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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2024 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 April 10, 2024. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Mr. Wipperfurth proposed the addition of a discussion item about notification requirements for developments. Chair Root agreed to add Item 7C. 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Vojtech moved to approve the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6 – 0. Chair Root suggested removing Ms. Guthmueller from members being absent at the last meeting since she wasn’t a member yet. Also, Chair Root made a correction that the last paragraph under 7A project updates needed to be changed from Mr. Root to Mr. Wipperfurth and Laden regarding the discussing architectural standards. 6.OPEN MIKE Mr. Root declared open mike at 6:37 p.m. DATE: April 10, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:49 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech Michael Root, Perry Laden, Suzy Guthmueller, Patrick Kohler MEMBERS ABSENT: Neil Evenson STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Michael Grochala, Dana Rozan Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Chris Stowe, 426 Pine St, wanted to bring the Board’s attention to zoning and planning concerns with his property. He began with the overview of the duties of the Planning and Zoning Board. He expressed concerns about major development and zoning projects coming up in the City of Lino Lakes. He also expressed concerns about residents having to pay higher taxes for development projects. He also wanted the City to protect Bald Eagle nest on the big tree north of the Robinson sod farms. Lonny Eibensteiner, 8180 Diane St, he did not sign the sign-up sheet, but Chair Root accepted his comment. He wanted to express concerns about building code enforcement and his concerns about his property regarding his second driveway along the City easement. He also expressed concern about misinformation from the City inspectors approving one permit and rejecting another. He also wanted to bring the Board’s attention to the complaints all along Diane St. Mr. Laden moved to close the open mike. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 6 – 0. Open mike was closed at 6:46 p.m. 7.ACTION ITEMS A.Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment-Sacred Communities and Micro-Unit Dwellings Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. During the 2023 legislative session, the Legislature passed a bill authorizing religious institutions beginning January 1, 2024 to site micro-unit dwellings on religious institution property. The state statute also requires cities to permit sacred settlements of micro units either via a permitted use or conditional use. Staff recommends the Board adopts the conditional use permit. Mr. Wipperfurth asked if the City can enforce zoning exterior material requirements upon those applying for this. Ms. Larsen replied that the City would have to be consistent with what the State statute says, which is exterior material should be compatible with single-family residential requirements. Mr. Vojtech asked what the process would be to pull a permit like this. Ms. Larsen responded they must go through the conditional use permit, which lays out all the requirements, and plan review and site review process. Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Vojtech also asked if an individual can turn an existing building into a religious institute. Ms. Larsen replied that you could if you meet the requirements within the conditional use permit, including parking requirements and so on. Mr. Root expressed concerns about the standards and minimum requirements needed, including the setbacks. Mr. Root also suggested considering residential areas also can fall under the conditional use permits. He commented on the State statute which states religious institutes/sacred communities need security as well. Mr. Vojtech asked about the security protocols, if it could be interpreted as something and if those standards are not met, and if the City would revoke the conditional use permit. Ms. Larsen replied that staff will investigate the language a bit more closely. Ms. Guthmueller asked if there is a limit to how many micro-dwellings can be built in a sacred community. Ms. Larsen replied if they meet the setback requirements then it can be as many as they could. Chair Root opened the public hearing to the public at 7:05 p.m. Doug Malsom, 8210 Diane St, asked what the tax rates are going to be when the micro-dwellings are put in. He expressed concerns about how the religious institutes do not have to pay taxes, therefore the residents will have to pay more taxes. He also suggested the City sue the State as protest against the statute. Chris Stowe, 426 Pine St, agreed with Mr. Malsom. Angella Coil, 7672 Sunset Ave, asked what parameters are set for the communities, for example, how many people are in the micro-units, who are moving in, such as no background check, etc. Where are the people coming from, such as where are the homeless people coming from who are increasing crime and drug trafficking. She also said that she likes the small community and would like it to stay that way. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. Chair Root entertained a motion to approve the proposed zoning text amendment with the conditional use permit regarding sacred communities and micro - dwellings. Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Guthmueller asked if there is further flexibility as to what the ordinance change can be. Ms. Larsen responded that there are two options, whether to adopt a permitted use or a conditional use permit. Chair Root clarified that if the Board rejected the recommendation, then people are still allowed to pull the permit. It is already a law, and it is required. The only option the City has is permitted use or a conditional use permit. Mr. Kohler made a motion to approve the zoning text amendment. Motion seconded by Chair Root. Mr. Vojtech mentioned that there are other State statutes in which residents can express concerns with State legislatures. Motion carried 6 – 0. B.Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment-Building Type and Construction and Exterior Materials Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. At the March 13, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting during site and building review of 440 Park Court, the Board suggested to require higher architectural standards along certain corridors in the City. This will be discussed later. City staff also met with architect professionals to read over the ordinance and see if there was any language they can change for clarification. Ms. Larsen said that the architect thought the language was very clear. Ms. Larsen also said that the staff is considering stucco, which is a class two material. Be moved to class three, which would limit the amount of stucco material commercial buildings could use. No questions from the Board. Chair Root opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Chris Stowe, 426 Pine St, expressed concerns about what the material of the micro-houses will be. He also expressed concerns that he does not appreciate the sign-up sheet because people do not know what is being talked about until it starts. Mr. Laden moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. The public hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Vojtech moved to approve the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 6 – 0. C.Jansen Addition Final Plat Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Boulder Contracting, submitted a land use application for final plat for Jansen Addition. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing parcel located at 523 Lois Lane into three (3) single family lots for the purpose of constructing two (2) new single-family homes. The lot is 1.11 gross acres (48,510 sf). Staff recommend approval of the final plat. Mr. Vojtech asked if there were other plats that break close to the size of the lot. Ms. Larsen replied yes, they receive some plats that come in close. Mr. Laden made a motion to approve the final plat. Mr. Kohler seconded. Motion carried 6 – 0. 7.DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Notification Requirements for Developments Mr. Wipperfurth suggested that the City should put up signs about the Robinson sod farm development. He also asked if the City asks for the school district approval of development projects. Mr. Grochala said that notifications on developments are required by State law. He also said they do meet with the school districts at least twice a year to notify them of proposed developments, but they do not request any input. Schools are also supportive of future developments. Mr. Wipperfurth asked if the Board should be asking the school board for comments. Ms. Guthmueller said it would not be necessary to ask the school board for comments, but it would be difficult for schools because there are many tasks that they must prepare for. She suggested notifying the school board about big developments is a good heads up because they can react appropriately and prepare. Ms. Larsen replied that the City can add school districts to the distribution list when sending out notifications. Mr. Grochala said they looked at the vicinity of the notifications. For example, for the Sod farms it was only 600 ft. They want to be cautious about setting up the Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES notification vicinity because they want to reach everyone within a reasonable distance, but the vicinity is also dependent on the type and size of the development. Mr. Laden asked what the notification requirements are regarding neighborhood meetings. Ms. Larsen replied that it was 600 ft according to the preliminary plat. Ms. Guthmueller agreed with Mr. Wipperfurth about how important transparency is when doing something big, and notifying more people is better. A.Lake Drive Corridor Architectural Design Standards Mr. Grochala suggested to the Board that staff need to come up with a design overlay. Mr. Laden commented on looking at the city as a whole and seeing where they wanted to do that. Especially industrial zoned areas that have a high visibility. Mr. Grochala suggested at the next meeting that they map out those areas and discuss what the next steps would be with some maps and photos. B.Project Updates Staff provided an update on projects. Mr. Wipperfurth suggested a discussion item at the next meeting about the religious communities and zoning text amendments to discuss the screening and setbacks. Chair Root agreed but added that the Board should discuss what the standards already are. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Guthmueller. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dana Rozan – Office Specialist