HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Res 2013-097 Design Standards Manual 11-19-13CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-097
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LAKE ELMO DESIGN GUIDELINES AND 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.
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Manual at a workshop meeting on November
12, 2013; and. WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual at a meeting on November 19, 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 Guidelines and 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
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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 Guidelines and 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 Guidelines and Standards Manual.
Passed and duly adopted this 19th day of November 2013 by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
__________________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST:
________________________________ Adam Bell, City Clerk