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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/2024 PZ Combined Special PacketMeeting guidelines on reverse side. SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA Monday, June, 17, 2024 Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16 and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers (televised) 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment (sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum) 4. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items 5. Action Items A. Public Hearing: Consider Interim Ordinance Creating a Moratorium on the Subdivision of Lands for Residential Uses ADJOURNMENT CITY OF LINO LAKES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING GUIDELINES Advisory boards are fact-finding bodies established to aid the City Council in specific areas. The decisions of any board are considered advisory only and all final decisions rest with the City Council. Board meetings shall operate in accordance with the procedures established by the City Council. 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The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. 1 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: June 17, 2024 REQUEST: Public Hearing, Consider Interim Ordinance to Creating a Moratorium on the Subdivision of Lands for Residential Uses CASE NUMBER: TA 2024-003 APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes OWNER: N/A REVIEW SCHEDULE: P & Z Board Meeting: June 17, 2024 City Council 1st Reading: June 24, 2024 City Council 2nd Reading: July 8, 2024 INTRODUCTION The City Council has requested the consideration of an interim ordinance creating a moratorium on the subdivision of land for residential uses in the northwest quadrant of the City to allow for additional study of the area. BACKGROUND The northwest quadrant of the City, located along Main Street and generally referred to as “the Sod Farms”, has received significant development interest over the past two years. Two development interests have recently presented or submitted concepts for discussion with the City Council. In February of 2024 Pulte Group presented interest in developing a master planned active adult (55+) residential community on approximately 240 acres north of Main Street. The City Council completed a tour of a similar Del Webb branded project in late March of 2024 to gain a better understanding of site amenities and site layout, using smaller lot sizes and reduced setbacks. 2 The City also became aware of the proposed Madinah Lake project in late March of 2024. A Planned Unit Development Concept Plan has been submitted and is currently under review. The proposed project includes a mix of housing types, totaling 434 units, commercial development and a religious building on approximately 156 acres. Together, the Pulte/Del Webb and Madinah Lakes projects include development of approximately 400 acres and 900 residential housing units along the Main Street corridor. Both projects are requesting design flexibility through the PUD process. In reaction to the development interest, the City Council has discussed the possible need for a moratorium to further study the corridor in preparation for development. ANALYSIS Over the past 20 years there have been two prior concept plans submitted to the City for discussion. The Robinson Lake’s project in 2006 and the Promenade proposal in 2022. Robinson Lakes In October 2006, a concept plan for Robinson Lakes submitted by Lino Lakes Development, LLC was reviewed at a Council Work Session. The concept plan included 680 acres located both north and south of Main Street. The plan included a residential mix of single family homes, multi-family and active adult multi-family. Lakes, open space and greenway system with parks and trails were incorporated throughout the development. This project required a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and completion of an environmental review document. An Alternative Urban Areawide Review was proposed. No formal application was submitted for review, no environmental review was completed and no approvals were granted by the City. This project did not move forward due to the onset of a housing recession. The project did form the basis for land use changes reflected in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and recommendation to master plan this corridor. Promenade In February 2022, a concept plan for Robinson Property submitted by Integrate Properties, LLC was reviewed at a Council Work Session. The concept plan included 157 gross acres south of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and consisted of a mix of housing types totaling 707 housing units. In October 2022, the Council approved a Record of Decision and Making a Negative Declaration on the Need for an Environmental Impact Statement for Robinson Sod Farm EAW. The EAW evaluated two (2) development scenarios, the PUD Concept Plan with 557 dwelling units and the Yield Plan with 707 dwelling units. In November 2022, a revised concept plan was reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board. The proposed development was renamed Promenade. 3 No approvals were granted by the City and the project did not move past concept plan review. 2040 Comprehensive Plan The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies Main Street, at Sunset, as a key “Gateway” into the City. The plan also recommends that a master plan be completed for the Main Street Corridor from 4th Avenue to Sunset Avenue. No master plan has been completed to date. The Main Street corridor has been planned for urban residential development for the past two decades; however, the area has seen limited development over the past 14 years. Since 2010, a total of approximately 140 new residential units have been built in the City northwest of I- 35W. The influx of new development interest provides an opportunity to collaborate on a larger planning scale to ensure a coordinated and efficient extension of public facilities that address the cumulative impacts of the broader development area. Master planning is not new to the City of Lino Lakes; previous studies include the Town Center (I-35W/Lake Drive), CR 49 (Hodgson Road) and CR J (Ash Street) Master Plan, the I-35E Corridor Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), and most recently the Otter Lake Road Master Plan. Each of these plans were completed to create a more detailed development framework from the Comprehensive Plan in advance of development. Water The City has planned it’s water system to accommodate the growth planned through 2040. This ultimately includes the addition of wells 7, 8, and 9. However, District