber was opposed to making a departure from the 1988 Growth Management Plan so quickly without a fundamental change in circumstances. He felt the City should have a substantial reason for parting from the 1988 Growth Management Plan so soon. There are other areas in the City that are strong for commerical and industrial development that would be competing with area "D". His recommendation to the City is that public utilities be extended to area "D" when; (1) the land planned for business park growth in Area "A" is about half developed, (2) when the majority of the land owners in Area "D" request public utilities, (3) when there is sufficient sewage treatment plant capacity to service area "D".