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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1969 P&Z MinutesThe regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Commission held on September 17, 1969, was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman McLean with all members present except Stanley, Jester and Councilman Cardinal. Also present were Councilman Jaworski and Attorney Locher and a good -sized audience. No one was present from Naegele Outdoor Advertising who had previously requested a public hearing. Mr. Rehbein and ltd. Karth stated that they had been unable to meet to study the Uniform Bldg. Code and also that Mr. Jester did not wish to remain on the committee. Mr. McLean appointed Mr. Husnik to fill in on the committee. Mr. Rehbein moved to recommend to the Council that they delay action on the Uniform Building Code for Lino Lakes for one more month until the Planning Board Committee has a chance to meet together with the Building Inspector and study the code in depth. Seconded by Mr. Kelling Carried. Three gentlemen were present from the Minnesota Mobile Home Association at the request of Mr. Gotwald. They stated that just recently the Minnesota Legislature had allowed 14' x 68t trailers in Minnesota. In most cases the taxes on the new trailers are from $145 -160 per year with the park owner paying a large amount in real estate taxes every year. The average number of school age children in each mobile home is .025 nationwide. Much discussion was held on buffer zones, fire hazards, ordinances, etc. The men were thanked for coming. At 9:00 p.m. the public hearing for Acton Construction Company was opened with many interested neighbors in the audience. Affidavits of posting and mailing had been received. Mr. Paul Miller wished to have 140 acres near Main Street and Interstate 35E rezoned to commercial. He had no specific plans for this land and stated the main problem in development was the lack of a sewer system. Mr. Kelling moved that the public hearing for Acton Construction Company be continued for a period of six months during which time Mr. Miller could have time to develop his ideas and come up with more concrete evidence of what commercial establishments would build on the re- zoned property. The Planning Board recommended the Council act likewise. Seconded by Mr. Husnik. Carried. A representative in the audience from B.W. and Leo Harris Company, adjoining property owners, stated that he wished to get together with Mr. Miller and other interested property owners and try to solve the sewer situation. The public hearing for Acton was closed. Mr. McLean presented a sign ordinance which he and Mr. Kelling had worked out and were recommending to the Board for possible action. They also presented for the Council's IMO a list of suggested fees and the sign permit application blank. Mr. Kelling moved to present the sign ordinance to the Council to hand over to the pr•per ,r.( -- fessional men for examination and possible approval. Seconded by Mr. Rehbein. Carried. Mr. Tom VanHousen took the floor to state that he was paying a surprise visit to the Board meeting and that he had been favorably impressed by the actions of the Board this evening. He stated that from his observations so far the Village is an excellent one for development and the Board and the Council should consider it a challenge. Mr. VanHousen read a list of criteria that the Board should request of anyone requesting re- zoning of land such as a topographical map showing details of recreational area, parking area, landscaping, sewers, etc. and architectural plans including colors, etc. ( a copy of the suggested requirements before requesting mooning is on file in the Clerk's office.) Mr. Karth presented the problem of a roadway to his neighbor's house and was instructed to discuss it with the Attorney. The minutes of the August 20, 1969 meeting were approved as written. Mr. Kelling moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m., seconded by Mr. Husnik. Carried.