HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ MINUTES 4-08-24Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4-8-24
City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission
Meeting City Council Chambers – 3880 Laverne
Avenue North Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 8, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Risner called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission at
7:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Risner, Bohlig, Dean, Geffre, Rehkamp, Steil, Vrieze
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Sophia Jensen, Nathan Fuerst with Bolton & Menk
Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM
Welcome of new Planning Commissioner Samuel Dean.
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Rehkamp/ Bohlig made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Vote: 7-0, motion carried
unanimously
Approve Minutes:
M/S/P: Geffre / Rehkamp made a motion to approve the 3-25-24 meeting minutes. Vote: 7-0, motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) PF Zoning District Text Amendment. The City has initiated a zoning text amendment to article XVI Public
and Semi-Public Districts to remove outdated comprehensive plan references and update district
standards.
Consulting Planner, Nathan Fuerst with Bolton & Menk, gave presentation and answered questions.
M/S/P: Bohlig / Vrieze moved to open the public hearing at 7:14 PM. Vote: 7-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
Bill Bartolic 5825 Kelvin Avenue North: Spoke in favor of this change.
M/S/P: Steil / Geffre moved to close the public hearing at 7:16 PM. Vote: 7-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Geffre / Steil moved to recommend approval of the zoning text amendments to the PF Public and Quasi-
Public Open Space zoning district as proposed by City Staff. Vote: 7-0, motion carried unanimously.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4-8-24
New/Unfinished Business
N/A
Communications/Updates:
a) City Council Updates: 4-2-2024
i. Royal Golf 6th Addition Final Plat and PUD - Approved
ii. Peanut Poppy Ranch Minor Subdivision and Easement Vacation - Approved
b) Upcoming Meetings
i. April 22nd 2024
ii. May 13th 2024
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Diane Wendt
Permit Technician