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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF LAKE ELMO ORDINANCE NO.08-035 AN ORDINANCE ADDING A REAR YARD SETBACK AND REFERENCE TO BUFFER SETBACKS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION (OP) DEVELOPMENTS WHEREAS, Section 150.180, Subd. (B,2,d) of the City Code prescribes specific buffer setbacks requirements within OP — Open Space Preservation developments; and WHEREAS, unlike every other zoning district in the city, a rear yard setback was not established at the time the OP Zoning District was incorporated into the city code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents within OP — Open Space Preservation Zoning Districts to clarify the "Buffer Zone" is also a setback that applies, in some cases, to individual properties; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed rear yard setback and buffer setback reference for OP — Open Space Preservation developments, held a public hearing at their regular meeting held November 8, 2010, and recommended approval of the ordinance revisions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota, that the following additional setback information be added to the OP — Open Space Preservation Zoning Districts as follows: Open Space Preservation District (OP) Single -Family Townhouse Maximum Building Height: Primary Structure 2 and stories or 35 feet 2 and stories or 35 feet Accessory Structure 25 feet 1 story or 20 feet, whichever is less Minimum Lot Width: NA NA '/2 acre lot; 1 acre lot Maximum Impervious Surface 20%. This percentage maybe Coverage: increased to 25% provided a pervious paver or comparable Gross Lot Area system is installed consistent with the City of Lake Elmo Engineering Standards NA