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Planning & Zoning Board Ju ly 10 , 2013 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Lino Lakes Assisted Living Facility : C ity is reviewing building pe rmit application for proposed addition. P reserve at Lino Lakes: Staff is working on final documents for a 31 -unit residential conservation subdivision. Main St. Shoppes/McDonald’s : Staff is working on final documents. O tter Lake R oad Extension: P roject is unde rway. A -L ino Addition/Metro Transit : Prelim inary Plat was approved by council . Construction is planned for next spring. Staff is anticipating some additional applications for residential and commercial development. B. Orange St. & Lake Dr. Commer cial Area Planning Study Mr. Grochala d iscussed some properties near the norther city border along Lake Drive between Orange Street and Maple Street, with non -conforming land uses . Staff noted that there are commercial uses surrounded by residential uses that need to be addressed . St aff has received complaints regarding outdoor storage and fumes from these locations . Staff discussed the history of uses for these sites. Staff requested direction from the board regarding the long term vision for this a rea. Staff has considered having a consultant conduct a planning study for th e area and d raft some ordinance language that could allow for a transition of uses. Board comments included: • Does the body shop run the auto sales lot adjacent to Tavern on Mai n ? That body shop is out of line with the number of cars stored. • What is the benefit to doing a planning study if there are no uses that meet the desire of the owners and requirements for the area? • I nterim use s should be considered that can accommodate similar use s to the adjacent uses that are legal non -conforming. • Support of a planning study to evaluate permissible uses if the cost is limited and the study is focused on this area alone. • The city needs to determine a way to improve the are a for the ne ighbors ’ concern.