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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/2016 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on July, 13 2016. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 8, 2016 Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the June 8, 2016 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Root abstained.) IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained) DATE : July, 13 2016 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:39 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Dale Stoesz, Perry Laden, Lou Masonick, Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Alex McKenzie Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2016 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. St. Clair Estates Preliminary Plat and Variance Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the continued and updated staff report from the June 8, 2016 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat and Variance subject to the following conditions: 1. 35 lot, R-1 single family residential subdivision north of CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive which is a 30.47 gross acre parcel 2. Variance proposed for cul-de-sac length that exceeds design standards 3. Received revised preliminary plat from developer 4. Developer addressed concerns, Outlot A stormwater pond Enid Trail, new name of Sioux Lane 5. Sidewalk located on West side of Enid Trail 6. Lot 23, did not meet lot width requirements, it does now 7. Emergency access trail is straightened out 8. The development is consistent with goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to; resource management, land use, housing, transportation and utilities 9. Density is consistent at 2.42 units per acre, land is guided for low density residential development 10. Revised Traffic Study was prepared by SRF Consulting Group dated June 23, 2016 11. The generated daily traffic counts did not change from the original traffic study 12. Based on actual counts from video from May 3, 2016, Hokah Drive increased 20 trips and Sioux Lane decreased 80 13. All local streets are still within the 1000 trips daily, and meet standards 14. Level of service did not change from original traffic study with new data 15. Police department conducted radar, and found average speed was within the speed limit 16. WSB collected speed data which is consistent with Police department finding 17. CSAH 34 corridor study addressed safety, access and mobility needs 18. Anoka County Highway Department (ACHD) has access spacing guidelines that are applicable to this development 19. Ware Road received signal improvements in 2012 20. ACHD will allow temporary construction access off Birch Street 21. Cul de sac bulb will be re-located to the east to preserve future opportunity to connect Enid Trail to Birch Street 22. Development consistent with zoning requirements and subdivision ordinance 23. In revised plans Outlots D & F were combined, Lot 23 now meets 80 feet wide lot requirement, sidewalk added to west side of Enid Trail, emergency access trail re- aligned and straightened, and infiltration basin in boulevard loop will be HOA maintained 24. Park board looking at possibilities 25. Park dedication will be cash in lieu of $87,500 26. Tree preservation and landscaping plan in compliance with ordinance Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2016 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES 27. Environmental board recommends conservation easement covering wetlands 28. Variance for cul-de-sac is required 29. Trail will be 10ft wide to accommodate emergency vehicles 30. Recommendation to approve Board members and City staff further discussed the following topics:  Cul-de-sac realignment  Connection to Birch Street  Connection to Tomahawk  Emergency access trail  Temporary construction access  Conservation easements  Sidewalk placement Developer Jamie Jensen, 1517 Dawn Circle, Arden Hills, introduced himself and was present for questions.  Agrees with changes presented Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:04 p.m. Jeremy Stimpson, 6621 Sioux Lane, discussed stakeholders, developer, City, and the neighborhood. Addressed concerns about traffic, safety of kids and the neighborhood. Rob Linser, 6581 Sioux Lane, wondering housing and lot price, park dedication fee questions, MN Land Legacy Amendment Grant for city to buy property to conserve, new houses affecting current housing prices, traffic concerns. Jaron Heath, 441 Birch Street, concerns of electric poles an relocation, concerns of trail and confusion of road Ron Holch, 6599 Hokah Drive, history of Hokah, who is paying for sidewalk, how long will construction go, why not increase lot size, maximum number of houses, variance of cul-de-sac, road damage costs. Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, RCW input, boulevard loop, aesthetics maintained and problems, environmental board comments concerns Mr. Trehus. Shoreland management comes up to back of house pads. Melissa Manthey, 6606 Sioux Lane, concerns of traffic and pedestrians, variance concern, existing small backyards, quality of life. Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2016 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Rob Linser, 6581 Sioux Lane, current housing density match new development density, reduce number of lots. Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, connect to Birch St, done as soon as possible and concerns of wetlands impacts and costs associated Jaylee Engebretson, 354 Sioux Court, wondering about 3 quarter intersection at Todom, Mr. Grochala steps in and explains, Ron Holch, 6599 Hokah Drive, corridor study clarification Chair Tralle addressed all concerns from the public, starting with pedestrian and traffic, lot and housing price, relocation of power poles, trail access, sidewalk costs, storm pond, density, development profit Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, variance claimed by developer because of finical constraints Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at7:40 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained) Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the St. Clair Estates Preliminary Plat and Variance Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 4- 2. (Root and Laden opposed) B. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED to consider Clearwater Creek Business Park Rezoning and PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Kendra Lindahl of Landform presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the Clearwater Creek Business Park Rezoning and PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat. 1. Request to rezone property from General Business (GB) and Light Industrial (LI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). 2. AUAR has been addressed with recommendations 3. Developer will extend 21st Ave. and dedicate 40.5 ft. of ROW for Cedar St. 4. Traffic study was updated but must be updated to address outstanding AUAR items. 5. Site will provide two accesses and an easement will be needed for south drive lot line. 6. Floodplain and wetland impact mitigation must be provided. 7. PUD will allow outside storage 8. Screening to the south has been met with 3 foot rise with landscaping. 9. Visual images of building and landscaping are shown. 10. East and west wall provided for trash enclosure consistent with building materials. Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2016 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES 11. Guard Shack must be down on site plan and harmonious with principal building. 12. 201 parking stalls required and 248 provided 13. Photometric Plan must be revised to provide fixture details to ensure compliance. 14. Tree preservation plan should be submitted. 15. Landscape plan compiles with standards for number but species should be revised. Staff addressed questions of the board. Conservation and greenway corridor, conditions for garbage area and guard shacks, and cul-de-sac specifications. Brandon Champeau, Vice President of United Properties, 3600 American Boulevard, Bloomington, addressed questions from the board including; guard shack details, tenant operations and traffic generated. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 8:32 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained) Mr. Stoesz made a MOTION to recommend approval of Clearwater Creek Business Park Rezoning and PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle abstained) C. Consider Resolution No. 16-01, Regarding the Modification of Development District No. 1 and the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 1-12 (Clearwater Creek Business Park Project) Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. Staff recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 16-01 regarding the modification of development district No. 1 and the establishment of tax increment financing district 1-12. 1. Untied Properties requested Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 2. District legal boundaries are outlined. 3. Zoned and guided for industrial use. 4. District consistent with goals and objectives of cities comprehensive plan. 5. EDA holding open public hearing Staff addressed questions of the board including; local tax rates calculations, amount of time the district collects the tax money, school and county involvement, costs associated with site development, and groundbreaking anticipation date. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of the resolution No. 16-01. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5- 0. (Tralle abstained) Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2016 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Mr. Grochala provided an update of current city projects. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained) Respectfully submitted, Alex McKenzie Community Development Intern