10-07-2024 - Council Work Session Minutes

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5. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment -Home Occupation Permits The City Planner presented the draft zoning ordinance amendment related to home occupations. She stated that the applicant, Connor Mattioli, submitted a Land Use Application for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow for home occupation businesses related to or involving explosives. The City Planner reported that the Planning and Zoning Board considered this matter and on a 5-2 voted to strike "weapons" but not "explosives and ammunition" from the language. Sine that time the applicant requested that the language be amended again to allow "manufacturing" of ammunition. The City Planner stated that this item is scheduled for formal review at the next City Council meeting. The applicant provided an overview of his business model. He stated that he would like to start as a home -based business and someday move to a store front. He stated that testing is done off -site. 6. Natures Refuge North Revised PUD Concept Plan The City Planner presented the Natures Refuge North revised Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for the consideration of the City Council. She reported that the applicant, M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC, originally submitted a land use application for a PUD Concept Plan review in October of 2023. The Concept Plan was reviewed by the City's Advisory Boards and City Council. The applicant has now submitted a revised Concept Plan based on public, staff, Board and Council comments. The development contains two parcels totaling approximately 60 gross acres. It is located north of Natures Refuge and is called Natures Refuge North. The Council discussed the lot sizes, the home design, open space preservation, etc. The Council expressed concern with the small garage size being proposed for this development. The Developer responded that the development is design to include lawn and snow maintenance through the HOA and therefore a smaller garage is marketable. The Council expressed an interest in a minimum lot size larger than the proposed lot sizes. The Planner noted that the open space element and increased tree preservation is achieved with a smaller lot size as part of the PUD. The Developer stated that there will be a reciprocal use agreement between the lots to allow for maintenance by the HOA. The Council discussed the plans for future public safety roadway connections. 7. Wilkinson Waters PUD Concept Plan The City Planner presented the Wilkinson Waters PUD Concept Plan. The applicant, Wilkinson Waters LLC, is proposing a Master Planned Development, located on North Oaks Company property, located south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH 32, west of i Centerville Road/CSAH21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Blvd. The development contains four parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of a mix of residential Page 2 of 4