HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/2018 P&Z MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 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 April 11, 2018.
II. APROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved as presented.
Mr. Laden changed “re-election” to “election” regarding appointments of Chair and Vice
Chair.
Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the April 11, 2018 agenda with corrections.
Motion was supposed by Mr. Root. Motion carried unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the March 14, 2017 Meeting Minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4- 0. Chair Tralle and Mr. Ruhland
abstained.
IV. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 p.m.
: April 11, 2018
: 6:30 P.M.
: 7:35 P.M.
: Perry Laden, Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson,
Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson, Michael Ruhland
: Sue Peacock
: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee,
Mara Strand
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
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There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 5 - 0.
V. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
It was moved by Mr. Root to appoint Mr. Tralle as Chair. The motion was passed
unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Evenson to appoint Mr. Root as Vice Chair. The motion was passed
unanimously.
VI. 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. Laden made a MOTION to continue the public hearing for Nature’s Refuge.
Motion was supposed by Mr. Evenson.
B. Continued Public Hearing: Love to Grow On Conditional Use Permit, Variances
and Site Plan Review
Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report regarding Love to Grow On.
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).
Staff addressed questions from the board
Mr. Root asked why ITE has a different number of parking stalls than what
the City is requiring
o Ms. Larsen stated the City ordinance takes precedence
Mr. Root asked who determines when the deferred parking needs to be paved
o Ms. Larsen stated that another traffic analysis study and meeting with
the applicant would take place
Mr. Root mentioned the encroachment and setback regarding right-of-way and
Hodgson Road
Mr. Stimpson asked if the deferred parking was included in the impervious
surface cover percentage
Mr. Grochala stated to mitigate, if the applicant went over, they would have to
an impervious system
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Chair Tralle stated the traffic requirements regarding Eagle Brook Church and
encouraging people to use alternative route - do the same for Love to Grow
On
Chair Tralle opened the public hearing at 6:58pm
Peter Hilger (architect), 14 Pheasant Lane, North Oaks
o Appreciation for City staff
o Mr. Hilger answered parking questions posed by the Board
o Mr. Hilger acknowledged the water shed
o Building setback as a trade-off for keeping the corner open
Michael Lawrence, 339 Arrowhead Drive
o HOA President
o Did not receive notification
o Parking is limited in development, bottleneck forms on Lakota Trail at
the bend
o Traffic study not realistic
o Chair Tralle asked how many residents use Ware Road
o Does not see users of the facility using Ware Road
Mr. Laden asked if there are other traffic study’s available to compare
Richard Rainer, 355 Ojibway Path
o Concern regarding traffic on Lakota Trail and curve on Arrowhead
Drive
o Destroying some of the current nature that exists on that site
Chair Tralle stated parking is always a large issue
Chair Tralle acknowledged a flaw in Millers Crossroad was not requiring
designated off street parking
Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close to the Public Hearing regarding Love to
Grow. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve Love to Grow On CUP, Variances and Site
Plan Review subject to the conditions. Mr. Laden seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
C. NorthPointe 7th Addition Final Plat
Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. NorthPointe is a PUD
residential subdivision located northeast of the intersection of Birch Street and 20th
Avenue South/CSAH 54. The preliminary plat is 94.09 gross acres and consists of a
residential density mix of single family lots and an 88 unit senior multi-family
residence.
Mr. Olson, applicant, addressed the Chair and board
Chair Tralle commended the success of the NorthPointe project
Mr. Olson thanked staff and board
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Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval NorthPointe 7th Addition
Final Plat with staff recommendations. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson.
Motion carried 5-0.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update-Open House Summary
Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the 2040 Comprehensive Plan open house
summary.
B. Project Updates
Hampton Companies withdrew their application regarding Eastern Heights
City Council prepared specifications for trunk sewer and water fees
Lake property owner meeting at Centennial Middle School on Thursday, April
12, 2018 regarding West Shadow Lake Drive road and utility project.
o Mr. Stimpson asked about road access during construction
White Bear Lake court order update
City is analyzing another water tower site
Ware Road is included in the 2018 Mill and Overlay Project
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion was
supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Mara Strand
Community Development Administrative Assistant