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Home My WebLink About04/10/2019 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 April 10, 2019. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff added a discussion item regarding Lakewood Apartments. The Agenda was approved. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Ruhland made a MOTION to approve to the February 13, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Tralle and Ms. Peacock abstained. Mr. Root made a correction to the March 13, 2019 meeting minutes. The minutes should note that Chair Tralle declared Open Mike. Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the March 13, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Stimpson and Mr. Laden 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 6:32 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. DATE : April 10, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:23 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle, Michael Ruhland, Michael Root, Sue Peacock, Neil Evenson, Perry Laden, Jeremy Stimpson STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2019 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the staff report. As an addition to the staff report, staff would support a change to the Planning District 3 text to add a new bullet “As the City continues to work with MnDOT, Anoka County and Ramsey County on proposed County Road J improvements and an upgrade to a full interchange at I-35E, the city will evaluate a possible plan land use changes in the area”. Mr. Ruhland asked about tapping into Shoreview regarding the Lundgren and Noren properties. Mr. Grochala explained the sanitary sewer currently serving the properties to the south was not designed to accommodate the flows. It is a considerable extension to bring water and sanitary sewer to the Lundgren and Noren properties. Mr. Root noted the implementation of the PUD and making the tradeoffs clear. Chair Tralle opened the public hearing at 6:58 P.M. Andrew Chirhart, TaTonka Real Estate Advisors at 150 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, spoke on behalf of the Lundgren family. Mr. Chirhart has had several conversations with developers and builders and a consistent issue is the timing of the utility connection. The Lundgren family is requesting the property to be incorporated into utility staging 1A to allow for near term development. Mark Riverblood spoke on behalf of the Hawkins family. The Hawkins agrees as long as land use planning is included when looking at transportation planning. Jeff Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, spoke on behalf of two properties:  Vicky Lane and Lake Drive – The property is currently planned to be up to 15 units per acre; it is proposed to be 6 units per acre. Mr. Joyer is requesting 10 units per acre. The property is currently for sale and utilities are available. The City is requesting owners/developers to reroute Vicky Lane to match with Kelly Lane. Mr. Joyer explained that this would result in a loss of an acre and significant development cost. Recommending the property to be put in as high density.  8174 Lake Drive (Waldoch Farms) – Requesting to provide stage 1 sewer and water to garden center area. Mr. Joyer stated they would be willing to swap the south 10 acres of the medium density parcel on Main Street currently in stage 1. Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2019 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Ron Mikolai, 764 Fox Road, agreed with Mr. Joyer’s property on Vicky Lane and Lake Drive regarding 10 units per acre. Mr. Grochala explained between 732 and 744 Vicky Lane is right-of-way platted for a street between 732 and 744 Vicky Lane. There has been trouble with reaching 8 units per acre. Mr. Root acknowledged that buffering is not taken into consideration. Mr. Peacock asked what the reason is behind the request for more units per acre. Mr. Mikolai stated they have had an issue with selling the land. Mr. Grochala stated that developers are having difficulties getting 8 units per acre. Mr. Stimpson asked if the increased density will allow for other traffic calming parameters. Mr. Grochala stated it would not warrant signals. Staff explained the back access through Vicky Lane. Mr. Ruhland asked what will be gained if the density was increased. Mr. Mikolai explained the additional road and development costs. Chair Tralle asked staff why the applicant would take on the expense of Vicky Lane. Mr. Grochala explained the road construction requirements. Mr. Stimpson asked if signage is located at Vicky Lane. Mr. Grochala stated there is not signage posted. John Dahl, 1101 Holly Court, thanked the Board and city staff for the opportunity to develop their property. Mr. Ruhland made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supposed by Laden. Motion carried 6-0. Board addressed public comments:  Lundgren and Noren properties – Recommend no changes. Adding statement in planning district text to provide direction to future Comp Plan amendments.  Holly Court – Recommend parcels staging moving to 1A, will get water main utilities moving south.  Hawkins – Several moving parts in that area that need to be decided before warranting a change  Waldoch Farms – More research needs to be completed Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 6-0. B. Eastside Villas PUD Final Plan/Final Plat Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2019 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Evenson asked for clarification regarding the fence along 35E. Staff is recommending color treated wood. Mr. Evenson asked if both sides of the discussed solar fence are solar panels. Ms. Larsen stated the A frame would be on top of the berm with panels on both sides. Mr. Stimpson asked for clarification on the proposed noise barrier wall verses the noise barrier going up along 35W. Ms. Larsen stated a noise study was completed and a recommendation was made. Ms. Peacock asked what the timeframe is for staff conversations regarding the solar panel wall. Ms. Larsen stated a review will take place if the applicant submits an application. Chair Tralle asked why staff is recommending color treated fence because color fades. Ms. Larsen stated for aesthetic reasons. Roger Hokanson stated he would like to keep the solar panels in conversation; the State was in favor and would like to use it as a test. Ms. Peacock asked about debris coming off the highway and the solar panels. Mr. Hokanson stated the panels are warrantied. Mr. Hokanson stated the house currently on the property will come down and will be vacant by the end of April. Mr. Hokanson is in conversation with the Fire Chief regarding burning the house down. Mr. Ruhland made a MOTION to approve Eastside Villas PUD Final/Final Plat. Motion supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Laden abstained. C. Lakewood Apartments (705 Town Center Parkway) Exterior Materials Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Mr. Laden stated he sees this part of the development having an urban feel and the horizontal siding gives a residential feel. He suggested using horizontal siding as an accent. Mr. Stimpson agrees with Mr. Laden. Mr. Stimpson suggested using some characteristics of the townhomes and brick. Mr. Ruhland asked if the City can require material to go vertical and horizontal. Mr. Root stated reducing the current architecture features would be a mistake. Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2019 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Dan O’Mara, 2905 Northwest Blvd, Plymouth, is with Dominium. Mr. O’Mara explained the current issues. Mr. O’Mara stated that they feel this building is a mixed use building. The proposed plan shows a residential feel on the upper part of the building and a commercial feel on the lower part. Chair and Board Members suggested bringing back new ideas, proposing all sides to be classy, adding a sense of height, not to solely focus on entrances, and the previous 2 inch reveals made the building look sharp. Mr. Laden reminded the board and staff about a previous architectural subcommittee that existed. Mr. Stimpson and Mr. Laden are interested in being a part of the committee. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project updates Mr. Grochala thanked the board for their time and effort on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Lyngblomsten preliminary design was approved by City Council. There are ongoing conversations regarding tax increment financing. Discussions regarding County Road J and Centerville Road. A bill was submitted to receive $1.5M from the State to complete the project. A house is under construction in Watermark. Chair Tralle asked the status of advisory board appointments. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand