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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: February 12, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 7:44 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Neil Evenson, Patrick Kohler
Michael Root, Suzy Guthmueller, Perry Laden,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Nathan Vojtech
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee
Julie Whitney
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 February 12, 2025.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Mr. Root was nominated for Chair and Mr. Laden was nominated as Vice Chair. A vote
was taken for approval of the nominations and it was a unanimous approval.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Root declared public comment open at 6:32 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Kohler moved to close public comment. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Public
comment was closed at 6:32 p.m.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Kohler moved to approve the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion seconded
by Mr. Laden. Mr. Wipperfurth abstained. Motion carried 5 – 0.
7. ACTION ITEMS
A. Public Hearing Continued: Amending Chapter 1007 of City Code (Zoning
Ordinance), Relating to Adult Use Cannabis
Mr. Grochala presented the staff report.
The City is considering adoption of requirements related to the regulation of Adult Use
Cannabis as provided for under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342. To address the new
regulations the City is considering two amendments to City Code Chapter 617
Regulation of Cannabis Businesses and Chapter 1007 (Zoning Ordinance) Relating to
Cannabis Businesses.
Mr. Kohler pointed out that microbusiness needed to be added to the chart in section 8
and to be included in the delivery. Mr. Grochala said he would add it to the language.
Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
No public comments were made.
Mr. Evenson moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The
public hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.
Mr. Evenson moved to approve the amendments to 1007 with the conditions listed in
the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6 - 0.
B. Burque Estates PUD Concept Plan
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.
The applicant, Lino Lakes Partners, LLC, is proposing a residential development south of
North Pointe, east of CSAH 54 (20th Avenue) and west of I-35E. The development
contains three (3) parcels totaling approximately 59 gross acres and 58 housing units.
The proposed development is called Burque Estates.
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Mr. Wipperfurth wanted to know how much influence the Board would have with the
Anoka County Highway Department regarding street connections and Red Oak Lane. Ms.
Larsen let the Board know that the Community Development Department converses
regularly with the Highway Department and will be having more discussions with them
regarding this project.
Chair Root has concerns about the water availability in this area. Ms. Larsen confirmed
that there are talks of removing the current well and replacing it with a new well. This
would help alleviate the capacity issue.
Chair Root also had concerns about emergency services vehicle access to the area. Ms.
Larsen stated that vehicles should be able to access the location but in the future a
connection with Birch Street would be considered. Mr. Laden wondered if this would be
part of the Comp Plan. Ms. Larsen stated that this would be part of the subdivision
ordinance to make the street connections.
Chair Root made mention of holding a neighborhood meeting and amending the
comprehensive plan to accommodate the lower portion of the development. A majority
of the Board members were in favor of the idea of holding a neighborhood meeting.
Chair Root summarized the recommendations of the Board, with the Southern most
access being full access not right in right out, making sure the trail is drawn out, and the
water supply issues.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala provided project updates.
Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Ms.
Guthmueller. Meeting adjourned at 07:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant