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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/2025 P & Z Minutes CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE: March 12, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 8:08 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech, Neil Evenson Michael Root, Suzy Guthmueller, Patrick Kohler MEMBERS ABSENT: Perry Laden STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Marissa Ertel 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 March 12, 2025. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Root declared public comment open at 6:31 p.m. Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, states that the two-car garage requirement should be reworded to be more inclusive for starter homes. Mr. Kohler moved to close public comment. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Public comment was closed at 6:35 p.m. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2025 Page 2 Mr. Evenson moved to table the February 12, 2025, meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing: Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat and ALDI Site and Building Plan Review Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, TYME Properties LLC, is proposing to plat and develop one (1) commercial lot south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84 (Otter Lake Road). The applicant, ISG, is proposing the construction of an ALDI’s grocery store on the commercial lot. Mr. Wipperfurth had questions about water concerns since it had seemed to be an issue with a residential development. Mr. Grochala stated that with this commercial development would use significantly less water, therefore would not be an issue. Mr. Evenson had questions about the traffic study and how that was conducted. Ms. Larsen confirmed that fast food, supermarket and retail were analyzed for the results of the traffic study. Mr. Kohler had questions about where the loading dock would be and if that would prevent vehicles from moving behind. Ms. Larsen stated that the staff has looked at this and can ensure that it is not an issue. Mr. Root stated that it is nice to see this area being developed after years of being vacant. Mr. Root had a concern with the roundabout at the entrance and whether this would impact the current entrance, right in right out to the North. Mr. Root was also concerned Mr. Grochala does understand that this would increase the amount of traffic in the area that might have a need to be controlled. Mr. Grochala stated that the roundabout may need to be moved up and would prevent cars from travelling too quickly and prevent accidents. Mr. Root had questions about the landscaping for the parking lot and the plot overall. He would like to see trees to be planted to help with heat in the parking lot with pavement generating a lot of heat. Mr. Root also would like to see an internal sidewalk system put in place now to help if it would be placed in the future. Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2025 Page 3 Jamie Foust, ISG Architects, was present to answer questions. Mr. Evenson had a question about whether the size of this ALDI store was a typical size compared to other ALDI’s in the area. Mr. Foust confirmed that the store is the same size. Mr. Foust stated that the site constraints and visibility factored in when creating this site plan. Mr. Root had questions about the islands in the parking lots and whether trees are being planted. Mr. Foust confirmed there will be trees in the islands that will provide canopy coverage in the parking lot. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. No public comments were made. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The public hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. Mr. Wipperfurth would like to see a sidewalk on both sides of the building. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6-0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Main Street Master Plan and AUAR Update Michaela Crowley, Kimley-Horn, presented. On July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 11-24 establishing a moratorium on residential development around the Main Street corridor between Sunset and 4th Avenue. The purpose of the moratorium is to allow for the completion of a master plan and Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the area. At the March 5, 2025, Joint City Council/Advisory Board Work Session, the City Council and Advisory Boards reviewed and provided feedback on the three (3) different land use scenarios for the area. Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2025 Page 4 One topic of conversation and confusion is the area guided Planned Residential/Commercial. Within the 980-acre master plan site, approximately 40 acres are guided Planned Residential/Commercial. Ms. Guthmueller had concerns about the location of the commercial areas in scenario two. Ms. Guthmueller also wanted a better understanding of why the medium density housing would be around the park and how the changes were brought about. Mr. Grochala addressed the Board and stated that scenario one is still being studied in the AUAR. Mr. Grochala stated that the changes to where the housing was placed in scenario two were based on comments. Mr. Wipperfurth had questions about when and how this would change the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Grochala stated that this would be amended once the AUAR is completed, and one scenario is chosen over the other. Mr. Root stated that the trail plan appears to be on one side of Main Street and would like to see them in the neighborhoods more. Ms. Guthmueller is curious about how the residents of Robinson Drive have responded to the prospect of medium to high density housing being so close to their homes. Mr. Grochala stated there have been no comments made by the residents of that area, though they have been receiving notices. Mr. Root would like for these comments to make it to staff and that the biggest thing would be to make sure there are buffers. B. Renstrom Dental Studio (7455 Village Drive) Exterior Remodel Kevin Green of Thielen & Green architects presented the proposed exterior remodel to the Renstrom Dental Studio located at 7455 Village Drive. This request was submitted for approval to remove the existing metal canopy on the roof as part of the planned roof replacement project. Removing the canopy will provide significant benefits both financially and structurally. Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2025 Page 5 The Board agreed that they would be fine with any option presented by Mr. Green, if there is screening. C. Planning & Zoning Board Packet Distribution (Discussion Only) Ms. Larsen presented to the Board a new computer system for packet distribution. D. Project Updates Mr. Grochala provided project updates. 8. ADJOURN Mr. Evenson moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 08:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marissa Ertel – Community Development Office Specialist