HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-128CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2024-128
A RESOL UTIONAPPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION
OF THE CLUBHHOUSE FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 1144120TH STREET
NORTH
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Royal Golf Club LLC, 11455 20 Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (the
"Applicant'), have submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (the "City") for a
Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of the clubhouse at the Royal Golf property;
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing has been published, mailed, and posted pursuant
to the Lake Elmo Zoning Code, Section 103.00.120; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on said matter
on November 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its report and
recommendation of approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the City Council as part of a Staff
Memorandum dated December 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the matter at its meeting held on December 3,
2024;and
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received, the
City Council makes the following:
FINDINGS
1) That the procedures for obtaining said Conditional Use Permit are found in the Lake Elmo
Zoning Ordianee, Section 105.12.290.
2) That all submission requirements of Section 105.12.290 have been met by the Applicant.
3) That the proposed Conditional Use Permit is for the expansion of the existing clubhouse.
4) The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The conditional use permit should not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or City.
5) The use or development conforms to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan.
The clubhouse expansion use(s) conforms to the City of Lake Elmo's Comprehensive Plan,
which recognizes a Golf Course on the land formerly known as Tartan Park as a local and
regional amenity.
6) The use or development is compatible with the existing neighborhood.
The clubhouse expansion is consistent with the existing clubhouse area, golf course, and
neighborhood.
7) The proposed use meets all specific development standards for such use listed in Article IX
Specific Development Standards of Article XII
With the approval of the variance, the conditional use permit meets all specific development
standards listed in Article XII.
8) If the proposed use is in a flood plain management or shoreland area, the proposed use meets all
the specific standards for such use listed in Chapter 105.12.1260 (Shoreland Regulations) and
Title 100 (Flood Plain Management).
This property is within a flood zone. However, the PUD anticipates the clubhouse as an
allowed use with expansions subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
9) The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible
in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change
the essential character of that area.
The clubhouse expansion should be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be
compatible with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change
the essential character of the area.
10) The proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this Chapter to
existing or future neighboring structures.
The clubhouse expansion should not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this
Chapter to existing or future neighboring structures.
11) The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services.
The clubhouse expansion should not create additional requirements at a public cost, nor will it
be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
12) The proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
The clubhouse expansion should not create additional requirements at public cost, nor will it
be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
13) The proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
The proposed use should not be detrimental to any persons, property or general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. Parking plans
are adequate for the proposed expansion. Additionally, it is anticipated that some users will
walk, cycle, or take golf -carts in addition to using vehicles to get to the expansion.
14) Vehicular approaches to the property, where present, will not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares.
Vehicular approaches to the property are not proposed to be changed and the clubhouse
expansion should not create traffic congestion. Because it is anticipated that some users will
walk, cycle, or take golf -carts in addition to using vehicles, the proposed clubhouse expansion
should not cause excessive traffic.
15) The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature
of major importance.
The proposed use should not result in the destruction, loss or damage of the natural
environment.
16) That, in accordance with 105.123.290, the expansion of the existing clubhouse shall be
permissible under the Conditions 1-5 as provided in the decision below, and incorporated herein:
DECISION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, and based upon the information
received and the above findings, that the city council of the city of lake elmo hereby approves the
request by Royal Development LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of the
clubhouse on the property located at located at 11441 20`h St N (Royal Golf clubhouse), and
grants the same, subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. The applicant must obtain all other necessary City, state, and other governing body
permits and approvals prior to release of the final plat for recording.
2. The clubhouse addition shall be similar or compatible with the style and
composition of the existing structure.
3. The applicant shall keep the maintenance building parking lot available to
accommodate overflow parking from the main parking lot.
4. Any expansion of the Clubhouse beyond this approval shall require a conditional
use permit amendment.
5. If approved, this conditional use permit shall expire if the work does not commence
within 12 months of the date of granting the conditional use permit.
Passed and duly adopted this 3rd day of December 2024 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
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J li Johnson, i y Clerk
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