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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 2020 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES the house. She concluded she would accept the deck being close to the lot line if the deck was further down the lot and not adjacent to the house next door. Applicant’s Comments Mr. Rydlund explained when he and his wife purchased the house, they were unaware the original owner did not pull permits for either deck. Now, the decks are failing and they need to be replaced. The Rydlund’s intent was to retain the current depth dimensions of the small deck on the side of the home, extend it out the backside of the home, and connect it to the backyard deck. He explicated the 5 ft. setback would not allow them to place their grill on the side deck which would give them easy access from the dining room. Mr. Rydlund hoped the board would consider his request to reduce the side yard setback and he thanked the board for their time. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend denial of the 2.7 foot variance to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 2.3 feet at 842 Lois Lane. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. Chair Tralle and Mr. Evenson abstained. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Next Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 B. Livable Communities Act Reenrollment Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature adopted the Livable Communities Act (LCA). This program, which is administered by the Metropolitan Council, provides funding for communities to invest in local economic revitalization, work force housing initiatives, and development or redevelopment which connects different land uses and transportation. The program assists communities with growth, redevelopment, and addresses affordable and lifecycle housing needs. In order to participate in the program, the City must agree to long-term affordable and lifecycle housing goals, draft a Housing Action Plan, and adopt its 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. If the City would like an opportunity to apply for particular grant opportunities from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, participation in the Livable Communities program is required. The City of Lino Lakes has participated in the program since 1996 and has received $1,645,000 in grants to fund previous projects. Staff sought the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation to pursue reenrollment in the Livable Communities Program from 2021 through 2030. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the City pursue reenrollment in the Livable Communities Program.