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Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 1991 Page 2 3. Chairman John opened the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m. The Public Hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press February 27, 1991 and all property owners within 350 feet were notified. City Planner Mike Black offered some general information regarding this application and what is being considered. The property is designated on the Future Land Use Map, which the City has recently adopted, as SRD. The question is whether the City should consider amending this designation to RED. SRO designation equals R1 zoning (1.5 acres). The City has adopted the Comp. Plan which states there will be no more new development at the R1 zone. Paul Wolff, representing Mr. & Mrs. Adkins, stated approximately 12 acres is being discussed, and the Future Land Use Map is contained in the Comprehensive Plan which has been adopted by the City, and., classifies the future land use for this property as SRO. The Adkins were of' the impression they would be able to develop under the R1 zone. Mr. 'Wolff requested the Planning Commission recommend to the city Council the Future Land Use Map not be amended and SRD designation be maintained. Chairman John closed the•Pubblic Hearing at 8:45 p.m. Commissioner DeLapp stated the printer made the error on the map concerning this property. Commissioner Bucheck stated this property is in the flood plain. Commissioner Mcleod stated this property is surrounded by R1 development, therefore SRO would be consistent. Also, permits to build would not be issued if in the flood plain. M/S/F DeLapg/Stevens - to recommend the City Council amending the Future Land Use Map designation of this property from SRD to RED. (Motion failed 2-5-1, against: Bucheck, Conlin, John, Mcleod, Johnston, abstain: Schubert, reasons: Bucheck: voted against Durand change to RED; Conlin, Johnston & Mcleod: should follow the Future Land Use Map; John: property owner would be held hostage). M/S/P Conlin/Mcleod - to recommend to City Council that Adkins land stay as designated on the Future Land Use Map as SRD. (Motion carried 4-3-1, abstain: Schubert). 4. ARABIAN HILLS (continuation) Rezoning from RR to RE and Preliminary Plat Chairman John re -opened the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. All property owners within 350 feet were re -notified. Roger Kolstad, developer of Arabian Hills, presented the most recent preliminary plat. The park was removed from the plat to accomodate some lots within the 100 year flood plain and were hoping to give a park dedication fee in lieu of land dedication. Also, the road connection to the existing 53rd street was altered slightly.