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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/2022 Environmental Board Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Sullivan called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on May 4, 2022. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was adjusted to include discussion item 6C regarding the possible implementation of No Mow May. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Parsons made a MOTION to approve the February 23, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Ms. Holmes. Motion carried 4 – 0. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:33 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed at 6:33 p.m. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Otter Lake Animal Care Center Conditional Use Permit Amendment & Site Plan Review Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. DATE: May 4, 2022 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:41 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Lindsay Buchmeier, Shawn Holmes, Jonathan Parsons MEMBERS ABSENT: Ella McNulty, Cassie Cavegn, Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT: Andy Nelson Environmental Board May 4, 2022 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Otter Lake Animal Care Center is located at 6848 Otter Lake Road. Dr. Wayne Scanlan, the applicant, is proposing to construct a 2,850 sq. ft. addition to the existing 4,000 sq. ft. building. The applicant is also proposing to expand the existing parking lot. The current site is approximately 1.51 acres. The Board briefly discussed the location of the trash enclosure and the on-site storm water pond. Overall, the Board supported staff’s recommendations. Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to recommend the Otter Lake Animal Care Center conditional use permit amendment and site plan review be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Parsons. Motion carried 4 – 0. B. Otter Crossing 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat and Tidal Wave Auto Spa Conditional Use Permit & Site Plan Review Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. Tyme Properties, LLC. submitted a land use application for a preliminary plat for Otter Crossing 2nd Addition in order to create two (2) commercial lots. Bowman submitted a separate land use application for a conditional use permit and site plan review for a commercial car wash called Tidal Wave Auto Spa which will be located on Lot 1 of the preliminary plat. Mr. Parsons asked if Tidal Wave Auto Spa would be able to recycle the stormwater runoff through the car wash system. Mr. Nelson said he would investigate whether or not recycling the stormwater could be a viable option. Ms. Buchmeier asked, since the holding pond is located at the end of the street, will the street forever remain a dead end. Mr. Nelson explained it is unlikely the street will remain a dead end. He added the City’s engineering team will ultimately be responsible for the development of the street. Ms. Buchmeier inquired if there are any rare and unique species on the property. Mr. Nelson said Blanding’s turtles have been found nearby. He recommended the Board add a recommendation to add protections pertinent to Blanding’s turtles. Chair Sullivan referred to Caribou Coffee’s landscaping to ask Mr. Nelson how tree planting, appropriate spacing of trees, and the removal of diseased trees will be handled for the Tidal Wave Auto Spa site. Environmental Board May 4, 2022 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Nelson explained Caribou Coffee’s landscaping has not yet received final acceptance. He stated it is his responsibility to conduct the final review of the landscaping for all projects to ensure the plantings are alive and the landscaping matches the approved plan. Regarding the spacing of trees, he said open space is typically reserved for underground utilities and for access to stormwater ponds. Ms. Buchmeier made a MOTION to recommend the preliminary plat for Otter Crossing 2nd Addition and the conditional use permit and site plan review for Tidal Wave Auto Spa be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council subject to conditions listed in the staff report including two additional recommendations from the Board to add applicable protections for Blanding’s turtles and to implement the reuse of stormwater though the car wash system. Motion was supported by Ms. Holmes. Motion carried 4 – 0. C. No Mow May Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. No Mow May is an intiative which promotes avoiding the mowing of lawns during the month in order to provide additional flowers which benefit pollinator species. Ms. Buchmeier asked if City Council approves the No Mow May initiative, would parks and City property be included. Mr. Nelson informed the Board they could make the recommendation to include parks and City property within the initivative; however, he cautioned such recommendation may not be approved by City Council since those spaces are often rented and utilized by sporting groups. Chair Sullivan made a MOTION to recommend support of the No Mow May initiative by suspending tall grass ordinance enforcement for the month of May in order to benefit pollinators. Motion was supported by Ms. Holmes. Motion carried 4 – 0. VII. UPDATES A. General Updates Mr. Nelson informed the Board of Mary Fogarty’s retirement from the City after 27 years. He expressed his appreciation working with Ms. Fogarty and thanked her specifically for her work with the community gardens and the City’s annual tree sale. Mr. Nelson also gave the Board a verbal update regarding the EAB grant. He stated all of the diseased trees and stumps have been removed and the new bare root trees have been planted, mulched, and watered. Environmental Board May 4, 2022 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES B. Recycling Update Mr. Nelson informed the Board interviews for the Recycling Intern position have been conducted and upon acceptance of the offer, the intern will start within a few weeks. C. Other Business Ms. Holmes asked about the status of the proposed development by Anderson Companies on the corner of Lake Drive and Main Street and if any updates will be provided to the various Boards. Mr. Nelson said he would look into her inquiry and provide the Board with an update at next month’s Environmental Board meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. Buchmeier. Motion carried 4 – 0. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant