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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2020 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on February 12, 2020. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to approve the January 8, 2020 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3-0. V. OPEN MIKE Vice Chair Root declared Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. There was no one present for Open Mike Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:33 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3-0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Nadeau Acres Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. DATE : February 12, 2020 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:53 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Root, Sue Peacock, Perry Laden MEMBERS ABSENT : Paul Tralle, Neil Evenson STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Kelsey Gelhar Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES The applicant, BL Holdings, LLC, submitted a rezoning and preliminary plat land use application for Nadeau Acres. The proposed residential development is a 69 single family lot subdivision located north of CSAH 34 (Birch Street) and west of CSAH 54 (20th Avenue) across from NorthPointe. It contains two (2) parcels totaling approximately 33 gross acres. The applicant is proposing an R-1, Single Family Residential development on standard 80 foot wide lots. Board Comments Mr. Laden asked about park access and transportation level of service. Ms. Larsen stated a future park to the west is programmed for the area. The closest existing park is NorthPointe Park. Staff would consult with Anoka County regarding a possible cross walk across 20th Avenue. Level of service information was detailed in the staff report. Ms. Peacock also asked about park access. Mr. Root asked about park dedication fees and park access. He also asked about south driveway relocation for 6709 20th Avenue. Ms. Larsen noted the relocation is required due the extension of Red Oak Lane and the applicant would work with the property owner to relocate the existing driveway to the west. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:00 P.M. Public Comments Christa Weber, 6709 20th Avenue, expressed concerns about having to relocate the driveway behind house to avoid the median on Red Oak Lane. She also inquired about future turn lanes on 20th Avenue and where that land would come from. Jim Nelson, 6747 20th Avenue, is not happy about the proposed development and read a letter expressing the following concerns: 1. NorthPointe development has caused flooding of property. 2. Will existing houses be required to hook up to municipal services? 3. Why are some of the retaining walls being removed? 4. Where will run-off from stormwater pond go? 5. There should be access to Birch Street. 6. Filling in wetlands does not support goal of protecting natural environment. 7. How is stubbing in road 6 feet higher than his property compatible with adjacent properties? 8. Pond 400 drains into an existing channel that is already full. 9. Headlights will shine into his bedroom windows. 10. He spoke with RCWD and they are only concerned about on-site drainage within the development boundaries, not what is already happening down stream. David Vickers, 6756 Centerville Road, asked who will be responsible for maintaining the stormwater run-off across his property to the private ditch. Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Julie McNeely, 6687 20th Avenue, asked if Outlot C provided access to her property and inquired about drainage, wetland fill and high ground water. Larry Olson, BL Holdings, LLC, 7567 162nd Avenue NE, Columbus, MN 55025, stated they will certainly work with residents and staff to address concerns. Mr. Laden encouraged applicants to have pre-development neighborhood meetings. Mr. Vickers noted concern with pre-development neighborhood meetings is that residents do not know City requirements and they are only hearing from developer. Kristine Swanson, 6737 20th Avenue, asked what recourse there is if stormwater plans do not work. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:19 P.M. Motion was supported by Ms. Peacock. Motion carried 3-0. Staff Comments 1. No median is proposed on Red Oak Lane so driveway relocation shouldn’t be an issue. 2. Turn lanes will be constructed within the existing road right-of-way obtained with the minor subdivision of 6709 20th Avenue. 3. Existing houses are not required to hook up to municipal services. 4. Staff is recommending removal of retaining walls with more gradual grade changes where possible. 5. Access to Birch Street is not consistent with the Birch Street Corridor Study or Anoka County access management requirements. 6. The existing wetlands are not high quality wetlands or an integral part of the City’s wetland management corridor. The wetlands are being mitigated in compliance with Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. 7. Staff will review evaluate existing drainage issues in the area. 8. Staff will evaluate the possibility of planting coniferous trees at the north end of Heritage Avenue. 9. Outlot C does provide direct access to 6687 20th Avenue. 10. Site grading, drainage ways and storm sewer pipes direct stormwater to pond areas and not on to adjacent sites. 11. Stormwater maintenance agreements are required detailing responsibility of maintenance of facilities. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the Nadeau Acres rezoning and preliminary plat with conditions noted in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Yeas: Laden and Root; Nays : Peacock. Motion carried 2-1. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit For Building Within Floodplain, 7020 West Shadow Lake Drive Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Kelsey Gelhar, WSB City Engineer, presented the staff report. The applicant, Leslie Schuhbauer, is proposing to build a home at 7020 West Shadow Lake Drive. A conditional use permit is required for building within the floodplain using alternative elevation methods. The parcel is approximately 0.31 acres. Board Comments Mr. Laden asked if the crawl space is intended to flood, if the vents open automatically and if storage is allowed. Ms. Peacock asked if construction on stilts or fill is more aesthetic. Mr. Root asked what the crawl space floor elevation was and if plantings are allowed near vents. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17 P.M. Public Comments Leslie Schuhbauer, 1558 Simpson Street, St. Paul, MN 55108, introduce herself to the Board. She had no other comments. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:18 P.M. Motion was supported by Ms. Peacock. Motion carried 3-0. Staff Comments 1. Ms. Gelhar noted the crawl space is intended to flood, the vents open automatically and storage is allowed. Habitable space is not allowed. 2. The low floor elevation is 885 and the vents are at approximately 887. Pumps would be used to pump out water if necessary. 3. Landscape plantings should not be located near vents. Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to approve the 7020 West Shadow Lake Drive conditional use permit. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3-0. C. Concept Plan Review for 87 Lilac Street Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Bonfe Builders, submitted a land use application for Concept Plan Review. The proposed development is a 4 lot residential subdivision of a 1.62 acre parcel located at 87 Lilac Street. The property owners are Lyndal and Sally Nelson. Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2020 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Board Comments The Board unanimously agreed the road and public utilities should be extended to the west property line at this time. Lot 1 and Lot 2 would then front the new road. Mr. Laden suggested a 30 foot street setback for Lot 3 may be acceptable since older lots along Lilac Street are at 30 feet. Mr. Root supported a possible amendment to City ordinance regarding road right-of-way and setbacks for certain collector and arterial roads. Public Comments Mr. Joe Bonfe, applicant, requested the road and public utilities not be required due to cost. He suggested possibly dedicating an outlot to City for future road right-of-way. He stated his son was possibly going to move into the existing house at 87 Lilac Street and didn’t see any issue with relocating the driveway to Mustang Lane. No motion needed for concept plan review. 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 8:53 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Katie Larsen, City Planner