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Mr. Abrahamson, who lives next to the settling pond, pointed out there are many dead oaks which he would like to see removed. Prew responded that these are small trees that the city staff could remove. Abrahamson said he would not want to see any more mound systems on the city property next to his lot. Prew stated the drain field has to be 50' from his well. Council member Dunn asked Prew to keep a check list on what we can do to improve a project like this to run smoothly. 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. AG Cluster Development Variance and Minor Subdivision: Bergmann At its September 8, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to approve this proposal to reduce the number of contiguous tax parcels under common ownership; and, to rearrange property lines. The applicant would accomplish the actions by utilizing the AG "Cluster Development" provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, plus a Minor Subdivision. A site must be of at least 61 acres to qualify for AG Cluster Development. The applicant's three existing tax parcels total only 50 Nominal acres. The Planning Commission recommends a variance from the 61 acre standard. The intended net result of these actions is to consolidate and re -divide the three Bergmann parcels such that the Bergmann homestead (and related accessory structures) is on a site separate from the greenhouses and other structures related to the landscape business. This would result in two parcels conforming as to area in the AG, rather than three parcels, none of which is conforming as to area. The Planner noted that another provision of AG cluster development was overlooked in that the homestead parcel is of no more than two acres. The applicants have agreed to reduce the size of the small resulting parcel and the legal will be modified to reflect these actions. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to approve Resolution No. 2003-075, A resolution Granting a Variance from AG Cluster Standards to Richard J. and Eileen R. Bergmann with the addition of the Findings of Fact by the Planning Commission. (Motion passed 5 -0.) M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to approve Resolution No. 2003-076, A Resolution Granting Richard J. and Eileen R. Bergmann an AG Cluster Development. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to approve Resolution No. 2003-077, A Resolution Granting a Minor Subdivision to Richard J. and Eileen R. Bergmann. (Motion passed 5-0). B. PUBLIC HEARING: Vacation of loth Street Lane With the approval by the Council of the Final Plat of Whistling Valley on July 1, 2003, a portion of existing 101h Street Lane North was officially platted; and, another portion was replatted. The majority of the existing 1 oth Street Lane North (serving no residents today) will be abandoned and replaced by the Whistling Valley internal streets. To clear title LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2003