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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/2022 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 June 29, 2022. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sullivan approved the agenda as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to approve the May 4, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Parsons. Motion carried 7 – 0. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed at 6:35 p.m. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Villas on Vicky PUD Concept Plan Review Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. DATE: June 29, 2022 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:49 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Lindsay Buchmeier, Shawn Holmes, Jonathan Parsons, Ella McNulty, Cassie Cavegn Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT: Andy Nelson, Tori Philippi Environmental Board June 29, 2022 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES The applicant, Ranger Development, submitted a land use application for a PUD Concept Plan for a proposed residential development west of the intersection of Lake Drive and Kelly Street. The applicant would like flexibility to adjust lot sizes and setbacks. There are 23 single unit townhomes proposed on the 4.9 acre site. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan proposes constructing a trail through the site. In lieu of this and keeping in mind the density of the proposed development, Chair Sullivan asked if there would be room for a trail. He also asked if there are trails currently in the area. Mr. Nelson said there are no trails along Lake Drive currently. He explained since the applicant is requesting PUD flexibility, the applicant will be required to provide a public benefit and a trail would fufill that requirement. Chair Sullivan asked where the site’s stormwater runoff would be directed. Mr. Nelson explained the site is meeting the rate and volume requirements for stormwater runoff and they will not contribute runoff to nearby ponds. Mr. Schwartz and Ms. Cavegn asked if there would be enough room on the site for a trail and stormwater management. Mr. Nelson stated the applicant will need to revise their plans to include more open space in order to meet the requirements for a PUD. Once more open space is incorportated, there should be sufficient space for a trail, various plantings, and stormwater management. Ms. Buchmeier questioned if a middle turn lane would need to be constructed in order for residents to be able to turn onto Vicky Lane from Lake Drive. She expressed concern with the alignment of Vicky Lane and Kelly Street. She also asked what the City anticipates the traffic volume will look like. Mr. Nelson stated the traffic will be reviewed by city and county engineers. He noted the alignment of Vicky Lane with Kelly Street is done to limit the number of accesses onto Lake Drive which increases the level of safety. Jon Blattman, 4247 117th Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55449, with Ranger Development, said he spoke with the county and they forsee no issues with residents exiting Vicky Lane. Mr. Blattman noted the county mentioned the possibility of adding a turn lane from Lake Drive to Vicky Lane. He commented implenting a 6 ft. high buffer around the development would not work as it would inhibit proper drainage and access for mowing. Regarding the trail, Mr. Blattman said he is unsure where the trail could be located due to the homeowners to the north of the site and since it is not known what will be constructed on the vacant lot to the south. Environmental Board June 29, 2022 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Schwartz asked Mr. Blattman if he considered doing an attached product with the same number of units as this would allow for more open space. Mr. Blattman said having more open space can create more HOA problems and more mowing. He noted he has considered removing one lot in order to widen a few more lots. He commented each house will be individually designed. There will be some two story homes, but the majority of the homes in the development will be one story. Mr. Schwartz asked Mr. Blattman why he chose a detached product instead of an attached product. Mr. Blattman stated he is not fond of attached products. He envisioned this community would be reminiscent of the neighborhoods he saw as a kid. City staff and the Board recommended the applicant consider creating a trail on the site that dead ends for future development. Mr. Schwartz made a MOTION to recommend the Villas on Vicky PUD Concept Plan be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Ms. Holmes. Motion carried 7 – 0. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. MS4 Annual Report and Public Comment Opportunity Since 2006, the City of Lino Lakes has operated its storm sewer systems via the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) general permit. In order to continue its operation of the storm sewer systems, the City is required to submit an annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) report. Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, reviewed the 2021 activity report with the Board. There was no one present for the MS4 public comment opportunity. VIII. UPDATES A. Introducing new Recycling Intern Tori Philippi Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, introduced Tori Philippi to the Board. Ms. Philippi will serve as the City’s Recycling Intern. B. Recycling Updates Tori Philippi, Recycling Intern, informed the Board of recycling updates. Ms. Philippi stated there were 174 participants in the Recycling Saturday event held on June 17, 2022. Of the 174 participants, 25 participants contributed to paper Environmental Board June 29, 2022 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES shredding. As of June 28, 2022, there are 449 participants enrolled in the organics program. Ms. Philippi noted a new organics enclosure for Sunrise Park is in the early planning stages, and its construction would be dependent upon a County grant program for funding. C. General Updates Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, informed the Board the City received a $10,000 grant from Anoka County and Minnesota Waste Wise in order to equip the Rookery with solid waste, organics, and recycling bins. Mr. Nelson also stated on June 27, 2022, Bald Eagle Boulevard was temporarily closed in order to remove around 10 dead ash trees. On Woodridge Lane, a willow tree was removed in order to clear a storm drain outlet. Mr. Nelson gave the Board a verbal update regarding the EAB grant. He also shared the City received a clean water grant to purchase 160 to 180 smart irrigation controllers. IX. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Schwartz made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. Buchmeier. Motion carried 7 – 0. Respectfully submitted, Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant