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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/1979 P&Z Minutes111 November 14, 1979 A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order Novemberr14, 1979 at 8:17 p.m. by Chairman Gourley. Members present; Gourley, Schwankl, Doocy,.Heath. Members absent: Shearen, Johnson, Reinert. Mr. Schumacher, City Administrator, Mr. Short and Mr. Locke, City Planners and Mayor Karth were also present. Mr. Gourley turned the;meoting over to Mr. Short who stated this was the second of two meetings regarding housing and handed out a written pres- entation titled "Lino Lakes Housing Program" to the Board Members. This presentation summarizes what was presented last Wednesday. He asked each Board Member to read the written draft for review and said it is intended as the basis for the housing chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. He described the "Draft". He noted the final "Draft" will be condensed for the final version. He said the last two pages will need to be discussed tonight. They are the most meaningful pages of the housing plan,,page 12 Goals and Policies, page 13 ImplentationPrograms. Mr. Short went through the Goals and PbLicies. He reviewed each of the . ten policies and elaborated on them. Regarding the "fair - share all - location" for modest cost houseing, Mr. Short had indicated the number of 90 dwelli,ng units but felt this figure should be discussed, maybe this should be 130 units. Mr. Short felt that Metro,pop,ulation projections of 5,500, people by 1990 was low and felt maybe 9.,200 would be more accurate. This , increased population projection would increase the "fair share" low in- come .dwelling units allocation to 130 units. Mr. Short did not have much u confidencein this figure but felt iLshould be between 90 units, and 130 units. These are new units only. The question, of determining the population growth was discussed. All pro- jection methods were subject to many variables but the target of 9,200 people seemed most reasonable. This was discussed at length. Mr. Short noted Metro Council will probable dispute this increase projected population figure. It was agreed that 9,200 population by 1990 was most reasonable, then the "fair share" allocation of low income dwellings units should be increased. How to get the increased fair share low income dwelling units was discussed. If this was to be kept in the sewered areas there could be a problem. Mayor Karth said that outside of the sewered areas lot costs could be less and therefore it seemed reasonable that some low cost dwelling units could be outside the sewered areas. There was considerable discussion about Metro policy on encouraging deve- lopment in sewered areas, but Metro had put a limit on the number of hook ups in Lino Lakes which then tended to encourage development outside the sewered areas. Mr. Short said that Lino Lakes recognizes that modest cost housing can be constructed now under the present ordinances but it will be real postive in the housing plan to say that modest cost housing is affordable. Again the conversation returned to the number of low cost dwelling units goal. The figure was set at 180 units. Mr. Short continued on the Policy review. Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 1979' Mr. Short noted the low to moderate income housing is usually tied to sewered districts because of the opportunity for multi family dwelling construction. Usually. some of the multi family dwellings are subsidized by state or federal money. Mr. Heath said that generally you would like commercial development nearby'so that it would be'within walking distance of these units. Mr. Short continued on with Policy review. Mr. Shout continued on with the'Implementation Program and explained each item. Mr: Short'asked'for discussion'the item to reduce lot sizes from 11,250 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. At this point on — site septic systems were discussed with respect to one acre Tots and Mayor Karth said the City Engineer said a workable 40 year septic system could be contained on a Z acre lot if con- structed properly. Mr. Short noted that the City does not appear to have a planned unit Ordinance. Mr. Gourley said there is only a zoning classification for this type of development. Mr. Short recommended the City adopt a.planned unit development ordinance. W. Heath asked what is this ? Mr. Short ex- plained it is an ordinance that wili allow -for variation for planned unit development along with some commercial development. Mr. ,Gourley asked if Mr. Short would bring out some model ordinances. Mr. Short said yes. Mr. Gourley said Centennia'I Green west of Sunset Avenue is a planned unit deve- lopment.' Mr. Short said Jothan and The Preserve south of the cities are planned unit developments and ther is a planned unit development pro- posed for south of County Road "j" and west of Highway 49 adjacent to Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher asked for a definition of a multifamily unit? Mr. Short said anything larger than a duplex. Mr. Gourley asked where do we go from here. Mr.Short said we have to , review official controls and make recommendations on how they should be changed (ordinance, zoning regulation, subdivision ordinances, etc.) A capital improvements program will also be needed (parks, sewers, roads, fire trucks, etc.) Also how will these improvements be financied? He ,:r further esplained the five year capital improvement plan concept and said this will probably require maybe two extra meetings. A meeting schedule was discussed. Mr. Short said Metro Council has an additional $667,000 to administer to help communities continue their planning effort tin 1980 and 1981. It has not been determined how this will be distributed. Mr. Short explained how planning funding was distributed by Metro Council Since Mr. Schumacher was not familiar with Metro funding this esplanation was primarily for his information. It was decided to check with Mr. Mclean, Mr. Volk and Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald to set up the capital improvements meeting. Mr. Schumacher will contact Mr. McLean. Mr. Gourley noted the next regular meeting is November 21, 1979. Mr. Doocy moved to adjourn and Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Aye.