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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1996 P&Z PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA February 14, 1996 6:30 P.M. SCANNED I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 8, 1996 III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Changes/Additions IV. OPEN MIKE: V. ACTION ITEMS: A. 96-1, PUBLIC HEARING, Centennial School District, Elm Street, Rezoning, Minor Subdivision, Site Plan Review B. 96-2, PUBLIC HEARING, Ed Vaughn, Pheasant Hills Preserve Phase 7, Birch Street, Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment for MUSA Land Exchange within Pheasant Hills Preserve VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Rick Carlson - development south of Pineridge II and III and north of 62nd Street. VII. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT. ; MEMBERS ABSENT ALSO PRESENT January 10 6:38 p.m. 7:52 p.m. Gelbmann j Johnson, Schones Planning a at 6:42 p.m.), Herr, M Robinson,'Schaps, Coordinator Wyland, Planning Consultant Kirmis, Economic Developer Wessel City Engineer Ahrens. rrived esieh, I. II. IV. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Al Robinson made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1995 meeting as submitted and was supported by William Johnson. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Item III A., Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 1996 was added to the agenda. Chair Schaps noted for the audience that items A and B Public Hearings, had been requested to be continued by the applicant and items D and E Public Hearings, will be opened and continued to the February meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. A. Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 1996 William Johnson made a MOTION to nominate James Schaps as Chair of the Planning Commission for the year of 1996 and was supported by Al Robinson. William Johnson made a MOTION to close the nominations for Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board and was supported by Al Robinson. Al Robinson made a MOTION to nominate William Johnson as Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board for 1996 and was supported by Guy Herr. All voted in favor of James Schaps serving as Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board for the year of 1996. The motion carried. All voted in favor of William Johnson serving as Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board for the year 1996. The motion carried. OPEN MIKE: Chair Schaps declared the Open Mike portion of the meeting open at 6:42 p.m. Commissioner Gelbmann arrived at 6:42 p.m. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 Hearing no public comments at this time, Tom Mesich made a MOTION to close the Open Mike portion of the meeting at 6:43 p.m. and was supported by Al Robinson. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. ACTION ITEMS: A. CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING - 95-31-Z, Rezoning, Esther Wenzel Noren, South of Aqua Lane, West of County Park, Rezone from GB to R3. Chair Schaps noted a request had been received by the applicant to continue the Public Hearing until further notice. Guy Herr made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing regarding the Rezoning for Esther Noren, South of Aqua Lane, West of County Park, Rezone from GB to R3 until date determined by the applicant at which time the Public Hearing will be republished and was supported by Thomas Mesich. All voted in favor. Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING - 95-32-Z, Rezoning, Roger Hokanson, North of Aqua Lane and East of Lake Drive, Rezone from R4 to GB Chair Schaps noted a request had been received from the applicant to table this matter. Al Robinson made a MOTION to table the request for Rezoning, Roger Hokanson, North of Aqua Lane and East of Lake Drive from R4 to GB until further notice at which time the Public Hearing will be republished and was supported by Thomas Mesich. All voted in favor. Motion carried. C. 96-1-S, Site Plan Review and Variance, Anoka County Correction, 7555 4th Avenue, Juvenile Detention Facility Planning Coordinator Wyland briefly reviewed the staff report regarding the request of Anoka County Corrections for site plan review and variance to allow construction of a 36 bed Juvenile Detention Center, approximately 10,664 square feet in area, on its property at 7555 4th Avenue (south/west corner of Lilac and 4th Avenue). Additionally, they are requesting a five foot side yard setback variance. Ms. Wyland recommended approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained prior to construction, this building permit shall include utility fees as calculated by the City Engineer. 2. Proper sign permits shall be obtained prior to any sign installation. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 3. Final utility, drainage and grading plans shall be approved by the City Engineer. 4. The parking area shall be provided with a hard surface with concrete curb and gutter surrounding all access drives and parking areas. 5. Existing screening shall be maintained along Lilac Drive. 6. The County shall provide additional street lighting on 4th Avenue, Lilac Drive and Apollo Drive as determined by the City Engineer in conjunction with the Police Chief. Ms. Wyland stated staff is suggesting the Planning and Zoning Board recognize the variance but with the intent of the express condition that Anoka County purchase the required additional five feet from the State of Minnesota. Anoka County has agreed to make a good faith effort to acquire the necessary property. Chair Schaps asked if the present facility had ever been used to house violent offenders of any age. Dan Ceynowa, Superintendent stated the facility has. The current facility is licensed by the Department of Corrections as a Secure Juvenile Center and is licensed to house violent offenders. The proposed structure will be licensed to house criminal offenders, some will be of violent nature and others property offenses. Chair Schaps asked if the intent was to seek a violent crime house in Lino Lakes. Mr. Ceynowa stated this facility would not be specific to violent offenders. Chair Schaps asked Mr. Ceynowa if he was aware of the concerns expressed by the police department. Mr. Ceynowa stated he and Chief Pechia would be meeting on January 18 to discuss these concerns. He noted the biggest concern would be to develop the emergency response plans. This would relate to ambulance and fire issues. Chair Schaps asked since this was a state -funded project operated by Anoka County, was it a profit or non-profit business. Mr. Ceynowa stated the project was funded 50% by the State of Minnesota and 50% by Anoka County. 3 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 Chair Schaps asked how the structure would benefit Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Ceynowa stated the area does not currently have a maximum security facility. Hennepin and Ramsey Counties have had such facilities for a long time and have had no escapes at the facilities. Mr. Ceynowa reported the building they are currently using is 32 years old. It has been renovated to try to create maximum security. He noted the benefit of a structure such as this was to create a more secure alternative for Anoka County youth and youths of other counties. There has been an increase in the amount of serious juvenile crime and it is important to improve the quality of security provided. Chair Schaps asked how this facility would compare to the facility in Red Wing or the St. Croix Camp. Mr. Ceynowa stated St. Croix Camp is a minimal security facility and Red Wing is classified as a medium security facility. Mr. Mesich asked how many jobs the facility would provide. Mr. Ceynowa stated the facility would employ approximately 20 probation officers and detention officers along with a superintendent, treatment specialist and three teachers. Chair Schaps questioned the land purchase issues. Planning Coordinator Wyland suggested that rather than grant the variance, since there is not the criteria to grant the variance, it be made a condition of occupancy of the building that the five foot issue be resolved. Chair Schaps asked when the building would be ready to be occupied. Mr. Ceynowa stated the building should be ready in approximately 16 months. Planning Consultant Kirmis recommended the variance not be granted due to the fact that it did not meet the City's criteria. An alternative would be to approve the site plan with a condition that the building not be occupied until the building setback has been met or the additional land required has been purchased. Ms. Margaret Langfeld, Anoka County Commissioner, stated similar situations exist where the County has been trying to purchase land from the State of Minnesota for years 4 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 and the issues have not been resolved. She stated she could not honestly say that the issue could be resolved within 16 months. Mr. Ceynowa expressed his concern that this could create a situation of a four million dollar facility being completed and not being allowed to be occupied. He noted Anoka County is actively pursuing the purchase of the land. Mr. Johnson asked if the condition could be attached and if in 16 months, the issue is not resolved, the time period could be extended in some way. He also questioned if such a condition would encourage the State of Minnesota to resolve the issue more quickly. Mr. Ceynowa noted Mr. Jerry Soma, Director of the project, does have the intent to pursue the security of the land but in many fashions has no control. Mr. Mesich noted the Planning and Zoning Board had granted variances for the size of buildings for a church and a Dairy Queen due to the unique circumstances involved. He stated he felt a variance could be justified for the same reasons in this circumstance. Chair Schaps asked about the City's request for additional lighting. Ms. Langfeld stated that issue would have to be considered by the Anoka County Board and Public Works Department. She stated their budget was extremely tight. She noted some of the requested lights were a fair distance away from the facility. She stated Anoka County had agreed to pursue the issue. Chair Schaps asked if a holding cell would be included in the facility. Mr. Langfeld stated this issue has been discussed in a work session with the City Council. This is an issue for many local governments and is hoped to be included in the project. She stated the big issue surrounding this is transportation. Mr. Ceynowa stated there is a meeting scheduled with Chief Pechia and hopefully a firm decision will be reached prior to the City Council meeting. Mr. Tom Dunwell, Architect, explained the reason the facility was being located adjacent to the existing Juvenile Center is that there is an existing gym which would be shared by both facilities. There will be cells 5 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 on two levels. Due to security issues, the cells have to be located on the side so as not to look at the rest of the Juvenile Center. The size of the facility is mandated by the State Correction Department and has been reduced to the minimum allowed size. The property line goes at an angle. The site is so restrictive that it seems reasonable to allow a five foot variance. Mr. Dunwell noted there is a considerable amount of open space. He stated Anoka County does intend to actively pursue the purchase of the necessary land but does not feel the opening of the facility should be tied to whether the County is successful or not. He reported this project involves 11 other counties. The State of Minnesota is helping to fund the project. The involved counties worked together to determine the location that would accommodate the largest at risk population. This project was required to go through a pre -design admission to justify the cost of the facility. The project saves $1 million by locating here due to the road and gym being in place. The funds for the project have now been allocated. He stated he felt the five foot variance was very necessary and should not affect the ability to go ahead with this project. Mr. Mesich asked at what point the architect became aware of the five foot setback problem. Mr. Dunwell stated when the project was first initiated, they were intending to request a zero lot line. Now the project has been fully designed on CAD and the project is able to attain a five foot setback. Mr. Mesich asked if the building could be flipped the other direction. Mr. Dunwell noted it could not due to the location of the front main entrance and the need to face the cells away from the adult facility. Mr. Gelbmann asked how many of the 36 beds would be allocated to Anoka County. Mr. Ceynowa stated 33 beds total have been allocated. Five of the beds have been allocated to Anoka County and three beds have not been firmly contracted by other counties. Mr. Gelbmann asked what the average stay of an inmate would be in this facility. Mr. Ceynowa stated the facility had two purposes. One was detention. This could require a two hour to a thirty 6 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 day stay. The other purpose was short term treatment. This could require a stay of up to 90 days. Mr. Gelbmann asked how many transports would be made per day. Mr. Ceynowa estimated approximately three to four transports would be made per day. Mr. Herr questioned the fencing that was proposed for the outdoor activity area. Mr. Dunwell stated a contemporary fencing system will be used. This type of fence is being utilized in all maximum facilities now because it does not have any razor or ribbon wire fence. It is made with a curve and mesh so tight that nothing can get in and gravity prohibits the ability to get over. For security purposes, the facility will also utilize direct supervision and cameras. Mr. Johnson noted in the long run it would be better to move the property line than to grant the variance. He would prefer to attach a condition rather than grant the variance. If the condition is not met within 16 months, it can again be considered and an extension granted or other conditions be placed on anything else the State wants to build. William Johnson made a MOTION to approve application 96- 1-S, Anoka County Corrections, 7555 4th Avenue, Juvenile Detention Facility Site Plan Review subject to conditions 1 through 6 as stated by staff and condition 7 that proper setbacks be obtained by a land transfer prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and the City of Lino Lakes will consider an extension of time in which to complete the purchase assuming the land purchase is not completed in the stated amount of time and was supported by Guy Herr. All voted in favor. Motion carried. D. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - Metal Building Ordinance Chair Schaps noted staff has requested the public hearing for this item be canceled. This item had been continued since the October meeting. The plan is to incorporate revisions to this section of the Zoning Ordinance into the overall Zoning Ordinance Update rather than address it as a separate item. Al Robinson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on January 10, 1996 for the Metal Building Ordinance and reopen and republish for the February 14 7 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JANUARY 10, 1996 meeting and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted in favor. Motion carried. E. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - Animal Ordinance Chair Schaps noted staff had requested this item be continued due to a city-wide neighborhood meeting scheduled for January 18, 1996. Planning Coordinator Wyland reported interested residents will be members of the committee that is meeting on January 18, 1996. A notice had been put in the paper to advertise the meeting scheduled for January 18 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Rick Gelbmann made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing for Animal Ordinance until the February 14 meeting and was supported by William Johnson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION: Ms. Wyland reminded the Planning and Zoning board members of a work session which was scheduled to discuss the zoning ordinance on January 12 at 7:00 a.m. Mayor Landers was present and stated he had met with Centennial School and they have agreed to work to determine the number of homes the City of Lino Lakes could build and how many children could be contained in the school district without adding undue stress to the existing structures. White Bear School is in the process of doing the same and information will be available by the end of January. He stated he had talked with the Forest Lake School District and they reported the child population coming to them from Lino Lakes has decreased in the past year. A joint meeting with the P & Z and City Council will be scheduled for a later date to review the School Districts input. VII. ADJOURNMENT: Al Robinson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. and was supported by William Johnson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 8 AGENDA ITEM V-A STAFF ORIGINATOR Al 13 ri x i u s DATE February 8, 1996 TOPIC Lino Lakes - Centennial School District #12 Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Ryden Inc., on behalf of Centennial School District #12, have submitted plans to construct a middle school upon a 64 acre site located south of highway 1-35 and north of Elm Street. To accommodate the applicant's request, the following approvals are necessary: 1. Rezoning of a portion of the subject site from R-1, Single Family Residence and L-1, Light Industrial to PSP, Pubic/Semi-Public District. 2. Subdivision Concept. 3. A site plan review and conditional use permit -to allow a middle school within a PSP Zoning District. Attached for reference: Exhibit A - Site Location Plan Exhibit B - Zoning Map Exhibit C - Land Use Map Exhibit D - Site Plan Exhibit E - Landscape Plan Exhibit F - Preliminary Utility Plan Exhibit G - Preliminary Grading Plan Exhibit H - Park Board review Exhibit I - Site Survey Recommendation Rezoning Based on the following review, it is believed that justification exists for approval of the requested PSP zoning designation. Matters of land use appropriateness are, however, considered policy matters to be determined by City Officials. If the City finds the proposed middle school use of the property to be acceptable, rezoning should be granted, and is contingent upon the subdivision approval to establish definite boundary of the proposed school site. Further, the Land Use Plan should be amended to reflect the City's desired use. Subdivision With the approval of PSP rezoning, it is recommended that the subdivision concept be approved and subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of Preliminary and Final Plat conforming to the zoning and subdivision requirements, and including lot and block legal description. 2. All necessary drainage and utility easements to be provided as recommended by the City Engineer. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit A conditional use permit to build a middle school may be approved subject to the following conditions: 2 1. On site traffic control signage must identify entry, exits, one -ways, no parking along fire hydrants, etc. 2. A ten feet trail with a turn around is recommended at the west ball field to allow for emergency vehicles into the recreation areas. An extension of the pedestrian trail from Elm Street onto the site to connect to the school building , and a trail extension from Fourth Avenue to the school building. 3. An additional handicap accessible parking space must be provided to meet the handicap parking requirements of 13 that are to be provided on the site and based on the total number of off-street parking provided. Bicycle parking racks must be provided throughout the site. 4. Signs for the proposed site are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Park and Recreation Board recommendations outlined in Exhibit H must be addressed. 6. A tree preservation plan must be submitted for final approval and preservation of trees in the following areas be emphasized; existing trees along the industrial site northeast of the property; existing Pine trees south of the baseball field and existing trees adjacent to the south property line and abutting the residential uses. 7. A final landscaping plan must be submitted and address the overall concept of landscaping; screening of middle school from residential areas; appropriateness of plant material location, type, quantity, and spacing of proposed plant materials 8. A fence plan must be submitted for final approval. Fencing requirements around the softball/baseball fields and, south and west property lines must be indicated. 9. A grading and drainage plan be submitted subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. The site's wetland is delineated and wetland mitigation plan is and reviewed and approved by the Rice Creek Watershed Board and the City. 10. A final utility plan should be submitted for review and comment by the City Engineer. 12. A comprehensive lighting plan be submitted which shows the proposed exterior illumination of the site. 13. Shifting the location of the baseball field west and north of the present proposed location to allow for sufficient buffering along the east and south areas to prevent stray balls from reaching the adjacent street right-of-ways. 3 ISSUES ANALYSIS Rezoning As noted previously, a rezoning of the subject property from R-1, Single Family Residence and a portion of L -I, Light Industrial to PSP, Public/Semi-Public will be necessary. The purpose of the PSP district is to aid in guiding development towards fulfillment of the Comprehensive Plan to serve the following functions: a. To provide the community with properly located schools, colleges, and health institutions. b. To provide the community with properly located public services and utilities. c. To provide the community with properly located green space, parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. d. To relate public and semi-public locations with thoroughfare systems. Judgement Criteria. In review of rezoning requests, the Planning Commission and City Council should consider its possible adverse effects. Judgement should be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: a. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. b. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. c. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. d. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. e. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. Comprehensive Plan. The site currently exists under three separate zoning designations. Property southwest is zoned R-1, Single Family Residence, a portion north of the property is zoned L -I, Light Industrial, and a large central area is zoned PSP, Public/Semi-Public. To allow the proposed middle school as a conditional use, the entire site must contain a 4 public/semi-public designation. To establish a single zoning district, the applicant is requesting the southwest portion of the site to be rezoned from R-1 to PSP and a portion of land in the L -I District to be zoned to PSP. The 1990 Land Use Plan suggests for the subject property is residential and industrial This is not consistent with the property's current PSP, Public/Semi-Public zoning designation which was applied to the property since 1987. Matters of land use designation are considered issues of City policy to be determined by City officials. Regardless of what land use the City feels is appropriate for the property in question, the City's Land Use Plan should be amended to reflect the City's desired use. The City's Comprehensive Plan includes policies which support the PSP rezoning as listed below • Future community development shall take into account social, economic, and environmental opportunities and constraints in an effort to provide an optimal arrangement of future land use activities. • Where possible, land use will be grouped together, according to similarity of their characteristics, in order to minimize potential negative impacts. Where conflicting land uses must be located adjacent to one another, steps will be taken to minimize the potential negative impacts. The EDAAB has reviewed the rezoning request for the Industrial property and has no problem that a small portion be rezoned to PSP, provided that the balance of the land remains L-1, Light Industrial, and that the L-1 site has adequate area for independent development. Land Use Compatibility. To determine the appropriateness of the proposed use, it is considered beneficial to examine adjacent land use and zoning designations. Direction Use Zoning North Industrial / 1-35 1-1, Light Industrial / 1-35 South Single Family Residential R-1, Single Family West Semi-public (Cemetery) R-1, Single Family East Industrial 1-1, Light Industrial As evidenced above, lands which bound the subject site to the south are residential use. To the north lies the Tight industrial and interstate 1-35. In evaluating the compatibility of the proposed use versus residential use allowed via the property's present zoning, it is evident that there are advantages to locating a middle school in the close proximity of the 5 residential area. The school site acts as a transitional land use separating for 1-35 and the industrial uses to the north from the residential land uses to the south. The site design needs to address buffering of residential uses in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. From the above discussed land use issues, it can be said that the change in zoning is consistent with the surrounding properties. Public Services. To justify the requested rezoning, findings should be made that the proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. The subject property lies within the City's MUSA. Public sewer and water service is readily available to the site and can be adequately provided to the proposed school. However, the City Engineer will specifically address the provision of utilities as part of this site plan review. Vehicular Traffic. The middle school is bounded by I -35W on the north, and Elm Street to the south. Lake Drive provides a north south thoroughfare that will provide access to the site. With the development of the middle school, it is proposed that a Fourth Avenue aligning with the east property line be extended between Elm Street and Lake Drive. A traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Lake Drive. The purpose of these street improvements is to improve traffic circulation throughout this neighborhood in the following way: a. Fourth Avenue reroutes Elm traffic to Lake Drive. b. Fourth Avenue will provide primary access to the school site at three separate locations. It is intended to orient the site traffic and parking away from residential areas. c. Lake Drive and Fourth Avenue intersection will be signalized. The signal will help channelizing traffic to one point along Lake Drive and will provide some interruption at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Lake Drive providing safe vehicular access and pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the intersection. d. EIm Street is a two lane residential street traversing from Lake Drive to Sunset Road. To channelize traffic to Lake Drive, EIm Street will become a "right turn only" at intersection with Lake Drive. Based on the feasibility study by OSM these street improvements are intended to improve traffic patterns throughout the area. Pedestrian /Bicycle Traffic. Pedestrian/Bicycle issues raised by Park Board and Police cite the following concerns: a. Crossing Lake Drive at EIm Street. 6 b. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic from the residential areas south of the school site. In conjunction with the middle school the issue of pedestrian and bicycle becomes an important design elements. To alleviate the pedestrian/bicycle traffic concerns from the neighborhoods of Lake Drive short term solutions were recommended as follows: a. Bus service to all neighborhoods east of Lake Drive or; b. Participation with the city to develop a trail along Lake Drive from Aqua Lane up to Lake Drive and Fourth Avenue intersection and along the new Fourth Avenue, providing trail access to the school site c. To address the pedestrian/bicycle traffic from the residential areas south of the school site a trail along Elm Street between Grey Heron Drive and Sunset is proposed with the city's participation. The school district policy is to participate on trail improvement along major roads up to one mile radius of the school site on a 50%50 shared cost agreement with the city. Within the general parameters of these trail corridors, a more detail off-street trail plan must be provided that identifies the more specific trail locations, the trail construction cost and the financial options. Performance Standards. As a condition of development approval, all applicable City performance standards must be satisfactorily met. Compliance with such standards will be evaluated in the site plan/conditional use permit review. Subdivision In addition to the rezoning request, the applicant has requested approval of to combine six parcels and create a two lot subdivision. The consolidation of the school site area and the creation of the two lot subdivision meets zoning requirements pertaining to lot area and width. Easements. Drainage and utilities easement of at least 10 feet wide centered on rear and other lot lines must be provided must and clearly identified on the site plan . In addition, a portion of the north central area of the property has been designated as a wetland which will serve as a storm water retention pond. The school should also provide an area easement over the wetland and future pounding areas. The City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District needs to review and comment on the acceptability of utility and drainage easements. Lot and Block Number. A proposed lot and block number must be specified for the two lot subdivision. 7 EDAAB Review. The EDAAB reviewed the zoning request and agreed that such rezoning would meet the school district's needs for the middle school and will still retain a usable light industrial property along the freeway. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit A middle school is allowed within a PSP District as a conditional use and is subject to conditions in Section 5, Subd. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance. These conditions must comply with the district's zoning standard requirements. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required by the Zoning Ordinance in a PSP District is 1 acre. The proposed school lot is 64 acre and exceeds the zoning requirement. Lot Width. A minimum of 150 feet lot width is required in a PSP District. The proposed site has a lot width of approximately 682 feet. This width requirement exceeds the Zoning Ordinance standards. Setbacks. The proposed and required setback in a PSP District is illustrated in the table below. Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Required Proposed 50 feet 10 feet 30 feet 150 feet 150 feet 300 feet The principal building use and all accessory uses on the school site meet the setback requirements standards as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Building Height. According to the Zoning Ordinance standards, no building in the PSP District shall be erected or structurally altered to exceed 45 feet. The maximum proposed building height is 42 feet and hence complies with the Zoning Ordinance. Circulation. Three main access points are shown along the proposed Fourth Avenue. All the internal access are 30 feet wide and comply with the Ordinance requirements. The separation between the bus loading area and staff parking lot is a desirable feature, as is the student drop off entry along Fourth Avenue. The Bus drop off point is separated the general parking and is also a desirable feature for vehicular traffic within the site. Facility parking is to the south of the building with access from Elm Street. Vehicular circulation works well in its relationship to adjacent