Court imposed conditions related to White Bear Lake water levels has limited the City’s ability to fully implement the water supply plan. While the City’s slower than anticipated growth has delayed the need for these improvements, Well No. 2 is currently in need of replacement. Increased water use over the past two years has increased the importance of this project. The City is waiting for guidance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding replacement of this well considering the court order. Replacement of this well is necessary to accommodate continued system expansion. Moratorium Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4 allows municipalities to implement a moratorium, while it conducts studies, to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. The proposed moratorium would prohibit the creation of new lots for residential purposes for a period of one year. Land use applications for a minor subdivision would be exempt. During this time the City would not accept or continue to process any land use applications which 4 propose the creation of new residential lots. The moratorium would last for one year from the effective date of the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION There are significant advantages to master planning. A larger scale planning effort allows for a more comprehensive approach to system design and establishment of a development framework. A proposed moratorium would allow time for the City to complete the master planning process within a larger geographic area to address land use, transportation, environmental resources, parks and open space, surface water management and sewer and water utility issues. Staff would also suggest incorporating into the process the preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). The AUAR is an environmental review document that would allow more in-depth analysis of the Master Plan and provide a mitigation document for implementation. The AUAR would eliminate the need for any further environmental review by individual development proposals, provided development is within the parameters studied. The AUAR would also guide future development not currently being considered or that would not otherwise require environmental review. The suggested study area would encompass the area between 4th Avenue on the east, Sunset Avenue to the west, Pine Street on the north, and Carl Street/Century Trail on the south. Alternatively, each development would proceed on its own schedule and reviewed independently in accordance with zoning and subdivision requirements. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Proposed Moratorium Area Map 1 1st Reading: Publication: 2nd Reading: Effective: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. _XX-24_____ INTERIM ORDINANCE CREATING A MORATORIUM ON THE CREATION OF NEW LOTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES IN A CERTAIN PART OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to exercise the City’s authority under Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4 by the creation of an interim ordinance which has the effect of creating a moratorium on the subdivision of lands for residential uses in that part of the City of Lino Lakes described and depicted in the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. Preliminary Findings: The City Council hereby makes the following preliminary findings to serve as the basis for the necessary study to be made during the moratorium, which serve as the reasons why it is in the public interest for the City to declare a moratorium by virtue of this Ordinance: 1) Main Street at Sunset Avenue (CR 53) is identified as a “gateway” in the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2) The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends the preparation of a Master Plan for the Main Street corridor between 4th Avenue and Sunset Avenue (CR 53). No such plan presently exists. 3) The City has been presented with two development proposals within the Exhibit A area that total 400 acres with approximately 900 new lots for residential use. 4) A moratorium will provide the City with time to study and work towards preparation of a Master Plan for the Exhibit A area that will address land uses, transportation, environmental resources preservation, parks, surface waters, and utility issues. A moratorium also presents the possibility of conducting an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) environment study for the area. Section 3. Moratorium: Until the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council complete studies related to the aforementioned findings, the City shall not accept or continue to process any land use applications for land use proposals which propose in 2 whole or in part, the creation of new lots for residential purposes. Notwithstanding the moratorium imposed herein, a land use application for a minor subdivision in compliance with City Code Section 1001.075 thru 1001.081 may be processed. The study period will last no longer than one (1) year from the effective date of this Ordinance, unless further extended by the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4. Section 4. Effective Date: This Ordinance is effective upon publication of the Ordinance in accordance with the City Charter. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this ____ day of ____________, 2024. ____________________________ Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Roberta Colotti, City Clerk EXHIBIT A Public Hearing:June 17, 2024Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Lands for Residential UsesMoratorium on Subdivision of Interim Ordinance Creating General Location Map Study Area 2 Background 3 Commercial development.Project includes a mix of housing types totaling 434 units, Mosque and •Concept Plan application submitted on April 23, 2024.•Information Posted on developer's web page mid March.•Madinah Lakes Project City Council tour of Bellwether development in Corcoran (March 21, 2024).