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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1991 Park Board Packet6.4-R.I& City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting Monday, August 5, 1991 6:30 PM AGENDA �1. Roll Call and Call to Order 2. Consideration of Minutes L-. 3. Open Mike --- . Old Business A. Parks and Recreation a.) Wenzel Farms Update - Staff Report b.) Weaver Development - Concept Proposal c.) Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Planning Update/ Staff Report mod.) Recreation Activity Summary /Staff Report Other Old Business --"B. Forestry - Update/Staff Report 5. New Business 1992 Budget - Staff Report Lino Days Community Celebration - Staff Report O her New Business 6. Adjourn .i'1 Park Board Meeting Monday, June 3, 1991 Previous to the meeting Mayor Harold Bisel addressed the Park Board with reference to the reduction in the number of Park Board members from seven to five. He reported that the City Council agreed on this action this past April. Ray Johnson and Bob Williams' terms had expired as of the end of 1990, therefore these two terms were not extended. Mayor Bisel commented on the good work he feels the Park Board does. He expressed appreciation on behalf of the City to both Ray and Bob. The Mayor appointed George Lindy as Chairperson and Ken Johnson as Vice Chair. He then commented on how very important the Park Board's recommendations are, as the Council is dependant upon those recommendations to make wise and meaningful decisions. The Mayor advised the Board that if they have any questions regarding parks and recreation issues, to feel free to contact city staff for any help they may need. The regular June meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7:08 PM on June 3, 1991 by Chairman George Lindy. Roll call was taken, members in attendance were Bill Nissen, Ken Johnson, George Lindy, John Baumann and Candi Toffoli. Staff in attendance were Marty Asleson, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and Carole Kohler, Parks Secretary. Consideration of Minutes: There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of the May 6, 1991 meeting. They were approved as mailed. Open Mike: No one appeared under open mike. OLD BUSINESS• Amelia Lake Estates - Mr. Ron Birch appeared in front of the Park Board with his most recent plan of this development. His plans now are for a 28 acre development with approximately 32 units that has a private inner community trail system looping throughout the development. These trails would be for the private use of the residents of the development, and maintained by the homeowners association. Mr. Birch said he will ask for Tax Increment Financing for this project in order to bring the grade down to meet with the satisfaction of the Council. Mr. Birch says he continues to work with the DNR on this project. He plans to put 2 - 3 trees by each unit, plus shrubbery to buffer the noise coming off of Co. Rd. J. and the freeway. He then asked for any questions from the board members. John Baumann asked about the trails, and why Mr. Birch feels he has Page 1 Park Board Meeting '^ Monday, June 3, 1991 W r-% to make them private. Mr. Birch explained that because of the upper price bracket of these homes, they will be more marketable if the trails are privately maintained. He pointed out that this area has always had a lot of trespassers and attracts a lot of unsightly dumping, and he thinks that if he is to control it in the future, it would be wise to get people used to the idea of this being a private area from the beginning. George Lindy reminded Mr. Birch that the City requires a connecting trail system, that this be will necessary as a link to the rest of the city trails. He suggested that the city could put up signs restricting certain types of traffic from this area. Mr. Lindy wondered about the history of other developments that have jogging trails and foot paths, etc. Ken Johnson asked Marty Asleson about any city ordinances concerning this. Marty will check on this. He (Marty) suggested perhaps the city could put up signs or add to them something about no motorized traffic allowed, etc. Mr. Birch then pointed out that the location of this development is at the end of the community , and he would be able to put a loop from this phase of the development going into the next phase. George Lindy pointed out the very nice executive type homes in the Reshanau Lakes Estates South Addition that have a trail system throughout that is maintained by the city with no problems. He feels it would not be wise to land lock the system. Bill Nissen said he feels the same, and that it looks like the trails end there. Ken Johnson expressed that he likes the way this development is planned, but he doesn't want it to be separated from the City trail system. He wants some type of trail link. "How about the private trails Mr. Birch suggests, and then one for public use?" John Baumann thinks the development plan is "OK", but thinks the trails should be open to the public. Candi Toffoli said she feels the same and agrees that the trails should be open to the rest of the City. She thinks it's not fair that one developer should ask for private trails and not have to pay park dedication for the trails. Mayor Bisel, still in attendance, asked if he could speak as a resident concerning this development. He lives near by and thinks this site is a unique piece of land. He mentioned that he knows Mr. Birch has been to the Design Review Board and the City will accept this as a PUD. (Planned Unit Development) The Mayor noted that the City has three of these areas, they are: Rice Lake Estates, Wenzel Farms, and Pineridge. He is concerned about the crime rate if this Page 2 Park Board Meeting '-,ON Monday, June 3, 1991 area were to be exposed and highly visible to the public. Mayor Bisel expressed his hope that the Park Board would consider these facts. Marty Asleson asked Mr. Birch how much trouble it would be to run an east by pass on the freeway side of the berm. Mr. Birch said yes, that someday they could do it. It would require repositioning of shrubbery and constructing a retaining wall. There would be a steep incline. George Lindy asked what Marty Asleson feels the comprehensive park plan has in mind for the south end of the city. Marty noted that the idea is to create a loop of trails around the entire city that would take in the other side of the freeway. But the question is how it will be accomplished in the future. At this point George Lindy asked Mr. Birch if he was looking for an answer tonight. Mr. Birch explained yes, that "time is of the essence", if this project is going ahead he would like to start digging by this coming fail. Mr. Birch understood that the general consensus of the board was that he must find a way to incorporate a public trail system into his "private" development. George Lindy offered to go with a quorum of the Park Board out to inspect the property with Mr. Birch before they .would make a decision. Mr. Birch will meet with the Park Board at the development site at 6:30 PM on Thursday , June 6. At that time the board will make a decision as to whether they will accept Mr. Birch's plan as presented this evening. All in attendance will be able to meet at that time except for Bill Nissen who will go out alone and inspect the property and get back to George Lindy. Gary Uhde Development - This item was moved up in the agenda from New Business to accommodate Mr. Uhde, as the last agenda item was extremely lengthy. Mr. Uhde is proposing a development located east of Sunset Road, directly north of 35W and south of Marvy Street. This is a 25.4 acre site that will have approximately 57 lots. Mr. Uhde reported that in a recent discussion with Don Volk, Mr. Volk suggested a cash dedication may be appropriate, rather than park area, as 6/10 of an acre would be too small for a park, but he wants to be sure the trails are put in the right place. Mr. Uhde asked for an opinion from the board. George Lindy commented that this area would make a nice trail access to the other trails, and asked Marty Asleson whether he thought we needed a "piece meal" park in this area. Marty felt that this type of Page 3 Park Board Meeting � Monday, June 3, 1991 small park here isn't necessary. Bill Nissen made a motion to accept this residential site at the current rate per lot for 57 lots in cash dedication, with the condition that the extensions of the walkway will intersect north to the outlots including 15 feet of easement and 8 feet of walkway. Motion was seconded by Ken Johnson. All were in favor. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS• Update on Council Actions from Council Meeting of May 13, 1991. Marty Asleson reported that there were several Parks and Recreation issue before the Council on May 13. The Council voted to approve all of those items, they were: Recreation Agreement with Centennial School. This is an agreement between Centennial School District and The City of Lino Lakes concerning the joint use, improvement and construction of certain facilities located upon the elementary school property of the soon to be constructed Birch Lake Elementary School. Agreement with Centennial School District concerning recreation programming and use of the Centennial School facilities for the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation program. Marty reports that these two agreements with the school district are unique in that there are very few of them around where both a school district and a city recreation department have entered into a written agreement to share facilities. He feels that we are somewhat of a precedent and these agreements will probably be used by other cities as guidelines in the future. Comprehensive Park Plan. The funding for this park plan study was approved by the council. There will be five steps to the plan, with caps set on each. The total amount will be $32, 000.00. Marty's feeling is that the final cost could probably be lower, as City staff is doing a good deal of the work. The study could be completed in a few months. Marty mentioned that Brauer & Associates, and the City are working together to cut costs in several different ways. George Lindy commented how important this study is, and how it could have been used earlier this evening during the Ron Birch development discussion. Recreation Update - Marty Asleson reported that the Recreation Department summer programs are being very well received. Response to the T-Ball programs has been overwhelming. There is also an 8 Page 4 Park Board Meeting .•Wn Monday, June 3, 1991 team softball league and a co-educational softball league. Barry Bernstein is doing an excellent job for the short time he has been here. The department is also offering golf lessons in cooperation with Deer Meadows Driving Range. A coaches certification clinic was held last Saturday to get volunteer coaches involved and sanctioned with the NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaching Association). Marty says Centennial School is starting to make plans for a recreation person to be housed there, this recreation person would shuttle between two offices. Perhaps Forest Lake could get involved in a similar situation. Don Volk and Marty have been in contact with people from the Forest Lake School District regarding a joint use agreement, and are hopeful that something can be worked out with them. Marty feels we should try to get involved with a hockey program in conjunction with both school districts. He would like to see girls get involved in a Ringette program. Forestry Update - Marty Asleson reported that the boulevard tree planting project in the Sunrise Meadows and Sunnygate developments r1 is under way. The developers are honoring our tree protection policy and are submitting plans for tree preservation along with their building plans. Brandywood, currently in the development stages, is the first development to be involved with our Tree Preservation Ordinance. Bill Nissen suggested to Marty that he take a look at the nice Spruce trees at the new Birch School site, they could be taken out and re -planted. Marty agreed that those are very nice trees, it's a good suggestion. A lot of people call and donate trees to the City if we come and take them out. The Anoka County Tree Board had it's second meeting. Marty feels that not only will the County benefit from the efforts of this board, but the. City as well. OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Marty informed the board that he and Don Volk are still working on a formulation that will increase park dedication fees. This new formula will be coming back to the board for approval. Ken Johnson asked what was wrong with the way that it had been previously discussed, just set a per lot figure and use a sliding scale. Marty Page 5 Park Board Meeting ..-•. Monday, June 3, 1991 .0ft'N says that the council wants a standard formula. The new formula will be patterned after the new Vadnais Heights ordinance that is based on living units. Candi Toffoli asked about the Lakeridge park land purchase. Marty explained that the purchase agreement with the seller will expire on June 10. He informed the board that there is possibly another option. There is another piece of property available for development just east of the Lakeridge development called the Weaver property that has recently come up. This property would also tie in nicely with the trail system. Marty Asleson mentioned to the board that Mayor Bisel suggested starting the Park Board meetings at 6:30 rather than the usual 7:00 from now on. The Council has been doing this for some time now and it seems to be working out well. All park board members agreed that they would be able to start then, so from now on park board will begin their meetings at 6:30. No other Old Business. Candi Toffoli made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Bill Nissen. Aye. Meeting was adjourned at 9:14 PM. Page 6 Park Board Meeting Monday, June 3, 1991 Special Park Board Meeting June 7, 1991 As previously arranged at the Park Board Meeting of June 3, 1991, members met at the Lake Amelia Estates site with Mr. Ron Birch, the developer at 6:30 PM. Board members in attendance were John Baumann, Ken Johnson, George Lindy and Candi Toffoli. Also in attendance were Mayor Harold Bisel, Public Works Director, Don Volk, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Marty Asleson, and Parks Secretary, Carole Kohler. Along with Ron Birch was Mery Pfeiffer, Sales Manager for the project. ,ImN The purpose of this meeting was for the park board to make a visual inspection of the Lake Amelia site in order to get a better understanding of the site before making a final recommendation to the council regarding acceptance of the trail system plan. After inspection of the property and much discussion, Ken Johnson made a motion that the park board accept the plan as originally presented by Mr. Birch, i.e., for trail dedication, the proposed trail system to be city owned, and park dedication be in the form of fees based upon the current formula. The motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. All were in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Page 7 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JULY 10, 1991 Chairperson Fred Chase called the regular meeting of the design review board to order at 7:02 p.m., at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Al Robinson, John Bergeson, Fred Chase, Robert King and Monica Slatten. Also presentwasCity Planner, John Miller; Bernard Herman, and the acting Planning Secretary, Joyce Lund. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: The June 12, 1991 minutes had not been made available to the design review board and will be considered at the next meeting. OPEN MIKE: No one appeared before open mike. CONSIDERATION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE FOR CRAIG COOKSEY APPLICATION 91-27. John Miller addressed the board. The applicant wishes to subdivide a one acre residential lot, that is located between Second Avenue and Rice Lake Drive, into three parcels. Mr. Cooksey will retain a half acre parcel where his residence is located, the other lots would cover an area of 11,250 square feet, more than the presently required 10,800 square foot minimum. There were no questions from the board. MOTION: Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a minor subdivision/variance for Craig Cooksey as described in DRB Application #91-27. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a variance for Craig Cooksey as described in DRB Application #91-25. This is to include the six (6) findings of fact. Al Robinson asked if the DRB needs to list the six (6) findings of fact each time they refer to them, or does the DRB assume all know what they are. John Miller offered to list them on more complex matters. The motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FOR THE MINNESOTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DRB APPLICATION 91-26. Page 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JULY 10, 1991 Bernard Herman, the architect for the Minnesota Correctional Facility, brought site plans and explained the new buildings under construction. The outside of the buildings will have pitched roofs, brick exterior that matches the existing buildings with metal punched window openings. There are two wings on two levels housing 150 inmates. The center core is on the 1/2 level, with one level up and the other down. There is a common day room, kitchen and consultation rooms in one of the wings. Building Q, the other wing is the industry building containing the carpentry shop which is a major aspect of their program. One difference in the site plan and the actual building was that they have eliminated the loading dock. This portion of the building will be concrete block, with a rock face to match the existing building. In building "B" is the print shop, located in the rear, with administrative offices to support the industries. Material and design of this building are identical to the existing building. The food building, with the administration offices will have renovation to enclose an open courtyard to provide a visiting room, and an expansion of the dining room, this also will match the existing building. There is one common entrance which will branch off to the two cottages. In regard to landscaping - the trees are being "scooped out" and will be replanted in the outdoor area by the dayroom. Al Robinson asked if the courtyard area was where the mother duck came each year. Bernard Herman said the duck has been relocated, she is an important aspect of the facility having returned to nest for the last several years. MOTION: John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of the site and building plan review for the Minnesota Correctional Facility as described in DRB Application #91-26. Robert King seconded the motion. There were no further comments. Motion carried unanimously. John Miller thanked Bernard Herman for coming this evening. CONSIDERATION FOR A VARIANCE FOR LAKESHORE SETBACKS FOR LAKE AMELIA ESTATES DRB APPLICATION #91-28 John Miller reviewed the plat for Lake Amelia in regard to the pond. The