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NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on
Monday March 24th, 2025
at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes of January 27th, 2025
4. Public Hearing
a) Milestones at Eagle Point - Conditional Use Permit (CUP): MEP Lino Lakes has submitted a CUP
application for the property located at 8565 Eagle Point Cir N. The applicant is proposing to
convert the former Rasmusen School to a daycare center.
5. New/Unfinished Business
a) Animal Inn Conditional Use Permit and Variance Extension Request
6. Communications/Updates
a) City Council Updates
i. Chavez Variances – 2/4/2025 Denied
ii. Housekeeping ZTA – 2/4/2025 Approved (Not Including Bed and Breakfast)
iii. Landscaping ZTA – 2/4/2025 Approved
iv. Joint Session - 2/11/2025 Complete
v. PC Work Plan - 2/18/2025 Approved
b) Upcoming Meetings
i. April 14th, 2025
ii. April 28th, 2025
7. Adjourn
8. Planning Commission Training. Immediately following their regular meeting, the Planning
Commission will move to the Lake Elmo City Hall Community Room for their annual
commissioner training. The training is open to the public.
***Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate person or persons that need special considerations
to attend this meeting due to a health condition or disability. Please contact the Lake Elmo City Clerk if
you are in need of special accommodations.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 1-27-25
City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers – 3880 Laverne Avenue North
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
January 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Rehkamp called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bohlig, Chars, Dunn, Rehkamp
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Amed, Vrieze
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director, Jason Stopa, Senior City Planner Sophia Jensen, City Planner Ashley
Monterusso, Communications Coordinator Kathie Smith
Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 PM
Approve Agenda:
M/S/P: Dunn / Chars made a motion to approve the agenda. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously
Approve Minutes:
M/S/P: Dunn/Chars made a motion to approve the 1-13-25 meeting minutes with spelling corrections. Vote: 4-0, motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing:
a) Chavez Property Variances. Joe and Joan Chavez have submitted a variance application for seven (7) deviations from the
City’s Shoreland Overlay District (LEC 105.12.1260) for the property located at PID 14.029.21.24.0004. The variances are
for the construction of a new single-family home on a bluff near Sunfish Lake. (Formal Public Hearing to be held at City
Council Meeting 1/21/2025)
Senior City planner Jensen gave presentation and answered questions.
Applicant Joe Chavez spoke and answered questions.
M/S/P: Bohlig / Dunn moved to open the public hearing at 6:57 PM. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
Emailed Comments:
Craig Allen with Gonyea Companies, provided written public comment that, while he signed off on the variance application as
the owner of Northstar Outlot B and has provided access to the lot with the development of the Northstar subdivision to help
Mr. Chavez, he would like to put on the record he is not supporting the current design and encroachment onto his property. It is
his position that any drainage structures should be fully contained within Northstar Outlot B. He is indifferent to the outlot
design.
Public Comments:
Bill Fredricks, 3691 Kevlin Ave N, spoke in favor of passing the variance.
M/S/P: Dunn/Chars moved to close the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Bohlig/Dunn moved to recommend denial of all of the seven shoreland variance request from Joe and Joan Chavez
for the property located at 14.029.21.24.0004 and Outlot B of Northstar 1st Addition based on the findings listed in the staff
report. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
Discussions and comments by Planning Commissioners.
Applicant gave rebuttal.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 1-27-25
Public Hearing:
b) Zoning Text Amendment. The City of Lake Elmo has initiated a housekeeping zoning text amendment. These are
typically done annually to clean up and clarify code. This amendment includes section: 105.12.110, 1.08.010, 105.12.410,
105.12.440, 105.12.200, 103.00.060, and 105.12.190.
Senior City planner Jensen gave presentation and answered questions.
M/S/P: Bohlig / Dunn moved to open the public hearing at 7:19 PM. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
Mel Eder, 4890 Keats Ave, asked what the number of the populace get the Stillwater Gazette, and wants more information in
the public hearing notices. Is not in favor of short term rentals.
Joan Ziertman, emailed comments were read by Commissioner Chars, is not in favor of adding short term rentals non-owner
occupied as an allowed use to the code.
Joyce Kelch, emailed comments read by Commissioner Dunn. “B&B; residence should be classified as HOMESTEADED. Most
current listings are short term rentals. 6 foot distance from Agricultural buildings. This is too close
to a house. Recommend distance of 40 foot.”
M/S/P: Dunn/Bohlig moved to close the public hearing at 7:29 PM. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
M/S/P: Bohlig/Chars moved to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments as presented by staff. Vote: 0-4,
motion failed unanimously.
M/S/P: Bohlig/Dunn moved to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments as presented by staff with the change
of the Bed and Breakfast leaving it as originally worded. Vote: 4-0, motion carried unanimously.
New/Unfinished Business
N/A
Communications/Updates
N/A
Upcoming Meetings
• February 10th, 2025
• February 11th, 2025 – Joint Workshop at 6:30 PM
• March 24th, 2025
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Wendt
Permit Technician
STAFF REPORT
Date: March 24, 2025
REGULAR
Item 4a PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner
REVEIEWED BY: Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner & Jason Stopa, CD Director
AGENDA ITEM: Milestones Daycare at Eagle Point Conditional Use Permit
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future
☒ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
MEP Lino Lakes LLC (the “Applicant”) has submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
application for a daycare center at 8565 Eagle Point Circle in the Eagle Point Development PID
33.029.21.43.0008 (the “Property”). The property was originally used as a Rasmussen College
technical school site until 2024/2025. The applicant is proposing to leave the site in generally the
same condition with minor exterior modifications in the parking lot to add two playgrounds.
Interior modifications to the existing 20,452 square foot building will be needed to accommodate
the daycare use and current fire/building codes. The Daycare will hold approximately 220
children with upwards of 30 employees. The building footprint will not change. The daycare
center use is permitted by conditional use permit in this
district.
REQUEST DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Applicant: MEP Lino Lakes LLC, Jeremy Spaude
Property Owner: Davis Estates LTD
Location: 8565 Eagle Point Cir
Lake Elmo MN, 55042
Request: Conditional Use Permit for daycare center
Site Area: 4.1 acres
Existing Land Use: Vacant (Previously a Rasmussen College)
Existing Zoning: BP- PUD
Surrounding Land Use: North – Undeveloped Parcel Eagle Point Business Park (BP-
PUD)
South – MN DOT Road Right of Way (No Zoning)
East - Undeveloped Tributary MN DOT (BP-PUD)
West – Developed Parcel Eagle Point Business Park (BP-PUD)
Comprehensive Plan: BP – Business Park
Deadline for Action: Application Complete – 2/27/2025
60 Day Deadline – 4/28/2025
Regulations: Article XV Commercial Districts
LEC 105.12.410 Off Street Parking
Article VIII Environmental Performance Standards
ARTICLE XIX Shoreland Management Overlay District
Eagle Point Business Planned Unit Development Standards
ISSUE BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission is being asked to hold a public hearing, review, and make a
recommendation on the requests to approve a conditional use permit for a daycare center facility.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The proposed project involves a change in use for the current site from a trade school (medical/nursing) to
a daycare center. This use is designated as a conditional use under the Eagle Point Business Park’s PUD.
The proposed site design will involve removing some parking area (impervious surface) and replacing the
area with pervious surface for two playgrounds. The changes on site are not expected to affect the
surrounding environment or nearby buildings.
The daycare facility will operate from 7am until 6pm, consistent with the hours of operation at the first
Milestones daycare center in the Old Village area of Lake Elmo. The site will accommodate 30-33 staff
members and roughly 220 children. The peak times for drop-off and pick-ups are between 7-9am and 4-
6pm. The daycare’s operational schedule is not expected to create significant disruptions to the site or its
surroundings. The required parking per code states one space should be available per staff member and
one space per seven students based on occupancy. The applicant meets this requirement by proposing
over 30 additional parking stalls. Given that the applicant has provided over 30 parking spaces above the
required minimum, staff does not anticipate traffic congestion during pick-up and drop-off times, as there
are ample parking spaces available.
