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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2021 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on July 14, 2021. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3 – 0. Mr. Wipperfurth and Mr. Vojtech abstained. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Butler Addition Final Plat DATE: July 14, 2021 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:13 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Tralle (Chair), Michael Root, Neil Evenson, Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech MEMBERS ABSENT: Perry Laden, Jeff Reinert STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Kelsey Gelhar, Janele Waterman, Jessica Eller Planning & Zoning Board July 14, 2021 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Eller, Community Development Intern, presented the staff report. The applicant, Scott Butler, submitted a land use application for a final plat for Butler Addition. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing parcel located at 7870 Meadow View Trail into two (2) single family lots for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single family home off of Lois Lane. The lot is 1.02 gross acres (44,400 sf). Staff recommended approval of the final plat for Butler Addition subject to conditions listed in the staff report. No comments were made by the Board. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of the final plat for Butler Addition subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 4 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. B. Huntson Addition Concept Plan Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicants, Mike and Jennifer Ruhland, submitted a land use application for Concept Plan review. The proposed development is a subdivision of their 4 acre property located at 6149 Ware Road. They are proposing to subdivide the back portion of their lot into approximately 1.5 acres for the purpose of constructing one 6 unit townhome building and one two-family dwelling. Staff requested feedback from the Planning & Zoning Board. Board Comments Mr. Root commented although the property is guided for medium density, R-3 zone is not appropriate given the duplex and the townhomes do not meet the minimum base lot size requirements. Also, since the duplex does not meet the lot width requirement of 100 ft. for R-3, he suggested zoning the parcel R-2 and replacing the duplex with a smaller, single family home. He said constructing detached townhomes or cottage homes instead of the proposed townhomes would be more appropriate given the lot size. He explained the lot width requirement for a single family home is 60 ft., given the size of the lot, three single family homes with 55 ft. wide lots could be constructed if a PUD was granted. Overall, he stated constructing smaller, single family homes would blend better with the surrounding neighborhood and would be more appropriate given the lot size. Mr. Evenson agreed with Mr. Root. He commented there is too much building for the size of the lot. Planning & Zoning Board July 14, 2021 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle stated constructing a 24 ft. wide townhome with a 20 ft. wide garage is not acceptable. He recommended eliminating one of the townhouses and increasing the width of the remaining five townhomes. He also commented the width of the duplex is too narrow and does not meet the minimum base lot size requirement. He agreed with Mr. Root’s recommendation to construct a single family home instead of a duplex. He concluded, regarding the overall concept plan, there are too many homes proposed for the size of the lot. Applicant’s Comments Mark Bigelbach with SFDMG, LLC., 432 Vadnais Lake Dr., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 representing the applicant, agreed with many of the Board’s comments. He said he wanted to present the concept to the Board as soon as possible in order to gather feedback. He assured the Board he and his team would address their concerns and assemble a quality project. He also stated a meeting with the surrounding neighborhood would be conducted in order to address any concerns with the project. Lastly, he thanked City staff for their assistance. Chair Tralle said the Board is not opposed to a new development, however, the size of the buildings and the concept need to be adjusted. He said the Board would be happy to discuss the project in depth once revisions have been made. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Root made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant