HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - Planning Commission WorkplanCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
DATE: 2-15-2023
ITEM: City Council and Planning Commission Joint Work Session
SUBMITTED BY: Sophia Jensen, City Planner
SUMMARY:
The intent of the Planning Commission and City Council Joint Workshop is to address the following
items:
1.Review the 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
2.Discuss Recruitment and Retention of Commissioners
2023 WORKPLAN DETAILS:
Planning Department Staff has updated the Planning Commission Work Plan for 2023. The Planning
Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed plan at the 12-12-22 Planning
Commission Meeting.
Attached are the activities that have been completed from the 2022 Work Plan as well as items for the
2023 Work Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
•2023 Planning Department Work Plan
1
2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission: 12/12/22
Accepted by the City Council: _______
Key
Status C – Complete (delete once accepted by City Council)
IP – In Progress
PL Priority Level (1-5 with 1 being the highest priority. Level 4 or 5
may be an indicator of lack of personnel/time)
Project and Description PL Status
Zoning Map Amendments
Code Amendments
•Update PUD ordinance to better match City’s current
objectives in granting a PUD.
1 IP
•Amend the Medium Density Residential District (MDR) to
match the comp plan density and adjust the lot sizes to
enable the range allowed in the comp plan
1 C
•Refine and continue to process the package of “clean up”
code amendments from 2021
2 C
•Update the landscape ordinance to provide clarity for
developers as to expectations and long-term responsibility.
2 IP
Comprehensive Planning
•Planning Commission review of City Capital Improvement
Plan for consistency with Comprehensive Plan. Annual
requirement.
3 Ongoing
Other Planning Initiatives
•Provide training to Planning Commission 2
•Hold a joint Planning Commission City Council work session 2
•Streamline & Improve Policies/Procedures for the handling of
routine land matters including but not limited to variances, site
plan review, setbacks et al;
1 Ongoing
•Update Permits and Land Use Applications to be more
concise, include a checklist, and be electronic (fillable)
2 C
•Rebuild the Planning Department in light of departures.
Allocate work according to strengths, expectations, and
interests. Hire a Code Enforcement Officer (22/23)
1 C
•When possible, add Planning Module from Permit Works (or
equivalent) to track planning and zoning applications.
4
2
•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
Ongoing
•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
2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Prepared by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission: 12/12/22
Accepted by the City Council: _______
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
• Update PUD ordinance to better match City’s current
objectives in granting a PUD.
1 IP
• Update the landscape ordinance to provide clarity for
developers as to expectations and long-term responsibility.
1 IP
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Planning Commission review of City Capital Improvement
Plan for consistency with Comprehensive Plan. Annual
Requirement.
3
Other Planning Initiatives
• Provide training to Planning Commission 2
• Hold a 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 ongoing
• When possible, add Planning Module from Permit works or
equivalent to track planning and zoning applications.
4
• 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
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