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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> AUGUST 21, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 9 of 15 <br /> <br />Christopher Delaforest, representative for the National Solid Waste Management Association, <br />voiced concern over the reported data and already completed work. He also requested that the <br />process be open and involve public hearings <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to hold off on any further consideration, study, or use of <br />staff resources on the issue of organized collection until 2014 while allowing the Environmental <br />Projects Commission to investigate the issue. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. Motion <br />passed 3-1, Park nay. <br /> <br />ITEM 9: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR ADJACENT <br />COMMUNITY REVIEW <br />A Brief Five-Minute Recess was observed <br />Reconvened Meeting <br />City Planner Johnson presented the current Comprehensive Plan as approved by the Planning <br />Commission at the August 13, 2012 meeting. He summarized the next steps in the Zoning <br />Amendment process. Mr. Johnson provided an overview of the Planned Land Use revisions. <br />Mayor Johnston sought clarification on the acreage of the proposed greenbelt. Planner Johnson <br />indicated that it was roughly 40 acres. They both discussed how this portion would be coun ted <br />toward the total park land dedication. Council Member Emmons asked what impact this fact would <br />have on the potential reduction to pre-existing park plans. Mr. Johnson confirmed that the <br />Commission acknowledged this during discussion and did not have readily available numbers for <br />this impact. <br />Mr. Johnson stated the existing land use map has remained virtually the same with a few minor <br />changes. Throughout the process to draft this Comprehensive Plan Amendment, significant <br />consensus has been built around the I-94 Corridor Land Use Plan. However, some revisions have <br />been necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties involved, as well as to ensure <br />consistency within the plan. These revisions of the plan include the following: <br /> Refinement of the base densities of the proposed residential zones (LDR: 3.5 to 2.5, MDR: <br />4.0 to 4.5, and HDR: 7.0 to 7.5 units per acre) in keeping with the requirements of the <br />revised MOU with the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Addition of a mixed-use designation to some parcels to provide added flexibility to areas <br />that may develop with different land uses. <br /> Reduction of housing density near the Forest neighborhood to lower development intensity <br />near an existing residential area. <br /> Revisions to the guided land use of an existing property involved in light manufacturing <br />(Trans-City Investments), designating this property with a planned land use of Business <br />Park.