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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-70 PZMPLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE VILLOE OF LAKE ELMO, MTPiNESOTA Minutes of Meeting of August 24, 1970 Meeting Place: Lake Elmo Village Council Chambers Members Present: J. Evert, B. Folz, W. Lundquist, E. Tomlianovich, D. T. Torseth, M. Eder Absent: L. Kirvida Boorman Others Attending: Mayor C. Brookman, Councilman R. Watson, Councilman L. Shervheim, Clerk D. Mehsikomer, Carl Dale of Midwest Planning. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman, Wm. Lundquist. J. Evert moved to accept minutes of July 27, 1970 meeting following each members reading of a copy of such minute$. Motion seconded by B. Folz. Motion carried -6aye. B. Folz moved to accept minutes of August 11, 1970 meeting following each members reading of a copy of such minutes as prepared by J. Evert, acting secretary for the meeting. Motion seconded by J. Evert. Motion carried -- 6 aye. E. Tomljanovich motion that the actions taken at the August 11, 1970, which lacked a quoram, be ratified by the members now present representing a quorum. Motion seconded by B. Folz. J. Evert discussed 3M Club Trap & Skeet Shooting Special Use Permit, Adjacent owners are concerned about ability to sell their real estate at a future date. 3M Club has indicated it would terminate its permit when development occurred in the area. It appears this would have to be a requirement of the permit. Also the matter may only be resolved with the Club giving such agreement to the property owners in writing. No further action was taken on the permit. PROPOSED AGREEMENT FORMAT Upon any development and subsequent occupation of the adjacent Friedrich or Emerson properties, 3M agrees to cease all further operation of this range upon request of the Village Council. That copies of statements by 3M, to the adjacent property owners, Friedrich or Emerson or their successors, will cease trap and skeet shooting operations upon development and subsequent occupation of such adjacent property. The meeting continued as a joint meeting with council members present at 8:00pm with Carl Dale to discuss comprehensive plan/development in the village. Mr. Dale stated that Lake Elmo is in the second tier of development from the urban center. Some additional comments noted: * Growth Projections of Village by year 198 5--� of land area devel ope d by year 2000-- of land area developed * Public policy in State must change or taxes will go up, up----_--.. urban development must be controlled and directed. * Attempts should be directed at not allowing zoning, etc. to fit everybody. * In summary, Lake Elmo has the opportunity adjust, control and direct its urban development. (scattering of development leaves expensive service costs -- cluster and open space approach important factors in minimiaing service costs.) .Minutes continued-- 2 Planning Advisory Committee, Village of Lake Elmo Considerable discussion of a Trail System within the community concluded with agreement that the commission would submit a proposal to adopt the Trail System to the Council. Manor C. Brockman suggested that since the village has no formal recreation committee -- the planning'advisory commission should assume this function utilizing a sub committee, if that proves necessary. The Council are planning to present the Park Acquisition proposal to voters at the December 1970 election, provided all the proper park/playground planning can be prepared for presentat=on to the voters in time. Such as a 5 year park/playground development program. Approved and recommend to the Village Council for adoption by ordinance, the following: Minimum lot size. 1. On lots in presently existing plats, building permits will be issued if the lots complied with ordinances of Lake Elmo and East Oakdale in effect prior to January 1, 1970 or date of merger. 2. On all new plats after the date of this Ordinance, minimum lot size shall be one acre except that the minimum lot size shall be 5 acres in land zoned agricultural. 3. In all land not a part of existing plats ,as of the date of this ordinance; no building permits for residences shall be issued for a parcel of land of less than one acre except that in land zoned agricultural, no building permit Shall be issued for a residence on less than five acres of land. 3M Club Trap & Skeet Shooting Special Use Permit Reviewed Special Use Permit conditions and restrictions proposed by 3M Club ( Cottage Grove as amended). Added requirements of a Range Safety Officer. Council should review East Oakdale previous requirements. Commission recommends special use permit with the above conditions and restrictions as proposed and amended with the property owner termination agreement.