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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br />Mayor Johnston cautioned whether the public was aware of the City Code allowance of boathouses. He questioned whether the public would have concerns with the additional structures on the shorelands. Council Member Emmons expressed his appreciation for staff’s work on this. <br />MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve ORDINANCE 2012-61 APPROVING ZONING <br />TEXT AMENDMENT – SHORELAND STANDARDS. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. <br />MOTION PASSED PASS 5-0. THIS DECISION/APPROVAL DOES REQUIRE A FOUR-FIFTHS SUPER <br />MAJORITY VOTE PER STATE STATUTE 429.031. <br />ITEM 8: MALMQUIST RAD-2 CONCEPT PLAN EXTENSION: 9424 STILLWATER BOULEVARD City Administrator Zuleger explained that the city passed a resolution to allow for an open space development. The project and current zoning were previously approved. The Council has already granted at least one extension since the approval. The staff recommends the additional extension to continue to work on the zoning for the project, work with MnDOT and their recommendations, especially noting traffic concerns, and what the impact of this development would be. MnDot is asking that the developer submit a preliminary plat before they officially comment on the project. Mayor Johnston suggested public comments be held until after the council speaks on the project. Council Member Smith asked that public comments be limited to the issue of extension. She expressed her support for the project, citing the need for senior housing in the city limits. Council Member Pearson expressed his continuing concern regarding Jamaca Court’s inclusion in the project and expressed his hesitancy in supporting the project with the inclusion of Jamaca Court. Council Member Park supported the project and the extension. Council Member Emmons expressed concerns about the traffic on Highway 5 and ensuring safe access to and from the area. Mr. Emmons also expressed that some residents had expressed concerns about the height of the project. Mayor Johnston stated he would not support any project with traffic going through Jamaca Court or increased density zoning. He expressed concerns with the lengthy process and stress it may have on the residents and staff. He stated he would support the project with the following three conditions: 1) No traffic thru Jamaca Court; 2) a preliminary plat plan in six months; and 3) an approved traffic management plan from MnDOT in 6 months. Council Member Smith agreed that Jamaca Court should not be included but stated this is simply an extension, not an approval. She made her position clear that she believes it is a good project, but the debate should be limited to the extension and not attaching additional conditions to the plan at this time. She supports granting the extension and fixing the highway 5 safety issues, and discussing them accordingly.