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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/2020 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES 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 March 11, 2020. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes for February 12, 2020 will be voted on April 8, 2020. 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 6:32 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3-0. DATE : March 11, 2020 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:43 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root MEMBERS ABSENT : Perry Laden, Sue Peacock STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Kelsey Gelhar, Katie Larsen, Janele Waterman, Jessica Eller Planning & Zoning Board March 11, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance Amendment for Site Plan and Building Modifications for 617 Apollo Drive Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Sergei Nazarenko, submitted a Land Use Application for an Ordinance Amendment for site plan and building modifications at 617 Apollo Drive. The applicant is proposing to construct a restaurant with rooftop dining in the existing building. Eagle Liquors currently occupies the north portion of the retail building. The 1.02 acre site is legally described as Lot 3, Block 1, Lino Lakes Market Place. Per the Marketplace Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05, substantial departures from the approved plans require an amendment to the ordinance. The proposed amendment relates to an increase in building height, exterior staircase structure and both ground and rooftop mechanical equipment screening. Board Comments Mr. Root commented on the type of material use to screen the ground mechanical equipment. He suggested a block wall be installed rather than the proposed 6ft stained cedar fencing. Mr. Root commented on the color of exterior staircase. He suggested a more neutral color for the staircase as opposed to the proposed red. Mr. Root questioned if there would be enough parking spaces in the lot. Mr. Evenson suggested the proposed 6ft cedar fencing be raised to 9ft so that it would be high enough to screen any exhaust. Mr. Evenson concurred with Mr. Root’s proposal for a more neutral color for the staircase. Mr. Tralle liked the idea of a block wall to screen the ground mechanical equipment. He wondered if the screen, whether a fence or block wall is used, would prohibit the airflow to the cooling condenser. In addition, he proposed that the fence along the trash enclosure drive be continuous. Mr. Tralle thought the red color of the rooftop safety railings and the staircase was fine. Mr. Tralle stated if there is concern over the number of parking spaces in the lot it would be addressed by the business. Mr. Tralle, Mr. Evenson, and Mr. Root thought the proposed additional screening south of the hood exhaust was not necessary. Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance Amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:02 P.M. Planning & Zoning Board March 11, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Public Comments Jerry Anderson, JAMB Architects representing Muddy Cow and the owner of the building, was open to the idea of installing either a fence or block wall to screen the ground mechanical equipment. He was not opposed to raising the height of the screen to 9ft. He maintained a neutral stance regarding the color of the railings and exterior staircase. However, he stated that the owner would prefer the staircase remain red. He also emphasized that the concern over the parking spaces was a non-issue. Andrew Schmitz, partner of 617 Apollo Drive Muddy Cow, was present. Mr. Root made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:17 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment for Site Plan and Building Modifications with the conditions that the screening of the ground mounted mechanical equipment be a block wall and that the exhaust section be raised to 9 feet. In addition, the materials and colors used should match the rest of the building. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3-0. B. Watermark 3rd Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Watermark is a 372 acre master planned residential community consisting of 692 single family lots and 172 townhome units totaling 864 housing units. Lennar submitted a Land Use Application for Watermark 3rd Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. The plat proposes 96 single family lots, 79 townhome lots and 1 outlot. Staff recommends approval of the Watermark 3rd Addition PUD final plan/final plat subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Watermark 3rd Addition PUD final plan/final plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 3-0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Ms. Larsen, City Planner, provided an update of current city projects. Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, provided an update regarding Birch St., 35E/Co Rd J interchange, and Main St. trail. Planning & Zoning Board March 11, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Root made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Administrative Assistant