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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 8, 2020.
Chair Tralle acknowledged outgoing Board members Jeremy Stimpson and Michael
Ruhland and thanked them for their service. He also thanked Mara Strand, former
Community Development Department Administrative Assistant and wished her well.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the November 13, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0.
V. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 P.M.
There was no one present for Open Mike
Mr. Root made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:33 P.M. Motion was supported by
Ms. Peacock. Motion carried 5-0.
DATE : January 8, 2020
TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:17 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle, Michael Root, Sue Peacock, Neil
Evenson, Perry Laden
STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen
Planning & Zoning Board
January 8, 2020
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Section
1007.053 Antennas
Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report.
Section 1007.053 of the City Zoning Ordinance regulates the construction of antennas
within the City. On November 12, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 01-19
creating Chapter 305 in the City Code enacting Small Wireless Facilities Standards
within the public right-of-way. An amendment to Section 1007.053 is proposed to
provide consistency between the ordinances.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:44 P.M.
Mr. Root had questions about Chapter 305 regarding decorative light poles and private
properties. Ms. Larsen noted these issues are addressed in both Chapter 305 and the
zoning ordinance.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Root made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 6:50 P.M. Motion was
supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Regarding Section 1007.053 Antennas. Motion was supported by Ms. Peacock. Motion
carried 5-0.
B. 42 Robinson Drive: Variance for Curb Cut/Driveway Width
Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report.
The property owners of 42 Robinson Drive, Brock and Kahla Jensen, submitted a Land
Use Application for a curb cut/driveway width variance. They are requesting a curb cut
width of 26.5 feet be allowed. City zoning ordinance allows for a maximum 26.0 foot
curb cut/driveway width.
In an effort to minimize future driveway width variance requests, the Board recommends
contractor’s be notified and educated on driveway width requirements then take a firmer
stance on future variance applications. Staff proposes to mail educational handouts to
contractors and further discuss at the spring Contractor’s Workshop.
Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve 42 Robinson Drive Variance for Curb
Cut/Driveway Width. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4-1.
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VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Staff gave verbal updates to the Board on current City projects.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 P.M. Motion was
supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Larsen, City Planner