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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2024 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 November 13, 2024. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Root declared public comment open at 6:32 p.m. Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Mr. Bennett thinks the City is lacking identity and is moving in the wrong direction. He would like to see Lino Lakes be known for more than just the prison. He thinks there are things we can do to showcase our City by using the features we have here. He feels there is no cornerstone development and believes we are missing the potential for the City. He thinks having all of the drive through’s is going to be detrimental to the City and thinks we should make the City more of a destination rather than a place to drive through. He expressed he is a small business owner and would not invest in Lino Lakes. He wants to see foot traffic and pride with people engaging in the community and thinks the national chains coming into the City squash that. He thinks we should put more focus on Lino Lakes becoming a destination where people spend their time and money. To create something that we invest in to make it more genuine. He believes by allowing the national chains into the City, we are stepping away from that direction. He questioned if that is the kind of growth we want to have. DATE: November 13, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:24 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech, Neil Evenson Michael Root, Suzy Guthmueller, Perry Laden, Patrick Kohler MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee Julie Whitney Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2024 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Evenson moved to close public comment. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Public comment was closed at 6:37 p.m. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr.Kohler moved to approve the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes with two corrections. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Mr. Evenson and Mr. Vojtech abstained. Motion carried 5 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing Continued: Spargur Estates Preliminary Plat and Variance Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. On September 9, 2024, the applicant, Mespargur Inc, submitted a complete land use application for variances and preliminary plat for Spargur Estates. The applicant proposed to subdivide the existing parcel located at 559 Lois Lane into four (4) single family lots for the purpose of constructing three (3) new single family detached dwellings. The preliminary plat did not meet density requirements. On October 9, 2024, the Planning & Zoning Board opened and motioned to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant time to revise the plans. Staff questioned the lot sizes and Mr. Laden expressed disappointment that they could not separate the lot into 4 lots that is consistent with the rest of the neighborhood. He thinks it should be addressed in future comp plans. He said when the density requirements were changed, they did not consider what it would do to existing neighborhoods that can be further subdivided. He would like to look at this in the future so this lot can be further subdivided. The applicant, Mr. Spargur was acknowledged to be in attendance and had nothing further to add to the discussion. Mr. Root continued the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. No public comments were made. Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2024 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Root agreed with Mr. Laden and reiterated they were bound by the comp plan but said it does get revised at times and it is something they will consider during the revision. Mr. Laden moved to approve the preliminary plat and variance subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 7-0. B. Public Hearing: Colonial Woods Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ms. Kendra Lindahl, Planning Consultant with Landform, presented the staff report. The City of Lino Lakes has initiated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for land located east of Hodgson Road, north of 62nd Street North and south of Birch Street. The area is an existing residential neighborhood with 29 homes known as Colonial Woods. Many of the property owners petitioned for the extension of sewer service, which requires a comprehensive plan amendment, as part of the City’s proposed street reconstruction project. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a Full Build Land Use Plan and a 2040 Land Use plan. The Full Build plan guides the area as low density residential, and the 2040 Future Land Use plan shows the area as Urban Reserve. To provide sanitary sewer, the 2040 Land Use plan will need to be amended to match the Full Build Land Use Plan. The 2040 Utility Staging Plan also needs to be amended to change from Stage 3 Planned Service Area to Stage 1A Planned Service Area. Mr. Evenson requested more information on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating compliance with regional density. Ms. Lindahl explained the Met Council, when completing the comprehensive plan, regulates regional sewer systems and ensure they are cost effective by using land density. Met Council then establishes a minimum density that is intended to ensure efficient use of the sanitary sewer system. There is a three acre per unit minimum that needs to be met on average across the community during development. The formula changes every ten years and some parcels are exempt. She said it requires them to submit to the Met Council even though they do not have the approval authority. They do have the authority however, to ensure it is compliant with the regional system policies. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. No public comments were made. Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2024 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Vojtech moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m. Mr. Laden inquired what the cost was per property for sewer and water connection. Ms. Hankee said the initial capital cost is $18,000 per residence. They do not have to connect initially, but if they choose to connect there are additional connection fees. Ms. Hankee said the average connection fee is $7,500 per property. Met Council has a $2,500 fee due to our sewer system flowing into theirs, so that is $10,000 total. There is also an additional connection fee of approximately $7,500 for the neighborhood connection. These costs can be assessed to the property for 15 years at 5%. Mr. Vojtech asked if anyone was against the extension. Ms. Hankee said there were two that had new systems who were not in favor. She said there is a petition process, but they did not receive a valid 51% against the project. Mr. Vojtech asked if a residence is put on City water and sewer on a one-acre lot, would they be able to subdivide from 1.7 to 3 per acre. Mr. Grochala said they could but the City is not providing additional services for future subdivisions. Mr. Evenson asked if residents were notified. Mr. Grochala said there was a feasibility study completed and a public hearing that was held. He also added in this case there were two open houses. He said when the assessment is adopted, the residents will receive another round of notifications. Mr. Wipperfurth asked when bringing the utilities in, if there are additional fees from the right of way to the residence. Ms. Hankee confirmed that it would be an additional cost but added it would be around the same amount if they needed a new system. Ms. Guthmueller asked if a resident’s system is not failing, could they still hook up to City water and sewer. Mr. Grochala stated they could. He said typically before extending into an area that is lower than our typical sewer density, council usually wants to demonstrate there is a reason for doing that. Some either have a failing system or non- compliant and do not meet the groundwater separation so those requirements are generally satisfied for the area. Mr. Vojtech moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by M r. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. C. Lyngblomsten PUD Concept Plan #2 - Skilled Nursing Home Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2024 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES The applicant, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC, submitted a Land Use Application for PUD Amendment #2 to the PUD Preliminary Plan and Final Plan. They are requesting the proposed fence along the north lot line not be required. They are also requesting a pickleball court be constructed in the southwest corner of the development. Part of the amendment would be to change the skilled nursing wing from a 2 story building to a 3 story building. They would also be adding additional parking on site. Mr. Laden asked if there was a story requirement for the commercial part of the development. Ms. Larsen said they would have put a maximum height but does not know what that was. Mr. Laden requested looking into the minimum height requirement. He also requested Council request relocation of the pickle ball court with this proposal. Mr. Evenson is in favor of the building. Judd Fenlon, 90 Dale St S, St Paul, MN 55102, is a real estate advisor who works with Lyngblomsten. Mr. Fenlon said the skilled nursing unit is an important component to the facility. He discussed the decision to reconfigure the size and location of the building to accommodate the needs of the residents and their visiting families. Mr. Fenlon said in addition to the additional parking lot outside, there would be a parking garage under the building. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Ms. Larsen provided project updates. Mr. Laden moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant