HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2023 P&Z MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
on June 14, 2023.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Vojtech moved to approve the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by
Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 7 – 0.
5. OPEN MIKE
Mr. Root declared open mike at 6:32 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Vojtech moved to close open mike at 6:33 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden.
Motion carried 7 – 0.
DATE: June 14, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:57 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Root, Perry Laden, Neil Evenson,
SaraJo Stewart, Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech,
Patrick Kohler
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Diane Hankee, Julie Whitney
Planning & Zoning Board
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6. ACTION ITEMS
A. Bluebill Ponds Second Addition Final Plat
Mr. Grochala presented the staff report.
The applicants, Steve and Rye Gustad, represent House of Praise, Inc. They are final
platting a one (1) acre outlot into a lot for the purpose of constructing one (1) single
family house. The name of the final plat is Bluebill Ponds Second Addition.
The Board had no questions for staff. The applicant was present and had no comment.
Mr. Kohler moved to approve the final plat subject to conditions listed in the staff report.
Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7 – 0.
B. Watermark 6th Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat
Watermark is a 372 acre master planned residential community consisting of 692 single
family lots and 172 townhome units totaling 864 housing units. U.S. Home, LLC (aka
Lennar) submitted a Land Use Application for Watermark 6th Addition PUD Final
Plan/Final Plat. The plat proposes 48 single family lots and 2 outlots.
Mr. Evenson inquired at what point the home buyer would be informed of the limited
ability to build accessory structures on lots 2-8 block one (1). Mr. Grochala said the real
estate agent and Lennar should be disclosing this at the time of closing but an additional
declaration in the title work was added to keep the potential homebuyer informed. This
limitation is due to the 40 ft utility easement at the back of the property. Mr. Grochala
emphasized they are not prohibited from having an accessory structure, just limited
where they can put it.
Mr. Evenson asked if the area could be mowed by the homeowner. Mr. Grochala said
they could. The only caveat is the homeowner cannot put any structure in that area.
Mr. Vojtech asked if the clubhouse was located in this area. Mr. Grochala said it was
not. Mr. Vojtech asked if the clubhouse would be finished or at least started before this
phase would begin. Mr. Grochala stated it should be finished concurrently with this
phase of the development.
Mr. Vojtech asked about the open space and if the City has input on what that is supposed
to look like. Mr. Grochala said there is a wetland and some buffer areas.
Mr. Kohler asked if the future traffic noise in the Anoka County report has been
addressed by the City. Mr. Grochala said it is Anoka County’s standard language for
development along country roads. Mr. Grochala said they have addressed it by an
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increased setback from the highway. He also added that the houses in that area are
constructed with a higher level of noise abatement. Other than the landscaping and
screening and adjusting the distance, no other steps have been taken.
Mr. Root wanted to know if the required open space was adjusted with the agreement.
Mr. Grochala stated that a blanket easement was provided with the original plat and the
legal is redefined at the time of the final plat.
Mr. Evenson moved to approve the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat subject to conditions listed
in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 7 – 0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Staff provided an update on projects.
Mr. Vojtech moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Meeting
adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant