Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting - 05/12/2025

Friday, October 24, 2025

Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting agenda

Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Review of residential development project by MI Homes and Rachel Development

Preliminary plat, Planned Unit Development (PUD), and comprehensive plan amendment

Review of site layout, infrastructure, and landscaping revisions

Discussion of PUD flexibilities, setbacks, and building design standards

Analysis of parking, traffic, sidewalk connectivity, and tree preservation

Votes (2)

Approve the May 12th meeting agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member

Approve the April 14th meeting minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member

Notable Quotes (3)

Staff are not supportive at this time of deviating from the vinyl requirement. That is a policy decision that the city planning commission or city council can make.

Nathan
Building materials/Design standardsAddressing the developer's proposed use of vinyl siding.

The vinyl siding is not appropriate at all. I mean, we're supposed to have quality development and people are going to be buying these units.

Unnamed Chair
Building materialsDebating building quality standards.

The major change probably is a 28 foot wide street through the center of the development... It is going to give a better look and feel for the development as a whole.

Emily Becker
Site designDetailing design revisions for the townhome area.

People (3)

NathanStaff/Planner

City staff member providing technical analysis and recommendations to the Planning Commission.

Places Mentioned

Lake ElmoFifth Street NorthIsland TrailInwood Development Site

Events & Meetings (2)

  • May 12, 2025, 6:30 PM
  • April 14, 2025 (Previous meeting/tabling date)
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Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting - 05/12/2025 - Lake Elmo Recorder