DNR will not insist on the 100 foot from lakeshore requirement. The City has adopted several ordinances controlling the use of land within the city's corporate limits. Included among these is the city's Shoreland Management Ordinance. Based on a draft prepared Page 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JULY 10, 1991 and distributed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the ordinance classifies the different lakes within the city by the types of activity they can support. Bases on the physical condition of the lake the SMO provides for appropriate land use adjacent to the water. That body of water is classified by the ordinance as a "natural environment" lake. Section III (2) (A) of that ordinance establishes the setback for multiple family hosing as 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of any natural environment lake. In this case it would pertain to lots 6-19. John Miller could not give the exact distance between the shoreline and the structure. The lots are 50 x 70 and there is no way of knowing at this point, where on the parcel the structure will be located. The buyer may ask for exterior configurations, so this is an open-ended ordinance. John Bergeson asked just what is the closest they could build to the lake. John Miller said about 50 feet, to the south of the pond. The remaining area is a common area and all of the owners will be responsible through the association for maintenance. Fred Chase asked how it got to be a pond, did it evolve after the gravel pit. The DNR worked to recognize it as a part of Lake Amelia, yet if it was a storm water pond, we would allow homes to build closer that 100 feet. John Miller said yes. John Bergeson asked, at the council meeting parties said land does not exist when you can paddle a canoe across it. John Miller said there is high-water and low-water and maybe you could walk across it. Monica Slatten asked, what DRB Application # is this. There were different numbers, in different places in reference to this matter. It was decided this was DRB Application #91-28. Al Robinson stated, if it (referring to the pond) is man created it does not need a variance. And, if we look at it this way are we opening up trouble for the future. John Miller said if that is your determination, that it is a pond and not a lake there is no need for a variance. He could not speak to how the DNR would react. MOTION: By Al Robinson, we do not need a variance. It is not part of the lake. It is a gravel pit. Monica Slatten seconded the motion. AYE, Carried. Page 3 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JULY 104F 1991 OLD BUSINESS• John Miller had none. Chairperson, Fred Chase, said the update of the zoning ordinance is on its way. Typing must be completed before the board can consider the revision. NEW BUSINESS: There was no New Business. ADJOURNMENT: Robert King moved to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. Monica Slatten seconded the motion. Motion, Carried. Page 4 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 Chairperson Fred Chase called the regular meeting of the design review board to order at 7:00 p.m., at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Al Robinson, John Bergeson, Fred Chase, Robert King and Monika Slatten. Also present was City Planner, John Miller; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. CONSIDERA T/ON OF MINUTES Robert King moved to approve the May 8th design review board minutes. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR THOMAS BRUNNER APPLICATION #91-19. Thomas Brunner, 170 Linda Avenue addressed the board. He is attempting to purchase two acres behind his residence. This area would primarily be used for open space for his family. The land is zoned R-1 X. AI Robinson asked about the easement running in the back yard. Mr. Brunner stated there is a power line there. MOTION. Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a minor subdivision for Thomas Brunner as described in DRB Application #91-19 contingent upon the following: 1. The new parcel be combined with the applicants present property for tax purposes. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BILLS AUTO REPAIR/BILL FLANAGAN DRB APPLICATION #91-20. Bill Flanagan approached the board asking for an extension of his conditional use permit. In 1983 the applicant requested a conditional use permit from the city to construct a 40 x 60 foot pole barn for storage purposes. Flanagan told the city that the pole barn would permit him to take the exterior storage he had on the site and move it inside. In addition the applicant also reported that "...there will be no waste water generated on the site, therefore, no need for an on -site septic system." City Planner, 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 Bill Short, also stated in his letter of October 6, 1983 that "The applicant indicated to me that all storage will occur within the building plus any temporary exterior storage will be screened by the fence. These understandings should be recorded in the conditional use permit". Short asked for more detail on the Flanagan proposal. The west side of the storage building site there is an area that shows "black top" and six parking spaces. It also shows a grassed area and an area of oak trees and an area of pine trees. In addition a "Fence 6' High Wood" is shown on the south side of the property and appears to extend the entire side lot between the storage building and the single-family residence at 900 Maple Street. John Miller's inspection of the property prior to preparation of this ordinance showed the following: 1. No black top on the west side of the building. 2. No oak or pine trees. 3. A wood fence extending only part way between the residence and the auto body shop. In addition it was leaning toward the residence. 4. Several cars parked in the "grass" area including but not limited to A. Oldsmobile with plat expired September 1990. B. Chevrolet truck with plates expired March 1991. C. Lincoln with plates expired September 1990 D. Inoperable 1965 chevrolet. E. Inoperable 1950's vintage Pontiac. 5. Storage of wood timbers and several 4 x 8 panels. 6. Storage of residential windows. 7. A 10 x 12 metal storage shed. 8. Metal Cupola approximately four feet high. 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 9. Unscreened used parts trailer adjacent to the residential property. 10. Two business signs - one on the building and one on the metal gate - no permits issued. He noted that a spray booth had been installed and in a later conversation with the applicant I was informed a septic tank and drainfield had been installed for the storage building - no permit issued. Peter Kluegel had become aware of the building's changed use and contacted Mr. Flanagan and asked him to amend the conditional use permit. More recently the operations of K and C Custom asked for a sign permit for a billboard on Lake Drive. No action was taken on the request pending resolution of the conditional use permit issue. The new owner is seeking an after -the -fact conditional use permit for an auto body shop located adjacent to an established residential neighborhood. If there is a single land use incompatible with residences it is auto body shops. Damaged cars, noise, fumes all have detrimental affects on nearby homes. In addition, it is also apparent r-N the applicant did not honor the previous conditional use agreement. Not only did he convert the building to another use but items such as asphalt parking areas never were completed. Mr. Flanagan stated that he is willing to go along with all of Mr. Miller's recommendations. He did have a question about accepting outside storage. he said that they work on antique cars that are not licensed. Sometimes they only work on the antique cars while they are not busy with their regular work. He said that he would need outside storage for those cars. Kevin Schute a co-owner of K & C Custom stated that he is asking for four customer parking spaces, parking for two company vehicles and two personal vehicles that are used every day. John Bergeson asked if the city has a policy requiring the board to enforce the original agreement and make that good before any new agreements be approved. John Miller stated that in theory the city council is to review all the conditional use permits for compliance. If the city council finds its not being followed it can be revoked. Other applications regarding a boat house on Otter Lake had the same type of situation. The applicant was required to make good on the old request before the new one was approved. 3 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 John Miller suggested that if the board is concerned about the applicant not meeting .� his requirements then the city could ask for a cash deposit to be held until things are completed. John Miller stated that the board has several options to choose from: 1. Approve the CUP. 2. Require the applicant to live up to the 1983 conditional use permit, and ask for a $2,000 to 3,000 cash deposit to be given back when the job is completed. This could also be a letter of credit. 3. Deny the request. Mr. Flanagan stated that the black top work will be starting this weekend. The rest of the clean up work will also start tomorrow. Mr. Chase questioned the applicant regarding if this request would intensify the conditional use permit. The applicant stated that he is specializing in exhaust work and cars come and go and often times the customer waits for the job to be completed. Therefore, he feels the intensity would remain about the same. NI-1 John Bergeson asked if area residents will be informed. A conditional use permit is requires a public hearing. The city clerk notifies residents 350' from the affected parcel of the public hearing. MOTION.- Al Robinson moved to recommend to the city council a conditional use permit for Bill Flanagan/K and C Custom to operate an auto body shop as described in DRB Application #91-20 with the following conditions: 1. Remove the present wood fence. Replace it with a 6 foot high board on board fence 1) observing the front property line and 2) extending the entire length of the side lot line. 2. Downsize the driveway to 26 feet. Replace the gates across the driveway and remove the advertising sign from the gate. The new gate should swing in and not into the street right-of-way. 3. One professionally constructed sign should be permitted on the building meeting all requirements of the city's sign ordinance. !1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 4. The dumpster should be removed from the front of the building and located in the southwest corner of the property. 5. Clean the site of all windows, timbers, panels, metal, tires, and other material. 6. Install the asphalt driveway and parking area as shown on the 1983 conditional use site plan. 7. Locate a curb on the west side of the building to protect the metal exterior from automobile traffic. 8. Remove the recently erected 10 x 12 metal storage shed. 9. All areas not covered with asphalt are to be seeded to grass. 10. No outside storage of car bodies, frames, fenders, hoods, or "parked cars" is to be permitted. 11. the unlicensed vehicles at the site are to be moved inside or removed from the property. 12. All outside lighting is to be hooded so no glare falls on the adjacent residential area. 13. All other applicable requirements of the 1983 conditional use permit (as determined by the city's building inspector are to be implemented. John Bergeson wished to amend the motion to include: Monika Slatten 2nd the amendment. 14. The applicant must apply for all appropriate permits for previous improvements that were not paid for originally. 15. The city's building official will inspect the site in 60 days to be sure that all the requirements have been completed. The CUP could be denied if all the requirements are not completed. 16. Four customer parking spaces will be allowed, two company parking spaces, and two personal parking spaces will be allowed. 5 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 John Bergeson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. REVIEW OF MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR WILLIAM NADEAU, APPLICATION #91-23 AND VARIANCE, APPLICATION #91-24. The applicant, William Nadeau, lives at 6687 20th Avenue. His residence is located on a three acre parcel measuring 220 x 610 feet. Nadeau purchased the lot from his Father and Mother, Pierre and Norma Nadeau. At this time the applicant wishes to sell his residence and to purchase a larger parcel (15.61 acres) from his parents and to build a new dwelling. The parents received approval of a metes and bounds subdivision several years ago that created several lots with frontage on both Birch Street and 20th Avenue. The land that Nadeau wishes to purchase includes all of tract D and parts of tracts B and C. This requires action by the city in form of lot subdivisions and combinations. The minor subdivision is needed to combine two parcels (tracts E and F) and change boundary lines for other parcels (tracts B, C, and D). A variance is needed because tract B is being reduced in size from 10.15 acres to 4.08 acres. Zoning. The land is presently zoned "R" Rural. Minimum lot size is 10 acres with 330 �. feet of frontage. Sewer and water is not available and the land is not within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area. There are about a half dozen one -acre lots, an outlot meant to be a future point of access, a couple of three acre lots, and no less than six flat lots. In addition an NSP Easement crosses the land and a wetland exists on the west side of the original 80 acre parcel. With the advent of utilities resubdivision for city sized lots will be extremely difficult. John Miller visited with the applicant and his father and Mr. Nadeau agreed to: 1. Increase the size of tract D from 10.13 acres to 15.61 acres. 2. Combine tract E (10.12 acres) with tract F (3.47 acres) giving a single new parcel with 13.59 acres. 3. Increases the size of tract C from 10.14 acres to 10.75 acres. 4. Reduce the size of tract B from 10.15 acres to 4.08 acres. 6 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 With the Nadeau request the city is able to eliminate a 3.47 acre lot and gets a 4.08 acre lot in return. There is one lot eliminated and some of the flag lots are given better form. The requests should be approved. The city will get land parcels that are more easily subdivided in the future - as will the landowners. MOTION.- Monika Slatten moved to recommend to the city council approval of a minor subdivision for William Nadeau for land on 20th Avenue as described in DRB Application #91-23. Robert King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION. Monika Slatten moved to recommend to the city council approval of a variance to permit the creation of a residential lot with an area of 4.08 acres as described in DRB Application #91-24. (The lot brings the Nadeau metes and bounds subdivision more closely to compliance with current city code). Robert King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR AMELIA LAKE ESTATES RON BIRCH APPLICATION #91-21 AND REZONE TO R-3 AND PUD APPLICATION #91- 22. Earlier this year Ron Birch visited with the board and presented a concept plan showing development of the east shore of Lake Amelia into an area of high value townhouses. The concept plan was approved by the board. Later Birch visited with the park board, Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, and the DNR. Birch eventually received concept plan review and approval from all of these agencies. Birch only recently found that sewer and water were available from White Bear Township. This was something of a surprise to the city also as it was long believed that the only sewer availability was from the trunk sewer being constructed in Centerville Road. Because of the uncertainty of sewer availability Birch's land was not located within the MUSA boundary and the comprehensive plan showed the land being reserved for future use and classed as "rural". To complete the townhouse project then several things must happen: 1. Conclusion of an agreement with White Bear Township to make utilities 7 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 available to Birch. 2. Comprehensive Plan amendment to get Birch's land into the MUSA boundary. The council has authorized this and the request has recently been submitted to the Metropolitan Council. 3. Completion of a tax increment financing agreement. The site is the old Hanson gravel pit and as a result "soil corrections" are needed before any development can happen. State law permits tax increment financing for soil correction. Ron Batty, the city's development attorney is completing the agreement at this time. 4. Rezoning of the land from R-X, Rural Executive to R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-5 Planned Unit Development. The rezoning to R-3 is necessary as the city's zoning ordinance does not permit rezonings to R- 5 Planned Unit Development to increase density. 5. Preliminary plat approval. Birch's preliminary plat shows a slightly different configuration of dwellings than was on the concept plan. And, it's really not as good as shown on the concept plan. The N— reason for this is the insistence of the DNR on a 100 foot setback from Lake Amelia and not the 50 feet it had originally agreed. The result is a less curvilinear design and it appears a little more dense. In reality the density is the same. The DNR, by not showing any flexibility, has caused a deterioration in quality of design. With regard to the preliminary plat please see Dan Boxrud's review of engineering issues. Comprehensive Plan: The 1990 Comprehensive Plan shows the land being reserved for future residential use. A 1991 plan amendment has been submitted to the Metropolitan Council to show the land 1) within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area, and 2) available for multiple family housing. The 1989 Housing Analysis completed for the city documents a need for townhouses and other multiple -family dwellings in the city. The high -value townhouses would serve a niche in the housing market not presently provided by the city. Zoning- ... Present zoning is R-X Rural Executive. Rezoning to R-3 Medium Density Residential and R-5 Planned Unit Development is proposed. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 n The townhouses will transform an area that has been used by St. Paul residents as a dump and change it to an area paying a considerable amount of property tax and providing freeway travelers with an positive first impression of Lino Lakes. Ron Birch discussed a problem he had with the park board. The park board wishes to install public 8 foot bituminous trails. Mr. Birch would like them smaller and private. After some discussion it was decided that this issue best be decided at council level. Mr. Chase asked about further development to the north of this area. Mr. Birch also owns that property and will eventually develop it. That area is zoned R-X. The board wishes to look at the townhomes in further detail. Mr. Birch will provide the board with colors, building materials, etc. He will discuss this with Mr. Miller. Reviewing the townhomes will not delay Mr. Birch in any way. MOTION.- Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a rezoning for property described in DRB Application #91-22 from R-X to R-3 Medium Density Residential. Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved 01IN unanimously. MOTION.- Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a rezoning for property described in DRB Application #91-22 from R-3 to R-5 Planned Unit Development. Requirements of the R-5 zoning to include: 1. Construction of residences as shown on the submittal to the city dated May 24, 1991. The building and site plans will be reviewed by the design review board at a later date. 2. Completion of the overall and typical landscaping plan as submitted to the city. 3. Completion of the berming and trails shown on the grading plan submitted to the city. 4. Completion of the ponding and roadway to city standards. 5. Submittal to the city attorney of a Homeowners Association Agreement permitting assessment of homeowners for maintenance of the buildings, roadways, and common areas of the subdivision. p7 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Chase asked about the overall size of the lots. Also John Bergeson asked that if phase two never does become a reality there should be a temporary cul-de-sac at the end of the street for providing a turn around. The board discussed that this temporary cul-de-sac be installed once final paving is completed. Mr. Birch stated that most all of the townhomes would be constructed at that time, and he would have a better knowledge if phase two would be a reality. Once Mr. Birch starts phase two the street will be extended immediately. MOTION. John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of the Amelia Lake Estates preliminary plat as described in DRB Application #91-21 incorporating the comments of the city engineer which include: 1. Anoka County Highway Department approval. 2. DNR approval. 3. Documentation of VLAWMO approval. 4. Final engineering review of the construction grading plat after reviewing the foregoing. 5. Review by the fire chief of the street layout. 6. Development of an appropriate Homeowner's Association. 7. Lot sizes are to be approximately 50' by 75" as shown on plat. Robert King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION. John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council that the developers agreement include language on providing a temporary cul-de-sac in case development stalls between phases. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. REQUEST FROM THE ANOKA PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION. DRB APPLICATION #91-25. The Anoka Parks Department wishes to build a new road to serve as the main entrance to Chomonix Golf Course. Presently the entrance to the golf course is from 10 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 West Shadow Lake Drive. This entrance forces a large amount of non-residential traffic to use what is basically a neighborhood street. The golf course and the residential neighborhood on the west shore of Reshanau Lake will both be better served by a new access located on the west side of the playing area. The present road leading to the golf course (Aqua Lane) is only 33 feet wide. Current city standards require 60 feet of right-of-way for city streets. To build the road, the Parks Department needed an additional 27 feet. The attached request for a minor subdivision will permit the transfer of land title so that the road may be constructed. The land is located on the north side of the present Aqua Lane. That street is the zoning boundary between two different districts. The north side of Aqua Lane is located in the R-4 High Density Residential district. Minimum lot size is 22,500 square feet. The parcel in question includes an area of .79 acre and no variance for lot size is needed. John Miller stated that relocation of the entrance to the golf course is beneficial to the residents of West Shadow Lake Drive as suggested earlier. It's also beneficial to the Parks Department as the new entrance will be from a state highway and closer to the freeway. More customers should result. And, for golf course users there is benefit in quicker, easier access to their destination. Everyone wins. It should also be noted that the widened roadway will permit: 1. Establishment of a 90 degree intersection at T.H. 49, something the present Aqua Lane does not have. 2. Resolution of the roadway/parking conflict with the Bastien Products business located on T.H. 49 and south of Aqua Drive. 3. Establishment of a 4-way intersection with the road leading to the Wenzel Farm townhomes. 4. Eventual location of a trail on the north side of the road leading from the townhomes to the golf course area. Presently some issues must be resolved concerning construction but those matters are beyond this application. John Bergeson asked about a signal light at this intersection. John Miller stated that if a signal light were to be installed at that intersection there would be state 11 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 12, 1991 participation in financing of the project. There should be no cost to the city. The Anoka County Highway Department will come before the board for the plan review. MOT/ON: Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of DRB Application #91-25 permitting a minor subdivision of land as requested by the Anoka Parks Department. Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Fred Chase stated that he has been working on the zoning ordinance with Alan Irwin and he is almost completed. He will give the draft to Laura to type up and then next month copies should be distributed to everyone. This is Laura Elken's last meeting. The board gave her a warm good bye. (I have learned a tremendous amount by attending the DRB meetings, and I will truly miss all of you. Bye.) Meeting adjourned 8:31. 14.. 