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advised the 60 day timeframe for this application ends on July 4; it can be extended another 60 days. The most important thing is to get input and be sure everyone is on the same page. Mr. Peterson expressed concern with the City placing regulations on the type of businesses that can be located in this office park. Councilmember Cook explained the Council does not want to place any additional restrictions, but they do not want to send the land use change to the Metropolitan Council until they know the site plan fits with the area and does not infringe on the houses to the north. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt the Resolution #06-06-194 adopting Findings of Fact #0767 approving the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent on preliminary plat, site plan and rezoning approval, and that the amendment not be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council until the contingencies are met. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig commented on the buffer between this site and the golf course, and that this product appears to be semi-residential looking, even though it is commercial. He requested the applicant to review the parking to see if it can be reduced, which would reduce the amount of bituminous on the site. Mr. Peterson explained the Elk River portion of this project will be light industrial. It will be a nice product; something similar to Town Square. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Case #4: Request for Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Site Plan for GADS Prairie; Case of Aaron Stritesky Construction Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Aaron Stritesky submitted a preliminary plat application to develop nine detached townhome units on the property located to the west of Nowthen Boulevard and north of Iodine Street NW. The sketch plan previously showed seven lots with a temporary cul-de-sac, and now shows nine lots without the temporary cul-de-sac. The property is approximately 1.7 acres in size and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential, which allows up to seven units per acre. The preliminary plat has been revised to indicate a public road through the property, as requested by staff, and indicates the platting of nine lots currently. City Code requires a cul-de-sac on the terminus of any public road, either temporary or permanent. Staff has requested that a temporary cul-de-sac be installed at the end of Helium Street. Lots 1 and 2 would remain unbuildable with an access easement until Helium Street is extended to the north. Mr. Trudgeon advised this is a difficult site due to the location on a county road and the shape of the lot. Staff feels the detached townhomes are a good fit for this particular property and bring diversity in housing. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission heard this case on June 1, 2006, and unanimously recommended denial of the preliminary plat based on the proposed road configuration. Staff would welcome all three property owners working out a master plan, but that is not the case, and they need to deal with what they have. After reviewing City Council! June 27, 2006 Page 9 of 24