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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/2022 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. on August 10, 2022. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wipperfurth made a MOTION to approve the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Neil Evenson. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. V. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. Nathaniel Chapman, property owner of 7785 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, expressed concern to the Board over the rezoning of his 7785 Lake Drive property from Industrial to General Business, and the City of Lino Lakes seemingly unwillingness to work with prospective buyers of his 7785 Lake Drive property. Mr. Chapman submitted to the Board a document which states that since October of 2021, nineteen business have inquired to operate in the City of Lino Lakes but have failed to do so because of the City of Lino Lakes current zoning and proposed zoning ordinance updates. DATE: August 10, 2022 TIME STARTED: 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED: 10:11 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Tralle (Chair), Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech, Michael Root, Perry Laden, Neil Evenson STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Kelsey Gelhar, Harrison Maxwell Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Staff requested a list of the nineteen businesses to review and get back to the Board on a later date. Chair Tralle asked for staff comments regarding Mr. Chapman’s concerns. Mr. Grochala discussed the City’s involvement regarding these property inquiries. Chair Tralle directed Staff to report back to the Board with an update on the City’s interactions with these business inquiries Staff requested to receive the names of the nineteen businesses from Mr. Chapman. Carl Burg, 84 Willow Pond Trail, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, asked if Staff could deliver a report to the Board in a weeks’ time, instead of a month, if Staff received contact information of the nineteen businesses. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:58 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Kwik Trip Conditional Use Permit Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Kwik Trip, submitted a land use application for the construction of a new 11,800 sf Kwik Trip motor fuel station and car wash located at the southwest quadrant of CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) and CSAH 49 (Hodgson Road). Staff recommended approval of Kwik Trip motor fuel station with commercial car wash Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Building Plan Review subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Boards Comments Mr. Root asked Staff how many daily deliveries could be expected to the site per day. Ms. Larsen stated that Staff did not receive such information from the applicant, but the Board could ask the applicant representative at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Root asked Staff why there will be such a relatively high number of parking stalls on the site for a motor fuel station. Ms. Larsen stated the proposed number of parking stalls will be necessary for retail operations on the site. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Laden asked Staff if the southern section of the property will be developable, and if not, is The City of Lino Lakes missing out on the opportunity of connecting Sandhill Drive to Pine Hollow Drive. Ms. Larsen stated that Staff is not recommending connecting Sandhill Drive to Pine Hollow Drive at this time but a future connection of both streets is still possible. Mr. Vojtech asked Staff if there are any other twenty four hour gas stations in Lino Lakes. Staff stated there is no limitation on operating hours for motor fuel stations in Lino Lakes, and all motor fuel stations could operate for twenty four hours if they so choose. Mr. Vojtech asked Staff to clarify the operating hours of the proposed car wash. Staff stated that the operating hours of the car wash will also be twenty four hours. Mr. Vojtech stated that he would like to the Board to further explore the operating hours of the car wash. Applicant Comments Dean George, 1626 Oak Street, La Crosse, WI 54602, stated that Kwik Trip is happy to be in Lino Lakes and intends to create between twenty five and forty jobs for the store. Mr. Root asked the applicant how many daily deliveries could be expected to the site per day. Mr. George clarified that every Kwik Trip store will get one grocery truck a day and one to two tanker trucks a week. Mr. George also provided further clarification to Mr. Roots question pertaining to the sites parking stall count. Mr. George stated that Kwik trip will comply with any hour of operation enforcement for the proposed car wash. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:42 p.m. Jan Kreminski, 248 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, stated concern with the potential increase in foot traffic into the Pine Hollow development from the site. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Carl Burg, 84 Willow Pond Trail, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 posed to the Board that the carwash be relocated to the other side of the building. Jared Pennoyer, 227 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, recommended the integration of a berm or evergreen trees into the site plan to act as screening between the Pine Hollow development and the proposed Kwik Trip. Mr. Pennoyer also stated concern with the increased traffic to the area and with the number of parking stalls. Mr. Pennoyer expressed that he believes there are too many parking stalls and individuals would have a difficult time maneuvering through the site. Mr. Pennoyer also stated that he would like to see car wash operations cease at 9:00 P.M. Daniel Celotta, 256 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, stated concern with the twenty four hour operation of the motor fuel station. Mr. Celotta asked if there will be further development on the south side of the property. Mr. Celotta also stated that he would like the integration of a berm or fence to act as screening between the Pine Hollow development and the proposed Kwik Trip. Nathan Miles, 229 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, echoed previous comments relating to screening, parking, and hours of operations for the proposed motor fuel station and car wash. Mr. Miles asked for clarification about the traffic study, specifically if traffic to and from Centennial high school was factored into the report. Tom Schmidt, 223 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, echoed previous comments relating to screening, parking, and hours of operations for the proposed motor fuel station and car wash. Mr. Schmidt also asked for more clarification on the proposed retaining pond. Sara Wirkkala, 209 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, also asked if traffic to and from Centennial high school was factored into the traffic study report. Ms. Wirkkala voiced approval for the proposed trail to the site. Daniel Alberts, 6681 Sandhill Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, stated he believes there is an overabundance of motor fuel stations in the area. Mr. Alberts also stated that he has concern with runoff from the site and potential flooding scenarios due to high levels of rainfall from larger storm events. Jan Kreminski, 248 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, voiced concern pertaining to increased traffic at the intersection of CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) and CSAH 49 (Hodgson Road). Chefei Chen, 225 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, proposed a ten foot high wall could be constructed between the Pine Hollow development and the proposed Kwik Trip. Ms. Chen also voiced concerns relating to potential oil spills on the site. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Steve Breivik, 219 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, stated that he does not want the Kwik Trip to be developed and there is an overabundance of motor fuel stations in the area. Eric Brix, 223 Pine Hollow Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014, stated that he does not want the Kwik Trip to be developed. Mr. Brix stated concern that his property value will decrease after the development of Kwik Trip. Chair Tralle addressed all concerns raised by residents. Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Kwik Trip Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Building Plan Review subject to conditions listed in the staff report, with the inclusion of carwash operating hours from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained VII. ACTION ITEMS B. PUBLIC HEARING: Belland Farms Second Addition Preliminary Plat and New Horizon Academy Conditional Use Permit Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The property owner, Rehbein Properties, is preliminary platting one 1.57 acre commercial lot for the purpose of constructing a 12,027sf commercial day care facility. The name of the preliminary plat is Belland Farms Second Addition. The name of the day care facility is New Horizon Academy. Staff recommended approval of Belland Farms Second Addition Preliminary Plat and New Horizon Academy Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Board Comments Mr. Wipperfurth asked if the differed parking stalls are included into total stall count. Ms. Larsen stated that there will be a differed parking agreement recorded against the property and if the City determines more parking is required, the applicants will have to incorporate the differed parking stalls. Mr. Wipperfurth asked if picket fence qualifies as screening. Ms. Larsen said picket fencing does not count as screening. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Laden professed his approval of the building’s architecture. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 8:55 p.m. There was no one present for the public hearing. Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:56 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Mr. Wipperfurth made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Belland Farms Second Addition Preliminary Plat and New Horizon Academy Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained C. PUBLIC HEARING: Rehbein Site Development Prep Conditional Use Permit Ms. Gelhar, Engineer, presented the staff report. Ryan Companies submitted a Land Use Application for a conditional use permit for earth moving and stockpiling on the properties located on 21st Avenue South (PID #24-31-22-24-0002 and #24-31-22-24-0009). This application is separate from the Rehbein Black Dirt CUP (CU 2022-001) that is also at this location. The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to place approximately 70,000 to 120,000 cubic yards (CY) of suitable fill material to make developable building pads with proper drainage and stormwater management. The stockpile locations for the building pads would be up to 12 feet higher than the existing grade of the site. Two separate stockpiles are proposed to avoid floodplain and wetland impacts. Staff recommended approval of Rehbein Site Development Prep Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions listed in the staff report Board Comments Mr. Wipperfurth asked for clarification on Staffs condition on vehicles entering and leaving the site adhering to the 9-ton road weight restriction. Mr. Grochala clarified that the 9-ton road weight restriction is per axle and not total weight of vehicle. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 9:10 p.m. There was no one present for the public hearing. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 9:11 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Rehbein Site Development Prep Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Lake and Main Redevelopment Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Tim Marcos, Anderson Companies, reviewed his project narrative and explained the layout and specific challenges with site. He explained that Anderson Companies would like to get the Boards input on commercial use, access, and financial assistance. Board Comments Board discussed housing, architectural standards, commercial use, access, and site cleanup. Overall the Board was supportive of continuing to work with Anderson Companies on the redevelopment project. B. Zoning Ordinance Update (Architecture, Rural Cluster and Summary) Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Board Comments Board and Staff discussed changes to rural cluster developments. Mr. Root provided examples of rural cluster development ordinance from Baltimore County, Maryland and Spokane, Washington to aid Staff’s goal of redefining Rural Cluster Developments in the City of Lino Lakes. The Board and Staff discussed Classes of Materials updates. Mr. Wipperfurth raised concerns regarding thin brick veneer being removed as a Class 3 material and falling under the same designation as brick, a class 1 material. Mr. Wipperfurth stated that thin brick is not as durable as brick. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Laden stated that thin brick is just as durable as cultured stone, which is designated as a Class 1 material. Board and Staff discussed the adjustment to base, middle, and cap requirements. Staff stated that base, middle, and cap requirements now only apply to commercial, public educational, and religious buildings. Industrial buildings no longer have this requirement. Board and Staff discussed logistics on The Boards review process of Ordinance updates. C. Robinson Sod Farm EAW Update Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report Mr. Grochala stated that the information provided in the Robinson Sod Farm EAW was prepared by the development team and reviewed by City Staff, the City’s Engineer, and WSB & Associates and determined to be complete. Mr. Grochala subsequently stated that the City Council authorized distribution of the document for a 30 day public comment period. During the 30 day period, all interested parties may submit written comments to the City. At the end of the 30 day period, the City reviews all of the public comments, as well as the content of the EAW to determine whether the project needs further changes or analysis. The City will prepare a written response to all substantive comments received during the public comment period. Once completed the City Council will determine if potential impacts of the project are significant enough to require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. If not, the Council will adopt a finding of no significant impact and the environmental review process ends. The developer may then begin to prepare the design of the project and the land use application information. Board Comments Mr. Grochala provided clarifications on the Robinson Sod Farm EAW to the Board. D. Project Updates Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects. IX. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 p.m. Motion was supported by Evenson. Motion carried 6 – 0. Planning & Zoning Board August 10, 2022 Page 9 APPROVED MINUTES Respectfully submitted, Harrison Maxwell, Community Development Intern