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2014 Community Development Work Plan
Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission: 1/13/14
Accepted by the City Council: 1/21/14
Key: Status : C – Complete IP – In Progress Date: (Completion Goal)
A – 0 to 3 months B – 3 to 6 months C – 6 to 9 months D – 9 to 12 months
Admin: Staff Projects/Initiatives
PL: Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority)
Project and Description Date (Months) PL Status
ZONING INITIATIVES
Zoning Map Updates
• Adopt map changes necessary to implement Comprehensive Plan amendments for Village
A 1 IP
• General map updates and corrections C 3
• Implement zoning map changes for specific developments in the Village and I-94 Corridor.
B 2
Zoning Permit Tracking
• Develop system for tracking of planning and zoning permits, including Conditional Use Permits, Interim Use Permits,
Variances, Planned Developments, and other applications
D 3
Zoning Text Amendments (Zoning Code Update)
• Accessory buildings A 1 IP
• Exterior storage B 2
• General performance standards C 1
• Specific development standards C 1
• Open Space Ordinance update (OP and OP-2) D 3
• Public Facilities ordinance amendments D 4
Zoning Text Amendments (General)
• Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Revisions A 1
• Animal ordinance A 1 IP
• Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces D 5
2
Form-based Code
• Prepare a scope of work to be accomplished including the need for outside assistance
A 1
• Draft a form-based code to supplement the Village Mixed-Use
zoning district based on the scope of work
C 2
• Incorporate design standards from the Design Standards Manual as part of a form-based code
C 2
Airport Zoning
• Resolve zoning conflicts with the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Met Council, MnDOT, and Washington County
D 1
• Implement City airport zoning regulations for the airport safety
zones within the Village Planning Area
D 2
Permit Software Implementation
• Complete PermitWorks database for City parcels B 4
• Add Planning Module from PermitWorks to track planning and zoning applications
B 1
Sign Code Update
• Review sign code for consistency with new zoning districts and economic development goals and objectives
D 3
Subdivision Ordinance
• Review ordinance for consistency with ongoing zoning amendments
B 2
Development Reviews
• Savona Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement A 2 IP
• Boulder Ponds Preliminary and Final Development plans B 2 IP
• Landucci Goetschel Property development B 2 IP
• Ryland/Pratt Homes Landucci Property development B 2 IP
• Hammes Property development C 2
• Chase Easton Village (Village) sketch plan review C 2 IP
• Engstrom Village development C 2
• Gonyea Homes Village development C 2
• I-94 Commercial development C 2
PLANNING INITIATIVES
Village Area Planning
• Prepare Village Area AUAR five-year update A 1
• Participate in Lake Elmo Avenue/Village Storm Water study with Washington County
C 2 IP
3
• Conduct Village Area market area study through U of MN Extension Service
B 2
• Submit application for new Village Parkway railroad crossing D 1 IP
• Develop street design and cross section for Village Parkway A 1 IP
I-94/10th Street Corridor Planning
• Develop street design and cross section for 5th Street minor
collector road
A 1 IP
General Comprehensive Planning
• Reduce the population expectations to 18,000 by 2040 A 1 IP
• Eliminate the Memorandum of Understanding with the Met Council
B 1 IP
• Review Comp Plan for consistency with I-94 Corridor and
Village land use plan amendments
D 4
• Prepare rural development area study to consider future development options for rural areas
C 2
• Review Waste Water chapter of Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with rural areas review
D 3
• Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment for “Friedrich Property” on Stillwater Boulevard
A 1 IP
• Consider Comprehensive Plan amendments to eliminate remaining RAD-ALT land use parcels
C 2
• Review individual projects for compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan
C 3
Park Planning
• Create a master plan for selected City parks, provide
assistance to Parks Commission as needed
D 3
• Review park plans for individual developments with the Park Commission
D 2 IP
• Conduct comprehensive mapping of existing private and
public trail systems (using GPS where appropriate)
D 4
• Work with the Trail Sub-Committee to identify alignments and funding for future priority trail segments, including the Lake
Elmo Regional Trail
C 2 IP
• Update Park Plan in City’s Comprehensive Plan D 2
• Update Trail Plan in City’s Comprehensive Plan D 2
Capital Improvement Plan
• Planning Commission review of 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan for consistency with the Comprehensive
Plan
D 2
4
General Planning Studies
• Conduct review of 201 (community) septic system policies and management practices. Develop system for proper oversight, billing, and maintenance of community systems.
D 3 IP
• Develop list of contacts and resources for private community septic systems
D 3
Economic Development Support
• Provide support and assistance to City Administrator and Economic Development Authority (EDA) as needed for economic development activities
D 3
• Maintain list of business in Lake Elmo on City web site D 5
ADMINISTRATIVE INITIATIVES
Developer’s Agreements and Escrows
• Fully implement developer’s agreement and escrow process A 1 IP
Building Division
• Monitor status of staffing within building inspection department; consider staffing needs in 2014 and beyond
C 3
• Develop disaster preparedness manual for Lake Elmo D 3
Gateway Corridor Commission
• Act as City representative for Technical Advisory Commission
• Provide support for environmental study and alternatives
analysis review for Lake Elmo/Woodbury alignment
A 3
Permit Tracking Software
• Complete move of planning file system to PermitWorks
software
A 3
Code Enforcement
• Follow updated code enforcement program with the Building
Inspector as the City’s code enforcement officer
B 3
File Archiving and Management
• Scan Planning and Building Department files into the City
laserfische system
D 3
Engineering Projects
• Provide planning assistance as needed for regional trunk
sewer project
A 2 IP
5
Policy and Procedures Review
• Streamline and improve policies and procedures for the handling of routine matters (variances, site plan review, setbacks, etc…)
C 1 IP
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECTS
• Participate in Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17) study with Washington County.
C 2 IP
• Participate in Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) study with Washington County.
B 2 IP
• Study Village/TH-5 pedestrian facilities and connections, including potential Stillwater High School trail
C 3