HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ MINUTES 7-22-24Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 7-22-24
City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission
Meeting City Council Chambers – 3880 Laverne
Avenue North Minutes of Regular Meeting of
July 22, 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, Rehkamp, Steil, Vrieze
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Dean
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Jason Stopa, City Planner Sophia Jensen, City Planner Ashley
Monterusso, Nathan Fuerst with Bolton & Menk
Pledge of Allegiance: at 6:30 PM
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Bohlig/Vrieze made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously
Approve Minutes:
M/S/P: Rehkamp/Steil made a motion to approve the 6-10-2024 meeting minutes. Vote: 5-0, motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Highpointe Crossing Preliminary Plat and Open Space PUD. Rachel Development has submitted a
preliminary plat and planned unit development applications for a 65-unit single family open space subdivision
located at 2298 Inwood Ave (PID 21.029.21.32.0001).
Consulting Planner, Nathan Fuerst with Bolton & Menk, gave presentation and answered questions.
Applicant Paul Robbinson, 4180 Napier Court, St Michaels, spoke and answered questions.
M/S/P: Steil / Rehkamp moved to open the public hearing at 7:39 PM. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
John Ekman, 2528 Imperial Avenue N: Has concerns regarding road safety, traffic, wildlife, septic issues.
Wendy & John Vejtruba, 8457 26th Street N: Has concerns regarding septic location and what happens when it fails
and property values being devalued, water availability, fence aesthetics, lot size, traffic issues.
Gabriela Rodas, 8375 27th Street N: Has concerns regarding taxes, traffic study, density impact on septic, water
issues.
M/S/P: Steil / Bohlig moved to close the public hearing at 7:56 PM. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Vrieze / Rehkamp moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and OP PUD requested by
Rachel Development on the subject property based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions of
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 7-22-24
approval listed in the staff report Vote: 1 Aye (Vrieze) - 4 Nay (Risner, Bohlig, Rehkamp, Steil), motion failed to
carry.
Applicant Paul Robbinson, 4180 Napier Court, St Michaels, spoke regarding concerns.
M/S/P: Risner/Steil motioned to recommend denial of the preliminary plat and OP PUD plan as requested by
Rachel Development for Highpointe Crossing based off of deviations requested from OP PUD maximum Density,
minimum lot area and maximum impervious cover. Vote: 4 Aye (Risner, Bohlig, Rehkamp, Steil) - 1 Nay (Vrieze),
motion carried
5 minute recessed
PUBLIC HEARING
b) Zoning Text Amendment. The City has initiated a zoning text amendment to City Code Section 105.12.430
Sign Regulations to update regulations, create signage subdistricts, and correct conflicting or outdated
references.
Community Development Director Jason Stopa gave presentation and answered questions.
M/S/P: Rehkamp / Steil moved to open the public hearing at 8:34 PM. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
None
M/S/P: Bohlig / Rehkamp moved to close the public hearing at 8:35 PM. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Rehkamp / Bohlig moved to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment to the sign code.
Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously.
New/Unfinished Business
a) Old Village Vision Study. Bolton and Menk will provide an update on the progress of the Old Village Vision
community engagement and timeline.
Consulting Planner, Nathan Fuerst with Bolton & Menk, gave presentation and answered questions.
Communications/Updates:
i. GreenStep Cities - Step 5 Award
ii. National Night to Unite - August 6th, 2024
iii. City Council Updates 7/2/2024
i. 8286 Hidden Bay Ct Variance - Approved
ii.
Upcoming Meetings:
i. August 12th 2024
ii. August 26th 2024
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Diane Wendt
Permit Technician