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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2014 Page 6 of 8 Council Member Nelson asked when the other properties were added. It was in 2005, as part of larger comp plan amendment. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing opened at 9:11 pm. Mayor Pearson read letter from Janice Green. She is the daughter of previous owner. Her letter was in support of keeping the property zoned RAD-ALT. Larry Weiss 9042 Stillwater Blvd. claimed that 98% of neighbors do not want the property zoned RAD-ALT. Ed Nielsen spoke about the previously proposed project. Stewart Helgeson spoke in favor leaving the property as is. He claimed that there were proposals that were going to be brought forward. Rita Conlin 8560 Ironwood Trl. Spoke in favor of leaving the property as is. She noted that the owners are confident a another plan is coming in future. She questions why this property is being singled out. She asked if appropriate to send signal to Met Council that zoning is being reduced right now. She noted that there have been other projects that have been unpopular, but are now well-accepted. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing closed at 9:20 pm. Council Member Smith is concerned about taking rights away from people. Allowing greater density in these areas may help alleviate density along I-94. Mayor Pearson asked about the Met Council’s interest in non-sewered development. Mr. Klatt stated that the Met Council at the time was more concerned about growth in sewered areas. Ms. Smith believes the claim that the Met Council is more concerned about sewer than general overall population is misleading. Her recollection was that it was always about the population, and the Met Council was concerned about sewered and non-sewered areas equally. Council Member Reeves noted that no viable project has been brought forward in 2.5 years. This is an example of spot zoning. Planning Commission had done a good job at the commission level. He is in favor of placing back in RAD. Council Member Nelson learned of property in January 2013. Without even knowing about zoning, he identified this as perfect example of spot zoning. His preference is to go back to RAD. Ms. Smith disputes all claims that either of the other areas were ever discussed to receive sewer. She claimed Carriage Station has great sense of community and includes smaller lots. She also asserted that many seniors have expressed interest in this location for senior living, not just in the Village. She is very supportive of farm school concept. Mayor Pearson stated that it was conceivable that the other 2 areas could get sewer. He pointed out that City just did joint sewer project on Olson Lake Trail. He is also supportive of farm school concept, as his own children attended the West Lakeland location, but this location is not good. Traffic is a major concern. Council is not closing door to project proposal. Council Member Bloyer wants city to deal with northern half of city and density. He is not for 2 units per acre, nor for 1 unit per 10 acres. He wants all three RAD-ALT properties addressed after the MOU is closer to being settled.