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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 15, 2005 8 a minimum of ten acres, 2) Lot lines adjusted to ensure that Outlot D is a minimum of 10 acres or combined with proposed Lot 1, Block 1, and 3) If the open space development concept for proposed Outlot A is approved, it’s use shall be restricted so that it can only be used in conjunction with the proposed open space project on Outlot A. Peter Beck, attorney for the applicant, explained Outlot D is a dedicated open space development concept plan. It is not intended to be a buildable parcel because it is dedicated open space. There will be a condition in Preliminary Plat approval that places this in dedicated open space. M/S/ Johnson/Conlin – to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution approving the preliminary plat subject to the conditions stated by Attorney Filla. Council member DeLapp stated the applicant has exempted the road and asked for the same rights the others have been given. Open Space Preservation Plan The City Planner explained the Planning Commission indicated the concept plan is inconsistent with the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan Environmental Protection policies regarding residential developments conforming to the limitations presented by natural features including natural drainage systems, by proposing significant modifications of natural grades and existing floodplain on the site. The City Planner stated it is a subjective call regarding how much floodplain can be filled or moved around. The Planning Commission thought it was significant enough to deny. The engineer for the church responded there is no impact on the jurisdictional wetlands. The soils are not conducive to create wetlands. The open space development plan proposes significant modifications to natural grade and to existing floodplains on the applicant’s property and is inconsistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Environmental Protection policy. The plan is inconsistent with the purpose of the City’s Open Space Preservation Ordinance because it proposes to significantly alter the natural drainage feature of the site. Comprehensive Plan Change for the 20 acres for the Church Mayor Johnston said he did not see the justification to change the City’s Comprehensive Plan from RAD to PF. The Council reviewed the current comprehensive plan land use designation for this property and decided the current land use designations continue to reflect the Council’s vision plan for development of land in this section of the city. The current comp plan land use designations will not require modifications as a result of the settlement between the City and the Met Council. Attorney Filla indicated the Council may want to consider the Comprehensive Plan changes required as a result of its settlement with the Metropolitan Council before it re-evaluates comp plan designations for specific areas of the City which should known by May.