CITY AGENCY REVIEW:
This request was distributed to several departments and agencies for review on February 27, 2025. The
following departments provided comments on the applications:
• South Washington Watershed District Email (3/7/2025) – No comment provided.
• Fire Department Memo (3/4/2025)- Provided their standard comments regarding drive lanes,
parking, fire suppression, lock boxes, and fire alarms.
• City Engineer Email (3/7/2025) – No comment provided.
• Landscape Architect (3/7/2025)– Provided a memo requesting plan revisions on the landscape
plan . They also provided comments on the tree preservation requirements. A condition of
approval has been added regarding this memo.
• City of Oakdale (3/7/2025) – No comment provided.
• MN DNR- No comment provided.
• WA County – No comment provided.
RECCOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
Conditional use means a land use or development as defined by ordinance that would not be
appropriate generally but may be allowed with appropriate restrictions as provided by official
controls only upon a finding that all of the following provisions are met. Staff recommends the
following findings:
1. 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 proposed use is not anticipated to
be be detrimental or in any way endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, or general
welfare of the neighborhood.
2. The use or development conforms to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. The site is zoned BP
– Business Park which is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use or development is compatible with the existing neighborhood. The proposed use is permitted
in the Business Park zoning district as a Conditional Use. The surrounding parcels are also zoned
Business Park PUD with the exception of the land directly south which is ROW (Interstate 94) owned
by MNDOT. The proposal is compatible with the existing land uses and development.
4. The proposed use meets all specific development standards for such use listed in the Zoning
Code. The proposed use meets the development standards for daycare center as per LEC 105.12.110.
5. 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 Article XIX (Shoreland Management) and Title 100 (Flood
Plain Management). The proposed use is in the shoreland area and meets the shoreland management
standards. The building is existing and is not proposing changing the footprint. The applicant is
proposing removing impervious surface on site. The proposed use is not in a flood plain management
area.
6. 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. There are minimal changes proposed to the existing
façade and site layout. The proposed use is compatible in appearance with the existing character of the
general vicinity and will not change the essential character of the area.
7. The proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this Chapter to
existing or future neighboring structures. The proposed use of a daycare center is not anticipated to
create a nuisance or be hazardous.
8. The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and
sewer systems and schools or will be served adequately by such facilities and services
provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
The existing property is already served by essential public facilities and services. The proposed use will
be served adequately by essential public facilities and services.
9. 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 proposed use in not anticipated to create excessive additional requirements at public cost for
public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
10. 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 is not antcipated to produce noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odor or excessive traffic that would be
considered detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
11. Vehicular approaches to the property, where present, will not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. There are no proposed changes to the
vehicular approaches, traffic congestion is not antcipated to increase with this proposed use.
12. The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural or scenic
feature of major importance. The proposed use is not anticipated to negatively impact natural or scenic
features.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant must obtain all other necessary City, State, and other governing body permits and
approvals before the commencement of any construction activity on the site. These may include,
but not limited to, City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency stormwater permit,
SWWD Watershed District permit, DNR, approval of revised plans from the City Engineer, and a
building permit.
2. The applicant must address the comments in the Landscape Architect memo dated March 6, 2025
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
3. If substantial construction has not taken place within 12 months of the City’s approval, the
conditional use permit and variance shall become void.
4. Any expansion or modification of the parking lot or playgrounds shall require a conditional use
permit amendment, this does not apply to typical maintenance.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A public hearing notice was sent to surrounding property owners on March 10th, 2025 and published in
the Stillwater Gazette on March 14th, 2025. Staff has not received any public comments at this time.
OPTIONS:
The Planning Commission may:
• Recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
• Recommend approval of the requests with conditions.
• Recommend denial of the request, citing findings of fact for denial.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request from MEP Lino
Lakes LLC to construct a daycare center in the Eagle Point Business Park.
“Move to recommend approval of the request from MEP Lino Lakes LLC, approving a conditional use
permit for a daycare facility at 8565 Eagle Point Circle.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Land Use Application Materials
2) Fire Department Memos dated March 4, 2025
3) Landscaping Review Memo dated March 7, 2025
4) Public Comment
LAKE ELMO FIRE DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, and Public Education
March 4, 2025
Ashley Monterusso, Planner
City of Lake Elmo
Re: Milestones Eagle Point, 8565 Eagle Point Cir N
Prepared by: Anthony Svoboda, Fire Marshal
Approved by: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
Applicable Codes:
• 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code
• 2020 Minnesota State Building Code
• Lake Elmo Fire Department Fire Code Policies
• NFPA 13, 2016 edition
• NFPA 13D, 2016 edition
Fire Department Comments:
1) All roads and drive lanes shall meet the Lake Elmo Fire Department requirements for widths and turning
radiuses.
2) An approved signage and marking plan shall be determined for all No Parking and Fire Lane access roads. On-
street parking shall be provided in approved locations following review by Engineering and Public Works. Parking
shall be prohibited on both sides of private drive lanes.
3) Building address numbers shall be plainly visible from the street fronting the property and shall be contrasting
color from the background. Size and placement of address numbers shall be approved by the fire and planning
departments.
4) A fire sprinkler system shall be maintained in commercial buildings in accordance with the Minnesota State Fire
Code and Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code. A permit is required prior to work.
a. Fire Department sprinkler connection locations shall be approved prior to installation.
b. FCD location is currently proposed in a fenced in area. Confirm access ability to fenced in area or move
FDC.
5) A fire alarm system shall be installed in Group I-4 buildings in accordance with the Minnesota State Fire Code
(907.2.6.4) and Lake Elmo Ordinances. A permit is required prior to work.
a. Smoke detection is required in corridors as per code.
6) An emergency responder radio coverage amplifier shall be installed throughout the building if the fire
department determines that signal strength is not reliable.
LAKE ELMO FIRE DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, and Public Education
“Proudly Serving Neighbors and Friends”
7) An exterior door numbering system shall be utilized to determine exterior doors on all sides of the building.
Door numbering convention shall be approved by the fire department prior to installation.
8) A KNOX rapid access lockbox shall be installed in an approved location, on all commercial buildings.
a. Multiple KNOX rapid access lockboxes may be required as determined by the fire department.
b. The building currently has an outdated DAMA box that will need to be replaced.
9) KNOX locking Fire Department Connection Caps shall be installed on all fire department connections.
10) All gates, whether manual or electric, shall be accompanied by either a KNOX lock or KNOX gate control switch
for rapid access.
a. For playground gates, a key in the KNOX box will be acceptable.
11) All parking areas shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 75,000
pounds.
12) Locations of all EV charging stations or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment shall be reviewed and installed in
approved locations. All electric vehicle supply equipment installed in the apartment building underground
parking area may require additional fire suppression considerations and restrictions on installation
locations. An electric vehicle supply equipment plan is required. This plan shall be reviewed by the fire
department, building contractor, building owner and building insurance provider.
Questions, clarifications, or the request to provide code documents can be made using the contact information listed
below.
Respectfully,
Memorandum
800 Washington Avenue North, Suite 207
Minneapolis, MN 55401
March 6, 2025
TO : ASHLEY MONTERUSSO
FROM: SARAH EVENSON, PLA
RE: MILESTONES AT EAGLE POINT CUP LANDSCAPE AND TREE PRESERVATION PLAN REVIEW
SUBMITTALS
1. Concept Plan Submittal, dated 2/27/2025, received 2/27/2025
REVIEW HISTORY
1. 3/06/2025 CUP Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan Review
LOCATION: 8565 Eagle Point Circle, south of Hudson Blvd, east of Inwood Ave, and north of I-94. Parcel
ID: 3302921430008
CURRENT LAND USE CATEGORY: Business Park PUD
ADJACENT AND SURROUNDING LAND USE: Business Park PUD, with MU-BP guided as future
land use to the north across Hudson Blvd.