local streets. On site traffic control signage must identify entry, exits, one-way traffic, no parking along 8 fire hydrants, etc. to facilitate easy and safe circulation within the school site. An 8 foot bituminous trail is shown throughout the site, connecting the principal building to the field activities spread throughout the west side of the site. The Fire Chief had concerns regarding access of emergency vehicles into these recreation areas. A recommendation is made to increase the trail to ten feet with a turn around at the west ball fields to allow accesses for emergency vehicles. Then the 8 feet trail would continue towards freeway and back easterly through or near wetland. A pedestrian trail is proposed from Elm Street onto the site. However, this trail runs short of providing continuous access to.the school building. Design consideration must be given to extend this trail to the principal building. Safe pedestrian trail should also be provided from the school to trail along Fourth Avenue. Parking. The submitted plan illustrates 566 off-street parking stalls. The Ordinance requires one space for each classroom plus one additional space for each 300 student capacity, plus one space for each employee plus one space for each four seats in auditorium. The proposed middle school will have an enrollment capacity of 1,800 students. The school is proposed to have 64 classrooms and 600 seats in the gymnasium. Total number of employees anticipated is 160. Based on the off-street requirements and the given school enrollment information the proposed parking required would be 364 and hence exceeds minimum requirement. According to State ADA requirements a 566 off-street parking would require 13 handicap accessible parking spaces of which two would have to be van accessible. The site plan identifies a total of 12 handicap spaces of which two are van accessible. One more needs to be provided and identified. The illustrated parking stalls meet the minimum size, design and setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, no parking should be allowed along the fire hydrants and this must be clearly be identified. All drive aisles are proposed to be 30 feet and meet Ordinance standards Bicycle Racks. Review of the submitted plan shows that bicycle rack facilities have not been provided. It is recommended that several bike racks be provided throughout the site to allow students safe lockage of bicycles within convenient distance from the building, tennis court area, and ballfield complex at a minimum. Signs. The institutional identification signs must comply with sign requirements of the planning district in terms of area, height, material, location, etc. Park and Trail. The Park and Recreation Board reviewed the site and facility plan for the proposed middle school. The site trail must show continuity with the cities master tail and 9 park requirement. As a condition of final project approval, the applicant must meet Park and Recreation Board recommendations outlined in the Exhibit H. LandscapingNegetation. As shown on the existing site survey, a significant amount of vegetation exists upon the subject property. Implementation of the proposed concept plan would necessitate the removal of numerous trees. A very significant amount of trees are removed to accommodate both school building and recreation facilities. It is recommended that tree preservation be emphasized in the following areas: a. Existing trees along the industrial site northeast of the property to adequately provide screening to the adjacent use. b. Existing Pine trees along the south property line and south of the baseball field be preserved to provide a buffer and prevent stray balls from entering Elm Street. c. Existing trees along the south property and adjacent to the residential areas be preserved. A tree preservation plan must be submitted for final approval. As noted in the legend a preliminary landscape plan has been submitted. It appears that coniferous trees and shrub massing have not been proposed on the plan. The final landscape plan will need to address the following: a. Overall concept of the landscape plan; b. Screening of middle school from residential areas; c. Appropriateness of plan material location, and d. Type, quantity and spacing of proposed plant materials. An effort is to be made to preserve existing trees in is many places as possible, particularly between the athletic use areas to provide shade. A final landscaping plan must be submitted for final approval which satisfies this provision of Zoning Ordinance and site requirements. Fence. A six feet high fence is proposed along the south and east property line. Further a fence is proposed enclosing the soccer/football field. It is recommended that sufficient fencing be provided around the softball/baseball field to prevent stray balls from entering the adjacent right -of -ways, neighboring properties and wetland. The fence design standards must comply with Zoning Ordinance requirement. This fence would prevent unwanted entry of pedestrian traffic from adjacent Tots. The final plan must indicate the fence location and design standards. Trash Handling. As a condition of development approval, the applicant will need to 10 indicate how trash handling is to be accommodated. A trash handling area is provided south of the building and adjacent to the loading area. This trash area is sufficiently screened and complies with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mechanical Equipment. Any roof top mechanical equipment must be screened from view and care must be taken that it does not create any nuisance in terms of noise, smoke and any such issues. Wetland. As depicted on the site plan, a wetland exists in the north central area of the site. As a condition of development approval, such wetland will need to be delineated by a person recognized by the City as qualified to perform such work. Three areas have been identified for mitigation purposes. The Rice Creek Watershed District and City Engineer must review and comment on this before a final approval. Grading, Drainage and Utilities. A preliminary grading, drainage and utility plan is submitted. As a condition of final development approval, grading/drainage and utility plans will need to be submitted. These plans will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Loading. Two loading spaces are provided south of the principal building. this area is dispersed from site grade and adequate landscaping is