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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JUNE 6, 2017 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />Joe Chavez, 3505 Kelvin Avenue N., asked to be included in the planning process, as the <br />proposed development would impact a landlocked parcel he owns adjacent to the site. <br /> <br />Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd Street N., encouraged the Council to drive through the area to see <br />if the proposed density makes sense. <br /> <br />Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Avenue N., commented on housing types, density, buffers and other <br />issues. <br /> <br />Craig Allen spoke on behalf of the developer, addressing questions regarding setbacks. Allen <br />also spoke about market demands and affordability. <br /> <br />Mark Skeie, 4156 Kindred Way, stated that residents of Hamlet on Sunfish Lake would like a <br />buffer on the west side of the proposed development and noted that they are working with the <br />developer regarding the sewer connection. <br /> <br />Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION <br />2017-061 APPROVING THE PUD CONCEPT PLAN FOR PARCEL A – SCHILTGEN <br />PROPERTY SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND BASED ON FINDINGS. Motion passed 3 <br />– 1. (Lundgren – nay) <br /> <br />Councilmember Lundgren expressed concerns regarding density of the proposed development. <br /> <br />ITEM 19: Planning Commission Appointments <br /> <br />Administrator Handt reported that due to Commissioner Fields’ resignation, Commissioner <br />Hartley would move to a voting member position and Commissioner Emerson would move to 1st <br />Alternate, creating a vacancy in the second alternate position. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPOINT <br />TUCKER PEARCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS SECOND ALTERNATE. <br />Motion failed 2 – 2. (Pearson, Nelson – nay) <br /> <br />Councilmember Nelson stated that she didn’t support the motion as Mr. Pearce is currently a <br />valuable member of the Parks Commission. <br /> <br />Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPOINT STUART <br />JOHNSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS SECOND ALTERNATE. Motion <br />failed 2 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay) <br /> <br />COUNCIL REPORTS <br />Mayor Pearson: Attended Hamlet on Sunfish Lake HOA meeting, Parks Commission meeting <br />and EDA meeting. Met with Parks Commissioner, met with Washington County regarding the <br />30th Street intersection, met with Hunters Crossing residents. Addressed resident concerns <br />regarding construction projects. <br />Councilmember Nelson: No report.