SPECIAL LANDSCAPE PROVISIONS: none
TREE PRESERVATION PLAN: 105. 12. 470
• A tree preservation plan has been submitted that indicates fewer than 30% of the caliper inches of
significant trees on site are proposed to be removed. No tree replacements will be necessary.
• Prior to approval, applicant must clearly show tree preservation fencing extents on the plans (that
correspond to the trees’ critical root zones (CRZs) per code, to ensure that existing trees to be
preserved are not impacted during demolition or construction. Of particular concern are trees #8, #9,
#10, #12, #16, #19, #30, #31, #32, and #37. Some of these trees have CRZs that may extend beneath
surrounding pavement that is set to be removed. The applicant’s intent to preserve these trees is
laudable, and they are valuable to keep if possible. Despite potential CRZ impacts, it is worth trying to
preserve these trees; however, curb and pavement removal around these trees must be done very
carefully and avoid unnecessary excavation.
• Applicant should provide removals and grading plans with notes that clearly articulate the approach
to pavement removals, grading, and landscape restoration around these trees.
• Trees numbers 9, 10, and 16 are oaks, which it is important not to wound or otherwise damage
between the dates of March 15 and October 31 in order to prevent the spread of oak wilt. Measures
must be taken to ensure that any oak trees pruned or trimmed have any cut areas sealed with an
appropriate nontoxic tree wound sealant.
March 6, 2025
Milestones at Eagle Point
Memorandum 2
LANDSCAPE PLAN: 105.12.480
• Prior to approval, please make the following adjustments to the plans in order to meet code:
o Clearly title each sheet. Currently, titles only appear to be shown on the sheet index.
o Provide removals and grading plans (include tree preservation fencing on each)
o Revise hatching symbols for improved readability. Currently the concrete walk to remain, new
concrete walk, and pervious turf symbols are difficult to decipher.
o Indicate the species of proposed trees (not merely the genus).
o Replace the city standard tree planting detail with one that is not blurry.
o Provide a note indicating provisions for irrigation/watering of the trees through the 2-year warranty
period
o Ensure that the requirements of 105.12.480 (b) (7) are met (trees shall be planted ten feet away
from utilities including water and sewer stubs)
o Given that only three trees are required, requirements for tree composition (evergreen/deciduous
trees) may be waived.
RECOMMENDATION:
The landscape and tree preservation plans must be revised and resubmitted to address the items in this
memo.
Sarah Evenson, PLA (MN)
City of Lake Elmo Municipal Landscape Architect
P: (262) 391-7653 E: sarah@hkgi.com
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: 3/24/2025
MOTION
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Conditional Use Permit and Variance Extension Request – Animal Inn
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted Resolution 2014-044 and Resolution 2024-043 on April 16th, 2024,
approving a structure setback variance and conditional use permit amendment for the expansion
of the Animal Inn facilities. The ordinance requires substantial construction within 12 months of
the date on which the conditional use permit and variance was granted. Otherwise, the council,
after receiving recommendation from the planning commission, may extend the permit for such
additional period, as it deems appropriate. The current conditional use permit deadline is April
16th, 2025.
Katie and Corwin Cheng of Animal Inn (the “Applicants”) are making progress on the conditions
of approval but will require additional time to achieve the substantial construction requirement.
The applicants submitted a 24-month extension request to the City on February 26th, 2025. The
applicants have had to delay their project implementation due to construction costs. The logistics
of connecting new and existing buildings has also proven to be time consuming. The extension
will allow the small business additional time to prepare for project expenses and to create water
connection plans with contractors.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to City Council to consider
the extension of the conditional use permit and variance deadline to April 16th, 2027?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The applicants are requesting a 24-month extension of their conditional use permit to work
through the conditional use permit conditions. As part of the conditional use permit extension the
variance must also be extended.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
OPTIONS
1) Recommend extension the conditional use permit deadline to April 16th 2027
2) Recommend rejection of the extension request.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the request to extend the
Conditional Use Permit Deadline.
2
“Move to recommend approval of an extension of the conditional use permit and variance
deadline for the Animal Inn project to April 16th 2027.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution 2025-XX
2. Original Approvals - Resolutions 2014-044 and Resolution 2024-043
3. Extension Letter Request
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
VARIANCE FOR ANIMAL INN
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Corwin and Katie Cheng of Animal Inn Pet Resort and Spa Inc 8633 34th St
Lake Elmo MN 55042 (the “Applicant”), submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (the
“City”) for an amendment to their existing conditional use permit and variance to expand their
facility capacity on the property located at 8611 24th St (PID 16.209.21.43.0013,
16.029.21.43.0001, and 16.029.21.42.0011) (the “Property), a copy of which is on file in the City
of Lake Elmo Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, on April 16th 2024, the Lake Elmo City Council adopted Resolution 2014-
044 approving the conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, City Code also requires substantial completion of the project within twelve
months of approval to remain valid; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a request for an extension to the conditional
use permit and variance deadline to allow for additional time to address remaining conditions of
the conditional use permit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council does hereby
approve an extension to the deadline for recording the conditional use permit deadline to April
16th 2027
Passed and duly adopted this 1st day of April 2025, by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
______________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
From:Katie Cheng
To:Sophia Jensen
Cc:Corwin Cheng; Ashley Monterusso
Subject:Re: Animal Inn CUP and Variance Progress
Date:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:33:34 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution.
Hi Sophia,
Sorry, trying again!
With the current building materials pricing increase and with having to figure out the logistics of
how to connect the entire facility to city water and not just the new build we would like to ask
for a two year extension on our CUP and variance.
If you need anything else from me let me know! Thank you again for your help!
Katie
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MEMORANDUM
Meeting Date: March 24, 2025
To: Lake Elmo Planning Commission
From: Nathan Fuerst, AICP, Consulting Planner
Jenni Faulkner, Consulting Senior Planner
Subject: Planning Commission Training
Action Requested: Review the contents of this memo and come to the meeting prepared with any
questions.
Overview
The Planning Commission plays a key role in the governance of Lake Elmo. City community development
staff have held yearly trainings for the Planning Commission to help educate or refresh the commission
on its roles and responsibilities. Bolton and Menk staff have been asked to assist the City’s community
development department in this task.
Purpose
Commission members who are new (and even continuing members!) are well served by periodic
training. This is critical because a well-trained commission works more smoothly for the community,
members feel more fulfilled, and less risk is presented to the City as a result of land use decisions. It is
common practice to hold instruction for City Commissions and Councils on an annual basis. One way to
do this is with a League of Minnesota Cities training, which commissioners have been offered and can
complete at any time. In-person trainings are often most desired to facilitate a back-and-forth
discussion.
Content
This discussion will cover the basics of Community Planning, a discussion on the City’s zoning ordinance,
and information commonly referenced by Planning Commissions. An agenda is appended to this report.
Do you have a question or request for content? Please feel free to reach out to
Sophia Jensen, Senior Planner.
Next Steps
This is a training; no action is required by the Commission.
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City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission
Planning 101
March 24, 2025
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. What is Planning (PowerPoint)
3. Current Planning Trends
4. 2050 Comprehensive Planning Process
5. Open Discussion/Q & A
6. LMC Handbook for MN Cities, Chapter 13 – Comprehensive Planning, Land Use, and City-Owned
Land (handout)
7. Questions?
Other Resources:
• Current Developments Map – Link Here
• Imagine 2050 – Metropolitan Council Decennial Comprehensive Plan Update – Link Here
• LMC Planning Commissioner Training – Link Here