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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Community Development Director Klatt provided overview of the proposed zoning text amendment. It was clarified that this action does not approve liquor licenses. The Convenience Commercial zoning district was elaborated upon. The restriction was intended to keep out warehouse retailers. Staff opinion was that a liquor store was an appropriate use. It was noted that there are currently only two small parcels in the city where this zoning applies. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-116, CHANGING LIQUOR STORES TO A PERMITTED USE IN THE CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-17, AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-116. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 10: EASTON VILLAGE FINAL PLAT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-07 Community Development Director Klatt provided recap of the previous discussion of the proposed development. The extent and existence of the large number of walk-out basements was discussed. There was further explanation of the impact of that type of basements. Developer Tom Wolters explained the starting price point and expected demographic. The homes will start at about $450K and target first-time homebuyers. The condition of the airport disclosure statement was discussed. The Village Master Plan from 2007 and how it applied to the proposal was discussed. The 13 guiding principles were applied to the plat application. Mr. Klatt went through the application to explain how each of the principles was met. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-07, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR EASTON VILLAGE. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. Council Member Fliflet noted she would not have supported the development if it was first being proposed. Council Member Bloyer asked that the discussion of whether there should be residential design standards be brought to Council at next meeting. City Attorney Snyder explained the different degrees of discretion for Council questions. He noted that at this point in the process, the basic question before the Council is whether the final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat and whether the conditions have been met. Council Member Smith explained that she wanted there to be continuity in style with the homes in the Village Area. She does not think that the proposal offers that desired continuity. The benefits to the city that this proposal affords to the city were discussed. Among them are providing financial benefit, addressing the stormwater issues in the Village, and connecting the sanitary sewer. Ms. Smith read letter outlining what was desired for the developments in the Village Area. Mr. Snyder reiterated that there are constraints on the current Council’s discretion to approve or deny the application due to the stage in the process. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (Smith – Nay). ITEM 11: EASTON VILLAGE DEVELOPER AGREEMENT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-18 Community Development Director Klatt presented summary of the proposed Easton Village developer agreement. He noted that there is updated language regarding the railroad crossing cost splitting that staff has been negotiating with the developer counsel. This language still needs to be approved by City Attorney. The Village REC unit target was discussed in regards to the railroad crossing cost splitting. Mr. Klatt explained that it is a range. There was some concern that the current proposals will use up the available RECs in the Comprehensive Plan. It was explained that the Comp Plan is a guide, so when the target REC units are reached, development is not forced to stop. City Attorney Snyder explained that the question is not trying to estimate RECs, but determine the cost splitting. Council Member Fliflet was in favor of using base REC count, but split by percentage. This approach and alternatives were discussed. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-18 APPROVING THE DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR EASTON VILLAGE, SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW BY CITY ATTORNEY. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (Smith – Nay). ITEM 12: LENNAR SKETCH PLAN