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SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING <br />DRAFT <br /> <br /> <br />March 23, 2016 <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />- AUAR done for the site in 2015; 48 <br />- Comprehensive plan implications for the site; 49 <br />- Zoning map implications for the site; 50 <br />- Master planning; 51 <br />- Parks and open space planning; 52 <br />- Connections to future development (train connections, commercial facilities); 53 <br />- Land use planning (density and consistency with the city’s comprehensive plan); 54 <br />- Lot area exhibit showing lot sizes/house types; 55 <br />- Plans to model all types of homes at the entrance to the development; 56 <br />- Entry features for the development area (bridge, park concept); 57 <br />- Streets planned within the development with green space to be maintained by the 58 <br />development; 59 <br />- A recreation center complex (5,000 sq ft). 60 <br /> 61 <br />Next steps for the proposed development will be advisory board review and hearings. 62 <br /> 63 <br />QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 64 <br /> 65 <br />Environmental Board Member Barbara Bor asked about signaling planned for the development 66 <br />area and Community Development Director Grochala reviewed plans for streets, including 67 <br />signaling standards, and noted that signals will be possible and a part of design planning. 68 <br /> 69 <br />There were questions raised about the drainage system and whether it leads to the lakes that are 70 <br />being created within the development. Mr. Grochala explained the current ditch system and the 71 <br />drainage study that has been underway for the northeast area of the city; that impacts the 72 <br />development area and involves the lake in the development. The lake itself would provide 73 <br />irrigation water for the development. 74 <br /> 75 <br />A question arose about density and affordability and Community Development Director Grochala 76 <br />explained that housing fitting into the affordable category isn’t a part of the development at this 77 <br />time. He explained how density is phased and planned so that it generally increases toward the 78 <br />commercial area to the south. Roads would be designed to carry a balanced amount of traffic. 79 <br /> 80 <br />In a discussion about transportation and the lack of commercial within the development, Mr. 81 <br />Grochala noted that recent improvements to the intersection of 35E and CSAH 14 were key, and 82 <br />along with improvements coming through a new drainage plan that in turn encourages more 83 <br />rooftops in the area, will draw commercial to the area. 84 <br /> 85 <br />Mayor Reinert concurred, adding that one benefit of a master plan is that development doesn’t 86 <br />occur piecemeal. He noted that a more dense development was originally planned for this site but 87 <br />this is scaled down and still provides some of the density called for in the city’s comp plan. The 88 <br />mayor noted his favor with the quick build-out of parks and the inclusion of a community center; 89 <br />those elements will be present for residents very early rather than fifteen or so years down the line. 90 <br />He said that overall he feels the development is a good addition to Lino Lakes but he still wants to 91 <br />hear any concerns from board members as they review the plans. 92 <br /> 93 <br />The group discussed the availability of single level living space with development representative 94 <br />Rick Packer outlining some single family styles that have a generational element. 95 <br /> 96