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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 7, 1979 —2— COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HEARING CONTINUED: 3M They also spent 22 years going through procedures with the City. They did not request rezoning of the property; but, the last Comprehensive Plan was changed to provide for the 3M facility. Their present plan is adequate until 1985; and , they want the City to recognize Carlton Park in the present Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Levi asked for an explaination for the change in the plan. Mayor Armstrongread the letter from �M dated December, 1977; and, said based on is letter, the City did not feel 3M was going to actively pursue the development at this site. Mayor Armstrong stated that, when 3M comes in with a plan for development, the City will review it. Councilman Mottaz stated 3M did not show good faith. 3M dropped the ball when they indicated they were going to leave the state. The City believed this. Now 3M is coming back back and saying Lake Elmo is not going to operate in good faith and is suggesting to join others and sue Lake Elmo. Mr. Levi stated 3M did not say they were going to move out of the state. Mayor Armstrong stated 3M should come back in with plans when they are ready to develop the property. Mr. Hutchinson — Read statement giving the bac4round of the property. IJu6 to tne location of the property, its proximity to the airport, 212, and the railroad tracks, and the fact it has been zoned Industrial for 20 years; Mr. Hutchinson believes that Industrial Zoning of the property is the only logical zoning. This property should remain industrially zoned and he should not have to go through rezoning. Ward Holiday — Owner of 15 acres on County 15 and 30th Street and 3 —acres on Highway 212. He questioned whether this plan is looking forward or way -back. He invested in this land because of its potential for subdivision and development. (Mr,ljoliday presently has a 22 acre parcel zoned commercial. This may fall into the GRU area.) Mayor Armstrong said those who oppose a particular zoning should come to the zoning hearings, later this summer — Dick Hesse — Requested the Council take a straw ballot of those ern in the audience who live on 10 acres or more, who are opposed to the plan, and will be included in the GRU area. The majority were opposed. He feels 5 to 10 acre lots will not keep the area rural. He suggested clustered housing on 12 acre lots. Mayor Armstrong indicated the PZC proposal of 7 homes per 40 acres provided this. Mr. Hesse feels the present plan does not give them any options for use of their land. Councilman Mottaz wanted the record to show there were approximately 12 property owners in the audience; this does not show the majority of property owners in the City. Mr. Hesse stated that no one in the room, who owns property is for the plan. Tom Armstrong said this is not true, as he owns land. Vince Douglas — Disagreed with the statement made by Councilman Mottaz. 7779tated the City has a petition from residents who own in excess of 3,000 acres in Lake Elmo. He asked if the Council does not consider this the voice of the people. The business community also submitted a petition. He feels the Council is totally disregarding what the people in Lake Elmo are saying. He suggested the area between 212 and the railroad remain industrial; the area between 36 and the powerlines be zoned industrial; and proper consideration for commercial development along Highway U be given. Mayor Armstrong explained the City has an obligation to plan for development where the City expects it and can accom— modate it between now and 1990. Past estimates of population and development have been wrong. Property in the City is being zoned to its present use. Whan a different use is desired, the request will be reviewed by the Council. The City is not going to allow bad development. Spot zoning is not responsible action. The plan shows where business and housing will generally go in the next 10