provided along the east and west side. The loading requirements is in compliance with the conditional use requirements and are found to be acceptable. Lighting. A comprehensive lighting plan has not been submitted for review and comment. This plan must show all proposed illumination for the parking areas, entry ways etc. Any night lighting provided on the site must be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjacent properties or uses. Baseball/Softball Field. No fencing/screening has been indicated on the site plan to encompass the baseball/softball fields and prevent stray balls from entering adjacent properties, activity areas, wetlands or public rights-of-way. This action is viewed as necessary and location of the fence/screening needs to be investigated. It is recommended that the distance between baseball foul lines and fencing be consistent so that the players become accustomed to a "safe zone" when retrieving fly balls. The radius of the baseball diamond is 320 feet and the setback from the property line is 50 feet. To prevent home runs from reaching the Fourth Avenue or Elm Street it is recommended to shift the baseball diamond to the west and north side to accommodate a larger setback from the streets. The parking spaces provided west of the diamond may be removed to accommodate this shift. This would not effect the off-street parking needs of the school. Additional tree buffer may be planted along the east property line to 11 FEB -13-1996 15:08 NAC 612 595 9 U? P.02/02 eliminate stray balls from entering the Fourth Avenue. Further it is recommended to retain the Pine tree along the south property line to prevent straying balls from reaching Elm Street_ No fence has been indicated for the softball field. It is recommended that fencing be provided in these areas to prevent balls entering wetland and adjacent properties. Tennis Courts. The plan shows eight tennis courts. The orientation is north -south and is appropriate. However, screening for the entire tennis court areas may be advisable in consideration of adjacent residents to the south. According to the Zoning Ordinance, courts shall not be located closer than 10 feet to any side and rear lot line and within any required front yard. The chain link fence surrounding the tennis court may be extended up to 12 feet in height. Soccer/Football Field. The soccer/football field is located southwest of the property. This is adjacent to the residential subdivisions and activities here may be a nuisance to the adjacent property owners because of noise. Adequate screening/tree buffering may be needed to help prevent this situation. A B feet fence is proposed around the field and it is proposed to be used by the school only. CONCLUSION Based on the preceding reviews, it appears that justification exists to approve the requested rezoning. Any rezoning should be subject to approval of the subdivision oonsofdation. If use of land (rezoning) is acceptable then the conditional use permit may be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Executive Summary of this report. pc: Mary Kay Wyland 12 TOTAL P.02 HORTH 1 MILE CITY OF LINO LAKES MINNESOTA EXHIBIT A 5 TO 595 98:37 P.O1 rw. 1.3 ' r.XEZIT',Xya.,=ak X loge twah.t.L.Gr.:=UUla '2,346MAL:11 1$ CANN wen ma ituuv_jelvt,A; rani imantrrtaeiri--Q,..-. 4-1g imp =MI Wri9Azii.:414$41-1-1 ammo loam erigp.u..: ,,,,lwriu Wenn 1111157:B iv:1_2100=Rn new MIME 1-')Wilik:',3'•MdiP113 tamminies PIA cr.e.15" ....... on. 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Several issues were discussed, Safe access from the east side of Lake Drive for residents was one concern, as well as the schools access to the natural environment. Some sort of trail on the east side of Lake Drive hooking into the trail on the north side of Aqua Lane was suggested. There was a general concern for the forest amenities on the site and would like as much of the naturalness as possible remain intact after all needed elements in the site are considered. i.S a. matter of public need and in retrospect reference to the agreement that was written for the Rice Lake Elementary School site, the Park Board strongly supported the need to enter into a similar site agreement with Centennial School District for this new school. It was' felt the first preference options of this agreement would greatly help to provide for the communities recreation needs and is a good partnership with Centennial. School District. In particular the board was made aware that there is much demand for the indoor recreation spaces, and would like to have first preference for at least one gymnasium facility. This agreement would not bind the school district to allowing Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation to monopolize this facility. It would, however, allow us to program on a first preference basis at ].east one gymnasium after the school district has fulfilled all of their needs. PARK, RECREATION, FORESTRY, AND RECYCLING DEPARTMENTS 7204 LAKE DRIVE, LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA 55014 (612) 464-5562 EXHIBIT I • _, SITE PLAN. CENTENNIAL MIUULt burIuuL — 1 — — W : — -- ' — 5 X.SA— S.A'�- i i / tat / • — SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY s NSW �uu 1.8 1 I I 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I I X— — �� �. . — L L 7 __Ti T sTREETI _ 1_1' _L 1_ _t 2 rem. OwK rt/a R. -r 7 as yr r- a.- — ..`� - .,, —a—r ._1_n 11u1. • SC/if: 1 0104 . 100 Mr se ns • CARI£f-TORC£RSEN, INC. LAND SURVEYORS (612) ♦6O-3 O1 trt . Y 10 .C7 COl.r15 .nn. VITA Ce.n.V..,kn. 5317 10-.., notify M N1. Pr., r'.. w n.w1... Inn •~ awn B..•1••.• lwti S.n.Y rte' h RM. N 1/n...ne. 6w:O L t.....,, ♦L: w.. RN. 6.. B. 7..1 Bony Nn 667-16 OS -1a7 en. Nn. AGENDA ITEM V B STAFF ORIGINATOR Mary Kay Wyland DATE February 12, 1996 TOPIC 96-2, PUBLIC HEARING, Ed Vaughn, Pheasant Hilts Preserve MUSA Land Exchange This item is being reviewed in further detail by City Staff. A report will be available prior to the meeting on Wednesday. I am sorry for the delay in supplying this information. AGENDA ITEM VI A STAFF ORIGINATOR Mary Kay Wyland DATE February 12, 1996 TOPIC Rick Carlson - concept development plan for area south of Pineridge II and III BACKGROUND Mr. Rick Carlson and/or his engineer, Mr. Ted Matke, will be present to discuss the concept of this proposed development. There will be no staff report as this is a concept plan only. For your information: - The property was originally included in our MUSA Area Expansion Request. - The property is Zoned Rural - The Comprehensive Plan currently indicates the area as rural - Utilities could serve the site through the existing Pineridge Development OPTIONS No recommendation required at this time, the developer is seeking preliminary comments from the P & Z at this time. j o : /7t 4 alum waal 1 ser,MOO =Wino M Ana%RUMS WPM TMS IMO .� te+ • r��� IA Or O.MpMal W M'WM AO Mr. marW..... Moo ...M 'dam MM M1it aE WPM n UP* w•• m• •• ns IT MOLL IM.0 o.rao. eaaa a+Tr OM As. OIIR/L!s A MON MI MOM, WM' ►sus err 1 WNW Putivrnx ENGINEERING, RC. Pin CMTs Mvs.1. TE friary, r+ 75+72 (612). 783-0300 Odom! S Carlson R- ®� 41+0wMl.10.10 1r41s.! umr77a MillKu Soma 6itn mos SO SKETCH PLAN M MMylaa11111 ,MIN�vvv.d ww� Mi i.1 ar ANN= _MIR RESHAN MK. • Aman �[[ xKE v %iiMININNiMBECMIROP • 1974 1978 1980 REV. AUG. 1989 REVISED JAN. 1987 REV. MAY 1988 REVISED NOV. 1994 REV. REV SHADED AF PARK LO SCA] 151 . L1L 111 LAV 6e 1-.ANU MUM1 February 11, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board c/o Mary Kay Wyland City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 z -1J- ;1U•JbAM ; fLJt11IVIS1UN LUUN11- 4b1 415tib;# 1/ 2 THE NORDINES 7190 GRAY HERON DRIVE LINO LAKES, MN. 55014 Post -1C" Fax Nate 76'11 14-10 aa, am oti Phone 121L,.f :1)' , 9 Fax # : ` r ;,�"' " ilk jam, �„ c ow- ',ice Plane it.il ›-Teri Fax We are responding to the Public Hearing Notice we received regarding the application submitted by the Centennial School District for a construction of a Middle School at 358 Elm Street. We supported the construction of the new facility, however, we do have some concerns regarding the proposal. These are as follows: 1. Traffic/Site Access According to the submitted plan, it appears that Elm Street/Highway 49 intersection will be modified. This change involves prohibiting through access Goni Highway 49 on to Elm Street to access the residential neighborhood. We understand the intent of this proposal is to deter traffic generated by the school from acing Elm Street u an access point. With the current design, we do not believe this would happen Access to the school can still be gained off Elm Street from a driveway which lines up with Gray Heron Drive. With this driveway in place, people will be able to bypass ITrghway 49 by taking Second Street to Elm Street. By restricting access to Elm Street from Highway 49, we believe that only the residents of the subdivisions off of Elm Street are inconvenienced. We would prefer an alternate design that would leave Elm Street/Highway 49 intersection with the current access, eliminate the driveway opposite Gray Heron Drive and change the Fourth Ave nie/Elm Street intersection to allow both a right and left turn onto Elm Street. With the additional traffic, we are also concerned about traffic control at the Elm Street Highway 49 intersection There is not left hand turn lane or bypass lane on Highway 49 at the Elm Street intersection. There have been many times where we thought we would be rear ended as we take this turn due to the speed of vehicles on the Highway. We would definitely support this type of improvement. This school will generate pedestrian traffic on Elm Street from children living in the neighborhood attending, the school. Elm Street is currently a narrow two lane road with no improved shoulders. The increased vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic along this street are incompatible due to the roadway design To reduce conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, we suggest an off street trail be installed along the road. SENT 151 : HL I li ENV & LAND MIiM l : 2- l :i - Jb : l U ::ibAM : 2. Outdoor Recreational Facilities WASYl1NL1UN LVUN11-, page 2, Planning and Zoning Board 464 4566:# 2/ 2 We believe the proposed outdoor recreational facilities are too extensive for a A/fiddle School Facility. Because of this, we question what the use of these facilities will be. Will these facilities be available to the Park District for use and for other schools (ie. the High School) in the Centennial School District? Will the use of' these facilities be compatible with the adjacent residential uses? Our concern is that the facilities proposed go far beyond Middle School use. The additional use of these facilities by other groups or organizations may be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. The use of the facilities by high school students brings mici in another age group we were not anticipating. In addition, the use of the facilities by leagues brings in activities on hours outside of the designated school hours and after school activities. Outdoor recreational facilities are a source of traffic, noise and lighting. If these facilities will be used more intensely than the normal Middle School use, we would like to see some conditions restricting the hours and lighting. 3. Vegetation Removal/Landscape Screening We believe the site contains a woodlot behind the houses located on Elm Street. This existing vegetation is not shown on the site plan. With the proposed outdoor recreational facilities, it appears that this vegetation will be removed. We would urge the School District to retain as much as these woods as possible (again -are all those fields necessary). Woodlots are a benefit to the urban environment. They provide wildlife habitat and aid in energy conservation. It would be nice if they were retained as a natural environment study area for the students. Along Elm Street there is an existing row of mature evergreen trees. It is unclear if these trees will remain. This existing tree line will provide a good screen of the school and it's facilities from Elm Street. We would oppose any removal of these trees. If removed, we would like to see screening consisting of berm intermixed with evergreen and deciduous plantings. 4. Signage To reduce the impact on our neighborhood we would prefer an unlit ground sign if one is proposed on Elm Street. We would oppose any lighting of the sign. These are our main concerns. We do have others regarding grading/drainage, wetland replacement and the construction schedule which I am sure will be answered at the hearing. I hope you will consider these issues in your final decision. 041cpseciai4-1 The Nordines 4 A..0—. I .F? 2/0 C w 09:01 NATTKE ENG I NEE 9 u ave I1 WAR WIN. I .1011. Coyote toil 3 1r L gZnd Sreet CA:U 5 Mc/l/L- 1-1.-., , ,L6A- I✓ (caLyA. , MC Olt rencivtX w LVTSIO 1.......7.:="" MC ligavi oft as If. 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