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Home My WebLink About12/13/2017 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Ann Hurlburt with Landform presented the Comprehensive Plan discussion topics. A. Land Use Plan Request, Winter Property  Request to change from being zoned industrial to residential  4 parcel, 139.46 gross/9224 acres net of wetland  Planning Analysis o Suitability for Industrial Use o Suitability for Residential Development o Timing of Development  Staff recommendation: Retain industrial designation  Les Winter, 7473 24th Ave, spoke to the Chair and Board members o Mr. Winter was in attendance with Deidra Winter, wife, and Len Pratt, friend o Being zoned industrial is not attractive due to the wetlands, Mr. Winter’s recommendation is residential  Len Pratt presented to the Chair and board members o Mr. Pratt explained details of the property o Mr. Grochala stated that staff have been on site with Mr. Winter o Winter’s property is ¾ of a mile from Main Street, land to the south has to develop prior to the Winter property o Chair Tralle asked about the lines serving Hugo o Mr. Masonick asked about sewer line sizes  Residential is 180 gallons/day  Commercial is based on acreage DATE : December 13, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson, Dale Stoesz, Lou Masonick STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2017 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES o Mr. Stoesz questioned what would happen if the land is moved from industrial to mixed use and a developer came in wanting to do industrial  Mr. Grochala stated there are 11 mixed use districts and need to define mixed use  Chair Tralle stated he is okay with changing to mixed use and incorporating industrial – defining mixed use for the specific property o Chair Tralle asked to define commercial  Mr. Grochala stated retail, business service, research and development, office  Ms. Hurlburt stated the business campus is a hybrid of higher level corporate offices, less traffic and outdoor storage o Mr. Stimpson asked what the property to the north is staged  Ms. Lindahl stated low density residential o Mr. Masonick asked if there is a standard definition of mixed use  Mr. Grochala stated that each district has their own definition  Two different definitions for mixed use – trying develop different uses for property or let the market sort out what will be developed on the property o Mr. Stimpson stated that having the property, as a whole, be mixed use but defining the areas within more specifically  Mr. Grochala stated the Comprehensive Plan has a Greenway Plan within and has identified a trail coming up Otter Lake Road  Chair Tralle recommends mixed use for Mr. Winter’s property and industrial to the south of his property  Mr. Stimpson recommends being aware how the property transitions  Mr. Pratt stated the minimum density would be 4 stories o Mr. Grochala suggests districts with 8-15 units an acres recognizing to preserve the open spaces with density transfer within the project as an option  Mr. Evenson asked if the decision will affect the property owners to the south B. Economic Development Chapter  Goals and Polices o Expand and diversify the City’s tax base by encouraging commercial, industrial and mixed-use development to lessen the tax burden on residential properties o Work with developers to identify innovative strategies for attracting entry level and smaller entrepreneurial businesses to Lino Lakes o Attract and encourage new light industrial, high tech, business and professional services enterprises and maintain and expand existing businesses in Lino Lakes o Promote efficient, planned commercial and industrial expansion within the City’s growth areas, accessible to public infrastructure and transportation o Promote Lino Lakes’ location within the metropolitan region as an advantage in doing business  Key Indicators o Background information about employment trends and forecasts, commuting and travel patterns Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES  Economic Development Assistance  Economic Development Priorities o Development and implementation of Business Retention and Expansion Program (BRE) o Lino Lakes Town Center, located at Interstate 35 and Lake Drive o Redevelopment of the intersection of Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) & County Road J (Ash Street) o The Commercial and Industrial Corridor along Interstate 35E and County Road 14 C. Public Facilities Chapter  Goals and Policies o Maintain the first-class education that the children of Lino Lake are receiving, while also providing opportunities for additional education for adults o Promote the usage, creation, and uniqueness of community facilities, while also soliciting creative funding sources o Maintain quality public facilities and the full complement of city services to the residents of Lino Lakes D. Upcoming Meetings  February 14 – P&Z Review Draft Plan  March 6 – Open House/Workshop o Mr. Stimpson stated that this date falls between a lot of the state’s spring breaks  April 11 – P&Z Public Hearing  May 15 – City Council Approve Draft, Submit for Review  October or November – City Council Adopts Final 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 7:40 p.m. on December 13, 2017. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of minutes tabled until January 2018. IV. OPEN MIKE Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2017 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 7:41 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:41 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. All Seasons Rental/SS Properties Addition (7932 Lake Drive) Final Plat Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Owners of All Seasons Rental, 7932 Lake Drive, have purchased the vacant 1.3 commercial parcel to the south with the intent to construct a new 7,740 s.f. commercial facility. Staff addressed questions of the Board  Mr. Laden asked what holds the property owner to using the decorative security fence o Ms. Larsen stated that the it was what was presented in the plan  Mr. Anderson noted changes that have been made  Ms. Larsen stated that the plan shows eight display stalls and asking to revise to six display stalls  Mr. Stoesz asked about signage o The property owner stated that they will use the maximum amount of signage as allowed  Mr. Anderson brought to attention using bituminous mills in a specific area, further conversation among staff Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of All Seasons Rental/SS Properties Addition (7932 Lake Drive) Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6-0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS B. Project Updates  St. Clair Estates – two permits submitted  Watermark – approved architectural design standards  Improvement to the chambers VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5 - 0. Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant