HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/1973 P&Z MinutesJune 20, 1973
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was
called to order on June 20, 1973 at 8:05 by Chairman McLean. Members
present; Shearen, Nadeau, Hill. Absent: Karth, Keiling, Farrand. Mr.
Marier was also present.
Mr. Hill moved to accept the minutes of the May 16, 1973 meeting as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried.
Mr. Fran Burque was scheduled to appear but due to a death in the family
was not here. The Clerk was instructed to write him a letter ext laining
the necessary steps to be taken for a special use permit to remove top
soil. Also, to send him a copy of the Ordinance pertaining to this sort
of operation. He will be rescheduled for the next meeting.
Mr. Weiss, from North- Northeast Realty, was here to ask about the use of
the Schwenk) property located at Orange Street and Old Highway #8. He
has a prospective buyer for the building and needed information as to the
requirements of the Village. The main concern was the use of Orange and
"Maple streets by the heavy equipment. He was told that these streets
would not stand up under use by units as heavy as the ones this company
would have.
Mr. Weiss explained that this is not a salvage company. They go to train
derailments and put the cars back on the tracks. Tney would use this
building as a parking spot for their equipment. The fence now in place
would probably be removed. They would relandscape the area. He had
talked with a gentleman from Waseca, where one such operation is located at
the present time and found no adverse feeling for them in that area.
They felt that the company was an asset to the community.
There was discussion as to the axal weight of these rips and what the
legal weight limit was for the State. Mr. McLean suggested, as a
Possibility, that the company bring the side streets up to specs for
their equipment and submit a complete plan to the P &Z. Mr. Marier agreed
this would be the most feasible plan. He also felt that the maintanence
of the streets after un- oradinca would be assumed by the Vi i laae.
Mr. Damagala appeared before the Board seeking information as to the
possibility of establishing a manufacturing plant for racing boats. He
needs access to a lake for testing_ of the boats. He has been looking
at property from County Road J to the north end of Peltier Lake. There
was also discussion of using George Watch Lake, at least the North end of
the lake. He said he only needs about 18' of water to test the racers.
He felt that the hours that testing could be done could be limited to
certain hours oer day. If it is done on Peltier, then he would a home
on the lake in order to have access.
Mr. Hill asked how many boats his company builds per year. Mr. Damagala
said about 300. They build hiohly specialized racing boats. Their plant
is now located in New Brighton and they need more space. They have
24,000 sq. ft. and employ about 40 people. They cannot use more people
because of the limited space. He felt that in time the entire operation
could be moved to Lino Lakes.
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Mr. Damagala also had talked to Anoka County about the possibility of
building a stadium on the North end of George watch Lake and using that
part for speed boat racing. The Board was interested to get the reaction
of the County Park Board on this suggestion. This would be tied into
the overall Open Space Park Plan. The members of the P &Z told him that
in no way would this sort of operation be considered. This proposed
park is to be 90% passive use.
There was more discussion as to his building, the amount of land necessary
and when sewer and water would be available in certain areas. Mr. Dar ag.11 1
had no definite plans, he was seeking information.
There was a gentleman inquiring on the steps for rezoning the back of a
lot located on highway /149 to commercial. He was advised to contact M.
Locher.
Mr. Shearen moved to adjourn at 10:35 P. M. Seconded by tir. McLean. Aye.