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APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Vice Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at
6:31 p.m. on February 9, 2022.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The order of the agenda was adjusted. Discussion item 7A was moved ahead of action
item 6B.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to approve the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 3 – 0. Mr. Laden and Mr. Evenson
abstained.
V. OPEN MIKE
Vice Chair Root declared Open Mike at 6:34 p.m.
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 – 0. Vice Chair Root abstained.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Rehbein’s Black Dirt Conditional Use Permit
DATE: February 9, 2022
TIME STARTED: 6:31 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 8:28 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech
Michael Root, Neil Evenson, Perry Laden
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Tralle (Chair)
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Kelsey Gelhar,
Janele Waterman
Planning & Zoning Board
February 9, 2022
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Ms. Gelhar, Assistant City Engineer, presented the staff report.
The applicant, Gerald Rehbein, submitted a land use application for a conditional use
permit for earth moving/black dirt stockpile. The black dirt stockpile is currently
located at 6921 21st Avenue S, Centerville, Minnesota. The applicant is proposing to
relocate the black dirt stockpile to the properties located on 21st Avenue South (PID
#24-31-22-24-0002, #24-31-22-24-0008, #24-31-22-24-0009). Once the dirt has
been moved to the Lino Lakes site, the operation in Centerville will cease. The
material from the stockpile will be available for sale during the summer months from
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Staff recommended approval of Rehbein’s conditional use permit for earth
moving/black dirt stockpile subject to conditions listed in the staff report.
The Board discussed the location of the black dirt stockpile and routine street
sweeping.
Applicant’s Comments
Jon Rausch, 5229 Minnetoga Terrace, Minnetonka, MN 55343, with Cushman &
Wakefield said the black dirt will be onsite for twelve months or less and they will
not be bringing in more dirt.
Joe Radach, 3890 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Blaine, MN 55449, with Carlson
McCain, stated the black dirt pile will be positioned to meet the setback
recommendations of 80 ft. and 50 ft. He added a street sweeper will be continually
onsite ensuring the streets are swept. He shared that Matt Rehbein anticipates moving
the entire dirt pile from Centerville to Lino Lakes in less than two weeks.
Mr. Laden asked why the black dirt is being moved from Centerville to Lino Lakes
and how many truckloads of dirt will be moved per day.
Mr. Rausch said the dirt is being moved because a client will be purchasing the
Centerville property.
Randy Rehbein said he heard there will be five truckloads of dirt moving each day.
Vice Chair Root declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m.
There was no one present for the public hearing.
Mr. Wipperfurth made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. Motion
was supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 4 – 0. Vice Chair Root abstained.
Mr. Wipperfurth made a MOTION to recommend approval of Rehbein’s conditional
use permit for earth moving/black dirt stockpile subject to conditions listed in the
Planning & Zoning Board
February 9, 2022
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staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 – 0. Vice
Chair Root abstained.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Zoning Ordinance Update – New Zoning Districts, Agritourism and
Breweries/Distilleries, Kendra Lindahl, Landform
Ms. Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the staff report. She requested feedback
from the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the proposed new districts,
agritourism, and changes to liquor standards.
The Board recommended allowing printing presses and publishing facilities within
industrial districts, eliminating the food services requirement for hotels, removing the
community supported agriculture section, and adding a separate definition for wine,
cider, and mead to the liquor standards.
Doug Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, Waldoch Farm, stated he met with City staff to discuss
agritourism. He said he believes community supported agriculture is agriculture and
not necessarily agritourism which is more geared towards entertainment. He
requested staff remove the community supported agriculture section.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
B. Gateway Development Studies
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
At the January 12th Planning and Zoning Board meeting, Board Member Michael
Root requested the Board discuss master planning at tonight’s meeting in order to
make a recommendation to City Council regarding proposed study initiatives.
The Board discussed monument signs and which areas of the City to prioritize for
master planning studies in order to make a recommendation to City Council.
Comments were also made about ensuring the master plans are not excessively
detailed.
Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend City Council fund master planning
studies for the following areas, in order of priority: Main Street from 21st Avenue to
24th Avenue, Main Street and Lake Drive, and Main Street and Sunset Avenue.
Motion was supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 4 – 0. Vice Chair Root
abstained.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
B. Project Updates
Planning & Zoning Board
February 9, 2022
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Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wipperfurth made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion was
supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 4 – 0. Vice Chair Root abstained.
Respectfully submitted,
Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant