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LAKE ELMO CITY COUCNIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1995 interpretation of the ordinance deprive them of the rights commonly enjoyed by other properties In the same district. The right to build a home on a lot that was advertised as a lot conducive to a walkout rambler that must be a minimum of 1800 sq.ft. on the main level. John Urban, 9612 57th Street, voiced his support as an adjoining neighbor to the requested variance. A letter was submitted by Len & Bobbie Juran, 9784 57th St. N., indicating they have reviewed the surveys provided them from the Hy -Land Surveying Company and do not have any objections to the proposed positioning of the building and supports the variance request. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to grant a variance for a front yard setback to Robert & Victoria Seifert, 9692 57thSt. N., based on Findings 1,2,3 (as amended: The special circumstances of the limitations of the buildable land area was not a result of the action of the applicant or the City of Lake Elmo), and 5,6, excluding Findings 4, listed in the City Planner's request for Council action dated December 5, 1996, and there were no comments received against the variance request, there was a letter and verbal support from adjoining neighbors and the council would not waive the fees for the variance request. (Motion passed 3-1:DeLapp) B. Special Ordinance 8128 declaring a Residential Development Moratorium The City is presently working on open space (cluster) policies as part of a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning overlay regulations. In order for the City to properly develop the new land use policies and regulations, a six month moratorium on development is proposed. At their November 27, 1995 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommend the moratorium. The Commission added two points to the ordinance. The first is to permit the subdivision of large lot parcels (10 acres or more) and minor lot line adjustment. The Council received copies of letters that were submitted to the PZ at the Public Hearing on November 27, 1995. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to adopt Ordinance No. 8128, as amended (Delete:F..... unless said term is shortened or extended by action of the City Council), An Ordinance relating to a Development Moratorium on Residentially Zoned Property based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (Motion passed 4-0). Planner Terwedo explained the City has to make some long range decisions regarding the open space (cluster) land use policies and regulations She asked they come to a consensus of four issues. The Council agreed the city does see open space developments (clustering) as a viable option as long as there is some definite legal protection of the open lot as a result of the cluster. The Council felt it was important that the city should provide life -cycle housing, but how and where had to be resolved. The Council will hold a workshop on December 12, City Hall, 6-8 p.m. to consider Issue No. 2, Discuss the type and location of Open Space Developments in the City. C. Alternate Ag/Agricultural Zoning: Permitted Uses Discussion The purpose of the Alternate Ag Zoning District Committee meetings was to receive comments from property owners on what uses they felt should be permitted in the Agricultural Zoning District. The committee was directed to come back to the council with recommendations and findings, but as of this date, no recommendations have been submitted. Tom P. Armstrong explained the legislature did not repeal the annexation law and February deadline will be here shortly. He wished the Alternate Ag Committee would have come up with something more concrete, but they didn't, The issue has to be addressed now and basically it is an issue of open space. We want to retain our rural atmosphere of our farm. In order to do that, we have to get away from the