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Council member Siedow stated if 19 lots meet the number of lots required by the OP code, then it should be 19 lots. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to approve a concept plan for Whistling Valley allowing 19 dwelling units and that the open space percentage meets strict interpretation of the code with the Planner working with the developer on compliance with the Open Space ordinance. (Motion passed 5-0). Council Member DeLapp indicated the Council is not granting an exemption for number of lots, width of roads, number of trees, just because it is shown on the concept plan. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 2003-009, A Resolution Approving the Concept Plan of Whistling Valley as modified, Finding No. 4 The Developer has the allowed right to demonstrate that the site will support the greater density in connection with the Open Space Development Preliminary Plan, provided the calculations are consistent with OP Regulations. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Development Moratorium -Certain GB Zone Parcels On January 21 the Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to establish a development moratorium on 5 parcels of land along Hudson Blvd. that are now zoned GB, but land use classified LB and should be zoned LB for compliance with State Statute. The draft ordinance addresses the 4 developed parcels differently than Parcel 5. It recognizes the existing development and business, and the possibility that any one of them may wish to renovate and/or expand their existing structure during the Moratorium. That would be allowable (subject to appropriate site plan and building permit review) during the Moratorium period with no moratorium modifications or actions by the Council. The Ordinance also permits new development activity on Parcels 1-4 during the moratorium if that development complies with LB standards; as well as permitting development action on Parcel 5 in compliance with AG standards. Attorney Filla reported that the affected property owners have been notified, but that Mr. Rake's agenda notice was sent later because it was inadvertently left off the label list. The RECO parcel is not included in this package because it has preliminary plan approval. Chris Dolan, Dolan Marine, stated he was against the moratorium and didn't feel the ordinance reflected Dillemd's statements regarding the possibility of renovating or expanding their existing structures or permitting new development activity on these parcels during the moratorium. Jeff Goss stated he didn't have a problem with the ordinance because it would not prevent him from upgrading his facility. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to adopt Ordinance No. 97-115, An Interim Ordinance Implementing a Development Moratorium on Certain Property Within The City Of Lake Elmo. (Motion passed 4-1:Siedow:Make sure the staff gets this done quickly. He does not like development moratoriums.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003