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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2019 P&Z Minutes APPROVED 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 January 9, 2019. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the December 12, 2018 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Evenson abstained. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:33 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS DATE : January 9, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:37 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Michael Root, Jeremy Stimpson, Paul Tralle, Neil Evenson, Sue Peacock MEMBERS ABSET : Michael Ruhland STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Mara Strand, Monika Mann Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2019 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. Main Street Shoppes 2nd Additional Final Plat Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Laden asked about the new Outlot A being platted now and how the process works when something is proposed for that site. Ms. Larsen explained that a final plat application is to be submitted to the City. It is being final platted as an outlot but cannot be built on now. Chair Tralle asked if the applicant knows who the tenants will be. Curtis Colon, MFC Properties Corporation at 3460 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, stated a non- disclosure agreement is in place and anticipates a leasing success for the property. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Ms. Peacock inquired if there were provision made for outdoor seating on the site. Ms. Larsen confirmed there was. Mr. Stimpson noted that he appreciated the parking being located at the back of the building and away from the main road. Motion carried 5-0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Multiple Principal Buildings on Commercial, Industrial Parcels or Public/Semi-Public Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Chair Tralle asked about multiple buildings on one lot that do not belong to one business. Mr. Grochala stated the applicant will have to go through a PUD process. Mr. Stimpson asked about business condos. Mr. Grochala stated that it would be a CIC (Common Interest Community) process. Mr. Root asked how the site would be managed if an owner of a site, with multiple principal buildings, decided to start renting out buildings. Mr. Grochala stated that the language would be clarified to say that the buildings should be built and run by one company for one use. If the building wanted to change their CUP to rent out buildings, the company would need to go through a rezoning process. Mr. Evenson asked if there was a formula for the amount of square footage that can be built. Mr. Grochala stated buildings would be subject to the same exterior setbacks and parking requirements. Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2019 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Laden asked about the functional difference between a second principal building and an accessory building. Mr. Grochala clarified that accessory building would not exist without a principal building. Mr. Laden asked if you would need to delineate between a second principal building and an accessory building over 400 square feet. Mr. Grochala clarified that the building must meet design and building usage requirements. Chair Tralle confirmed that staff should continue to move forward and to come up with clear verbiage. B. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding General Provisions Project Update Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Fences and Retaining Walls Mr. Grochala noted that zoning permits are required for retaining walls 48” or less. Building code requires that a building permit is required for retaining walls 48” inches or greater. Staff recommends requiring a building permit for retaining walls 48” and greater and a zoning permit to be required for anything under 48”. Anything under 24” to be subject to zoning setbacks but would not require a permit. Mr. Laden suggested requiring a permit for anything over 48” inches unless it is in a drainage areas or on a property line. Mr. Stimpson asked if there was concern about heights depending on the material. Mr. Stimpson asked for public education regarding drainage easements if this ordinance was changed. Ms. Peacock asked about tiered retaining walls. Mr. Grochala clarified when a permit would be required for a tiered wall. Exterior Storage The Board and staff discussed accessory building requirements and permits regarding garden sheds under 120 square feet. Mr. Grochala stated there is not a cap on the number of automobiles that may be parked on a property, as long as they are licensed. Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2019 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES The Board and staff discussed specific parcels with multiple vehicles parked on the property. Driveway Widths Mr. Grochala explained current driveway requirements. The City limits driveway widths to 26’ at the public right of way. The driveway can increase in width at a 45 degree angle. Mr. Evenson, Ms. Peacock, and Mr. Laden agreed with 26’. Mr. Laden suggested educating contractors and homeowners. Mr. Stimpson acknowledged the move towards more sidewalks and an issue arises when people park on sidewalks in the 12’ area. Chair Tralle said he would like the driveway to go the width of the garage. Mr. Grochala explained there is not a standard for garage width and there needs to be a driveway standard. Chair Tralle suggested 30’. Mr. Stimpson stated that this issue needs to be caught before the house in the hands of the homeowners. Mr. Evenson asked how many driveways get cut. Staff noted that 5-6 driveways get cut each year. There were 500 driveways permits were pulled in the last 5 years. Staff detemined there was not enough support to propose a change at this time. Metal Roofs Mr. Laden and Mr. Root suggested allowing exposed fasteners if they are color matched. Mr. Stimpson and Ms. Peacock disagreed with having exposed fasteners. Mr. Grochala stated that most cities allow standing seam but staff will research. Mr. Stimpson noted the difference on who is able to install exposed and un-exposed fasteners. C. Project Updates Anoka County will be doing a full depth reclaim from the S curve to Centerville Road in 2019. They are in the planning process of reconstructing Hokah to the S curve in 2021. The County is working with the school district on access points. Anoka County is currently looking at putting roundabouts in at West Shadow and Tomahawk Trail. Plans include a future access to Enid Trail. Roundabouts are being considered. Ms. Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2019 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Peacock asked for clarification if the road will be a two lane road with turn lanes, ensuring that the new roads would have turning lanes for future use. West Shadow Lake drive is still under construction. Peat excavation on the creek has been completed. Lyngblomsten will be submitting an application. The City is in discussion with Ramsey County, Anoka County, Lyngblomsten, and the City of Shoreview regarding Highway J and Hodgson Road improvements. Watermark is still digging. Model houses will likely be going up in the next month. Construction company bought the EJM Pipe Services building. No application has been submitted for the open spot at Eagle Liquor. The Bald Eagle Erectors building is occupied by a new tenant. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Monika Mann and Mara Strand