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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1, 1995 PAGE 3 (for bike path), however, the urban section requires curb and gutter which will take up 1-1/2 feet of the 4' shoulder, leaving only 2-1/2 feet for a bike path. There was no consensus of the council, and due to the late hour, the following motion was made: M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to hold a workshop meeting on Tuesday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m., and requested the City Engineer prepare width standards and Trail plans, and information regarding Jamaca Avenue upgrade. The council also directed the public be notified of the workshop. Motion passed 4-0. City Engineer Bohrer explained that he has a schedule conflict, but will submit the information necessary, in writing, in advance. Mayor John asked Mr. Theisen if the County still proposes to extend Co. Rd. 13 to Hwy 5? Mr. Theisen stated that idea was removed from the Comp. Plan. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Heins Nursery - Consideration of re -locating nursery to Herzfeld Property (SW Corner of Co. Rd. 15 & 30th St.) The council received copies of a letter, dated July 5, 1995, prepared by Dennis Heins, President - Heins Nursery, a location map, and a concept sketch of the site and site plan. City Planner Pung-Terwedo explained the Herzfeld's own approximately 100 acres, which is zoned RR (Rural Residential). In order to make the project feasible, 40 acres would need to be subdivided and rezoned Agricultural, and 10 acres subdivided for the existing farmstead to be consistent with RR zoning. The proposal is consistent with RAD as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan as well as the policies of the Comp. Plan. The City Planner recommended the City Council make the decision tonight to recommend this property remain zoned RR, or technically approve the concept and recommend The Herzfeld's apply for rezoning and Mr. Heins apply for a Conditional Use Permit Dennis Heins explained to the council that he is proposing to move his operation from its present location on 1-94 in Woodbury, to Lake Elmo. The office and storage building will cover 5 acres of the 40 acre site, the remaining property will be expensive nursery stock production. No retail sales, only possibly Christmas Tree sales. The office and storage building will be tucked down in a natural wooded area, far back from 30th St. or Manning, with access from Manning Ave. Mr. Heins was asked about fertilizers and petroleum use, and answered that he uses a slow release fertilizer, and will use farm type fuel storage tanks which must comply with State & County regulations. The Council discussed that this concept is currently a permitted use by C.U.P. in the Agricultural Zoning Code, and may be more desirable than residential uses due to the proximity of the Lake Elmo Airport.