Lake Elmo City Planning Commission - 05/27/2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Bersian Shores third edition minor subdivision

Zoning map amendment for Bersian Shores property

Primrose School Daycare conditional use permit

Areas of Interest (6)

  • Estate planning drives minor subdivision of 134-acre rural agricultural property.
  • City zoning error from 2005 corrected to facilitate estate planning subdivision.
  • Primrose School daycare introduces 192-child capacity facility into Bridgewater development.
  • Concerns over traffic speed and pedestrian safety on Stillwater Way near new daycare.
  • Implementation of advanced UV filtration and pump systems for storm water reuse at daycare site.
  • Planning Commission vacancy open for public application.

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda of the Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 planning commission.

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of the Bersian Shores third edition minor subdivision and zoning map amendment.

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of conditional use permit for Primrose Schools daycare facility.

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (1)

Unlike a school you know there's not one point that school starts right the traffic is coming in and peak drop off times are 7:30 to 8:30.

— Marvin Wensman
Traffic ImpactAddressing traffic concerns for the proposed daycare.

People (3)

SophiaStaff Planner

Presented planning staff reports and recommendations for land use requests.

Marvin WensmanRepresentative

Representing Primrose Schools; noted the franchise owners are local residents.

1 quote

“Unlike a school you know there's not one point that school starts right the traffic is coming in.”

Explaining daycare traffic patterns.

Brendan BarEngineer

Engineer with Stantech Consulting Services specializing in storm water management.

Places Mentioned

9579 45th StreetBridgewater development11899 Upper 40th StreetStillwater BoulevardStillwater WayIdeal Avenue

Events & Meetings (5)

  • May 27, 2025, 6:39 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
  • June 3, 2025 - Scheduled City Council Review
  • June 9, 2025 - Meeting Cancelled
  • June 23, 2025 - Next Meeting
  • May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM - Washington County Open House
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