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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2017 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION A. Parks, Trails & Natural Resource Plans Candace Amberg with WSB presented the Parks Trails and Natural Resources Plan  Parks, Natural open Space / Greenways and Trail System Plan – updated in 2004  Lino Lakes 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapters o Chapter 2: Resource Management Plan o Chapter 3: Land Use Plan (protection of natural resources) o Chapter 6: Transportation (bike trails)  2040 Comp Plan Update Goals o Avoid duplication of material o Update information as necessary o Outline primary goals & corresponding policies  Park System and Classifications o Regional Parks – Rice Creek Chain of Lakes o Community Parks – 20+ acres preferred, community wide amenities, varies in active to passive recreation, 3 existing (City Hall, Country Lakes, Sunrise), 1 future recreation complex o Discussion  Chair Tralle asked where County Lakes park is located  Ms. Amberg stated it is on the tip of the regional park  Mr. Stimpson stated that it is a beautiful land that has nothing to do at it  Ms. Amberg stated the City is clearcutting trees and vegetation at this location DATE : November 8, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:01 P.M. TIME ENDED : 9:57 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson MEMBERS ABSENT : Dale Stoesz, Lou Masonick STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES o Neighborhood Parks - 5-10 acres preferred, service are of approximately ½ mile (based upon barriers), mix of active and passive recreations, 15 developed parks, 2 open space parks (Woolens Parks, Quails Ridge), 1 planned (Watermark), 1 planned within the Regional park (Woods Edge), 10 future search areas o Discussion  Mr. Laden asked how the open space parks are being utilized  Mr. Grochala stated that the intent is more interpretive  Mr. Stimpson asked if there is a map overlay available that includes the service area reach  Ms. Amberg stated that there is a map overlay that will be developed  Ms. Candace stated that a half mile is a general guidelines – if there is a trail system, it will be extend  Mr. Stimpson asked how the school district parks fit into the overlay of the City’s park system  The City does not count school parks but they are taken into consideration  Mr. Laden stated that the City holds some responsibility for taking care of the school parks  Mr. Grochala stated that the City used to but no longer does due to the lack of benefit for the City  Chair Tralle asked where the ten future search areas are  Ms. Candace pointed out the ten search areas o Trail System and Classifications  Bike routes/on-street routes  Local trails  Regional trails – Bunker – Chain of Lakes Regional Trail, Central Anoka County Regional Trail, Chain of Lakes – Otter Lake Regional Trail, East Anoka County Regional Trail, Rice Creek North Regional Trail  Sidewalks and snowmobile trails not shown o Discussion  Mr. Laden asked if the City addresses waterway or kayak trails  Ms. Amberg stated that the County was discussing waterway trails and it would be a good idea to add to the Comprehensive Plans  Mr. Laden stated there is lots of parking on the bridge where Hodgson Road crosses Rice Creek and using that as an access point  Mr. Grochala stated they may be using it out of convenience  Mr. Evenson stated that mountain bikers are utilizing snow mobile trails  Mr. Grochala stated that the County is meeting with MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cyclists) Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES  Chair Tralle asked if there is any intent to put snowmobile trails on the map  Ms. Amberg stated that the City does not put snowmobile trails on the map but can acknowledge the existing trails  Mr. Grochala stated that the Comp Plan can refer to the City’s website where information is provided o Draft Parks and Trails Map o Discussion  Mr. Stimpson stated the red wetland border conflicts with the existing trails red line  Mr. Grochala stated that this is being revised o Lino Lakes’ Open Space / Natural Resource Areas & Greenway  Previous designations: natural resource conservation area (deleting/combining), natural resource protected area, natural resource enhancement area, based on wetland management corridors from RCWD & floodplains, based on connectivity to parks and trails  Identify general areas for wetland banking  Addition of pollinator initiatives in chapter o Discussion  Chair Tralle asked if the City is going to co-work with conservation groups on the pollinator initiatives  Ms. Amberg stated that it’s an initiative and WSB has information that is able to be put into a brochure  Ms. Amberg stated that conservation groups would have to be cooperative with the City  Mr. Grochala stated the Environmental Board recognizes the importance of this  Chair Tralle stated that it makes more sense to get the pollinator plants put in rather than putting a brochure out  Ms. Amberg stated that the information we have is detailed and would be better served as an educational tool  Mr. Grochala stated that the role of the Comp Plan is to get the goals and policies incorporated  Mr. Grochala addressed wetland banking  In the park plan, there is a lot of green ways we want to promote  The City just finished a Wetland Banking Natural Resources fund study at Woolens Park  The wetland credits is a commodity  The City established a wetland bank at Woolens Park by going in and doing restoration activities and picked up 6 acres of wetland credits  The City has put about $70,000 into the project, 6 acres a credit can be sold at $2.50 a square foot, generating $600,000+ Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES  The intent of the plan is to maintain and buy gaps in parcels that the City doesn’t pick up during development  The City has identified sites that have a high opportunity for wetland banking or it becomes a revolving fund for extending/enhancing the green ways  The City got the first bank certified a couple months ago  Mr. Evenson asked if the money can only be used to purchase other banks o Mr. Grochala stated it can be used to further enhance the areas – restoration activities or land acquisition o Draft Natural Resources/Greenways o Funding & Priorities  Update Park Dedication Policy & Fee Structure  Yearly funding necessary for ongoing operation and maintenance costs and replacement costs – many parks built between 20-27 years ago are outdated and do not meet current guidelines for safety or accessibility, or residents’ expectations  Updated priorities – trails and greenways, parks, recreation complex, natural resource preservation o Discussion  Mr. Stimpson stated Shoreview was in a similar situation a couple years ago and asked if the way they revitalized parks is the best practice  Ms. Amberg stated that it comes down to funding  Mr. Grochala stated the Council is talking about a replacement and expansion schedule  Mr. Laden asked if there are any study planned for what would be most beneficial at a recreational facility  Mr. Grochala stated that no study is planned at this time  The community has not pushed for  Mr. Evenson asked if the feeling is that the City does not have enough athletic fields  Ms. Amberg stated that Sunrise Park has too much in one space  Mr. Grochala said that Sunrise Park is also plugged into a neighborhood and unable to maximize the space o Funding Priorities (Continued)  Wetland Banking – Help fund open space & greenway system  Implement / preserve greenways identified in the Comp Plan as new developments occur  Implement trails as new development occur and timed with road improvement project  Cooperation with School Districts, Anoka County Parks, etc. for shared resources o Discussion Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Stimpson stated that it behooves the City to make sure they cooperate with school districts  There are duplicative costs and has impacted the Parks and Recreation program negatively  Mr. Grochala stated the City will be taking a deeper look at the park dedication program  Mr. Laden asked how the trails integrate with areas of commerce  Mr. Grochala stated that the trails are there but every major artillery street likely has an off-road trail and bike route designation – if they are not there, they are planned o The problem comes to funding and the trails are developed with the street reconstructed  Mr. Laden said he understands the funding issues but asked how we can incorporate with our Comp Plan o Mr. Grochala stated they do show up on the plan but to develop a mobility map to major points  General Update – Comprehensive Plan update o Went through housing and land use with the City Council on Monday o The narratives will be pulled together in December 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 7:27 p.m. on November 8, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the October 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 7:28 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:28 p.m. with the exception if someone comes in after 7:30 they are able to speak. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church Rectory Conditional Use Permit Katie Larsen presented the staff report. St. Joseph of the Lakes Church is proposing to construct a 2,000 sf single family home on their property to be used for the pastor’s residence/church rectory building. The property address is 171 Elm Street. Board Questions/Comments  Mr. Evenson stated that number 2 under recommendations is not necessary o Ms. Larsen stated that staff wanted the occupant to be related to the church o Mr. Laden asked about the sanitary sewer  Mr. Grochala stated that there is a service line coming in from the west  Ms. Larsen stated they are hooked up to municipal services o Ms. Larsen stated that this lot functions as one o Chair Tralle stated the probability is slim that the church would sell the lot  Mr. Laden disagreed o Mr. Stimpson stated the sanitary sewer hook-up is the bigger issue  Mr. Grochala stated it would tie into church’s service line o Mr. Laden asked if we can be proactive  Mr. Grochala stated we would have to tear up the road and tap into deep sewer – not necessary for what the church’s needs are  Ms. Larsen stated that the rectory is meant to be integral with the church Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the St. Joseph of the Lakes Church Rectory Conditional Use Permit with recommendation #2 be omitted. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5 - 0. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Watermark PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment #2- Architectural Design Standards Katie Larsen presented the staff report. Lennar is proposing a 3 step approach to amend the PUD Development Stage Plan:  Step 1 (September/October 2017): PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment to the Land Use Plan to modify lot sizes (On October 9, 2017, the City Council approved Step 1-Land Use Plan Amendment with Resolution No. 17-95) Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES  Step 2 (November/December 2017): PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment to modify architectural design standards  Step 3 (March/April 2018): PUD Final Plan/Final This Land Use Application is for Step 2. Board Questions/Comments  Unanimous consensus omitting houses that extend 11-12 feet beyond porch  Porches o Comparing R-2 ordinance to what is being presented o Mr. Laden stated that a 6 foot porch is decorative and an 8 foot porch is useful o Ms. Larsen stated that we are trying to allow some flexibility o Mr. Stimpson stated that his family has a 6 foot porch without a rail that’s heavily used o Ms. Grochala stated the porch width is to make it functional but 6 feet can meet the aesthetics o Unanimous consensus on allowing 6 foot porches  Mr. Laden commented on homes looking similar o Mr. Grochala stated there are 12-16 variations  Mr. Laden stated that Mattamy had a program that didn’t allow no two homes within a certain distance from one another o Ms. Larsen stated that Lennar will submitting where each house will be going  Garages o Mr. Stimpson asked for clarification on the 4 car garages  Townhomes Garage Sizes o Mr. Evenson asked about storage space inside of the townhome o Mr. Laden asked about the interior depth of the garage o Mr. Stimpson asked if the home owner association would be in charge of people parking in their garage and garbage cans being exposed o Ms. Larsen stated that townhomes have more useable space o Consensus among Board  Townhome Siding o Chair Tralle asked if the City can allow the higher quality siding o Quality vinyl with trim consensus  Additional Staff Comments o Additional screening shall be included along rear elevations of the townhome neighborhood along the trail to screen personal items Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.  Doran Cote, representative from Lennar, 16305 36th Ave N Suite #600, Plymouth, MN 55446 o Design plan is addressed internally o Not an additional room inside garage for garbage can storage Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES o Mr. Laden asked where the closest products are  Mr. Cote stated the closest would be Lake Elmo o Mr. Root asked about the square footage in the garage  Mr. Cote stated there have not been issues in communities where there are similar products o Mr. Laden asked if the City is allowing on-street parking  Mr. Grochala stated there will be a group of 2 or 4 parking spots scattered throughout the development o Mr. Laden asked if the City is responsible for plowing these streets  Mr. Cote stated it is plowed by the HOA There were no public comments. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Watermark PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment #2-Architechtural Design Standards. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. C. 41 Century Trail Variance for Curb Cut/Driveway Width Katie Larsen presented the staff report. The property owner of 41 Century Trail, Colleen Flaherty Reyes, submitted a Land Use Application for a curb cut/driveway width variance. She is requesting a curb cut width of 28 feet be allowed. City ordinance allows for a maximum 26 foot curb cut/driveway width. Board Questions/Comments  Mr. Laden why the City has a 26 foot wide ordinance at the right of way o Ms. Larsen stated that there has to be a limit  Mr. Stimpson asked how landscaping comes into play o Ms. Larsen stated that crushed rock on either side of the driveway is allowed  Mr. Laden asked about stipulations around driveways and property lines o Ms. Larsen that driveways have to be 5 feet from the property line  Colleen Flaherty Reyes, 41 Century Trail o Did not have any intentions to do the work without permission from the City  Mr. Laden asked if this came to light from an inspector driving by o Ms. Larsen stated yes  Mr. Laden commented about a driveway having to be 5 feet from the property line  Mr. Stimpson asked if we say no, the homeowner would be responsible for cutting driveway to the correct width  Chair Tralle stated we should restrict to 26 feet but if it was initially 27 feet, there has to be compassion Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 9 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Stimpson stated it was an upgrade to the driveway and the rock was a drivable surface Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend denial of 41 Century Trail Variance for Curb Cut/Driveway Width. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion failed 2 -3. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of 41 Century Trail Variance for Curb Cut/Driveway Width. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 3 – 2. D. Outlot A, Lino Air Park North Minor Subdivision and Variance Katie Larsen presented the staff report. Ms. Garcia owns a portion of Outlot A, Lino Air Park North that abuts 3 parcels along Carl Street. She lives at 345 Carl Street. Ms. Garcia would like to subdivide the outlot into 3 parcels so they can be combined with the existing 3 parcels and eliminate the outlot all together. A minor subdivision and variance are required. Board Questions/Comments  Randy Rennaker, 862 Pine Street o Chair Tralle acknowledged that there is an airport across the street Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Outlot A, Lino Air Park North Minor Subdivision and Variance. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 49/J Development Interest Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. Staff has had ongoing conversations with Richard Morris, owner of the 17 acre parcel north of the liquor store and insurance agency, regarding potential development. This is the site that has previously been considered for a grocery store. The land is currently zoned GB, General Business but guided mixed use in the Comprehensive Plan, intended for both commercial and residential development. Board Questions/Comments  Staff is currently working with WSB on an engineering proposal for a trunk improvement project  Mr. Stimpson asked if the utilities extend down Ware Road o Mr. Grochala stated there is an overriding need to get this area hooked back into the City’s system  Looking for something to carry forward the vision of this area  Mr. Larson, Hampton Companies, 1341 County Road D o Similar assisted living facility in Vadnais Heights o Empty-nester townhomes Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 10 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Laden stated concern around receding the original commercial plan to residential o The City can still accommodate commercial o Mr. Laden stated that it would be nice to see commercial along Hodgeson Road  Jim Boo, 416 4th Street S, Stillwater, MN o Talked to the liquor store and insurance company – agreements in place o Trying to begin advancing this corner  Mr. Stimpson asked how many apartments o Total 162  Chair Tralle stated that he likes what he sees  Mr. Grochala stated that Mr. Lawson is excited to see this project, he doesn’t want to develop but wants to sell  Chair Tralle clarified with Mr. Larson and Mr. Boo on the order of what would be built when  Mr. Stimpson asked about the first floor of the apartment building being commercial o Mr. Larson they would be willing to look at it  General consensus is in favor, Mr. Laden stated he is not comfortable with no commercial as an opportunity o Mr. Grochala stated the two businesses are outside of the apartment building site B. Unsewered Lots and 1 Acre Lot Split City Planner Katie Larsen presented the staff report. This ordinance relates to unsewered lots in rurally zoned districts. Rurally zoned parcels are required to be a minimum of 10 acres. This ordinance is intended to allow for a 1 acre parcel with an existing single family home be created. There is a situation in that the original single family home was built prior to 1992. It burned down in 2015. The property owner would like to rebuild the house and then split off the house on 1 acre. Staff is asking the Planning and Zoning Board for input and interpretation regarding Section 1007.042(2)(b). Board Questions/Comments  Chair Tralle asked if the existing foundation would be used o Ms. Larsen stated she does not know, the house would be in the location of the previous single family was  Mr. Root asked if there are any other non-conforming properties o Ms. Larsen stated that the City has a non-conforming ordinance which states we are trying to move our parcels into compliance  Chair Tralle asked how many remaining acres there were o Ms. Larsen stated there needs to be 11 whole acres and you can parcel off 1 leaving 10 acres  Mr. Grochala stated 1992 is when the zoning ordinance was adopted and created the 10 acre minimum lot size Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2017 Page 11 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Laden asked if there is any way to sewer the lot o Ms. Larsen stated there is not  Mr. Laden asked if we can clarify the ordinance around losing a home to natural disaster and maintain the right o Chair Tralle stated that the house burned down and should be able to rebuild the house  Ms. Larsen gathered the consensus of rebuilding the home then splitting the lot C. Project Update  Conversations about site outside of City Hall  Official emerald ash borer at the Target site  Eagle Liquor planning on opening Spring of 2018  Potential CUP for daycare on Hodgson and Birch  The recommendation from the intersection change evaluation at Centerville Road and County Road J was a roundabout  Anoka County to work with North Oaks to flatten out S-curve  Century Farm North 7th Addition on hold  Lino Lakes Elementary redoing façade VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant