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At the Planning Commission meeting, neighbors (Tjosvold) to the east, who own a 40-acre parcel, raised concerns regarding access to their site. The future land use of this parcel is Rural Residential (1 per 10) and was not included in the Open Space Development Area. Councilor Conlin expressed her desire of the developer holding neighborhood meetings to give the surrounding property owners an opportunity to address the affect of the proposed development on their land. Tim Freeman, representing Tjosvold, reported he submitted a comprehensive plan amendment today for their 40-acre parcel for rezoning from Rural Residential to Open Space Development. He explained that the Tjosvolds are not against the proposed development, do not plan on developing now, but request adequate consideration for access to their property. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to postpone consideration of the Open Space Development Concept Plan for the Brockman property until the October 21, 1997 meeting in order to be assured of future road access to the East of 120 acres with consensus of Council, with this one exception, is supportive of concept. (Motion passed 3-1:Conlin: Motion is inappropriate, problem with flag lots being inconsistent —why are flag lots desirable here and not in other developments.) C. East Metro Medical Facility: Minor changes to site plan: Recommendation on park dedication. Since the last Council meeting, the staff has met with the developer and the architects regarding some minor modifications to the site plan of the Medical Office Building and agreed to a park dedication of $20,484 for this subdivision. based on the assessment from Frank Langer, City Assessor, regarding the fair market value of the land with no improvements. There was confusion on a code regulation requiring internal landscaping in an area equal to ten percent of the required parking area, including the 10 feet setback from the property line. The City Planner felt the developer meet this regulation, but Councilors Conlin and DeLapp interpreted the code differently and the development only met 3% of the internal landscaping. Attorney Fills, agreed with the Planner's interpretation and suggested clarification of this requirement. MIS/P Conlin/Dunn — to approve the modifications, as amended, as outlined in the staff report and reflected on the site and elevation plan dated September 23, 1997 : 1. The islands will be installed at row 12, when the second phase is developed and overall landscape requirements shall be complied with. 5. It will be painted to match the brick and a letter of credit will be attached. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Dunn/Conlin — to add to work plan, as a priority item, an amendment to clarify interpretation of B. Design and Maintenance of Off -Street Parking Area, 6. Planting Islands: For parking lots designed for more than 25 cars there shall be internal landscaping in an area equal to ten percent of the required parking area, including the 10 feet setback from the property line. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Conlin -Dunn — to accept the park dedication fee of $20,484 for the park dedication requirement for this subdivision, Case No. SUB/97-47. (Motion passed 4-0). The City Planner recommended the City begin discussion with United Properties on the development of a pathway plan for the entire site. M/S/P Conlin/Dunn — to bring back for discussion the September 16, 1997 City Council minutes. (Motion Passed 4-0). M/S/P Conlin/Dunn — to amend the September 16, 1997 Council minutes to include top of Page 4, "In his opinion, the City Engineer cannot go back and assess this developer for water". (Motion passed 4-0). The staff was directed to come back with water assessments for sewered area. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 5