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LAKE ELMO
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-055
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT FOR LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SALES WITH CONDITIONS
AT 9591 60TH ST N
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Yamile Gonzalez, DBA QBAN Properties, LLC, MYP Landscape Supply,
LLC, & Valdes Lawn Care & Snow Removal (the "Applicant") has submitted an application to
the City of Lake Elmo (the "City") for a Conditional Use Permit amendment for the expansion of
a landscape supply sales business at 9591 60'" St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (PID#0302921120001)
(the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on said matter on
July 13th, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its report and
recommendation to the City Council as part of a Staff Memorandum dated August 5th, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said matter at its August 5th, 2026 meeting; and
NOW, TIIEREFORE, 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 Ordinance, Section 105.12.290.
2. That all the submission requirements of said Section 105.12.290 have been met by the
Applicant.
3. That the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment is for the expansion of a landscape
supply sales business.
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 proposed
use should not be detrimental or in any way endanger the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
5. The use or development conforms to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. The
proposal conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.
THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO
6. The use or development is compatible with the existing neighborhood. If the proposed
text amendments are approved, the proposed expansion would be permitted in the
Agricultural District as a Conditional Use. Surrounding properties are residential, and
the proposed expansion meets the required setbacks and landscape screening.
7. The proposed use meets all specific development standards for such use listed in the
Zoning Code. If the proposed text amendments are approved, the proposed expansion
would meet the specific development standards.
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 Article XIX (Shoreland
Management) and Title 100 (Flood Plain Management). The proposed use is not in a
flood plain management or Shoreland area.
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 proposed expansion should
be compatible in appearance with the existing character of the general vicinity and
should not change the essential character of the area. Screening and buffering will be
required of the site.
10. The proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this
Chapter to existing or future neighboring structures. The proposed expansion should not
be hazardous or create a nuisance.
11. 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 proposed use should be served adequately by essential public
facilities and services.
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 proposed use should not create excessive additional requirements at
public cost for public facilities and services and should not 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 expansion should not produce detrimental noise, smoke, fumes, glare,
odors, or traffic.
14. Vehicular approaches to the property, where present, will not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. The driveway width and
location is not proposed to change. The proposed use should not create traffic
congestion or interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares.
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 impact natural or scenic
features.
THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO
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 approved the request by Yamile Gonzalez, DBA QBAN Properties, LLC, MYP
Landscape Supply, LLC, & Valdes Lawn Care & Snow Removal for a Conditional Use Permit
Amendment for the expansion of a landscape supply sales business at 9591 601b St, subject to the
following conditions of approval:
1. The hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday and 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
2. There shall be an on -site business sign only.
3. No material shall be stored closer than 210 feet south of Highway 36 right of way
4. There shall be no more than 30 cars parked on the site.
5. The screening shall be maintained.
6. Any expansion of area and function shall require a conditional use permit amendment.
7. The applicant shall amend the land use plans to meet the screening requirements from
9597 601J' Street North.
8. The property must meet all required performance standards outlined in LEC 105.12.650
subsection (k) Landscape Supply Sales.
9. The site must obtain necessary watershed permits and meet all Klawitter Pond regulations
set forth by Valley Branch Watershed District.
10. The property owner shall address the plan revisions and future considerations outlined in
the City Engineer memo dated 7/3/2026.
11. All past conditional use permits affiliated with the property shall now be null and void.
12. If business is not expanded into new areas within 12 months of the City's approval, the
conditional use permit shall become void.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026.
CITY OF LAI{E ELMO
(Seal)
ATTEST:
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By:
Charles Cadenhead
Mayor