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CITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 Planning Commission results ,10- -2008 The October 2008 Gem Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chairman Lindner. Present were Commissioners Derek Wippich and. Craig Rafferty. Also present was alternate commission Beth Herzog Mayor Paul Emeott, WBT Planner Tom Riedesel, Brian Harjes, Jim McNulty, and over 40 residents of Gem Lake, whose names are on a sign -in sheet. Lindner added that the minutes will be sent to anyone who wishes to receive them if they provide their email address on the sign in sheet. McNulty idea After a brief introduction by Chairman Lindner, Brian Harjes presented some concept. drawings of an idea for townhouses for portions of the Hillary Farm development. He first showed a drawing from May, 2008, then one dated September, 2008 which he had shared at the City Council workshop on October 6, 2008. He then showed a new idea drawn up earlier in the day before this meeting. After Brian's presentation, Lindner explained the process that must be followed (1997 Comprehensive Plan amendment and zoning ordinance amendment) that give the city the legal methods to review and support/reject a formal proposal. None of these processes have begun so at this point the sole purpose of this meeting is to assess the idea and gauge public comment. To make this project feasible, city water to Hillary Farm is a strongly preferred option over 'individual or community wells. However, this will require placement of pipe under Schueneman Road which presents a logistical hurdle. Lindner explained again the need for amending the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, the need for city water, and the zero -lot line proposal that a PUD would require. He reiterated that there has been no formal proposal from McNulty on this latest plan. Lindner added that either the € 997 comprehensive plan or the 2008 plan will need. to be amended to allow such a change to Hillary Farm because the 2008 plan identifies all of Hillary Farm as single family executive home sites. Derek. Wippich addressed the meeting saying he had been in favor of some type of clustered development in the original Hillary Farm concepts. Craig Rafferty spoke of the need to assess what is best not only for Hillary Farm, but for Gem Lake as a whole. Two Hillary Farm residents, Mike Larking and Gary Tangwell, then addressed the meeting, Both Mike and. Gary were opposed to the idea of townhomes. Mike said he Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemiakemriorg