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the only 2 things it can be used for. Kreimer is wondering if language could be added if
the land trust doesn't accept the land, the City may consider it. Williams stated that he
believes the MN land trust typically wants open space that is 10 acres and this could be
problematic with the reduction to 20 acres. Dunn feels that there seems to be
unintended consequences for coming down to a 20 acre minimum.
Williams is wondering if there should be a setback for trails when there is a wetland.
Wensman stated that VBWD reviews the plans when a wetland is present and the
review process protects that. Williams thinks that 154.660 (3) for deviations, there
should be the word "and" after a & b so that all 3 criteria need to be met to get the
deviations.
Williams thinks that on page 18 (3) is left over from the commercial PUD and should be
taken out. Williams suggested some other changes that were clean up items that
applied more to commercial PUD's.
Public hearing opened at 9:25 pm
No one spoke and there was no written correspondence
Public hearing closed at 9:25 pm
M/S/P: Williams/Griffin, move to postpone consideration of the OP Ordinance until staff
can return a cleaned up copy for consideration, Vote: 7-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing—Zoning Text Amendment to opt out of requirements for Temporary
Health Care Dwellings
Wensman started his presentation by giving an overview of the Temporary Health Care
Dwelling legislation. Staff drafted an ordinance to opt out of the state statute. The
Building Official had a number of concerns such as septic systems, anchoring, water
access, insulation, etc. Staff drafted an ordinance to opt out of the state statute based
on the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Public hearing opened at 9:30 pm
No one spoke and there was no written correspondence
Public hearing closed at 9:30 pm
M/S/P: Dunn/Williams, move to recommend approval of the ordinance to opt out of the
requirements of Minnesoat Statutes Section 462.3593 , Vote: 7-0, motion carried
unanimously.
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Dodson is concerned that if the state felt strongly enough to enact this, should we be
willing to provide a mechanism for people to provide for loved ones.
Larson feels that this legislation does not seem to fit in our community. Wensman
stated that this is really to care for an aging population which is a valid concern, but is
not sure that this is the best solution. This has been talked about in many different
states. Wensman knows of at least a dozen cities around us that have opted out and
only 1 that he knows of that have opted in.
Business Item—Ordinance amendment for the keeping of pigeons
Wensman gave a brief update on the pigeon ordinance. This item was talked about a
while back and he has incorporated the suggestions of the Planning Commission from
previous discussions. This is not an item that is in the zoning code, so a public hearing
would not be required. This item will move forward to the City Council at a future date.
City Council Updates—July 5, 2016 Meeting
i) Vacation of watermain easement for Auto Owners—passed.
ii) Amend Fence regulations in regards to encroachment agreements— passed.
iii) Hunting Ordinance—Tabled.
iv) CPA for Rural Single Family in regards to sanitary sewer— passed.
v) Moratorium extension — passed.
vi) Neighborhood park in Savona neighborhood — request for Park Commission
to review.
City Council Updates—July 19, 2016 Meeting
i) Hunting Ordinance— Input given to Planning Director to bring back to future
meeting.
Staff Updates
1. Upcoming Meetings
a. August 8, 2016
b. August 22, 2016
Commission Concerns
Dunn is wondering if there is any way to get a feel for what the costs will be to the City
for these additional developments that come forward. Be it for police, fire, lighting, etc.
Dunn also mentioned that Baytown and West Lakeland are really concerned about Lake
Elmo not taking a stand against the airport expansion. She would like it to be taken to
the City Council for a resolution.
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