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2016 Planning Department Work Plan
Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission: 4/25/16
Accepted by the City Council
Key
Status C – Complete IP – In Progress
Completion Goal (CG) A – 0 to 3 months B – 3 to 6 months C – 6 to 9 months
D – 9 to 12 months
PL Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority) Project and Description CG PL Status
ZONING INITIATIVES
Zoning Map Updates
• Update Zoning Map to change Village parcels to VMX consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
B 2
• Implement zoning map changes for specific developments in the Village and I-94 Corridor.
B 2
Zoning Text Amendments (Zoning Code Update)
• Codify Zoning Ordinance D 1
• General performance standards B 1
• Specific development standards C 4
• Public Facilities ordinance amendments B 1
• Tree Preservation Ordinance perfecting amendments C 3
• Home Occupation Ordinance B 2
• Amend LDR Setback Requirements A 1
• Landscape Ordinance Amendment D 5
• Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Revisions D 3
• Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces D 5
• Revise contractor work hours ordinance C 3 IP
• Wireless Communications Ordinance for Microcell technology D 4
• Hunting Ordinance (City Attorney) IP
• Platting for Minor Subdivisions D 5
• Create new zoning district for Washington County Landfill
consistent with the MPCA
D 5
Form-based Code
2
• 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
Shoreland Ordinance Update
• Obtain DNR approval of revised Shoreland Ordinance B 1 IP
• Adopt final version of Shoreland Ordinance based on DNR approval
B 1
Subdivision Ordinance
• Prepare update to incorporate updated engineering standards and to revise submission requirements
D 4
Airport Zoning
• Resolve zoning conflicts with the Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Met Council, MnDOT, and Washington County
D 1 IP
• Implement City airport zoning regulations for the airport safety zones within the Village Planning Area
D 2
PLANNING INITIATIVES Village Area Planning
• Submit application for new Village Parkway railroad crossing B 2 IP
• Update Village AUAR B 1
General Comprehensive Planning
• Review Waste Water chapter of Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with rural areas review
D 3
• RFP for Comprehensive Planning Services B 2
• Plan for possible density reductions and reguiding land use in the Village and I-94 area to address changes in the 2015
system statement
A 1 IP
• Amend Rural Single Family description to allow for sewer
service within the MUSA
A 1 IP
Park Planning
• Assist with the creation of a master plan for selected City parks, provide assistance to Parks Commission as needed
D 3
• Update the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan C 3
• Update Parks 10-year CIP B 2
Capital Improvement Plan
• Planning Commission review of 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
D 2
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
3
• Develop list of contacts and resources for private community septic systems
C 3
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECTS
• Participate in Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) study with
Washington County.
B 2 IP
ADMINISTRATIVE INITIATIVES
Developer’s Agreements and Escrows
• Track planning and other review time against development escrow accounts
A 1 IP
Building Division
• Develop disaster preparedness manual for Lake Elmo D 3
Permit Software Implementation
• Implement Code Enforcement Module for Permit Works A 2
• Add Planning Module from PermitWorks to track planning and
zoning applications
B 1
• Complete move of planning file system to PermitWorks
software
B 3 IP
Code Enforcement
• Provide support to code enforcement program with the
Building Inspector as the City’s code enforcement officer
B 3 IP
File Archiving and Management
• Archive older zoning files B 2 IP
• Scan zoning files in to Laserfische system C 4 IP
Policy and Procedures Review
• Develop application intake and completeness worksheet A 2 IP
• Streamline & Improve Policies/Procedures for the handling of
routine land matters including but not limited to variances, site
plan review, setbacks et al;
A 1