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Home My WebLink About01-14-2002 Planning Commission Packet- CITY OF LAKE ELM0 City of Lake Elmo The L .: o- 'la n ng Commission will onday, January 14, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3800 ► • erne Avenue North, Lake E Phone: 651-777-5510 Fax: 651-777-9615 3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 AGENDA 1. Agenda 2. Minutes — November 26, 2001 nesota. 3. Organizational: a Election of 2002 Officers (Chair; Vice -Chair; Secretary) b. Adopt 2002 Meeting Schedule 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Amend Architectural Performance Standards in Limited Business, Business Park, and General Business Zoning Districts (Section 300) 5. 2002 Work Plan 6. Other 7. Adjourn n to printed on recycled paper DRAFT Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 Chairman Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3800 Laverne Avenue North. Present: Commissioners Berg, Deziel, Mandel, Ptacek, Sessing, Sedro, Dege and Stanley. Absent: Commissioners Taylor, Helwig, Herber, Gustafson and Talcott. CONVENE AS MAINTENANCE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Agenda M/S/P Mandel/Ptacek — to approve the agenda, as presented. (Motion Passed 5-0). (Enter Dege) 2. Minutes — May 30, 2001 M/S/P Armstrong/Mandel — to approve the May 30, 2001 meeting minutes, as amended. (Motion Passed 5-0-1). Abstain: Ptacek 3. Public Hearing — Capital Improvement Program (Enter Sessing, Sedro, Stanley) Planner Dillerud presented the third internal draft of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which the City Council has already been discussed, in part. He noted a number of items indicating "study". He explained that the City has done everything but sign the contract with TKDA — Staffing/Community Facilities, with work commencing about the 1st of the year, noting the Maintenance Advisory Planning Commission would be involved. He said regarding the items marked "study" — the City Administrator had asked the Planning Commission to defer until Staffing/Community Facilities study was complete. Therefore, before them is what City Department Heads have discussed with the Administrator, and with the City Council, as well. Chairman Armstrong opened and closed the comment portion of the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. NO COMMENTS Planner Dillerud suggested discussing Department Funds, line by line. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 1 4140 Administration Commissioner Dege requested re -selling City office equipment, rather than trading in for little to nothing. Chairman Armstrong asked why $25,000.00 was allocated each year for this fund, leaving a fund balance of $86,845.00 in 2006, with all equipment replaced during the 5-year period. Commissioner Stanley suggested adding the depreciation schedules on the CIP document. 4140 City Hall Addition Planner Dillerud explained that staff had run out of space here in the building, leaving no room for conference facilities, sufficient office space or employee break facilities. He reported that the City Council told the Administrator to move ahead on a building addition. He stated that the City Council approved a small addition that can be constructed within the present fund balance. He noted that the present City Hall was a personal investment at the labors of citizens, and not just about dollars. Commissioner Mandel asked how much square footage [for City Hall] is necessary. Planner Dillerud suggested a replicate of the outside office area, with a basement, and suggested the current parking spaces available would be adequate for any future sale of the facility. 4220 Fire Department Planner Dillerud said the City Council has looked at this Fund in some detail, with the Fire Chief, and the item of greatest concern was the Chiefs vehicle. He noted the City would discuss a policy take-home use of City vehicle in 2002. Commissioner Sedro asked if the take-home vehicle was a perk for the Chief, or reliable transportation for Chief to get to fires. Commissioner Stanley replied that the Fire Chief was using the car as turn -out and "office space", stating the Fire Chief usually beats the trucks to a fire site. Planner Dillerud said the Fire Chief requested two (2) like sets of "Jaws of Life" to replace outdated and mismatched equipment. He mentioned the replacement of the grass rig, stating that Lake Elmo still has a need for grass fire equipment in the future and many adjacent cities were phasing this equipment out, realizing mutual aid opportunities. Building Part of 4220 STUDY 4240 Building Inspections Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 2 4250 Civil Defense Planner Dillerud stated he would will pick up on this project, and report back to the Planning Commission. 4310 Public Works Commissioner Stanley noted the replacement of the John Deere Tractor was moved up a year from 2004 to 2003. Commissioner Mandel asked about the backhoe. Planner Dillerud explained that the original purpose of the backhoe was to clean out storm drainage ditches, water main breaks, etc., and it was recently used in the repair of a surface water problem at Heritage Farm residential development. Commissioner Dege explained that the John Deere Tractor is fitted with a mowing unit that Polfuss built in order to reach deeper into the ditches. He said since John Deere no longer sold that model of tractor, if problems occurred with the mower, it could not be installed on a new piece of equipment. 4310 Public Works — STUDY Planner Dillerud said Public Works Supervisor Olinger had requested that TKDA create a plan for the expansion of Public Works facility, and the estimate with the plan almost doubled in cost from earlier discussions. He noted that the Administrator had put a hold on the project because of the increased cost and features added in the plan were not previously discussed. MSA Construction 402 Planner Dillerud said a bond discussion will be necessary to support the deficit by 2006. Commissioner Dege asked if the recent 50`h Street project came in within budget. Planner Dillerud said, "Yes". 404 Parks Planner Dillerud explained that the rolling stock is on depreciation schedule, and the Parks Fund was in good shape. Commissioner Dege suggested that 2006 might be pushing it regarding the replacement of the '91 pick-up truck. He said he supported the merging of the Parks and Maintenance Departments because it makes sense regarding repairs on equipment. Planner Dillerud asked the Commissioners to think about the location of the current Parks site. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 3 Commissioner Mandel asked how the Parks Commission decides on the types of parks in the community. Planner Dillerud said the community is currently double using parks, and there is a need for a community playfield active use facility. He said the Parks Commission has developed a formula of parks use, and it is not wise for the City to have various neighborhood Parks that are vastly different. He noted, directly related to an Old Village plan, there is a possibility of developing a "city center" active playfield area. M/S/P Armstrong/Deziel - to recommend adoption of the Capital Improvement Program; recommending reductions in annual funding for administration capital accounts; reducing the annual allocation for building inspections capital account; reallocate some of the other funds to Civil Defense Capital Account for sirens; post the depreciation schedule and lifetime of equipment within the Capital Improvement Program. (Motion Passed 9-0). CONVENE AS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Agenda M/S/P Berg/Mandel — to accept the agenda, as presented. (Motion Passed 7-0). 2. Minutes Sessing/Armstrong — to approve the November 14, 2001 Meeting Minutes, as presented. (Motion Passed). 3. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Curves for Women — Fitness Center 1140 Stillwater Boulevard Planner Dillerud explained that the applicant proposes the use of the northern -most 1,473 square feet of the existing structure, which is the old MinnHealth Clinic, for a fitness studio. He noted that the practice in Lake Elmo has been to specify that Conditional Use Permits "run with the land". He said in this case, in which the structure is a multi -tenant rental structure - staff recommends that the Conditional Use Permit be in the name of the business owner, rather than the land owner, explaining the proposed activities are related to the use, rather than the property. Chairman Armstrong opened and closed the comment portion of the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m. NO COMMENTS M/S/P Armstrong/Berg to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for JoAnn Langseth to operate a Fitness Center within 1,473 square feet at 11240 Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 4 Stillwater Boulevard, based on a Finding that the Conditional Use Standards are complied with; and, subject to the condition that all signage related to the use comply with Section 535 of the Municipal Code. (Motion Passed 7-0). 4. Amendments to Section 300 — Zoning Code Architectural Standards — General Business, Limited Business, Business Park Commissioner Sedro said, "If we are going for a 70/30 look, if we include glass, we don't achieve our objective, which is to make the 30% an accent. In a "show of hands" the Commissioners agreed to the 70/30 (4/3) Chairman Armstrong asked the Planner to bring the recommendation to the City Council before a Public Hearing is called. Planner Dillerud said he would bring the matter to the City Council at its December 4`h meeting. M/S/P Armstrong/Sessing — to send the proposed Architectural Standards to the City Council at its December 4, 2001 meeting, requesting comments before the Public Hearing is called. (Motion Passed 6-1). Opposed: Deziel. Chairman Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Young — Planning Secretary Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 5 January 28 February 11 February 25 March 11 March 25 April 8 April 22 May 13 May 29 June 10 June 24 July 8 July 22 August 12 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 16 October 28 November 13 November 25 December 9 December 23 Lake Elmo Planning Commission 2002 Meeting Schedule Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Wednesday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Monday CANCEL (Monday is Memorial Day) (Monday is Columbus Day) (Monday is Veteran's Day) MEMO (January 2, 2002) To: Lake Elmo Pla ng Commission From: Chuc Subject: 2002 Planning Commission Work Program I have attached a copy of the 2001 Planning Commission Work Program — not actually addressed by the Commission until March, 2001. This year we will get an earlier start on the 2002 Work Program (required by City Code). Much of the 2001 Work Program was completed by the Commission — or is in progress into 2002, as we had assumed it would be. All of the items related to the Zoning Code update are included in the CDBG program. The consultant has been selected by the City Council — consistent with the Commission's recommendation — but contract work is not as yet completed. That includes items 8-10 of the 2001 Work Program. Of course, we have completed the 2001-2006 CIP (Item #6); and, we will be conducting the Hearing on the design standards for (all of) the Business Zones (Item #7) on January 14. I am not aware of anything further on business zone standards that the Council may have in mind. Items 1 & 2 of the 2001 Work Program (Transportation and Utilities Plan Updates) have been completed (and adopted by the Council) as well. Technical review of those elements (and the balance of the Comp Plan elements) has been completed by the Metro Council as well. We have made a handful of nit -picky changes to text and mapping — nothing of consequence to the City. We submitted the 1997 Parks Element to Metro Council as a part of the Comp Plan Update. It appears they will accept that for now. While the bulk of our park system is complete at a scale sufficient to service the forecasted 2020 (and saturation) households/population, the primary remaining parks planning focus will be on trails and active use recreation — and the Parks Commission will take the lead on those matters. The City and Met Council have yet to discuss Comp Plan Policy issues. They (Met Council star have hinted that they (the staff) have been less than certain as to what to do with Lake Elmo's Plan as to Growth Strategy (MUSA & Urban Reserve issues). Our Plan clearly does not correspond with the Regional Blueprint in either regard. At the same time, however, the Met Council is working on revisions to Growth Strategy for the 2002 Regional Blueprint update. In many respects, our Plan would be consistent with new Growth Strategy concepts being discussed by the Met Council for inclusion in the Blueprint. I have been attending the Met Council meetings at which these new concepts are being discussed. Not only is potential new Growth Strategy Policy an issue in the Met Council's review of Lake Elmo's Plan, but I am certain that the oft repeated words of Chairman Mondale regarding assisting cities to attain their (the cities') vision must be haunting the staff to some extent. Finally (and perhaps of greatest importance) I have repeatedly reminded the Met Council staff that issues such as Growth Policy and affordable housing are not Regional Systems (which are limited to sewer, transportation, and regional parks). If it gets down to what they can legally require of Lake Elmo, they are stuck with that fact. I doubt if any judge would buy their "linkage" concepts — the "power grab". But, "It ain't over 'till it's over.", in the words of the famous baseball manager. The remaining 2001 Work Plan items (some of which were not well defined as of March, 2001), to be included/considered for the 2002 Work Plan include: 1. Zoning Code Update (CDBG - in progress) 2. Community Facilities and Staffing Forecast (CDBG - in progress) 3. Old Village Neighborhood Design Study (CDBG — in progress) 4. Cimarron Neighborhood Study (Study Design. in Progress) 5. 