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August 16, 1978
The regualr meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was
called to order at 8:04 P.M. by Chairman Gourley. Members present;
Mattson, Reinert, Bohjanen, Schwankl, Hill,Shearen. Absent; None.
Mr. Hill asked that the 4th paragraph on the last page be deleted.
Mr. Hill moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr.
Bohjanen. Motion declared passed.
Mr. McLean reported to the Planning and Zoning Board the actions of the
City Council in reference to the July meeting.
The variance request on the agenda had been cancelled. The Clerk
presented a variance request signed by Elizabeth Sands requesting
the transfer of a parcel of land of less than 24 acres. This parcel
is to be added to an existing parcel to increase the size and add to
the lake frontage. The Application was in order with the exception
of the signature of the current owner, Mr. Hawkins. After some discussion,
Mr. Bohjanen, moved to recommend approval of this variance, with the
stipulation that the signature of Mr. Hawkins be obtained. Seconded by
Mr. Shearen. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Lee Robinson had submitted a request for a variance to add a parcel
of land of less than the required 24 acres to an existing parcel. However,
a certificate of survey is needed. This request will be on the September
20, 1978 agenda.
Mr. Menkveld was present to discuss Carole Estates II. Mr. Gotwald had
delivered a letter to the office with some questions on the proposed
drainage area. There was also discussion on the discrepancy in the
elevations as compared to the area to the South of this plat. Mr. Gotwald
was also concerned about the traffic flow on the dead end street to the
North.
Mr. Menkveld said that a temporary cul-de-sac had been proposed for that
dead end street. When the lands to the North are devleoped, then this
cul-de-sac will be eliminated and the land will revert to the abutting
property owners.
Mr. Priem, a land owner whose property borders the West edge of this plat
asked what is going to happen to back portion of his land. He wanted a
street in order to develop some lots.
Mr. Reinert said this is a decision that must be made between property
owners and this is not within the province of this Board.
Mr. Menkveld was given a copy of the letter from Mr. Gotwald and asked
to comply with his suggestions and return to the September20th meeting.
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Busch of 8015 Elbe St. were in the audience. They had
started to install a privacy around their back yard and had been stopped
by the Building Inspector. The fence is 7' in height which is in violation
of Ordinance #56 which state that a fence may not be higher than 6'.
Mrs. Busch presented the Board with a list of signatures of property
owners surrounding their lot agreeing to the construction of this fence.
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After some discussion of this matter, Mr. Hill moved to recommend to
the Council this variance be approved, with the stipulation that the
list be attached and the fee paid. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion
declared passed. Mrs. Busch will obtain the form from the office.
Mr. McLean reminded the Board members of the Open Space meeting scheduled
for September 6, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall. This is a joint
meeting with members of the Hugo City Council and the Metropolitan Open
Space Commission. Members of this Commission are welcome to attend.
Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Aye.