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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1976 P&Z Minutes- Page 1 - January 21, 1976 The first regular scheduled Planning and Zoning Board meeting for the year 1976 was called to order at 8:05 P.M. January 21, 1976 by Mr. Karth. Board members present; Gourley, Hill, Karth, Kelling, Nadeau, Shearen. Absent: Houle. Mr. Karth turned the meeting over to Mr. McLean, Council liaison for the conduction of the election for Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Mr. McLean opened the nominations for Chairman. Mr. Karth nominated Mr. Gourley for Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Mr. McLean asked if there was further nominations. There ries none. Mr. Shearen moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Motion carried. the vote for Mr,, Gourley was unanimous. Mr. McLean opened the nominations for Vice -Chairman. Mr. Shearen nominated Mr. Nadeau. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Mr. McLean asked for further nominations. There was none. Mr. Shearen moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried. The vote for Mr. Nadeau was unanimous. Mr. Gourley assumed the Chairman's chair. Mt. Kelling moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 1975 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried. Mr. Clinkenbeard appeared before the Planning and Zoning Board to discuss a license to operate a taxi in Lino Lakes. He had obtained a copy of the Ordinance from the Clerk's office and found no pro- blem conforming to the requirements except in the Section that requires the emblem of the company to be placed on the rear doors. Mr. Clinkenbeard said that all cab companies have the emblems on the front doors. Mr. Hill asked what company Mr. Clinkenbeard was affiliated with at the present time and Mr. Clinkenbeard said, 'Diamond Cab Co.' He owns his own vehicle and is living in the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court. He plans to operate from that location, and will operate only with the City of Lino Lakes. He said he had talked with the Circulating Pines and will be getting some publicity on his pro- posed operation. Mr. Clinkenbeard is aware of the necessity for a ,license from each City that he operates withih. He has plans to expand into several of the North area communities. In time he hopes to have a fleet of vehicles. Mr. Karth asked where he would garage the cars. At the present time, the one vehicle would be kept at his residence in the Park. Mr. Karth felt that if there is a fleet of cars, a proper place for storage will have to be found and Mr. Clinkenbeard agreed. Mr. Clinkenbeard was questioned as to''his rates and he assured the Board that he would be charging hha standard rates of the Twin City area. At the present time, he is operating out of the Airport will be unable to continue past April since vehicles four years old and older are not allowed to operate at that location. - Page 2 - January 21, 1976 Mr. Clinkenbeard was told to make application per Section 3 of the Ordinance and also tp adhere to Section 5. The license fee is $20.00 per year to be renewed annually. If additional drivers are used. there is a $5.00 fee per driver per year. Mr. Hill asked what the name of his company would be and Mr. Clinkenbeard said it would be "The Clover Company" with an appropriate emblem. The vehicle is yetlow with a black vinyl top. The emblem will be in green. He received his call through 'Air Signal', also has a CB radio in his car and will be on call 24 hours a day. Although he can not operate out of the Airport, he can deliver passengers and pick up passengers if he is called. The rate to the airport would be metered at 504 per mile. Mr. Nadeau wondered if there are any legal complications with the establishing this business within the Trailer Park. Mr. McLean felt this should be answered by the Attorney when this application is presented to the Council. Mr. Clinkenbeard said he had talked to the Park owner and the only thing he required was that this operation be licensed by the Caty. Mr. Clinkenbeard is also planning on putting up a couple of signs. Mr. Karth told him to check with the office before they are installed for the possible requirement of a permit. Mr. Clinkenbeard assured the Board that he would comply with the requirements. Mr. Nadeau moved that providing all requirements of the Ordinance be met and provided prior to the Council meeting scheduled for January 26, 1976, the Planning and Zoning Board would recommend approval of this application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hill. Mr. Kelling asked if Mr. Nadeau and Mr. Hill would accept an addition to the motion by agreeing to waive that protion of Section 11 that requires the emblem to be placed on the rear door. Both men accepted the addition. Mr. Nadeau asked if there is any legal problem with operating a taxi out of this court? He felt the Planning and Zoning Board needed a legal opinion on this. Mr. McLean said this point would be discussed with the Attorney at the Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Clinkenbeard had a question in regards to the hunters in the Fall who come very close to the homes in that Park. Is is legal to hunt on Baldwin Lake? The Planning and Zoning Board was not certain of the requirements as to the distance bbt the Lake is Open for hunting with a shotgun with birdshot only. Mr. McLean felt that once the land around the lake is acquired by the County in the Open Space program,hunting will be barred from that area. Mr. Clinkenbeard thanked the members for their time and infor- mation. He will contact the Clerk for the necessaru forms' to prepare. - Page 3 - January 21, 1976 Mr. Glen Simons was present. He has a home in LaMotte's Second Addition adjacent to Centerville Lake. When he bought the property, Mr. LaMotte had told him there was a 60' wide parcel of land that was public property and would give him access to the lake. He asked the Board if this was true. There is an outlot in that Addition that has been deeded to the City and is probably the parcel in question. Mr. McLean could not remember any discussion of upgrading that land for public use. Mr. Simon said it does present a danger in the form of a ditch that fills with water. He suggested a culvert of some sort. The land is overgrown with weeds in the summer. Maybe some grading and mowing or something coud be done so the land could at least be walked across. Mr. Kelling suggested that a neighborhood Park Association be formed. He said most of the Parks in the City have had help from groups such as this. The people put their thoughts together and take them to the Park Board. When the City of short of funds the people must help themselves, even if only in the form of getting some lawn mowers together and cutting the weeds. Mr. Simon agreed and said he would see what he could do. We will contact the Park Board. Under Old Baelness, Mr. Karth felt that Forjay had not complied with the requirements that had neen in the original approval of that installation. There is landscaping, fencing, shrubbery, and an additional driveway. This should be brought up to date, He thought- this board should recommend to the Council that Forjay comply with plans presented at the time of planning. The Clerk was instructed to get the file folder on this operation and have available for the Council. Mr. Hill felt that Skyline Autobody and Restoration Enterprises have not fully complied with the stipulations as set forth by this Board. Under new business, Mr. McLean presented some goals for this Board for the year 1976. He thought the Sign Ordinance should be reviewed and revised in order to make it more workable. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan must be reviewed and up -dated. The Zoning Ordinance needs some work especially on the cul-de-sac requirements. There was also some discussion of the Ramsey County proposal in regards to the Huber property on Bald Eagle Lake. Mr. McLean asked the Clerk to provide all members with copies of the Sign Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Utility Ordinances and a copy of the agreement with Anoka County on Open Space. - Page 4 - January 21, 1976 Mr. Hill reported that kidsaregetting into the storage room at the warming house at Sunrise Park. It was suggested that a peice of expanded metal be used to put over the top. Mr. Karth said he had a piece the City can have. The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Volk of this. The Clerk was given the following instructions; ..Call Mr. Vadnais as to the need for a well ordinance. ..Minutes of these minutes to be mailed one week after the meeting. ..A11 agendas and plans mailed to members 10 days before the scheduled meeting. ..A reminder to all members one week before the meeting. ..A11 sign applications to have a plat plan as to where the sign is to be located. ..Ask Mr. Volk who plows the street to the town house off East Shadow Lake Drive. This is a private driveway and should not be plowed by City equipment. Mr. Hill moved to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Shearen Aye.