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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1979 P&Z MinutesThe regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:13 P.M., Wednesday, February 21, 1979 by Chairman Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Heath, Reinert, Johnson, Shearen, Schwankl. Members absent: Mattson. Mr. McLean, Council liason was also present. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes of the January 17, 1979 meeting. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean's Report Mr. McLean reported Council actions on the Planning and Zoning Board recommendations of Janauary 17, 1979. He reported that the rezoning hearing for El Rehbein and Son was held February 12, 1979 and the rezone accepted. The hearing for the Oak Knoll plat was held February 12, 1979 and the plat was accepted. Peter Scherer Mr. Scherer explained the Park Board is presently trying to prepare a City wide compre- hensive Park Plan and asked if three or four members of the Planning and Zoning Board would meet with the Park Committee on Tuesday, February 27, 1979 to help initiate this Plan. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Heath, Mr. Reinert and Mrs. Schwankl will try to attend this meeting. The Clerk is to send pertinent information submitted by City Planner Short to these P & Z members prior to this meeting. Variance - Peter Scherer Mr. Sherer has requested a variance to transfer title on a piece of property of less than the required 2t .acres. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend to Council this variance be granted. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Rezone - Roger Kolstad Mr. Kolstad and Mr. Tagg requested that a parcel of land located in Lot #13, Auditors Subdivision #138 fronting on Lake Drive be rezoned to commercial. The front 300' is already zoned commercial. Mr. Gourley questioned the requested zoning and asked if light industrial would be more appropriate. He also felt the size of the parcel did not meet the Ordinance, it must be three acres. Mr. Kolstad said he could change the size to meet the Ordinance and get a signed Certifi- cate of Survey and change the zoning designation before the next Council meeting. He asked if the Board could recommend approval with the above stipulations. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend to Council approval of the request to rezone the parcel subject to receipt of a signed Certificate of Survey, the acreage be brought up to three acres and the entire three acres be zoned "light Industrial" and all other materials are in order. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Plat - John Blomquist Mr. Blomquist and Mr. Hill presented a preliminary sketch plan for the SWZ of Section #36. Mr. Hill explained the reason for this particular layout. Mr. Gourley asked if the Counties had been contacted with respect to any future plans for County Road "J". Mr. Hill said no. Paye -2- February 21, 1979 Mr. McLean pointed out that some of the lots did not meet the required 150' frontage. Mr. Gourley noted that the 40' easement for a private driveway was not adequate for approval of a building permit in the future. Mr. Gourley noted that the private drive- way would divide the open space area and this City has not had any experience with this concept before. Mr. McLean asked if the lake level had been established. Mr. Hill did not know and Mr. McLean noted this would have to be done in the future. He suggested that Mr. Hill contact Bob Hamilton at the Rice Creek Watershed District for rnore information on this situation. Mr. McLean explained to the Board this plat is the property Metro Open Space wants to add to the Otter Lake Regional Park. Mr. Hill asked the City's official position on this matter? Mr. McLean said that the City might be willing to go along with a buffer zone but that is the fullest extent of this City's position. Mr. Gourley told Mr. Hill and Mr. Blomquist that this Board would like to see a letter from the Counties regarding their intention with respect to County Road "J". Also the lot frontage and easement will have to meet ordinances. The Board would like to see the revised drawings. Plat - W and G Rehbein Mr. Gordon Rehbein represented W & G Rehbein and explained his preliminary sketch drawing. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Rehbein if a temporary cul-de-sac could be located at the south end of 18th Avenue. Mr. Rehbein said this was possible. Mr. McLean said the area in the lots bordering the UPA easement would have to be calculated as at least one acre without the easement. This would be the same for the County ditch. Mr. Gourley noted that 18th Avenue and 76th Street are not located on any section lines and could pose problems when given house numbers. He suggested streets be given names rather than numbers. Mr. McLean noted that the Park Board will probably recommend cash in lieu of park land for this plat. Mr. Rehbein said he would continue his planning taking into consideration the Planning and Zoning Boards recommendations. Rezone - El Rehbein and Son (Quadriminiums) Jerry Blackbird Mrs. Anderson read the letters submitted by the City Engineer and Planner regarding this plat. Mr. Reinert noted that neither consultant had addressed the social impact of this type of development. Mr. Theimich frorn the audience asked who Barton Aschman is? Mr. McLean explained that this is the firm retained by this City for City Planning. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend to Council denial of the rezoning based on the controver- sial nature of the plat and the lack of information with respect to the social impact and lack of information regarding the density impact and recommend the Council set a public hearing. Mr. Gourley said he had talked to the City Attorney who said that as long as all the ord- inance.requirements are met by the land owner requesting rezoning a public hearing should Page -3- February 21, 1979 set by the Council. This Board need not recommend any more than a public hearing be set. Mr. Theimich asked if anyone could request a rezoning. Mr.Gourley said any landowner who meets all City Ordinance requirements can request his property be rezoned. Mr. Theimich asked if this is automatic what is this Board here for. Mr. Gourley said in this case this Boards function is to determine if there is sufficient information to recommend a public hearing. Mrs. Donna Carlson from fi e audience asked if the builder has submitted any plans tonight that are different from the original plans. There were no new plans submitted. Mr. Blackbird outlined some of the plans for the audience. Mr. Benjamin Benson read excerpts from the 1974 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, then added it was his understanding that the Council acts in favor of the Planning and Zoning Boards recommendations about 95% of the time. Mr. Lindy noted that neither consultant mentioned the impact on the lake from this pro- posed plate Mr. Gourley said that this was a preliminary assessment to rezoning not for platting. This would be addressed when the preliminary plat was addressed. Mrs. Carlson said this proposed development could bring 637 residents into the area and did not believe the parks and lake were administered well enough to handle this added population. Mr. Blackbird explained that in addition to the tot lots all the open space area of the complex was available to the residents. Mr. Theimich asked if the City were compelled to hold a public hearing what happens next. Mr. Gourley explained it would be up to the Council and they could either approve or deny the rezoning request. Mr. Johnson questioned Mr. Gotwalds letter and Mr. Gourley explained that all comments were based on the type of rezoning requested not the sketch layout. Mr. Johnson noted that Mr. Short had located the County Open space in the wrong direct- ion. He also noted with the proposed density the population will spill over in adjoin- ing spaces. Mr. Shearen seconded Mr. Reinerts motion to deny. Mr. Heath felt that this City should define density clearly. Mr. Gourley called for a vote on the question. All members present voted aye except Mrs. Schwankl. Mrs. Schwankl abstained since she had not studied all the information as of yet. Motion to deny carried. Mrs. Currie asked the procedure for getting on the Planning and Zoning Board agenda. Mr. Gourley explained. New Business Mr. Gourley asked if there were any suggestions or comments onithe "Platting Procedures". He asked that the Clerk submit copies of the checklist to each P & Z members with each new plat. Mr. McLean suggested that this Board redirect itself to revising the Comprehensive Land Page -4= February 21, 1979 Mr. Gourley asked if it would be in order to call a special meeting with the City Planner and Engineer to determine where we are coming from and where we are at. Mr. McLean said this board should start with the old plan and work from there. The Planning and Zoning Board will have a special meeting Wednesday, April 11, 1979 at 7:..50 P.M. The agenda will consist entirely of working on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. McLean suggested that the Clerk locate the slides that were prepared at the time the first Land Use Plan was prepared. Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Aye.