FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-079 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(a.) Owned by an individual or legal entitywho will use the land for Preserved Open Space purposes as provided by permanent conservation restrictions (in accordance with Chapter 84C.01-.05 of Minnesota Statutes), to an acceptable Land Trust as approved by the City. (b.) Conveyed by Conservation Easement to the City. 2. Not less than 60% of the Preserved Open Space shall be in contiguous parcels of not less than ten (10) acres. 3. Parks and recreational facilities shall be provided in addition to Preserved Open Space as specified in the Lake Elmo Parks Plan; and, consistent with the park dedication and fees - in -lieu standards as speed by Chapter 400 of the City Code. 4. The Preserved Open Space land shall be maintained for the purposes for which it was set aside. If Preserved Open Space was set aside for agricultural purposes or for natural habitat, a plan shall be submitted which will indicate how the land will be maintained or returned to a natural state and who will be responsible for plan implementation. Developers shall provide copies of deed covenants to prospective purchasers, and conservation easements to the City, describing land management practices to be followed by the party or parties responsible for maintaining the Preserved Open Space. 5. Where applicable, a homeowner's association shall be established to permanently maintain all residual open space and recreational facilities. Such homeowners association agreements, guaranteeing continuing maintenance, and giving lien right to the City if there is lack of such maintenance shall be submitted to the City as part of the documentation requirements of this Section for a Final Plan. 6. Preserved Open space parcels uses shall be contiguous with Preserved Open Space or Public Park - on adjacent parcels. C. Lot Design. Lots shall be designed to achieve the following objectives (listed in order of priority): 1. On the most suitable soils for sub -surface septic disposal. 2. On the least fertile soils for agricultural uses, and in a manner which maximizes the usable area remaining for such agricultural use. 3. Within any woodland contained in the parcel, or along the far edges of the open fields, adjacent to any woodland (to reduce impact upon agriculture, to provide summer shade and shelter from winter wind, and to enable new construction to be visually absorbed by natural landscape features). 4. In locations least likely to block or interrupt scenic vistas, as viewed from I3ighway 36 and Highway 5 corridors, and other local roads as designated in the Comprehensive Plan. 5. Away from woodlands in open fields. D. Structures. Homes shall be oriented on the site that meets the criteria of Waal hamlet. It is desired that the structures within neighborhoods convey a particular architectural style with similar building components, materials, roof pitches.