06-02-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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Sign Size (Square Feet) XXXXX Neurological 64.21 XXXXX Dermatology 62.52 Hudson Physicians 58.83 Lake Elmo Medical Center 82 Urgent Care 14.75 iSpine 17.31 High Pointe Surgery Center 89.15 Minnesota Urology 61.25 Total 450.02 Variance. A variance is being requested for a reduced setback on the West side of the property to 27 feet. City Code section 105.12.930, Lot Dimensions and Building Bulk Requirements, requires a minimum setback of 150 feet from residential zoning districts. The city setback requirement, the existing wetland, and the current layout of the property significantly restrict potential locations for the building addition. The City Council approved the rezoning of the property to the West (8695 Eagle Point Blvd – Amira Apartments) from Mixed Use Business Park to High Density Residential on November 1st, 2022. The new residential zoning designation of the adjacent property increased the setback requirement on the West side from 30 feet to 150 feet. The table below shows the previous, current, and proposed setbacks: Previous Setback Requirement (Before Rezoning) Current Setback Requirement Proposed Setback Setback from West Side Property Line 30 feet 150 feet 27 feet The site was originally developed with the intent that the open grass area to the south side of the building would be designated for future expansion. This planned location preserves the wetland area and landscaping on site. The proposed location also accommodates the existing building, parking lot, and utility layout as well as the access roadway, which serves the adjacent property and cannot be reconfigured or relocated. The current owner purchased the property in 2025 and is not responsible for the layout of the existing improvements on site. REVIEW COMMENTS: This request was distributed for agency review on April 13th, 2026. Below is a summary of the comments received: