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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1990 P&Z Minutes1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 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: Chairperson Fred Chase, Board Members, Al Robinson, Monika Slatten, Robert King, and John Bergeson. Also present were: Mayor, Harold Bisel; City Planner, John Miller; City Engineer, Dan Boxrud; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Page 1, last paragraph. Change one of the six findings of fact, to all of the six findings of fact. Page 3, paragraph 2, instead of who is, it should read who considered themselves Page 3, paragraph 8, instead of the "trigger mechanism ", it should read: a "trigger mechanism ". MOTION: Bob King moved to approve the April 12th Design Review Board Minutes. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A CONCEPT PLAN FOR HIGHLAND MEADOWS, JACK MENKVELD. Jack Menkveld approached the board. He purchased approximately 9 acres in the south half of Section 8. The property is north of 77th Street and west of Country Lane. Dan Boxrud reviewed this plat, He stated that this property is currently zoned suburban residential, although the comprehensive plan indicates that this property should develop with an industrial use. Menkvelds proposed use would be R -1, and would be inconsistent with both the comprehensive plan and the current zoning. Dan Boxrud stated that if the property was to develop as an R -1 use, 9 out of the 28 lots would require variances to width, depth, or area requirements. He added that the site is not adjacent to sanitary sewer, and the extension schedule is unknown at this time. Also there is a pole barn on the site that deters lot lines. Mr. Boxrud felt that this proposal should not be encouraged unless the following occurs: 1. The comprehensive plan would need to be amended to show the property to have a planned use of single family residential. Page 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 2. The zoning would need to be changed to R -1. 3. The existing pole barn would need to be removed to eliminate many variances. 4. The timing of sanitary sewer extension should be known prior to preliminary plat approval. John Miller felt that on the positive side, this proposal would eliminate many miscellaneous materials on the site and it would clean up the area. John Bergeson stated that a proposal will be seeking council approval on the 14th of May to complete a land use study on the two freeway interchanges in the city. Bergeson thought this study would be extended to this property and may recommend some buffer zones in this area. If this area is included in the study it is possible that the comprehensive plan may be amended. Mr. Bergeson felt that the board should wait to proceed with any decisions affecting this property until the study is completed. Jack Menkveld said that time was a factor. The Husniks (owners of the property) will not wait much longer to hold onto the purchase agreement. John Miller explained that the study will be completed in August. MOTION: John Bergeson moved to table the concept plan of Highland Meadows until the design review board meets in June. Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion was approved. John Miller stated that he will visit with Jack Menkveld and the Husniks and discuss changes in the proposed plan. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT, BIRCH WOODS, MONTAIN PROPERTY, APPLICATION #90 -18 AND VARIANCE APPLICATION #90 -30. Mort Huber approached the board, he presented the board members with a new set of drawings with a few changes. This proposal is for the development of an 80 acre parcel south of Birch Street. Access to the site is being proposed from Birch Street. Street connections are also proposed to Chippewa Trail in the Shenandoah 2nd Addition and to the most northerly street in the proposed Pine Ridge Addition, both of these streets being on the west side of the plat. The majority of the traffic from the site will use the West Shadow Lake Drive collector street for ingress and egress to the plat. This street will ultimately be a connection between Birch Street and 62nd Street. Page 2 1 1 1 1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 There are double frontage lots along Birch Street. Dan Boxrud explained that ingress and egress off of Birch Street posses a problem, and driveways leading to Birch Street is dangerous, so double frontage lots are planned. A variance will be required to allow these lots. Grading and drainage and utilities were discussed. Sewer and water will be provided by the Laurene Lift Station when completed. Phase I of Birch Woods is proposed at the north end of the site. This area will have a sewer system, Monika Slatten asked about Army Corp approval. Dan Boxrud explained that a permit has not yet been obtained to make a street connection from Reshanau Lake Estates South, although he feels the Corp will approve Reshanau Lake Estates South along with this plat. John Bergeson asked about the proposed islands within the proposal on Hickory Place and Painted Turtle Road. Dan Boxrud explained that the public works department does not approve of the islands, and asks that they be changed to cul- de -sacs. Mort Huber stated that if the board approves this plat it may be a few years until phase 3 is completed. They will replat phase three at that time if necessary. The Plat has received park board approval. An area in the south east section of the plat is reserved for park land. MOTION: John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of the preliminary plat Birch Woods, Application #90 -18 subject to the redesign of the end of Painted Turtle Road and Hickory Place into cul -de -sacs. Approval is contingent upon meeting the following recommendations made by Dan Boxrud, City Engineer. 1. That a variance be granted for the double frontage lots, provided Lot 12, Block 2 is increased in depth to a minimum of 145 feet measured perpendicularly from Birch Street. 2. A variance needs to be granted for the cul -de -sac having a length of over 500 feet. 3. The grading plan and wetland mitigation plan need to be modified to satisfy city, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Army Corps of Engineer approval criteria considering the necessary street connection to the Reshanau Lake Estates South subdivision and the trail system proposed. Page 3 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 4. After resolution of the utility and drainage issues, the appropriate easements need to be added on the plat. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved. VARIANCE MOTION: John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of Application #90 -30 for: 1. Double frontage lots 2. For the cul -de -sac having a length over 500 feet. at River Birch Place. Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion was approved. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BRANDYWOOD, DENNIS ERICKSON'S PROPERTY, APPLICATION #90 -25 AND VARIANCE, APPLICATION #90- 29. Steve Johnstone from Merilla & Associates is the Project Engineer for Dennis Erickson and Mark Fitzgerald. Mr. Johnstone stated that there have been some changes made to the preliminary plat. Park trails have been added, and a park dedication of 4 1/2 acres is proposed. A variance is also required on the plat due to double frontage lots adjacent to Birch Street. Again, this is because of the danger in having driveway access along Birch Street. Steve Johnstone stated that 70 lots are included in the preliminary plat, and the plat will be constructed in two phases. Dan Boxrud discussed grading and drainage. Along the south border of the plat drain tile is proposed for the westerly half of the plat. The intent is to lower the water table so that the proposed homes can have a full basement. A control structure is proposed to be built under the bike trail to control storm water runoff as the water again exits the plat. From the southeast corner of the plat westerly through Lot 21, a clay groundwater barrier is proposed to be constructed. The intent would be to dam up groundwater coming from the south so it can be picked up by a storm sewer between Lots 17 and 18. Dan Boxrud stated that this may work. If this does not adequately protect the lots from saturated subsoil Boxrud advises that the developer change the homes to split Page 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 walkouts. Dan Boxrud stated that there will be time to observe the clay barrier and determine if it is working as expected. Steve Johnstone stated that he has been working with consultants, and has gone through a considerable amount of analysis to this site, and that all lots would be suitable for split entries. MOTION: Mr. King moved to recommend to the city council approval of Application #90 -25, Preliminary Plat for Brandywood Estates subject to the following: 1. That a variance is granted for the double frontage lots. 2. That a 50 foot wide utility easement be dedicated between Lots 11 and 12, Block 1. 3. If variances are not granted for lot frontages in Block 1, one lot should be eliminated thereby easily accommodating the 50 foot easement. 5. The plat meet park board approval. 6. Agency approvals must be obtained, including Army Corps of Engineers, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Anoka County Highway Department. 7. Allowing 70 lots instead of the originally proposed 73 lots. Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. VARIANCE MOTION: John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of Application #90 -29 for a variance for Brandywood Estates to allow for double frontage lots and for the lot width on Lot 2, Block 1 to be 105 feet. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE AND BUILDING PLAT, #90 -21 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, #90 -22, FOR BRIAN AND LAURIE SODERMAN, FOR ROCK GARDENS NURSERY. Brian Soderman stated that he purchased the Rolland Ford property at 6074 Hodgson Road. He wishes to start a lawn and landscape business. He will be selling landscape timbers, decorative rock, boulders, garden and lawn seed. He plans on installing a permanent wood sign and only using a Page 5 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 reader sign for specials. John Miller stated that the Sodermans should be congratulated on the clean -up work they've completed so far. They have removed the "Ford property" from the top -of -the -list as far as junk is concerned. The westerly half of Ford's old ten acre parcel is zoned "GB" General Business. This is the site of the landscape business. Mr. Miller has recommended certain conditions to assure the business activity is harmonious with the adjacent residential area. The conditional use permit will be reviewed annually. A revised site plan should be completed to submit to council for approval. MOTION: John Bergeson moved to recommend to the city council approval of Application #90 -21 for a Site and Building Plan for Brian and Laurie Soderman for property at 6074 Hodgson Road contingent upon Mr. Miller's recommendations as follows: 1. Outside storage be limited to nursery products including trees, shrubs, rock, lawn ornaments and other material usually associated with this business. 2. Repair and straighten fence on the south side of the property. 