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l A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Gourley on October 13, 1976. Members present; Hill, Kelling, Shearen, Karth. Absent; Reinert. Mr. Bill Short Planner, and Mr. McLean', Council liaison, were also present. Mr. Nadeau and Mr. Gotwald had called to say they would be late. October 13, 1976 Mr. Gourley turned the meeting over to Mr. Short. Mr. Short had prepared sheets on the soil types located within the bouldaries of the City. Each member received a copy of this preparation. This list also cited the pro- blems indicitative of each soil type. At the last meeting a sample ordinance on soil restrictions had been copied for the members. This Ordinance was discussed with suggested changes and deletions to make it functional for this City. Mr. Nadeau arrived. Mr. Hill asked the difference between very severe soils and severe soils? Mr. Short said the depth to the water table is the determining factor. Mr. McLean asked who made the decision as to the classification of these soils and Mr. Shoz't said the Engineer would make the classification and be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board year by year. Mr. Hill asked if there was any way to determine the water table? Mr. Kelling' said the water table doesn't change - the water level changes in relationship to the rain fall but the normal water table remains the same. Mr. Short was questioned on the procedure for permits in the very severe soils areas. He said the first step would be to check the map, then appear before the Planning and Zoning Board. The developers would have to provide information to prove the area could be developed. Mr. Shearen asked if the severe and very severe fall under the same rules and regulations and Mr. Short said, No, this method would apply only to the very severe. There was discussion as to how this could be handled and who would be respon- sible for the decisions. Mr. Kelling suggested an enforcement as to the type of home to be built by the building inspector; a suggestion of warning the prospective builder of potential problems; A suggestion of a stamp on the building permit warning of the potential problems. The general consensus,of the Board members was a forewarning on the severe soils with a warning stamp on the building permit. Some areas of the ordinance were deleted. Mr. Short will contact the Clerk before the next meeting in order to get this ordinance in order and give the Attorney a chance to study before the next special meeting on October 27, 1976. The Attorney is to be asked to attend that meeting. The next area for discussion was the denisity in the rural. Mr. Short had computed to total acreage in the rural areas. After going over the figures, the Board agreed on a figure of 1 unit per each 2 acres with the minimum lot size to be one acre. Mr. Short asked Mr. Kelling which sections are under the Green Acre law. After this acreage is computed it will be deducted from the area that can