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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/2024 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 March 13, 2024. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Kohler moved to approve the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes with one change. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 6 – 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Open mike was closed at 6:32 p.m. DATE: March 13, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:44 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech Michael Root, Perry Laden, Neil Evenson, Patrick Kohler MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Julie Whitney Planning & Zoning Board March 13, 2024 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing 440 Park Court (Lino Lakes Tech Center & Storage Facility) Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Lariat Companies, Inc., submitted a land use application for conditional use permit and site & building plan review. The development proposes a 36,000 sf multi-tenant industrial and indoor self-storage building on the south half of the property located at 440 Park Court. The north half of the site is the existing Lino Lakes Storage. After reviewing the staff report, Ms. Larsen asked the Board for feedback regarding the name of the building. She stated there was some conversation at the City Council work session and wanted to know the opinion of the Board. Mr. Wipperfurth felt they could name the company what they wanted to. Mr. Wipperfurth questioned who would make the decision when deferred parking stalls are needed. Ms. Larsen said according to the ordinance, the Director of Community Development would make those decisions. Mr. Wipperfurth expressed concern over the lack of parking stalls for this size building. He also wanted to determine if a fence could be included in the conditional use permit. Ms. Larsen stated that would require a variance and would not be permissible during this process. Mr. Wipperfurth thought the building should be shielded more than it is now. Ms. Larsen said the berm and the landscaping will act as a screen. Mr. Kohler asked if the two buildings that are on the property could be split into two businesses . Ms. Larsen said it would need to be approved through the City. Mr. Kohler was concerned about the lack of space for tractor and trailer deliveries. Ms. Larsen stated that the fire department viewed the turn radius and was satisfied with it. Mr. Vojtech also questioned the traffic on the property and did not think there were enough parking spaces. Ms. Larsen stated they meet the minimum requirements and that if the Board feels like there is too much congestion near the three bays, they can add to their motion to remove them. Mr. Laden questioned why the fence was allowed on the first part of the development but not this one. Ms. Larsen confirmed the fence’s location and position. Mr. Laden also wanted to know if the berm they will be installing will be better than the current one. Ms. Larsen verified the requirement to achieve a full six foot high screen with trees and plants. Mr. Laden questioned if they met the minimum standards for building materials and suggested he was seeking higher architectural standards for the main areas of the City. Ideally, he would like it to be addressed before receiving more comp plans and would like it addressed by City Council. Ms. Larsen stated we had some corrections to the Zoning Ordinance and it could be added at that time. Mr. Laden also provided feedback Planning & Zoning Board March 13, 2024 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES regarding the name and appreciated that they included “Lino Lakes” in the name of their business. Mr. Evenson agrees to raise the standards for Lake Drive. He stated that trees on the original berm have died and that they should be restored to the buffer standards. Ms. Larsen stated it could be added to the requirements. Mr. Root agreed with the congestion near the three bays and thought by increasing the internal storage it would alleviate the congestion. Mr. Root also addressed that the fire department was agreeable to the bay area as long as it did not hamper fire fighter access to the building and that the area remains clear of snow storage so as to not hinder exiting the building. He thought it should be added as a condition for approval. Mr. Root commented on the name of the company and thought that tech implies a different kind of use than what is in there. Mr. Root wanted item #2 on the Engineer’s letter to also be a condition for approval regarding the materials that are stored there. Ms. Larsen said they need a MPCA clearance letter and the issue will be resolved before it goes to City Council. Mr. Wade Johnson, AMCON, 6121 Baker Road, Suite 110, Minnetonka, MN. Mr. Johnson addressed the parking at the facility and believes it is sufficient parking for the proposed project. He checked the storage traffic and stated there is no issue with the design. He stated he also agreed with Ms. Larsen regarding the pinch point and thought it was something they could change from 47 to 24. He stated that there will be no tractor trailers on the property, as the businesses that will be there do not attract that type of delivery. He also said they are agreeable with the landscaping. Mr. Johnson stated there is no hazardous material on the property and due to this it will be difficult to get a closure letter from the MPCA. It is not possible to close out due to the lack of hazardous material on the property. They will investigate it to determine what would satisfy the MPCA. He also said he talked to the owner on Monday about eliminating the three bays. He conveyed he cannot make it work financially without them. Mr. Vojtech wanted to know how many storage units would be inside the building. Mr. Johnson said it is determined by the vendor that comes in. Mr. Vojtech questioned the estimated trips to the storage facility. Mr. Johnson said it is minimal during the day. Mr. Laden wanted to know if the owner was interested in doing anything on the south side that would be more appealing. Mr. Johnson stated it was not feasible with the finances of the owner. Mr. Vojtech said signage will be important for safety when people are driving through the building. Mr. Johnson said users are going to their space to get property or drop something off. The customers of the businesses will only access the facility by appointment only. Planning & Zoning Board March 13, 2024 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. No one was present for public comment. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. Mr. Evenson moved to approve the conditional use permit and site plan review adding the addition of public safety’s request regarding snow storage and that the berm be restored to its original condition. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6-0. B. Watermark 7th Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. 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 7 th Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. The plat proposes 106 single family lots and 8 outlots. Mr. Laden requested verification that it includes the major changes from last time. Ms. Larsen confirmed that it did. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to approve the PUD final plan/final plat subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6-0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Staff provided an update on projects. Mr. Wipperfurth and Mr. Laden asked when the Board will discuss the increased architectural standards for more visible areas. Ms. Larsen stated the conversation could be continued at the next Planning and Zoning meeting and the Board agreed. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant