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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2020 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES The Planning & Zoning Board meeting was held electronically on the Zoom platform as allowed by Minnesota Statue 13D.021. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. on April 8, 2020. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 12, 2020 Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the February 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4-0. March 11, 2020 Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the March 11, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3-0. DATE : April 8, 2020 TIME STARTED : 6:33 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:39 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Perry Laden, Sue Peacock MEMBERS ABSENT : STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Diane Hankee, Katie Larsen, Janele Waterman Planning & Zoning Board April 8 , 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:36 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:37 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4-0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Lyngblomsten Senior Living Community PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment #1 – Site Plan and Grading & Drainage Plan Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Lyngblomsten, has submitted a land use application for PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment #1 to omit the clubhouse and revise the site plan and grading & drainage plans. The original PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat was approved by City Council on April 8, 2019 by Resolution No. 19-42. The original plans included a centrally located stand-alone clubhouse. The clubhouse is now being omitted in order to enlarge the stormwater pond. Board Comments Mr. Root commented although it was a disappointment to learn that the clubhouse was not going to be built in order to enlarge the stormwater pond, he was pleased to hear the clubhouse activities will be retained within the main building. He also stated the realignment of the road was a good addition to the plan as it has the potential of creating more parking spots. Mr. Tralle concurred with Mr. Root. Mr. Laden expressed his support regarding the retention of clubhouse activities within the main building. He questioned if the amenities would be open to the public. Judd Fenlon, from Grand Real Estate Advisors representing Lyngblomsten, stated the pool and wellness area would be open to the public through membership. Mr. Tralle asked if Mr. Fenlon would like to make any further comments before opening the public hearing. Mr. Fenlon shared that three individuals from Wold Architects and the civil engineer for the project from A.J.A. were present in the meeting and they collectively would be able to address any questions from the public. He stated, Ms. Larsen’s Lyngblomsten presentation did a good job summarizing the plan changes. Mr. Fenlon concluded by Planning & Zoning Board April 8 , 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES stating he and his colleagues are very excited about the project and they are committed to seeing the project through. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6:53 p.m. Public Comments Courtney Hoadley, 255 Ash Street, wanted to hear more about landscaping plans between her property and Lyngblomsten’s site. Ms. Larsen, City Planner, assured Courtney when the final plans are submitted more detail about the landscaping plans will be provided. Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Ln, asked if the footprint of the main building will be increased since the clubhouse amenities will now be located within the main building. Tu-Anh Bui Johnson, from Wold Architects and Engineers, addressed Mr. Witham’s question by stating the footprint of the building has stayed relatively the same. However, the pool area was enlarged to accommodate the lap pool and water exercises. Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5-0. Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Lyngblomsten PUD Amendment #1 to omit the clubhouse and revise the site plan and grading & drainage plan subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5-0. B. Stern Addition Final Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicants, James and Sheryl Stern, have submitted a land use application for the Stern Addition final plat. The applicants propose to subdivide their existing parcel into 2 single family lots for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single family home. The lot is located at 6820 West Shadow Lake Drive and is 0.96 gross acres (41,741 sf) as measured above the OHWL. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Stern Addition. Board Comments Mr. Tralle commented on the 20ft wide access to the lake between lots. He thought each lot would have a 20ft wide access to put in a dock, but not a shared dock. If a shared dock is implemented, he stated we may run into problems if the parcels are sold later on Planning & Zoning Board April 8 , 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES and the neighbors do not get along. Mr. Tralle preferred that each lot is allowed to have its own 20ft wide access to the lake. Ms. Larsen stated both lots are allowed to have their own 20ft wide access, but she said she would follow up with the applicants and ask if they would like to make the change. Mr. Evenson mentioned the well on site needs to be capped, but questioned if that also could be used for