03-23-2016 Council - Joint Advisory Boards Special Meeting Minutes

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SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED March 23, 2016 48 - AUAR done for the site in 2015; 49 - Comprehensive plan implications for the site; 50 - Zoning map implications for the site; 51 - Master planning; 52 - Parks and open space planning; 53 - Connections to future development (train connections, commercial facilities); 54 - Land use planning (density and consistency with the city's comprehensive plan); 55 - Lot area exhibit showing lot sizes/house types; 56 - Plans to model all types of homes at the entrance to the development; 57 - Entry features for the development area (bridge, park concept); 58 - Streets planned within the development with green space to be maintained by the 59 development; 60 - A recreation center complex (5,000 sq ft). 61 !, 62 Next steps for the proposed development will be advisory board review and hearings. '�, 63 ', 64 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS �'�, 65 66 Environmental Board Member Barbara Bor asked about signaling planned for the development i 67 area and Community Development Director Grochala reviewed plans for streets, including 68 signaling standards, and noted that signals will be possible and a part of design planning. 69 70 There were questions raised about the drainage system and whether it leads to the lakes that are 71 being created within the development. Mr. Grochala explained the current ditch system and the 72 drainage study that has been underway for the northeast area of the city; that impacts the 73 development area and involves the lake in the development. The lake itself would provide 74 irrigation water for the development. 75 76 A question arose about density and affordability and Community Development Director Grochala 77 explained that housing fitting into the affordable category isn't a part of the development at this 78 time. He explained how density is phased and planned so that it generally increases toward the 79 commercial area to the south. Roads would be designed to carry a balanced amount of traffic. 80 81 In a discussion about transportation and the lack of commercial within the development, Mr. 82 Grochala noted that recent improvements to the intersection of 35E and CSAH 14 were key, and 83 along with improvements coming through a new drainage plan that in turn encourages more 84 rooftops in the area, will draw commercial to the area. 85 86 Mayor Reinert concurred, adding that one benefit of a master plan is that development doesn't 87 occur piecemeal. He noted that a more dense development was originally planned for this site but 88 this is scaled down and still provides some of the density called for in the city's comp plan. The 89 mayor noted his favor with the quick build -out of parks and the inclusion of a community center; 90 those elements will be present for residents very early rather than fifteen or so years down the line. 91 He said that overall he feels the development is a good addition to Lino Lakes but he still wants to 92 hear any concerns from board members as they review the plans. 93 94 'The group discussed the availability of single level living space with development representative 95 Rick Packer outlining some single family styles that have a generational element. 96 2