2003-2007 CIP 6. Review/amend sign code 7. Review/amend street design standards (Council/PC committee appointed) With any "current planning" activity (applicant matters) at all, this should give the Commission a pretty full plate for 2002. While much of the drafting work on Items 1-4 will be by staff/consultant, I anticipate numerous meetings with stakeholders on at least 3 of those 4 items. MEMO (March 7, 2001) To: Lake Elmo Planning Commission From: Chuck Dillerud Subject: 2001 Work Plan Although I will not be at your March 12 meeting, I will here be providing information to assist in Work Plan formulation. Unfortunately we can only locate the 1999 Planning Commission Work Plan. I am beginning to suspect we failed to do a Plan for 2000. I have also attached Lake Elmo's 2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. Many, if not all, of those projects would fall within the Planning Commission's arena, and should be on your Work Plan for 2001 and 2002 (some are 12 month and some are 18 month projects). As you can see, most of the work I have proposed for CDBG funding are projects we have discussed in the past — andare extensions of the new Comp Plan. The County Board will be reviewing our proposals (Lake Elmo is a sub - grantee of Washington County) on March 20. I am fairly confident that our application will be approved for funding in 2001. The basic structure of the application meets the County CDBG high priorities, and complies with HUD project eligibility requirements. Furthermore, it does not appear that many Washington County communities have been quick enough with project proposals to even qualify (timing wise) for 2001 CDBG funding. If our application is approved, funding should be available around July 1, 2001, and we can begin the consultant RFP process. Additional Work Plan components to be considered: 1. Transportation Plan 2. Utilities Plan 3. Park Plan (All of which are still being prepared by Staff or Consultant, and which will require little PC time) 4. Review/amend Sign Code 5. Review/amend Street Design Standards 6. 20001-2006 Capital Improvements Program 7. Review/amend Business Park design standards 8. Village Zoning Standards (see CDBG application) 9. Impact Zoning (see CDBG application) 10. Review/amend Non -conforming use/dimensions standards Surely I have overlooked other matters that have been set aside as we have been focusing on the Com Plan (and PF and OP). Also, most Zoning Code projects listed above would be a part of the CDBG Zoning Code rewrite project, and should be addressed in that context, rather than separately — or, in advance. MEMO (January 3, 2002) To: Lake Elmo Planning Commission From: Ch ck d Subject: Business District Exterior Performance Standards On November 26, 2001 the Commission referred a draft of a proposed new Zoning Ordinance text to the City Council for its review and concurrence as to the general concept the Commission favored. The new Code text would provide some prescribed latitude as to allowable accent materials to the mandatory primary exterior surfacing of brick, stone, or glass. The Commission's draft work was presented to the City Council on December 4, 2001. The Council suggested a nominal number of adjustments to the draft (see the CC December 4 Minutes, attached), but generally indicated its concurrence with the concept suggested by the Commission. Staff has adjusted the draft amendments and restructured them into proper Ordinance format. At the recommendation of the City Administrator, we have abandoned the idea of a single location for the standards, with reference back to the respective zoning districts. Instead, identical terms have been added to each of the 4 business district sections. Too often the Public has missed an applicable standard by not catching the reference to other sections of the Code. A Public Hearing to formally consider the amendments has been Noticed for 7:00 PM, January 14, 2002. Following the Hearing the Commission is requested to consider a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the new Code language, either as presented, or with additional modifications. Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. CC Minutes of December 4, 2001 3. Staff Transmittal Memo to CC 4. PC Minutes of November 26, 2001 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 97- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07 SUBD. 4. H. 4 AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd, 4. H. 4 and its subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Performance Standards. a. Put -pose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of the City. by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision. to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high aualitv of exterior appearance. consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2020 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of aualitv. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior, surfacing materials are appropriate. and of sufficient aualitv. to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative quality and rural character of those respective accent materials. b. Minimum Architectural and Site Plan Submittals. It is in thc best interest -of thc City to i-Ac nstc hi 1i cttndards of architectural design. New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum: i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings, ii. Type and color of exterior building materials, iii. Typical general floor plans, iv. Dimensions of all structures, 300.07 Subd. 4. H. 4. (General Business) 1 v. Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems, vii. The cxtcri✓r varfaccs of el kiail3ngc shall bc face with 1! ick 3tonc, or glass.} The Ci21- niuy &lbw architecturally enhanced and itategridly o c b clt, in Ell ✓ a v : /Cunt- :x, Finish x'o.No buildzilig-sitall1✓ c‘xntrttucta1 with t. tnuin crl;t;ri;rr 3urfacc of sheet aluminuttr, :,t 1;urr�l ut uluniir;an�, :rr titn-ilur p'rat:cts; these material3 are acceptable orlly CZ triln. 