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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/2020 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 June 10, 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 April 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Reinert and Mr. Vojtech abstained. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:36 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. DATE : June 10, 2020 TIME STARTED : 6:33 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:46 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Paul Tralle (Chair), Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Perry Laden, Sue Peacock, Jeff Reinert, Nathan Vojtech MEMBERS ABSENT : STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Janele Waterman Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:37 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit for Laborer’s Training Center Campus Expansion Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Laborer’s Training Center (LTC) is located at 2350 Main Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 37,284 sf training facility to the east of the existing facility. A land use application was submitted for a conditional use permit of two or more buildings on the same lot and for site plan review. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and site plan review for Laborer’s Training Center. Board Comments Mr. Laden asked how the parking requirement figure is determined. Ms. Larsen explained the figure comes from our zoning ordinance and parking requirements. She further clarified a campus type setting was used to determine the parking calculations since the project functions more as an educational building rather than two industrial buildings. Mr. Laden commented that City staff should review the parking standards for the zoning ordinance. Ms. Peacock questioned if traffic will be coming in from Main Street or from Victor Path. Ms. Larsen clarified traffic will be coming in from Main Street. Victor Path is a private driveway which will be used strictly for emergency access and deliveries. Ms. Peacock inquired if the trees planted on the perimeter will be required to be a certain height. Ms. Larsen stated the trees will need to be at least 6ft in height. Mr. Root questioned if a gate is needed on Victor Path since it will be a private driveway for emergency access and deliveries and if signage could be utilized instead of a gate. Ms. Larsen explained there is a gate on Victor Path currently and the City would like signage to be added as well. Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Reinert made a MOTION to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and site plan review for Laborer’s Training Center. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 7-0. B. Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC has submitted a land use application for PUD Final Plan/Final Plat for development of Phase 1, the senior living community. Future PUD Final Plans/Final Plats will be required for development of the future commercial phases. Staff recommends approval of the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat for Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition. Board Comments Mr. Evenson asked what the maximum height of the building can be. Ms. Larsen explained the ordinance and resolution allow the greater of four stories or 45 ft. plus the parapet. She further clarified a development could have four stories at 46.5 ft. plus a 4 ft. parapet. Mr. Evenson questioned if there is a maximum height of four stories. Ms. Larsen stated there is no maximum height of four stories. Mr. Laden commented he would prefer Lyngblomsten increase the size of the parapet. Mr. Evenson and Mr. Reinert concurred with Mr. Laden’s statement. Mr. Evenson specified he would prefer to see three color pallets on the exterior of the townhomes instead of the two proposed color pallets in order to have more differentiation in the neighborhood. Mr. Evenson inquired if the future development of Outlot C would be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen clarified Outlot C would be review by the Planning and Zoning Board, however, the restaurant on Lot 2 would reviewed by City staff. Mr. Evenson stated he would prefer the Planning and Zoning Board review Lot 2 since it will be a focal point of the City. Ms. Larsen remarked City staff can add within the PUD component that any significant site plan review needs to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Root agreed with Mr. Laden’s comment about increasing the height of the parapet. He also agreed with Mr. Evenson’s statement regarding adding more color pallets to the exterior of the townhomes. Mr. Root said the original plan and its architecture had more interest and differentiation between different sections of the building. He specified the original design also had more windows and less balconies than the new design and overall, he preferred the original design. In regards to the building signage, Mr. Root stated the monument sign would be sufficient and he preferred Lyngblomsten not add the signage to the sides of the building because it detracts from the overall design. Mr. Reinert asked if the townhomes have access to the main building and its facilities. Ms. Larsen explained the townhome residents and the public in general have access to the main buildings’ facilities. Mr. Reinert inquired how much of the $375,000 for park dedication would be left over after the trail construction is complete. Ms. Hankee, City Engineer, clarified if the trail is extended to Woodridge Lane the trail construction would be approximately $50,000. Mr. Reinert questioned where the remaining $325,000 would be applied. Ms. Larsen commented Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, had been working on a plan to apply the funds toward Woods of Baldwin Lake Park. Mr. Reinert wondered due to COVID-19, will the structure of and activities in senior housing facilities need to change going forward. Furthermore, he asked if Lyngblomsten was still optimistic about the project. Judd Fenlon, from Grand Real Estate Advisors representing Lyngblomsten, explained they are optimistic the markets will rebound and demand will continue for the foreseeable future with the aging of our population. In the meantime, Lyngblomsten would like to continue working with City staff so that when the market reemerges they will be ready to break ground. Mr. Reinert asked if a gateway sign would be included in the buildout of the corner. Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen replied yes, a gateway sign would be included, however, there is not a final design for the gateway at this time. Mr. Vojtech inquired, since the amenities were moved from the clubhouse to the main building, is there any plan to relocate the gardens. Ms. Larsen stated there was not any plan to relocate the gardens as part of the final plan. She clarified even if it is not on the site plan, we are not opposed to Lyngblomsten relocating the gardens if they are able to find a location to do so. Mr. Vojtech questioned if the townhomes will be for sale or leased. Ms. Larsen explained the townhomes will be owned and maintained by Lyngblomsten, therefore, they will be leased homes. Mr. Vojtech agreed with earlier comments regarding the use of more color pallets on the exterior. He preferred three, four, or five color pallets be proposed to help differentiate buildings. Mr. Fenlon reiterated he would inform the design team of the board’s comments regarding the height of the parapet and color scheme changes. Regarding the exterior signage, he stated it is important the building be branded and identifiable from the major street frontage, but he would work closely with Lyngblomsten concerning the board’s comments on the exterior signage. Mr. Root asked if the exterior signage was additional to the monument sign. Mr. Fenlon replied it is common practice of a campus type project to have a monument sign as well as building signage. Nonetheless, he would bring the comments back to the design team and look for alternative ways to accomplish the branding component. Mr. Root stated the original design of the project was great, however, the current changes to the exterior of the building are inconsistent with previous board approvals. Mr. Tralle commented on the height of the parapet. He specified with air units being placed on the rooftop and with workers occasionally being on the roof, the 2ft. parapet is not a safe height. He stated he would be in favor of raising the parapet. He also explained he would be okay with the signage on the corner of the building if it was just on the east side. He also preferred Lot 2 be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. Ms. Peacock explained she was disappointed to hear the garden was removed. Furthermore, she stated many of the changes to the site plan were not good changes. She expressed concern with the artic white signage and clarified that a product be used that does not rust or look dirty. Ms. Peacock asked if the lining up of the road with Hodgson Road and Ash Street will be addressed. Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen explained one of the options that is being prepared by SEH is Hodgson Road would be lined up and the offset would be shifted. There is a greater expense for this option, but the City and both counties have been reviewing alternatives. Mr. Tralle exclaimed Lyngblomsten should take the board’s suggestions and return with a taller parapet and different colors. He stated the board was not ready to vote on Lygnblomsten’s final plan and final plat. Mr. Reinert and Mr. Root agreed with Mr. Tralle’s statement to postpone the vote. Public Comments Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Lane, commented that if a fast food restaurant is built on the corner, he would hope Lyngblomsten would incorporate someplace into it so it is not located on the western side next to the residential homes. He also asked if someone could clarify the increase in square footage from 128,000 sq. ft. to 147,000 sq. ft. Lastly, he expressed concern regarding the trash compactors and generators being stored outside due to noise as well as overall aesthetics and possible smell. Ms. Larsen stated any drive thru component requires a Conditional Use Permit, therefore, there would be an opportunity for a public hearing and we can also suggest to locate the building as far east as possible. Tu-Ahn Bui Johnson, from Wold Architects and Engineers, addressed Mr. Witham’s question by stating more units were added and some of the amenities and spaces such as the pool area were enlarged. These changes are why the square footage was increased. Mr. Grochala commented the increase in square footage is not necessarily shown in the footprint, but across several different stories. He further clarified increases in the basement, the front entrance area, the pool area, and additional square footage throughout the second floor and possibly the third floor account for the additional square footage. Ms. Larsen explained the footprint and floor plan differences will be clarified and finalized. She also specified the trash compactors, generators, and dumpsters will be below grade along with a fence and landscaping. Mr. Grochala clarified, although the Master Plan says the trash compactors, generators, and dumpsters must be inside the building, if the board would like to allow Lyngblomsten to place the items outside being that the area is screened and below grade, a recommendation can be made to City Council that it is acceptable as proposed. Mr. Reinert asked if it would be possible to place some of the items inside and some outside of the building. Mr. Fenlon explained there is additional dumpster capacity within the building and outside of the building, however, to incorporate more storage space for the generators, Planning & Zoning Board June 10, 2020 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES trash compactors, and dumpster inside the building would add significant cost. He reiterated being that the items will be below grade, there would be minimal to no impact to individuals utilizing the walking trails and bike paths. Mr. Tralle asked if the trash area will be buffeted by the building wing. Ms. Larsen clarified the trash area will eventually be buffeted by the building as the building wing is a future construction project. Mr. Tralle stated he did not have a problem with the trash area being located outside of the building since it will be below grade. Mr. Reinert made a MOTION to postpone the approval of the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat for Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 7-0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Administrative Assistant