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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1992 Park Board Packet 4tle� CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING - MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1992 6:30 PM NOTE: There will be a pre-park board field meeting at Park Grove development at 5:45 prior to the meeting. Please see map. AGENDA ✓i1. Call to Order and Roll Call L/2 . Introduction of New Park Board Members 3 . Approval of Minutes of March 2, 1992 4. Open Mike ,/ 5. Old Business A. ) ark Updates �1. ) Comp Plan 2 . ) Shelter Purchase - Shores of Marshan Lake 3 . ) Other Park Updates f�B J Park Grove Development Dedication Discussion ✓C. ) Other Old Business New Business . ) School Underpass �rB. ) Rohavic Oaks/Birchwood Acres/Parkveiw Estates Trails & Park issues Forestry - Oral Reports c_,Y`�, SBA Grant Oak Wilt Program Land Donation Recreation ✓l. ) Youth Committee f (_?A Spring and Summer Brochure 7 . New Business 8. Adjourn Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Board was called to order on Monday, March 2, 1992 at 6:30 pm by Vice Chairperson Ken Johnson. Roll Call was taken, members in attendance were John Bauman, Candi Toffoli and Ken Johnson. Members absent were George Lindy and Bill Nissen. Also in attendance were Parks, Recreation and Forestry Coordinator, Marty Asleson, Public Works Director, Don Volk, and Linda Elliott, Councilperson/Park Board Liaison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1992 meeting as mailed was made by John Bauman, it was seconded by Candi Toffoli. Minutes were approved as mailed. OPEN MIKE: No one appeared under "Open Mike". OLD BUSINESS• Purchase of Trailer House at Birch Park - Marty Asleson referred the board to the green sheet he sent out regarding the purchase of the trailer house currently being used as a shelter at Birch Park. ,.� Presently the trailer is being leased at the cost of $160.00 per month. The final payoff balance through March 1992 is $2370. 00. Ken Johnson asked about the use of the trailer house. Marty Asleson explained that the trailer is used heavily in the winter months as a warming house shelter and could be used for a shelter in the summer. If summer months do not warrant enough use at the current location, the trailer has wheels and could easily be moved down to Country Lakes Park should we have summer programs there. He talked with George Lindy earlier in the day, and George thinks this is a good buy. Mr. Lindy suggested landscaping around the structure, as has been discussed at previous meetings. Mr. Asleson recommends the purchase also. He feels this structure will help satisfy needs until a more permanent type structure is up. Candi Toffoli questioned if there were any additional costs such as insurance, etc. There should be no additional costs as the structure is being insured now, and it has electric and an air conditioner in it. Ken Johnson asked if there would be any city code or ordinance violations by using a trailer. Marty Asleson noted that this is only a temporary structure, and is not uncommon to see this type of use in other cities. He explained that Coon Rapids uses the trailers a lot. MOTION: John Bauman made a motion to purchase the trailer/shelter at Birch Park. The motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. All were in favor. Motion carried. Parks Updates - Marty Asleson explained to the board that some 1 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 issues concerning trails in developments (currently being considered in the city) have been put off until the next meeting because of new members to be added to the board and the just completed comprehensive park plan draft. He went on to explain that he has had recent discussions with Kirk Corson developer representative for Quail Ridge, the trail decisions made regarding this development could ultimately affect the whole philosophy of the trail plan. Marty reports that Mr. Corson is in agreement. PETITION: At this time, Mrs. Deb Carlson of 514 Arrowhead Drive approached the Park Board and explained that she has a petition signed by residents of 12 homes on Arrowhead Drive regarding concerns of neighbors who feel they would be affected by a trail in the new Pineridge Development that would be going in behind their houses. Mrs. Carlson states that with the loss of existing trees, this trail will take away from their privacy, and she says that there is also a concern that a well traveled trail behind the houses would encourage theft. Marty Asleson says he met with Mrs. Carlson and another resident of the neighborhood last year when they were concerned about removing trees and shrubs. He says thq. trail could miss the trees, the trail sits on a berm and it will go as far south as possible. There will also be additional plantings to enhance the natural setting of the trail and to offer more privacy. Mr. Asleson says he has had much experience with trails and settings such as this and cannot find a problem with theft. Mrs. Carlson says the neighborhood wants a written agreement that the city will bring in some type of privacy block for their houses, in the form of trees etc. Ken Johnson addressed Mrs. Carlson, explaining that these are common and understandable concerns that the Park Board will certainly keep in mind. He went on to explain that the idea is that people will be able to use the trails and enjoy the beautiful natural settings of Lino Lakes. These trails are really meant to be an extension of the parks. Marty Asleson explained that these trails could be considered an amenity. Scott Morrison of 508 Arrowhead Drive approached the board with his concern, that being that the trail is situated on a berm, and at it's highest point behind his house. He's concerned that kids might -- drive off the hill into his yard and any accidents or injuries would be his liability. The drop from the hill to his yard is about 15 feet. He's also worried that kids might be tempted to use his yard to cut across the street to Shenandoah Park. He wants to know if there will be an access from the trail to Shenandoah Park. It appears that there is not, which means that he wouldn't have access "IN to the trail from his yard. Ken Johnson suggested that Marty make a note to see that access is made from Mr. Morrison's yard. 2 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 At this time Marty Asleson distributed to board members, copies of the History of Minneapolis Parks System from 1884 - 1944 written by Theodore Wirth, and read excerpts of the philosophy statement regarding linear trail corridors made by H.S. Cleveland, Landscape Designer. Mr. Asleson went on to show how the statement written so long ago can be applied to what our comprehensive park planning committee is trying to do in our City now. He explained that our vast wetland is a priceless amenity, and expressed the importance of holding off on any trail making decisions with developers until after the comprehensive park plan is completed and approved. The Comprehensive Park Plan Study draft copy is done and available for review now. Now it's time for the park board and comprehensive plan committee to meet and review the results. Candi Toffoli asked when the trail in Pineridge will be started. Don Volk explained that phase two and three will be going to the City Council soon and the Arrowhead Drive part of the trail will be dealt with at that time. He asked Mrs. Carlson to present the petition now and he will direct it to the Council. (A copy of this.. ,^ petition can be found at the end of these minutes. ) Don Volk made a statement, he says it appears that what we're doing with the comprehensive plan now is the best way to handle it. He feels the best way is to have a plan and try to follow it, and if there is a problem it can be worked out in the plan and corrected. The key is following the plan now and correcting mistakes instead of not following a plan and later on wishing you had land not available to you. "The key is planning and using the comprehensive plan as closely as possible. The plan will be a good tool for developers to use. " A discussion regarding the value and use of the comprehensive plan followed. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Joint Meeting - Marty Asleson reported that a regional meeting was held last week. There was a discussion regarding the Bunker Hills compost site. There was a tonnage report from the county and an explanation of how the site operates. Marty commented that the Anoka County site is a very good one, and handled well. Mr. Asleson discussed the possibility of integrating the County plan with our comprehensive plan, he says the county was interested. The nature center will be ready next fall and hopefully we will be able to capitalize on it. Marty would like to pursue that and use it in our programs. r"\ The county has plans for a day camp at Peltier Lake and plans for a shelter for the Regional Park. 3 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 Ken Johnson asked if the park board should appoint another liaison to the joint meeting seeing that Bill Nissen has been replaced on the park board, or would he be interested in continuing as the ?liaison Marty Asleson will contact Bill and find out. Candi Toffoli asked about cross country ski trails at the golf course, will they continue to keep the golf course open for that? Don Volk added that the county does plan on keeping the club house as a trail head. There was also discussion regarding county funding and the budget. Marty Asleson explained that the Regional Park is funded by the Metropolitan Council and Bunker Hills is a county funded project. He reports that there is a substantial amount of money available for these projects. Don Volk explained that there are certain rules and criteria that have to be followed in order to receive certain funding. Shores of Marshan Lake Update - Marty Asleson reported on the progress of this development to this point. A letter was sent to ,M., the seller of the buildings agreeing to the price offered. This is' ready to go to the council now. Marty explained that we are not dealing with the developer because he had already sold the buildings before we were aware they could be purchased, but the seller is being fair about the purchase price. Don Volk says this item hasn't been to the council yet because of their busy agenda. The seller is being kept up to date and he knows our intentions to purchase. Picnic Shelter Costs - At the last park board meeting there was a discussion about the purchase and construction of a large picnic shelter. Included in the packets for this meeting were prices on different styles and amenities that Marty Asleson had researched. There was a discussion comparing wooden structures to concrete. Ken Johnson suggested this item be placed on a future agenda after we get a feel for what the comprehensive plan calls for. John Bauman asked that when we do that, if we could get prices that would include shelters with attached buildings - storage/bathrooms, etc. Insurance Claim Adjustment - Marty Asleson explained the background of this agenda item. Some time ago the Lions Club had a public address system installed at Sunrise Park. About two summers ago this system was hit by lightening and severely damaged. Marty Asleson then went to the Lions Club for help to pay for the damages, he also submitted a claim to our insurance company. The insurance company reimbursed us for repairs, as did the Lions club. The Lions donated $3000. 00. So the intention is to use it to upgrade some fences and other things needed in the park. Marty 4 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 Asleson will report back at the next meeting regarding sizes and costs involved in upgrading the fence. Recreation Update - Marty Asleson reviewed the upcoming Spring programs. He explained that there is some difficulty in reaching residents in the city who fall into the Forest Lake and White Bear Lake School Districts. Currently we are taking advantage of the Centennial Community Education publication "The Observer". The Observer is published eight times a year, but only reaches the Centennial School District residents. We may need to do our own two season brochure instead of trying to coordinate the programs with the publication of the Observer and City Newsletters. We are using many ways to get to people. Ken Johnson asked about programs for teens. Marty Asleson explained that this is a major group identified in the comprehensive plan. He would like to form a Recreation Sub-Committee that would include teens. This committee would appoint a liaison who would report directly to the Park Board. He suggested going to the schools to recruit interested people. Ken Johnson thinks we should not wait tQ get started. He will get together with Marty to discuss ideas to get started. Mr. Johnson would like to see a "blurb" about teen activity in the next publication. Maybe a questionnaire asking for teen input. Earth Day — John Bauman reported Earth Day is set for April 25th, he is working hard looking for volunteers in all capacities. He's trying to get food donated again this year, that's not going as well as he would like. He may also be able to get a band. He says that Blaine Girl Scout Troops want to get more involved this year. There are several hundred of them. Don Volk explained that with the success of the Minnesota Highway Department Adopt-A-Road program, the roads are being kept up fairly well. Perhaps more efforts could go to clean-up of parks and lakes this year. Forestry - The City of Lino Lakes received the Tree City USA award for 1991. Marty Asleson read a letter to the Mayor congratulating the city. This is the fourth year the city received the award. Requirements have been raised from $1.00 to $2 .00 per capita for the City to qualify. Marty Asleson updated the board on tree planting in the area. Planting will continue and finish up in the D. Erickson, Sunrise Meadows and Sunnygate additions this year. He explained that developers are ecsrowing $60. 00 per lot for our forestry department to plant boulevard trees. Mr. Alseson went on to explain some of the steps taken when the city plants trees. How door are hangers used to tell the homeowner what species of tree was planted and how to water etc. , this seems to give the homeowner a sense of ownership in the tree. When the planting is finished in 5 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 these areas, plans are to move on to Wenzel Farms in the spring of 1993 . It's not a good idea to plant too much in the new developments before people move in because of grading, and no people there to water the trees, etc. John Bauman asked if the city was able to transplant trees using the tree spade. Marty Asleson commented that there are a lot of smaller trees coming out of developments, they used the tree spade a lot for that last year. OTHER OLD BUSINESS: John Bauman asked about the current status of Rice Lake Estates Park joint agreement with Circle Pines. Marty Asleson reported that he spoke with Steve Johnson of the Circle Pines Park Board at the recent Regional Park meeting, and the agreement is still being worked on. The city should have the legal conveyance of land soon. There is no problem with this project, it's just taking a long time. Woodridge Estates Update - George Lindy has tried, but was' unsuccessful in several attempts to contact Mr. Kuny. He wanted to convey the feeling of the City Attorney, that this is not a problem for the city, but a developers problem. 'Ken Johnson expressed that he would like to see Rick Carlson, the developer come back to the park board for an alternate solution. Trail Conference - A recent trail conference was attended by Marty Asleson. He reported that Federal/State transportation grant programs will make funds available for trails in the future. Because of our plans and locations, part of these funds could funnel down to us. At this conference Mr. Asleson visited with people from the City of Shoreview regarding our trails and the concern of crime along them. Their trail patrol officer had no information on/or knowledge of excessive crime along their trails. Golf Course Study - John Bauman questioned if anything is presently being done on a golf course study. He asked if Marty Asleson would check into what it would cost to get started. Marty said we might talk with developers to work out a plan where they would pursue the planning and development of a golf course in a joint venture. Ramsey County is involved in a project of this type now. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business to report. ADJOURN: A motion to adjourn was made by John Bauman, it was seconded by Candi Toffoli. All were in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 30 pm. 6 Park Board Meeting Monday, March 2, 1992 THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1992 7 �-; q8/7 o' u f �s ves VP Ic +P(-, _ _off -oi �r3- -S�"U(Ao aivoLi pauaaDUc- YQ 4S ► 1 b S ► Mod a9._.. ��a�� �-p Sa7urr� a�� _ as�a.�►7u f ---...pub..__ - __ . Q. ,s u-v saa GC+. s)xa- hnM-o I M -- icyU.121 )-bM �I-) <-[ t.f0 7nSu? VG _ b�aFt +oi ► aQ a.►b a Zbbl �..• _ .,,, a./ __ _ _ . .. __ _ _ _ _ l � . AGEND ITEM MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 2, 1992 SUBJECT: Meeti g at Barott Property/Park Grove Development Please be informed that the parks and recreation staff will be out on the Park Grove park dedication site at 5:45 pm prior to the board meeting on Monday night. The Corps of Engineers has recently changed their wetland use laws and have placed some restrictions on this parcel of property. Basically, we are going to be able to mow this park area, but not too much else. As far as changing grades, this parcel is 3 - 4 feet above the flood plain. New calculations are being worked on at this time and we should have them for Monday's meeting. There is a drainage/settling pond on the west side that will be dug down and I have been told that this will greatly relieve the ground water pressures. This area has been "hayed" for many years by the Barrots and we are told that it is "good ground" . Enclosed are copies of the last park board discussions regarding this. 1 n MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 2, 1992 SUBJECT: Underpass on Birch St. Please see accompanying trail concept from the comp plan. The City will need to cross Birch Street at some place in relationship to the school. We have entered into an agreement with the school to manage the school property as park. We have created a need to cross this park. We also have a responsibility to provide a safe crossing. The school district also has created a crossing and a safety need. We have agreed, in principle, to share costs. Our ,.� portion would be $24, 000. to build an underpass. This system has work very successfully in other areas and is extensively used in other counties. An example of this application is at Lake Drive, just west of the Library in Circle Pines. This underpass has been used for many years by pedestrians and bicyclists. The entire project cost is around $60, 000. Since this project needs to be started very soon, this should be acted upon at the April Park Board meeting. u■r■ ■wou.r 1///■ 1�/ wou■ow..n-�. / i�:iiiii::::� � �ii�i iiiii�iiiiiiiii• � / � �!��'" � ���.�® +r �U � s 221: _s.. iiviwriiiii� ni ■■ uu i : �+ a (' 1' ��.■■.■.■■■■■. �r � ru■u■o■■• ��•oiiuoiuiiiiii, �/ f f � !r i4 .I:,..Q R l I�/ ■uo■■■■■■■ �ouo■■iiuiuu• � cr ,! t ■■e■■nu■■■ i �...■......■.■.. ' .. iiiiuoiiiiwas �� iiiiiii/iii O[l�i► 1I nil 7 unu u.■• 10 PINE "'• + `ram%,i,s� .,a �uVp 4�� �- ►. ..w► - '� .�� i i MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 2, 1992 SUBJECT: Rohavic Oaks Park Land/Trail Access As part of the comprehensive park and recreation plan, a parcel of land and access point to the regional park was identified. This parcel of land and access point is identified on the attached map. This parcel was thought to have a First Right of Refusal with the county from the St. Paul Water Works. It was an old parcel owned in conjunction with a linear section leading south by southeast by the City of St. Paul. Two months ago a property owner called in to inform me that these parcels were for sale. With the adoption of the comp plan it was my thought that the purchase of this property should have a high priority for acquisition. The parcel was sold and access was lost. The Anoka county Parks Department was very surprised because they thought that they had First Right of Refusal on this property, and definitely wanted it. I was informed that it would have been very possible to allow us to use some of this land for a neighborhood park as well. I met with Ron Cox from the County, and we looked at the options. First of all, Ron said that he would check with their records to see if a mistake of any sort was made. If a mistake was made, then our problem is solved. If there was no mistake, then the only thing we can do is find an alternative route and open space. As you can tell from looking at the Regional Park trail concept, the trail may be accessed at two points in the immediate area of concern, or I thought possibly through the old state road right-of-way north of Baldwin Road. Ron Cox thought that this road right-of-way may also have been sold to the abutting residents. The eastern most right- of-way follows the old water works right-of-way. This was sold or given to the abutting property owners. The areas marked with a P and squared in (area looks like a tooth jutting down to White Pine Road) . 7 is another possibility. This area is mostly wetland albeit a small length in the western most lot of Lot 1, Block 2 of this development. This is the lot on the eastern side of the tooth. It would be wide enough to run a trail halfway through the marsh, and a boardwalk would need to be used on the reif. (wetlands have changed since 1974) . One other option would be to bury a trail right-of-way underneath the power poles that traverse from east to west on the southside of the large blocked in (proposed park acquisition site.) This right-of-way definitely would give access to the regional park. The laws of Eminant Domain would probably have to be used here. The park land issue is still being looked at also. A six acre area was proposed in this are (plus or minus) . My initial reaction was to look at Outlot A. This would have been perfect. Most all of the upland area here was sold last November. Jeff Schoenbauer suggested the area that is starred in red. This area is privately owned and forested upland. It would be a suitable site. One other option is to pursue some sort of agreement with Anoka County Parks inside the regional park. If you have time please take a look at these areas. 8 14 G L E N V I E W 114.17- AVENUE r - 1 1-/elf do— 40: 41 13 It" ]d 8 7 I 6 I LU 5 1 La -/Ox. 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I By- A Source'Anoka a County Park Dept. ,R 'ynr:::•' �• w NqN LRR»R:Rr }x r iru tn.IM♦*y '`?: ^"" n county Surveyor � `�{y t `(���**fir • ,< ':' I OCT. 74 a` w ':::c}.:'i:x 11 r r y ry4 Y,/ .t 'i:' � • /1 C d tod ♦oo' twd woo' k rc:n15F Y GOWN Pl CAM � � 0 t5 1 /s�/e ?R`O V� EA.e ZAP+. _�_ .::��� �� '•••• in\., g0rpc�.a EErEE need of o ��'•• .......... �..uoonri�3anaraacvmn:on0. '��• :_::: ::z. _ M mg PIP jr I"9jmr-"m--ui Noll i� r I • i+��D'G�h�000 006, ,.�.� i� �3 MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 2, 1992 SUBJECT: Parkview Estates Easement Ray Johnson asked me to check into an easement between lots 9 and r1 10 on block 2 of Parkview Estates. This is a Keith Eibensteiner development. In researching this easement with the County Recorder's Office, it was discovered that it was recorded within the plat as a drainage and utility easement "donated and dedicated to the public", the same as all the easements in that plat were recorded. The legal description reads the so. 15 ft. of lot 10, and the no. 15 ft. of lot 9. This is document #881 949 filed on February 14, 1990 at the Anoka County Courthouse. There are trees that would need to be removed to now place the trail in. There are also two houses next to where the trail must go in. The developer (Keith Eibensteiner) has told me that both property owners know that there is a trail that will go through to the park. I notified Eibensteiner that the deed and the plat need to be changed appropriately. He said he will get back to me. At this time I have no further information and will bring anything new to the park board meeting. MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 2, 1992 SUBJECT: Land Donation A Lino Lakes resident has offered to donate some land to the City. This land is located at the end of 81st Street off of East Rondeau Lake Road. The land is gently sloping, upland overlooking wetland, and adjacent to the Interstate Freeway. If one were to drive to the end of 81st Street, the land is basically all of the upland to the north and south. I has billboards on it. I will bring some photos to the board meeting. Take a look at it if you have a chance. CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE May 13 1992 TIME STARTED ?:00 P< M. TIME ENDED 9.10 .PM. MEMBERS PRESENT Gebmann, Landers,-;Mesich, Nord; ne, Robinson, Schaps, S'latten MEMBERS ABSENT ALSO PRESENT s City Engineer Schneder,`. Planninq Consultant Brixius, Planning etarv:�::Wvlandy. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN: Monika Slatten moved and was supported by John Landers to elect James Schaps as Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board and Al Robinson as Vice Chairman. All voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Al Robinson moved and was supported by Kathleen Nordine to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1992 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. All voted aye. Motion carried. CHANGE IN MEETING TIME: Al Robinson moved and was supported by Rick Gelbman to change the regular meeting time of the Planning & Zoning Board to 6:30 P.M. to conform to the time frame currently being used by the City Council and Park Advisory Board. All voted aye. Motion carried. OPEN MIKE: No comments. III .A 92-9 Variance, Brandywood, Lot 3 , Block 4 The Board was advised that this is a request for a Variance for lot width at the building setback line. Three exhibits were presented for review and after some discussion the Planning Board recommended Option C which allowed a variance for 2 . 65' or a lot width at the building setback line of 77 . 351 . This option appeared to provide the most room for Lot 2 . MOTION: Al Robinson moved and was supported by Monika Slatten to approve a variance according to Exhibit C creating a lot 77 . 35' ^ wide at the building setback line with the condition that no other setback variance be allowed on this site. All voted aye. Motion carried. 4 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MAY 13, 1992 III.B 92-10&11, Site Plan Review & Variance for T. Turcotte, Outlot A, Otter Lake Estates. City Engineer Schneider reviewed this request which is to allow construction on Outlot A, Otter Lake Estates, of a single family residence, grant a variance for lot width (180' required in an SR-X Zoning District) , and grant a variance for the private use of public, right of way. Mr. Schneider also reviewed the history of the site which was platted in 1977 with the dedicated Channel Drive for future subdivision of Outlots A & B. Staff recommended approval of the request with the condition that a Driveway Agreement be drafted by the City Attorney for use of Channel Drive. RCWD will be reviewing this item at their May 27th meeting. Monika Slatten asked if the adjoining property owners had been notified of this request and was advised that they were not and that the City is not required to provide such notification in this case. Planning members were also advised that this request was reducing the originally proposed density. Kathleen Nordine asked if the property owner(s) intended to subdivide their property in the future and was advised that they did not (Both Turcotte and Olson) . MOTION: Al Robinson moved and was supported by Tom Mesich to approve the request as submitted with the condition that a Driveway Agreement as drafted by the City Attorney be properly executed and that the Fire Chief have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed construction and driveway alignment and that the request meet with the approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District. All voted aye. Motion carried. III .C. 92-12&13 Site Plan Review - Variance for R. Olson, Outlot B Otter Lake Estates City Engineer Schneider explained that this request is similar to the Turcotte request and requires the same variances for lot frontage in an SR-X Zoning District and for the private use of public right-of-way. Note: A variance for lot area is not necessary as this property is a lot of record. MOTION: Kathleen Nordine moved and was supported by Thomas Mesich to approve the request as submitted with the condition that a Driveway Agreement as drafted by the City Attorney be property executed and that the Fire Chief have an opportunity to review and ^ comment on the proposed construction and driveway alignment and that the request meet with the approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District. All voted aye. Motion carried. /1 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MAY 13, 1992 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 7080 Lake Drive - Planning Consultant Al Brixius reviewed this items which involves property on Lake Avenue Zoned GB and containing a single family residence in good repair. The property is for sale and a potential buyer would like to operate a small business out of the accessory building located on the property. According to the Zoning Ordinance, the business is a permitted use but the single family residence is not, and the Ordinance does not have any provision for this type of situation. Staff is asking the Planning Board for direction in this matter as there are other properties within the City in similar circumstances. Mr. Brixius provided the Planning Board with an example of an "Interim Use Permit" and the State Legislation creating such a vehicle for the Boards review. The Interim Use Permit would allow a use similar to that mentioned and provide an expiration date allowing the property to be brought into total conformance with the Zoning Ordinance at a future date. The purpose is to encourage and promote business, allow use of the single family home and provide for an orderly transition to a total business use. The Planning Board had several questions regarding the site and the use of an Interim Use Permit. Tom Mesich asked if we could issue a CUP for this use and was advised that the Interim Use Permit would be the best tool to use. James Schaps asked what could be done in the next 30 days regarding this item. City Engineer Schneider stated that we could take the matter to the City Council Work Session and ask them for direction. The Planning Board concurred with this suggested and also indicated that they would be willing to hold a special meeting to review the matter if necessary. B. Apitz Garage, Birch Street - Rocky Goertz was present representing Apitz Garage. He explained they are proposing a 576 square foot addition to their building and have letters from three adjoining property owners indicating no objections. He asked the Planning Board if they could possibly waive the public hearing as there are not objections to the request and construction time is short. The Board advised him that he would have to go through the public hearing process as this is an Amended Conditional Use Permit. Tom Mesich moved and was seconded by Monika Slatten to schedule the public hearing for June 10, 1992 . All voted aye. Motion carried. C. Comprehensive Plan - Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed three Comprehensive Plan Amendments involving the Sewer Plan, Land Use Plan, and MUSA Expansion. He explained that these amendments have been reviewed and approved by the Metro Council but not officially adopted by the City Council. Mr. Brixius' reports are on file and PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MAY 13, 1992 were provided to all Board Members. No action was required from the Planning Board at this time. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 P.M.