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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1, 1995 PAGE 4 M/SIP DeLapp/Hunt - That after ordinary consideration of the proposal presented by the Heins Nursery to locate their operation in Lake Elmo, the Council recommends they apply to rezone 40 acres (of the Herzfeld property) and apply for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion passed 4-0. City Engineer Bohrer added that Mr. Heins be aware that 30th Street is deteriorating, is an MSA designated street, and is being considered for reconstruction in the near future, therefore there could be some assessments. City Attorney Filla added to Mr. Heins that it is very important that the City understand exactly what is going to be done on the five acre parcel so that the City can judge whether this is agricultural or nursery or some other agri-business, in order to know how to proceed with it. A detailed written description of what exactly is intended (not necessarily a concept plan) should be supplied. B. CASE NO. SUB/95-22 Consideration of Preliminary Plat known as "Beaut Crest Estates". Applicant: Dean Beutel [The City received an application from Dean Beutel for subdivision and preliminary plat review for 35.27 acre parcel of property located in the northwest corner of Hwy 5 and Jamaca Ave. N. Half of the property is in the RE - Residential Estates Zoning District, and half is in the R-1 (1.5 acre lots) Zoning District. The proposed plat is 16 lots ranging in size from 1.50 acres to 4.14 acres. At its June 26 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for consideration of the plat, and a revised plat was presented at the public hearing. The revision to plat included re- configuration of Lot 6, Block 2 (to meet the lot ratio standard), and the redesign of the east -west street (labeled "A") to meet the cul-de-sac ordinance, therefore, no variances were required for this plat. The commission recommended approval of the revised plat at its July 10 meeting. The council received copies of the preliminary plat and all relevant supporting data, City Engineers report with recommendations and updated City Planner Staff report with recommendations.] City Planner Pung-Terwedo reviewed the staff report and conditions for approval. Rod Halverson, Midwest Land Surveyors, addressed the Winter's concern about drainage, and the developer will meet all the City drainage standards. Mr. Olson explained that Outlot A is a tiny sliver of land created by a discrepancy in legal descriptions between the Primoli property and the VanScyoc property, therefore, it (outlot) will be conveyed to one of the property owners to correct a non -conforming property line. The City Engineer added they will work very carefully with the drainage near the Winter's as it is very flat and even a foot could make a difference, and that drinking water will be coming from the water main off of Jamaca Ave. City Engineer Bohrer brought up a concern that the property to the west may be better served if the cul-de-sac of "Street A" were allowed to be temporary, as presented on the original preliminary plat, due to the fact that 36th and 37th Street are low duty, 22' wide roads, and it could be detrimental to the entire neighborhood. The code recommends perpetuating through streets wherever possible.