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DATE: 11/13/2024 MOTION AGENDA ITEM: Planning Commission 2025 Work Plan SUBMITTED BY: Sophia Jensen, City Planner
BACKGROUND: Per Section 3.12.280 of the Lake Elmo City Code, the Planning Commission is tasked with reviewing and recommending an annual work plan. Staff built off the 2024 work plan to establish the 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation on the proposed Planning Commission Work Plan for 2025. DETAILS AND ANALYSIS:
The work plan follows a similar ranking system to the Parks Commission work plan with a priority system of 1-5 (1 being the highest priority). Items that have been completed in the 2024 work plan include the following: 1. Housekeeping amendments identified in 2023 were completed in two batches, both approved in
February. 2. The Sign Ordinance was reviewed and amended, approved in August. 3. The OP PUD Ordinance was reviewed and amended, approved in October. 4. Planning Commission training was held in May. 5. Streamline policies/procedures was completed with the hire of three new Community
Development staff (Director, Planner, Assistant). 6. The City is making the transition from PermitWorks to Cloud Permit. This new software has a planning and code enforcement module. 7. Educational materials on active land use projects have been added to the City’s website under the planning & zoning tab. This was initiated in January and updated quarterly.
8. The CIP is being reviewed at this meeting. OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of the Planning Commission 2025 Work Plan 2. Recommend amendments to the Planning Commission 2025 Work Plan
FISCAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the following motion:
“Motion to recommend approval of the 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan as presented by Staff.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan
2. Proposed 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan
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2024 Planning Commission Work Plan
Reviewed by the Planning Commission: 11/13/2023_ Reviewed by the City Council: 3/6/2024
Key
Status C – Complete
IP – In Progress
PL Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority)
Project and Description PL Status
Code Amendments
• Process the package of clean up amendments identified by City Staff in 2023.
3 C
• Review and update the City’s sign ordinance. 2 IP
• Review the City’s OP-PUD ordinance. 3
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Planning Commission review of City Capital Improvement Plan for
consistency with Comprehensive Plan.
3
Other Planning Initiatives
• Provide training to Planning Commission. 2
• Hold a quarterly joint Planning Commission City Council work session.
2
• Streamline and improve policies/procedures for handling of routine land matters, including but not limited to variances, site plan review, setbacks et al;
1 IP
• When possible, add Planning Module from Permit works or equivalent to track planning and zoning applications.
4 IP
• Create educational materials that may include a brochure, website, or other publication to communicate the intended and planned
development patterns in the urbanizing area.
5 C
Ongoing Planning Activities
• Zoning Map Amendments – as amendments are requested. 1
• Zoning Code Amendments – as amendments are requested. 1
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments – as amendments are requested. 1
1
2025 Planning Commission Work Plan
Reviewed by the Planning Commission: 11/13/2024 Reviewed by the City Council: 2/18/2025
Key
Status C – Complete
IP – In Progress
PL Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority)
Project and Description PL Status
Code Amendments
•Process the housekeeping amendments identified by City Staff in2024.
2
•Review MN Cannabis regulations and add zoning/licensingrequirements
3 IP
•Review the Old Village Area Zoning and Future Land Use Maps inresponse to the Old Village Study Conducted in 2024
4
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
•Planning Commission complete their annual review of City Capital
Improvement Plan for consistency with Comprehensive Plan.
2
Other Planning Initiatives
•Provide annual training to Planning Commission.2
•Hold annual joint Planning Commission City Council work session.2 2/11/25
•Promote sustainability through the Gold Leaf, B3 and GreenStepsprograms
4
•Implement an interactive city map for residents 2
Ongoing Planning Activities
•Zoning Code Amendments – as amendments are requested.1
•Comprehensive Plan Amendments – as amendments are requested.1
•Zoning Map Amendments – as amendments are requested.1