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Planning & Zoning Board <br />February 11, 2009 <br />Page 6 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />However, if a use ceases to exist for a year, then starting that use again would require <br />applications that include a public hearing. <br /> <br />The city wants to reinstitute the condition of appr oval that would ensure that all <br />conditions are being met and not causing issues wit h public welfare. A condition of <br />approval can require annual review. <br /> <br />Board members agreed that they want to see business survive in Lino Lakes. However, <br />there are currently problems with the existing busi ness being located too close to homes <br />within a residential area. <br /> <br />Board members agreed that there is an existing impa ct to the neighborhood with the <br />existing business. They hope that the neighbors an d business owner can continue to work <br />together and get through their issues with the curr ent repair business on the site. <br />However, board members agreed that an expansion of the business would increase the <br />impacts to the neighborhood. They determined that this was not the appropriate location <br />for the proposed type of business. <br /> <br />In addition, board members pointed out that if this business were approved but fails, this <br />would open up additional issues as to what future b usiness could apply. <br /> <br />Ms. Brady made a MOTION to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan <br />Amendment to change the land use designation from L ow Density Sewered Residential <br />to Commercial at 909 Maple Street. Motion was supp orted by Mr. Hyden. Motion <br />carried 4-0. <br /> <br />Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to recommend denial of the Rezoning from Rural to <br />General Business at 909 Maple Street. Motion was s upported by Mr. Nelson. Motion <br />passed 4-0. <br /> <br />Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend denial of the C onditional Use Permit for an <br />Outdoor Sales Lot, in order to allow the addition o f automobile sales to an existing auto <br />repair shop located at 909 Maple Street. Motion wa s supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion <br />carried 4-0. <br /> <br />The Board informed the applicant that he can still pursue his application with the city <br />council if he so chooses. <br /> <br />Mr. Halversen announced that he was displeased with staff and that he was uninformed <br />about the problems with his application. <br /> <br /> <br />VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. 2008 Year End Review <br /> <br />Mr. Smyser noted that enclosed in the board member meeting packets was a summary <br />of actions taken by the board in 2008. Mr. Smyser added that items approved