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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1978 P&Z MinutesJanuary 18, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:07 P.M. January 18, 1978 by Mr. Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Reinert, Mattson, Hill, Shearen. Members absent: Schwankl, Karth. Mr. McLean, Council liaison was also present. The November 16, 1977 minutes were considered. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The minutes of the December 21, 1977 meeting were considered. Since there was not a quorum at the meeting, the minutes need not be approved. Election of Officers Mr. Shearen nominated Mr. Gourley as Chairman of the 1978 Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Reinert moved that nominations cease and the Clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Mr. Gourley. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert nominated Mr. Hill as Vice - Chairman of the 1978 Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Shearen moved that nominations cease and the Clerk cast an unanimous ballot for Mr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean's Report Mr. McLean reported the Council action on December 27, 1977 on the December 21, 1977 Planning and Zoning Board recommendations. Mr. McLean also noted that Mr. LeVessebr had appeared at the January 9, 1978 Council meeting and his request for a variance to split his lot with the provision that the easterly lot could not be built upon until municipal utilities were available. Mr. McLean noted Mr. Burman, County Commissioner, had appeared at the January 9, 1978 Council meeting and was questioned concerning the Jonathan Home for Boys in the Anoka County Regional Park. The City Clerk is to schedule another meeting with Mr. Burman regarding this matter. The Board was brought up to date regarding the position of West Shadow Lake Drive. It is complete and has been accepted for City maintenance. Mr. McLean described the property that will be acquired from Drovers State Bank for park dedication in Country Lakes. The land is located south of the creek on 7th Avenue and contains approximately 22 acres. It will have a picnic area, possibly a beach area and boat launching area but no set ballfields. Mr. McLean updated the situation regarding the proposed Otter Lake Regional Park. At this time Metro Open Space is requesting a 27 acre site belonging to Mr. Blomquist. The Council has invited Mr. Blomquist to the January 23rd Council meeting so that he may express his feelings about this matter. Mr. Mattson asked Mr. McLean what would happen if Metro Council does not approve of the Council's actions or decisions? Where will it all end? Mr. McLean described the agreement this City has with the Anoka County Open Space and the County's Resolution regarding not taking any more land for open space. Mr. Mattson asked if Metro Council would take the City to Court. Mr. McLean felt they would not go that far. Mr. Shearen asked Mr. McLean if the Council would object if a property owner wanted to sellhis land to Metro Open Space. Mr. McLean said that this situation has not occurred and would have to wait and see. Page -2- January 18, 1978 Mr. Mattson asked how much City time is spent on Metro requests and actions. Mr. McLean said probably 25% of the time of elected, appointed and employed City time. Plat - Forest Glen - Gilbert Menkveld Mr. Gourley noted that the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Anoka County Highway Department have not responded regarding this plat. The Board reviewed the plat map and asked that Mr. Menkveld supply further information: - Response from Mr. Short regarding latest drawing - Recommendations from the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Anoka County Highway Department - All lots be at least one acre in size (lot 1, block 2, lot 1, block 6) - Check with Mr. Gotwald regarding all lots on the west border of plat. If the easement is dedicated as a road right-of-way all lots on the west would be undersized. Also is it legal to designate road right-of-ways on plats? A written response from the Park Board regarding park dedication. The Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Menkveld a copy of these minutes for his reference. Mr. Menkveld will be placed on the February 15, 1978 agenda. Plat - Ulmers Rice Lake Addition 11 The Board reviewed Mr. Ulmer's plat map and it was determined all necessary information and documents were in the file. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend approval of this plat. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Plat - Mar -Don Homes The Clerk read letters from City Engineer Gotwald and City Planner Short. A plat map from Mr. Gotwald indicating a different alignment of the street was discussed. After further discussion the plat owners were asked for further information: - Park Board written recommendation A written response from the Rural Cooperative Power Association accross the property. - Rice Creek Watershed District recommendations in writing Correct the block length to 1,320 feet or less. - Topography map indicating method of drainage - Block 7, lots 6 and 7 do not have required frontage. - Block 6, lots 1 and 2 do not have required 150' frontage - One lot is under one acre, all lots to be one acre or more. defining the corridor Page -3- January 18, 1978 Mar - Don Homes will be placed on the February agenda. Outlot B - Country Lakes, Ken Erickson Mr. Erickson explained he would like to sell some of this outlot and asked the best way to divide it. Mr. McLean