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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 4 8. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Linder Greenhouse - CUP Expansion (Continuation) The City Attorney researched whether this application required an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and/or an Environmental Impact Statement. For the purposes of making this determination, the Attorney assumed that the Linder Greenhouse project is a commercial enterprise and will result in the construction of structures containing 400,000 to 500,000 sq.ft. of gross floor space. (See Report to City Administrator dated June 24, 1991). M/S/P flottaz/Williams - to determine that pursuant to the wording of the Aq Zoning regulations of the City of Lake Elmo which indicate that the proposed use is a commercial greenhouse, and pursuant to the application which indicates that the proposed total area is 460,000 sq.ft., the provisions of Section 4410.1000 Subpart 2 of the Rules of the Environmental Quality Board apply and an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required. (Motion carried 5-0). Rob Linder responded he would talk to his Attorney and. the State and if everything fits within the law, he will start an EAW. However, if there is a reason for appeal, he would appeal the City's decision. M/S/P Mottaz/Williams - to instruct the City Administrator at the earliest possible date to publish the notice (the City determined an EAW is necessary from Linder Greenhouse for the construction of expansion of greenhouses) in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Shoreland Permit: Nancy Leighton, 3012 Lake Elmo Avenue M/S/P Dick Johnson/Williams - to grant a Shoreland Permit to Nancy Leighton, 3012 Lake Elmo Avenue N., for the construction of an addition to an existing structure based on no variances are required and the DNR had no objections to the request; contingent upon the applicant bringing the septic system into compliance with the City Code. (Motion carried 5-0). C. Shoreland Permit: Dorcas Gersmeyer, 9429 Jane Road N. Dorcas Gersmeyer, 942.9 Jane Road N., is requesting a shoreland permit so he may construct two decks on the lakeside of his house. The decks will not interfere with his septic system and are well away from the side property lines. M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to grant a Shoreland Permit to Dorcas Gersmeyer, 9429 Jane Road N., for the construction of two decks to an existing structure based on the favorable report for this project was received by the City Engineer, no variances are necessary, and the DNR had no objections to the request. (Motion carried. 5-0).