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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> September 8,2021 <br /> Page 8 <br /> ordinance update. Therefore, it would not be an efficient use of City time to repeat <br /> the process twice. <br /> Mr. Reinert agreed with Mr. Laden's comment that a moratorium is a drastic move. <br /> He said a moratorium was implemented in Lino Lakes 20 years ago. It was a difficult <br /> decision, but the City felt they did not have the right ordinances in place to handle <br /> development at the time. As a result of the moratorium, Mr. Reinert stated the City <br /> was well built out. He said although moratoriums are a drastic move, sometimes it is <br /> a good move. He commented if the City is concerned about not having the proper <br /> ordinances in place to address mini self-storage facilities, he would support <br /> implementing a moratorium. He added, if the Board is concerned about losing <br /> development opportunities, the Board should suggest a nine month moratorium <br /> instead of one year. <br /> Chair Tralle disagreed with Mr. Reinert. He said Lino Lakes has not developed its <br /> business or industrial areas to their full potential. <br /> Mr. Reinert clarified the moratorium 20 years ago was for residential construction. <br /> Chair Tralle commented as a result of the lifting of the moratorium, homes were <br /> constructed which brought an influx of businesses to Lino Lakes. He stated Lino <br /> Lakes is not a business friendly community and the City does not encourage <br /> businesses to come here. He said the City waits for contractors to come and ask <br /> about development, but then the City does not develop. He agreed with Mr. Laden's <br /> comment the topic of mini self-storage facilities was brought up two years ago, but no <br /> action was taken. He said he would be in favor of a six month moratorium, but not a <br /> year. He concurred with Mr. Laden stating if there is demand for mini self-storage <br /> now waiting a year would not be wise. <br /> Mr. Grochala said the point in reviewing the mini self-storage facilities with the <br /> zoning ordinance update is to reconsider where we want those facilities located and to <br /> discuss whether the conditional use permit requirements should be revised. He <br /> commented there have been several things occurring over the past two years and a <br /> significant portion of the Board's time, City Council's time, and staff time was <br /> dedicated to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. He noted once the comprehensive plan is <br /> finalized, the City reviews and updates the zoning ordinance accordingly. <br /> Chair Tralle asked who determines what the City wants regarding development in <br /> Lino Lakes specifically regarding the lot next to the American Legion. Chair Tralle <br /> recalled, if the lot is not developed within two years, the City will buy it back. He <br /> also thought the City decided any service or auto repair will not be allowed on the lot. <br /> Mr. Grochala said the Planning and Zoning Board provides direction and the City <br /> Council makes the final decision on development in the City. He commented <br /> concerning the lot, since the City sold the property for the purpose of economic <br /> development, the City requires that it is developed within a specific period of time. If <br /> DRAFT MINUTES <br />