#20 - Bridgewater Village Final Plat

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City Council Meeting May 21, 2024 Page 8 Planning Commission review and Public Hearing A public hearing regarding the zoning text amendment was sent to surrounding property owners on April 29, 2024 and published in the City’s official newspaper shortly thereafter. No public comment was received at the time this report was written. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL: The City Council will be required to make findings in support of a decision to approve or deny the Applicant’s requests. The following findings could be made by the City to approve the development. Final Plat Findings. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat based on a finding that the development meets the criteria for denial as follow: 1. That all the requirements of City Code Section 103.00.100 related to the Final Plans and Final Plat have been met by the Applicant. 2. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat consists of 4 commercial lots plus an outlots intended for future residential development and stormwater management. 3. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat is generally consistent with the Preliminary Plat as approved by the City of Lake Elmo on February 6, 2024. 4. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat is consistent with the intent of the 2040 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Land Use Map for this area. 5. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat complies with the general intent of the Commercial zoning district. 6. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat generally complies with the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual. 7. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat generally complies with the City’s Subdivision regulations. 8. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat generally complies with the City’s Zoning Code. 9. That the Bridgewater Village Final Plat is generally consistent with the City’s engineering standards with the exceptions noted by the City Engineer in their review comments to the City dated April 15, 2024, and as otherwise identified in future reviews. Zoning Text Amendment Findings: In order for the zoning text amendment to be approved, the City must find: 1. That all the requirements of City Code Section 105.12.280 related to the Zoning Amendments have been met by the Applicant. 2. The proposed change is consistent with standards found in the City’s zoning ordinance for areas where financial institutions are permitted; and 3. The proposed change is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.