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LAKE ELMO SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1989 Page 2 PLANNING CONSULTANT: Richard Strong, of Richard Strong & Assoc., appeared before the Council to discuss planning services he would offer the City. He emphasized his technical expertise as a Planner, with an architectural degree. He advised his direction would be taken frcm. the Council. He addressed Council questions as to planning philosophy; appropriate alternatives for I-94; his planning efforts for the City of Newport. Discussion/Recommendations Presidential Estates: Mayor Dunn requested Mike Black first respond to Council questions relative to planning services prior to discussion of Residential Estates. In response to Council questions as to planning philosophy, Black suggested the Council build a foundation and policy consistent with the goals and philosophies of the Council's desire for the direction of the City; the City needed to strengthen and fortify its planning effort and rectify inconsistencies. Black discussed his major planning accomplish- ments in City he previously served. RESIDENTIAL ESTATES: Mike Black presented committee recommendations for implementation of the Residential Estates Zoning Ordinance. He reviewed: options/alternatives which were studied; the existing zoning and future land use map; the procedure and provision for incorporation of RE into the Code; RE placement alternatives and consequent recommendation allowing for 1,543 acres available for RE incorporating 524 estimated dwelling units with 2 1/2 acre lots; suggested additional provision for R-1 expansion; discussions with Metropolitan Council planners addressing the lesser lot size. Councilman Williams asked when this would be referred to the Planning Commission and if Black felt his contract was completed; Black advised he was on an hourly basis and it was a Council determination as to if his work was done on RE, as to when this matter should be forwarded to the Planning Commission is also a Council decision. Dick Johnson asked Black, in his analysis, if the Comp Plan material which the Met Council had approved was still in effect when the City had not completed the balance of the plan, nor addressed Met Council's concerns regarding airport, within the designated nine month period; Black advised he believed the approval was still standing, but questioned if appropriate City Council action had been taken to adopt the Plan.