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2017 Planning Department Work Plan
Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission:11/28/16
Accepted by the City Council: _______
Key
Status C – Complete IP – In Progress
PL Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority)
Project and Description PL Status
Zoning Map Amendments
• Update Zoning Map to change Village parcels to VMX
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
2 IP
Zoning Text Amendments
• Codify Zoning Ordinance 1
• Public Facilities ordinance amendments 5
• Home Occupation Ordinance 3
• Update PUD Ordinance to match OP PUD Process 2
• Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Revisions 5
• Wireless Communications Ordinance for Microcell technology 4
• Create new zoning district for Washington County Landfill
consistent with the MPCA
3 IP
• Create V-LDR V-MDR District and Regulations 1 IP
• Repeal Article XIV – OP Alt District 3 IP
• Draft a form-based code to supplement the Village Mixed-Use
zoning district based on the scope of work (Incorporate design
standards from the Design Standards Manual as part of a
form-based code)
5
• Obtain DNR approval of revised Shoreland Ordinance 1 C
• Adopt final version of Shoreland Ordinance based on DNR
approval
1 IP
• Resolve zoning conflicts with the Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Met Council, MnDOT, and Washington County
4 IP
• Implement City airport zoning regulations for the airport safety
zones within the Village Planning Area
4
• Solar garden/solar power ordinance 3
• Wind power ordinance 3
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
• Platting for Minor Subdivisions 5 IP
• Update subdivision submission requirements 1 IP
• Prepare update to incorporate updated engineering standards 4
2
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update 1 IP
• Plan for possible density reductions and reguiding land use in
the Village and I-94 area to address changes in the 2015
system statement
1 IP
• Amend Rural Single Family land use description to allow for
sewer service within the MUSA & Amend Village MUSA
1 C
• Assist with the creation of a master plan for selected City parks, provide assistance to Parks Commission as needed
3 IP
• Prepare CPA to guide RR and A parcels less than 20 acres in size to RE
1
Other Planning Initiatives
• Submit application for new Village Parkway railroad crossing 2
• Update Village AUAR 1 C
• Develop a policy or ordinance for stormwater reuse. 3
• Update City’s Master Developer Agreement 1 IP
• Add/Review Planning Module from Permit Works to track
planning and zoning applications
3
• Investigate conservation easement holder options/city policy 1
• Research /develop drone policy or ordinance 5
Ongoing Planning Activities
• Update Parks 10-year CIP 2 IP
• Planning Commission review of 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
2 C
• Provide support to code enforcement program with the Building Inspector as the City’s code enforcement officer
3 IP
• Archive older zoning files 4 IP
• Streamline & Improve Policies/Procedures for the handling of
routine land matters including but not limited to variances, site
plan review, setbacks et al;
1 IP