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DATE:
REGULAR
ITEM #: 19
MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Department 2017 Work Plan
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Wensman, Planning Director
REVIEWED BY: Emily Becker, City Planner
Planning Commission
BACKGROUND:
Each year the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission prepare an annual workplan for the
Department. The 2017 workplan was reviewed by the Planning Commission in December 2016.
The workplan has been simplified from prior years, eliminating completion date goals. The
Council typically reviews the work plan and provides comments as needed about Department
tasks and priorities. The primary intent of the work plan is to help prioritize the projects the
Planning Staff and Planning Commission will be reviewing over the course of 2017, and to also
help keep the Commission informed about the internal planning related activities and projects
that will be undertaken by the Staff over the coming year. This is a working document that
provides guidance to the Commission and Council yet has the flexibility to respond to priorities
as they emerge. It will also help the Commission and Planning Staff to gauge its progress at
achieving some of its goals for the year.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Review and provide comment regarding Planning Department tasks and priorities for 2017 as
needed.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the workplan as presented
2. Amend the work plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not yet specified. Certain items on the work plan may require outside assistance, such as the
zoning code codification and work on a form based code. Staff will seek Council direction as
appropriate prior to utilizing such assistance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommended the following motion:
City Council Workshop January 24, 2017 Agenda Item #19
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“Move to accept the 2017 Planning Development Department Work Plan”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2017 Planning Development Department Work Plan
1
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