06-01-2004 CCM - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1, 2004 4 secondary drain field site shown on the 1997 plans. He would talk to the Building Official regarding location of an alternate drain field site Attorney Filla indicated the Council needs to determine the level of reasonable use, whether the need for a variance was self created, and would granting the variance change the character of the neighborhood. Filla noted that reasonable use is subjective, and the Council should apply the same law to similar facts to decide if it is a reasonable use or not. M/S/P DeLapp/John - to postpone until June 15 Council meeting per the consent of Bill Isaacson in order for the staff to get more information on an alternate drain field site for location of a septic system (Motion passed 5-0). B. Ordinance No. 97-130:Old Village Development Moratorium Planner Dillerud reported the Old Village Development Moratorium will again expire on June 9, 2004. He indicated that the Surface Water Drainage Report has not been completed by TKDA Dillerud stated he has been contacted by both the representative of the Hutchinson Estate and by Mr. Lynsky. The Hutchinson family is interested in again entertaining offers from potential developers for their property within the moratorium area. Mr. Lynsky is interested in moving forward with PUD application for the platted General Business site north of 39th Street. Dillerud added that if the Council extended the Development Moratorium; the option is open to exclude the Lynsky property from the Moratorium coverage based on the existence of a previously tabled development application. Since approval of a PUD Plan is a discretionary action by the City, compliance of that PUD Plan with completed Old Village work could become a factor of PUD review/approval by the City of the Lynsky proposal. The remaining surface water issues do not directly impact the Lynsky site. Council member DeLapp stated he was strongly in favor of a unified plan. Council member Dunn had a real concern on the surface water drainage of the Old Village. M/S/P Dunn/John - to adopt Ordinance No. 97-130, An Ordinance Relating to an Extended Development Moratorium in the Village Area for 90 days, with the acknowledgement that this item could come back to Council at an earlier date.(Motion passed 5-0). 10. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: A. City Staff Organizational Chart:Resolution No. 2004-047 Administrator Rafferty reported he has interviewed and evaluated the capabilities of key staff presently performing identified functions and responsibilities in an “Acting or Deputy” capacity designation. He has come to the conclusion that the individuals in