12/16/2002 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • • APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2002 shown and it is now a two-story house. The only person that gains from this is the developer. He provided misinformation for the site plan. Mistakes were made and now they need to be corrected. She asked Council to do the right thing and rescind the permit. Building should stop immediately and another site plan review should be done. Mr. Kelly Sharkey came forward and asked of the Council who has seen the structure. He asked of those who have seen it if they believe it will still uphold the value of the area. Councilmember Carlson advised she has seen the structure and believes it will uphold the value of the area when all the improvements are completed. Councilmember O'Donnell stated that as the structure sits now, it would not uphold the value of the area. He indicated his biggest concern is the elevation. The Council only approved the site plan. There are grading specifications that have to be followed. He stated the only question he has is if the applicant is adhering to those grading specifications. Acting Mayor Reinert stated the City does have an as -built survey that has to be submitted before a certificate of occupancy is issued. If there are any alterations with the grading plan that the certificate will not be issued. Councilmember Carlson stated the report the Council received was very complete. She advised her only concern is the grading and elevation. The grading plan will have to be met before the certificate of occupancy is issued. Community Development Director Grochala stated the lot is not 12 feet above grade. The structure is being built as a look out and not a walk out basement. City Engineer Studenski advised the overall basement elevation and the first floor elevation is compatible with homes in the area. The actual elevation is 6% higher that the street. The driveway elevation is at 904.5 feet and the street level is 901 feet. There is only a four -foot difference and that is very typical within the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Sharkey asked if the Planning and Zoning Board determined that the structure would not lower the value in the area. Community Development Director Grochala stated the valuation is of the existing surrounding neighborhood. The area is zoned R-1 with R -1X next to it. Acting Mayor Reinert stated the object of open mike is to bring problems to the attention of the Council. He suggested this issue be discussed further at a Council work session. Mr. Sharkey stated his one issue is if the Planning and Zoning Board determined the structure is compatible with the other development in the area.