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Consider application for a Master Plan Amendment from the Carmelite Monastery to amend the approve Master Plan forth site to add an accessory structure; PT Zoning; Resolution No. 2007-071 Ben Gozola, Senior Planner reported the City Council is being asked to allow a master plan amendment to permit an additional accessory building at the Carmelite Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 8248 DeMontreville Trail. The Planning Commission and staff recommended option 1, approval of the master plan amendment to allow an additional accessory building with the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure must meet applicable setback requirements; and 2. The septic system for the proposed structure would need to met all applicable requirements. The Planner noted that the concern from a member of the Jesuit Retreat Center regarding the shared driveway is not a city issue. Motion: Council Member Johnson moved to adopt Resolution No. 200 7-0 71 approving a master plan amendment for an accessory building at 8249 DeMontreville Trail based upon the following findings: 1. Given the size of the property and the distance to adjacent neighbors, the impacts to neighbors would be minimal and 2. The request for an additional storage and work space may be reasonable given the use of the property, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure must meet applicable setback requirements and 2. The septic system for the proposed structure would need to meet all applicable requirements. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Report on Lake Elmo School Safety Meeting and next steps. Susan Hoyt, City Administrator, reported the City Council is being asked to receive a report on the Lake Elmo Elementary School safety meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. The discussion covered three areas: speed, safe routes to school grant, and school drop off and pickup. Jennifer Pelletier, resident and PTA member, thanked Administrator Hoyt and City Engineer Griffin for setting up this safety meeting and for all the work they have accomplished in regard to a school safety zone. Motion: Council Member Johnson moved to endorse the staff to provide information and assistance where appropriate to the 9834 school district, Washington County and MnDOT on the school speed zone and other safety issues. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor and Council Members o Council Member Johnson encouraged citizens to attend the October 18th and 30`h meetings to be informed. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 2, 2007