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2 <br />a) The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing property into lots for new <br />construction. The Proposed plat includes two new public streets. The applicant is <br />not proposing to include a sidewalk on the new streets. <br />4)The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The design of <br />the development is consistent with the other provisions of this ordinance. <br />5)The proposed development is a rural development with large lots. Sidewalks are not a <br />common element in rural developments. <br />6)The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. There are <br />no sidewalks located in the adjacent Lake Elmo developments. <br />DECISION <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, and based upon the information <br />received and the above Findings, that the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby approves <br />the request with conditions for a variance to LEC 103.00.140(j,5) to allow development of new <br />streets without a sidewalk on the property located at 2298 Inwood Ave N. The conditions for <br />approval are outlined below: <br />1.This variance approval is only for the plat to be known as Highpointe Crossing. <br />2.If approved, this variance shall expire if the work does not commence within 12 <br />months of the date of granting the variance. <br />Passed and duly adopted this 5th day of May, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Lake <br />Elmo, Minnesota. <br /> ___________________________________ <br />Mayor Charles Cadenhead <br />ATTEST: <br />____________________________________ <br />Julie Johnson, City Clerk