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• Concrete vs. Bituminous Sidewalk – Per LEC 105.12.1060(f) a traditional sidewalk is to be constructed <br />along the roadway. The applicant is proposing to construct an 8-foot wide bituminous ‘sidewalk’ along <br />the roadway in addition to the existing trail requirements/standards. The reason for this request is for a <br />contiguous trail system throughout the development and allow for a wider section for <br />pedestrians/bikers. The applicant is proposing the HOA maintain the sidewalk and trails. Staff find this <br />request reasonable. <br /> <br />• 30% vs 40% Impervious – Per LEC 105.12.1060(e) the maximum impervious surface per lot is 30%. The <br />applicant is proposing a blanket approval of 40% impervious surface per lot. The reason behind this is <br />due to unique lot shapes and the amenities that the residents expect. Across the entire development <br />site, impervious surface will be ~19%, this meets the previous standard for overall development. Staff <br />finds this request reasonable. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED FINDINGS <br />OP PUD Review Criteria. When evaluating a PUD proposal, the Planning Commission and City Council must find <br />an OP PUD meets the criteria contained in Article 17 (Sec. 105.12.1070) and meet the minimum requirements <br />for an OP PUD. Staff find that the proposed development appears consistent with the following criteria for <br />approval: <br />(a) The proposed development is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive <br />plan. <br />(b) All prerequisites for an open space PUD as outlined in LEC 105.12.1030 are met. <br />(c) All open space PUD design standards (as outlined in LEC 105.12.1050) and all open space development <br />standards (as outlined in LEC 105.12.1060) are met; or if deviations are proposed that all such deviations <br />are supported because they achieve the following three goals: <br />(1) The deviations allow for higher quality building and site design that will enhance aesthetics of the <br />site; <br />(2) The deviations help to create a more unified environment within the project boundaries by ensuring <br />one or more of the following: architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and <br />pedestrian circulation, enhanced landscaping and site features, and/or efficient use of utilities; and <br />(3) The overall design provides appropriate solutions to eliminate adverse impacts that proposed <br />deviations may impose on surrounding lands. <br />(d) If the proposed PUD involves construction over two or more phases, the applicant has demonstrated <br />that each phase is capable of being a stand-alone development independent of other phases. <br />Recommended Findings for Preliminary Plat. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat based on the <br />following findings: <br />1. That the Preliminary OP PUD Plan would be consistent with the intent of the 2040 Lake Elmo <br />Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Land Use Map for this area. <br />2. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s Subdivision regulations and does not meet <br />the criteria for denial in Section 103.00.090 (d)(2). <br />3. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s Zoning Code with the exceptions provided for <br />in the OP PUD. <br />4. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s design standards. <br />5. That the preliminary OP PUD Plan meets the minimum requirements for an OP PUD identified in LEC <br />105.12.1030 and criteria for approval in LEC 105.12.1070.