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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> August 11,2021 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Mr. Laden agreed with Chair Tralle's comment to have the Planning &Zoning Board <br /> invited to the neighborhood meetings since they represent the citizens of Lino Lakes. <br /> Chair Tralle commented it is important for the Board to attend the meetings simply to <br /> observe the conversation between the developer and the neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Grochala said we can make sure the Board members are invited to the meetings. <br /> However, he cautioned the Board not to get drawn into the conversation. <br /> Mr. Wipperfurth appreciated Mr. Grochala's explanation as to why the neighborhood <br /> meeting should occur at the concept stage and he agreed. He reiterated it would be <br /> more difficult for a developer to make changes to the development after plans are <br /> drawn and money is invested. <br /> Mr. Grochala then changed the conversation to address rural cluster developments. <br /> He said there are a few permanent rural areas in the City that will never receive City <br /> sewer and water specifically between Rondeau Lake Rd and 35W and a corner <br /> section in the southeast quad of the City. In these areas, the City is considering <br /> letting owners subdivide at a higher density to allow for cluster developments; <br /> however, 50% of the land would need to be preserved as permanent open or <br /> agricultural space. The lot sizes would be a minimum of two acres with a community <br /> drain field. <br /> Mr. Laden stated it would be helpful to see a map of the permanent rural areas <br /> throughout the City. IV <br /> Ms. Larsen commented there are few permanent rural areas that will never receive <br /> City sewer and water. <br /> Mr. Evenson asked if the zoning ordinance specifies permanent rural. <br /> Mr. Laden agreed and questioned if it is clear the ordinance is referencing permanent <br /> rural areas and not areas current zoned rural. <br /> Ms. Lindahl said it should have been more clear in the staff report, but the language <br /> in the draft is specific. She commented a map of the permanent rural areas will be <br /> included. <br /> Mr. Grochala explained City staff also discussed allowing cluster developments in the <br /> post 2040,urban reserve areas; however, the 50% open space requirement would be <br /> temporary. He said this idea is not currently proposed as it could create unintended <br /> consequences. <br /> Ms. Lindahl reiterated in the permanent rural areas, the cluster developments would <br /> maintain a 50%permanent open space. If proposed, in the urban reserve areas, open <br /> space would be protected until municipal sewer and water arrives. <br /> DRAFT MINUTES <br />