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Nikolai Vladika, 11824 Winnetka Ave N, Champlin, MN noted a condition that requires current <br />license plates and commented that in the trucking industry license plates are very expensive and <br />sometimes they have a backup truck. He explained that within a trucking company, you can move <br />the plates from one vehicle to another. He asked if that condition could be modified. He stated <br />that he was involved in the property from the beginning but has become more involved. He asked <br />for duplicate copies of paperwork that has been sent from the City. He stated that they have <br />requested a container/shack on the Elk River side in order to have a security guard onsite to ensure <br />people are parking in the right spot and handle any conflicts that could arise. He stated that they <br />have not yet heard a response from Elk River on that request. He commented on the difficulty of <br />this property being split between two cities and stated that they would like to move forward as <br />they are still in the same spot they were one year ago and are losing money on this project. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked if 5.1 could be modified to state automobiles have to have current <br />licenses but perhaps the trucks could be addressed separately to allow the sharing of license plates <br />between operable trucks. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that he would research that with the licensing department <br />to ensure he is not contradicting state law while also ensuring a truck is not parked there for 20 <br />years. <br />Nikolai provided information on license requirements of different states and for commercial semi - <br />trucks. <br />Chairperson Gengler referenced the upgrades to the site with fencing and plantings and asked if <br />that is a requirement of the PUD or a suggestion. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that is part of the site plan which is then referenced in the PUD. <br />Chairperson Gengler asked if the applicant agrees with those upgrades to the site related to fencing <br />and trees. <br />Nikolai stated that they could add trees and higher fencing but requested that a portion of the <br />setback be reduced from 60 feet. <br />Planning Manager Larson displayed the site plan and identified the 60-foot buffer yard with fence <br />and landscaping, noting that does meet the City Code. He noted that the 60 feet is a small portion <br />of the site from north to south which has over 200 parking spaces. He stated that if they were <br />going to consider a variance to that setback, it would need to be noticed to the adjacent property <br />owner and there would be additional impacts to the stormwater management, which is already <br />tight if there were additional hardcover. <br />Councilmember Peters asked if the regular -sized passenger vehicles would have current <br />registration and licensing. <br />Nikolai commented that he understands the requirement. <br />Planning Commission/ January 23, 2025 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />