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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1978 P&Z MinutesThe regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:07 P.M., March 15, 1978 by Chairman Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Matt- son, Hill, Shearen, Schwankl. Members absent: Reinert. Mr. McLean, Council liason was not present. Mr. Hill moved to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1978 meeting. Mr. Mattson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Schwankl moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1978 meeting. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Lakes Addition #5 - Ken Erickson Mr. Erickson presented a preliminary plat of Lakes Addition #5. There are five lots and an outlot A. Mr. Gourley asked Mr. Erickson what he planned to do with Outlot A. Mr. Erickson said he would like to sell it to the person who purchases the lot directly north of it and realize some revenue. The street right - of -way at the southern end of lot #1 as platted does not coincide with the traveled area. It was decided not to do anything with this area. Mr. Hill moved to recommend to Council that Lakes Addition #5 be approved as shown on the preliminary plat with the stipulation that Outlot A is not a buildable lot and the right - of - way line on lot #1 be platted as traveled and subject to the Engin- eers and Planners recommendations being followed. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Variance - El Rehbein & Son Mr. Blackbird, representing El Rehbein & Son explained they are asking for this var- iance so they can record Parcel A as a separate piece of land as sold to the Wagners in 1969 but never recorded. There was discussion with Mr. Shearen noting that this lot was created before the Ordinance requiring 2Z acres was enacted and could not see that a variance was re- quired. However, it was noted that the County will not record an unplatted piece of land less that 22 acres. Mr. Shearen moved to forward this variance request to Council for action subject to Mr. Lochers recommendation. Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Motion carried un- animously. Andy's Country Store - James Refrigeration Company Mr. Charles James presented a drawing of a proposed superette to be established at the intersection of Old #8 and Main Street. This Country Store will also contain a self-service gas facility. Mrs. Sewankl said she felt that this area is a perfect spot for a superette. How- ever with United Tire to the North and Luther's Sport Shop to the south she questioned the advisability of another gas service. Furlong at United Tire has stated they will not be under sold. Could it be worthwhile for this Company to install another fac- ility? Does this part of the City need another gas pump? Mr. Shearen said since the facility complies with the existing ordinances and zoning the competitiveness of the business has no bearing. Page -2- March 15, 1978 Mr. Hill asked if the future planned expansion will be concerned with food service. Mr. James said he did not know. Mrs. Schwankl suggested that our present ordinance should be looked at since it could allow , for instance, a liquor establishment on all four corners of an intersection. She suggested further planning as to what type of business or number of one kind of businesses should be located in one particular area. Mr. Mattson said that our present ordinances does not allow any exclusion according to type of business as long as it conforms to the zoning. The concensus of the Board regarding Country House was that the plans presented comply with existing ordinances and zoning and as long as the Building Inspector requires the building and site to comply with the Engineers and County Highways recommendations no further action is necessary from this Board. Mr. James was advised to contact the Building Inspector for help in completing his plans. Mrs. Schwankl said she feels the zoning ordinance should be reviewed. Is it reason- able to allow another business to be built if it forces an existing business down the tube.. Mr. Mattson said this Board is just a recommending Board. The buck stops at the Council table. If the land is zoned and the proposed business is in compliance, its the builders decision as to how to spend his money. Mrs. Schwankl agreed but felt in this particular instance we do not need any more gas pumps in this area. Mr. Hill asked Mrs. Schwankl what her suggestion would be? Do you think gas and groc- eries don't mix? Mr. Shearen said it did not matter if they wanted to put in ten gas pumps, its their money. Mr. Mattson said their lawyers would tear the City apart if they were turned down. Mrs. Schwankl suggested that the ordinance could be changed. Mr. Mattson said the Coucil could revise the ordinance and specify, for instance, one gas pump per so many miles, etc. Mrs. Schwankl felt there is a need to do some- thing in this particular area. Mr. Shearen suggested that there is already to much government telling us what to do with what we have. Charles Nelson's Plat - Roger Kolstad Mr. Kolstad told the Board that Mr. Nelson is having a new preliminary plan drawn and will have it ready for consideration at the April 19, 1978 Board meeting. Street Lighting Ordinance - Donald Volk Mr. Volk had prepared some ideas and sample ordinances for the Board to consider re- garding street lighting. He explained the savings the City could realize if street lights were installed by the developer and the City assume ownership when the plat becomes final. Mr. Volk said a street light would cost the developer approximate $1,000.00 each. Mr. Hill asked if the post would be wood or metal. Mr. Volk said probably wood. Mr. Matt- son asked the reason for street lighting and Mr. Volk said strictly safety reasons. Mr. Shearen said this is another cost to a builder that will be passed on the the buyer. We are already looking at an additional $150.00 for each house for park pur- Page -3- March 15, 1978 poses. Has there been many requests for street lights? Mr. Volk said, No. but feel a responsibility regarding the safety aspect. Mr. Volk suggested that the lights could be required only where the Engineer feels nec- essary. Mr. Hill asked if he had talked to the Engineer. Mr. Volk said, Yes, he feels this is a very good idea. Mr. Shearen felt that the City should be careful where lights are placed. Also he wond- ered if an ordinance was needed or if this could just be added to our platting procedure. Mr. Mattson felt if the Engineer reviews a plat and sees a need for street lights he should require it. Mr. Hill felt guidelinesshould be drawn up for street lights. Mr. Shearen said the ordinance should say that lights will be installed upon recommend- ation of the Engineer. There should not be a flat requirement. Mr. Gourley read the Shoreview ordinance regarding street lights. After revision to meet Lino Lakes specifications the Clerk was asked to retype it and submit it to Mr. LOcher for his comments and ask if it provides for lights if needed but does not require them at all times. The Clerk was asked to ask the Engineer what type of street lighting he suggests as well as other specifications on standards and where they should be placed. This ordinance will be placed on the April 19, 1978 agenda. Old Business - Sign Ordinance Mr. Gourley said he and Mr. Hill have reviewed the ordinance and find it to be a pretty good ordinance and difficult to understand. He outlined the ordinance and said he felt there were a couple of problem areas. Mr. Gourley said he did not find anything in the ordinance that states the Board should review all sign permit applications. However, signs over 50 square feet in area or over 30 feet high need detailed plans and specifications and must be reviewed by the Board. Mr. Gourley further stated that all signs shall be erected on steel posts. ThrecogEGheeepi,d -o s s. There should be no signs on wood posts. •• a •• The Clerk was directed to bring only sign permit_ applications over 50 square feet in area and/or 30 feet in hi ht to the Board with detailed specifications and site plans for their approval. Mr. Donald Holzmeir told the Board that the Bulling Inspector had refused to issue him a permit for his barn. The reason give was that he already had an incompleted permit. He said had he known this be would have asked for this permit at the time he requested the permit for his house and had everything put on one permit. Mr. Holzmeir was told that since he has twenty plus acres he does not need a building permit but needs a Lnad Use Permit. He was told he could apply for a variance to get the Land Use Permit. He was told the variance would cost $25.00 and the permits $20.00. Mr. Holzmeir did not wish to pay for the variance. Mr. Shearen asked if his house would be finished soon and the permit closed. Mr. Holzmeir said another month but he would like to get started on the barn before the road restrictions were posted. He was told if the restrictions were not posted today they would be tomorrow. Page -4- March 15, 1978 Mr. Shearen suggested that the Clerk talk to Mr. Mobley to see if it was possible to cancel the current permit and issue a new permit including the Land Use Permit for the barn. Mr. Hill asked the Clerk to have the situation at Sparkle Wash and Vintage Restoration checked for possible violation regarding the parking of junk vehicles. Mr. Shearen Moved to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Aye/ a ORDINANCE Na, CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SFATL OF MINNESOTA /\N UkU I NANOL AMLNU I NU UkU I NANCL NO. 21 01 I I IL CIIY UI LINO LAKES, ANOKA COUN I Y, MINNESOTA, PASSED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 14, 1957. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, ordains: Ordinance No. 21, of the Village of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, passed by the Village Council on October 14, 1957, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following, to wit: SECTION Street Lighting. In single and multiple family developments the developer shall install residential street lights and custom poles when recommended by the City Engineer. In commercial or industrial development the developer shall install commercial or industrial metal poles and fixtures when recommended and approved by the City Engineer. Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. 21 shall stand as initially adopted and as previously amended. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Passed by the City Council this day of March, 1978.