•building setbacks and club house/amenity center55+ community with a potential mix of housing types, reduced lots sizes •250 Acres, Robinson Property North of Main Street. •Pulte Group/Del Web Community, (February 2024)Sod Farm Area Development Proposals Project Location Map Madinah LakesPulte Project 4 Background 5 and council considerationCouncil directed staff to initiate the moratorium process for public input –review and discussionCouncil directed staff to prepare a plan of study and draft interim ordinance for planning and moratorium processCouncil met with City Attorney to discuss water availability, master –April 29, 2024 Planning considerations for Main Street CorridorImpact of White Bear Lake District Court Order•Status and impact of Water Appropriation Permit Contested Case Hearing•Water CapacitymoratoriumCouncil introduced topic of possible residential –April 1, 2024 Work Session Background 6 No approvals granted•“Promenade” PUD revised Concept Plan, (October 2022). •Negative Declaration on Need for Environmental Impact Statement (Oct. 2022)Robinson Sod Farm EAW, (August 2022)•160 Acres south of Main StreetPUD Concept Plan, (February 2022)•Promenade-Integrate Properties recommendationBasis for land use changes reflected in 2030 Comp Plan and Master Plan •No formal application was received, and no approvals granted•Required a Comp Plan Amendment and Environmental Review•Concept Plan covering 680 acres north and south of Main Street•Robinson Lakes (October 2006)Past Development Concepts Water Supply 7 The ruling is under appeal.•Conditions 1 & 3 upheld. •Ruling was released on May 16, 2024•Hearing completed in December of 2023. •City appealed the 3 of the 4 conditions. requirements.Report annually on collaborative efforts with NE communities to meet the per capita •90 GPD Total).Prepare an enforceable plan to limit per capita water use (75 GPD for residential and •923.5.Enact and enforce a residential irrigation ban when White Bear Lake drops below •Prepare a plan to convert, in whole or in part, to a surface water source.•6168 was amended to include the following requirements:-1985City’s Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Appropriation Permit -groundwater management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie Du ChienOn August 30, 2017, the Ramsey County District Court issued a judgement regarding the  Water Supply 8 service.Well firm capacity is defined as the total system capacity with the largest well out of and well firm capacity.Timing of new wells is based on projected average and maximum day demands •Well 4 is within 5 mile WBL radius will be used as peaking/maintenance wellWell 2 proposed to be capped and replaced as part of Water Treatment Plant ProjectCity has 6 existing wells•impact City’s ability to meet future maximum day demand needsMay•met.increases within a 5 mile radius of White Bear Lake unless certain conditions are City also subject to court order prohibiting the issuance of new well permits or  2040 Comprehensive Plan Water Supply Chart 9 2024 Water Supply Trigger Chart 10 Water Supply 11 study is proposed to be completed by 2027.is tasked with establishing a long term plan for water supply in NE Metro. This White Bear Lake Water Supply work group, funded by legislative action in 2023, Staff is beginning conversations with DNR regarding replacement of well 2. served is an estimated 5,859.approximately 1,400 households over current demands. Current households The addition of well 7 (well 2 replacement) will maintain capacity for Replacement of well 2 will be required when taken out of service.from dry conditions. Slower than anticipated growth has allowed system to absorb increased use Current status Land Use and Development Area 12 improvements, permitting, and review processes.Would address cumulative impacts and create a mitigation plan to guide staging of •Would eliminate need for multiple environmental review documents.•an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) environmental document.City process could include a master planning effort that includes preparation of •from a comprehensive planning effort. Both sites will require developer funded public improvements that would benefit •completed”.“A Master Plan for the Main Street Corridor between Sunset and Main Street should be planning district includes a recommendation that: Both projects are located in Planning District 2. Specific guidance for this •commercial opportunities along the Main Street Corridor.The 2040 Land Use Plan provides for a mix of housing types and supporting •Development area 2040 Land Use Map 13 Land Use and Development Plans 15 Based on 5 year increments. •Staging plan establishes the sequencing, timing and location of future growth •utilities based on this plan.Primary growth management tool. Extension of sanitary sewer and water •Utility Staging Plan  Utility Staging Map 16 Land Use and Development Area 18 approximately 115 units since 2010. New growth has remained below forecasts with an annual average of based on the Land Use Plan.System plans including, transportation, parks, sanitary sewer and water supply are while considering future needs of urban service area.Allows City to plan for and stage development and public infrastructure investments Plan and a 2040 Plan. The City’s land use plan guides development and includes both a Full Build Out •2023 is 22,322. 2020 Census population was 21,399. The estimated 2030 population is 26,100. Estimated population as of April 1, •and an additional 2,000 units between 2030 and 2040.The City planned for forecasted growth of 1,600 units between 2020 and 2030 •The City’s Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November of 2020. •Growth Projections and Land Use Plan Interim Ordinance (Moratorium)19 Effective date of moratorium scheduled for August 15, 2024•Reading, if necessary, July 8, 2024 nd 2•Reading or Ordinance, June 24, 2024 st Public Hearing, City Council, 1•Public Hearing, Planning and Zoning Board, June 17, 2024•Scheduleminor subdivisions (creation of 3 or few unsewered residential parcels). Creation of new lots for residential purposes would be prohibited except for •Proposed Moratorium would be in effect for 1 year•while it conducts studiesMunicipalities may implement a moratorium to protect the planning process •Authority provided by Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4 Propose Study 20 the planning area.Would create a comprehensive mitigation plan that address all future development within •Would eliminate need for individual environmental review•As an additional component the City could include an AUAR as part of the process•Alternative Urban Areawide Review–Environmental Review utility issues and timing.resources, parks and open space, surface water management, and sewer/water Plan would address land use configuration, transportation needs, environmental and Carl/Century Trail on the south.Avenue to the east th Sunset Avenue on the west, Pine Street on the north, 4•following streets:Complete a Master Plan over an approximate 900 acre area bordered by the  Planning & Zoning Board Consideration 21 development proposals.Recommend Denial of Interim Ordinance and proceed with individual review of Recommend Interim Ordinance to Complete Master Plan and AUARConfirm project boundaries•Recommend Interim Ordinance to Complete Master Plan process Thank You 22 Full Build Land Use Map 23