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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2017 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION A. Water Resources Sanitary Sewer Plan, Jonathan Christensen with WSB  Goals & Policies o The City of Lino Lakes Sanitary Sewer System goal: Maintain the City’s residents and businesses with an affordable and safe sanitary sewer system o Policies supporting the goal:  Provide a low-maintenance, cost-effective sewer system that meets the long-term needs of the City’s residents and businesses  Provide sanitary sewer service to underdeveloped areas in a planned manner  Provide for the capacity and extension of sanitary sewer to developed areas of the City currently served by on-site systems  Establish an on-site septic system inspection program to identify potential failing systems  Where possible, direct public sanitary sewer improvements to areas identified as having failed on-site systems  Existing Sanitary Sewer System o Local wastewater collection: owned and operated by the City  Three existing sanitary sewer districts: 8-inch to 24-inch gravity sewer lines and thirteen sanitary sewer lift stations with forcemain  Two future sanitary sewer districts DATE : October 11, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:12 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Dale Stoesz, Lou Masonick, Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson (arrived at 6:15pm) MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES o Regional wastewater collection and treatment: MCES – Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant  Wastewater Flow Projections o The City of Lino Lakes generates approximately 1.02 million gallons of wastewater each day  Projected strategies  MCES projection: 1.52 MGD by 2040 vs. Preliminary developable parcel-based projection: 3.02 MGD by 2040  Major Improvements Expected: District 1 o Primarily residential development o New residential, commercial, and mixed use development expected o Wastewater generated is collected at MCES Lift Station L69 – Adequate lift station capacity for projected 2040 and ultimate flows  Major Improvement Expected: District 2 o Existing residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional developments, including Minnesota Correctional Facility o New developments of various land use types expected o Wastewater generated is collected at two City lift stations:  Upgrades required for Life Stations 4 & 10 to accommodate projected 2040 and full build-out flows  New life station, forcemain, and trunk sewer (West Side Relief Trunk Sewer) required to service Sub-District 2)  MCES considering construction of new Blaine Relief Interceptor o Discussion  Chair Tralle asked if the City would be connecting into the Blaine relief  Mr. Christensen stated that the City will connect and will only be receiving flows from Lino Lakes  Chair Tralle asked who would be the payee of the Blaine relief  Mr. Christensen stated that it will be covered by the Metropolitan Council  Major Improvement Expected: District 3 o Existing residential, commercial, and industrial development o New developments of existing land use types expected o Wastewater generated discharges to MCES Interceptor 97-08 (with City of Centerville) – This interceptor projected to have sufficient capacity for full build out flows  Major Improvement Expected: District 4 o Currently unsewered o New residential and mixed use development expected o Future wastewater flow will likely discharge to existing 18-inch gravity sewer located in White Bear Township - City should begin negotiating a Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township for sewer service interconnection o Discussion Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Stoesz asked if the City has JPA’s set up with the Blaine intercept and other intercepts  Mr. Christensen stated that this is slightly different because the City would be using the White Bear Township trunk sewer system  Major Improvement Expected: District 5 o Currently unsewered o New residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed use development expected o Future wastewater flows will likely discharge to existing MCES Lino Lakes Relief Interceptor, located at City boundary along Washington County Highway 8 – Interceptor projected to have sufficient capacity for full build out flows  Discussion o Chair Tralle asked if sewer district 3 will be able to accommodate Watermark  Mr. Christensen stated that it will be able to  Mr. Grochala stated the City has penciled out the existing layout and falls in sewer district 3 o Mr. Stoesz asked how a meter is measured and what it looks like  Mr. Christensen stated that the meters are located in a gravity sewer or forcemain and there a different types of meters o Mr. Evenson asked where we are at on an onsite septic inspection program  Mr. Grochala stated it is contained in our program now and inspect new septic installations but have not established a point of sale inspection  Chair Tralle stated he understands the State requires a certificate of compliance when you sell your home  Mr. Evenson asked if the City was planning to inspect on an ongoing basis  Mr. Grochala stated the City requires a licensed inspector to do City’s inspections Water Supply Plan, Jonathan Christensen with