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CITY OF GEM LAKE Office of the City Clerk 1369 County Road "E" East z- _ Gem Lake, MN 55110-5231 Telephone: ( 651 ) 426 - 66/443/ Email: ge/miaakecity@aol.com Facsimile:( 6551) 4266 - 6444 Planning Commission Minutes, 8-1-2006 The Gem Lake Planning Commission held its regular meeting Tuesday August 1, 2006 in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Planning Commission members Jim Lindner, Craig Rafferty, and Derek Wippich were present. Also present were Mayor Emeott, Planner Mark Nolan, and new intern Walter Powell. Tommy Ong and family and Patrick O'Phelan and family were present for the start of the meeting. The meeting came to order at approximately 7:OOPM. Ong/O'Phelan possible subdivision Tommy Ong and Patrick O'Phelan introduced to the Planning Commission ideas involving subdividing their lands into smaller parcels. Such subdivision may require rezoning from current R1 to R3. O'Phelan has approached Jim McNulty as a potential buyer of part of any subdivided land. The potential applicants cite too large of yards and high property taxes as possible reasons why subdivision may be appealing to them, though there are many questions to be addressed prior to any possible consideration by the Planning Commission. Accurate surveys will be required, rezoning criteria were explained, sewer capacity issues were raised. Overall there is a need for serious engineering considerations before this process can move ahead. The commission suggested they obtain copies of Ordinances 43 and 58 along with Comprehensive Plan information as a starting point. The potential applicants should also speak with the city zoning administrators for guidance in the process. The commission also suggested they speak with the Ramsey County taxation staff about possible recourse in lowering taxes. Walter Powell Walter Powell introduced himself as the new city intern hired for 200 hours, primarily to help with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update, but for the proverbial "other duties as assigned" clause as well. We welcomed Walter as the newest member of the Gem Lake team. PUD Ordinance We reviewed Paul's draft of the PUD ordinance. It is intended as a conditional use permit vehicle rather than an overlay. Mark Nolan has held preliminary discussions with new city attorney on Paul's draft. Mark, Paul, and the attorney will meet to discuss clarifications, edits, intent, language, etc. Craig Rafferty asked about section 13.11 (7) (a) regarding time limits, which will be part of the meeting to revise this draft. RMU Ordinance We discussed how the draft RMU ordinance will accompany the PUD ordinance in certain applications. This ordinance will be primarily associated with PUD in a specific zoning district. Craig inquired about the need for an RMU if we have a PUD, and Paul responded that the RMU will provide the densities desired. The PUD is more general while the RMU is more specific relating to mixed uses. Solomon Group As the discussion drifted to Hoffman's Corners, Paul indicated the Solomon Group was selected as the redevelopment agency with Damon Farber as the landscape architect. 1997 Comprehensive Plan Since RMU is not mentioned at all in the 1997 comp plan, and PUD is only suggested, the City will likely need to amend the 1997 comp plan to allow for actual PUD and RMU authorizations. Mark Nolan will review the needed