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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/2017 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 6:31 p.m. on April 12, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The February 8, 2017 minutes were amended to reflect that Acting Chair Root did not vote on items. This is consistent with Chair protocol. Mr. Root would like the “yes” votes be revised from 6-0 to 5-0. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the February 8, 2017 Meeting Minutes as amended. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) The March 8, 2017 minutes were amended to reflect that Mr. Root made the motion to close the public hearing, not Chair Tralle. Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the March 8, 2017 Meeting Minutes as amended. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 4- 0. (Stoesz, Laden, and Stimpson abstained) IV. OPEN MIKE DATE : April 12, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:04 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Dale Stoesz, Lou Masonick, Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2017 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:35 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. Stimpson. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) V. ACTION ITEMS A. NorthPointe 5th Addition Final Plat NorthPointe is a PUD residential subdivision located northeast of the intersection of Birch Street and 20th Avenue South/CSAH 54. The preliminary plat is 94.09 gross acres and consists of a residential density mix of single family lots and an 88 unit senior multi-family residence. The following is a breakdown of unit development:  216 Single Family Units (215 new lots + 1 existing home)  11 Future Single Family Units (future development of existing home)  88 unit multi-family  315 TOTAL UNITS Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of NorthPointe 5th Addition Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) Council will hear vacation of the drainage and utility easement on April 24th, 2017. B. Saddle Club 3rd Addition Final Plat Saddle Club is a PUD residential subdivision located south of Birch Street and Old Birch Street. The preliminary plat is 39.4 gross acres and consists of 55 single family residential lots. The applicant has submitted a land use application for final plat of Saddle Club Third Addition. This review is based on the final plat and prepared by EG Rud & Sons, dated March 15, 2017 and received by the City on March 15, 2017. Mr. Stoesz expressed concerned around safety and emergency vehicles if Fox Road doesn’t get connected. Ms. Larsen stated that there is temporary cul de sac where safety vehicles can turn around. Mr. Stoesz asked if the property owner has been notified that there will be a new road next to their house. Ms. Larsen confirmed that they have been notified and that there is a blue sign stating “Road to go through” at the end of the cul de sac. With Saddle Club 4th Addition, a public hearing is required. Everyone will be formally noticed. Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2017 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Stoesz asked if there were any long guard rails being considered for this project. Ms. Larsen confirmed that there are not guard rails in Saddle Club 3rd Addition. Mr. Laden asked if we expect additional lots to be developed. Ms. Larsen said the development of the Comcast property will be called Saddle Club 4th Addition and the preliminary plat indicates the potential for 8 lots. Saddle Club 4th Addition will stand on its own merits and will be required to go through full preliminary plat and public hearing notices. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to recommend approval of Saddle Club 3rd Addition Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) C. Woods Edge 2nd Addition Final Plat Woods Edge is part of the Lino Lakes Town Center PUD that was approved in 2004. The development is a 112 unit attached townhome project on 11.2 acres in the Town Center. The Woods Edge 2nd Addition Final Plat request is for approval of Phase II of this project. This is the last phase of development. Chair Tralle stated townhomes are close to the road. Mr. Stoesz heard that Mr. DeGardner was doing an LED retrofit in that area. Staff confirmed that it got approved and all street lights in Woods Edge are retrofit. Mr. Laden asked for clarification on the park. Mr. Grochala confirmed that the park will be city maintained but on county land. There is no name for the park at this point. Mr. Stimpson asked if there has been any input from the YMCA about the park. Mr. Grochala stated that the YMCA has been informed about the park and they will be included as the park planning process starts. Mr. Stoesz asked if there is any dedicated parking for the park. Mr. Grochala confirmed that there will not be dedicated parking Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of Woods Edge 2nd Addition Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Update  Distribution Center paint color changes. Changed out gold color for teal accent color. Passed around color samples. Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2017 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES  Ron Mullenbach, DR Horton, stated the townhome model will be open soon for Woods Edge.  We are getting ready to kick off the Comprehensive Plan process. Landform and WSB will be facilitating the process. Tentatively scheduled for May 15th is the All Board City Council meeting. The Planning and Zoning Board will be our primary steering committee. Mid-June is targeted for the first open house for residents. Chair Tralle asked how many meetings we will have. Mr. Grochala stated that Planning & Zoning Board meeting is scheduled for about 12 meeting, we will try to do it in concert with the already scheduled Planning & Zoning Board Meetings. Staff is not anticipating major changes to the Plan. It will be a much more direct and efficient process than last time.  Mr. Stoesz asked if there is any activity at the 49/J property. Mr. Grochala stated that there is not any activity.  Mattamy Homes is requesting a final plat extension request from the City Council. Staff anticipates a new developer within the next month – same development plan with perhaps some minor tweaks. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle and Root abstained) Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Assistant