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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/2019 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 October 9, 2019. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the September 11, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6-0. Chair Tralle abstained. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. There was no one present for Open Mike Mr. Ruhland made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6-0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Poehling Addition Variance and Preliminary Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. DATE : October 9, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:08 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, Katharine Dowlding, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board October 9, 2019 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Everson questioned if the buffer is recommended or required. Staff recommends a buffer, but it is not required. It is recommended that the buffer decision be recorded against the property. Mr. Ruhland asked for confirmation that the buffer minimum is 10 feet. Ms. Larsen restated a 20 foot average for the buffer. Mr. Ruhland questioned if there is a wetland setback requirement if there is a deck. Ms. Larsen stated that a deck could be built up to the 10 foot drainage and utility easement around the wetland. Mr. Ruhland questioned previous variances similar to this case. This is the first shore land variance under 20,000 square feet that current staff has seen. This is a unique situation and recognized when considering extending sanitary sewer and water to the area. The greater benefit is getting sewer and water utilities extended and getting rid of onsite septic systems in the neighborhood. Mr. Ruhland inquired about the floodplain and fill area that will raise the house. Staff explained that the house will be raised 5 feet from the wetland area. Ms. Hankee stated that the submittal to FEMA does not accommodate a deck or accessory structure. The FEMA process will have to be re-done and include this to be approved. Mr. Stimpson asked if conversations with the DNR included the wetland buffer consideration. Ms. Larsen stated the DNR’s recommendation was based off criteria that should be met and that there is an existing viable lot with nothing stating that it has to be subdivided. Mr. Stimpson suggested a percentage of the water front be used instead of a specific number for the shore line access area. Ms. Peacock questioned the average size of the other lots that could be subdivided. Ms. Larsen stated that some are in the 40,000 square foot range. Submittals will be taken on a lot by lot basis. Ms. Hankee discussed the other lot’s status. Mr. Laden questioned why the property is not planned to subdivide into two small lots rather than one conforming lot and one smaller non-conforming lot. Staff considered this; a smaller lot would be more of a deviation and impacts to the lake would not be greatly different. Mr. Laden questioned if the houses are required to hook up with the utility improvements. Ms. Larsen stated that all the property owners along West Shadow can hook up when they are ready. A platting process itself requires utility hook up. Mr. Laden questioned if neighbors are notified by mail for the variance. Ms. Larsen stated that a notice was sent regarding the preliminary plat and variance. Planning & Zoning Board October 9, 2019 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Laden questioned who determines lot sizes. Ms. Larsen stated that the DNR decides these parcels lot size due to being in the shore land management district. Board members discussed shore line access area width options. Chair Tralle opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. Jerome Poehling, 6790 West Shadow Lake Drive, stated the history of the property and the purpose of the project. He thinks everything has been covered well and he appreciates the consideration. Mona Poehling, 6790 West Shadow Lake Drive, stated that City water and sewer hookup for their property has taken a long time and she is happy it is finally happening. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Root stated that the variance is substantial but the lots will be consistent with other properties in the neighborhood. Mr. Root stated that the situation was not created by the homeowner, but instead by outside agencies. Not granting the variance would be denying the homeowners appropriate use of their property. Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the Poehling Addition Variance and Preliminary Plat with recommendations to change the shore line access to 20 feet. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6-0. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Stern Addition Preliminary Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Stimpson stated that changes should be made to the submittal to FEMA if a deck or accessory structure is considered. Ms. Hankee stated that the property owners could have a detached deck which could avoid FEMA requirements. Chair Tralle opened the public hearing at 7:37 P.M. Jamie Stern, 6820 West Shadow Lake Drive, is excited to see this project move forward and appreciates the work the board and the City have done. Mr. Stern questioned if a detached deck requires a building permit. Mr. Laden stated that a detached deck requires a building permit if it is over 42 inches off the ground. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Ms. Peacock. Motion carried 6-0. Planning & Zoning Board October 9, 2019 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve the Stern Addition Preliminary Plat with recommendations and additional change the shore line access to 20 feet. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0. C. Watermark 2nd Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Root expressed confusion regarding resolution 17-133. Ms. Larsen clarified that it is only the 3-stall garage house plan that the amendment would apply to. Staff and the board discussed the resubmittal process. The 2-stall garage house plan, that meets the 64 foot wide lot requirements, can be built. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to approve the Watermark 2nd Addition Final Plan/Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Mini Self-Storage Facilities Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Peacock questioned traffic flow and suggested they primarily be kept in industrial areas. Staff explained traffic is a factor that would be evaluated. Mr. Grochala stated that the City is trying to create property tax value. The fully enclosed structure would be appropriate for light industrial districts. They have an opportunity for higher value products and are adjacent to where people have put a greater investment into their buildings. Mini multi-storage buildings may be best in general industrial districts. The goal is to find the best places for storage facilities knowing they are not going to create a lot of tax value. Board members suggested placing multi-unit storage in general industrial areas due to fiscal and aesthetics reasons. An indoor storage building looks like any other business and could be located in light industrial or commercial districts. Mr. Evenson questioned regulations regarding the number of buildings allowed on site due to location in an industrial zone. Ms. Larsen responded that regulation is based on hard cover; this wouldn’t limit the number of buildings but would be self- regulating. Chair Tralle stated that he observed little car traffic at a storage facility in Columbus. He is in favor of self-contained bigger box storage. Mr. Laden asked about the valuation of the self-contained storage buildings. Mr. Grochala stated that he predicts that the bigger box interior storage units have a higher per square feet value to them. Planning & Zoning Board October 9, 2019 Page 5 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Laden stated that he is not concerned about the length of the buildings but wants to suggest that the buildings be broken up for aesthetics. Mr. Grochala suggested implementing fencing requirements for areas along public roads. The board and staff discussed condo-ized, garage storage products. The board suggested looking at condo garages, mini multi-storage and bigger box interior storage buildings. B. Project Updates Chair Tralle inquired about the CUP for Bald Eagle Erectors. Mr. Grochala stated that when Bald Eagle Erectors bought the site, there was CUP to bring it into conformance and upgraded the site to meet regulations. Chair Tralle inquired about API and why the CUP wasn’t re-reviewed. Mr. Grochala stated that this site had an existing CUP that allowed for outside storage. It was legally grandfathered in as long as it is maintained. Chair Tralle asked how long the bag dumpsters can be placed on the boulevard for a residential house. There are general rules that include inspection to confirm the dumpster is connected with construction activity. They are expected to be gone with construction is completed. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand and Katharine Dowlding