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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/2017 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION A. Transportation Chuck Rickart, Transportation Engineer with WSB, presented the staff report.  Transportation Plan Components o Goals, Policies, and Trends o Roadway System Plan o Transit System plan o Bicycle and Trail Plan o Aviation Plan o Plan implementation  Mr. Stoesz questioned if driverless vehicles have been taken into consideration. Mr. Rickart stated that it is too early to be thinking about it at this level at this time. Metropolitan area is not at a point to accommodate driverless vehicles. o Mr. Stoesz stated that there should be a line item stating that we are acknowledging that driverless vehicles are coming o Mr. Rickart stated that this is a high level plan  Transportation Issues o 2030 Comp Plan Identified Issues  Congestion on regional routes (I35W, I35E) causing diversion of traffic onto county roads and local streets  Increasing traffic and infrastructure needs due to urbanization of the developing areas, particularly in areas west and southeast of the regional park reserve DATE : September 13, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:40 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Dale Stoesz, Lou Masonick, Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Mara Strand, Diane Hankee Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES  Changing transportation needs due to an aging population.  Increasing competition for space among modes (i.e. vehicles and bicycle/pedestrian interest)  Limited financial resources needed to maintain and improve the transportation systems as costs are expected to increase  Additional interests:  Mr. Root states that the survey said “improving the roadway system” – quantity, quality, maintenance, capacity  Mr. Rickart stated that specific intersections have been identified.  Mr. Grochala stated that the physical appearances of the roadways drew up the “improving the roadway system” comments  Chair Tralle stated that time well spent would be bringing current roads up to standard – pavement management plan o 2030 Comp Plan Addressed Issues  Main St (CSAH 14)/Lake Dr (CSAH 23) signalized – listed as congested on the map  Chair Tralle asked who is responsible for flashing yellow turn signals  Mr. Rickart stated that Anoka County is responsible  I-35W and Lake Drive (Additional issue brought to attention by Chair Tralle)  Sign on end of center island has been hit several times  Dashed lines on road way to identify road way are not working  Poorly constructed intersection – turn lane should have been back 5-10 feet  How much of our comprehensive plan is communicated with the County? (Additional question brought to attention by Mr. Laden)  The City comments on the County’s plan and the County comments on the City’s plan  Anoka County will highlight intersections by priority  Mr. Masonick asked if the County pays for the upkeep of Birch Street  Mr. Rickart stated that the City has a maintenance agreement with the County  Birch St/Ware Rd signalized (part of the CR 34 Corridor Study recommendations)  1-35E Interchange at Main St (CSAH 14) reconstructed  Accomplished  I-35E MnPass Lane constructed south of CR J  Accomplished  Park and Ride Lot constructed at I-35E  Accomplished  Roundabout at 109th Ave and Sunset Ave (safety issue)  Accomplished  ICE report Centerville Rd/CR J/Ash St/I-35 E  Finishing up ICE report Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES  Additional issues  I35W and Lake Drive– Northbound left turn lane traffic clipping median and street sign  Mr. Stoesz asked that there will not be a road narrowing  Mr. Rickart stated that the width of the roadway is determined by how the road is categorized  Ms. Hankee stated that surface water management plays a role  Mr. Stimpson stated that there are cities in the south that were successful with narrowing roads to slow traffic  Mr. Grochala stated that we have to look at the policy statement. As the city grows there is more traffic. We have to look at certain roads and their hierarchy.  Mr. Rickart stated that the city has a traffic committee that meets regularly. o Additional Issues  Sue Peacock, Pheasant Hills  Roundabouts really work  Lights would be frustrating on Birch  Traffic control is needed on Birch during rush hour  If the City is going to do 4 lanes, do 4 lanes sooner than later. If 4 lanes is not going to happen, Ms. Peacock recommends turn lanes.  Ash Street turning onto Centerville road – roundabout  Tonnage restriction on Birch  S curve along Old Birch Road  Mr. Laden stated that bypass lanes should be used  Mr. Grochala stated that the County proposed in 1999/2000 to overlay Birch Street with turn lanes. This came with opposition from the land owners.  Mr. Grochala stated that the City is aware of the issues and have identified issues as they present themselves  Ms. Hankee stated that you can’t have bypass where there is a four way intersection, you can only have a bypass at a ‘T’  Chair Tralle stated road construction isn’t done until the developments are done  Mr. Grochala stated that there are limitations around what state law allows us to do  Mr. Grochala stated that when the City looks at reconstruction, the design is based on a 20 year forecast  Mr. Grochala stated that you are always dealing with attitude, perception, and money  Mr. Stimpson stated that the homes along Birch Street have direct access and it would be hard to put another lane in  Mr. Grochala stated that the City has 120 feet of right of way on Birch Street Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES  Jurisdiction of the roadway on County Road J/County Road 54  County identified County Road 54 as potentially being a City street  Mr. Rickart acknowledged the S curve on Ash Street  County Road 49/County Road J  Birch Street  County Road 13 – North bypass  Neighborhood speeding issues  Mr. Evenson expressed concern about County Road 23 by Target with pedestrians  Mr. Grochala stated that there is a trail easement  Mr. Grochala stated that the City is looking at 2018 from Park Court up to Marshan  Ms. Hankee stated that the City is working with the County on Lake and Elm intersection. The County is working on an analysis this week.  Mr. Laden that the City has done a good job with the trail system and our parks. Mr. Laden stated he would like to see the trails as destination trails as a mean for getting somewhere.  