WSB  Goals & Policies o The City of Lino Lakes Water System goal: Provide the City’s residents and businesses with affordable potable water that is safe and of high quality for daily consumption and fire demand o Policies supporting the goal  Provide a low-maintenance, cost-effective water system that meets the long-term needs of the City’s residents and business  Provide adequate water pressure for all residents and business  Continue working with adjacent communities to provide a cooperative water system for emergency services  Provide water service for developing areas in a planned manner by constructing new mains, water towers, wells, and water treatment plants Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES  Protect the City’s sustainable water supply through conservation by reducing the demand for water, improving the efficiency of water use, and reducing loss and waste of water  Protect the groundwater source from contamination by implementing the Wellhead Protection Plan  Existing Water System o Six wells o Two water towers o One booster station o Over 80 miles of water main o Seven emergency interconnections with adjacent communities o Lino Lakes does not have a water treatment plant – The City does treat its well water at the well heads with chlorine for disinfection, fluoride to prevent tooth decay, and polyphosphate to sequester iron and manganese  Water Demand Projections o The City of Lino Lakes delivers approximately 1.4 million gallons of water per day (MGD)  Mr. Stoesz asked if we can assume the difference between usage for sanitary sewer and water is used for irrigation  Mr. Christensen stated that a lot of difference is contributed to irrigation but other factors include water supplier services, public works working on water system, leaks in system  Mr. Stoesz asked how the metering is done  Mr. Christensen stated that the pumped from the wells is monitored by the City and DNR, the water that is being sold to residents/businesses is being monitored by the City  Mr. Masonick asked if the water table is remaining the same  Mr. Christensen stated that the water table has remained stable  Introduction: White Bear Lake Lawsuit o Ramsey county District Court Ruling (August 30th, 2017)  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allowed over- pumping of the groundwater aquifer in the region of White Bear Lake  Judge ordered the DNR to review groundwater appropriation permits  Impact: White Bear Lake Lawsuit o Portion of southeastern Lino Lakes falls within five miles of White Bear Lake  The City is closely following developments in this case  Will coordinate with DNR to ensure compliance with regional and state guidelines o Initial development of District 4 is proposed to be temporarily supplied by White Bear Township via an 8’ water line along southern border of Lino Lakes  This may be an issue depending on outcome of this lawsuit Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES o The City of Lino Lakes will review and adjust its Water Capital Improvement Plan as definitive conclusions become available & will continue water conservation and efficiency programs o Mr. Grochala stated our facilities are outside of the 5 mile radius and anticipate ongoing discussion with law enforcement and the DNR  The City will be affected and water conservation will become more important o Mr. Evenson stated that a lot of the area is not on city water and asked if lawn watering fall under private wells  Mr. Grochala stated that it is undetermined at this point  The DNR stated that if it were in effect, 58 of the last 62 years would have be in effect o Mr. Stimpson asked if there have been conversations with neighboring cities looking at going deeper than the aquifer  Mr. Grochala stated that the next well down is Mount Simon which is still protected  Would go shallower in the northeast area into the Ironton Franconia  Will bring about water treatment issues sooner than expected o Mr. Masonick asked how a lake becomes impaired  Mr. Christensen stated that it is a designation based on the amount of sediment in a water body and concentration of nutrients o Mr. Root stated the City does have a well within the 5 mile radius  Mr. Grochala stated that any modifications to our permits results in changes to our appropriations  Last Comprehensive Plan approved 900 million gallons a year, we are currently at 500 million galloons o Mr. Root asked about adding a new well  Mr. Grochala stated that we are going to have to build wells anyway o Mr. Laden stated that Blaine had issues with water supply and asked what we have in place to prevent issues  Mr. Christensen stated that the issue was caused by an error in the control system  Mr. Grochala stated that we have a lot of redundancy  The City has a signal system that radios out to wells and messages staff when necessary  Mr. Johnson, WSB, explained, in detail, how the system works  Mr. Laden asked if the redundancy needs to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan o Mr. Stimpson asked if we need to be talking about another tower  Mr. Christensen stated that another tower would not be needed until post 2040  Mr. Root asked if there is a location being considered  Mr. Grochala stated a study has been completed – search along Birch Street corridor, along a trunk line Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES  Other sites considered: school district along Rice Lake (Country Lakes Park), City Rec Complex o Chair Tralle asked if it would be feasible to shut down well 4  Mr. Christensen stated that an analysis of existing demands would need to be completed and verify if a new well would need to be existing prior to taking well out of service  Mr. Grochala stated that well 4 has a pumping station to increase the pressure  Major Improvements Expected o Installation of new 1.5 million gallon water tower – additional water tower will help the City provide adequate water storage and ensure sufficient fire flow through 2040 o Installation of at least one new well with a capacity of at least 1,000 gallons per minute before 2025 – It is anticipated that the projected maximum daily demand will exceed the firm capacity of the system’s existing wells between 2025 and 2030 o Continued planning for the construction of a water treatment plant – The City’s raw well water concentrations of iron and manganese exceed the EPA’s recommended secondary levels  Discussion o Mr. Grochala stated that the City has traditionally had a linear system o Mr. Masonick asked how deep the City’s wells go  Mr. Johnson stated about 300 feet o Mr. Stoesz asked if there is anything the municipalities can do to decrease or gain efficiencies in the cost of treatment  Mr. Christensen stated that the best option is to reduce water demands through conservation measures  Mr. Johnson that the well would not be constructed under the tower  Mr. Stoesz asked it would be more cost effective to build the chemicals in bulk  Mr. Grochala stated that we currently buying in bulk o Mr. Root ask about the central well treatment plan  Mr. Christensen stated that it includes a fair amount of water main – getting the raw water supply into the facility  Mr. Grochala explained existing water mains and City wells  Water treatment is very expensive, the only issues that the City currently has is water aesthetics o Mr. Stimpson asked if there is any issue with lack of well diversity  Mr. Christensen stated that the wells are currently in residential areas and alleviates that concern  Mr. Grochala stated that the City has a well head protection program in place o Mr. Stoesz asked if our plan includes updating existing wells with new pumping technologies  Mr. Christensen stated that well rehab would be included in the Comprehensive Plan Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES o Mr. Masonick asked about water limit  Mr. Christensen stated that the DNR does have a limit set for the City  Mr. Grochala stated the DNR enacted the North and East Ground Water Management District – the City is within this district  Mr. Masonick stated a number of years ago, there was a well that went dry and they dug the hole deeper Local Water Management Plan, Katy Thompson with WSB  Local Water Plan Background o Lino Lakes’ Surface Water Management plan last updated in 2015  Local Water Plan Goals o Numerous goals outlined in the plan, generally fall into several categories  Water quantity  Water quality  Public drainage systems  Groundwater  Wetlands & natural resources  Education  Financing  Lino Lakes’ Surface Waters o Fifteen lakes o Three creeks o Public county and judicial ditches o Private drainage ditches o Municipal storm sewer system o More than 400 City-maintained BMPs  Surface Water Resources Map o Impaired lakes o Water monitoring locations – installed or a site where they routinely check  Existing Infrastructure Map - Each private well is a possibility for contamination into the ground water  Lino Lakes’ Groundwater o Shallow water table o Six municipal drinking water wells o Nearly 1,600 private wells o Drinking Water Source Management Area  Ground water Resources Map - Generally shallow water tables  Future Conditions o Water quality concerns o Increased flooding potential o Groundwater management  Specific Implementations o LaMotte and West Shadow Lake Street Project  Public outreach Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES  Municipal Services  Water quality improvements  Flood improvements  Natural resources management  Grant funding o Northwest Multi-Functional Greenway Corridor  Same as above  Public drainage system  Regulations and permitting o Evaluate streambank erosion 10-22-32 and Clearwater Creek o Implement Wellhead Protection Plan and Water Conservation Management Plan o Educate residents and local businesses on smart irrigation and alternative landscape options o Volume reduction practices at Baldwin and Sherman Lakes  Mr. Laden asked what a volume reduction practice would be  Ms. Christensen stated looking for way to prevent water from moving downstream o Lake Amelia wildlife crossings at I-35E  General Implementation o Review and address floodplain areas with inadequate freeboard during flood events o City will review benefits to joining community Rating System o Continue to work with RCWD/VLAWMO to establish wetland banks and restore function o Continue to implement Better Site Design techniques for new development o Complete remaining Subwatershed Management Plans o Continue to address Total Maximum Daily Loads o Continue to work with regulating agencies to maintain and inspect existing infrastructure o Continue to apply for grant funding opportunities for future water