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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 11 Attorney Filla suggested the council consider a two-step process for a site and plan review for commercial permits. M/S/P Conlin/John - to approve the site and plan for River Valley Christian Church based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission and contingent upon applicant complying with the conditions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 set forth by the City Planner in his memo dated August 26, 1994 and City Engineer prior to the issuance of the building permit. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Front Yard Definition in Shoreland District A concern was raised at our last meeting about the storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. between the house on the lake and the road. The resident stated it would cause undue hardship and requested reconsideration of the definition of front yard in the shoreland district. Several council members felt these regulations will cause some problems for a lot of people; lake lot or otherwise. The Council suggested a survey of other communities on how their ordinances dealt with this, review restrictive covenants that are in some of the developments, and obtain input from the code enforcement officer because he will have to enforce the regulations. MS/P Mottaz/John - to table until one of the next two meetings to discuss possible provisions to allow storage. (Motion passed 5-0). F. Ordinance 810 : Park land dedication in wetlands or floodplain Council member Conlin asked for definition of criteria for "best interest of the general public". Such items to consider: cost of maintaining wetland in terms of removal of weeds and algae, educational value, esthetics, preserving unique habitat, and city liability. M/S/P Mottaz/John - to table for two meetings (October 4, 1994) until the council can come up with a list of criteria defining "best interest of the general public" supplied by each council member to the staff on what type of wetlands or floodplain areas would not be acceptable. (Motion passed 5-0). G. Ordinance 8104: Composition of Planning Commission M/S/P Conlin/Johnson - to adopt Ordinance 8104, as amended (Section 204), reducing the size of the Planning Commission from 9 full voting members and two alternates to 7 full voting members and two alternates. (Motion passed 5-0). H. Leonard Hanson (continuation) The applicant requested this item be deleted from this agenda.