HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Res 2013-097 Design Standards Manual 11-6-13Resolution No. 2013-97
CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-97
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LAKE ELMO DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo adopted a revised Comprehensive Plan in March of 2013 that calls for the adoption of design standards to promote quality development outcomes in Lake Elmo; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed multiple drafts of the design standards manual at several formal meetings dating back to August of 2012; and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo held a Stakeholder Workshop on October 29, 2012 to gather feedback from members of the development community and WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a meeting on October 28, 2013 to consider the adoption of the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2013 the Lake Elmo Planning Commission adopted a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual at a meeting on November 6, 2013; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the information received, the City Council makes the following:
FINDINGS 1) That the adoption of the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual is consistent with the policy guidance of Chapter III – Land Use Plan of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically: “Following the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will adopt design standards to ensure the
look and feel of future development is compatible with the community vision of a small town within a rural setting. Standards for building materials, building articulation, design variety and other requirements
should be upheld to ensure the quality of the built environment is distinctly Lake Elmo.” 2) That the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual meets the intent of establishing design review provisions and
procedures that promote quality development outcomes in Lake Elmo that are consistent with the City’s desired vision for the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the foregoing, the Lake Elmo City Council hereby approves the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual. Passed and duly adopted this 6th day of November 2013 by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. CITY OF LAKE ELMO ____________________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________
Adam Bell, City Clerk