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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL( ..-.NUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 C. Lighting Ordinance (DRAFT) Planner Terwedo reported a subcommittee was established to study and prepare a lighting ordinance for the City. The committee included Ed Stevens, Margaret Carlson and Tom Armstrong. Ed Stevens contacted the International Dark Association who provided the City with information. Also, the model ordinance form Northfield was reviewed. The Council received a draft lighting ordinance which regulates lighting in the City, specifically, free-standing light fixtures. At its July 21, 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council to set a public hearing on the Lighting Ordinance. The Council asked the staff to send a letter of appreciation to Ed Stevens (as the driving light) thanking him for his time and effort. M/S/P Conlin/Dunn — to direct the staff to set a public hearing on the lighting ordinance. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Shoreland Ordinance (DRAFT) Planner Terwedo reported the Shoreland Ordinance needs to be updated in order to regulate the anticipated development on the United Properties site along the I-94 Interstate Corridor. This site is in the MUSA. A tributary stream is identified through the site. The City does not have Shoreland regulations in the Business Park District in the MUSA area. At its July 21, 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council set a public hearing for amendments to the Shoreland Ordinance. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to direct the staff to set a public hearing on the amendments to the Shoreland Ordinance making sure all zoning districts are covered. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Tower Ordinance (DRAFT) As directed by the Council, the City Planner has been working on a PCS Tower ordinance. The Council provided staff with specific areas in the City where they do not want towers located. The model ordinance prepared by Washington County has been reviewed. A DRAFT PCS Tower ordinance was provided for Council review and comments. The Council suggested changes which the City Attorney and Planner will incorporate into the ordinance before they meet with the PCS Companies and the Planning Commission. Two letters of interest from PCS Tower consultants willing to assist the City in review of tower permits were received. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — the City Planner and City Attorney will meet with PCS Tower Companies and the Planning Commission for input on the amended DRAFT PCS Ordinance. (Motion passed 5-0). F. Railroad Right -of -Way recommendation from Planning Commission As directed by the Council, the Planning Commission reviewed the issue of the railroad right-of-way east of Lake Elmo Avenue. At its August 11, 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended the City creates a Railroad/Utilities Zoning District to include the historical areas along the railroad tracks in the Village area east of Lake Elmo Avenue. The Council asked that the staff rezone the railroad right-of-way property throughout the City to compliment the existing land use in this area. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to research and prepare a recommendation extending complimentary zoning into Railroad right-of-way within the entire City and establish a separate district 60' wide R-O-W from railroad and at the next meeting recommend timeline for when this can be accomplished. (Motion passed 5-0). G. Browns Creek Development Moratorium (Recommendation from Planning Commission) As directed by the Council, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a moratorium for the properties in Lake Elmo in the Browns Creek Watershed District. At its August 11, 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended support of a one-year moratorium for properties in Lake Elmo in the Browns Creek Watershed. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997