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CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO.2022-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105 Zoning; Chapter 105.12: Zoning Code, Article XIV Section 105.12.850 is hereby amended by changing the following section (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with st+i ethr-,,,,nr,). 105.12.850 Purpose And District Descriptions a) MU-C Mixed -Use Commercial. 1. The purpose of the mixed -use commercial district is to provide areas in the city for and promote mixed -use development that supports a sustainable mix of retail, commercial and residential uses that will benefit from proximity and adjacency to one another. It is the intent of the district to require a minimum mix of uses with each plat and PUD. The mixed -use commercial district will serve as a transitional district between more intense highway -oriented development and less intense rural or medium density residential uses. The intent of the mixed -use commercial district is to permit flexibility in the use of the land, while providing a set of minimum development standards in site design, spatial relationships, building architecture and landscape design that will allow property owners to design and construct development projects that respond both to market needs and to city goals and policies. The placement and treatment of buildings, parking, signage, landscaping and pedestrian spaces are essential elements in creating a livable environment in a mixed -use area. The transitional aspect of development in this district requires projects that are designed with a special focus on mitigating any negative impacts on existing and future development in the area. The city will evaluate new development proposals for their consistency with this goal these goals and the city may require developers to amend or change development proposals. The city may deny proposals when the city finds them to be inconsistent with the goals and policies of the city. 2. The district promotes attractive, inviting, high -quality retail shopping and service areas that are conveniently and safely accessible by multiple travel modes. Development shall incorporate creative design and buffering techniques to ensure smooth transitions between different types of development or different intensities of uses. At least 50 percent but no more than 80 percent of the net developable area of a proposed mixed -use commercial development is to be residential, and residential development within these areas shall occur at a density range of ten to 15 units per acre. If a proposed development does not include at least 50 percent but no more than 80 percent of the net developable land area in residential development, the city will require the applicant to provide a ghost plat (build -out plans) during sketch plan review that proposes how this residential reauirement would be met. how the i9ar- a or- area .,,aiaeer+ to theefeaesed dove ,,,.,ment will be land This method of subdivision (by showing future land use and subdivision) and development review is a front -loading process that preserves land for future residential use. The city will use the ghost plat or sketch plan as an official document to establish land use consistent with the comprehensive plan. b) MU -BP Mixed -Use Business Park.