HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 9-07-2010 Ag Sales Stay ResolutionResolution 2010-042
CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2010-042 A RESOLUTION CONTINUING A STAY ON ENFORCEMENT OF
ZONING CODE PROVISIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL
SALES BUSINESS ACTIVITIES RELATING TO GROWN-ON-THE-PREMISES PROVISIONS, PENDING COMPLETION OF AN ONGOING REVIEW
WHEREAS, on December 1st, 2009, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
learned of certain activities and potential enforcement considerations relating to its zoning provisions regarding Agricultural Sales Business activities, especially with respect to the grown-on-the-premises provisions; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the proximity to the Holiday tree sales season, the
City Council of the City of Lake Elmo formally stayed any enforcement until at least January 2010; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo further directed the City to
review its current Ordinance provisions and to meet with impacted property owners to
consider potential alternatives to its current language; and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo has met with affected property owners, has completed its review of alternative ordinances, has presented suggested changes to the
Wayside Stand provisions to the Planning Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, on July 6th, 2010, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo formally adopted the recommended changes to the Wayside Stand provisions, following unanimous Planning Commission endorsement of such and the conduct of a public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 6th, 2010, the City Council affirmed City staff’s interpretation of the current stay on enforcement activities until such time as the entire review was completed; and
WHEREAS, on August 16th, 2010 the City of Lake Elmo presented initial suggestions to the Planning Commission regarding potential alternatives to the City’s
Resolution 2010-042
current zoning language relating to Agricultural Sales Business activities, especially with
respect to the grown-on-the-premises provision; and WHEREAS, on August 16th, 2010, the Planning Commission directed City staff to further prepare potential alternatives to the current zoning language relating to
Agricultural Sales Business activities, especially with respect to the grown-on-the-
premises provisions, and further unanimously recommended continuing the stay on enforcement activities until such time as the entire review was fully completed; and WHEREAS, on August 17th, 2010, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
unanimously declared that the current stay on enforcement of zoning provisions relating
to Agricultural Sales Business activities, especially with respect to the grown-on-the-premises provisions, remain in place until the City’s review is completed, and directed preparation of a formal Resolution stating such.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Lake Elmo does continue the current stay on enforcement of certain provision of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Agricultural Sales Business activities, especially with respect to the grown-on-the-premises provisions, remain in place until the City’s review is completed.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council on this, the 7th day of September, 2010.
__________________________ Dean Johnston, Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________ Bruce A. Messelt City Administrator