quality, flood control, invasive species and groundwater protection projects  Discussion o Chair Tralle stated concern around the tiling in the northeast corner of the City  Ms. Thompson stated Rice Creek has a good handle on the laterals installed  Chair Tralle stated it is a concern with development purposes o Chair Tralle asked if they were planning on draining Peltier Lake  Mr. Grochala stated that they are going to try and get a permit for this year o Mr. Stoesz asked how you deal with surface water fairness  Ms. Thompson stated that there is a section in the Local Water Management Plan, Intercommunity Flows o Mr. Root stated that Cedar Lake is impaired  Ms. Thompson stated that it is a sink Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 9 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Grochala stated that it acts like a wetland rather than a lake, it is a basin  There has been discuss to restore the hydrology of the lake o Chair Tralle ask what lake is located to the west of Cedar Lake  Mr. Grochala stated that it is an unnamed lake and included in DNR protected water inventory - may have been considered part of Poplar Lake o Mr. Stoesz asked about the re-pumping of ground water for irrigation analysis at Watermark  Mr. Grochala stated that stormwater reuse will be included in the Comprehensive Plan o Mr. Evenson asked if there are ways that the City can help improve the water quality  Ms. Thompson stated that making sure sanitary system is maintained, goose management plan, and encourage residents to pick up after pets o Mr. Evenson asked about sediments in ponds  Ms. Thompson said that the City has a maintenance program that is gone through every 5 years to verify the BMP’s are functioning and new developments are required to put in water quality treatment device o Mr. Stoesz asked what the greatest innovation you see coming in the future  Ms. Thompson stated an increase in water refuse PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Correction – Chair Tralle voted in favor of the 426 Pine Street Home Occupation Level C. Motion would carry to 5-2. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve the September 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 6 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 7:31 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 10 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:31 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS No action items VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Woods Edge Development Interest  Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented the staff report  Questions/concerns o Existing assisting living in same proximity o How would a larger senior community mix with this area o How would vertical/pad set up work? Addressing with businesses that residents of senior community would use o Multi-generational community  Discussion o Mr. Laden asked what they are proposing for commercial o Mr. Stimpson stated that this is a plan that is exciting o First floor retail would include doctor’s office, dental clinic, and eye care, the townhomes are for people in their 20’s and 30’s o Does not see a concern with the assisted living in the same area o Mr. Root stated mixed retail is good o Mr. Root asked what the tipping point is for how much assisted living is needed o Mr. Evenson believes that the current senior living facilities are almost full o Mr. Masonick asked how many people are required to support a mall o Mr. Laden stated that he likes this idea o Mr. Stoesz stated that he struggles with the first floor retail because of the vacancy across the street o Mr. Evenson asked for clarity on retail o Mr. Grochala stated that the developer feels they can possibly fill part of the retail area with their own needs – salon, pub, etc. o Chair Tralle stated we don’t regulate liquor stores but we are regulating memory care o Chair Tralle stated that he is in favor of with improvement in the design o Mr. Laden stated that 100,000 square feet is ambitious and cutting back with mixed use o Chair Tralle asked if we need to review our standards with the original plans o Chair Tralle stated the overall consensus is that the board likes this idea Project Updates  City Council approved the Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the PUD Development Stage Plan for Watermark Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2017 Page 11 APPROVED MINUTES  Northeast Drainage Utility public hearing at the Environmental Board meeting this month  St. Clair Estates is still under construction  Century Farm North needs work  Chavez Estates is moving forward  Saddle Club 4th addition is happening next year – Marcel working through wetland issues  Rehbein Arena was approved on Monday  49/J plan possibly coming through Planning and Zoning Board next month  Ramp up planning on 35E side  Anoka County has included in the 5 year capital improvement project  Lake Amelia will likely be submitting another application  White Bear Township would not be able to service them with water and sanitary sewer  Current Comprehensive Plan amendment prior to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update  Mr. Stoesz asked if any meetings will be cancelled or adjusted due to the chambers update VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant