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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />OCTOBER 11, 1995 <br />Mr. Wessel indicated economic development continues to <br />get inquiries regarding the construction of metal <br />buildings in Lino Lakes for industrial and commercial <br />uses. A real need exists for clarification of the <br />existing ordinance. He noted the need to establish a <br />clear direction on this issue as they complete the 1996 <br />Economic Development Plan. He indicated an educational <br />effort will be required to inform existing companies <br />within Apollo Business Park of the revised ordinance. <br />Mr. Wessel indicated the intent of revising the <br />ordinance is to update our awareness of recent <br />technology and create a niche which will provide a <br />competitive advantage over other communities. <br />Mr. Wessel noted this revised metal building ordinance <br />is not intended to allow the actual construction of pole <br />barns for commercial/industrial purposes within the City <br />of Lino Lakes,nor to compromise a commitment to building <br />quality projects or substantial real estate values. <br />Mr. Robinson concurred with EDAB, the ordinance has <br />needed to be updated for some time. He felt the City <br />has been losing commercial/industrial development <br />because of the ordinance. <br />Mr. Wessel did point out, perhaps a covenant should be <br />established for the Apollo Park area to continue <br />building continuity in the Park. <br />Mr. Gelbmann expressed concern about the quality of <br />buildings, he would like to address performance <br />standards such as: corrosion, dents, etc. Mr. Wessel <br />indicated aesthetics are always an issue. <br />Mr. Johnson indicated the extremes; pole barns to metal <br />skinned buildings, he suggested viewing examples of what <br />would be acceptable. Mr. Wessel indicated at the next <br />meeting he would provide photographs and descriptions. <br />8 <br />