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Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2008 Page 3 had considered the existing snowmobile trails that are present in Lino Lakes. They stated that it appears that some of the proposed city trails go over the snowmobile trails that have existed for 25 years. They noted that these are DNR sponsored trails. Mr. Koppy distributed a map of the existing snowmobile trails. He was concerned that the city would be taking the existing trails away. He added that Mr. VonDeLinde (Anoka County Parks Dept.) is aware of the existing trails. He stated that the city's map is not definitive enough to show the exact location of the trails, but the location of city trails has caused the club problems in the past. He stated that they would like to be involved in discussions of trail locations. He added that some areas of the city include snowmobile trails that run alongside of paved trails. City Staff responded that the majority of the snowmobile trails in the city are within the regional park, and are therefore not under the city's jurisdiction. Mr. Grochala said that the city did consider this issue when locating the trail behind the YMCA in Lino Lakes. Staff noted that language would be added to the plan recognizing snowmobile trails. Dan Waldoch Jr., 559 Lois Ln., Lino Lakes stated he is a 58 -yr. resident. Mr. Waldoch was present to discuss the proposed change for 1001 Main St. He noted that these properties are in an estate and to settle the trust they will be sold in the future. He stated that they are currently zoned with a 10 -acre minimum to provide a number of buildable sites. He said that the new proposed Urban Reserve will reduce it to two conforming lots and one non - conforming lot. He added that this will reduce the value of the parcels. He requested that the minimum lot size does not change and thanked the board for their consideration. Jeff Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, stated he has been a resident since 1978. He noted that his parcel is the "front door" to the Waldoch Farm/Center. Mr. Joyer spoke about three groups of parcels. He thanked the board for this amazing process and noted that he was a former Planning & Zoning Board Member & task force member. Mr. Joyer commended the board's efforts. Mr. Joyer distributed a handout he had created showing the location of the parcels he referred to as "Parcel A," "Parcel B," and Parcel C," in addition to the Family Trust parcel. He noted that staff had spent a number of hours with his family describing the proposed impact to these parcels. Mr. Joyer explained the size of the parcels and the use of the land, as well as the history of owners. He noted that utilities are currently at the intersection of Lake Dr. & Main St. He stated that with each plan revision, the parcels have been rezoned and the required lot size has increased. He was concerned that the next generations will not have an opportunity to build. He said the current proposed plan pushes development too far into the future and noted it was a bit of a shock to discover the recent change to his site. Mr. Joyer explained that three years ago they proposed to add a year -round retail center to their existing garden center, and were told by the city that it would only be possible if they brought in sewer and water and fire suppression throughout the greenhouses. He stated that today they are faced with the fact that they cannot build commercial without sewer and water, and that utilities will not be available until after 2030. He stated this makes it difficult to have a viable growing business or for the next generation to continue in a viable manner. He said this is creating an environment with few options for owners to build and grow. He offered a solution could be to allow a 30 -acre parcel in the Urban DRAFT MINUTES