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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 11, 2023
5. OPEN MIKE
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Sign Ordinance Amendment
B. Villas on Vicky PUD Revised Concept Plan Review
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
8. ADJOURN
Meeting guidelines on reverse side.
City of Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board
MEETING GUIDELINES
Open Mike – The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When
presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful and follow these guidelines:
• Please address the meeting chair.
• State your name and address for the record.
• Please observe a 4 -minute limit.
• The topic must relate to city business.
• Open Mike is for items not on the agenda.
• A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more – groups will have 8 minutes.
• The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations.
• Rememb er, the meeting is to discuss city business only.
Public Hearing – Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing
segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard.
Typically, a hearing follows these steps:
• The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask
for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings.
• Staff will present their report on the proposal.
• Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal.
• The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to
comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions
about the proposal.
Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding
Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board
Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person
shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board
without the permission of the Presiding Officer.
• After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding
Officer shall close the public hearing.
• The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed.
• The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision.
When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and
state your name and address for the record.
Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action.
Meeting Etiquette
The Planning & Zoning Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in
session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings
or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or
refuse to obey the orders of the Board.
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DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Michael Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m. on January 11, 2023.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Neil Evenson moved to approve the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Nathan Vojtech. Motion carried 5-0.
5. OPEN MIKE
Mr. Root declared open mike at 6:31 p.m.
There were no public comments.
DATE: January 11, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 6:55 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Root, Perry Laden, Neil
Evenson, Nathan Vojtech,
Isaac Wipperfurth
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Kelsey Gelhar, Julie
Whitney
Planning & Zoning Board
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DRAFT MINUTES
Mr. Perry Laden moved to close open mike. Motion was seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Open mike was closed at 6:32 p.m.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Phelps Road Stockpile Interim Use Permit
Ms. Kelsey Gelhar, Assistant City Engineer, presented the staff report.
The applicant, Mr. Mark Smith, submitted a Land Use application for an interim use
permit for earth moving and stockpiling on a property located on Phelps Road (PID #24-
31-22-42-0004). The applicant is requesting approval of an interim use permit to place
approximately 71,000 cubic yards of suitable fill material on the site for use during future
industrial development. The stockpiles are proposed to be up to 15 feet higher than the
existing grade of the site. Three separate stockpiles are proposed.
Mr. Isaac Wipperfurth wanted to know if the permit for the 18 months was for the actual
moving of the soil. Ms. Gelhar stated that it was.
Mr. Evenson wanted to know the reason for two entrances. Ms. Gelhar stated where they
were working it would be good to have two entrances to keep the dirt tracking down.
Mr. Perry Laden asked when they want to remove the stockpiling do they need to acquire
another permit. Ms. Gelhar stated they would have to go back through the process.
Mr. Laden stated we have done these in the past and asked if the contractors were
responsible and if we received any complaints. Ms. Gelhar stated there was a little bit of
tracking when they first started but they have not received complaints.
Mr. Vojtech said he thought there was a guideline for sweeping the streets. Ms. Gelhar
stated she anticipates they have a sweeper to clean up.
Mr. Root invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Mark Smith, 2120 Otter Lake Drive, Lino
Lakes, MN 55110. Mr. Root wanted to know what would be done with the piles when
they are finished. Mr. Smith stated the area is low on material so in anticipation someone
would need material or need a place to put material they would be prepared for either
situation.
Mr. Root asked about road clean up. Mr. Smith stated the sweeper follows the trucks and
the site is clean at the end of the day.
Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
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DRAFT MINUTES
Mr. Vojtech moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. The
public hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
Mr. Laden moved to approve the interim use permit subject to conditions listed in the
staff report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Staff provided an update on projects.
Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
P & Z MEETING DATE: February 8, 2023
REQUEST: PUBLIC HEARING: Sign Ordinance Amendment
CASE NUMBER: N/A
APPLICANTS: City of Lino Lakes
OWNERS: Multiple
BACKGROUND
City Code Chapter 1010: Signs regulates signs. In 2014, the City amended the sign ordinance.
Staff is proposing another amendment to the ordinance to reflect changes that have transpired
from a federal court case. Kristin Nierengarten, attorney with Rupp, Anderson, Squires,
Waldspurger, & Mace, will present the sign ordinance amendment.
ANALYSIS
The main purpose of the revisions to the City’s sign ordinance is to bring the ordinance in line
the U.S. Supreme Court decisio n in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, which determined that content-
based regulation of signs are generally impermissible and could violate the First Amendment. In
short, the court said that government can’t regulate signs based on the communicative intent or
message of those signs. The courts have signaled, however, that concerns for safety can justify
content -based sign regulations and that distinctions can be drawn for on-premise versus off-
premise signs and commercial versus non-commercial signs. The sign ordinance revisions reflect
this evolution in case law.
A secondary goal of revising the sign ordinance is to increase its clarity and readability to ease
administration and enforcement. This includes cutting down on unused definitions, standardizing
language, and addressing potential conflicts or unnecessary language.
For the most part, the revisions are geared toward maintaining the City’s original intent in its
sign regulation, while eliminating disallowed content-based regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign ordinance amendment with input from the
public and Planning & Zoning Board.
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ATTACHMENTS
1.Ordinance No. 01-23 Signs-redline version
2.Ordinance No. 01-23 Signs-clean version
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1st Reading: 10/24/2014 Publication: 11/25/2014
2nd Reading: 11/10/2014 Effective: 12/25/2014
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 09-1401-23
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1010 RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF SIGNS
“The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains".
Section 1. That Chapter 1010 of the Lino Lakes City Code be amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
Section
1010.001 Purpose, intent and findings
1010.002 Definitions
1010.003 Administration and enforcement
1010.004 Non-conforming Signs
1010.005 Prohibited Signs
1010.006 General regulations applicable to all zoning districts Dynamic display sign regulations
1010.007 General regulations applicable to all zoning districtsTemporary Signs
1010.008 Zoning district regulations
1010.009 Substitution Clause
1010.010 Severability
§ 1010.001 PURPOSE, INTENT AND FINDINGS.
(1)Purpose and intent. It is not the purpose or intent of this sign chapter to regulate the message
displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent to regulate any building design or any display not
defined as a sign, or any sign with a message that cannot reasonably be viewed which cannot be viewed
from off the property on which the sign is displayedoutside a building. Rather, the purpose and findings
of the sign chapter are as follows. The sign chapter is intended to establish a comprehensive and
balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe and attractive
community, and the need for effective communications including business identification. It is the intent
of this chapter to promote the health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and image of the community by
regulating signs that are intended to communicate to the public, and to use signs which that meet the
city’s goals by authorizing:
(a) Permanent signs which that establish a high standard of aesthetics;
Attachment 1: Ordinance No. 01-23 Signs-redline version
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(b) Signs which that are compatible with their surroundings;
(c) Signs which that are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that
does not adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
(d) Signs which that are large enough to convey the intended message and to help citizens
find their way to intended destinations;
(e) Signs that are proportioned to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible with,
principal structures;
(f) Permanent signs which that give preference to the on-premise owner or occupant; and
(g) Temporary commercial speech signs and off-premise signs which that provide an
opportunity for special events while restricting signs which that create continuous visual clutter and
hazards at public right-of-way intersections.
(2)Findings. The City of Lino Lakes finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of
the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size, and
maintenance of signs be controlled. Further, the city finds:
(a) Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of
the community;
(b) The manner of installation, location, and maintenance of signs affects the public health,
safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community;
(c) An opportunity for viable identification of community businesses and institutions must
be established;
(d) The safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and other users of public streets and
property is affected by the number, size, location, and appearance of signs that unduly divert the attention
of drivers;
(e) Installation of signs suspended from, projecting over or placed on the tops of buildings,
walks, or other structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to
effective firefighting and other emergency service;
(f) Uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness
of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth;
(g) Uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly
located within or adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street intersections, result in
roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and
pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical flow of information;
(h) Commercial speech signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be
strictly limited in residential zoning districts;
(i) The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected,
subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location, and number; and
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(j) Light pollution creates negative impacts on the community, particularly in residential,
and rural areas.
§ 1010.002 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and terms, when used in this sign chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A ground sign which identifies the name of neighborhood, a
residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex or a commercial or industrial complex consisting
of three or more businesses.
BANNER. A temporary sign made of cloth, flexible plastic or other fabric. National flags, state or
municipal flags or the official flags of any institutions or businesses , except that flags shall not be
considered BANNERS.
COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service, or
entertainment.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A temporary sign identifying a building or construction site, architects,
engineers, contractors or suppliers.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. A sign providing noncommercial directional information about the use or
uses within the development on the property where the sign is located.
DYNAMIC DISPLAY. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to
change, however frequently, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign
or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself or
any other component of the sign. This includes, but is not limited to, a sign display that incorporates a
technology or method allowing the image on the sign face to change without having to physically or
mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating,
revolving, moving, flashing, blinking or animated display, and any display that incorporates rotating
panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, “digital ink,” or any other method or technology
that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. This does not include digital signs with
fixed content that changes less than once per hour, provided that none of the content displayed appears to
have movement or to otherwise change during the minimum one-hour display period.
FLAG. Any cloth, flexible plastic, or fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used
as a symbol of a government, political subdivision or other entity, that is attached along one side to one
pole or attached to a rope on one pole that allows for raising and lowering the flag.
FAÇADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on a building extending from grade to top of the
parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
FLASHING SIGN. An illuminated sign on which the illumination is not kept constant in intensity
or color at all times, when the sign is in use.
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GROUND SIGN. Any permanent, freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams,
or other supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground.
IDENTIFICATION OR NAMEPLATE SIGN. A sign which that bears the name or address or both
of the business or the occupant of the building on which it is located.
ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign which that has an artificial light source directed upon it or which
that has an interior light source.
INSTITUTIONAL SIGN. A permanent sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and other
characteristics of a public or private institution on the site where the sign is located.
MARQUEE AND CANOPY SIGNS. Any message or identification which that is permanently
affixed to a projection or extension of a building or structure, erected in a manner as to provide shelter or
cover over the approach to any entrance of a store, building , or place of public assembly.
MOTION SIGN. A sign which revolves, rotates or moves.
NONCOMMERCIAL SPEECH. Dissemination of messages not classified as commercial speech,
which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public
service, and informational topics.
OFF-PREMISE SIGN. A sign which that directs attention to a business, profession, commodity,
service, or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is
affixed.
ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business or profession or to a commodity,
service, or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is located.
PENNANT. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message
of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
Sometimes called STRINGER.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS. Signs or posters announcing the candidate(s) seeking political
office and/or political issues and/or dates pertinent thereto.
PORTABLE SIGN. A temporary sign with or without copy and graphic that is designed or intended
to be moved or transported that is parked or placed for the primary purpose of displaying the sign to a
public right -of-way. Examples of portable signs include:
Signs designed to be transported byon trailer s or on wheels, with or without text and/or graphics;
Commercial sSigns mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, when the vehicle is parked and
visible from a public right -of-way, except signs that are oneone (1) square foot in area or less identifying
a business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operations of that business.
PROJECTING SIGN. A permanent sign affixed to an exterior wall or roof of a building and which
that is perpendicular to the building wall.
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PYLON SIGN. A permanent, free- standing ground sign erected upon a post or posts, pole or poles.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of property or buildings.
SANDWICH BOARD. A temporary on-premise sign constructed to form an “AA”@ or a tent-like
shape, placed in front of a business to advertise its services or goods.
SIGN. Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration or decoration, flag, banner or other
communication device, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed, or constructed, including associated
brackets, braces, supports, wires, and structures, that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify,
advertise inform, communicate, or otherwise make anything known and that is visible from off the
property on which the sign is located. SIGN shall not mean, and this chapter shall not apply to, any state
or local road signs displayed for the purpose of identifying road construction or for the regulation of traffic
associated therewith.
SIGN AREA. The entire area of a temporary or permanent sign within a single continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface, but excluding any structural or supporting elements
such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams, or standards. For the purpose of this chapterdouble-faced signs,
the maximum square footage of a signsign area shall be computed on the basis of oneone (1) face of any
double faced sign of the sign.
SIGN HEIGHT. Height shall be measured from grade to the uppermost points or level of sign
structure.
TEMPORARY SIGNS. A sign which is designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of
time and is not permanently installed. This includes items such as banners, pennants, flags of other than
a political jurisdiction, beacons, sandwich signs, balloons, or other air or gas filled figures.
WALL SIGN. A permanent sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with
the exposed face to the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of the wall and extending not
more than 15 inches from the building wall face.
§ 1010.003 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
(1)Permit required. No temporary or permanent sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, or
moved in the city without first securing a permit from the city, unless this chapter specifically states
otherwise. The noncommercial speech content of the sign shall not be reviewed or considered in
determining whether to approve or deny a sign permit. The permit owner holder shall be responsible for
all of the requirements of this chapter, including the liability for expense of removal and maintenance
incurred by the city.
(2) Sign permit fees shall be as specified in the city fee schedule. Double permit fees shall be
assessed if the permit is pulled after the sign is placed.
(3)Repairs.
(a) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas around them kept free from
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debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else which that would be an eyesore or nuisance. All signs
must be maintained to prevent the sign from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any ground sign
is removed, the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and
protrusions.
(b) Any sign located in the city which that may now be or hereafter becomes out of order,
rotten, or unsafe and every sign which that shall hereafter be erected, altered, resurfaced, reconstructed,
or moved contrary to the provisions of this sign chapter, shall be removed or otherwise properly secured
in accordance with the terms of this sign chapter by the owners thereof of the sign or by the owners of
the grounds property on which the sign shall standis located, upon receipt of proper notice from the city
to do so so to do, given by the city. No rotten or other unsafe sign shall be repaired or rebuilt except in
accordance with the provisions of this sign chapter and upon proper permit issued by the issuing
authority.
(4)Removal. In the event of the failure of the owner or person, company or corporation or entity
having control of any sign or the owner of the ground property on which the sign is located, to remove or
repair the sign within 60 days after the use is terminated, a notice shall be given and the sign may be
removed by the city at the expense of the owner or manager of the sign or the owner of the ground property
upon which the sign stands.
(5)Violations. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of the
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
§ 1010.004 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
(1) Nonconforming signs. It isThe city recognized recognizes that signs exist within the zoning
districts which that were lawful before this sign chapter was enacted, which would be prohibited, regulated
or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments. It is the intention of this sign chapter
that nonconforming signs shall be allowed to continue to exist, but they shall not be enlarged upon,
expanded or extended, nor be used as the grounds for adding other signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in
the same district. It is further the intent of this sign chapter to permit legal nonconforming signs existing
on the effective date of this sign chapter, or amendments thereto, to continue as legal nonconforming signs
provided the signs are safe, are maintained so as not to be unsightly, and have not been abandoned or
removed subject to the following provisions:
(a) No sign shall be enlarged or altered in a way which that increases its nonconformity;
(b) Should the sign or sign structure be destroyed by any means to an extent greater than 50
%percent of its replacement cost and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the
property was damaged, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this
chapter;
(c) Should the sign or sign structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever,
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is moved;
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(d) No existing sign devoted to a use not permitted by the zoning code in the zoning district
in which it is located shall be enlarged, extended, or moved except in changing the sign to a sign permitted
in the zoning district in which is it located; and
(e) When a structure loses its nonconforming status, all signs devoted to the structure shall
be removed and all signs painted directly on the structure shall be repainted in a neutral color or a color
which that will harmonize with the structure.
§ 1010.005 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Off-premise signs as defined in this chapter, except as otherwise permitted in §§City Code
Section 1010.007006 or 1010.007.
(2) Signs within public road right-of-way, or be affixed to public structures or public utility poles
or boxes or other public equipment, or on other public property except for signs erected or placed by a
government entity with proper authority or controltraffic control signs, public utility signs or signs for
public parks, governmental buildings or other public facilities. A special exception may be granted by the
City Council if road improvements or other public projects include the elimination of an access to a private
property. In these cases, a sign giving directions to the new access may be allowed in the right-of-way.
(3) Signs painted on, attached to, or affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic
natural matter.
(4) Any sign, signal, marking, or device which that purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles
any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or which that
attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which that hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness
of any official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal. Further, no sign shall be installed, which
by reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with proper function or interpretation of any traffic
sign or signal.
(5) Signs with revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers or similar lighted devices.
(6) Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or other access of any building or structure.
(7)Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary purpose of
displaying the sign, except for lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the normal course of
businessPortable signs, except as otherwise permitted in §City Code Section§ 1010.007 1010.007.
(8) Projecting signs which that extend over public property, without except with an encroachment
agreement, which the city may agree to at the city’s discretion.
(9) Roof signs, including signs mounted on a roof surface or projecting above the roof line of a
structure if either attached to the structure or cantilevered over the structure.
(10) Abandoned signs or signs, other than temporary off-premise signs, that advertise an activity,
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business, product , or service no longer available on the premises on which the sign is located.
(11) Pennants or sStringers
(12) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.
§ 1010.006 DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN REGULATIONS
(1) Studies show that there is a correlation between dynamic displays on signs and the distraction of
highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic accidents. Drivers can be distracted not only by a changing
message, but also by knowing that the sign has a changing message. Drivers may watch a sign waiting for
the next change to occur. Drivers are also distracted by messages that do not tell the full story in one look.
People have a natural desire to see the end of the story and will continue to look at the sign in order to
wait for the end. Additionally, drivers are more distracted by special effects used to change the message,
such as fade-ins and fade-outs. Finally, drivers are generally more distracted by messages that are too
small to be clearly seen or that contain more than a simple message. Time and temperature signs appear
to be an exception to these concerns because the messages are short, easily absorbe d and become
inaccurate without frequent changes.
(2) In addition to safety concerns, light pollution creates negative impacts, particularly in rural areas and
residential neighborhoods of the community. The city has adopted regulations of exterior lighting intended
to reduce light pollution. Dynamic displays are by nature very bright and often are installed on highway
signs, many of which are in rural and residential areas in Lino Lakes.
(3) In conclusion, the city finds that any sign containing, in whole or in part, a dynamic display, should
not be allowed in any district except as otherwise set forth in this chapter.
(4) Dynamic display signs. In all districts no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided
for in section § 1010.008 shall be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural, Residential and
Rural – Business Reserve zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non-residential
uses.
§ 1010.007 006 GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS
(1) Signs erected or placed by a government entity with proper authority or control within a public
right -of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes or other public equipment , or on
other public property are allowed in all zoning districts without a permit and are not subject to the limits
or restrictions stated in this sign chapter.
(1)(2) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the
Minnesota State Building Code, as amended, and §City Code Chapter 1003 of City Code.
(2)(3) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are exempt from this chapter, except that no
more than 75 percent5% of any window may be covered by signage and no dynamic display signs shall
be allowed to be displayed in windows. allowed without permits except that dynamic display signs
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including flashing signs are not allowed in windows, regardless of size. No signs shall may be attached to
the exterior of windows.
(3)(4) “No hunting” and “No trespassing” signs are allowed as regulated by M.Sinnesota. Statutes
§§ 97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time. No permit is required.
(4)Illuminated signs are allowed in all zoning districts. Illuminated signs also are allowed in a planned unit
development when the illuminated signs comply with the requirements of this chapter and are part of an approved
comprehensive sign plan.
(5) The source of light for any illuminated sign must be controlled so as not to shine directly
upon or light adjacent property or public right-of-way. Signs which that are not internally illuminated
shall have light fixtures and sources screened from view.
(5)(6) Dynamic display signs. No more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided
for in §City Code Section 1010.008 shall be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural and,
Residential and Rural – Business Reserve zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for
non-residential uses. No dynamic display signs may be placed in windows.
(6)(7) Signs, including individual letters and symbols, shall must not be painted directly to any
exterior building surface be detachable from the building and attached to the exterior building surface by
adhesive or mechanical fasteners. Signs shall not be painted directly on any exterior building surface, but
shall be on a separate frame except for temporary display windows. Sign letters/symbols may be directly
attached to a wall by adhesive or mechanical fasteners..
(7)(8) Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of M.Sinnesota Statutes.
§ 211B.045, as amended, shall apply. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter regulating the
allowed size or number of signs, in city election years, all temporary noncommercial signs of any size
may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten (10) days
following the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding the location of
signs, shall continue to apply.
(8)Temporary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a property in accordance with
§ 1010.008 and the following regulations:
a.Temporary signs are allowed in all districts except that in Rural, Residential, and Rural –
Business Reserve zoning districts temporary signs shall only be allowed for non-residential uses.
b.One temporary sign per property is allowed except that the maximum number of
temporary signs for properties with multi-occupancy buildings shall be one per business, with no more
than three (3) per property displayed at one time.
c.Signs may not be displayed for more than 90 days per calendar year, per property,
except that for properties with multi-occupancy buildings shall be allowed 90 days per tenant per
calendar year. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days.
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d.Signs may not be displayed without a permit. A single permit shall not exceed 30
consecutive days. Each permit must indicate the number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. A
fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the city council is required. The deposit
shall be forfeited if the sign was erected past the date of removal, as indicated on the permit.
e.Permits shall be signed by the property owner and/or property manager.
f.The city has the right to remove the sign at the end of the permit period and collect the
cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
g.The maximum height of a ground mounted temporary sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet
in height as measured from the ground.
h.No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of any sort.
i.No temporary signs are allowed in the public right-of-way.
j.All temporary signs shall be subject to the requirements in Table 1:
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location Special Provisions
Banner Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
All 4 corners
must be
attached to the
principal
building on the
site.
1.One banner is allowed per permit.
2. Allowed for 90 days total per year
for a maximum of 30 consecutive
days. Permit required for each
occurrence.
Portable Signs
Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
Must be
setback a
minimum of 5
feet from
property line.
1.One portable sign is allowed per
permit.
2.Allowed for 90 days total per year
for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
Permit required for each occurrence.
Sandwich
Boards Required
6 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
1.Must be in
front of space
occupied by
business
advertised on
sign.
1.Sign permit is good as long as the
business is in operation at the location.
A different business in the same space
requires a new sign permit. A different
business location requires a new
permit.
2.No further
than 10 feet
from door to
business
advertised on
sign.
2.Can only be displayed during
business hours; must be brought inside
when business closes each day.
3.Must
maintain 4 feet
clear area for
pedestrian
passage,
including
distance from
tables, opening
doors, planters
and the like.
3.Sandwich board signs must be of
solid construction, of material resistant
to weather, resistant to being knocked
over by wind. Signs must be always be
maintained in good condition and
avoid a shabby, unkempt appearance.
4.Must not be
in parking
area.
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location Special Provisions
Balloons or
Inflatable
Signs
Not
required
24 inches
diameter
maximum
sign area
N/A N/A
Construction
Sign
(does not
include names
on
construction
trailers or
trucks)
No permit
required
for 1 sign
per
frontage
on street
forming
periphery
of site.
10 acres
or more:
max. 100
square
feet per
sign.
Must be on
subject
property.
If a single structure, sign must be
removed 30 days after issuance of
certificate of occupancy for the
structure. If more than 1 structure,
must be removed 30 days after
certificate of occupancy is issued for
last building.
Under 10
acres:
max. 32
square
feet per
sign.
10 feet from
property line. If a residential subdivision, must be
removed after certificate of occupancy
is issued for last building. 1 sign on each
peripheral
street.
(9) Temporary Off-Premise Signs are allowed, without a permit, as follows:
(a) The sign must be setback at least 5 feet from a property line;
(b) Only one sign shall be allowed per parcel of property;
(c) Placement of the sign shall require permission from the underlying property owner;
(d) The sign shall only be displayed between 6:00 a.m. on a Friday and 6:00 a.m. the
following Monday; and
(e) The sign area shall be no larger than 3 square feet in area and no higher than 4 feet
above the ground to which it is attached.
(10)(9) Directional signs up to four (4) square feet are allowed up to ten six (6) feet above grade
without a permit provided they are not erected adjacent to any residential streets.
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(11)(10) The exposed uprights, superstructure, or back side of all signs must be painted a neutral
color such as light blues, grays, greens, or browns, unless the part of the sign is integral to the overall
design of the sign.
(12)(11) Multi-occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle building is
devoted to three (3) or more businesses or industrial usestenants, a comprehensive sign plan for the
entire structure shall be submitted and shall be of sufficient scope and detail to permit a determination as
to whether or not the plan is consistent with the following regulations. The plan shall be subject to the
approval of the City Council. No permit shall be issued for an individual use tenant except upon a
determination that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes for multiple occupancy structures and
individual uses which may display signs shall not exceed the maximum provisions for single
occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(b) Multiple occupancy structures may display an area identification signa unified ground
sign consistent with the applicable district provisions. At least twenty-five25 percent of the ground
sign must identify the entire site to assist with navigation to the site. Individual fIndividual tenants
shall not display groundreestanding signs identifying the tenants' business shall not be displayed.
Twenty-five percent of the area identification sign must identify the entire site, the balance of the
sign may be used for individual tenant identification.
(c) Except as provided in this chapter, individual tenants of multiple occupancy structures
shall not display separate wall signs unless the tenant ’s’ business has an exclusive exterior entrance.
The number of signs shall be limited to oneone (1) per building façade that the tenant occupies, and
each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size sign size permitted per building façade for
single occupancy structures in the same zoning district , the total of which shall not exceed the square
footage allowed.
(d)In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type shopping center, directory
oneone (1) sign not exceeding 50 square feet signs shall be permitted for each common public
entrance. Each directory sign area shall not exceed a total of 50 square feet and and shall be located
within 50 feet of the common public entrance being served. The size of individual business
identification signing within the directory shall be established during the site plan review process .
Attention shall be given to the possible number of tenant or occupancy bays which may be served by
the common public entrance for which the directory sign is intended.
(d)
(12)Street addresses required to comply with address ordinances or building codes do not require a sign permit.
(12)
(13) Flags
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(a)Flags symbolizing a government or political subdivision, or a branch or department of a
government or political subdivision, US military service, or veteran’s organizations chartered by
CongressNon-commercial flags are not regulated by this sign chapter.
(b)Each lot may fly Oone (1) commercial flag is allowed per property that is not a symbol
of a government without a permit provided that it is affixed to a building or flagpole that is permanently
mounted in the ground or mounted on a building. More than oneAdditional non-governmentcommercial
flags shall be regulated as permanent signage, subject to the permitting requirements and sign area limits
set by this chapter.
§ 1010.007 TEMPORARY SIGNS
(1)Temporary Signs for Residential Uses. Except as set forth in this chapter, all residential uses
in Rural and, Residential, and Rural – Business Reserve zoning districts shall be allowed one (1) temporary
on-premise or noncommercial sign up to six (6) square feet placed at least ten (10) feet from the property
linelot line. This sign shall be in the form of a ground sign. Such sign may be placed without a permit and
there is no time limit for the display of such sign. Only one (1) ground sign, whether temporary or
permanent, is permitted per residential use.
(2)Temporary Signs for Non-Residential Uses. All uses other than those addressed in Section
1010.007(1) shall be allowed temporary on-premise or noncommercial signs in accordance with the
following regulations:
a.Except as specifically authorized by this sign chapter, oneone (1) temporary sign is
allowed per property. The maximum number of temporary signs for properties with multi-occupancy
buildings shall be oneone (1) per tenant, with no more than three (3) per property displayed at one time.
b.Except as specifically authorized by this chapter, temporary signs may not be displayed
for more than a cumulative total of 90 days per calendar year per property. Properties with multi-
occupancy buildings shall be allowed to display temporary signs for 90 days per calendar year per
tenant.
c.Except as specifically authorized by this chapter, temporary signs may not be displayed
without a permit and a single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. Each permit must indicate the
number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. Permits shall be signed by the property owner
and/or property manager and are not transferrable if the property comes under new ownership,
occupancy, or management . A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the City
Council is required. The deposit shall be forfeited if the sign remains displayed past the date of removal
indicated on the permit. The city has the right to remove the temporary sign at the end of the permit
period and collect the cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
d.When a property is under construction or for sale, oneone (1) temporary sign is allowed
to be displayed on each of the property’s street frontages without a permit, subject to the following
restrictions:
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i.Each such sign must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line lot line.
ii. For properties that are under ten (10) acres, the maximum size of each such sign shall
be 32 square feet. For properties that are ten (10) acres or more, the maximum size of
each such sign shall be 100 square feet.
iii. If construction or sale is of a single structure or parcel, any signs displayed under this
provision must be removed within 30 days after the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for or sale of the structure or parcel. If it is of more than oneone (1)
structure or parcel, any sign displayed under this provision must be removed 30 days
after a certificate of occupancy is issued for the last building or when all of the units
or parcels are sold.
e.No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of any sort.
f.All temporary signs shall be subject to the requirements in Table 1:
Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location Special Provisions
Ground Signs Required See
Table 2 See Table 2
Temporary ground
signs shall be allowed consistent with
the size, number, and location limits
set forth in Table 2 based on the
zoning district and in lieu of
permanent ground signs allowed
thereunder. The total number and size
of temporary and/or permanent ground
signs shall not exceed the limits set in
Table 2. The maximum height of a
temporary ground sign shall not
exceed ten (ten (10)) feet in height as
measured from the ground.
Banner Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
All four (4)
corners must
be attached to
the principal
building on the
site.
N/A
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location Special Provisions
Portable Signs
Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
Must be set
back a
minimum of
five (5) feet
from property
linelot line.
N/A
Sandwich
Boards Required
Six (6)
square
feet
maximum
sign area.
1. Must be in
front of space
occupied by
the permit
holder.
1.Sign permit is goodvalid as long as
the permit holder is in operation at the
location.
2.No further
than ten (10)
feet from door
of the building
occupied by
the permit
holder.
2.Can only be displayed during
business hours; must be brought inside
when business closes each day.
3.Must
maintain four
(4)feet clear
area for
pedestrian
passage,
including
distance from
tables, opening
doors, planters,
and the like.
3.Sandwich board signs must be of
solid construction, of material resistant
to weather, resistant to being knocked
over by wind. Signs must be always be
maintained in good condition and
avoid a shabby, unkempt appearance.
4.Must not be
in parking
area.
Balloons or
Inflatable
Signs
Not
required
24 inches
diameter
maximum
sign area
N/A N/A
(3) Temporary Off-Premise Signs are allowed, without a permit, on any property as follows:
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(a) The sign must be set back at least five (5) feet from a property linelot line;
(b) Only oneone (1) temporary off-premise sign shall be allowed per property and may be
displayed only if the property is not displaying any other temporary sign allowed under this Section
1010.007;
(c) Placement of the sign shall require permission from the underlying property owner;
(d) The sign shall only be displayed between 6:00 a.m. on a Friday and 6:00 a.m. the
following Monday; and
(e) The sign area shall be no larger than three (3) square feet in area and no higher than
four (4) feet above the ground to which it is attached.
(4) In PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts, temporary signs are regulated according to the
standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this section, except that a sign
plan with differing requirements may be approved by the city.
(c) Display of a flag(s) does not require a sign permit.
§ 1010.008 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
(1) Permanent signs in each zoning district must comply with the requirements of Table 2 of this
section:
(1) In the R Rural, R-X Rural Executive Residential District and R-BR Rural Business Reserve
District, all signs must comply with the requirements in § 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(2) In the R-1 Single-Family Residential District, the R-1X Single-Family Executive Residential
District, the R-2 Two-Family Residential District, the R-3 Medium Density Residential District, the R-4
High Density Residential District and the R-6 Manufactured Home Park District, all signs must comply
with the requirements in § 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(3) In the NB Neighborhood Business District, LB Limited Business District, GB General
Business District and PSP Public and Semi-Public all signs must comply with the requirements in
§ 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(4) In the LI Light and GI General Industrial Districts all signs must comply with the requirements
in § 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(5) In the PUD Planned Unit Development Districts; permanent and temporary signs are regulated
according to the standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this chapter. A
sign plan with differing requirements may be approved by the City.
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(6) Table 2, Permanent Sign Requirements
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Table 2 Permanent Sign Requirements. All permanent signs shall be subject to the following
requirements:
(a)Rural and Residential Zoning Districts
Sign Type
R Rural, R-X Rural Executive, R-BR Rural Business Reserve, R-l, R-1X,
and R-2, R-3,
R-4, R-5 and R-6 Residential Districts Requirements
R-X Rural Executive,
R-BR Rural Business Reserve Districts Requirements
R-l, R-1X,
R-2, R-3, R-4, R-6 Residential Districts Requirements
Identification
or Nameplate
Signs
OneOne (1) per residence to assist with navigation.
Maximum sign area of two (2) square feet.
No sign permit is required.
Area
Identification
SignsSigns at
Neighborhood
Entrances
Can OneOne (1) ground sign may be placed at entrances to a neighborhood by a
homeowners’ association, developer, or other person or entity with ownership or
control over the property; the number of the signs per neighborhood shall be
determined by the city, with consideration to for the number of entrances to the
neighborhood.
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Maximum height of six (6) feet.
Ground Signs
Each property with a residence may have one (one1) freestanding ground sign,
temporary or permanent , without a permit : . the The maximum size is six (6)
square feet, placed at least 10 feet from the property line. This sign shall not
advertise commercial activity that is not allowed or conducted on the same
property as the signmay be an on-premise sign or a sign containing only non-
commercial speech.
There is no time limit for such a sign.
In addition, non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance may have:
In addition, non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones,
may have one (one1) ground sign with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
The maximum height of the sign shall be eight (8) feet.:
One ground sign.
Maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
Maximum height of 8 feet.
Building Wall
Signs
Non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are allowed by
the Zoning Ordinance may have one wall sign on one building, maximum 80
square feet.
Non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are allowed by
the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones, may have
oneone (1) wall sign on oneone (1) building, maximum 80 square feet.
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Property
Setback No sign shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any property linelot line.
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(b)NB, Neighborhood Business Zoning District
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy
Building Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Ground and
Pylon Signs
OneOne (1) ground sign of any type
If a single building has three (3) or
more businesses, it must comply with
§ 1010.007006(112) and shall be
limited to:
One oneone (1) ground sign
Maximum sign area of 50 square feet. Maximum sign area of 100 square
feet.
Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
No closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Building Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet; or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater.
Wall signs are permitted on any façade
that is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance: . sign
mMaximum sign size applies to that
tenant’s wall area. and signs are
permitted only on a facade that is not
directly adjacent to a residential zone.
For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by
comprehensive plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any property linelot line.
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(c)LB, Limited Business Zoning District
Sign
Type
Single and Double Occupancy
Building Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements Motor Fuel Station Requirements
Ground
and
Pylon
Signs
OneOne (1) ground sign of any
type
If single building has three (3)
or more businesses, it must
comply with §
1010.007006(112) and shall be
limited to:
oOne (1) ground sign of any
type
OneOne (1) pylon ground sign per
frontage, which could be a pylon
sign, meeting the following
requirements:
Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Maximum sign height of
45 feet height.
If abutting freeway:
1.One additional pylon sign.
a. Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
b. Maximum sign height of 65 feet.
2.One additional ground sign per
frontage.
a. Maximum sign area of 32 square
feet.
Maximum sign area of 50
square feet.
Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
Shall not be located closer than 50 feet
to another ground sign.
b. Maximum sign height of 30 feet
Building
Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet; or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater.
Wall signs are permitted on any
façade that is not directly
adjacent to a residential zone.
For the purposes of this section
a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business
only if business has separate
entrance. Maximum sign size
applies to that tenant’s wall
area and signs are permitted
only on a facade that is not
directly adjacent to a residential
zone. For purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.Sign for
individual business only if
business has separate entrance:
sign maximum size applies to
that tenant’s wall area.
Canopies Canopy signs must comply
with conditional use permit
requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
NoNo il No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive plan.
For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
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(c) LB, Limited Business Zoning District
Sign
Type
Single and Double Occupancy
Building Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station Requirements
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any property line.
(d) GB, General Business and, PSP, Public Semi-Public Zoning Districts
Sign Type
Single and Double
Occupancy Building
Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station
Requirements
Ground
and Pylon
Signs
OneOne (1) ground sign of
any type per parcel
Ground signs of any type
totaling 2 square feet per
frontage foot.
If single building has three
(3) or more businesses, it
must comply with §
1010.007006(112) and shall
be limited to:
Ground signs of any type
totaling 2 square feet per
frontage foot.
OneOne (1) ground sign per
frontage, which could be a pylon
sign, per frontage. meeting the
following requirements:
Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Ground signs may total two (2) square feet per frontage
foot up to a Maximum maximum sign area of 200 square
feet.
Maximum sign height of 45 feet.
Maximum sign height of 40 feet.
If between Town Center Parkway
and Apollo Drive near the
interchange of Interstate 35W and
Lake Drive or between 21st
Avenue North and Otter Lake Road
near the interchange of Interstate
35E and Main Street, oneone (1)
additional sign is allowed
consistent with the following
standards:
1. For a pylon sign:
a. Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
b. Maximum sign height of 65
feet.
2. For a ground sign:
a. Maximum sign area of 32
square feet..If abutting
freeway:
.1. 1 additional pylon sign.
a. Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
b. Maximum sign height of 65
Shall not be located closer than
50 feet to another ground sign.
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feet.
2.1 additional ground sign per
frontage.
a.Maximum sign area of 32
square feet.
b.Maximum sign height of 30
feet.
Building
Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet; or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted
on any façade that is not
directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business
only if business has separate
entrance. Maximum sign
size applies to that tenant’s
wall area and signs are
permitted only on a facade
that is not directly adjacent
to a residential zone. For
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.Sign for
individual business only if
business has separate
entrance: sign maximum
size applies to that tenant’s
wall area.
Wall signs are permitted on any
façade that is not directly adjacent
to a residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of
zones.
Canopies Canopy signs must
comply with conditional use permit
requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive
plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any property linelot line.
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(e)LI, Light Industrial, Light GI, General Industrial, and BC, Business Campus and General
Industrial Zoning Districts
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy
Buildings
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Ground and Pylon
Signs
Individual sign allowed only if business
is not part of integrated retail complex.
If single building has three (3) or more
businesses, it must comply with §
§ 1010.007006(112) and shall be limited
to:
Ground signs of any type totaling two (2) square feet per frontage foot up to a
maximum sign area of 200 square feet.
Maximum sign area of 200 square feet.
Maximum sign height of 40 feet.
Shall not be closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Building Wall Sign
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet; or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted on any façade
that is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance. Maximum
sign size applies to that tenant’s wall area
and signs are permitted only on a facade
that is not directly adjacent to a residential
zone. For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.Sign
for individual business only if business has
separate entrance: sign maximum size
applies to that tenant’s wall area.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property Setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any property linelot line.
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(e)LI, Light Industrial, Light GI, General Industrial, and BC, Business Campus and General
Industrial Zoning Districts
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy
Buildings
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
(2) In PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts, permanent signs are regulated according
to the standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this
section, except that a sign plan with differing requirements may be approved by the
city.
§ 1010.009 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
The owner of any sign that , which is otherwise allowed by this sign chapter, may substitute a
noncommercial speech copy in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial copyspeech. This
substitution of copy sign content may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The
purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over
no ncommercial speech, or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other
noncommercial message. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
§ 1010.010 SEVERABILITY
If any section, division, sentence, clause, or phrase of this sign chapter is, for any reason, held to
be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this sign chapter.
The City Council hereby declares that it would adopt the sign chapter in each section, division,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this ____ day of __________________, 202314.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was introduced by Council
Member_____________and was duly seconded by Council Member ___________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
____________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Julianne BartellHannah Lynch, City Clerk
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2nd Reading: Effective:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 01-23
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1010 RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF SIGNS
“The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains".
Section 1. That Chapter 1010 of the Lino Lakes City Code be amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
Section
1010.001 Purpose, intent and findings
1010.002 Definitions
1010.003 Administration and enforcement
1010.004 Non-conforming Signs
1010.005 Prohibited Signs
1010.006 General regulations applicable to all zoning districts
1010.007 Temporary Signs
1010.008 Zoning district regulations
1010.009 Substitution Clause
1010.010 Severability
§ 1010.001 PURPOSE, INTENT AND FINDINGS.
(1)Purpose and intent. It is not the purpose or intent of this sign chapter to regulate the message
displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent to regulate any building design or any display not
defined as a sign, or any sign with a message that cannot reasonably be viewed from off the property on
which the sign is displayed. Rather, the sign chapter is intended to establish a comprehensive and
balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe and attractive
community, and the need for effective communications. It is the intent of this chapter to promote the
health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and image of the community by regulating signs that are
intended to communicate to the public and to use signs that meet the city’s goals by authorizing:
(a) Permanent signs that establish a high standard of aesthetics;
(b) Signs that are compatible with their surroundings;
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(c) Signs that are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that does not
adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
(d) Signs that are large enough to convey the intended message and to help citizens find their
way to intended destinations;
(e) Signs that are proportioned to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible with,
principal structures;
(f) Permanent signs that give preference to the on-premise owner or occupant; and
(g) Temporary commercial speech signs and off-premise signs that provide an opportunity
for special events while restricting signs that create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public
right-of-way intersections.
(2)Findings. The City of Lino Lakes finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of
the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size, and
maintenance of signs be controlled. Further, the city finds:
(a) Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of
the community;
(b) The manner of installation, location, and maintenance of signs affects the public health,
safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community;
(c) An opportunity for viable identification of community businesses and institutions must
be established;
(d) The safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and other users of public streets and
property is affected by the number, size, location, and appearance of signs that unduly divert the attention
of drivers;
(e) Installation of signs suspended from, projecting over or placed on the tops of buildings,
walks, or other structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to
effective firefighting and other emergency service;
(f) Uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness
of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth;
(g) Uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly
located within or adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street intersections, result in
roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and
pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical flow of information;
(h) Commercial speech signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be
strictly limited in residential zoning districts;
(i) The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected,
subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location, and number; and
(j) Light pollution creates negative impacts on the community, particularly in residential,
and rural areas.
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§ 1010.002 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and terms, when used in this sign chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
BANNER. A temporary sign made of cloth, flexible plastic or other fabric, except that flags shall not
be considered BANNERS.
COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service, or
entertainment.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. A sign providing noncommercial directional information about the use or
uses on the property where the sign is located.
DYNAMIC DISPLAY. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to
change, however frequently, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign
or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself or
any other component of the sign. This includes, but is not limited to, a sign display that incorporates a
technology or method allowing the image on the sign face to change without having to physically or
mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating,
revolving, moving, flashing, blinking or animated display, and any display that incorporates rotating
panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, “digita l ink,” or any other method or technology
that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. This does not include digital signs with
fixed content that changes less than once per hour, provided that none of the content displayed appears to
have movement or to otherwise change during the minimum one-hour display period.
FLAG. Any cloth, flexible plastic, or fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols that
is attached along one side to one pole or attached to a rope on one pole that allows for raising and lowering
the flag.
FAÇADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on a building extending from grade to top of the
parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
FLASHING SIGN. An illuminated sign on which the illumination is not kept constant in intensity
or color at all times when the sign is in use.
GROUND SIGN. Any freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams, or other
supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground.
IDENTIFICATION OR NAMEPLATE SIGN. A sign that bears the name or address or both of the
business or the occupant of the building on which it is located.
ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that has an artificial light source directed upon it or that has an
interior light source.
MARQUEE AND CANOPY SIGNS. Any message or identification that is permanently affixed to a
projection or extension of a building or structure, erected in a manner as to provide shelter or cover over
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the approach to any entrance of a store, building, or place of public assembly.
NONCOMMERCIAL SPEECH. Dissemination of messages not classified as commercial speech,
which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public
service, and informational topics.
OFF-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service,
or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is affixed.
ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business or profession or to a commodity,
service, or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is located.
PENNANT. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message
of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
Sometimes called STRINGER.
PORTABLE SIGN. A temporary sign that is designed or intended to be moved or transported that
is parked or placed for the primary purpose of displaying the sign to a public right-of-way. Examples of
portable signs include:
Signs on trailers or on wheels, with or without text and/or graphics;
Commercial signs mounted on a vehicle when the vehicle is parked and visible from a public right-
of-way, except signs that are one (1) square foot in area or less.
PROJECTING SIGN. A permanent sign affixed to an exterior wall or roof of a building and that is
perpendicular to the building wall.
PYLON SIGN. A permanent, free-standing ground sign erected upon a post or posts.
SANDWICH BOARD. A temporary on-premise sign constructed to form an “A” or a tent-like shape,
placed in front of a business.
SIGN. Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration or decoration, or other
communication device, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed, or constructed, including associated
brackets, braces, supports, wires, and structures, that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify,
inform, communicate, or otherwise make anything known and that is visible from off the property on
which the sign is located.
SIGN AREA. The entire area of a temporary or permanent sign within a single continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface, but excluding any structural or supporting elements
such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams, or standards. For double-faced signs, the sign area shall be
computed on the basis of one (1) face of the sign.
SIGN HEIGHT. Height shall be measured from grade to the uppermost points or level of sign
structure.
TEMPORARY SIGNS. A sign which is designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of
time and is not permanently installed. This includes items such as banners, beacons, sandwich signs,
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balloons, or other air or gas filled figures.
WALL SIGN. A permanent sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with
the exposed face to the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of the wall and extending not
more than 15 inches from the building wall face.
§ 1010.003 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
(1)Permit required. No temporary or permanent sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, or
moved in the city without first securing a permit from the city, unless this chapter specifically states
otherwise. The permit holder shall be responsible for all of the requirements of this chapter, including the
liability for expense of removal and maintenance incurred by the city.
(2) Sign permit fees shall be as specified in the city fee schedule. Double permit fees shall be
assessed if the permit is pulled after the sign is placed.
(3)Repairs.
(a) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas around them kept free from
debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else that would be an eyesore or nuisance. All signs must
be maintained to prevent the sign from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any ground sign is
removed, the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and
protrusions.
(b) Any sign located in the city that may now be or hereafter becomes out of order, rotten,
or unsafe and every sign that shall hereafter be erected, altered, resurfaced, reconstructed, or moved
contrary to the provisions of this sign chapter, shall be removed or otherwise properly secured in
accordance with the terms of this sign chapter by the owners of the sign or by the owners of the property
on which the sign is located, upon receipt of notice from the city to do so. No rotten or other unsafe sign
shall be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance with the provisions of this sign chapter and upon proper
permit issued by the issuing authority.
(4)Removal. In the event of the failure of the owner or person or entity having control of any
sign or the owner of the property on which the sign is located to remove or repair the sign within 60 days
after the use is terminated, a notice shall be given and the sign may be removed by the city at the expense
of the owner or manager of the sign or the owner of the property upon which the sign stands.
(5)Violations. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of the
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
§ 1010.004 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
(1) Nonconforming signs. The city recognizes that signs exist within the zoning districts that were
lawful before this sign chapter was enacted, which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the
terms of this chapter or future amendments. It is the intention of this sign chapter that nonconforming
signs shall be allowed to continue to exist, but they shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor
be used as the grounds for adding other signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. It is further
the intent of this sign chapter to permit legal nonconforming signs existing on the effective date of this
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sign chapter, or amendments thereto, to continue as legal nonconforming signs provided the signs are safe,
are maintained so as not to be unsightly, and have not been abandoned or removed subject to the following
provisions:
(a) No sign shall be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity;
(b) Should the sign or sign structure be destroyed by any means to an extent greater than 50
percent of its replacement cost and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the
property was damaged, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this
chapter;
(c) Should the sign or sign structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever,
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is moved;
(d) No existing sign devoted to a use not permitted by the zoning code in the zoning district
in which it is located shall be enlarged, extended, or moved except in changing the sign to a sign permitted
in the zoning district in which is it located; and
(e) When a structure loses its nonconforming status, all signs devoted to the structure shall
be removed and all signs painted directly on the structure shall be repainted in a neutral color or a color
that will harmonize with the structure.
§ 1010.005 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Off-premise signs as defined in this chapter, except as otherwise permitted in City Code
Section 1010.006 or 1010.007.
(2) Signs within public right-of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes
or other public equipment , or on other public property except signs erected or placed by a government
entity with proper authority or control. A special exception may be granted by the City Council if road
improvements o r other public projects include the elimination of an access to a private property. In these
cases, a sign giving directions to the new access may be allowed in the right -of-way.
(3) Signs painted on, attached to, or affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic
natural matter.
(4) Any sign, signal, marking, or device that purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any
official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or that attempts to
direct the movement of traffic or that hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official
traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal. Further, no sign shall be installed, which by reason of
position, shape, or color would conflict with proper function or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal.
(5) Signs with revolving beacons, flashing signs, or similar lighted devices.
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(6) Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or other access of any building or structure.
(7) Portable signs, except as otherwise permitted in City Code Section 1010.007.
(8) Projecting signs that extend over public property, except with an encroachment agreement,
which the city may agree to at the city’s discretion.
(9) Roof signs, including signs mounted on a roof surface or projecting above the roof line of a
structure if either attached to the structure or cantilevered over the structure.
(10) Abandoned signs or signs, other than temporary off-premise signs, that advertise an activity,
business, product , or service no longer available on the premises on which the sign is located.
(11) Pennants or stringers
(12) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.
§ 1010.006 GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS
(1) Signs erected or placed by a government entity with proper authority or control within a public
right -of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes or other public equipment , or on
other public property are allowed in all zoning districts without a permit and are not subject to the limits
or restrictions stated in this sign chapter.
(2) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the Minnesota
State Building Code, as amended, and City Code Chapter 1003.
(3) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are exempt from this chapter, except that no more
than 75 percent of any window may be covered by signage and no dynamic display signs shall be allowed
to be displayed in windows. No signs may be attached to the exterior of windows.
(4) “No hunting” and “No trespassing” signs are allowed as regulated by Minnesota Statutes
§ 97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time. No permit is required.
(5) Illuminated signs are allowed in all zoning districts. The source of light for any illuminated sign must
be controlled so as not to shine directly upon or light adjacent property or pub lic right-of-way. Signs
that are not internally illuminated shall have light fixtures and sources screened from view.
(6) Dynamic display signs. No more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in
City Code Section 1010.008 shall be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural and Residential
zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non-residential uses. No dynamic display
signs may be placed in windows.
(7) Signs, including individual letters and symbols, must be detachable from the building and
attached to the exterior building surface by adhesive or mechanical fasteners . Signs shall not be painted
directly on any exterior building surface.
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(8)Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes
§ 211B.045, as amended, shall apply. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter regulating the
allowed size or number of signs, in city election years, all temporary noncommercial signs of any size
may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten (10) days
following the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding the location of
signs, shall continue to apply.
(9) Directional signs up to four (4) square feet are allowed up to six (6) feet above grade
without a permit.
(10) The exposed uprights, superstructure, or back side of all signs must be a neutral color such
as light blues, grays, greens, or browns, unless the part of the sign is integral to the overall design of the
sign.
(11)Multi-occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle building is
devoted to three (3) or more businesses or industrial tenants, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire
structure shall be submitted and shall be of sufficient scope and detail to permit a determination as to
whether or not the plan is consistent with the following regulations. The plan shall be subject to the
approval of the City Council. No permit shall be issued for an individual tenant except upon a
determination that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes shall not exceed the maximum provisions
for single occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(b) Multiple occupancy structures may display a unified ground sign consistent with the
applicable district provisions. At least 25 percent of the ground sign must identify the entire site to
assist with navigation to the site. Individual tenants shall not display ground signs.
(c) Except as provided in this chapter, individual tenants of multiple occupancy structures
shall not display separate wall signs unless the tenant ’s business has an exclusive exterior entrance.
The number of signs shall be limited to one (1) per building façade that the tenant occupies, and each
sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sign size permitted per building façade for single
occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(d) In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type shopping center, one (1)
sign not exceeding 50 square feet shall be permitted for each common public entrance and shall be
located within 50 feet of the common public entrance being served.
(12)Street addresses required to comply with address ordinances or building codes do not require a sign permit.
(13) Flags
(a) Non-commercial flags are not regulated by this sign chapter.
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(b) One (1) commercial flag is allowed per property without a permit. Additional
commercial flags shall be regulated as permanent signage, subject to the permitting requirement s and
sign area limits set by this chapter.
§ 1010.007 TEMPORARY SIGNS
(1) Temporary Signs for Residential Uses. Except as set forth in this chapter, all residential uses
in Rural and Residential zoning districts shall be allowed one (1) temporary on-premise or noncommercial
sign up to six (6) square feet placed at least ten (10) feet from the lot line. This sign shall be in the form
of a ground sign. Such sign may be placed without a permit and there is no time limit for the display of
such sign. Only one (1) ground sign, whether temporary or permanent, is permitted per residential use.
(2) Temporary Signs for Non-Residential Uses. All uses other than those addressed in Section
1010.007(1) shall be allowed temporary on-premise or noncommercial signs in accordance with the
following regulations:
a. Except as specifically authorized by this sign chapter, one (1) temporary sign is allowed
per property. The maximum number of temporary signs for properties with multi-occupancy buildings
shall be one (1) per tenant, with no more than three (3) per property displayed at one time.
b. Except as specifically authorized by this chapter, temporary s igns may not be displayed
for more than a cumulative total of 90 days per calendar year per property. Properties with multi-
occupancy buildings shall be allowed to display temporary signs for 90 days per calendar year per
tenant.
c. Except as specifically authorized by this chapter , temporary signs may not be displayed
without a permit and a single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. Each permit must indicate the
number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. Permits shall be signed by the property owner
and/or property manager and are not transferrable if the property comes under new ownership,
occupancy, or management . A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the City
Council is required. The deposit shall be forfeited if the sign remains displayed past the date of removal
indicated on the permit. The city has the right to remove the temporary sign at the end of the permit
period and collect the cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
d. When a property is under construction or for sale, one (1) temporary sign is allowed to
be displayed on each of the property’s street frontages without a permit, subject to the following
restrictions:
i. Each such sign must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the lot line.
ii. For properties that are under ten (10) acres, the maximum size of each such sign shall
be 32 square feet. For properties that are ten (10) acres or more, the maximum size of
each such sign shall be 100 square feet.
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iii. If construction or sale is of a single structure or parcel, any signs displayed under this
provision must be removed within 30 days after the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for or sale of the structure or parcel. If it is of more than one (1) structure
or parcel, any sign displayed under this provision must be removed 30 days after a
certificate of occupancy is issued for the last building or when all of the units or
parcels are sold.
e. No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of an y sort.
f. All temporary signs shall be subject to the requirements in Table 1:
Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location
Special Provisions
Ground Signs Required See
Table 2 See Table 2
Temporary ground signs shall be
allowed consistent with the size,
number, and location limits set forth in
Table 2 based on the zoning district
and in lieu of permanent ground signs
allowed thereunder. The total number
and size of temporary and/or
permanent ground signs shall not
exceed the limits set in Table 2. The
maximum height of a temporary
ground sign shall not exceed ten (10)
feet in height as measured from the
ground.
Banner
Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
All four (4)
corners must
be attached to
the principal
building on the
site.
N/A
Portable Signs
Required
32 square
feet
maximum
sign area.
Must be set
back a
minimum of
five (5) feet
from lot line.
N/A
Sandwich Required Six (6) 1. Must be in 1. Sign permit is valid as long as the
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Required
Size
(square
feet)
Location
Special Provisions
Boards square
feet
maximum
sign area.
front of space
occupied by
the permit
holder.
permit holder is in operation at the
location.
2. No further
than ten (10)
feet from door
of the building
occupied by
the permit
holder.
2. Can only be displayed during
business hours; must be brought inside
when business closes each day.
3. Must
maintain four
(4) feet clear
area for
pedestrian
passage,
including
distance from
tables, opening
doors, planters,
and the like.
3. Sandwich board signs must be of
solid construction, of material resistant
to weather, resistant to being knocked
over by wind. Signs must be always be
maintained in good condition and
avoid a shabby, unkempt appearance.
4. Must not be
in parking
area.
Balloons or
Inflatable
Signs
Not
required
24 inches
diameter
maximum
sign area
N/A N/A
(3) Temporary Off-Premise Signs are allowed, without a permit, on any property as follows:
(a) The sign must be set back at least five (5) feet from a lot line;
(b) Only one (1) temporary o ff-premise sign shall be allowed per property and may be
displayed only if the property is not displaying any other temporary sign allowed under this Section
1010.007;
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(c) Placement of the sign shall require permission from the underlying property owner;
(d) The sign shall only be displayed between 6:00 a.m. on a Friday and 6:00 a.m. the
following Monday; and
(e) The sign area shall be no larger than three (3) square feet in area and no higher than
four (4) feet above the ground to which it is attached.
(4) In PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts, temporary signs are regulated according to the
standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this section, except that a sign
plan with differing requirements may be approved by the city.
§ 1010.008 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
(1) Permanent signs in each zoning district must comply with the requirements of Table 2 of this
section:
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Table 2 Permanent Sign Requirements. All permanent signs shall be subject to the following
requirements:
(a) Rural and Residential Zoning Districts
Sign Type
R Rural, R-X Rural Executive, R-l, R-1X, R-2, R-3,
R-4, R-5 and R-6 Residential Districts Requirements
Identification
or Nameplate
Signs
One (1) per residence to assist with navigation.
Maximum sign area of two (2) square feet.
No sign permit is required.
Signs at
Neighborhood
Entrances
One (1) ground sign may be placed at entrances to a neighborhood by a
homeowners’ association, developer, or other person or entity with ownership or
control over the property; the number of the signs per neighborhood shall be
determined by the city, with consideration for the number of entrances to the
neighborhood.
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Maximum height of six (6) feet.
Ground Signs
Each property with a residence may have one (1) ground sign, temporary or
permanent , without a permit . The maximum size is six (6) square feet. This sign
may be an on-premise sign or a sign containing only non-commercial speech.
There is no time limit for such a sign.
In addition, non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones,
may have one (1) ground sign with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
The maximum height of the sign shall be eight (8) feet.
Building Wall
Signs
Non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are allowed by
the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones, may have
one (1) wall sign on one (1) building, maximum 80 square feet.
Property
Setback No sign shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line.
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(b) NB, Neighborhood Business Zoning District
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy
Building Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Ground Signs
One (1) ground sign of any type
If a single building has three (3) or
more businesses, it must comply with
§ 1010.006(11) and shall be limited to
one (1) ground sign
Maximum sign area of 50 square feet. Maximum sign area of 100 square
feet.
Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
No closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Building Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater.
Wall signs are permitted on any façade
that is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance.
Maximum sign size applies to that
tenant’s wall area and signs are
permitted only on a facade that is not
directly adjacent to a residential zone.
For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by
comprehensive plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.
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(c) LB, Limited Business Zoning District
Sign
Type
Single and Double Occupancy
Building Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station Requirements
Ground
Signs
One (1) ground sign of any type
If single building has three (3)
or more businesses, it must
comply with § 1010.006(11)
and shall be limited to one (1)
ground sign of any type
One (1) ground sign per frontage,
which could be a pylon sign, meeting
the following requirements:
Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Maximum sign height of
45 feet height.
Maximum sign area of 50
square feet.
Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
Shall not be located closer than 50 feet
to another ground sign.
Building
Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater.
Wall signs are permitted on any
façade that is not directly
adjacent to a residential zone.
For the purposes of this section
a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business
only if business has separate
entrance. Maximum sign size
applies to that tenant’s wall
area and signs are permitted
only on a facade that is not
directly adjacent to a residential
zone. For purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Canopy signs must comply with
conditional use permit requirements
in Zoning Ordinance.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive plan.
For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any property line.
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(d) GB, General Business and PSP, Public Semi-Public Zoning Districts
Sign Type
Single and Double
Occupancy Building
Requirements
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station
Requirements
Ground
Signs
One (1) ground sign of
any type per parcel
If single building has three
(3) or more businesses, it
must comply with §
1010.006(11)
One (1) ground sign per frontage,
which could be a pylon sign,
meeting the following
requirements:
Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Ground signs may total two (2) square feet per frontage
foot up to a maximum sign area of 200 square feet. Maximum sign height of 45 feet.
Maximum sign height of 40 feet.
If between Town Center Parkway
and Apollo Drive near the
interchange of Interstate 35W and
Lake Drive or between 21st
Avenue North and Otter Lake Road
near the interchange of Interstate
35E and Main Street, one (1)
additional sign is allowed
consistent with the following
standards:
1. For a pylon sign:
a. Maximum sign area of 100
square feet.
b. Maximum sign height of 65
feet.
2. For a ground sign:
a. Maximum sign area of 32
square feet.
b. Maximum sign height of 30
feet.
Shall not be located closer than
50 feet to another ground sign.
Building
Wall
Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted
on any façade that is not
directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business
only if business has separate
entrance. Maximum sign
size applies to that tenant’s
wall area and signs are
permitted only on a facade
that is not directly adjacent
to a residential zone. For
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Wall signs are permitted on any
façade that is not directly adjacent
to a residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of
zones.
Canopy signs must comply with
conditional use permit
requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive
plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
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No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property
setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.
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(e) LI, Light Industrial, GI, General Industrial, and BC, Business Campus Zoning Districts
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy
Buildings
Multi-Occupancy Building
Requirements
Ground Signs
Individual sign allowed only if business
is not part of integrated retail complex.
If single building has three (3) or more
businesses, it must comply with
§ 1010.006(11)
Ground signs of any type totaling two (2) square feet per frontage foot up to a
maximum sign area of 200 square feet.
Maximum sign height of 40 feet.
Shall not be closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Building Wall Sign
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10% of the building façade area, whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted on any façade
that is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance. Maximum
sign size applies to that tenant’s wall area
and signs are permitted only on a facade
that is not directly adjacent to a residential
zone. For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property Setback No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.
(2) In PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts, permanent signs are regulated according
to the standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this
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section, except that a sign plan with differing requirements may be approved by the
city.
§ 1010.009 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
The owner of any sign that is otherwise allowed by this sign chapter may substitute noncommercial
speech in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial speech. This substitution of sign content
may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this provision is to
prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over no ncommercial speech or favoring of
any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This provision
prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
§ 1010.010 SEVERABILITY
If any section, division, sentence, clause, or phrase of this sign chapter is, for any reason, held to
be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this sign chapter.
The City Council hereby declares that it would adopt the sign chapter in each section, division,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this ____ day of __________________, 2023.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was introduced by Council
Member_____________and was duly seconded by Council Member ___________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against sa me:
____________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Hannah Lynch, City Clerk
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM 6B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
P & Z MEETING DATE: February 8, 2023
REQUEST: Villas on Vicky PUD Revised Concept Plan Review
CASE NUMBER: PC2022-002
APPLICANT: Ranger Development
Attn: Jon Blattman
4247 117th Ave. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
OWNER: Jeff & Mary Jo Joyer
8174 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
REVIEW DEADLINE:
Complete Application Date: June 14, 2022
60-Day Review Deadline:August 13, 2022
120-Day Review Deadline:October 12, 2022
Environmental Board Meeting: June 29, 2022
Park Board Meeting: NA
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: July 13, 2022
February 8, 2023
City Council Work Session:
August 1, 2022
September 6, 2022
October 3, 2022
March 6, 2023
BACKGROUND
The applicant , Jon Blattman with Ranger Development, submitted a land use application
for PUD Concept Plan review in June 2022. The proposed residential development is
located on a 5 acre parcel west of CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) and south of Vicky Lane. The
applicant is proposing varying lots sizes, setbacks, and building design standards that
would require PUD flexibility. The applicant has submitted a revised concept plan for
review.
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This staff report is based on the following submittals:
• Applicant Narrative-Villas on Vicky
• House Elevations and Floor Plans
• Concept Plan prepared by Ranger Development dated January 23, 2023
ANALYSIS
Previous Board, Council, and Staff Review Comments
On July 13, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the original PUD concept plan
dated May 26, 2022. The plan proposed 23 single family detached townhome villas.
Staff comments included need to provide public benefit in order to be considered for
PUD flexibility for lot sizes, lot widths, lot depth, side setbacks, architectural standards,
and open space. Additional road right -of-way along CSAH 23 and landscape
buffer/screening were also required. Staff noted density concerns and that a more
compatible housing product for the site would be R-2 two family or R-3 townhomes. The
City Engineer noted transportation concerns regarding the road alignments, vehicle
turning movements, and sight visibility. Planning & Zoning Board comments included
general support for single level villas, need for public benefit (open space and higher
architectural), density, R-2 baseline zoning, and parking issues.
At the August 1, 2022 Work Session, the City Council reviewed a revised concept plan
dated July 15, 2022. The proposed plan reduced the number of units from 23 to 21 single
family detached townhome villas. Staff and engineering comments remained the same.
Council concerns included on-street parking, emergency vehicle access, what PUD public
value was being gained, open space, 50ft lot widths and lot size, and garage size. Council
asked for locations of other developments the applicant has done.
At the September 6, 2022 Work Session, the City Council reviewed the 21 unit concept
plan again. Staff had no additional comments from the July Planning & Zoning Board
staff report or the August 1, 2022 Work Session staff report. Staff’s concern regarding
road alignment and vehicle turning movements still had not been addressed. Council
comments included density and providing minimum PUD flexibility.
At the October 3, 2022 Work Session, the City Council reviewed a 17 unit concept plan
dated September 25, 2022. The plan included an HOA courtyard area with community
gardens. In general Council supported the revised plan; however, roadway radius and size
was still a concern. Staff’s concern regarding road alignment and vehicle turning
movements still had not been addressed.
Since the October Work Session, the staff and applicant have met to discuss the road
alignment issues. The applicant has submitted two (2) revised concept plans that have
appropriate road alignments. Unfortunately, these plans do not meet density
requirements, include a private drive cul de sac, and lose the centrally located courtyard
amenity. PUD flexibility would still be needed for lot sizes, lot widths, side setbacks, and
architectural standards.
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The applicant is requesting the density requirement be lowered. This requires a formal
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Land Use Plan and City and Met Council
approval.
Staff is asking the Planning & Zoning Board and Council if there is support for the
following before the applicant submits a formal land use application for a comprehensive
plan amendment and PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat:
1. Rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development
2. Amending the Comprehensive Plan to lower the density
The remainder of this staff report is based on the PUD concept plan dated January 23,
2023. All other applicable comments from previous staff reports still apply and need to
be addressed.
Rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development
When the first PUD Concept Plan was submitted in June 2022, the property was zoned R-
1, Single Family Residential. With the recent zoning ordinance amendment that went
into effect on January 5, 2023, the property is now zoned R-3, Medium Density
Resident ial to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan-Land Use guidance of medium
density residential. The property would need to be rezoned to PUD, Planned Unit
Development in order to allow for a variety of lot sizes, lot widths, and architectural
standards as proposed in the concept plan.
Conventional Zoning District Development Standards vs. Proposed PUD Development
The City starts with the conventional zoning district development standards and uses
them as guide lines for all PUD’s. Property that is guided medium density residential may
be zoned R-2, Two Family Residential (which allows for single family detached homes
or two family homes) or R-3, Medium Density Residential (which allows for two family
homes or townhomes). The following chart provides a comparison of the conventional
zoning district development standards vs. the proposed PUD development.
R-2
Single Family
Requirements
R-2
Two Family-Unit
Requirements
R-3
Two Family-Unit
Requirements
Proposed
Villas on Vickya
Min. Lot Sizeb 7,500sf 7,500sf 7,000sf 7,733 sf to
14,324sf c
Min. Lot Width 60ft 50ft 50ft 49ft
Min. Lot Depth
125ft
135 ft (double
frontage)
125ft
135 ft (double
frontage)
NA 125ftc to 200ft
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Building Setbacks
-From Local or
Minor Collector
Streets
25ft 25ft 30ft
25ft from curb not
ROW and
15ft Lot 1 & 15
-From Major
Collector or
Arterial Streets
40ft 40ft 40ft 100ft
-Rear
--Principal 25ft 25ft 35ft from LDR 25ft
-Accessory 5ft 5ft 5ft NA
-Side
--Principal 10ft 10ft 10ft 6.5ft
--Accessory 5ft 5ft 5ft 6.5ft
Side or Rear Buffer
Adjacent to
Collector
15ft 15ft 20ft Shall be provided
Impervious
Surface 65% 65% 65% TBD
aRed text indicates need for PUD flexibility
bMinimum Lot Size. Lot size shall consist of contiguous buildable land as defined by
City Code Section 1007.001(2). The minimum lot size cannot include oversized
easements needed for stormwater management facilities.
cLot sizes and depths are based on measurements taken to the curb of the private drive,
not a public road right-of -way line. These lot sizes also include stormwater management
facilities.
Staff Comments:
1.As proposed, the PUD concept plan is most comparable to the R-2 Single Family
detached home requirements. PUD flexibility would be required for lot sizes, lot
widths, lot depth, and side setbacks.
2.Landscape buffer and screening are required along all perimeters of the lot.
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Building Type and Construction and R-2 Building Design Standards
City Code Section 1007.043(2)(b) details Two Family Dwelling Standards. City Code
Section 1007.092(4) provides additional building requirements including garages.
Per the applicant’s narrative, all homes will be slab on grade with an optional second
floor level. All homes come with a dedicated storm room. Homes can range from
1,400sf and up. Garage sizes as shown on the concept plan are approximately 22’ x 22’
(484 sf). Varying building elevations and color are provided. All homes include a 12’ x
12’ patio. The applicant’s narrative includes renderings of the proposed housing
products.
Staff Comments:
1.More detailed information will be required to fully analyze each housing product.
2.The building design standards of the R-2 zoning district shall be used as the
guideline for each housing product in regards to floor area, utility area, garages
etc.
3.The garages do not appear to meet the minimum R-2 requirements in regards to
garage forward of house and length of garage wall.
4.The garages do not meet the minimum 520sf garage size requirements.
5.Side yard entrance doors and patio doors exiting into a reduced 6.5ft side setback
would not be allowed because there is no room for a sidewalk, patio , or deck.
6.PUD flexibility would be required for building design standards.
PUD, Planned Unit Development Public Benefits and Requirements
Property that is guided medium density residential may be also be zoned PUD, Planned
Unit Development if the development provides a public benefit and meets PUD
requirements.
City Code Section 1007.024(2) specifically lists the public benefit that may be gained
through the PUD. Staff provides comments for consideration in italics.
(2)The PUD, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this ordinance
related to setbacks, heights, lot area, width and depths, yards, etc., may be considered by
the City when it would result in one or more of the following public benefits:
(a)Implementation of a master plan consistent with the Planning District
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
There is no master plan for this site.
(b)Innovations in development that address growing demands for all styles of
economic expansion, greater variety in lot size, configuration, home type, design,
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enhanced architectural standards, and siting of structures through the conservation and
more efficient use of land in such developments.
Does the Board consider this development innovative?
(c) Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as
wildlife habitat, unique natural resources, existing vegetation, natural topography,
geologic features and reduction of negative impacts on the environment.
Staff does not believe there are unique, desirable site characteristics.
(d) Creative use of land and related physical development which allows a
phased and orderly transition of varying land uses in close proximity to each other.
The applicant is proposing single family detached homes adjacent to existing single
family detached homes. Does the Board consider this a creative use of land?
(e) Efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets
thereby lowering development costs and public investments.
The 28ft wide private road results in a smaller network of utilities and street that would
lower development costs and public investment.
(f) Mix of land use types.
There is no mix of land use types.
(g) Provision of a housing t ype or target housing price that is desirable to the
City.
The one-level single family detached homes provides life-cycle housing.
(h) Other public benefits and values as recognized in the City’s Comprehensive
Plan.
The development implements the City’s Transportation Plan and Anoka County Highway
access management plan by realigning Vicky Lane with Kelly Street to eliminate the
existing unsafe offset intersection.
Staff does note this alignment is required for any development of this site and is not being
gained just because of the proposed PUD.
Urban Residential Planned Unit Development Requirements
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City Code Section 1007.024(6) details requirements for PUD urban residential
developments. The following chart provides a comparison of the PUD requirements vs.
the proposed development.
PUD
Requirements
Proposed
Villas on Vicky
Private
Roadways 26ft wide 28ft wide
Open Space 0% 10%
Setbacks,
Periphery 25 ft
Lot 1 & 15 along
Vicky Lane are
only 15ft
Setback, Front 25ft back of curb 25ft back of curb
Building
Separation 10ft 13ft
Staff Comment:
1.The proposal provides 10% open space (nature area); however, the open
space/nature area is not centrally located or provide benefit to the overall
development.
2.No safe pedestrian access is provided to the nature area.
Amending the Comprehensive Plan to Lower the Density
Per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the parcel is guided Medium Density Residential
which requires 4.0 to 6.0 units per net acre. Net area residential density calculations are
based on Metropolitan Council guidelines. It should be noted stormwater ponds/basins
cannot be subtracted from the gross area.
Gross Area (acres) 4.91
Wetlands & Water Bodies 0.00
Public Parks & Open Space (0.25)
Arterial ROW (blue) (0.77)
Arterial ROW (red) (0.03)
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Other (e.g. floodplain, steep slope, etc.) 0.00
Net Area (acres) 3.86
# of Units 15
Gross Density (units/acre) 3.05
Net Density (units/acre) 3.88
Attachment #7 is the coinciding color coded density map. The proposed 3.88 units per net
acre does not meet the required medium density range. Under this concept plan scenario,
a minimum of 16 units is required.
The applicant is requesting the density requirement be lowered. This requires a formal
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Land Use Plan and City and Met Council
approval. Density is a component of the comprehensive plan, not the zoning ordinance.
PUD flexibility can only be provided to zoning ordinance standards (e.g. setbacks, lot
sizes, etc.). PUD flexibility cannot be used to lower the density range.
It should be noted that per the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the parcel was guided Mixed
Use which required 8-15 units per net acre. At the property owner’s request during the
2040 Comprehensive Plan update process, the land use was changed to Medium Density
at 4-6 units per net acre. The density requirements for this property have already been
reduced once.
If there is Board and Council support for amending the Comprehensive Plan, the
applicant shall submit a formal land use application. Staff anticipates a Low Density
Mixed Residential land use requiring 3.0-4.0 units per net acre would satisfy the
applicant’s need. A comprehensive plan amendment to change the density would be
reviewed in conjunction with the PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat approval in
order to ensure all zoning, stormwater, transportation, and platting requirements are met.
There has been much confusion with the previous concept plans and density because the
plans did not account for proper road alignments. Stormwater management ponds also
need to be approved which can affect net acres and density.
PUD Public Benefit vs PUD Flexibility Summary
The following is a list of the City’s public benefit gained and flexibility given.
Public Benefit Gained:
1. Private road reduces development cost and public investment
2. Life cycle housing provided
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3.Vicky Ln and Kelly St realignment
Flexibility Given:
1.Lot Sizes < 7,500 sf
2.Lot Widths < 60ft
3.Lot Depths
4.Building Setbacks (street and side)
5.Garage sizes < 520sf
6.Garage forward of house
7.Length of garage wall > 50% structure facade
Questions:
1.Are there other public benefits gained or flexibilit ies provided?
2.Does the Board support the realignment of Vicky Ln and Kelly St as a PUD
public benefit?
a.The realignment is required whether it is a PUD or conventional R-2
zoning development.
3.Does the Board support rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development?
4.Does the Board support amending the Comprehensive Plan to lower the density to
achieve the proposed PUD Concept Plan?
5.For consideration, the Board could support lowering the density but not the PUD.
This would require the applicant to design a development that meets all
conventional R-2 zoning standards.
a.e.g. 60ft wide lots, 125ft deep, 7,500 sf lot size (not including stormwater
ponds), architectural standards etc.
6.Should the applicant hold a neighborhood meeting prior to submission of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat
submittal?
PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat
T he City’s review and comments on t he concept plan’s relation to the Comprehensive
Plan and development regulations does not grant any rights to the applicant to develop
the property as depicted by the concept plan. All other applicable comments from
previous staff reports still apply.
A land use application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Preliminary
Plan/Preliminary Plat shall be submitted together.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has concerns regarding the lack of density and the financial feasibility of an HOA
maintaining the private road, lawn care, nature area, snow removal, etc. Those costs will
be spread over fewer units resulting in higher per unit HOA fees vs. spreading them out
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over more units. This parcel was intentionally guided for medium density to allow for
more units to account for these costs as well as the cost of realigning Vicky Lane with
Kelly Street.
A more compatible housing product for this site would be the R-2 two family or R-3
townhome product. Example s of medium density residential development immediately
in the area are the two and three unit products in Highland Meadows East 2nd Addition on
Nancy Court or the four unit products in Highland Meadows West on Marilyn Drive and
Oak Lane.
Staff is requesting feedback from the Planning & Zoning Board.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Applicant Narrative
2.House Elevations and Floor Plans
3.Concept Plan dated May 26, 2022
4.Concept Plan dated July 15, 2022
5.Concept Plan dated September 25, 2022
6.Concept Plan dated January 23, 2023
7.Concept Plan dated January 23, 2023 with Density Calculations
8.City Engineer Memo dated July 6, 2022
9.Environmental Coordinator Memo dated July 5, 2022
6/9/2022
City of Lino Lakes
Developer Ranger Development
Jon Blattman
4247 117th Ave. NE
Blaine MN 55449
763.242.8087
hedberghomes@hedberghomes.com
Planning/ Survey EG Rudd & Sons
James E. Napier
6776 Lake Drive NE, Suite 110
Lino Lakes MN 55014
651.361.8200
Fax 651.361.8701
jnapier@egrud.com
Engineering Plow Engineering
Adam Ginkel P.E.
6776 Lake Drive, Suite 110
Lino Lakes MN 55014
651.361.8210
Fax 651.361.8701
adam@plowe.com
Builder Hedberg Homes Inc.
4247 117th Ave. NE
Blaine MN 55449
763.242.3706
hedberghome@hedberghome.com
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LOCATION
The proposed Villas on Vicky is located on 4.9 acres at the intersection of Lake Drive
and Vicky Lane.
BACKGROUND
Ranger Development in conjunction with Hedberg Homes Inc. (builder) has
completed similar projects to what Villas on Vicky would be. Our past projects have
been in Otsego and four in Blaine in the past seven years.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The intent is to develop Villas on Vicky to be twenty-three one and two level, single
family residential neighborhood, with private streets and HOA. The propose of this
request is to submit, process, and obtain approval for rezoning and a preliminary plat
for development.
This type of housing product that is proposed is in much demand and over the years
we have listen to what clients are looking for within this type of development.
The property is currently zoned R-1 single family residential; the City of Lino Lake 2030
comprehensive plan shows future land use to “Mixed Use”.
Ranger Development is requesting a zoning change to a PUD so we can maximize
the land use. The PUD zoning change will allow flexibility and diversity within the
proposed to make it economically feasible. As we all know that materials have
increased within the last two years and infrastructure materials have escalated also.
The proposed development will have a density of 4.68 units per acre. Lot size will
range from 5,358 sq.’ to 11,066 sq.’.
Street width is twenty-six feet in width and will accommodate parking on the street for
visitors, so no off-street parking shall be needed.
With-in the development construction, Vicky Lane will re-align to match up with Kelly
Street on the East side of Lake Drive. We have had a discussion with Anoka County
regarding turn lanes. Unofficial comment was that most likely we may need to widen
turn lane from Lake Drive onto new Vicky Lane. They did not see any other issues with
the concept.
Outlots, setbacks and lot sizes are shown on plans provided with the application.
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HOUSE PRODUCT DESIGN
FOUNDATIONS
All homes will be slab on grade “no basements”, optional second-floor level
can be added if requested.
STORM ROOMS
All homes come with a dedicated storm room, for one to go to during
inclement weather conditions.
These rooms have additional wall connections into the concrete floor to help
prevent up lift and rooms are shown on house plan.
FOOTAGE SIZE OF THE HOMES
Homes can range from 1400 sq.’ and up.
Homes are custom designed to the Clients wishes within the designated house
footprint and lot size.
GARAGE SIZES
One of our biggest requests from Clients is for larger garages, in Villas on Vicky
we will offer some lots that will accommodate larger garages.
We also want to offer a single car option as we have seen more requests from
clients that only have one car and it would be about price point for Clients.
ELEVATIONS
As for the design of homes for the project, we try not to duplicate elevations or
colors onto other homes if possible. Our past developments have been
designed this way and upon completion of the projects they are visually
pleasing.
Roofs throughout the project will have designer shingles.
In pervious projects that we have completed we did not have restrictions on
roof pitch, since we do our designs in house, so we control the overlook
elevation look, which is the main focus. This worked well by not having roof
pitch restriction and provided more options for different front elevations.
PATIOS
All homes include a twelve-by-twelve patio with additional footages optional if
the Client so desired.
DRIVEWAYS
Driveways shall be concrete and two feet wider than garage door width.
LANDSCAPE
Each home includes two trees, plantings in front of home. Landscape rock
around the permitter of home.
Each home includes irrigation system that is controlled by the HOA.
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OPTIONAL FEATURES
Listed below are some of options that will be available to Clients are as follows:
1. In-floor gas radiant heating where the gas boiler doubles as tankless water
heater (most requested option) which we believe is the most energy efficient
on the market.
2. Gas or electric fireplaces
3. Insulated garages
4. Walk-in showers (wheelchair assessable)
5. Vaulted ceilings
6. Wider hallways and interior doors to accommodate wheelchairs.
HOME EFFICIENCY OR HERS (HOME ENERGY RATING STYEM) SCORES
With the rising cost that is accruing with natural gas prices we take energy efficiency
very seriously. On a HERS score, the lowers the number, better efficiency, in which
Minnesota leads the nation in the HERS index of 50.
While a standard new home is awarded a rating of one hundred. A home with a HERS
score of 70 is 30% more energy efficient than a standard new home.
Our HERS scores run from in the 30s to 45 which is well under MN State average (50) for
new homes.
HOA ASSOCIATION
Villas on Vicky shall be overseen by a HOA, which will enforce the regulations set forth
in the HOA documents. This will control what neighbors can do to the exterior of their
homes.
Here is a brief list of regulations.
1. The HOA shall provide lawn care and snow removal from driveway, sidewalks,
and streets with any snowfall of greater than two inches.
2. All planting that has been provide with the sale of home shall be maintained
by Homeowners and not the HOA.
3. HOA will monitor and maintain each homes irrigation system.
4. No parking of vehicles in driveways more than forty-eight hours.
5. No garbage cans stored outside.
6. Any changes to landscaping that has been established with the sale of the
home must have the approval of the HOA.
7. No fencing of yard, but small dog kennel fencing maybe approved on an
individual base and at the discretion of the HOA, which then the homeowner is
responsible for maintaining that portion of yard.
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R=109.1
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54' @ wide
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50' @ wide
setback 50' @ wide
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26'>>PATIO 1
40' SETBACK5
6
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3
4
53'
0+00
1+00
2+00
1+00
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13'
13'
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B
A
C
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7
8
47'25'
13'
61''
64'6
47'
47'
47'25' SETBACK3+00
4+00 2+009+00
8+00
PATIO
PATIO
10'ROWROW10'10'
1
2
3
4
50'
61''
50' @ wide
setback
50' @ wide
setback
BL 252'-8 9/16"BLDSB
BLDSB
BL D S B
PRIVACY
FENCE
PRIVACY
FENCE
PRIVACY
FENCE
Basin 2 BLDSBBLDSB
BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSB
BLDSBBLDS
BBLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
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Basin 1
CONCEPT PLAN
REVISION TABLE
DATE DESCRIPTION
7/14/2022 NEW LAYOUT PAGE 3
7/15/2022 LAYOUT REVISION
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Plan DATE:
12.30.21
Layout Page Table
Label Title
P-1 CONCEPT PLAN
P-2 FRONT ELEVATIONS
P-3 CONCEPT REVISION
UTILITY PLAN
Developer:Builder:
4247 117th Ave. NE Blaine MN. 55449 763.242.3706
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LOT WIDTHS
Lot total is 21 units
Lots 1-17- 50' minimum at front setback
Lots 1-4 Bl 2- 47'
SETBACKS
25' front
6'6" sides
25-28' rear
SIDE LOAD ENTRANCES
Side load homes will not be allowed directly
across from one another.
No patios or patio doors would be allowed on
sides of homes.
PRIVACY FENCING
Shown on plan indicated in blue
HOUSE FOOTAGES
House living footage shall be a minimum of
1200sq.'
Note: Background photo is not a up to date photo,
and is not true representative of trees and foliage on
the surrounding properties.
Site location:
30'0 30 60 90
264'-8 3/4"44'-1 3/16"r=89'-2 1/16"167'-7 3/8"40'-11 7/16"r=35'-0 13/16"29'-7 1/2"154'-9 1/8"550'-11 3/16"273'-11 15/16"298'-11 1/2"
40'
22'22'
62'
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40'
22'
22'
62'
40'
22'
22'
62'
G
42'
24'
22'
62'
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42'
24'
22'
62'
G
36'
22'
22'
62'
42'
24'
22'
62'42'24'22'62'40'
22'
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62'
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42'
24'
22'
62'
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42'
24'
22'
62'
64'
36'
22'
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40'
22'
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62'
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42'
24'
22'
62'
PRIVATE DRIVE LAKE DRIVE VI
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K
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L
A
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1 INCH = 30 FEET
PRIVACY
FENCE
PRIVACY
FENCE
Boxwoods
Boxwoods
Boxwoods
40'
62'
Boxwoods
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42'
24'
22'
62'G40'22'22'62'S
PATIO
PATIO
PATIO
8
PATIO
Size of basins to
be determined
by Engineer
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PRI
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40'Basin Mail box
Community
garden
Wild grass
area
Wild grass
area
Wild grass
area
Bench TYPE OF EVERGREENSPATIO
Street light
1
3
6
4
7
5
9
11
10
12
14
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15
17
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24'
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62'
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garden
Bench
Street light PRIVACYFENCE BLDSB
Hard
surface
path
Hard
surface
path Potential basin 2
Landscape Concept
1 in = 30 ft
Landscape Concept
1 in = 30 ft
REVISION TABLE
DATE DESCRIPTION
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PAGE TITLE
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P-1 17 Unit plan
P-2 Landscape Concept
Developer:Builder:
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Site location:
15'
25'
60'
15'LAKE DRIVE VI
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L
A
N
E
ROAD SURFACE
DESCRIPTION SQ.'
