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. . . Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 7 :22 p.m. in order to call the public hearing to order. Public Hearine Chairperson Nixtcalled the public hearing to order at 7:22 p.m. Presentation Associate Planner Geisler stated Thomas Peterson has submitted an application for an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. The request is to change the land use designation from Rural Developing to Places to Work on the property located on the east side of Jarvis Street directly north of the railroad tracks off of Highway 10. Mr. Peterson is proposing to develop the site. with office condominiums, which would require a land use change from Low-Density Residential to Places to Work. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, the site plan for the property will come forward to the Planning Commission at a future meeting along with a rezoning request. Ms. Geisler advised the subject property is bordered on the south and west by industrial parcels, one rural residential lot to the north, and Northfork golf course to the east. The property is bordered on the east by the City of Elk River in Sherburne County. Ms. Geisler stated on April 26, 2005, the City Council adopted an Interim Policy for proposed land use changes that are requested prior to the completion of the Comprehensive Plan update. She reviewed the interim policy and Staff s responses. Associate Planner Geisler advised staff is recommending approval of the request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment based on Staff's interpretation of the criteria listed in the Interim Policy, and the large amount of industrial property to the west and south of the parcel. Chairperson Nixt inquired about the' current development on the Elk River site. Associate Planner Geisler replied the Elk River site is mostly industrial. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the entire site is located in Ramsey. Associate Planner Geisler replied part of the site is located in Elk River; the City of Ramsey is only dealing with the Ramsey portion of the site. Chairperson Nixt noted the question of whether the rezoning will increase concern in relation to the public safety aspect to the site in light of the character of the surrounding area, which he does not find to be the case with this rezoning. Associate Planner Geisler noted there is a very old home on this parcel that would need to be tom down. Citizen Input There was none. Planning Commission/June 1, 2006 Page 11 of 19 -33-