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3 Spring 2014 As spring is on the horizon in Lake Elmo, the City is currently experienc- ing an increased level of interest relat- ed to residential development. The ex- tension of sanitary sewer throughout Stage I of the I-94 Corridor Planning Area and to the Village Planning Area has triggered a high level of activity in preparing plans and plats for new single family neighborhoods in Lake Elmo. The City has received nine pro- posals for new single family neighbor- hoods, eight of which are located in the areas planned for sanitary sewer service as guided by the Comprehen- sive Plan. All of these applications are at different stages of approval. The most advanced of these appli- cations is the Savona neighborhood, proposed by Lennar Homes. The Sa- vona development received condition- al Final Plat approval on February 18, 2014 for the first phase of single family residential development, including 44 single family lots. The development is located immediately west of Keats Av- enue North (CSAH 19) in the I-94 Cor- ridor Planning Area. In addition to the Savona project, the City has reviewed and/or approved six other Concept or Sketch Plans, including the following proposed developments: The Concept or Sketch Plan repre- sents the first stage of development review. As these development pro- posals are received, the City reviews them for consistency with the Com- prehensive Plan and the City’s zoning and subdivision ordinances, which are the guiding plans and regulations the City uses to review all development Development Update in the Village and I-94 Corridor I-94 Corridor Planning Area • Boulder Ponds of Lake Elmo • Hammes West • Landucci Property Village Planning Area • Easton Village • Schiltgen Farms – Parcel B • Wildflower at Lake Elmo Hammes West proposals. Both the Comprehensive Plan and City Code have been updat- ed within the past year to support new sewered growth and development. It is anticipated that the proposed devel- opments listed above will be proceed- ing through the development review process, with Preliminary Plat being the next phase of review. As part of the review of a Preliminary Plat, a public hearing is held by the Planning Commission for every proposed de- velopment. In addition to reviewing recently sub- mitted development plans for con- sistency with the Comprehensive Plan and various ordinances, the City is also integrating development review into other ongoing planning efforts in the community, the most critical of which relate to transporta- tion. The City is working with MnDOT and Washington County on several transportation projects that will have long-term implications on existing and newly developing areas of Lake Elmo. Key transportation projects currently include the installation of traffic signals at both intersections of Lake Elmo Av- enue (CSAH 17) and Trunk Highway 5 (TH 5), the Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) Corridor Project (from I-94 to TH The City of Lake Elmo has received nine propos- als for new single family developments. Three join Savona in the I-94 Corridor (above) and three are located in the Village Planning Area (at right). Boulder Ponds Landucci Property Savona 10th St. N. Ke a t s A v e . N . Stillw a t e r B l v d . N . 5) and the Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17) Corridor Project (from 30th Street to TH 5). In addition, many of the new developments will be accessed from County arterial roadways. As devel- opment proposals are received, the plans are reviewed by the County to ensure that the proposed access loca- tions will work safely and efficiently. Finally, the City is evaluating both ex- isting and proposed park and trail fa- cilities adjacent to new developments. The Park Commission has identified improved trail connectivity as a high priority, especially in newly developing areas. As development comes for- ward, the City will work to improve trail facilities and connections per the Park Commission’s goals and priorities. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact the Planning Department at City Hall. Easton Village Schiltgen Farms Parcel B Wildflower at Lake Elmo Ma n n i n g A v e . N . La k e E l m o A v e . N .