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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-13, DECLARING COST <br />TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE OLSON LAKE TRAIL SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2013. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />Seven minute recess called at 9:30 PM <br />Meeting reconvened at 9:37 PM <br /> <br />ITEM 15: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ORDINANCE; <br />ORDINANCE 08-070, RESOLUTION 2013-14 Planning Director Klatt gave an overview of the PUD amendment reasoning and process. Main purpose is flexibility. Many cities do it different ways. The changes are not drastically different from current regulations. Amendment mainly deals with application process and providing clarity for developers. It was explained that the planning commission recommendation was unanimous. Fire Chief Malmquist explained the benefit of fire sprinklers. Costs estimated at about $1.61/sq ft in building costs. Incentive for builders and positive safety feature. It was decided to separate Paragraph B into two paragraphs. Mayor Pearson asked Mr. Klatt what his opinion was. Mr. Klatt stated the proposed amendment would aide in working with builders to provide clarity and flexibility. Council Member Park asked about size restrictions. Mr. Klatt stated this was to promote use on more than one lot. Current rule is 2 acres. It was asked if this is smart for village. Because area is mixed use, it won’t need it. Flexibility is already there. <br />MOTION: Council Member Park moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-070 TO INCORPORATE RECENT <br />BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO THE EXECUTION OF PUDS AND MAKE CONTINUED <br />ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE. Council Member Bloyer seconded the <br />motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />MOTION: Council Member Park moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14, AUTHORIZING <br />SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-070. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. <br />MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Council Member Nelson – attended village planning meeting. Getting to know staff and has been receptive. Thanked staff. <br />Council Member Smith reported village group has focused in on what needs to be done. Questions can be directed to her or Planner Johnson. <br />Council Member Park no report. <br />Council Member Bloyer no report.