3. All electric utility lines be placed underground. 4. removal of all electric utility poles on the property. 5. Repair or removal of wire fence in front (west side) of property. 6. Complete siding of detached garage /storage building near residence. 7. Complete painting of 15 x 30 foot metal shed. 8. Driveway and parking areas be covered with asphalt. Including curbing where appropriate. 9. Boat sales be discontinued. (Soderman explained that he is simply selling his personal boat and not in the business of boat sales). 10. Reader board use be in compliance with the existing sign ordinance. Page 6 1 1 1 1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 11. Removal of two "move -in" structures currently located at rear of property. 12. Completion of Department of Natural Resources grading plan for wetland area (restoration). 13. Eliminate the planned second driveway to Hodgson Road (The city has been trying to limit this access for some time). 14. Construct bins for storage and separation of ornamental rock. 15. Prior to the city council meeting submit a revised site plan for the property showing the revised. 16. All items except #12 be completed within one year. Item #12 be completed in two years. Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MOTION: Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a conditional use permit for Brian and Laurie Soderman, Application #90 -22 for the outside storage and operation of a nursery business at 6075 Hodgson Road providing the following conditions are followed as stated above. Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. REVIEW OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR STEVE AND LINDA BAILEY, APPLICATION #90 -23. Steve Bailey approached the board. He owns a 20 acre parcel of land in the southeast Lino Lakes area adjacent to 20th Avenue South also known as C.R. No. 54. There are no buildings on the property at this time. The applicants wish to split the land into two ten acre parcels for the purpose of sale. The new parcels would measure approximately 333 feet by 1304 feet. MOTION: Robert King moved to recommend to the city council approval of a minor subdivision for land located in Section 26 of Lino Lakes and adjacent to 20th Avenue South as outlined in Application #90 -23. Approval contingent upon payment of the $400.00 park fee. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SHARON GAGE TO EXPAND HER DAY CARE FACILITY. APPLICATION #90 -24. Sharon Gage addressed the board. She and her husband own a Page 7 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 residence in the Lino Air Park. The street address is 359 Thomas Street. The Gages operate a day care facility for 12 children. They are requesting a conditional use permit that would allow the applicants to provide care for 14 children. The city's role here is control of land use not determining what should be done in the area of health and safety. In effect then, there is little if anything the city can do in these requests. MOTION: Robert Kin7 moved to recommend approval to the city council of Application #90 -24 to grant a conditional use permit to Sharon Gage for the operation of a day care facility for 14 children at 359 Thomas Street. The following condition is to be met. 1. All applicable state and county health and safety codes are to be met and all licenses, bonds, insurance and other requirements of state and county government are to be obtained and met. Monika Slatten seconded the motion and the motion was approved. NEW BUSINESS A. Set meeting date to review revised comprehensive plan. The board decided to review the revised comp. plan an hour before the next DRB meeting. The meeting will start at 6:00. B. Set meeting date to review revised zoning ordinance. The board will review sections of the zoning ordinance at a time. At the June DRB meeting Mr. Chase will let the board members know what will be covered. That section will be covered at the July DRB meeting date at 6:00, before the meeting starts. Laura Elken stated that beginning June 13th the design review board will video taped, and be shown live on cable TV. Margaret Strauss and her Son approached the board. They live at 6951 2nd Avenue. They wish build a home and not include an attached garage on the home. They have an unattached garage that was built three years ago. Fred Chase explained that current ordinance states that each new home that is built must have an attached garage. Page 8 1 1 1 1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 9, 1990 The Strausses originally owned a ten acre parcel that they sold to Marcel Eibensteiner and now is included in Parkview Estates. The Strausses obtained two lots. Their current residence is on one lot. They wish to build a house on the other lot. The Strausses visited with Pete Kluegel, the Building Official and John Miller and they suggested that the Strausses do one of the following: 1. Take the garage and attach it to the home. Pete Kluegel said that this can be done. 2. Call the used house people and they could sell the garage for $1,500. This would not be near what has been invested in the three year old garage. 3. Tear it down - no return on the investment of the structure. Mr. Miller stated that the best option is to attach it to the house. For the board to vary on this regulation would be setting precedence. Fred Chase explained that in order for the board to act on this issue they would have to apply formally with a variance. Mr. Chase added that the board does agree with Mr. Miller, and the board probably would not approve the variance. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Page 9