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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1977 P&Z MinutesiG July 20, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Gourley, Members present; Shearen, Reinert, Schwankl. Absent; Nadeau, Karth, Hill. Mr. McLean was also present as was Mr. Short and Mr. Gotwald. On page one, Mr. Reinert corrected paragraph 4, in that the notification of special meeting should befeither by phone or mail. On page two, paragraph 12 dealing with the motion on Shenandoah III, Mr. Reinert said he would cast'a 'No' vote as it is written. This is to be added to the paragraph. On page three, paragraph 6, it was asked that in the future names of persons making statements to the Planning and Zoning be recorded. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean reported to the Planning and Zoning the actions of the Council in reference to the recommendations forwarded to them from the June Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Ardis Wolkse appeared before the Board with a request to split a lot at 6980 Lakeview. This is a corner lot and is compatable with the actions taken on other lots in the same area. Mr. Wolske has provided a legal descirption for each parcel and the fee has been paid. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend approval of this variance to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the variance request of Mr. Eckstrom, the consensus of the Board was that since this split is to enlarge the two remaining lots, a variance is not necessary. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend to the Council to notify the owner that a variance is not necessary and to return the fee paid. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ronald Van Kleek had applied for a varaince to a parcel of land located on Peltier Lake Drive which has no frontage on an established street. This parcel of land was recorded in 1941 and meets the requirement as to the size of the lot. After some discussion, Mr. Shearen moved to recommend to the Council this variance be granted with reference to the information supplied by Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mrs. Schwankl. Motion carried unanimously. Lenore DesLauriers had applied for a special use permit to park a 12' camp- ing trailer on a lot while the land is being cleared. She was told this is not an allowed practice under the existing City Ordinances. This unit may be used for a weekend, but cannot be left during the week. There had been some misunderstanding between the Clerk's office and this party and this was discussed. Ms. DesLauriers thanked the Board for their consideration. The Board told her a permit could be issued for a unit such as this at the time a building permit is issued. Mr. Hill arrived at 9:15 P.M. The plat of Carole Estates was considered. Both Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Short had recommended approval of this plat with some stipulations. Mr. Gotwald said a 30' road right-of-way along the Souht edge of the plat should be included. He felt that 79th Street will need to be widened and properly located and the right-of-way should be establised at this time. Mr. Gotwald July 20, 1977 - Page Two - noted the drainage patterns on this property and said there would be no problems. Mr. Short noted that three of the lots are located within the commercial zone and he felt that potential owners of this land should be so notified, in order to avoid potential problems. Mr. Hill asked if these lots should be rezoned to residential? Mr. Short said,not unless the entire strip of homes is rezoned. Mr. Gotwald felt it would be sufficient just to make the poeple aware of the fact of the zoning of those lots - this could be made a part of the deed. Mr. Reinert moved to table this plat until all corrections are completed. Mr. Shearen asked Mr. McLean if the Council objected to receiving plats in this manner, and Mr. McLean said, there had not been any complaints from the Council and quite a few had been received in this manner. Mr. Menkveld requested this be approved with the stipulations of "subject to" added. He felt the timing on this plat is critical. Mr. Gotwald said the Planner and Engineer re -check these plats for the adjustments that are to be made and write a letter to the Council to that effect. Mr. Gotwald felt that unless there is a disagreement with the design concept - minor changes to be made could be handled through the Planner and the Engineer. Mr. Reinert's motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat Carole Estates subject to the Planner's and Engineer's recommendations being fulfilled before the Council holds a public hearing. The three commercial lots be so designated so owners are notified of this zoning, also follow the Engineer's recommendations on the 30' street right-of-way along 79th Street; perc tests and soil borings to be done on block 2, lots 1,2,3,4,& 8 and any others deemed necessary. Seconded by Mrs. Schwankl. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fran Burque had presented a request for a variance to transfer title on a pracel of land of less than 24 acres. This lot borders the one a variance was just granted on and is being purchased by the same person. Mr. Burque was advised to combine the two parcels into one description. There was also discussion on a smaller parcel to the West that was created by the building of Interstate 35E. This can be discussed at another time. Mr. Shearen moved to combine the new parcel with the existing parcel to form one 2acre parcel. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Rohavic Oaks was considered. The Planner's and Engineer's recommendations were discussed. The changes suggested by the Engineer had been made and Mr. Gotwald recommended approval of this concept. Mr. Short had questioned the land suggested -for Park. He felt it might be too low for anything except passive use. The Clerk read a letter received from the Minnesota Department of Transportatic with some suggestions as to the lots facing Highway #49. They also suggested the EQC be contacted on this matter. The developers presented a plan for only filing a plat for the lands border- ing Highway #49. The Board asked why. The developers thought that a time July 20, 1977 - Page Three - limit as to when the interior streets would be built would be imposed. They were also concerned with the tax base on the land once it was platted. The men were told the City does not impose a completion date for interior streets, only that the street must be completed or some arrangement made with the Council before a building permit will be issued. On the matter of the tax base, they were told that the land is not revalued until some type on improvement is made on the land. Mr. Hill moved to recommend approval of this preliminary plat with the Planner's and Engineer's recommendations being followed, the EQC to be contacted and a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board be supplied prior to a public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Art Rehbein presented a request for a building permit on a parcel of land owned by Mrs.Edith Kammerer that only has access over a 30 foot ease- ment. The property has no frontage on an existing street. Mr. Gourley felt that Mr. Rehbein should document the date of recording of this parcel of land. He said if this land had been recorded before the Ordinance was passed, then he should apply for a variance to the frontage requirement. The System Statement as submitted by the Metropolitan Council was considered. Due to the fact of the special hearing called by the EQC and scheduled for July 28, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. here at the City Hall, Mr. McLean felt it very important that the issue of the open space suggested by the Metro Council for the Bald Eagle and Otter Lake area be discussed this evening. The EQC hearing deals with the plat of West Oaks of Bald Eagle and encompasses the land proposed for open space by the Metro Council. Mr. McLean felt the agreement worked out between the City and the Anoka County Board of Commissioners would relate to all points of the Chain of Lakes Parks. This should be done in an affirmative manner. On the subject of the Planned open space for Otter Lake and Bald Eagle, several statements are erroneous. The City of Lino Lakes has never been approached by either Ramsey County or the Metropolitan Open Space on this matter. Also, in the matter of use of the facility by the City, there has never been any considertion by this City for that land to be included in an open space program. The City's plans for park area and their uses by the City has never included that area. The Agreement with Anoka County will also relate to this area in that the establishement of the Chain of Lakes was a one time acquisition and no other lands within the City of Lino Lakes will be acquired for OPen Space. The City concurrs with Washington County's position to delete this suggested open space plan from the system statement. It was felt the suggestion from Washington County that the trail system be was arouted aroung the Southern end of the, lake and be contained entirely within good'Ramsey County/ It should also be, emphasized this City cannot afford the idea.services of the Metro Council - they are erroding our tax base. The Clerk; Planner and Engineer with meet and formulate a statement for Council consideration at the Monday night Counbil meeting. Mr. Gourley said he had been contacted by the resident on Glenview who wants to build a garage and questioned whether he had to stay 30' from his East side lot line. This is the center line in the lots in the Lakeview area July 20, 1977 - Page Four - and the suggestion that at some time in the future a street might be put through was a consideration. However, the City does not have an ordinance rqquiring this at this time. The general consensus of the Board was that this cannot be required at this time. Mr. Gourley said he is still receiving complaints on the condition of Sparkle -Wash. The Clerk was instructed to pull the background material on this operation for presentation to the Council at their regular meeting. Mr. Short informed the Planning and Zoning Board that he is. now employed by Barton -Ashman. Mr. Shearen moved to adjourn at 11:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Aye.