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DATE: 3/7/2023
MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Commission 2023 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 of the 2022 work plan to establish the 2023
Planning Commission Work Plan.
At the December 12th 2022 Planning Commission meeting the commission reviewed and discussed the
proposed work plan. Commissioners voted to recommend approval of the work plan to City Council.
At the February 15th City Council Workshop Commissioners and Council reviewed the work plan and
discussed each section. No significant changes to the plan were identified.
ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
Should the City Council accept the 2023 Planning Commission work plan as proposed?
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 2022 work plan include the following:
1. Amending the Medium Density Residential zoning district to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Process a package of clean up text amendments from 2021.
3. Update permits and land use applications to be concise, have a checklist, and be fillable.
4. Rebuild the Planning Dept. and hire a Code Enforcement Officer.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the Planning Commission 2023 Work Plan
2. Amend the Planning Commission 2023 Work Plan
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and Planning Commission recommends the following motion:
“Motion to approve the 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
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2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Reviewed by the Lake Elmo Planning Commission: 12/12/22
Reviewed by the City Council: 3/7/2023
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 the PUD ordinance to better match the City’s current
objectives in granting a PUD.
1 C
• 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.
3 Annual
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