PRIVATE 13741.53
VICKY 13717.94
TOTALS: 27459.47
G
40'
22'
22'
62'
40
36'
22'
62'4036'
22'
62'
36'
22'
62'
36'
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62'
36'
22'
62'
36'
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LOT SIZES
LOT # (SQ FT)
1 9931.41
2 9856.27
3 9463.95
4 8976.1
5 7733.4
6 9658.32
7 14324.14
8 9950.95
9 10912.65
10 8467.59
10 9144.57
12 9487.3
13 10082.69
14 12406.24
15 13764.45
Totals: 154160.03 Basin 1
3
6 4
7
5
9 11
10
12
13
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
25'
Setback
Basin 3
2
FYDT
PATIO
8
R=45'
PRIVA
T
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D
R
I
V
E
EX FYDT
28'
2+00
2+92
1+00
R=35'
R=30'
R=35'
R=60'+
1+00
4+00
ROWEX FYDT
Nature area
32'
14
ROW25' SET
B
A
C
K
25' SETBACK
2+00
3+00
25'
S
E
T
B
A
C
K
Mailbox
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
32'BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBB L D S B
BLDSB
B
L
D
S
B
BLDSB30'
30'ROWROWx 25'BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSB BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
PATIO
15
163,028./ 43,560 =3.74 acers /15 units =4.01 Density
Development & Outlots sizes
LOT # (SQ FT)2D SYMBOL
Size of development 163028.02
Nature area 17288.49
Outlot area Vicky 33476.75
Totals: 213793.26
15 Units
1 in = 30 ft
15 Units
1 in = 30 ft
REVISION TABLE
DATE DESCRIPTION
1/17/23 15 UNITS
P-4-4
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Plan DATE:
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Label Title
P-1-14 Units
P-2-15 Units
P-3-UTILITY PLAN
P-4
Developer:Builder:
4247 117th Ave. NE Blaine MN. 55449 763.242.3706
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Site location:
15'
25'
60'
15'LAKE DRIVE VI
C
K
Y
L
A
N
E
ROAD SURFACE
DESCRIPTION SQ.'
PRIVATE 13741.53
VICKY 13717.94
TOTALS: 27459.47
G
40'
22'
22'
62'
40
36'
22'
62'4036'
22'
62'
36'
22'
62'
36'
22'
62'4036'
22'
62'
36'
22'
62'
36'
22'
62'
36'
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62'
36'
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22'
62'36'22'62'25' SETBACKPATIO
0+00
25'
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E
T
B
A
C
K
LOT SIZES
LOT # (SQ FT)
1 9931.41
2 9856.27
3 9463.95
4 8976.1
5 7733.4
6 9658.32
7 14324.14
8 9950.95
9 10912.65
10 8467.59
10 9144.57
12 9487.3
13 10082.69
14 12406.24
15 13764.45
Totals: 154160.03 Basin 1
3
6 4
7
5
9 11
10
12
13
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
25'
Setback
Basin 3
2
FYDT
PATIO
8
R=45'
PRIVA
T
E
D
R
I
V
E
EX FYDT
28'
2+00
2+92
1+00
R=35'
R=30'
R=35'
R=60'+
1+00
4+00
ROWEX FYDT
Nature area
32'
14
ROW25' SET
B
A
C
K
25' SETBACK
2+00
3+00
25'
S
E
T
B
A
C
K
Mailbox
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
32'BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBB L D S B
BLDSB
B
L
D
S
B
BLDSB30'
30'ROWROWx 25'BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSB BLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSBBLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
BLDSB
PATIO
15
163,028./ 43,560 =3.74 acers /15 units =4.01 Density
Development & Outlots sizes
LOT # (SQ FT)2D SYMBOL
Size of development 163028.02
Nature area 17288.49
Outlot area Vicky 33476.75
Totals: 213793.26
15 Units
1 in = 30 ft
15 Units
1 in = 30 ft
REVISION TABLE
DATE DESCRIPTION
1/17/23 15 UNITS
P-4-4
SHEET:DATE:
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Plan DATE:
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Label Title
P-1-14 Units
P-2-15 Units
P-3-UTILITY PLAN
P-4
Developer:Builder:
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Site location:
Memorandum
To: Katie Larsen, City Planner, City of Lino Lakes
From: Kelsey Gelhar, Engineer, WSB
Diane Hankee, City Engineer, City of Lino Lakes
Date: July 6, 2022
Re: Villas on Vicky Concept Plan
WSB Project No. 020731-000
WSB has reviewed the Villas on Vicky Concept Plan for a 23 unit PUD prepared by E.G. Rud &
Sons, Inc. and submitted on June 10, 2022. The site is located on the west side of Lake Drive
(CSAH 23), south of the existing Vicky Lane.
Engineering
•Erosion Control & Grading
The proposed Villas on Vicky project would require mass site grading for the streets and lots,
appurtenant erosion control, and a SWPPP. Engineering staff feels that the lots as proposed are
too small to accommodate proper grading and drainage for the proposed homes. The lots are not
wide enough for the proposed product type to be constructed and still meet grading standards.
Staff is concerned that there will not be enough room on the proposed lots to meet screening and
setback requirements and still be able to grade the rear yards to adequately drain.
•Stormwater Management
The Villas of Vicky property is relatively flat and appears to drain to a low area near Lake Drive
(CSAH 23). There is no known floodplain on the site. An 18” and 21” diameter Anoka County storm
sewer line is located on the east side of Lake Drive (CSAH 23). City records indicate that there is a
storm sewer pipe stubbed across Lake Drive (CSAH 23) in front of this property. Anoka County
should review the preliminary drainage design concurrent to the City’s preliminary plat reviews.
Anoka County must approve any connection to the Anoka County storm sewer. An engineered
model would be required.
The Villas on Vicky concept plan is in the George Watch Resource Management Unit (RMU)
according to the City of Lino Lakes 2018 Local Water Management Plan (WMP). George Watch Lake
is included in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) impaired waters list and is supported
by upwelling groundwater. The WMP noted several issues within the George Watch RMU, including
altered hydrology. A strategy for mitigating this issue includes possibly reducing the volume of runoff
from the site and investigating if infiltration is feasible on the site. A geotechnical report was not
provided, though it appears that soil borings were performed based on the “Aerial Resource Map”.
Based on the review of the Villas on Vicky Concept Plan the following was concluded:
The areas identified for storm ponding appear infeasible to construct and insufficient to meet
city code and standards. Reconfiguring the ponding areas will impact the layout of the lots
and streets.
The proposed improvements cannot create adverse impacts to neighboring properties by
grading to drain towards those lots. Staff feels that steep slopes will be needed to a create a
Attachment 8: City Engineer Memo dated July 6, 2022
Ms. Katie Larsen
7/6/2022
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functional rear yard drainage system.
Ponding areas shall not be within the public right-of -way.
•Water Supply
The existing property is identified as a Stage 1A Planned Service Area in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. There is an existing 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) water main
along the south side of Vicky Lane and an existing 12-inch diameter DIP water main along the
east side of Lake Drive (CSAH 23).
It is feasible to extend the water main to service the proposed lots. However, the size of the water
main will have to be determined and the water main will most likely need to be looped through
the site. All proposed units will be required to connect to the City’s water system.
•Sanitary Sewer
The existing property is identified as a Stage 1A Planned Service Area in the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan and is in the 2B sanitary sub-district. There is existing 10-inch diameter polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
trunk sanitary sewer along the south side of Vicky Lane and 21-inch diameter PVC trunk sanitary
sewer along the east side of Lake Drive (CSAH 23). City records do not indicate the invert elevations
of the sanitary sewer manhole closest to the proposed development. Elevations will have to be field
verified before design can be completed.
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does not identify any future trunk lines in this area. The development
would have to connect to the existing trunk sanitary lines on Vicky Lane or Lake Drive (CSAH 23). It
is feasible to extend sanitary sewer through this development. All proposed units will be required to
connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system.
•Transportation
The Villas on Vicky is located at the southwest corner of the existing Vicky Lane and Lake Drive
(CSAH 23) intersection. Vicky Lane is a 2-lane residential street and Lake Drive (CSAH 23) is a
county state aid highway. In this area, Lake Drive (CSAH 23) has 2-lanes with a striped center gore
and paved shoulders. The concept plan includes realigning the Vicky Lane and Lake Drive (CSAH
23) intersection so that the entrance to Vicky Lane aligns with Kelly Street on the east side of Lake
Drive (CSAH 23). This realignment would include curving Vicky Lane so that the proposed portion
runs parallel to Lake Drive (CSAH 23) for approximately 200 ft. A private drive is planned to connect
to Vicky Lane in two different locations.
Anoka County reviewed the development and they will require that the existing right turn lane on
southbound Lake Drive (CSAH 23) be extended to the proposed intersection. Anoka County also
reviewed the need for a designated left turn lane on northbound Lake Drive (CSAH 23). A left turn
lane will not be required at this time as it would have significant geometric and construction impacts
on Lake Drive (CSAH 23) and surrounding streets and properties.
Based on the review of the Villas on Vicky Concept Plan the following was concluded:
•The Concept Plan is generally consistent with the Transportation Section of the City’s
2040 Comprehensive Plan.
•A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) should be completed to document the traffic operational
and safety impacts of the proposed development.
•City Standard Details state that residential streets included in a PUD must be at least
30-ft wide from back-of -curb to back-of -curb (B-B). The plans currently show a road
width of 28-ft B-B.
•Staff does not recommend that the city approve layout of the Vicky Lane and private
drive as currently proposed. The southern intersection of the private drive and Vicky
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7/6/2022
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Lane is only about 55 ft from the Vicky Lane/Lake Drive (CSAH 23) intersection and is
located on a curve. Staff is concerned about visibility for cars turning left onto the
private drive from Vicky Lane and is concerned about stacking on Vicky Lane if
vehicles have to wait to turn onto Lake Drive (CSAH 23).
• Staff recommends that more separation be provided between the southern curve of
Vicky Lane and the intersection of Vicky Lane and Lake Drive (CSAH 23).
• Turning movements should be provided to make sure that trucks (WB-67) can make
the right turn from Lake Drive (CSAH 23) on to Vicky Lane.
• The City’s Comprehensive Plan identifies a proposed trail segment adjacent to the
proposed development along Lake Drive (CSAH 23). The corridor for the future trail
should be included as part of the Concept Plan.
• Wetlands
The site does not include any known wetlands.
• Landscaping
The landscaping will be reviewed with future submittals.
• Floodplain
There is no known floodplain on this site.
• Drainage and Utility Easements
Per City Code, the City requires 10-ft wide drainage and utility (D&U) easements along plat
boundaries and along lot lines. Drainage and utility easements along lot lines are allowed to be
centered on common rear and side lot lines. The right-of -way for local public roadways shall be 60-ft
wide.
An additional 10-ft of right-of -way along Lake Drive (CSAH 23) will be required to be dedicated as
part of any future plat. Lake Drive (CSAH 23) is designated as an A-Minor Arterial Reliever, which
requires 120-ft of right-of -way according to section 302.03 of the city code.
Development Agreement
A Development Agreement will be required with the final platting process.
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
A Stormwater Maintenance Agreement will be required with the final plat. Public facilities will
be covered by the City’s Programmatic Maintenance Agreement.
• Permits Required
1. NPDES General Construction Permit
2. City of Lino Lakes Zoning Permit for Construction
3. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit
4. Minnesota Department of Health
5. Rice Creek Watershed Permit
6. Anoka County Right-of -Way and Access Permit
If you or the applicant has any questions regarding these comments, please contact Kelsey Gelhar
at (612) 709-4897 or kgelhar@wsbeng.com. You may also contact Diane Hankee at (651) 982-2430
or dhankee@linolakes.us.
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To: Katie Larsen
From: Andy Nelson
Date: July 5th, 2022
Re: Environmental Board Comments/June 29th, 2022 /Villas on Vicky
The Environmental Board, at their June 29th, 2022 meeting, had the following
recommendations for Villas on Vicky:
1.There does not seem to be room for required buffer and screen plantings
or open space plantings.
2.The project narrative mentions two trees will be planted in each front yard.
There should be only one boulevard tree per frontage planted in the right-
of-way per property. This is one tree per lot or two trees for corner lots. If
there is a second tree planted in the front yards, they should not be
located in the right-of-way.
3.A proposed trail appears on this site in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and
should be considered as part of this project.
4.A diverse mix of native plants and plants beneficial to pollinators shall be
utilized wherever possible and/or practical. This includes vegetative
buffers around stormwater management features and also in required
open space and landscape plantings.
Environmental Memo
Attachment 9: Environmental Coordinator Memo dated July 5, 2022