HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-097 Adopting the LE Design Guidelines and Standards ManualCITY LAKE Or
WASHINGTON COU'LlTYR,
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LAKE ELMO DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo adopted a revised Comprehensive Plan in March of
2013 that calls for the adoption of design standards to promote quality development outcomes in
Lake Elmo; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed multiple drafts of the design standards
manual at several formal meetings dating back to August of 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo held a Stakeholder Workshop on October 29, 2012 to
gather feedback from members of the development community and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a meeting on October 28, 2013 to
consider the adoption of the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2013 the Lake Elmo Planning Commission adopted a motion
to recommend that the City Council approve the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual at a meeting on November 6, 2013; and.
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Manual at a workshop meeting on November
12, 2013; and.
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Lake Elmo Designs Guidelines and Standards
Manual at a meeting on November 19, 2013; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the information received, the City Council makes the
following:
1) That the adoption of the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards :manual is consistent
with the policy guidance of Chapter III — Land Use Plan of the City's Comprehensive Plan,
specifically:
"Following the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will adopt design standards
to ensure the look and feel of future development is compatible with the community vision of
a small town within a rural setting. Standards for building materials, building articulation,
design variety and other requirements should be upheld to ensure the quality of the built
environment is distinctly Lake Elmo. "
2) That the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual meets the intent of
establishing design review provisions and procedures that promote quality development
outcomes in Lake Elmo that are consistent with the City's desired vision for the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the foregoing, the Lake Elmo
City Council hereby approves the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual.
Passed and duly adopted this 19'h day of November 2013 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam 13e11, City Clerk