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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1979 P&Z MinutesThe regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:01 P.M., Wednesday, March 21, 1979 by Chairman Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Shearen, Schwankl, Mattson, Johnson. Members absent: Reinert, Heath. Mayor Karth was also present. Mr. Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1979 meeting. Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth told the Board that the Council passed on the items recommended at the February meeting. He told the public hearing for the quad. rezoning in Country Lakes had been held March 12, 1979 and the rezoning denied. He noted that the Council had a problem with the definition of density. Mayor Karth noted density should be an area the Planning and Zoning Board should address in their Comprehensive Land Use Plan. East Birch Addition II - Pierre Nadeau Mr. Nadeau said he felt there was some misunderstanding about the reason for his appearance this evening. He said he was not presenting a plat at this time but just wanted to ask questions. Mr. Gourley asked Mr. Nadeau to explain what his plans are. Mr. Nadeau said that the street location in the sketch is basically correct, some of the lots may need attention because of inadequate frontage. He asked if it were reasonable to plat in stages. Mr. Gourley explained that it might be wise to plat the entire area and then develope the plat in phases. If only a part of the area is platted ordinances may change and affect the remainder of the area and the plat then could not be extended as wanted. Mr. Nadeau said he may have questions regarding the street construction and bonding. Also Mr. Nadeau wondered about park dedication. The Clerk noted that the Park Board had reviewed the sketch and recommended that lots 9 and 10 of block 3 be required for park purposes. Mr. Gourley asked Mr. Nadeau to make his changes and submit a preliminary plat with topog for the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Nadeau said he would try to get ready for the April meeting. Twilight Acres - 2nd Addition - El Rehbein and Son, Jerry Blackbird The Clerk read the Engineers and Planners letters of recommendations. Mr. Gourley asked if there were any questions or suggestions. There were none. Mrs. Schwankl moved to recommend approval of this plat subject to the Planners and Engineers recommendations. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion de- clared passed. Sketch Plat - Donald Newpower Mr. Newpower explained this was a sketch and he wanted the Boards recomm- endations or criticisms. Mr. Karth asked why the street is not straight. Mr. Newpower explained it ,Page -2- March 21, 1979 followed the most suitable contour of the land. He explained that lot 6 is almost all peat and would not be buildable. Mr. Gourley explained the City would hold to the 150 foot front footage requirements on all lots and all the dead end streets would have to be cul- de - saced. Mr. Newpower asked if an environmental impact statement would be required? He was told no, if there were not more than 50 homes in the plat. Mr. Gourley explained the park requirement and asked Mr. Newpower to get his preliminary plat and topog to the Clerk for the City Engineer and City Planners recommendation. Plat - Pine Oaks Mrs. Schwankl excused herself from the Board during consideration of this plat. She felt that since the plat is within a short distance from her property she should excuse herself. The plat was reviewed noting that the street names probably should be changed because they could cause some confusion. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend approval of this plat subject to the City Planners recommendations. Mr. Mattson seconded the motion. Motion declared passed with Mrs. Schwankl abstaining. Plat - Arborlake The Clerk read the City Planners and Engineers letters of recommendations. Mayor Karth noted the wording on the easement on the final plat will have to be changed. The Park Board had recommended that outlot A be accepted as park dedication. Mr. Mattson moved to recommend approval of this plat taking into consideration the City Planners and Engineers recommendations. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Aragon Ballroom - Steve Krube Mr. Krube explained he is a minister of the gospel and his church is the House of Praise. They are now meeting at Lovell School and are considering purchasing the Ballroom on Contract for Deed. Mr. Krube explained if the zoning has to be changed to RI the present owner will not sell it to them. The concern is if the contract were defaulted the property would not be as valuable if it were RI. Mayor Karth asked if there will be any reconstruction to the building itself. Mr. Krube said his father had talked to Mr. Mobley who had said that nothing had to be done immediately but there will have to be some improvements. Mr. Krube said they would honor all the Building Inspectors requests. Mr. Mattson said probably the Council will have to take action to remove the property from the tax rolls. Mr. Karth said this would be done when the church reaches exempt status. Mr. Gourley noted that this Board feels no action is needed at this time Page -3- March 21, 1979 since the property is grandfathered commercial and the proposed use is a lesser use. The Board recommended the building itself be inspected for adequate building rating. Since this matter will be considered at Council on March 26, 1979 Mr. Locher can add further comments. Variance - James Frischmon Mr. Frischmon applied for a variance to divide his lot into two lots. It was determined that Holly Drive was located almost entirely on his lot and if the remainder of the lot were divided each lot would be less than one acre. Mr. Locher has prepared deeds giving the right of way from Mr. Frischmon's property with the understanding that the City would grant the variance. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend the varianceto split Mr.Frischmon's lot be granted. Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Rezone - Robert Wahlberg Mr. Wahlberg would like to rezone a lot he owns on Lilac to R2 for a duplex. Mr. Wahlberg presented a petition signed by the adjoining landowners in- dicating their agreement to the rezoning. At the time Mr. Vernon Wahlberg divided this lot from his property he asked for a variance to divide off a lot of less than 24 acres from his farm. The request went to the Planning and Zoning Board who recommended approval upon receipt of a Certificate of Survey. The Certificate never was presented and the Council did not grant the variance. However, a Certificate of Survey did accompany the rezoning request and final action of the variance can now take place. Mr. Wahlberg said the new lot has been registered in the County. Mr. Gourley asked Mr. Mobley if he could see any problems with this request. He could not. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend that the rezoning be approved and a public hearing set. Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Steven Jankus - Extend Street and Install new Cul - de - Sac. Mr. Mattson excused himself from the consideration of this proposal because he is an adjoining land owner and feels it could be construed a conflict of interest. The Board reveiwed Mr. Jankus request to extend Deer Pass Trail eliminating the present cul - de - sac and installing another cul de - sac at the end of the street. Mr. Jankus presented a survey of the proposed new street and cul - de - sac and descriptions of the cul - de - sac to be eliminated. Mr. Gotwald, City Engineer had called the Clerk and told her the proposal would improve the street and be easier to maintain. •Page' -4 - March 21, 1979 Mrs. Schwankl moved to recommend approval of the extension of the street into Mr. Jankus property, the construction of a new cul - de - sac per the survey of Milner W. Carley dated March 16, 1979 and set a public hearing for the vacation of the present cul - de - sac subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Planner and subject to propert deeds being prepared for the new section of the street and new cul - de - sac. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed with Mr. Mattson abstaining. Shenandoah III - Glenn Rehbein Mr. Gourley explained he added Mr. Rehbein to the agenda this evening because his request could affect the planning session April II, 1979. Mr. Rehbein explained his plat Shenandoah III has been approved by the City Council and now wishes to change it accordingly: I. Reduce lot size to 10,000 square feet. 2. Increase the number of lots from 48 to 97. 3. Reduce house size requirements. 4. Lift moratorium on moving in buildings to allow for homes to be built in a factory and moved to the site. Mr. Rehbein read excerpts from articles published by the Metro Council regarding the need for lower cost housing. Lower costs could be acheived by lowering lot sizes and house sizes. Mr. Rehbein outlined his plan to build in - factory homes and further explained the cost savings factors of these houses and the fact the house will be better built. Mr. Mobley agreed with Mr. Rehbeins statements. He had visited such a factory with Mr. Rehbein today and found the homes very well built with regular stick construction. There are inspections on the site at all times and he would also inspect the homes prior to being moved onto the lot. There was discussion by the entire Borad about the procedure for reducing lot sizes and house sizes, by variance? Change ordiance? It was agreed that they would not like to see the reduction City wide, how can this situation be controlled? Mayor Karth asked Mr. Rehbein if he planned to use covenants. Mr. Rehbein said definitely, his attornies are already working on this area. Mr. Gourley said ne would like to set a special meeting with Mr. Rehbein, Attorney Locher Engineer Gotwald and Planner Short to work out the entire procedure at one time. April 4, 1979 was set for the special meeting with Mr. Rehbein. Mr. Gourley asked the Clerk to obtain copies of the Metro Councils publications, Redidential Zoning Ordinance, May, 1977 and Advisory Standards for Land Use Regulations, August, 1977. Mr. Mobley told the Board he personally felt both the P & Z Board and Council acted unfairly in the case of the Quad proposal from M. ME. Realty. He felt members of both Boards who live in the affected areas should have stepped down during the voting. The Board felt they had acted correctly as there is no written instruction to step down when considering areas where one or more Board members live. Mr. Gourley asked Mr. Mobley to attend the April 4th and April Ilth Special Meetings. Mr. Gourley noted the P and Z Board had recommend approval of Mr. Volk's proposed Street Light Ordinance. He asked the Council to consider it at the March 26, 1979 meeting so that 'Page March 21, 1979 if passed it could be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gourley asked the Clerk to obtain all the necessary information from Mr. Kelling in regard to street numbering for the April 11, 1979 meeting. Mrs. Schwankl reported on the special meeting with the Park Board. The special committee had noted three addtional areas a large park is needed. The Park Board will have specific recommendations for the P & Z Board to incorporate in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.' Mr. Shearen moved to adjourn at 11:55 F.M. Mr. Mattson seconded the motion. Aye.