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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1975 P&Z MinutesJanuary 15, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:30 P.M. by Chairman Karth. Members present: Ketiing, L Allier, Shearen. Members absent: Hill, Nadeau and Lombardi. Also present was Councilman Marler. k\ The meeting was called to order # hour fate becasue there was not a ' { quorum until 8:30. The Clerk was asked why there had not been an agenda mailed to all members before the meeting and she said that she had forgotten about it until this afternoon. She was remind that an agenda is supposed to be in th hands of the members at least ten days prior to the meetings and tructed to eke sure tha1h'- there Vrat.thet •a. teoccurance of th i Mr. Kelling moved to accept the minutes of the December 18, 1974 meeting as written. THe motion was seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Motion carried. The first order of business was the final plat hearing on the Whispering Pines Plat being proposed by Mr. Charles Nelson. The hearing on the Whispering Pines Plat was called to order at 8:32 P.M. by Chairman Karth. Mr. Nelson was representated by his attorney, Mr. Neill J. O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill asked for a brief summary of what has taken pla-ce in order to bring him up to date on the Council's previous actions on Whispering Pines. It was explained to him that the matter had been recommend to the Council for acceptance as a Preliminary Plat and that the Council had authotifed.the legal Oublicat oe.of the final piat before approval was to be voted on. The final Plat was published on January 9, 1975 in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. O'Neill was also advised that Mr. Nelson had adjusted his plat to meet with the requirements of the Metropolitan Council, the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer's and Planner's recommendations. Tonight's meeting on the final plat was to hear any opposition from re- sidents or approval. Mr. O'Neill then went to the questions that Mr. Nelson needed clarified for his records: 1. He is asking to pay the 10% cash donatlon.in parcels of $220 each time a lot is sold, which would total the $2,200 do- nation that is required when all lots are sold. Mr. O'Neill stated that Mr. N-elson did not feel that it would be feasible for him to pay the entire amount at one time. Mr. Ketling stated that since this was to be a cash donation, he could foresee no objections end he made a motion to recommend to the Council that Mr. Nelson be allowed to pay $220 each time a lot is sold for a total of $2,200. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Nelson's second questions deals with the bonding for the roads. Mr. O'Neill asked the purpose os this bond and what type of bond does it have to be. _. January 15, 1975 -2- Mr. Marier explained that the bond Is to insure that the road will be built according to City standards and the amount of the bond is to be 11 times the amount of the cost to complete the road. Mr. O'Neill said that they are seeking the bond but that it is difficult to Obtain a bond today and they are seeking an alternative at this time and would like to know that if securities in an equal amount can be posted. Mr. Marier said that in the past the Council had allowed a Certificate of Deposit to be posted instead of a bond. The arraggement with the bank would have to stipulate that the CD could not be released until the City gave its approval. Mr. O'Neill said that Mr. Nelson would notify the P & Z and theCouncil as to his decision on the matter and take the necessary steps thereafter to secure the bond or CD, whatever the Council would approve. Mr. O'Neill aslo wanted to know if the bond could be delayed until the first building permit is issued. There was -discussion -on th i s proposal and Mr. Ke l 1 i n g moved to recommend to the Council that the Bond does not have to be posted until the first building permit is applied for. Mr. L'Allier seconed themotion. Motion carried. Mr. Marier then confirmed to each of the P & Z Members that they had been unanimously approved by the Council to continue on the P & Z for the ccming years. Mr. Hili 2 years, Mr. Karth 2 years, Mr. Kelling - 2 years, Mr. L'Allier - 3 years, Mr. Nadeau - 3 years, Mr-. Shearen - 3 years and Mr. Lombardi - 3 years. Mr. Marier also thanked each member of behalf of the Council for the excellent Job there are doing. Nominations for the position of Chairman for 1975 were then opened by Mr. Marier. Mr. Kelling moved to reappoint Mr. Karth. Mr. L'Allier seconded the motion. Mr. Karth nominated Mr. L'Allier but Mr. L'Aliier declined stating that he simply does not have the time necessary to devot e to the Job of Chairman. Mr. Kelling then moved to close nominations for the position of Chairman. Seconded by Mr. L'Ailier. Mr. Karth was unanimously reappointed. Mr. Karth then opened nominations for Vice -Chairman and Mr. Shearen nominated Mr. Kelling. Mr. Kelling nominated Mr. Shearon. The nominations were seconded by Mr. Karth and Mr. L'Allier, respectively. A vote was taken and it was a tie with 2 votes each for Mr. Kelling and Mr. Shearen. Mr. Kelling asked tha-t his nomination be reconsidered. He stated that he does not have the time necessary to agz:ii se-ve in *1,1 January 15, 1975 -3- capacity of Vice -Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Keiling then monimated Mr. Sheeran andMr. L'Aliier seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Mr. L'Allier then moved that the nominations for Vice -Chairman be closed and Mr. Keiling seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Shearen was unanimously reappointed as Vice -Chairman for 1975. Mr. Gary Morehouse of 660 - 79th Street, Lino Lakes came into the office this afternoon requesting information abouthow to set up an automotive repair shop at his home. The Clerk advised Mr. Morehouse that he would have to appear before the P & Z with a complete outline of his intended plans and that there were other requirements that would have to be completed. She said that she would bring the matter up at the P & Z meeting this evening and advise Mr. Mor-ehouse by letter of the requirements. There was a general discussion on this matter and Mr. L'Allier moved that the Clerk send a letter to Mr. Jorehouse telling him to appear before the P & Z and to outline briefly what steps must be taken before a permit could be issued. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried. The letter is to state that the property owners must appear before the P & Z Board with the,r plans. 2. The approval of alt surrounding neighbors would have to be obtained in writing. The procedure for this will be explained at the P&Z meeting. 3. A specie Use Permit would have to be applied for. The next item of business was the request from El. Rehbeingand Son for a Special Use Permit. There was no one present from Rehbein's and Mr. L'Ailier moved to table this matter until a representative appeared be- fore the board. Mr. Kelting seconded the motion. Motion carried. There were several sign permit applications to be considered. Mr. Amundsen had found the signs up on his yearly inspection tour of signs and the Cler had written to each of the owners requesting that they fill out the application form and return it to the City with their payment. The permits are fore 1. His and Hers Barber and beaur-ty Shop, 2. The Hemmauer's and 3. the 49 Club. Mr. whearen moved to accept alt of the sign permits. Mr. i'Altier seconed the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Amundsen had prepared a listing of the new state building code cha-rges for building permits. He is asking that the P&Z recommend to the Council that these be adopted for the City. There was a general discussion on this and it was decided that the Clerk was to write a letter to Mr. Amundsen inviting him to attend the next P&Z meeting in order to clarify several questions the board has. January 15, 1975 -4- Mr. Vadnais, the Plumbing Inspector, also presented a request for an increase in Plumbing Fees by the City. There was a discussion on his fee increase request and it was agreed that there were moderate increases and that they should be no problems implementing them. Mr. Keiling motioned that the P&Z recommend to the Council that the fees be accepted as presented by Mr. Vadnais and Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Keliing moved to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. L'€iffier. Aye.