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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 • C. 94 -23 -P, Boe Ornamental, 484 Lilac Street, Minor Subdivision Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this request which involves the subdivision of Lot 3, Block 2, Lino Industrial Park into two parcels which are then to be added to Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Lino Industrial Park. The staff has recommended approval of this minor subdivision request. • • After some discussion Al Robinson made a MOTION and was supported by Tom Mesich to approve the minor subdivision as submitted with the condition that the newly created lots be added to Lots 1 and 2, Lino Industrial Park. All voted aye. Motion carried. DISCUSSION: A. Accessory Building Ordinance: Mr. Kirmis reviewed a staff report, dated September 1, 1994, concerning Accessory Buildings. A comparison was made between the Lino Lakes ordinance and the ordinances of the City of Hugo, Lake Elmo and Circle Pines. Staff recommendation included three options: 1. No policy change 2. Expansion of the 1 1/4 - 2 1/2 acre standard to include lots 1 to 1 1/4 acre in size. 3. Adoption of a new standard, similar to that employed by Circle Pines as outlined in the staff report. Tom Mesich asked why Hugo, Lake Elmo and Circle Pines were used as comparisons - why not Columbus Township, Blaine, and Forest Lake. He indicated that he would like to see the 1 1/4 limitation dropped down to one (1) acre. Mr. Schones stated that this is a tough question and suggested that we leave the ordinance stand as it is. He indicated that he likes the open spaces, he does not want to have to look at a neighbors 800 square foot storage building. He also suggested tougher enforcement on people with junk vehicles, etc. in their yards. Kathy Nordine stated that in Washington County, when a property is subdivided and their are outbuildings on the site they must be removed as a condition of the subdivision. The City could consider a similar requirement if the concern is for future subdivision of properties with larger outbuildings. She added that the existing ordinance seems to be fairly lenient. Al Robinson stated that this has been an issue for many years. We are between a rock and a hard place and should be able to come up with some type of compromise. Maybe we should look at our neighbors - Circle Pines, Columbus and Forest Lake. Chairman Schaps suggested the Board give this matter some more thought and possible review could be incorporated into the growth study. Mr. Neil Banta was present and advise the Board that Forest Lake 3