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..arton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Ten Cedar Square West/Cedar-Riverside, 1610 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55404 612-332-0421 November 20, 1979 Mr. Ken Gourley, Chairman Planning and Zoning Board City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Re: Sketch Plan. Commercial/Industrial Subdivision (Land and Oaks Inc.) Dear Mr. Gourley: I have reviewed the proposed subdivison and discussed it with Ken Tschida, the developer. The following comments summarize may brief initial review. 1. The proposed commercial and industrial land use is generally consistent with the City's draft Land Use Plan. According to the developer, the precise location of the three commercial lots is felxible as long as the frontage along CSAH 14 remains about the same. Before finally tying down the commercial lots the City may wish to review any proposed uses to the east and west of the property in an effort to align the commercial lots with a consistent adjacent land use. 2. The mixed commercial and industrial land uses and the odd shape of the property dictate that special care be taken in reviewing this proposal. The two large industrially zoned pieces (15.5 acres and 20.3 acres) will have limited frontage relative to their size. An ultimate development plan should be prepared for this property to illustrate how these large parcels will be used and how access will be provided. 3. Control of driveway cuts along CSAH 14 is important in minimizing traffic disruptions. The City's draft Thoroughfare Plan policies reinforce the need for such control. Mr. Tschida mentioned that he has already met with the Anoka County Highway Department to discuss the access issue. The City should require a sign -off from Anoka County documenting their recommended access arrangements. The City should also consider the possibility of a future frontage road for the proposed commercial areas on both sides of Main Street. Although it may not be practical to develop a frontage road now, the City should consider some provision for one in the future. This could be done by simply requiring a deeper front yard setback, deep enough for a proper setback if a frontage road is ever built.