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RESOLUTION 08- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELg RIVER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE (MORATORIUM) ON THE APPROVAL OF FLAG LOT SUBDIVISIONS FOR SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, State Statutes, Section 462.355 Subd. 4 authorizes a City to enact an interim ordinance for the purpose of considering the adoption or amendment of official controls as defined in Chapter 462; and WHEREAS, The Elk River City Council (City CouncIl) finds that flag lots are not adequately addressed by the City's current official controls; and WHEREAS, The City Council fords that there is the possibility of additional requests fox flag lots; and WHEREAS, The City Council fords that the city's current official controls need to be updated to define and adequately address flag lots and other new developments with respect lot requirements; and WHEREAS, The City Council desires to review and make necessary changes to the City's Official Controls to ensure that the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and visitors of Elk River are preserved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota: 1. A Moratorium is hereby established, prohibiting the approval of flag lot subdivisions, defined as a lot so shaped and designed that the main building area is setback from the street on which it fronts and includes an access strip connection to the main building site with the frontage street. 2. The City Council directs the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission to complete an analysis of issues associated with flag lots and develop an advisory recommendation for the City Council to consider regarding potential City Ordinance amendments. Passed and adopted this 17th day of March, 2008. Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk S:\PLANNING bLAIN\Case Piles\4A\Fiag lots\Moratozium zes.doe