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SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING August 23, 1989 The special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was brought to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Chairman Charles Prokop, Boardmembers Al Robinson, Fred Chase, Sally Kuether 'and Alan Irwin. Members Absent: Robert King. Also present were: Councilmembers Andy Neal and Harold Bisel; City Planner, John Miller; Civil Engineer from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Dan Boxrud; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. This meeting was scheduled to review the Site and Building Plan for Main Street Shops, Application #89 -38, and a Variance for Setback, Application #89 -43. The City of Lino Lakes has been working with Chris Ross on redevelopment of this land for more than two years and in that time two site plans have been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Board for review. The last plan was reviewed in the fall of 1988. The current plan includes 1.93 acres of land as the applicant, Marcor Properties, has purchased the residence immediately east of Main Street Shop. The applicant wishes to construct a building with an area of 20,628 square feet. The structure has been designed by the Forest Lake firm JAMB Architects and shows a facade of brick and stucco. Land is precious for this development resulting in a site plan with only 26 per cent green area including 9,500 sq. ft. in road right -of -way with considerable detail giving the appearance of a considerable amount of plant material. This has been accomplished by using landscaped islands, foundation plantings and curbing of the boulevard areas. Dan Boxrud from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson discussed the drainage issue with the board. Hugo State Bank will benefit from the drainage plan. Mr. Boxrud stated that details of the ponding area have to be worked out yet, and Rice Creek Watershed District will analyze the site. The drainage issue will be resolved between the Developer, Rice Creek Watershed District, Short Elliot & Hendrickson, Hugo State Bank, and Anoka County. Jim Winkels stated that the engineering work needs to be completed and will go before the Rice Creek Watershed District on September 13th. A letter from Anoka County was submitted to the board. The county stated that they are as anxious as anyone to remedy the situation that exists with the county's right -of -way. Anoka County stated that it would prefer only one driveway be provided and that driveway be a maximum of 30 feet in width. Mr. Winkels would like to meet with Anoka County regarding this issue. He feels that with the traffic at this site it