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A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called
to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Gourley on October 13, 1976. Members
present; Hill, Kelling, Shearen, Karth. Absent; Reinert. Mr. Bill Short
Planner, and Mr. McLean', Council liaison, were also present. Mr. Nadeau
and Mr. Gotwald had called to say they would be late.
October 13, 1976
Mr. Gourley turned the meeting over to Mr. Short. Mr. Short had prepared
sheets on the soil types located within the bouldaries of the City. Each
member received a copy of this preparation. This list also cited the pro-
blems indicitative of each soil type.
At the last meeting a sample ordinance on soil restrictions had been copied
for the members. This Ordinance was discussed with suggested changes and
deletions to make it functional for this City.
Mr. Nadeau arrived.
Mr. Hill asked the difference between very severe soils and severe soils?
Mr. Short said the depth to the water table is the determining factor.
Mr. McLean asked who made the decision as to the classification of these
soils and Mr. Shoz't said the Engineer would make the classification and be
reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board year by year.
Mr. Hill asked if there was any way to determine the water table? Mr. Kelling'
said the water table doesn't change - the water level changes in relationship
to the rain fall but the normal water table remains the same.
Mr. Short was questioned on the procedure for permits in the very severe
soils areas. He said the first step would be to check the map, then appear
before the Planning and Zoning Board. The developers would have to provide
information to prove the area could be developed.
Mr. Shearen asked if the severe and very severe fall under the same rules
and regulations and Mr. Short said, No, this method would apply only to the
very severe.
There was discussion as to how this could be handled and who would be respon-
sible for the decisions. Mr. Kelling suggested an enforcement as to the type
of home to be built by the building inspector; a suggestion of warning the
prospective builder of potential problems; A suggestion of a stamp on the
building permit warning of the potential problems. The general consensus,of
the Board members was a forewarning on the severe soils with a warning stamp
on the building permit.
Some areas of the ordinance were deleted. Mr. Short will contact the Clerk
before the next meeting in order to get this ordinance in order and give the
Attorney a chance to study before the next special meeting on October 27, 1976.
The Attorney is to be asked to attend that meeting.
The next area for discussion was the denisity in the rural. Mr. Short had
computed to total acreage in the rural areas. After going over the figures,
the Board agreed on a figure of 1 unit per each 2 acres with the minimum
lot size to be one acre.
Mr. Short asked Mr. Kelling which sections are under the Green Acre law.
After this acreage is computed it will be deducted from the area that can
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developed.
There was discussion on what is considered a low income housing. Mr. Short
was asked to check this with the Metro Council staff.
Mr. Gotwald had not arrived. He had dropped off a map with the proposed
staging steps for the extension of sewers. The Board consulted this map and
Mr. Kelling moved to accept the staging map for sewers as prepared by Mr.
Gotwlad. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously.
The members were reminded of the regular meeting scheduled for October 20,
1976 and the special meeting scheduled for October 27, 1976.
Mr. Kelling moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Nadeau. Aye.
Mr. McT,ean asked to Clerk to call the Council members and inform them of the
progress made by this Board. Inform them of the informal meeting between
Mr. Short and Mr. GotwaJd and the Metropolitan staff to pass on the work
that has been done to conform to the Metropolitan Council requirements as
outlined in the Resolution relative to the interceptor and the updating of
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He would appreciate their concurrence.