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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 5, 1980 FOXFIRE GATE: Armstrong suggested the Council wait and hear,Morgan's..._ recommendations before initiating the poll: Novak suggested that this item be publicized in the Newsletter. The Council agreed. DINNER BREAK: Ben's Elmo Inn -2- PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: The Council interviewed Betsy Halden. Mrs. Halden has lived in Lake Elmo about 1 year, is a resident of the Tri-Lakes area, and wants to be involved in the community. Mottaz moved; seconded by Armstrong, to appoint Mrs. Betsy Halden to the Lake Elmo Planning Commission for a three year term. Motion carried /[,-0. The Planning Commission still has two 1 yr. vacancies Amended 2/19/80 to fill. *(Note - only one year terms open.) Scotty Lyall - did not come in for interview. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Policy recommendation for residents in a GB or Commercial Zone - The Administrator advised the Council that the ordinance section referring to residences in a commercial zone will affect applications for rezoning in the Old Village. A policy for variances will be necessary because residences in this area are larger than the ordinance allows and anticipates construction of an industrial type building with a room (bedroom) provided for a security person. He suggested that guidelines be set to cover this. Parking is another problem. The ordinance requires more parking than can be provided by many of these parcels; This would require a variance. Pott restated his recommendation to use the old City Hall site as an easement to a parking area behind current businesses. The Council and the Businessmen are to meet and discuss the future outlook for the Old Village. Parking, lot sizes, and septic needs will be considered. A. Slawson Rezoning - RR to AG - The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request. Mr. Slawson is construction a large pole shed on his 60A, this is not permitted in RR. This is the reason for the rezoning request. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz to adopt Ordinance 7902, rezoning the Slawson property, 5550 Keats, from RR to AG. Motion carried LSO. B. Riemenschneider Rezoning - R-1 to GB - The Planning Commission requested an opinion from the Highway Department relating to traffic safety in this area. The Administrator contacted MNDOT and District 834, neither have any objections. The County has no concerns about the intersection. MNDOT said a revised driveway permit will be necessary. The Council reviewed the septic system and were satisified with the current system. Pott moved,seconded by Mottaz, to adopt Ordinance 7903 rezoning the Reimenschneider property, 11051 Stillwater Blvd., from R-1 to GB., conditioned upon MNDOT issuing a reprised driveway permit and providing six blacktopped parking spaces, per Planning Commission recommendation. Motion carried 4-0.