1\ -structural metal standing cam roofing is permitted. No u.xcssory :than cxcccd the height of r. grin✓rxd lyailaizg. All clr_ciicA put ci7t and trash and recycling storage areas and da-I.; arca3 esla&ll bc 3crxned with materials uscd in thc pin ipal structuv,. L:rw profile, 3clf c-e tir �l IIVAC unity whi± b cr3 �� er: he Laitling architecture arc exempt from thc screcrn& Lndor hand utilities shall bc provided for all structures. c. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%: and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing of any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is, found that the new or replacement exterior surfacing proposed is, identical to that of the existing structure. ✓ Where additions to an existing structure result in an increase in the gross floor area of the existing structure of 100% or greater. the entire structure (existing structure and structure addition) shall be subject to the standards of this subdivision. d. Performance Standards — Primary Exterior Surfacing The Primary Exterior Surfacing of structures shall be limited to natural brick. stone. or glass. Artificial or veneer brick or stone shall not aualifv as complying with this performance standard. Primacy Exterior Surface shall be defined as not less than 70% of the. sum of the area of all exterior walls of a structure nominally perpendicular to the ground. All parapet or mansard surfaces, extending above the ceiling height of the structure shall be considered exterior surface for the purposes of this subdivision. Windows and glass doors shall be considered a primary surface. but the sum area of such glass shall be deducted from the wall area for purposes of the 70% Primary/30% Accent formulas of this section. Doors of any ivpe ' Amended Ordinance 97-92 10-16-01 300.07 Subd. 4. H. 4. (General Business) 2 or material, except glass. shall not be considered a primary exterior surface. Each wall of the structure shall be calculated separately; and, individually comply with the 70/30 formula. e. Performance Standard — Exterior Surfacine• Accents Not more than 30% of the exterior wall surfacing. as defined by paragraph D. above. may be of the following listed Accent Materials., but no single Accent Material. except natural wood. may comprise more than 20% of the total of all Accent Materials: and. no combustible materials shall be used: i. Wood Siding ii. EFIS iii. Standing Seam Metal iv. Architectural Metal v. Stucco vi. Poured in Place Concrete (Excluding "tilt -up" 9anels) vii. Metal Panels or Sheets viii. Porcelain or Ceramic Tile f. Performance Standard — Accessoiv Structures All Accessory Structures shall comply with the Exterior Surfacing reayirements specified by this subdivision. Performance Standard — HVAC Units and Exterior Appurtenances All exterior equipment. HVAC and trash/recycling and dock areas shall be screened from view of the Public with the exterior materials used on the principal structure. h. Performance Standard — Visible Roofing Materials Any roofing materials that are visible from ground level shall be standing seam metal. cedar shakes. or tile. i. Applicability — New Construction The standards of this subdivision shall be applicable to all structures and buildings constructed in the City. on and after the effective date of this subdivision. The performance standards of this subdivision shall not be in any manner minimized by subsequent Planned Unit Development Plans or Agreement. 300.07 Subd. 4. H. 4. (General Business) 3 Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Lee Hunt, Mayor Attest Mary Kueffner, City Clerk/Administrator Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council on the day of 2002. Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the day of . 2002. 300.07 Subd. 4. H. 4. (General Business) 4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 97- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07 SUBD. 4. I.5 AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE HIGHWAY BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd, 4. I. 5 and its subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: 5. Performance Standards. a. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of the City. by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision. to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high auality of exterior appearance. consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2020 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary, exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of quality. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior surfacing materials are appropriate. and of sufficient auality. to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations, of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative Quality and rural character of those respective accent materials. b. Minimum Architectural and Site Plan Submittals. It is in the bcst New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum: i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings, ii. Type and color of exterior building materials, iii. Typical general floor plans, iv. Dimensions of all structures, 300.07, Subd, 4. I. 5 (Highway Business) 1 v. Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems, ro ii. The c tcrior surfaces of ull Uailelingt AIR bc faced 'with h± , C ram; , ✓ brass.} The C m&y tll✓n architecturally :z-1hu:Ixx1 and ifitegrely a- ctr lock, iri all caiicd c=XECra lice c llzc prvpvncd finish arc to bc 1t.vieW by oo—iusucn. No building ;A411 br. xricetruote.d with a mein exterior surface of shcct ,N-Arupted-ulumiKum., of 3imilar pzoduc' ; these matcri d arc acccphtble only as ril. Ncr.-[structaldl ISl% d stcr.alifig Scam roofing is permitted. No cxxx.,cdl the hcight of c pdincip'.1 building. All c t cr 3,quipmer.t and trash and recycki ;A:mage &reas Alfa l-i rKzrecned with materials used in the, -tc.ilr 1 t` x a>v. L ,w p fi1c, self the build. architcc urc u'c Clra'ilr% f-d'-clic cquircmcnt. Underground utilities »till L lxvrie d 5 r l' t aotares. c. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%: and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing of any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is. found that the new or replacement exterior surfacing proposed is identical to that of the existing structure. Where additions to an existing structure result in an increase in the gross floor area of the existing structure of 100% or greater. the entire structure (existing structure and structure addition) shall be subject to the standards of this subdivision. d. Performance Standards — Primary Exterior Surfacing The Primary Exterior Surfacing of structures shall be limited to natural brick. stone. or glass. Artificial or veneer brick or stone shall not aualify as complying with this performance standard. Primary Exterior Surface shall be defined as not less than 70% of the sum of the area of all exterior walls of a structure nominally perpendicular to the ground. All parapet or mansard surfaces extending above the ceiling height of the structure shall be considered exterior surface for the purposes of this subdivision. Windows and glass doors shall be considered a primary surface. but the sum area of such glass shall be deducted from the wall area for purposes of the, 70% Primary/30% Accent formulas of this section. Doors of any ivpe 1 Amended Ordinance 97-92 10-16-01 300.07, Subd, 4. I. 5 (Highway Business) 2 or material. except glass. shall not be considered a primary exterior surface. Each wall of the structure shall be calculated sett- arately: and.. individually comply with the 70/30 formula. e. Performance Standard — Exterior Surfacinz Accents Not more than 30% of the exterior wall surfacing. as defined by paraph D. above. may be of the following listed Accent Materials, but no single Accent Material, except natural wood. may comprise more than 20% of the total of all Accent Materials; and. no combustible materials shall be used: i. Wood Siding ii. EFIS iii. Standing Seam Metal iv. Architectural Metal v. Stucco vi. Poured in Place Concrete (�'xcluding "tilt -up" panels)_ vii. Metal Panels or Sheets viii. Porcelain or Ceramic Tile f. Performance Standard — Accessory Structures. All Accessory Structures shall comply with the Exterior Surfacing requirements specified by this subdivision. g. Performance Standard — HVAC Units and Exterior Appurtenances All exterior equipment. HVAC and trash /recycling and dock areas shall be screened from view of the Public with the exterior materials used on the principal structure. h. Performance Standard — Visible Roofing Materials Any roofing materials that are visible from ground level shall be standing seam metal. cedar shakes. or tile. i. Applicability — New Construction The standards of this subdivision shall be applicable to all structures. and buildings constructed in the City. on and after the effective date of this subdivision. The performance standards of this subdivision shall not be in any manner minimized by subsequent Planned Unit Development Plans or Agreement. 300.07, Subd, 4. I. 5 (Highway Business) 3 Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Lee Hunt, Mayor Attest Mary Kueffner, City Clerk/Administrator Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council on the day of , 2002. Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the day of , 2002. 300.07, Subd, 4. I. 5 (Highway Business) 4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 97- AN ORDINANCE ADDING TO THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07 SUBD. 4. J. 5 AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE CONVENIENCE BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd, 4. J. 5 and its subdivisions are hereby added to the Lake Elmo Municipal Code and shall read as follows: 5. Performance Standards. a. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of the City. by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision. to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high cualiiv of exterior appearance. consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2020 Lake Elmo Comprehensive. Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of quality. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior, surfacing materials are appropriate. and of sufficient qualiiv. to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations, of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative quality and rural character of those respective accent materials. b. Minimum Architectural and Site Plan Submittals. New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum:, i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings. ii. Type and color of exterior building materials, iii. Typical general floor plans,, iv. Dimensions of all structures, v. Location of trash containers. heating. cooling and ventilation equipment and systems. 300.07 Subd. 4. J.S. (Convenience Business) 1 c. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%; and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing of any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is found that the new or replacement exterior surfacing proposed is identical to that of the existing structure. Where additions to an existing structure result in an increase in the gross floor area of the existing structure of 100% or greater. the entire structure (existing structure and structure addition) shall be subject to the standards of this subdivision. d. Performance Standards — Primary Exterior Surfacing The Primary Exterior Surfacing of structures shall be limited to natural brick. stone. or glass. Artificial or veneer brick or stone shall not qualify as complying with this performance standard. Primary Exterior Surface shall be defined as not less than 70% of the sum of the area of all exterior walls of a structure nominally perpendicular to the ground. All parapet or mansard surfaces extending above the ceiling height of the structure shall be considered exterior surface for the purposes of this subdivision. Windows and glass doors shall be considered a primary surface. but the sum area of such glass shall be deducted from the wall area for purposes of the 70% Primary/30% Accent formulas of this section. Doors of any type or material. except glass. shall not be considered a primary exterior surface. Each wall of the structure shall be calculated separately: and. individually comply with the 70/30 formula. e. Performance Standard — Exterior Surfacing Accents Not mote than 30% of the exterior wall surfacing. as defined by paragraph D. above. may be of the following listed Accent Materials., but no single Accent Material. except natural wood. may comprise more than 20% of the total of all Accent Materials: and. no combustible materials shall be used: i. Wood Siding ii. EFIS iii. Standing Seam Metal iv. Architectural Metal v. Stucco vi. Poured in Place Concrete (Excluding "tilt -up" panels) 300.07 Subd. 4. J.5. (Convenience Business) 2 vii. Metal Panels or Sheets viii. Porcelain or Ceramic Tile f. Performance Standard — Accessory Structures All Accessory Structures shall comply with the Exterior Surfacing requirements specified by this subdivision. g. Performance Standard — HVAC Units and Exterior Appurtenances All exterior equipment. HVAC and trash/recycling and dock areas shall be screened from view of the Public with the exterior materials used on the principal structure. h. Performance Standard — Visible Roofing Materials Any roofing materials that are visible from ground level shall be standing seam metal. cedar shakes. or tile. i. Applicability — New Construction The standards of this subdivision shall be applicable to all structures and buildings constructed in the City. on and after the effective date of this subdivision. The performance standards of this subdivision shall not be in any manner minimized by subsequent Planned Unit Development Plans or Agreement. Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Lee Hunt, Mayor Attest Mary Kueffner, City Clerk/Administrator Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council on the day of . 2002. Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the day of . 2002. 300.07 Subd. 4. J.5. (Convenience Business) 3 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 97- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07 SUBD. 4. K. 6. AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE LIMITED BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd, 4. K. 6. and its subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: 6. Performance Standards. a. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of the City, by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision. to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high quality of exterior appearance. consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2020 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of quality. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior surfacing materials are appropriate, and of sufficient quality. to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative quality and rural character of those respective accent materials. b. Minimum Architectural and Site Plan Submittals. It i3 in the bcst interest of the Ct7 to pnrorrtc link : an r<av 3 of anhitcctural dcsign. New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum: i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings, ii. Type and color of exterior building materials, iii. Typical general floor plans, iv. Dimensions of all structures, v. Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems, Section 300.07 Subd. 4. K.6. (Limited Business) 1 vii. The exterior surfaces of all builekic.g6 r1au.11 ki faced with kids, .Dtcync, c ss•4-rivliit .cturally enhancerti into redly v✓tci b? c k, in all cases extinp10 c,f thc proposed finish c be rthmitted for tvvicw b the Plannin�gConunirrricri. Na J.iil& uu rliull L-e-with3truetc.l4� �_ _ i V1c airf& ,c cf sheet 41uiiuiiu i , x 1 corrugate. &luithiuiu, ✓t s nilr.r pz;dductthese matuied3 zip u.xeptahlc I\t n-:tructurdl mztu1 stfriading sum rr,;, xl. I\t, accessory building e2i&ll cr:cced the height of & prilactAl Lailding. All eKteri✓r Nuipriicrit and tr&r2i and recycling storage areas and, Qock areas shill be ,,crecncd with matcrial3 used in the principal structure. Low profile, self contur c3 HVAC unit:v:vhit 1-2c.nd in with thc bai]3uig tad-tN.ture arc c irr from thc screening ivquircnxcnt- Underground utilitic3 sha be provided for all st 1c rc3. c. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%; and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing of any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is found that the new or replacement exterior surfacine proposed is, identical to that of the existing structure. Where additions to an existing structure result in an increase in the gross floor area of the existing structure of 100% or greater. the entire structure (existing structure and structure addition) shall be subject to the standards of this subdivision. d. Performance Standards — Primary Exterior Surfacing The Primacy Exterior Surfacing of structures shall be limited to natural brick. stone. or glass. Artificial or veneer brick or stone shall not qualify as complying with this performance standard. Primary Exterior Surface shall be defined as not less than 70% of the sum of the area of all exterior walls of a structure nominally perpendicular to the ground. All parapet or mansard surfaces. extending above the ceiling height of the structure shall be considered exterior surface for the purposes of this subdivision. Windows and glass doors shall be considered a primary surface. but the sum area of such glass shall be deducted from the wall area for purposes of the 70% Primary/30% Accent formulas of this section. Doors of any type or material. except glass. shall not be considered a primary exterior surface. 1 Amended Ordinance 97-92 10-16-01 Section 300.07 Subd. 4. K.6. (Limited Business) 2 Each wall of the structure shall be calculated separately; and. individually comply with the 70/30 formula. e. Performance Standard — Exterior Surfacing Accents Not more than 30% of the exterior wall surfacing. as defined by paragraph D. above. may be of the following listed Accent Materials. but no single Accent Material. except natural wood. may comprise more than 20% of the total of all Accent Materials; and, no combustible materials shall be used: i. Wood Siding ii. EFIS iii. Standing Seam Metal iv. Architectural Metal v. Stucco vi. Poured in Place Concrete (Excluding "tilt -up" panels) vii. Metal Panels or Sheets viii. Porcelain or Ceramic Tile f. Performance Standard — Accessory Structures All Accessory Structures shall comply with the Exterior Surfacing reayirements specified by this subdivision. g. Performance Standard — HVAC Units and Exterior Appurtenances All exterior eayipment. HVAC and trash/recycling and dock areas shall be screened from view of the Public with the exterior materials used on the principal structure. h. Performance Standard — Visible Roofing Materials Any roofing materials that are visible from ground level shall be standing seam metal. cedar shakes. or tile. i. Applicability — New Construction The standards of this subdivision shall be applicable to all structures and buildings constructed in the City. on and after the effective date of this subdivision. The performance standards of this subdivision shall not be in any manner minimized by subsequent Planned Unit Development Plans or Agreement. Section 300.07 Subd. 4. K.6. (Limited Business) 3 Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Lee Hunt, Mayor Attest Mary Kueffner, City Clerk/Administrator Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council on the day of , 2002. Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the day of . 2002. Section 300.07 Subd. 4. K.6. (Limited Business) 4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 97- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07 SUBD. 4. L. 6. AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd, 4. K. 6. and its subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: 6. Performance Standards. a. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of the City. by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision. to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high quality of exterior appearance. consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2020 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of duality. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior surfacing materials are appropriate. and of sufficient quality. to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative duality and rural character of those respective accent materials. b. Minimum Architectural and Site Plan Submittals. It is kx. the heat interest of the City lienstandards of architectural dcsign. New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum: i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings, ii. Type and color of exterior building materials, iii. Typical general floor plans, iv. Dimensions of all structures, v. Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems, 300.07 Subd. 4.L.6 (Business Park) 1 vii. Thc exterior surfaces of ak' l�s.u' '. k�s� 01/.4;1 bc faccd with brick, s-`axsc, x glass.} Thc C' y n iy allow architectur&Sy aikrnccd and fly cJo cd 1•Jo-lt, k� all cases examples of the prop 3cd finish arc to b:, vab iiitted for rcvicw by thc Planning Co i3 a.. 1`"n building shall bc con3tructcd wt*..S a rriin x-ctozicr rrarface of sheet aluminum, 2teeel-eerr}gated-a,laminuni, ✓L J1ri tr pi:cducts; these azc am," N rna a1 tarr'..�xg Scam roofing i3 pci.1i4tted. No accesviy luackaang shall exceed the height of a p&Acivil ifailiting. All czztcri:x e .*--i ei a~-' tra3h and recycling stor&sc are send LJ.h atca3 shall bc 3creencd with inatzial;vux,e in thc principal Low profile, self con c3 IIV,C unit3 which blend it with the kia krig architec'aut arc � ;mpc from thc 3crccning r .trzmzytt. Undcrgrcrand utilities 3h&ll bc,Atr-:.r-ided for all 3tructures. c. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%; and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing of any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is, found that the new or replacement exterior surfacing proposed is, identical to that of the existing structure., Where additions to an existing structure result in an increase in the, gross floor area of the existing structure of 100% or greater, the entire, structure (existing structure and structure addition) shall be subject to the standards of this subdivision. d. Performance Standards — Primary Exterior Surfacing The Primary Exterior Surfacing of structures shall be limited to natural, brick. stone. or glass. Artificial or veneer brick or stone shall not qualify as complying with this performance standard., Primary Exterior Surface shall be defined as not less than 70% of the sum of the area of all exterior walls of a structure nominally perpendicular to the round. All parapet or mansard surfaces, extending above the ceiling height of the structure shall be considered, exterior surface for the purposes of this subdivision. Windows and, glass doors shall be considered a primary surface. but the sum area of such glass shall be deducted from the wall area for purposes of the 70% Primary/30% Accent formulas of this section. Doors of any type, or material. except glass. shall not be considered a primary exterior surface. t Amended Ordinance 97-92 10-16-01 300.07 Subd. 4.L.6 (Business Park) 2 Each wall of the structure shall be calculated separate1v; and, individually comply with the 70/30 formula. e. Performance Standard — Exterior Surfacing Accents Not more than 30% of the exterior wall surfacing as defined by paragraph D. above. may be of the following listed Accent Materials. but no single Accent Material. except natural wood. may comprise more than 20% of the total of all Accent Materials: and. no combustible materials shall be used: i. Wood Siding ii. EFIS iii. Standing Seam Metal iv. Architectural Metal v. Stucco vi. Poured in Place Concrete (Excluding "tilt -up" panels) vii. Metal Panels or Sheets viii. Porcelain or Ceramic Tile f. Performance Standard — Accessory Structures All Accessory Structures shall comply with the Exterior Surfacing requirements specified by this subdivision. g. Performance Standard — HVAC Units and Exterior Appurtenances All exterior equipment. HVAC and trash/recycling and dock areas shall be screened from view of the Public with the exterior materials used on the principal structure. h. Performance Standard — Visible Roofing Materials Any roofing materials that are visible from ground level shall be standing seam metal. cedar shakes. or tile. i. Applicability — New Construction The standards of this subdivision shall be applicable to all structures and buildings constructed in the CitT. on and after the effective date of this subdivision. The performance standards of this subdivision shall not be in any manner minimized by subsequent Planned Unit Development Plans or Agreement. 300.07 Subd. 4.L.6 (Business Park) 3 Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Lee Hunt, Mayor Attest Mary Kueffner, City Clerk/Administrator Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council on the day of . 2002. Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the day of , 2002. 300.07 Subd. 4.L.6 (Business Park) 4 8.CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Partial Payment for Eagle Point Blvd. Tom Prew reported the developer has installed the bridges and utilities below the street. walk is coimpiece aiiu some or cne aggregate base is installed. The project has been shut down for the winter. The developer is able to continue work on new office building with the aggregate base in place. M/S/P Armstrong/DeLapp — to approve Partial Payment No. 1 to Tower Asp - in the amount of $105,609.45, per the recommendation of the City Engineer. (M• on passed 4-0 Councilmember Dunn had stepped out of meeting.) B. Partial Payment for 50th Street Construction Tom Prew reported T.A. Schifsky has completed all paving ping, driveway work and the guardrail. Restoration work will be completed in the M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow — to approve Partial Payn '. t No. 4 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $66,395.49 for work completed ough November, 2001. (Motion passed 5-0). 9.PLANNING, LAND USE & ZON A. Conditional Use Permit for Fit s Studio JoAnn Langseth Planner Dillerud reported the P1. ng Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit to lac= . Fitness Center in a 1,453 square foot portion of the multi -tenant building at 11 i Stillwater Blvd. The proposed CUP complies with the condition for a Fitness • dio (5,000 square feet or less). Staff recommended a condition that the applicant co ® ies with the sign ordinance. The Commission concurs that the CUP is issued to applicant(business owner) rather than the property owner. M/S/P Sie• . /Armstrong — to adopt Resolution No 2001-104, A Resolution approving a Condit • • al Use permit issued to JoAnn Langseth to operate a Fitness Studio occupying 1,4 square feet of the structure at 11240 Stillwater Blvd., subject to the condition that t' •liC.1......