HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-80 PZMLAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION, JUNE 23, 1980
Commissioner Crombie called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.rn.
ROLL CALL: Fraser, Lyall, Dreher, Lundquist, Prince, Michels (7:45)
Absent: Gifford, Curran, Malden, and Forsblad.
MINUTES: June 9, 1980 - Corrections - Oakwood Animal Hospital,
paragraph 2, delete last two lines and add "he was willing
to comply with the regulations". Page 3, T.hurmes, Vote
6-0-3. Page 3, Willard Morton, paragraph 1, should read...
40A to the W.
Fraser moved, seconded by Dreher to approve the minutes
of June 23, 1980, as .amended. Motion carried 6•-0•-1. Prince
abstaining.
SIiORELAND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - PUBLIC HEARING: The Commission
reviewed the DNR letter of. June 3, 1980, noting the
necessary changes to the Shoreland Ordinance.
Prince moved, seconded by Fraser, to recommend the City
Council amend the Shoreland Ordinance 7908, Section 301.070
E. 2. k. Covered Surface/ to read "No move than one-third
(1/3) of the lot shall be covered by impervious surface";
and Section 301.070 E. 2. e. Surface Water Identification
Table , remove DNR Identification Numbers for streams.
There was no audience continent,
Motion carried 7--0.
Lundquist questioned the clarity of "High Flood Mark"
definition. The Administrator will check the DNR def-
inition for a possible typo.
FEDERAL LAND CO. - CONCEPT PLAN: Martin Colon and Carl Dale presented
a concept plan for a 60A parcel located at Highway 12 (1-94)
and proposed County 19.
Mr. Dale presented the concept plan stating that the adopted
land use plan for the City does not provide for the uses
proposed. IIe is not requesting any rezoning, at this time.
The proposal .includes: 1. A Commercial area in an island,
created. by the frontage road, and the interchange; 2. A
14 acre parcel to situate a shopping center on; 3. A
Multiple housing (apartment) area; 4. A warehouse area
and a residential area that will form a buffer from the commercial
area to the adjoining residential area. No utilities serve
this area. The present plan calisfor 1/4 mile of Commercial
along I--94 and does not include all the commercial proposed for
this property. The developers are proposing to extend the
commercial area back to 1/2 mile, Mr. Colon asked if the
commercial area is 1/4 mile back from the highway inter-
change as well as I-94 itself? Because of the Highway,
the proposed commercial cannot be located in the first
1,000 ft.; 23% of the entire site is roadway. He also
stated, that the County would li]ce to set elevations, sites,
etc., for County 19 and include the Federal Land property,
at that time.
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 23, 1980
FEDERAL LAND COMPANY: Property north of the 1/4 mile commercial
is zoned RR, or one home per 10A.
On -site sewer is proposed for the shopping center, with the
property to the west to be used for ponding and drainfields,
until utilities are extended -to the -site. Storm sewers
are proposed around the center, and wells will, provide
water. No specific plans have been drawn up on the
septic system. Federal wishes to work within the confines
of the Comp Plan, with the proposed development to begin
between 1984-86. This request permits 'lead' time to
organize such a development. Development is not proposed
before the completion of I-•94.
The Planning Commission discussed the proposed development
to the south, Colby Lake in Woodbury, safety along I--94,
and premature planning before County 19 construction. Prince
expressed concern about a shopping center being on the
corner, of the road leading into the park. Does the City
want this much commercial so close to the Regional Park?
Fraser stated she feels a coordinated plan for the area is
better and more controlable than individual developments.
Michels commented on the 1/4 mile extension of the com-
mercial area into the rural residential zone. Dreher feels
since County 19 will run along the east edge of the property,
the commercial area will act as a buffer for the noise
generated by County 19, as well as I-94. Because of the
unique circumstances; the east boundary of the property is
County 19, proposed to be a large, high volume road, the
Commission did not see a problem denying 1,/2 mile com-
mercial zoning to other property owners,who might apply for
an extension of the commercial area. Prince noted that
the type of commercial proposed by Mr. Colon is not
Highway Commercial, as provided by the Comp Plan.
Lundquist moved, seconded by Dreher, to recommend the City
Council approve the Concept Plan for Martin Colon, Federal
Land Co. Discussion: Reasons for approval are as follows:
1. This Concept Plan addresses needs not considered in
the Comp Plan in a desirable way.
2. Examples of other centers (Cobblestone Mall) have been
looked upon favorably and are assets to their areas.
3. This is a long-term plan, working in cooperation with
all governmental agencies, the City, Valley Branch, and
Mn/DOT.
4. This plan complements and is compatible with the
corridor for County 19, which will service residents south
of 1-94 and Lake Elmo.
5. The development will act as a noise buffer for Highway
12 (I-94) and County 19, thus eliminating the need for
noise buffer or fencing.
Motion carried 6-1. Prince voting nay. She would rather
see highway business in this location and general business
kept within the Old Village.
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 23, 1980
CONSERVENCY REGULATIONS: Tabled untilJuiy 26.
WOODBURY COMMENTS ON LAKE ELMO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Next meeting.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Administrator explained the Council's
rational for not purchasing liability insurance.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:30
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 23, 1980
7:30 P.M. ---- Meeting convenes
Minutes, June 9 meeting
7:45 P.M. ---- Public Hearing --Amendments
to Shoreland Ordinance
(see June 3 letter from DNR)
8:00 P.M. Concept Plan --Federal Land Co.
8:30 P.M.
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Conservancy Regulations
- Woodbury comments on Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan
- Liability Insurance