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Planning & Zoning Board <br />September 8, 2021 <br />Page 8 <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />ordinance update. Therefore, it would not be an efficient use of City time to repeat <br />the process twice. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Mr. Reinert clarified the moratorium 20 years ago was for residential construction. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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