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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2018 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORK SESSION I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the draft Comprehensive Plan. A. Draft Comprehensive Plan  Background o April 2017 – Kick off meeting with a Joint Council and Advisory Board meeting o Council directed the Planning and Zoning Board to be a working group for updates o Two open house/outreach meetings for the public o Vision for how the City will develop o Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are the primary tools  Key Changes o Landscape format for readability online o More graphics, tables, and photos o Hyperlinks  Community Background o Background information on natural and cultural resources o Foundation of the plan  Land Use Chapter – Limited changes proposed  Mixed Use Land Use Classification o Each mixed use area is unique o Open plan is designed for flexibility o Chair Tralle asked why the Planning and Zoning Board is being b ypassed DATE : March 14, 2018 TIME STARTED : 6:02 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:59 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES  Mr. Grochala stated that the Planning and Zoning Board is not being bypassed, the council requested more information  Chair Tralle stated that there has not been enough dialogue around mixed use  Mr. Root recapped the discussion from the February Planning and Zoning Board meeting – mixed use is a specific guided use but allows for multiple uses o Mr. Root asked what the Council’s objections were  Mr. Grochala stated that there was not enough specificity  Mixed use has defined density and identifies how much commercial and residential we would allow o Mr. Stimpson stated the conversation at the February meeting helped him understand the definition of mixed use  Does not want Council and Mayor to think this is a concern over high density housing  Parks, Greenways and Trails o Significant changes to make chapter more usable and eliminate repetition  Implementation o Provides guidance on using plan o Creates a to-do list  Next Steps o Staff presented the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendations on mixed use the Council at their last work session o Open House scheduled for April 3rd 6-8 PM 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 6:30 p.m. on March 14, 2018. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the February 14, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 4 - 0. Chair Tralle abstained. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Continued Public Hearing: Nature’s Refuge Rezoning and PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the continuation of the public hearing regarding Nature’s Refuge. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing for Nature’s Refuge. Motion was supposed by Laden. Motion carried 4-0. B. Eastern Heights PUD Concept Plan Review Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the staff report. Hampton Properties submitted a PUD Concept Plan to allow for a Master Planned residential community located west of CSAH 49/Hodgson Road and North of CSAH 32 / Ash Street (County Road J) on a 17.33-acre parcel. Staff addressed questions of the Board  Mr. Laden asked which roads are public and private  Mr. Grochala stated that the transportation system was originally built to withstand development  Chair Tralle acknowledged the new stop light at Hodgson and J to deter traffic going through the residential neighborhood  Mr. Root is looking forward to the traffic study  Mr. Root suggested, due to multiple densities and surrounding areas, having cottage type homes around the perimeter and blend in townhomes as you move east  Mr. Root stated the apartment building is out of character  Mr. Root asked about the current vegetation quality  Mr. Grochala stated environmental surveys are required with an application submittal  Mr. Evenson stated the apartment building is imposing Joel Larson (developer), 1341 County Road D Circle Vadnais Heights  Mr. Laden stated his opinion is to see commercial on the Hodgson Road edge  Mr. Laden stated that this project was supposed to be a gateway for the community  Chair Tralle does not have an issue with moving project east  Chair Tralle expanded upon the architecture improvements  Mr. Grochala addressed the County and City requirements Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES o The City would allow shrinking the footprint of the development to increase distance/buffer from the existing single family homes  Mr. Root’s statements to staff o Turning townhomes, on west and north side, into cottage homes would be appropriate o County Road J and Hodgson plan had more commercial o Reduce apartment buildings by 10-20 units  Mr. Stimpson’s statements o Agrees with the suggestions regarding cottage homes and more commercial o Not opposed to the apartment building but rather how it is orientated on the property, suggests orientating it differently so it does not feel like a wall o Suggests using the senior housing towards 694 as architectural guidance  Mr. Laden acknowledged measuring 30 feet to roof line o Mr. Grochala stated measurement is normally from grade to roof peak, measuring to the peak may add 5 feet  Mr. Stimpson asked for clarification on site amenities Chair Tralle opened the floor for resident comments  Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Lane o Concern around density because of traffic o Original plan stated 50/50 mix o Overall concerns to be pedestrian friendly o Appreciate efforts shifting plan to the east o Improved plan over the previous plan  Kevin Oberg, 165 Woodridge Lane o Would be nice to have buffer o Not concerned about apartment building, more concern around senior facility  Jim Rabuse, 233 Woodridge Lane o Concern around quality of the buffer o Does not see good location for apartments  Dan Kvinge, 201 Woodridge Lane o Planning operation going better than the past o Concerned about the density o Appreciate open meeting and advancement of planning for the City  Judy Eagan, 238 Shlavin Court o Apartment building is not appropriate for the location o Concerned about traffic study that will take place and how the results will be communicated  Mr. Grochala stated the process o Appreciate the time and efforts of the board C. Public Hearing: Distinctive Elements Tile and Design Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the staff report. The applicant, Distinctive Elements & Tile Design, LLC, plans to purchase the vacant 0.82-acre lot south of Lilac Street (PID 17-31-22-21-0017) for the purpose of constructing a 3,024-sq. ft. tile storage area and workshop. Staff addressed questions of the Board  Mr. Laden asked about the trash enclosure o Ms. Larsen stated that trash enclosures do not need to be integral to the building, it needs proper screening  Chair Tralle asked for clarification on the trash enclosure Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. Patrick Bland (applicant), 45 Birch Street  Will follow recommendations of the board and staff Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing regarding Nature’s Refuge. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Public hearing closed at 7:39 p.m. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of Distinctive Elements Tile and Design Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review with staff recommendations. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4-0. D. Public Hearing: Love to Grow On Conditional Use Permit, Variances and Site Plan Review Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant proposes to construct a 14,405 sf childcare center at the southeast corner of CSAH 34 (Birch Street) and CSAH 49 (Hodgson Road). Ms. Larsen asked if the Planning and Zoning approves of hardie-board  Chair Tralle asked for clarification around amending material requirements  Voice approval of hardie-board Staff addressed questions of the Board  Mr. Root asked if Hodgson were to be expanded, how much of the 40 feet will go away? o Mr. Grochala stated the City worked with the County during the Millers Crossroads project – full right of ways for future improvements were included  Mr. Root asked about variance related to the 40 foot set back o Ms. Larsen stated that questioning the square footage of the building is a valid question  Mr. Stimpson asked about the 17 additional parking spots and impervious surface  Mr. Stimpson asked if there is a plan to have a bus-van parked on the property  Mr. Stimpson asked for clarification on the number of trips Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES o Ms. Hankee stated that there is an approved model to determine the number of trips  A revised traffic study will have to be completed  Mr. Stimpson suggested having a conversation with the school regarding the bus area  Mr. Evenson stated that he appreciates how the building is oriented  Mr. Laden asked about the fenced areas and the materials used  Mr. Laden asked which pond is considering being eliminated o Ms. Larsen stated that it is the pond on the northwest corner o The City is not responsible for maintaining the ponds o Mr. Grochala stated there is a storm water pipe that will connect ponds  Mr. Laden asked to consider on-street parking on Lakota  Chair Tralle asked about a fence around the holding ponds that the City owns o Ms. Larsen stated that the City does not fence holding ponds o Mr. Laden stated the northeast pond drops off o Mr. Grochala stated the City does not fence ponds because  Designed to have a 3-1 slope, safety benches  Fences tend to trap people in o Chair Tralle suggests a barrier Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m. Peter Hilger (architect), 14 Pheasant Lane, North Oaks  Love to Grow On appreciates this site because of the natural amenities  Site provides many challenges o 3 street frontages o Multiple areas for children that need to be segregated from parking lot o Bus turn around o City ordinance is heavy on childcare centers o Ponds o Exterior materials – where is the front of the building  Mr. Laden asked about the orientation of the building to accommodate the site so a variance is not necessary  Mr. Stimpson asked if there is a bus being parked on the site o Linda Bartos King (Executive Director, Love to Grow On), 40101 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines stated buses do not park on site currently  Chair Tralle asked if Love to Grow On will continue to operate the Circle Pines site o Ms. Bartos King stated that they will not continue operating out of the church in Circle Pines  Chair Tralle appreciates the building being skewed  Ms. Bartos King noted the facility is closed nights and weekends Kathy Wetmore, 373 Ojibway Path  Excited about this project and is supportive Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES  Three school buses currently in area Karen Beghly, 340 Arrowhead Drive  Not opposed to daycare center on the corner  Difficulty getting on and off Birch Street, will drive traffic through neighborhoods  Make accessibility off Hodgeson or Birch to alleviate traffic Mr. Laden made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing regarding Love to Grow On Conditional Use Permit, Variances, and Site Plan Review to April. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. E. Public Hearing: Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, CM Properties 14, LLC, is creating one 1.35 acre parcel for the purpose of constructing a 9,000 sf commercial retail building. The name of the preliminary plat is Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. Bruce Miller (applicant), 3460 Washington Drive  Conversations with staff regarding sidewalks  Verify building setbacks Board member questions  Mr. Evenson asked if tenants are speculated o Mr. Miller confirmed there are speculated tenants  Chair Tralle stated it is cheaper to put in sidewalks now  Chair Tralle commented on Lot 2 Mr. Lee Perrault, 20362 Fenston Ave, Forest Lake  Owns parcel to the north  Supportive of this project Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing regarding Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 – 0. Public hearing closed at 8:58 PM. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to recommend approval Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review with staff recommendations. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4-0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2018 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES F. Project Updates  All updates on tonight’s agenda VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand Community Development Administrative Assistant