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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 06, 2013 Page 8 of 9 Council Member Bloyer asked about page 7 (E)- regarding screening. Mr. Klatt said Lake Elmo repair would be grandfathered in. The issue of repairs and maintenance and the term remodeling was discussed. When staff review would be required was explained. Building permit review would be the applicable time. Mr. Bloyer wants all of § 154.506 struck from the ordinance. Council Member Nelson asked if the entire building is placed under review if there is an addition. Staff said that is not the intent. Just the expansion would be subject to the standards. Mayor Pearson asked about page 9 (b)(2)(a)- how is that criteria and economic feasibility determined? Mr. Klatt said the Council would make determination upon recommendation by the Planning Commission. City Administrator Zuleger stated that there is some trust in staff needed. The appropriateness of review of what an owner wants to do with their property was discussed. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-091, AMENDING CHAPTER 154 OF THE CITY CODE AND ADDING THE VMX VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Council Member Bloyer wants to remove entire review and demolition section. Does not believe anyone should have to justify the demolition. Council Member Reeves asked for the purpose. Mr. Klatt explained this creates the process for what is reviewed and to protect properties that the City wants to preserve. Mr. Bloyer asked about when a modification would have to come before the council or commission. Mr. Klatt said that most would just be reviewed by staff. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO AMEND ORDINANCE BY STRIKING ALL OF 154.506. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO AMEND ORDINANCE BY STRIKING REFERENCES TO DEMOLITION REVIEW IN 154.506. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. Mr. Klatt presented what the amendment would look like as amended. What properties would be covered by this was discussed. Mr. Klatt explained what the options were for preservation of certain properties. The character of the village was debated. Mayor Pearson expressed his concern about discouraging what people can do with their property. Mr. Reeves suggested that at the design standards point the council can determine what is wanted to be protected. Mayor Pearson asked about how a property would become historical. Mr. Klatt provided explanation of how properties are designated historical. The village would probably be better suited for individual properties as opposed to district wide. Mr. Nelson asked about the professional review requirement. Mr. Klatt explained that it is for the possibility of where review would be beyond the expertise of the staff. When the review would apply was discussed. Mr. Klatt stated that it is the enforcement aspect that is needed. MOTION TO AMEND PASSED 4-1 (SMITH - NAY). Council Member Nelson asked about recovering the cost if over $1000. City Administrator Zuleger explained that everything done is now cost recoverable. Council Member Bloyer asked if the amendment included limiting remodeling review where the footprint of the building is changed. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO LIMIT REMODELING REVIEW WHERE THE FOOTPRINT WAS CHANGED. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-2 (SMITH AND REEVES - NAY). ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 4-1 (SMITH – NAY).