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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2019 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 November 13, 2019. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to approve the October 9, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0. Chair Tralle abstained. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 P.M. There was no one present for Open Mike Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:31 P.M. Motion was supported by Chair Tralle. Motion carried 6-0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Houle Estates Second Addition Final Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. DATE : November 13, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:33 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle, Michael Ruhland, Michael Root, Sue Peacock, Neil Evenson, Perry Laden, Jeremy Stimpson STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Mara Strand Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2019 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle questioned the monument signs. Ms. Larsen stated that the City and RCWD created and approved a standard template for the wetland delineation monuments. Ms. Peacock wanted to confirm that Houle Estates involves one single family home. Ms. Larsen confirmed that there is one single family home, it is already built, and the resident(s) already live there. There is no construction proposed for Outlot A. Mr. Laden asked how many lots encompass Houle Estates First Addition. Staff clarified that the preliminary plat created Lot 1 and Outlot A. The board questioned the name of the project and staff explained the reasoning for the confusion. Chair Tralle inquired about storage and parking requirements for Outlot A. Ms. Larsen clarified that there can be no accessory use, such as vehicles or accessory structures, on Outlot A because there is not a current principal use. Staff stated that these requirements are part of the existing parking ordinance. Staff mentioned that there is currently encroachment of vehicles located on Outlot A which will need to be addressed. Mr. Stimpson questioned if taxation is the advantage of creating Outlot A. Ms. Larsen explained that the taxation would indeed be less and this may be one reason why the owner is platting off the outlot. Ms. Larsen explained the history of Houle Estates and why the land was originally plotted just as one lot. Chair Tralle inquired about if the owner wanted to build a garage on Outlot A. Ms. Larsen restated that there needs to be a principle structure before there is an accessory structure. Mr. Ruhland suggested implementing an acreage requirement for outlots in regards to their allowed use. Ms. Larsen clarified what the Outlot A can be used for. There needs to be a principal use/structure to allow an accessory use/structure. Farm accessory structures or equipment is allowed if it supports an active farming business. The verbiage is from the current zoning ordinance. Guy Houle, 6701 Ruffed Grouse Road, took the stand. Mr. Houle expressed that he has been dealing with this property since 2017 and expressed that he is displeased with the situation because he cannot utilize this land how he wants to and the process has been a struggle. Mr. Grochala stated the history of the property and noted that there are many encumbrances associated with it due to the physical makeup of the land. Mr. Grochala stated that the property could still be split or platted if the requirements for a buildable lot could be met. Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2019 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Peacock asked Mr. Houle if the property was inherited or purchased. Mr. Houle explained that he and his cousin knew the prior owners and they purchased the property with the intent of sharing the land for recreational purposes. Much discussion took place about possible options available to Mr. Houle and his cousin regarding the land. Chair Tralle asked about the advantage of splitting the land and creating an outlot. Mr. Houle stated that the intent is due to tax reasons and that he doesn’t want his cousin’s name attached to his home. Staff stated that an outlot would allow for a 50 percent shared interest in a large parcel property. Mr. Houle and his cousin do not want to combine this land with their existing residential lots due to wanting an equal share and interest. Staff again stated that if the land is a separate parcel, there needs to be a principle use first to allow an accessory use. Mr. Stimpson proposed subdividing the land and then combining it with the existing residential lots. Ms. Larsen stated that Mr. Houle would need to go through the platting process again for this. Mr. Root suggested reconsidering other options for this land before a decision is made. Other board members agreed that finding a solution does not seem plausible during the meeting, and even if there was a solution proposed, the board could not vote on it until there is a proper submission. Staff stated that there will still be other factors to consider regarding the allowed uses on the land if another option is pursued. Staff stated that other options will involve the outlot getting approved, therefore, approval of the action item at this meeting will still be important and is recommended. To conclude, the preliminary plat is approved for 1 lot and an outlot. Mr. Ruhland made a MOTION to approve Houle Estates Second Addition Final Plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6-0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. B. Project Updates The Otter Lake Road extension, which is 300 feet north of Main Street, is moving forward. The City is working with WSB to lay out the future alignment and determine how the addition will be extended into Elmcrest Avenue. Last year there Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2019 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES was a comprehensive plan update to re-guide a portion of the corridor as business campus. The City is working with energy companies, Anoka County and Washington County to market the portion from Cedar Street into Columbus and Forest Lake as a technology corridor. The goal is to attract high end businesses, data centers, etc. into that area. Interest has been expressed in that area. The City is trying to have things in place to expedite improvements in those areas when development is presented. There has also been interest from property owners because they want an idea about where the road is going to be located. The City wants to be more proactive to determine that alignment so it can be communicated. The City wants to have stake holder meetings and possibly bring in the property owners to talk through some issues. Lyngblomsten has a plan submitted that is incomplete at this time. There is some additional storm water management and infrastructure information that is being waited on for a resubmittal. There is hope for a 2020 build project. There was some trouble reaching completion for the St. Clair Estates project. A letter of credit was cashed in for St. Clair Estates to use to complete landscape and restoration of open space. A landscaping specialist was brought in for the project. Restoration work will be done during spring 2020. Trees have been planted. The City has awarded 4 contracts for the purpose of restoring a driveway, landscaping, infiltration basin work, water maintenance, etc. The builders of the project installed mailboxes and the mailboxes have had to be added to the development agreement to make sure they are installed in accordance with the requirements. Birch Street planning is moving forward. There was an open house that took place in October. The County is working on designs based on comments and will probably bring something to the council for discussion in January. The final lift on West Shadow Lake will take place in the spring. There is still some storm water management to be completed. Weather conditions created a delay in the project. WSB determined it was best for the project to sit over winter before finalizing it. The siding has been replaced on the apartment building near City Hall. Chair Tralle stated that the API dumpsters are still outside of the fence. Staff stated that there was a conversation with the property owner and they apologized for the location of the dumpsters. Chair Tralle proposed that if a parcel with a CUP is sold then it should be required that the buyers come in with the CUP and talk with the City and board so that they understand the requirements. Mr. Grochala stated that when a parcel is sold, they are not required to notify the City. The board deliberated this suggestion. An annual review of CUP’s would be a goal. All Seasons Rental has moved into their new building. Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition is under construction. Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2019 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES The mini storage units are under construction. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand