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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1976 P&Z MinutesJuly 21, 1976 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Gourley. Members present; Keliing, Nadeau, Reinert, Shearen. Absent; Karth, Hill. Mr. McLean was also present. Mr. Keiling moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 1976 as presented. Second- ed by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Kolstad's Air Park was first on the agenda. The Clerk read a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board giving their approval with some stipulations for grading in the North East quadrant. Mr. Gotwald had also written his recommendations which included; street easements each quarter mile to the North and South so as to not land lock the property abutting this plat; bituminous curb on the lot side of the street; relocation of drainage ditches; a sign and traffic outline with signs to be installed by the developer; a compl- ete set of drainage plans, showing runoff, culvert sized and street design; c^rnr(- ents and approvals from the Department of Aeronautics. Mr. Gotwald also recomm- ended this Board discuss air zoning restrictions east and west of this proposed air park. Mr. Reinert asked the maximum size plane that could land on this strip and Mr. Kolstad said this would be a light twin engine plane. Mr. Kolstad said the air- strip is a public restricted air strip and will only operate in the daylight hours. He said emergency landing are permitted but no others. Mr. Kolstad was asked if there would be any control at this strip and he said, No. Mr. Kolstad said that95% of the planes using this strip would be of the single engine type and these planes can take off in approximately 600 feet. The area will have zoning restrictions as to the size and type of house and the size of the private hangers. Mr. Koistad said they wanted to avoid the constr- uction of hangers large enough to have rental space. Mr. Reinert asked if the F.A.A. would hold hearings on this strip and Mr. Kolstad said, No, it is not required. He said they are interested in his distance from existing airports and he meets those requirements. Mr. Keiling wondered if it wouldn't be proper to have the adjoining property owners sign as to their approval of this installation. This Board needs a letter from the Planner and also a letter of intent from MAC. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any thought of the requirement for a park in the area? Mr. Koistad said he felt the lots were large enough so as to provide plenty of open space without a park. But he would comply with the wishes of this Board and the Council, Land or money, either way. Mr. Kolstad said there is an operation such as he is planning in Webster, Wis. Would the Board like a letter from that City as to how it is working there? The Board agreed this would be valuable in making their decision. Mr. Kolstad said he would get this for them. Mr. Shearen felt that a recommendation from the Planner and the road easements to the North and South are needed for his decision. Mr. Keliing moved to approve this plat with the stipulation the recommendation of the Planner and the Engineer be met. After some discussion, Mr. Shearen sec- onded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Koistad and Mr. Stanley presented the preliminary plat for Sunset Oaks. They Page -2- July 21, 1976 explained the planned development of this area. The area is platted to take in- to consideration future utilities. The larger lots are so located they may be split into 8 parcels with the installation of a street and the smaller lots split into 6 parcels by installing a street on every other property line. Mr. Stanley said the homes would be built so as to make these splits possible. There was discussion on the possibilities of this concept with the Board asking for letters from the Engineer and Planner. A copy to be sent to the Rice Creek Watershed Board and soil boring date available for these consultants. Mr. Kolstad said he would get the information. The Clerk was instructed to put this matter on the agenda for August. Mrs. Butters appeared before the Board seeking permission to install a street to a tract of land east of the end of Marshan Lane. This is the last parcel of land, the land to the East is part of the open space and the land to the North is owned by Mr. Funkhouser. There had been discussion of a joint entry so as to not landiock the land to the North. Mr. Funkhouser had expressed a desire to purchase this tract of land to leave as open land. Mr. Kelling suggested the street and cul-de-sac be put on this land. The street to be put on the easement and the cul-de-sac curved to the South, thus being contained within this parcel. The Board felt the intent of this Board should be made known to Mr. Funkhouser. Mr. Nadeau moved to instruct the Clerk to write a letter to Mr. Funkhouser making the intent of this Board known to him and ask for his response irnmediatety. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kelly appeared before the Board with Mr. Floyd Miller. Mr. Miller has a par- cel of land that Mr. Kelly is interested in buying but the only access to the land is a 66' easement for street purposes. Mr. Kelly was told he would have to surface that street easement and what ever portion is extended into the acreage. There was a suggestion this street be extended into a cul-de-sac thus making more land available for development. iir. Miller and Mr. Kelly will take this suggestion into consideration and return with a proposal. Mr. lsackson of 6450 Otter Lake Road had asked for a variance to construct a garage within five feet of his property line. He had obtained the signatures of the land owners on either side of his property. The Board felt the other pro- perty owner should be notified and asked for his feelings in this matter. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Hanson and inform him of this request and ask him for his opinions. Mr. Nadeau moved to have Chief Myhre check out the three names he had presented at the last Board meeting and to also check on the use of Mr. Brokke's. This in- formation is to be passed onto the Council for possible action. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. The revised special use form was discussed. The Hoard had agreed on the new form but had a question on the 2/3rd signature requirement. Mr. Nadeau moved the Clerk check this requirement with the Attorney and report back to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Gourley said that in conjunction with the Resolution passed dealing with the Metropolitan Council requirements, an outline must be formulated by Page -3- July 21, 1976 the end of October in order to have time for Council action before the December deadline. Ordinance #56 needs to be revised in three areas; 1) frontage on cul-de-sacs; 2) the 21 acre requirement; 3) front set backs are inconsistent. The Council had asked the Planning and Zoning to develope a framework for house numbering system. All this work should be completed by the end of October inorder for the Planner and the Engineer to have time to make possible recommendations for Council con- sideration in November. Chairman Gourley suggested setting up special meetings for the next several months in order to get this work completed. These special meetings are for the purpose of working on the above projects only. After some consideration, the following dates were tentatively set for extra meetings; Aug. 26, September 23, and October 28. Mr. Short and Mr. Gotwald are to be asked to attend the first meeting in August to assist in establishing the.urban service area as requested by the Metropolitan Council. The Clerk was asked to provide a Park map, Soils map and City map along with copies of the Comprehensive Land Use Pian. Chairman Gourley asked that any member who finds he cannot attend one of the regular or special meeting, please call either his home or the office. This will give him an idea as to the expected attendance. The attendance of Mr. Hill was discussed, with Mr. Shearen moving to have Mr. Gourley contact Mr. Hill asking his availability for the meetings. Seconded by Mr. Nadeau. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shearen moved to adjorn at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Nadeau. Aye.