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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/2017 P&Z Minutes DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION A. Potential Land Use Study Areas and Land Use Issues Anne Hurlburt, Landform, discussed potential land use study areas  1-A Hodgson Rd & County Rd J o Chair Tralle questioned extending utilities to County Road J o Mr. Grochala stated that staff met with the City Engineer and utility staff to discuss 2018 projects. One of the topics of discussion was getting sewer and water from Woodridge Lane to this site. o Mr. Laden asked about the budget o Mr. Stoesz asked how it would be charged back to future land use  Mr. Grochala stated that developers are subject to a truck utility charge to cover the costs o Recommendation: Continue references to 2007 master plan  Move forward with recommendation  1-B Hodgson Rd & Birch St. o Mr. Laden asked if there is an option to have a right in only off of Hodgson, from the south  Mr. Grochala stated that the County typically doesn’t like to see a right in where the turn lane is developing o Mr. Stoesz asked if the yellow barrier would eventually be put in the middle of Hodgson and Birch DATE : August 9, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:09 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, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Grochala stated that it may become a median at some point but is striped to develop a through lane and develop for a southbound left turn lane o Mr. Root disagrees that it was a consensus  Mr. Root stated it would be nice to see different types of uses for the property  Mr. Grochala commented on the access points and allowed uses  Mr. Masonick mentioned that this property has high visibility for a business  Chair Tralle questioned what deterred the pet hospital  Mr. Grochala stated that they purchased other land o Mr. Stimpson asked if there has been any feedback from the land owner  Mr. Grochala stated the broker/land owner has proposed different land uses – commercial and high density residential o Ms. Hurlburt stated that she recommends stay with what the plan is now o Recommendation by the Board – consensus is commercial o Recommendation: Continue current Commercial classification. Consider changes to plan or zoning designations if suitable development plan submitted to the City.  Move forward with recommendation.  1-C South of 67th St. from Ware to Holly o Ms. Hurlburt states that some of this area gets serviced by White Bear Township o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations, consider staging with sewer plan review.  Consensus from Board not needed tonight  2-A Sod Farms Area o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations. Include guidance for interpreting land use designations in Land Use Plan text.  Mr. Stoesz questioned the intersection of Sunset and Main  Mr. Grochala stated that Sunset is planned to be extended as a county road. Looking at half mile spacing for intersections. Blaine is planning for a low density residential.  2-B Lake Drive Corridor o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations for 2030 and full build out; except, consider change to commercial for existing non-conforming business uses on west side of CSAH 23 across from Area 2-C. Implementation will review zoning classifications for consistency with plan. Enforce access guidelines Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES to prohibit new driveways. Consider development staging with sewer plan review  Revised recommendation to extend Mixed Use from Main Street to Diane Street.  Revised recommendation to extend Commercial from Diane Street to south half of 8171 Lake Drive to include existing commercial business but not residential portion.  2-C Waldoch Farms Parcel o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations, consider staging with sewer plan review.  2-D Decker Property, 614 Pine St. o Neighbors to the Decker property were present at the meeting o Columbus is located to the north of the property. Columbus properties remaining unsewered long term. o Two issues: timing and staging, should this be low-density residential o Bruce Lundell, 680 Pine Street  Mr. Lundell questioned if property owners to the east can develop without sewer and water. Mr. Grochala stated that cannot be developed without sewer and water. o Barbara Lundell, 680 Pine Street  Ms. Lundell asked the Board about subdividing the property. o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations, consider staging with sewer plan review.  Move forward with recommendation  3-A North of Main St., West of 20th Ave. o Mr. Grochala stated that this is the location that the City is planning the greenway project for stormwater. o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations, consider staging with sewer plan review.  Move forward with recommendation  3-B Nadeau Properties (6651 & 6677 20th ) o Initiated by land owner request o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations and staging. Low Density is consistent with abutting property to west and south. 20th Ave. is a good divide/transition between Medium and Low Density areas.  Move forward with recommendation  4-A Wilkinson Lakes/Cedar Lake Area o Lack of response from White Bear Township o Mr. Stoesz questioned about the White Bear litigation o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations. Work with White Bear Township to determine sewer capacity and consider staging with sewer plan review. Examine intersection and access issues as part of Transportation Plan review. Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES  Move forward with recommendation  5-A East of I-35E o Looking at desigation west of I-35 E, currently guided as low density residential  Suggestion changing the long range plan o Mr. Stoesz asked if it would be agreesive to make the area west of I-35E guided as commercial.  Mr. Grochala stated that the issue lies in getting sewer and water. o Ms. Hurlburt stated that it might be beneficial to have two catergories of commerical. o Recommendation: Continue existing land use designations, except delete Medium Density north of 80th St & east of I-35E. Consider staging with sewer plan review.  Move forward with recommendation  Added issues o LP-4, Unsewered Residential Neighborhoods o LP-5, Residential Densities  Mixed Use Development (LP-1) o Category needs clarification. How must “mixing” occur? Within each site or development project? This may be difficult for small parcels. o Can this category be used to allow felxibility for commercial OR residential uses? o Should there be different approaches for different areas of the community? o Recommendation: Land use Plan should give guidance on Mixed Use category and include goals for each Mixed Use area including residential/commericial split, similar to current plan  Industrial Land Use (LP-2) o Can a single industrial classification respond to city’s desire for business park/corporate campus areas versus more traditional industrial areas with outside storage and/or distribution uses? o Should there be different classification(s) for high visibility areas or to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses? o Recommendation: Consider splitting industrial use into two classficiations, on efor existing areas allowing a full range of industrial uses and a new “Business Campus” classification for large, high-visibility sites. Emphasize employment over warehousing; higher standards for design. Planned uses may include some commercial to support the business and employment base.  City Role in Development (LP-3) o What is the city’s role in development? Should it be more active in promoting or facilitating development consistent with planning Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES goals? Or should the city be a more passive participant in the development process? o Recommendation: Implementation Section of Economic Development Plan provides some guidance; revisit this question when updating that Chapter.  Unsewered Residential neighborhoods (LP-4) o Exisitng residential neighborhoods designated “Urban Reserve” in several locations are surrounded by urban land use designations and/or areas staged fro developmnet before 2030. o Need to be clear about wheather these areas are eligible or extension of public sewer and/or water service and under what circumstances. o Plan should allow for extension of public health problems, without the need for complicated amendments to the Plan. o Recommendation: Include criteria in appropriate plan text (Land Use and/or Sewer Chapters) to allow some flexibility for sewer extensions without the need for Plan amendments.  Residential Densities (LP-5) o Residential densities at least 3.0 units/acre to meet regional policies (same as 2030 plan.) o Plan must guide land to accommodate city’s share of regional affordable housing need o Recommendation: Ensure that land use plan continues to meet the 3 units/acre goal. If necessary, adjust the Mixed Use category to accommodate the minimum number of affordable units. B. Housing Chapter  Housing Plan o Assess the current housing stock o Project housing needs o Describe implementation tools for meeting the needs  Affordable Housing Need o Affordable Housing Unit Needs for Lino Lakes, 2021-2030  At or below 30% AMI = 284 Housing Units  31-50% AMI = 197 Housing Units  51-80% AMI = 34 Housing Units o What is “affordable”?  2017 Median income (for household of 4) = $90,000  80% = $68,000  Affordable home price $236,000 o 56% of existing Lino Lakes housing stock in 2017 is affordable (Metro Council) o 1,700 new households to be added 2021-2030 o 515 affordable units = about 30% of total  Residential Densities Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES o Residential densities at least 3.0 units/acre to meet regional policies (same as 2030 plan) o Plan must guide land to accommodate city’s share of regional affordable housing need  8 units/acre for all levels OR 12 units/acre less than 50% AMI, 6 units/acre 51-80% AMI  Issues for Housing Plan Update o More usable document o Meaningful comparisons, meeting data requirements o Tie implementation strategies to three bands of affordability o Identify implementation tools for addressing housing needs o Planning for land at “affordable” densities to meet regional guidelines  Low Density Residential, 1.6 to 3.9 Units/Acre, 746.3 Net Acres  Medium Density Residential, 4.0 to 5.9 Units/Acre, 185.1 New Acres  High Density Residential, 6.0 to 10.0 Units/Acre, 162.1 Net Acres  Mixed Use (Residential Portion Only), 8.0 to 15.0 Units/Acre, 78.1 Net Acres o Recommendation: If necessary, adjust the Mixed Use category to accommodate the minimum number of affordable units by:  Increasing the proportion of land designated for residential compared to commercial uses  Increasing the density of residential uses within Mixed Use areas  Designating additional Mixed Use sites  Same combination of the above C. Next Steps/Upcoming Meetings a. August 19 – Blue Heron Days b. September 11 – Park Board c. September 13 – Planning & Zoning Board/Transportation D. Additional comments a. Ms. Hurlburt stated that the plan will include implementation steps that the City will do. b. Mr. Stoesz asked what form we will see Comprehensive Plan in. Ms. Hurlburt stated that we will not see a strikeout version. The new plan will be a fresh format. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. on August 9, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the July 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 6 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 7:39 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:39 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Houle Addition Final Plat Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of option 1 and option 2 for Houle Addition. The applicant, Guy Houle, GRH Contracting, has submitted a land use application for final plat. The proposed development is a 1 lot and 1 outlot single family residential subdivision located at the north end of Ruffed Grouse Road. The development contains one 30.72 gross acre parcel and is called Houle Addition. Staff addressed questions of the Board. Chair Tralle asked for clarification on splitting off Outlot A on option #2. Guy Houle, 4417 Channel Lane, and his cousin purchased the 30 acres with the understanding that only 1 single family house is able to be built. Mr. Grochala stated that the Board can approve option 1 and option 2. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of option 1 and option 2 of the Final Plat Houle Addition. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 6 - 0. Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES B. 6602 Pheasant Run-Variance Amendment Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of amending the findings of Facts and Resolution No. 15-119. On October 14, 2015, the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of a 10 foot variance to allow the property owner, Dylan Lindman, to construct an attached garage 30 feet from the lot line along CSAH 34/Birch Street. The required setback is 40 feet. On October 26, 2015, the City Council passed Resolution No. 15-119 approving a 12 foot variance to allow for the construction of an attached garage 28 feet from the lot line. The property owner requested the additional 2 feet. Per Resolution No. 15-119: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes hereby approves of a 12 foot variance to reduce the required setback from 40 feet to 28 feet along Birch Street to allow for the construction of an attached double garage at 6602 Pheasant Run, subject to the following conditions: 1. The detached shed in the northeast corner of the lot, found in violation of city ordinances, shall be relocated onto the applicant’s property. 2. The accessory structure shall meet the requirements of §1007.043 General Building and Use Provisions. 3. The accessory structure shall meet all other city code and state building code requirements. 4. A building permit shall be submitted for by the applicant and approved by the City of Lino Lakes prior to construction. The property owner thought the variance applied to both the attached double garage and detached shed. He relocated the detached shed onto the property 28 feet from the south lot line to line up with attached garage. Technically, the resolution only allowed for a setback variance for the attached double garage, not the detached shed. The detached shed should be 40 feet from the south lot line and 5 feet from the rear lot line. The property owner does not want to relocate the detached shed again and is requesting the variance to include the detached shed. Staff addressed questions of the Board. Mr. Stoesz asked if there needs to be approval to put up an accessory structure. Ms. Larsen stated that if the structure is under 200 square feet, a zoning permit is required. If the structure is over 200 square feet, a building permit is required. Mr. Lindman stated that the shed is 26.8 feet from property line. Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 9 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to recommend approval of where the accessory structure is located now. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 6 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Outlot C, Century Farm North 6th Addition-Discussion to Re-Plat from 12 Townhome Units to 4 Single Family Lots Century Farm North is a residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) in northwest Lino Lakes and was approved in 2003. It includes a mix of housing styles including typical single family lots, single family airpark lots with hangars, single family detached townhomes (individual house lots located within a commonly owned yard lot) and attached townhomes. The PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Outlot C, Century Farm North 6th was approved for 12 townhomes (2 buildings with 6 units each) in 2003. Due to a weakened townhome market, the owner, Gary Uhde, is proposing to re- plat the outlot from 12 townhome units to 4 single family lots. Staff is requesting input from Planning and Zoning Board - no formal action tonight. Mr. Udhe, Century Farms Development, expects to finish the homes in this year. Mr. Udhe stated that there is no market for townhomes. Capstone Homes has agreed to build the additional 4 homes. Chair Tralle stated that he would like to see this project completed. Consensus among Board to go forward with 4 single family homes. B. Project Updates West Shadow Lake Drive and LaMotte will likely move forward in 2018. Council will be authorizing plans and specs on Monday. Lennar Homes is in the process of working out a purchase agreement with Mattamy Homes. Lennar is looking at completing projects in 3 phases. Lennar is generally keeping the same footprint but with different products. The number of homes proposed has not changed, 871 approved for Mattamy and 871 proposed from Lennar. Anticipating a submittal on Monday. VII. ADJOURNMENT Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2017 Page 10 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant