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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Page 6 of 8 Council Member Nelson acknowledged that the proposal is not perfect, but it is a great product and will be good for Lake Elmo. Council Member Smith wishes the numbers were lower but she likes Hans Hagen product. Council Member Bloyer noted that the city needs to play by the rules that are in place. Council Member Reeves is happy this builder is in Lake Elmo and this development can be something special. Council discussed density ranges versus set density numbers. Mr. Bloyer asked for the last comp plan that was approved when the city moved to ranges provided to council. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (SMITH – NAY) Council Member Smith explained she is not against developer or project but wants the parties to work together. Meeting recessed at 11:29 pm. Meeting reconvened at 11:34 pm. ITEM 17: BOULDER PONDS PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN; RES. NO. 2014-73 Community Development Director Klatt presented the Boulder Ponds PUD. The proposal consists of a 162- unit planned residential development on a 58.3 acre parcel. There will be 98 residential lots in 2 phases. There will be future multi-family units. Mr. Klatt explained the reason for the PUD, which mainly includes a couple of smaller lots and homes set closer together. Council Member Reeves noted that the proposal was at 61% of the maximum density. Deb Ridgeway of OP3 Boulder Ponds Excelsior Group was available for questions. There were none. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-73, APPROVING THE BOULDER PONDS PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN SUBJECT TO 12 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Some of the engineering department and fire department concerns were noted. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 18: VILLAGE PARK PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAT; RES. NO. 2014-74 Community Development Director Klatt described the proposed development by GSWA. The proposal consists of a 104-unit residential subdivision on a 63.6 acre parcel. Mr. Klatt explained the critical issues that are still pending. Stormwater management is a large issue. The street light impact fee was noted. Stormwater and regional retention was discussed. The impact these developments will have on the village was discussed. The proposed developments will actually be part of the solution for stormwater management. The park dedication was discussed. Mr. Klatt noted that because the developer has another project in the Village planning area they are looking to receive credit for one applied to other. Dave Gonyea noted that the additional infiltration and screening will be an option if the southern 4 homes on west side of the parkway are removed. Planning Commissioner Kathleen Haggard, 12154 Marquess Ln. N., spoke in opposition to development. She wants a grander entrance and additional landscaping. It was agreed that Gonyea could “dress up” the entrance a bit and possibly put an island back in the plans. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-74, APPROVING THE VILLAGE PARK PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBJECT TO 13 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 19: HUNTERS CROSSING FINAL PLAT; RES. NO. 2014-75 Community Development Director Klatt presented an overview of the proposed development by the Ryland Group. The proposal consists of a 51-unit residential subdivision on a 23 acre parcel and includes 22 single family lots. The phasing and design of 5th Street, access to the development, and landscaping was addressed. City Administrator Zuleger noted that the City has been working on this project for 14 months. What “half the road” means was further explained.