Mr. Evenson asked about the definition of access spacing  Mr. Rickart stated that access spacing is the distance between accesses – street access, driveway access  Mr. Grochala commented on linking 35E and 35W  Preferred alignment is using Main Street and Rondeau Lake Drive with an interchange at 35W then come across north end of regional park with an interchange at 80th Street  Chair Tralle asked if it is still in our plans to have 20th/County Road 54 to be industrial  Mr. Grochala stated the City is looking for a designated business park in that area o Anoka County Transportation Plan Update  Meetings with local agencies  Updating transportation planning models to be completed end of September  Identifying potential improvements  Draft Plan to be completed end of 2017/early 2018  Land Use Update o Lake Amelia Vistas  Full build is guided low density sewered residential  Future Land Use Map is guided urban reserve  The City has the understanding that they are going to resubmit their land use application shortly  Chair Tralle commented on the court ruling on White Bear PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on September 13, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. Mr. Stoesz stated that he would like adjust the language around “Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting” to “silence electronic devices”. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Correct – Remove “remove video” on page 6 Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the August 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 7:34 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:34 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing: PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment to Watermark City Planner Katie Larsen presented the staff report. Mattamy Minneapolis, LLC received PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat approval for Watermark in June 2016. Mattamy Homes has since been working on a potential sale of the development to Lennar, a leading home builder in the Twin Cities and nationally. Lennar proposes to develop Watermark using the same street, parks, trails and utility layout; however, some changes to the PUD Development Stage Plan are required to create a master plan that supports their life cycle housing products. Board Questions/Comments  Mr. Evenson commented on page 3 regarding the public park o Ms. Larsen stated that a public park is part of the plan  Mr. Laden concurred with Mr. Evenson regarding developing the park early in the development  Mr. Laden asked if there will still be a private park building o Ms. Larsen stated that there will still be an HOA amenity/clubhouse  Chair Tralle commented on the bridge in the development Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES o Ms. Larsen stated that the bridge will still be an entrance into the development  Mr. Laden stated that the density changes and asked if it is affecting the City’s affordable housing  Mr. Stoesz questioned around noise and culvert going under 35E  Doran Cote, Lennar – 16305 36th Ave N, Suite 600, Plymouth, MN 55447 o Lennar set up the development knowing the utilities will be coming from the south o Developing park difficulties – bringing utilities to the site, Peltier Lake o Internally discussing the bridge feature o Mr. Laden asked if a project like this is new to Lennar. Mr. Cote stated that it is not new to Lennar. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Stoesz. Motion carried 6 - 0. Mr. Laden questioned what is being approved. Ms. Larsen stated that we are amending the land use plan that is part of the PUD development stage plan. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment to Watermark. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0. B. Public Hearing: PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Amendment and PUD Final Plan/Final Plat for Century Farm North 7th Addition City Planner Katie Larsen presented the staff report. Century Farm North is a residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) in northwest Lino Lakes and was approved in 2003. The developer, Gary Uhde, is requesting a fourth amendment to the PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Outlot C, Century Farm North 6th. This outlot was approved for 12 townhomes (2 buildings with 6 units each) in 2003. Due to a weakened townhome market, Mr. Uhde, is proposing to re-plat the outlot from 12 townhome units to 4 single family lots. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 6 - 0. Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Amendment and PUD Final Plan/Final Plat for Century Farm North 7th Addition. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0. C. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Permit Level C for 426 Pine Street City Planner Katie Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Stephen Witzel, submitted a Land Use Application for a conditional use permit for a Home Occupation Permit Level C to be located at 426 Pine Street. Board Questions/Comments  Mr. Evenson asked if a home occupancy is regulated to one building o Ms. Larsen stated the ordinance does not say one building, it says a accessory structure. The City has the ability to limit the number accessory structures it is in. Limiting factor is building code.  Mr. Stoesz asked if it is typical that a house has 3 driveway access points o Ms. Larsen stated that there are multiple rural properties with multiple driveway accesses  Mr. Laden asked why all three lots have to be combined o Ms. Larsen stated that the City is unaware if the back parcel is a buildable lot. The three parcels function as a whole.  Mr. Witzel, 925 Evergreen Trail (business address) o Mr. Root asked about the business restrictions and around the use of the words typically and rarely o Mr. Root questioned the number of trips o Mr. Evenson questioned the amount of space in the accessory structure. o Chair Tralle asked if the dumpster from Evergreen would be at Pine Street.  Ms. Larsen stated that the use of this property is for residential  Chair Tralle stated that if he screens in the dumpster, he could have a dumpster  Mr. Grochala stated that the intent of a home occupation is that others do not know that business is being operated out of the home  Mr. Evenson asked if there is a limit on garbage cans  Ms. Larsen stated that there is not a limit but the City does regulate the location of the garbage cans  Mr. Witzel stated that having a dumpster on the property would make the operation more efficient  Chair Tralle stated having a screened in 20 yard dumpster on the property is imperative  Mr. Laden asked if the City allows farmers to have a 20 yard dumpsters  Mr. Laden asked for clarification on the BMX operation  Chair Tralle stated that this home occupancy is less intense than the BMX operation Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2017 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:37 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6 - 0. Discussion  Mr. Root stated that he does not agree having a dumpster for a home occupancy  Chair Tralle stated that dumpster is more fitting in a rural area rather than a residential area  Mr. Laden asked if staff would be screening the dumpster o Ms. Larsen stated that the City has regulations Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Permit Level C for 426 Pine Street and allow for a screened dumpster no larger than a 20 square yard dumpster. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 2. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant