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Councilor DeLapp would like to look at a master plan, where would this fit in, and may find this is not appropriate. He would like the planner involved as much as possible. His concern is that the zoning is to isolate development projects from each other. He liked the basic elements of the project, but it is a totally stand alone project. Councilor Conlin stated rental housing has not been something embraced by the City. This is going to meet resistance. Councilor Dunn felt there hasn't been an outcry for duplexes and townhouses and thought 30 apartments on the second floor seemed rather excessive. Dunn voiced concern on the water runoff in this area. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to direct staff to work with Mike Lynskey for further development on property North of 396' Street and adjacent areas as a starting point with proposal discussed tonight with review of the Planning Commission and Village Committee. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Rezone from (RR) Rural Residential to (OP) Open Space Preservation District:TAMARACK FARMS This is a request by Jon Whitcomb to rezone a 40 acre parcel north of 50a` Street and north of the Fields of St. Croix from Rural Residential to Open Space Preservation District. This parcel of land has been identified on the future land use map as an open space development area. At its April 14, 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to adopt Ordinance 9708 rezoning TAMARACK FARM from Rural Residential to Open Space Preservation based on the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. (Motion passed 4-0). D. OP Development Concept Plan, Jon Whitcomb, TAMARACK FARM Jon Whitcomb presented his Open Space Development Concept Plan called Tamarack Farm consisting of 14 single-family units and 8 townhouses and preserving 22.26 acres of open space. Whitcomb explained that one of the lots may require a variance because it has a home and several accessory buildings. This concept plan consists of a shared well system which Whitcomb felt would have fewer perforations and would be better for the "delicate"aquifer's health, and would make economic sense. At its April 14,1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. At its April 21,1997 meeting, the Parks Commission recommended an in -lieu park fee. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to approve the OP Development Concept Plan for TAMARACK FARM as presented by Jon Whitcomb, based on staff and Planning Commission recommendation and the Findings stated in the Planner's report, but at this point they are not approving the concept for shared wells. (Motion passed 4-0). E. Modification to Preliminary Plat and Final Plat, FIELDS OF St.CRO1X, Robert Engstrom At the last Council meeting, May 20, 1997, a modification to the preliminary plat and plan for the Fields of St. Croix was continued because there were three members of the Council in attendance. The applicant requested the continuance because four affirmative votes by the Council is required for these modifications to be approved. The final plat was approved based on the Preliminary Plat approved by the Council on February 18,1997. Mr, Engstrom is deleting the eight townhomes and six family homes are proposed and the existing home on the property will be retained. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to adopt Resolution No. 97-33, A Resolution approving a modified final plat of Fields of St. Croix based on the conditions of approval on page 3 of the planner's report, recommended approval by the Planning Commission and staff and based on the overall density is far less and more open space reserved than required and the developer guarantees to save two very large oak trees. (Motion passed 4-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997