explained that the City is requiring lots to be at least one acre in size. However, he realized that since the Tots are shallow, they would required a large front- age. Mr. Gourley stated he was very reluctant to accept lots less than one acre unless some valid argument could be presented. Mr. Shearen explained how Metro Council is watching to see that we do not allow anything other than we had stated. The Board suggested that Mr. Erickson contact an engineering firm or consult with Mr. Gotwald, City Engineer, as to the best way to subdivide this outlot. Outlot A - Lakes Addition 4 - Robert Peterson The Clerk read the tetters from the City Engineer and Planner. The Board discussed the plat map and asked for the following information: - Letter from the Rice Creek Watershed District - All lots be at least one acre. Mr. Peterson stated that Drovers State Bank is considering developing the lots accross the road from Outlot A. He asked how this could be handled. The Clerk was instructed to contact Attorney Locher for his written opinion on how this could be handled. The Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Peterson a copy of the minutes and put him on the February agenda. Rezoning - Feed -Rite Control The Board reviewed the application for rezoning. The application has been completed de- signating a zoning of heavy industrial. A site plat map has also been provided. Mr. McLean noted that parking facilities had not been designated on the plat map and that the ordinance requires commercial buildings to be placed at least 50' from the road. The Board asked Mr. Shipp to provide the following: - A plot map indicating parking facilities, possible future fencing and/or tree screening. - A letter from the Lexington Fire Department stating they could handle any fires this facility. at - A letter from the Pollution Control Agency or Mr. Gotwald indicating what meausres should be taken to control a chemical spill. The letter should also state the consequences of a spill, where will it go, would the City want it to go in this direction. - The street built to City specification and dedicated as a City street. Page -4- Janaury 18, 1978 The Clerk was instructed to set a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board for February 8, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. to complete action on this matter. Variance - Dorothy Maki Mrs. Maki has requested a variance to split her lot on the corner of Sunrise Avenue and Glenview Street. The certificate of survey was attached to the variance request and the required fee was paid. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend approval of this variance. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Kennel License - Dwayne Myrvold Mr. and Mrs. Myrvold have requested a kennel license but have not appeared in person before this Board either in December or January. Mr. Shearen moved to forword this matter to the Council for appropriate action. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business Mr. Gourley asked the Board if they would like to record an official position on the Jonathan Home for Boys at the former Hensel Farm located in the Anoka County Regional Park. Mr. Reinert moved that the Planning and Zoning Board support the Council in their effors to insure that the Park lands be used as originally intended, Open Space. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. New Business Mr. Gourley noted that Twin City Truck Maintenance has moved a trailer in and are using it as an office. Mr. Hill asked if this was contrary to the City ordinances. He was told, No. After discussing the parking of trailers outside of a trailer park, Mr. Hill moved to request that Attorney Locher submit a suggested ordinance regulating the parking of trailers outside of a trailer park. Mr. Hills motion was not seconded. The Clerk was instructed to ask Mr. Locher to prepare an ordinance regulating the park- ing of trailers outside of trailer parks for the February Planning and Zoning Board meet- ing. The matter of bulding pole buildings on lots less than 10 acres was discussed. It was determined that ordinance #56 restricts the size of the building sufficiently. The Clerk was instructed to have Mr. Locher respond in writing on the question, "Can a land owner sell a lot of less than 10 acres with a pole building on it? Could the City end up with a number of one acre lots with very large pole buildings on them?" Mr. McLean explained that all outgoing board members will be receiving plaques noting their service to the City. Mr. McLean asked the Board to view the residence of LeRoy Houle. He has a lot of mat- erial stored outside of his pole building and may be in violation of his special use permit. Page -5- January 18, 1978 Mr. Reinert moved to recommend the Council consider passing a resolution stating that Board Members use their residence as offices in the performance of their duties as Board Members and that Mr. Locher's opinion be obtained on this subject. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gourley explained that on his initative, Mr. LeVessuer has appeared at the January9, 1978 Council meeting for final action on his varaince request thereby bypassing any Planning and Zoning Board action. He asked the Board Members to let him know if they did not agree with this action. Mr. Hill moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Aye. There are several items left from 1977 for the Planning and Zoning Board to resolve: - Revise sign ordinance - Review house numbering system - Comprehensive Land Use Plan