HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/2024 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 August 14, 2024.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Root declared public comment open at 6:31 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close public comment. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Public comment was closed at 6:32 p.m.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Laden moved to approve the June 12, 2024 and June 17, 2024 meeting minutes with
corrections discussed. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Mr. Wipperfurth abstained.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
DATE: August 14, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 7:11 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech, Neil Evenson
Michael Root, Suzy Guthmueller, Perry Laden,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick Kohler
STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Julie Whitney
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6. ACTION ITEMS
A. Watermark 8th 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 8 th Addition PUD Final
Plan/Final Plat. The plat proposes 97 single family lots and 1 outlot. This is the final
phase and plat of the development.
Mr. Wipperfurth questioned why the City did not require trail access to the north and
questioned who maintained the trails. Ms. Larsen stated the trails could be extended
when the next development came through and they are maintained by the City.
Mr. Laden asked who owned the billboard. Ms. Larsen said the billboard company owns
the billboard and Watermark HOA is the owner of the property it sits on.
Mr. Evenson moved to approve the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat subject to the five
conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion
carried 6-0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Main Street Corridor Master Plan Engagement Discussion
Staff is requesting Planning & Zoning Board direction for the Main Street Corridor
Master Plan. Ms. Larsen explained that Mr. Grochala reached out to a consultant to
assist us. The City views potential stake holders as adjacent neighbors, property
owners, developers, school districts, residential advisory boards, public agencies, Anoka
County and watershed districts. Ms. Larsen questioned the Board if there was anyone
not mentioned.
Mr. Laden asked if the discussions would be open to the public. Ms. Larsen said they
are trying to work that out in these discussions. Mr. Laden asked if this was an AUAR
along with a master plan. Ms. Larsen said it was and that one consultant firm will be
helping and that some of these items will run concurrently. Mr. Evenson felt the entire
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City should be included in the discussions and thought we could utilize the Quad or
Facebook to involve the community. The other members of the Board agreed. Mr. Root
wanted to see the Planning and Zoning Board to be the lead on the master plan as well
as the AUAR if possible. Mr. Wipperfurth thought we could use the City of Lino Lakes
website to get out baseline information discussing how this process is going to work. He
also expressed the need for direction when answering public comments and is hopef ul
the consultant would be a good resource. Mr. Root thought we should also vocalize the
City’s needs when the need is identified. Ms. Guthmueller added the City newsletter or
groups that have attended the meetings would be good resources to use to keep the
community informed. Mr. Evenson added it was important to lead with teaching the
public the process and what the Boards can and cannot do. Mr. Laden added he agreed
that Planning and Zoning should be the lead and Ms. Larsen said that is the direction
they are going. Ms. Guthmueller asked when a consultant would be hired. Ms. Larsen
said the plan is to have a consultant selected by the September work session. Mr. Root
liked the idea of public meetings and utilizing sticky notes to assist residents in asking
questions. He would also like to see a comment section on the City website or a survey
developed with specific questions, email registration and a sign placed on the proposed
development. Mr. Guthmueller suggested conducting a survey using a QR code.
B. Project Updates
Ms. Larsen provided updates on City projects.
Mr. Vojtech moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Meeting
adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant