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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 15, 2005 7 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Preliminary Plat, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Conditional Use permit and OP Concept Plan – Deer Glen:Resolution No. 2005-027 – Resolution No. 2005-033 (Adoption of Resolutions Postponed) The City Planner reported the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to deny all of the subject multiple applications for the platting of 108 acres, an Op Concept Plan covering 40+ acres; a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (from RAD to PF) for 20 acres; and rezoning (from RR to PF) for 20 acres, and a Conditional use Permit for a 52,000 sq.ft. church facility on the 20 acre site. No action was taken regarding the church Section 520 Site Plan pending Council action on the precedent applications. Chuck Palmer, Lakewood Evangelical Free Church, stated this plan fits in the future direction of Lake Elmo. The church traffic will have a minimal impact except for weekends when church is in session. He would like to work with the city and MnDOT to resolve any problems. Jim Arkell stated he is a Lake Elmo resident who attends this church and had served on the Planning Commission when they worked on the 1990 comp plan. Then the Commission realized it didn’t have an ordinance that would deal with churches. This is a perfect transition buffer moving south from a major highway. Paul Danielson, Consulting Engineer, Kimley-Horn & Associates, reported this is the best site for the church in this 108 acre site which is in the middle on higher ground with buffers from other potential developments. They have modified the plan for a buffer on the west side, wetlands on north side and a small wetland throughout the site. There is no wetland litigation proposed. He said he spent time with the VBWD in how to deal with water quality and storm water management plan and have obtained a permit from the VBWD. The roadway avoids the wetlands and follows contours as much as possible to minimize tree impact. There are various areas that don’t drain out and have flood storage issues. Outlot B is slightly less than 10 acres and will be adjusted to ensure that the proposed Outlot B is a minimum of 10 acres in the Preliminary Plat. Craig Peterson, BWBR, said the building would be rising from the landscape without screaming for attention and nestled into the landscape with building materials of natural colors. It will be welcoming and inviting reflecting the personality of the church. Mayor Johnston asked the council to deal with all development applications separately. Preliminary Plat: The City received a letter stating the applicant would be willing to correct Outlot B that is substandard. Attorney Filla noted the Council is addressing the preliminary plat illustrated on preplat drawing, prepared by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc, dated February 7, 2005 which would create Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlots A, B, C and Deer Glen. If the Council should approve the preliminary plat, it should be subject to: 1) Outlot B is