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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/1974 P&Z MinutesMarch 13, 1974 The Special Hearing called by the Planning and Zoning Board to consider the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of Lino Lakes was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Liaison Councilman Marier. Planning and Zoning Board members present; Karth, Hill, L'Allier, Nadeau, Rothbauer, Shearen. Absent; Kelling. Council members present; Mayor Bohjanen, Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Attorney Locher and Planner Starr were also present. Mr. "Marier asked Mr. Locher to read the affadivit of publication as was printed in the official newspaper, Forest Lake Times. This notice was published in the Feb. 28, 1974 issue. Mr. Marier then turned the hearing over to Mr. Starr asking him to present the Plan. Mr. Starr presented the maps that he had prepared. He made the point that this plan is just a guide and is not a zoning plan. The plan has been approved by the Metropolitan Council. It deals with the future plans and development of the City and the suggested direction these plans and development should take for the best possible use of the land and facilities. The Plan deals with the existing streets and highways and the possible extension, upgrading, or additions in this area; The recognition of the need for sewer and water facilites and the areas that have first priority; The need for adequate housing in all price ranges in all areas; And the need for parks and open space. The main objective of the Plan is to provide a guide for the continuation of the life style of the City. It provides for concentration of the commercial areas and an adequate road system to facilitate movement of traffic from one portion of the City to the other. The map Mr. Starr presented is a composite of all these objectives. He explained that with the use of a soils map to arrive at the best possible uses of the land. In the areas where the soils would support development, a normal density of population was recommended. In the questionable areas the development should be done with caution. The bulk of the commercial development is suggested for the areas around the interchanges because of the easy accessibility to the highways. The high density housing would also be near these highways to ease the traffic load on local streets and use the freeways and arterials to carry the traffic in and out of the area. The proposed plan uses the existing roads and streets and suggests and interchange at the intersection of Main Street and I35W. The Metropolitan suggests continued discussions with the Highway Department and the City of Hugo on the possibility of an interchange at 80th Street and 135E. There was discussion of the upgrading of Main Street from the West boundary of the City limits to the junction of I35W. The plans are to make this into an arterial highway of four lanes with the possibility of service roads in order not to isolate one part of the City frau the remainder. Mr. Starr discussed the Parks, noting the existing Parks and the future need for small neighborhood Park areas as the land develop. (2) March 13, 1974 Mr. L'Allier was concerned that some of the lands along Lake Drive and Highway #49, that have been zoned commercial for 300 feet are now included in the Plan as possible residential areas. If land zoned commercial is owned by an individual, and is located in one of the suggested residential areas, and his plans are for commercial use, how can this by handled? Mr. Starr felt that this would be a zoning problem. He pointed out on the map, that in many of the zoned commercial areas, they are residential in use. He realized that this could create problems, but felt that the areas that are residential would' remain so thus creating pockets of commercial concentration. Mr. L'Allier wondered if this Gould be controled by the City. He felt that if the land was zoned commercial, the City would have a problem trying to limit the type of construction in this commercial zone. Mr. Locher said that any plan will effect people both ways. It will advantageous to some and be a disadvatage to others. If the land use has been residential, even though zoned commercial, the owners would have trouble changing the land use. But, if he had a signed contract for a commercial development, the City would have a problem halting the construction. Hr. Starr continued with the suggested areas to be considered for utilities. Of primary consideration is the South Range. This is the area of Country Lake and Shenandoah. The other area to be considered of equal importance is the Lexington Park Lakeview area and the I35W Corridor all the way to the North Boundary line. The plans for the North Lino Interceptor was outlined. The Housing goals are to provide a complete range of housing in all areas of location, cost, and architecture. This would provide a balance in'the City. Mr. Marie r asked for questions starting with mayor Bohj aen . Mayor Bohjanen had no questions at this time but wanted to make a point that a completed engineered sewer system had been done for the Lexington Park Lakeview area and this plan is on file with the Metropolitian Sewer Board. Mr. Zelinka had no questions at this time. Mr. Jaworski questioned the North West corner being designated as agricultural. He remembered this area as being proposed for a light Industrial Park. The new Highway Plan that has been submitted by Anoka County proposes to extend Sunset Avenue to the North into Columbus to intersect with a road coming out of Bunker Prairie. Did Mr. Starr think the extension of Sunset would affect the status of this land? Mr. Starr said that the original proposal had included this land in commercial, but the soils in that area will not support development and is basically suited for agricultural purposes. r... Jaworski thought that even with problem soils, light industry could be devel- oped in that area by the practice of driving piling, while this would be too costly fot residential development. (3) March 13, 1974 Mr. Starr agreed there was a possibility of this and if the changed seemed war- ranted, this plan could be changed to reflect this. This Plan is just a guide and nothing proposed here is a hard and fast rule - all things are fjmxiable. Mr. Hill said at the time the land was being considered for commercial zoning, the owners were very upset. They wanted it left in agricultural. i1r. McLean had no questions. Mr. Nadeau disagreed with the interchange at slain Street and I35W. He felt this was not conducive to good City Planning. "1r. Karth thought a closed interchange at that intersection would be costly to the City. It would be harder to maintain our street - would be a deterant to the Fire Department in getting from one side of the City to the other. '1r. Karth felt the City should object to an interchange at that point. An -.nterchange would also make the open space more accessiable. Mr. Zelinka felt with a closed interchange at that intersection, it would force the traffic for the open space to go through the City. Mr. L'Allier asked about a dotted line in the North East part of the City. Mr. Starr explained this was a proposal by the City Engineer and was an extension of Main Street that would intersect with 80th. There is some areas of soils in the area of this extension that is not conducive to highway construction. Mr. L'Allier questioned the interchange at SOth and I35E. Mr. Starr answered that at the present time the Highway Department has no plans for an interchange at that intersection. However, the Metropolitian Council suggested continued talks with the Highway Department and the neighboring com- munities. Mr. Zelinka understood that at the time of construction, the site sewer system at the Youth Center had a projected life span of just so many years and at the end of that time, it should be able to connect with an interceptor. Did Mr. Starr have any information on this? Mr. Starr said that he did not, however, the comprehensive land use plan in no way conflicts with the proposed comprehensive sewer plan. Mr. Shearen and Mr. Rothbauer had no questions at this time. Mr. Hill asked the percentage of lands that are proposed to be used as commercial. Mr. Starr though about five per cent (5%). ;qtr. Hill asked about the pocket of commercial lands just North of 135W and East of Sunset Avenue. (4) March 13, 1974 Mr. Starr explained this was there partly because of the soils in that area and because there are some business that want locations along the Interstates for exposure purposes. The plan had tried to keep the commercial lands in areas that gave good accessibility to the Interstates. This area also provides a buffer zone between the Interstate and the residential areas to the North. Mr. Hill questioned the Park area located on Reshanau Lake. Has this been worked out or is it just a proposal? Mr. Marier said at the present time this is a proposal, The details have not been worked out but he felt that this would present no problems. Mary Severs from Washington County and two companions were in the audience. Mr. Marier asked if they had any questions. Mary Severs said, No, they had attended this meeting to see what respose the City ,uld have from the citizens. They are in the process of compiling the information for a comprehensive land use plan of their own. Mr. Bohjanen wanted to make the point that if any rezoning is done, it must be ,Ine at the owner's request and that is the only way lands' will be rezoned. sir. Locher agreed with this statement and any area less that five (5) acres requires a mailing to all persons within three hundred fifty feet (350) of the property lines. Mr. McLean said a part of the comprehensive land use plan is the requirement of a yearly review. So any part of this Alan that was felt should be changed or altered could be done at the yearly review. Mr. L'Allier wanted the question on the zoning clear in his mind. Nis understand- ing was that this is just a plan and has nothing to do with zoning. Mr. Marier said, Yet, the comprehensive land use plan is to be used as a guide only for future development of the City. Any lands to be rezoned will be done only at the request of the land owner. Mr. Locher said the zoning map worked out by the Planning and Zoning Board had not been adopted and the City is operating under Ordinance #6 with amendments. Marier said that the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to accept or reject this plan. He turned the meeting over to the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, Mr. Karth. Mr. Karth asked for a motion to accept the comprehensive land use plan. %I. Shearen moved to recommed to the City Council acceptance of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as presented. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Motion carried unanamiously. Mayor Bohjanen thanked the Planning and zoning Board for the work put into this project. It is a good plan. (5) March 13, 1974 Mr. Marier thanked Mr. Starr for the long hours and good work and all members of the Planning and Zoning Board that had worked on this Plan. Mr. L'Allier said Mr. McLean deserved a vote of thanks for the hours he had spent on the plan in the role of Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Hill moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rothbauer. Aye.