HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1976 P&Z MinutesJune 8, 1976
A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called
to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Gourley. Members present; Kelling,
Karth, Shearen. Council members present; McLean, Karth, Schneider,
Zelinka and Mayor Bohjanen. Mr. James Barton and Mr. Lee Starr were
representing the Planning and Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Council.
Mr. Kelling moved to approve the minutes of the May 26, 1976 meeting as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Barton presented a more detailed outline of the steps to be takedVr
by this City in conjunction with the installation of the Force Main
Interceptor. He said the requirement for a minimum 10 acre lot is being
looked into with a possibility of a revision in that area.
Mr. Starr said the City must divided into urban areas and rural areas -
one would define the area to be slii4444 by the intreceptor for the next
10 to 15 years. This would be the area of urban service and based on the
current lot size requirement of 11,250 square feet per lot, this would
result in 2.7 units per acre. Using this figure as a base, the urban
service area would include acreage to be servied to a capacity of 700
units.
Mr. Shearn# asked if the S,A,C, is to be reviewed and Mr. Barton said this
is up to the City. He said the S.A.C. are only in areas designated as the
urban service area.
Mr. McLean asked about the people outside the area who have already paid
the S.A.C. Mr. Barton said the Metropolitan Waste Control is working on
this at this time but a decision has not been made at this time.
Mr. Starr thought this matter should be decided within the next year.
Mr. McLean asked if the matter of who pays the S.A.C. and who receives
a refund shouldn't be part of this plan and Mr. Barton said this would
be a good place to put it - when the sewer plan is redefined.
Mr. Starr said the urban service area will have to be staged in development
Certain areas will be served in the next 10 years and a portion will not
receive service for 11 to 15 years. In the areas to be serviced within
the next ten years, the City would not allow any plats unless there is
sewer service.In the area to be served from 11 to 15 years homes with
on-site septic systems could be allowed on lots with a minimum of one
acre and restrict plats unless ss -eras are available.
Mr. McLean asked about plats with a one acre minimum lot. Mr. Barton
thought this would be in conflict with the planned staging in development.
Mr. Starr said they are suggesting a moratorium on all building permits
for the next six months in order to give the Planning and Zoning Board
and the Council time to get the Ordinance revised without pressures for
approval of plats before the new regulations take effect.
There were several suggestions on this point, 1) to only restrict building
in the area affected by the interceptor, 2) restrict all building, 3) allow
some permits on a limited basis. Mr. Barton said this matter should be
worked out with the Attorney.
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Mr. Starr said in the rural area, 10 units per square mile is suggested
in order to prevent premature dem"f`r1'g' °for sewer service. The suggested
criteria for this rural arep is 1) adopt the restrictive soils zoning
provision, 2) adopt a 5 acre minimum lot size and 3) limit denisty to
one unit per 10 acres.
This could be adopted for an interim period and could be modified if
soils can support the on-site systems. This should be worked out in the
overall plan.
Mr. Kelling felt this would bejust for an interim period, it might be
necessary to call a moratorium for a while but not for long. This would
have to be very short range.
Mr. Karth asked if this statement saysthere could be no more commercial
zoning? Mr. Barton said, No.
Mr. Starr said the soils map should be incorporated as part of Ordinance
#56. This would tell a builder if certain soils exist based on the map,
an on-site system wouldn't work. If the builder can document proff that
the system can work, then the area would be allowed to develop.
The general feeling of the Planning and Zoning Board was there is no
problem with this requirement as long as there is the possibility of
allowing variances to this requirement.
Mr. Kelling said due to experience Ordinances are being changed and
modified at the time in order to meet the needs of the people and to
conform to the changes that are occuring.
Mr. Starr said the PCA is developing new standards for the installation
of septic systems. He thought these should be completed by early Fall.
The City should continue to use the current regulations until these
regulations are completed. The City would then be required to adopt
the regulations by reference.
There was discussion on the installation of on-site systems and the
life expectancy of such systems. Mr. Barton said if a system failed, it
would have to be replaced. Mr. McLean asked who picked up the cost for
the inspection program they are proposing. Mr. Barton said this cost
would be set up in the Ordinance on a fee basis. Mr. Starr said some
communities require pumping annually. This is done on a contract bads
and put on the tax rolls as a levy.
Mr. McLean wondered if this is an answer and Mr. Barton said it is one
way of being reimburesed for the cost of this operation.
Mr. Kelling pointed out that a properly installed system would not create
pollution according to the University of Minnesota. The containment is
within 25 feet of the system.
Mr. Starr said this is just a suggestion, The PCA standards will be the
ones all communities will have to follow. These standards will have a
public hearing before adoption.
Mr. McLean asked if these standards are just for the Metro area and Mr.
Barton said they would apply State wide.
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Mr. Starr said the starting point is to adopt a Resolution to commit
the City to some variation of these regulations by December of 1976,
1) controls on density 2) on-site system controls and 3) a moratorium on
building permits.
Mr. McLean said the requirement for the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Plan to be reviewed annually. is in the process of being done - in these
requirements, is the Council now moving away from this requirement?
Mr. Starr said the Comprehensive Plan must be revised to meet the criteria
as set forth in the Land Use Planning Bill.
Mr. Barton reminded the Board this is done on a four year cycle basis. He
said the first two items should be completed by December of 1976. Item
#3 would depend on the systems statement and the City has three years to
receive and comply. He felt work on the comprehensive plan could begin
as soon as the system statment is received, submit the revisions to the
Metro Council for approval and then revise the comprehensive sewer plan
to conform.
The Clerk was instructed to request the Attorney, Engineer and Planner to
attend the Planning an41 Zoning Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 1976.
Mr. Barton suggested that he put together a draft Resolution for the
Planning and Zoning Board to respond to at their next meeting.
Mr. Gourley asked for comments from the audience and Council members and
there was none.
Mr. Kelling moved to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Aye