- ) B. Exterior Surfacing — Commercial Zoning District Planner Dillerud reported the Planning Commission has worked a different approach to commercial exterior architectural standards at its last two meetings. The Commission has asked staff to present its draft ordinance outline to the Council for comments and direction prior to committing to final ordinance style drafting. Council member DeLapp suggested terminology "nothing combustible" and asked the lanning Commission to review roofing if it's visible. He asked to drop 4. Artificial or eneer brick or stone. Item #5 should read Architectural Metal not Steel. Item #7 is LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2001 6 NI poured in place architectural concrete and not tilt up panels made offsite and brought in. The Council noted the City would continue to leave the Old Village with flexibility. ,r..TV 4 TT(1PNFIT'S RE O1 T: In his memo dated November 3 , A. orney riila aranefi a ne w ic.., I would separate the City's review process for minor subdivision from the review pro s for lot line adjustments. The minor subdivision review would continue to requir recommendation from the Planning Commission and approval by the y Council. The lot line adjustment review would be administrative only. This wou ' pact Kraft Circle in that the City parcel would not have to be platted and would b ess expensive. Attorney Filla stated the Lot Line adjustments will go up to the max number and the minor subdivisions will go up to the maximum number. This Lo onsolidation will be in ordinance form for the December 18th meeting. 11.CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. City of Woodbury — City Walk Enviro -ntal Assessment Worksheet The City received a copy of the above refer his comments on the document in his me Dunn explained this is a development c residential units, on 46 acres, and is ced document. Planner Dillerud provide dated November 29, 2001. Council member ing into Woodbury consisting of 556 e 834 school district. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to direct th staff to request the City of Woodbury to update the 1999 traffic study referred to by e EAW. (Motion passed 5-0). Council members Armstrong R d Dunn were concerned with what would go into Markrafs Lake (see Page 4) does Markraf Lake have an outlet? If Woodbury will be reviewing how they will b andling:their water problems, will that be rate and volume. Another concern brough p by the Council was the probability of an expected funding source for traffic signa ation at the I-94/Keats access ramps and service road intersections. Counc' member Dunn asked to follow up on doubling the amount of parking spaces to 9 spaces. Council member DeLapp asked to check the glare and visual impacts of lights on. the Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve. If this is not going into the WONE erceptor #1`8, page 5, does this violate the agreement and is there enough capacit or all the possibilities. A verbal response will be brought back to the Council. B. Dec: ber 18th Council Meeting M/S/P edow/Armstrong — to reschedule Dy_i .:. ( " Council Meeting time to start at 5 p. ► until 6:15 p.m., the . 1;1 ;�'tuay committee meeting will start at 6:15. The de s on th- - _ .. y :' Volunteer party will be brought to the December 18th meeting. (Mo • passed 5-0.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2001 7 Lake Elmo City Council December 4, 2001 Agenda Section: Planning, Land Use and Zoning No. 9C Agenda Item: Exterior Surfacing — Commercial Zoning District Background Information for December 4. 2001: The recent Planning Commission recommendation to the Council to delete the words "or equivalent" from several commercial zoning district sections regarding allowable exterior surfacing for buildings included a Commission promise to further consider the issue — as to what might be added to the Code to provide some prescribed architectural design flexibility. The majority of the Commission (and Staff) believes this was the problem with "or equivalent" — no prescribed bounds as to what was acceptable; and/or, performance standards in keeping with stated "Purpose and Intent". The Commission has worked on a somewhat different approach to commercial exterior architectural standards at its last two meetings. The Commission believes that they have reached a point with their work where they are ready to present an ordinance amendment for Public Hearing. As has been their recent practice, however, the Commission has directed Staff to present the Commission's draft ordinance outline to the Council for comment and direction prior to committing to final ordinance -style drafting, City Attorney review, and Public Hearing. I have attached the Staff working memoranda, Commission Minutes and draft outline ordinance for the review of the Council. At this point the Commission requests only the Council's reaction to this approach — as to whether they are headed in the "right direction". Of course, the Commission recognizes that one possible reaction of the Council is "Stop". Action items: Council motion(s) offering the Planning Commission direction regarding new Code strategy to address exterior surfacing of buildings in the Commercial zoning districts. Attachments: 1. Draft Outline of Code Amendment 2. Commission Minutes of November 26 3. Staff Memo of November 20 4. Commission Minutes of November 14 5. Staff Memo of November 7 6. Commission Minutes of October 10 Person oossble: ty P n Time Allocated: Stillwater Boulevard, based on a Finding that the Conditional Use Standards are complied with; and, subject to the condition that all signage related to the use comply with Section 535 of the Municipal Code. (Motion Passed 7-0). 4. Amendments to Section 300 — Zoning Code Architectural Standards — General Business, Limited Business, Business Park Commissioner Sedro said, "if we are going for a 70/30 look, if we include glass, we don't achieve our objective, which is to make the 30% an accent. In a "show of hands" the Commissioners agreed to the 70/30 (4/3) Chairman Armstrong asked the Planner to bring the recommendation to the City Council before a Public Hearing is called. Planner Dillerud said he would bring the matter to the City Council at its December 4th meeting. M/S/P Armstrong/Sessing — to send the proposed Architectural Standards to the City Council at its December 4, 2001 meeting, requesting comments before the Public Hearing is called. (Motion Passed 6-1). Opposed: Deziel. Chairman Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Young — Planning Secretary Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2001 page 5