HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ MINUTES 6-10-24Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 6-10-24
City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission
Meeting City Council Chambers – 3880 Laverne
Avenue North Minutes of Regular Meeting of
June 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Risner called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission at
6:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Risner, Bohlig, Dean, Rehkamp, Steil, Vrieze
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Nicole Miller, City Planner Sophia Jensen
Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 PM
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Rehkamp/Vrieze made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously
Approve Minutes:
M/S/P: Vrieze / Bohlig made a motion to approve the 5-13-2024 meeting minutes. Vote: 6-0, motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
a)8286 Hidden Bay Ct Variance. Jeff and Judy Otto have submitted a variance application for a variance
from City’s shoreland overlay district code (LEC 105.12.1260 Table 17-3) for structure setback from the
ordinary high water level. The applicant is proposing to construct a new home at the same distance from
the OHWL mark as the existing home. The applicant is proposing to reduce impervious surface on the site
to comply with existing code requirements.
City Planner, Sophia Jensen gave presentation and answered questions.
Architect Mathew Byers, 1229 Tyler Street N.E., Minneapolis spoke on behalf of the applicants,
M/S/P: Steil / Rehkamp moved to open the public hearing at 6:38 PM. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
Digital comment from Doug Huntley, 8290 Hidden Bay Court N, had concerns regarding water runoff. After
assurances from the architect, he supports that variance request.
M/S/P: Bohlig / Steil moved to close the public hearing at 6:38 PM. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Bohlig / Vrieze moved to recommend approval of the request with conditions from Jeff and Judy Otto for
a variance to allow a reduced structure setback of 47.2 feet from the ordinary high water level for the property
located at 8286 Hidden Bay Court Based on the findings listed in the staff report. Vote: 6-0, motion carried
unanimously.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 6-10-24
New/Unfinished Business
N/A
Communications/Updates:
a) City Council Updates – 5/21/2024
i. Planning Commission Start Time to 6:30 PM - Approved
ii. At Home Apartments Final Plat - Approved
iii. Bridgewater Village Final Plat and Zoning Text Amendment - Approved
iv. Birth and Haven Zoning Text Amendment Denial Resolution - Approved
c) Upcoming Meetings
i. June 24th 2024 – Canceled
ii. July 8th 2024
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Diane Wendt
Permit Technician