12 %-W MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: July 31, 1991 SUBJECT: Wenzel Development Agenda Item The Wenzel Farms Development final plat has been approved. One contingency that was placed on the release of the plat was that the developer widen the erroneously platted 10' wide linear park trails to 15' wide. Another issue that developed at the concept stage was that a 1 acre or less mini park would be provided in a central location in the development, and an access to Sunrise Park be provided for an activity area. This concept falls within our standards and guidelines that have been used by the Metropolitan Council and National Recreation Parks associations. The trail was to traverse through the drainage easement on the south side of the development going west. Another idea that has recently surfaced is to attempt to have the utility easement going through into the development from Rice Lake, changed to utility/park easement on the plat, This would be a much more cost effective method to get people through. This would also be contingent upon contacting the abutting property owners. This is a new idea, however,we do need to look at this issue now. There are houses going up. TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: July 31, 1991 SUBJECT: Menkveld Forest Development/Neighborhood Concerns Steve Leese who lives at 74 Marvy Street recently contacted me to site concerns about a park in their area. It seems that Mr. Gary Uhde, in his meeting with the neighborhood group for the Tilsen Property, told the neighborhood that the Park Board was not interested in a park in this area. If you recall, this was discussed at the June 3, 1991 Park Board meeting. It was decided then that since we had park land to the north on Leonard and Bradley (2.5 acres) and 7.5 acres a little more than one quarter mile north of Bradley, west of the proposed Laurie Avenue, south of Thomas, that we did not need another small parcel. This would serve 4000 to 5000 people. Our standards, it was discussed, states that we should provide 8 - 10 acres of park land within one half mile or so radius of housing. Actual Met standards are somewhat higher (for 10 - 25 acres, 4 - 5000 people.) It is unfortunate that these land parcels are not continuous and perhaps a land exchange might be in order. (Our comprehensive plan will address this issue.) I discussed these issues with Mr. Leese. He has been designated the neighborhood spokesman and reports the neighbors are concerned about the influx of development, children and the need for a park. After another discussion, it was noted that the whole issue revolves around playground amenities (park). The area on Leonard and Bradley has had a limited amount of playground equipment, and needs upgrading. I did point out to Mr. Leese that there are many developments going in Lino Lakes now, some of them in much higher density housing areas ( this creating more need), and that we would like to upgrade or develop them all at this time. I also informed him that the Park Board ultimately sets priorities. Mr. Leese will be present with neighborhood residents to discuss this issue under open mike. Enclosed is a map showing the areas of concern. --N "il ' I \lam i Cam_ i Z -�� 6 ` z- 2 2 ,i 3 3 r a 4 4 5 6 r I 6 6 T . 1 !13 0 3 B g' I AL LC V�l 1�1 sil W I a e --------------- I .• o i ----- -- i I I � LINO „' AIR ounor e PARK NORTH 9 18 II I) �6 IS N 13 2 2 3 4 — 4 c ^ir cn 15 14 13 so I I I LINO LAKES I ___—____—__L—_.—____—_ I REHABILITATION CENTER I I I ����111�111�11 �a® am �n oaQ Otri ■�� Q�i�lwwi'ii1n0� IIIV IIII 1 ® IIII/ I i I I I zAUD. SUB. NO t 54 IP N NOVSUB. NO. 134 I I I I MARSHAN LAKE :SHAN SHORES j MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: July 31, 1991 RE: Weaver Development Enclosed is the preliminary concept and proposal for the Weaver Property. Staff met with Kirk Corson of Hokanson Development regarding this issue. The issues are again where people in the South Black Duck area are to recreate. The parcel in the South and West area of the development combined with the abandoned cul-de-sac area to the north, can perhaps satisfy some of these needs. Another thought was in the future to underpass Birch Street (such as to be done at the new school site) to provide neighborhood active recreations. N,_ UL_, w P . 0 2 HOKANSON DEVELOPMENT, INC. 9174 Isanti Street N.E. Blaine, MN 55434 786-31.30 To: Lino Lakes From: Hokanson Development -1,kCIC,. Date: 7/31/91 Re: Weaver property The park dedication for the approximately thirty five acres being considered for development is shown on the attachment. It is the high ground above the one hundred year flood level located in the southwest corner of the plat. This proposed park area is currently being used as a neighborhood playground and is partially wooded. It is approximately three and one half acres in size. The dedication area is larger on the proposed plat as it also includes some wetland area for which we do not anticipate a credit. A trail system will connect the proposed park area to the streets of the Weaver plat and continue north to the nature area proposed to be dedicated in the pheasant Hills plat. The Weaver property is expected to produce approximately fifty lots out of the thirty five acres. Much of the plat is wetland. Should Lino Lakes prefer cash instead of land the amount will be the current amount required ($400 or $600) multiplied times the number of lots. f 0 j0d yR jg oAV7 or YJ ARK Ij �.y PARK tllow 2b 39 o _ � . A 71Ecvoa�/44/ , t l ,r1 TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: July 30, 1991 SUBJECT: Lino Days Celebration Please find enclosed a flyer for Lino Days 1991. Don Volk has been requested by the City Council to form a committee to internalize the Lino Days Celebration, and help in the planning process for 1992. City Parks and Recreation Staff will be at the Park Board meeting to discuss this issue. Please bring any thoughts you have on how we can accomplish this goal. Lino Days at Sunrise Park August 17 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Sponsored by: Lino Lakes Lions & Lionesses and Lino Lakes Recreation Department Starts at 9:30 — 11:30 - Limit 8 entries per class. 4&5years- 6&7 years- 8&9years- 10& 11 years- 12& 13years 15, 16, 17 years - 18, 19, 20, 21 years - 22 - 39 years - 40 years and over. Fee $2.00 each entry. Trophies for each class. Lino Lakes Lions — 784-6697. 1:00 till out. Will take things on consignment also. Donate to the auction call: Al — 786-4125 or Ray — 784-6697. Register: 9:00 —11:30 a.m. at Park. Volleyball — $10.00 per team - Horseshoes — $3.00 per person (co-rec men & women) Softball league games — afternoon Barry — 464-5562 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Food Wagon • Beer Stand . Games •Scouts Youth Organizations Q► S Whopper Hooper Lioness Linda for more information — 786-5837