irrigation. Ms. Larsen confirmed the well could be used for irrigation. Mr. Root stated any comments from the City Engineer’s letter and the Environmental Coordinator’s letter shall be addressed, but he questioned whether there is any completion requirement in place before it goes to City Council. Ms. Larsen replied stating the project can proceed to council and those comments are listed on the council resolution. She further clarified applicants are not required to make changes and revisions per the comments received from the Planning & Zoning Board before the project is addressed by the council. Applicant Comments James Stern, 6820 West Shadow Lake Drive, commented that he thought each lot would have a 20ft wide access to the lake. He also clarified with Ms. Larsen that City Council has until November 2020 to approve the final plat. Mr. Stern then thanked the city for the progress with the project. Staff Comments Mr. Tralle asked Ms. Larsen about the attached decks and whether FEMA or federal approvals are required. Ms. Larsen stated the deck does not need approval from FEMA. However, the deck does meet setback and floodplain requirements. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the final plat for Stern Addition with the addition of a 20ft access on each lot. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5-0. C. Main Street (CSAH 14) Trail, Federal Funding Application Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. The Transportation and Park components of both the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the draft 2040 plan include a proposed extension of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail along Main Street (CSAH 14). The trail is proposed to ultimately extend Planning & Zoning Board April 8 , 2020 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES from our eastern border with the City of Hugo to the City of Ramsey on Anoka County’s western border. Over 16 miles of the planned 26 miles have been constructed county wide. Portions of the trail, within Lino Lakes, have been constructed over the past 15 years as part of County Highway projects. The latest segment, completed in 2013, extended the trail over 35W from the Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Providing access to the Regional Park and expanding multi-use trail access to the City’s north side continues to be a priority goal for the City. In 2016, the City partnered with Anoka County to seek federal funding for the segment of trail between Lino Lakes Elementary and the 35W overpass. While unsuccessful, the application was an important first step in programing the future extension of the trail system. Every two years, the Regional Solicitation distributes federal transportation funds to locally initiated projects that meet regional transportation needs. The 2020 Solicitation process is now open and accepting applications through May 15, 2020. The City is again partnering with Anoka County to submit an application for consideration under the Multiuse Trails and Bicycle Facilities category. Staff is still in the process of updating cost estimates. The 2016 application estimated a total cost of $1,100,000. If successful, federal funding would cover 80% of the project cost. The City and County would split the remaining share. Board Comments Mr. Root asked Mr. Grochala to clarify the path location near Main Street. Mr. Grochala explained ultimately, there will be a trail on both sides of Main Street. However, the city is in the conceptual phase of the project right now. If funding is received, the city will then move into the design phase and will be more specific. At this time, only one of these trail segments on one side of the roadway will be constructed. The trail is likely going to stay on the south side up to West Rondeau, where old City Hall is, and will likely cross over at that point and continue on the north side to Lino Lakes Elementary. Mr. Tralle asked if a tunnel will be constructed similar to the south side. Mr. Grochala replied stating a tunnel will not be constructed at this point. Mr. Root stated consideration should be given to the trail crossing point given the speed limit near that location is 50 MPH. He also questioned since Main Street has fairly wide shoulders, would the trail be incorporated into the shoulder. Mr. Grochala stated we are attempting to construct an off road trail. At this time, we are not anticipating utilizing the shoulders. Mr. Root asked if right-of-way would need to be acquired from the residents along Main Street. Planning & Zoning Board April 8 , 2020 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Grochala stated some residents may be contacted, however, Anoka County has fairly flat and wide right-of-way along that entire section. There may also be a few construction easements. Nevertheless, we will not know this until we progress into the final design phase. Mr. Evenson questioned how the area near The Tavern On Main would be addressed. Mr. Grochala explained that section of the trail will be a concrete walkway approximately 10 feet from The Tavern On Main. Ms. Peacock commented that having a separate path, rather than utilizing the shoulders along Main Street, would be a good idea considering the traffic on said roadway. Staff is requesting a motion from the board recommending support of the federal funding application. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend support of the federal funding application. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Motion was supported by M s. Peacock. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Administrative Assistant