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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/2025 PZ Combined Packet PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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. Approval of Minutes: September 10, 2025 and October 8, 2025 6. Action Items A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Peltier Ponds Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, PUD Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat B. PUBLIC HEARING: Main Street Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment C. PUBLIC HEARING: Waldoch Farm Agritourism Conditional Use Permit Amendment D. Del Webb-Pulte Homes PUD Concept Plan E. Lake Amelia Woods Second Addition Final Plat 7. Discussion Items A. Metropolitan Council 2050 System Statement B. Project Updates ADJOURNMENT Meeting guidelines on reverse side. 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. The following meeting guidelines are derived from the City Council Rules of Decorum. Members of the Audience – No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly or disruptive conduct such as audible commentary during a meeting, hand clapping, stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling and similar demonstrations, which conduct disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting. Public Comment– Comments from the public will be accepted on any matter, whether on the agenda or not. Comments will not be accepted during specific agenda items unless a Public Hearing has been noticed. Please remember to be courteous and respectful and abide by the following guidelines: Sign-in prior to the start of the meeting Step up to the microphone when recognized by the Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) State your name and address for the record State the subject to be discussed Limit comments to 3 minutes Address comments to the board as a whole, not any specific member No question may be asked of a board member or staff member without the permission of the Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) Elect a spokesperson for a group of persons who wish to address the board on the same subject Public Hearing – A public hearing is a separate item of business on the agenda. It gives the public an opportunity to comment on the topic identified. Please remember to be courteous and respectful and abide by the guidelines outlined for public comment (although no sign-in required). Typically, a public hearing proceeds as follows: 1. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the agenda item and staff will present their report. 2. Board members have the opportunity to ask staff questions about the item. 3. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) opens the public hearing and will recognize those who want to speak. 4. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) shall close the public hearing. 5. The Board will then discuss the item. No further public comments are allowed. 6. The Board will make a recommendation and/or decision. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has been closed, no member of the public shall address the board from the audience on the matter under consideration. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING &ZONINGBOARD MINUTES DATE: September10, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED:7:44P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT:Isaac Wipperfurth, Nathan Vojtech, Neil Evenson Michael Root, Suzy Guthmueller, Perry Laden, Patrick Kohler MEMBERS ABSENT:None STAFF PRESENT:Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Marissa Ertel 1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30p.m. on September 10, 2025. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Root declared public comment openat 6:31p.m. Jerry L’Allier, 7601 Gordon Avenue North, is concerned because his property is the one that will be affectedthe most by the new Peltier Ponds development.Mr. L’Allier is concerned about the potential removal of trees. Mr. L’Allier wants to consider other options for the screening. Mr. L’Allier also spoke about concerns regarding traffic to the area and would like to see the traffic study to gain a better understanding of how the area will be affected. 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2025 Page 2 Mr. Kohlermoved to approve the August 13, 2025meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 7–0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Continued Public Hearing: Peltier Ponds Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, PUD Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat The applicant, U.S. Home, LLC (aka Lennar), is proposing a master planned residential development located west of CSAH 54 (20th Ave N) across from Watermark, east of Peltier Lake, and north of the City of Centerville border. The development contains four (4) parcels totaling approximately 125 gross acres and 246 housing units. The proposed development is called Peltier Ponds. The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on July 9, 2025 and recommended continuing the public hearing to allow the applicant time to provide additional information. The Board continued the public hearing again on August 13, 2025. The applicant continues to work on the revised plans and needs additional time to complete. Mr. Root wanted to address concerns about the screening between the development and the existing homes, and the traffic studies. Ms. Larsen stated these should be addressed when the applicant provides updates to the plans. Ms. Hankee stated we have received a traffic study and that the study was reviewed. Ms. Larsen stated that the developer would have to redo the traffic study with the new plans that they would turn in. Mr. Laden moved to continue the public hearing to the next Planning and Zoning meeting to allow the developer time to address staff concerns. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 7-0. B. Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (City Code Chapter 1007) Relating to Cannabis Microbusiness and Mezzobusiness The applicant, 2E Reality, LLC., submitted a land use application to amend the zoning ordinance to allow cannabis microbusinesses and mezzobusinesses within the R, Rural Zoning District. In March of 2025, the City amended City Code Section 1007 (Zoning Ordinance) to provide for Cannabis Businesses within the specific zoning districts of the City. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2025 Page 3 Generally, the 13 license, types (now 14 based on 2025 legislation) were grouped with similar non cannabis related businesses. For example, cannabis cultivation was provided for in rural districts where agricultural uses are allowed, retail in commercial districts and production/manufacturing in industrial districts. Two of the license categories, microbusiness and mezzobusiness, allow for cultivation, production and retail sales, at different intensities. Both license types were limited to the City’s industrial districts because of the multiple use potential. Licensed businesses within these categories must also receive an “Endorsement” from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to operate a specific use such as retail on a site. The City recently rejected the certification of a microbusiness proposing to operate a cultivation business because of its location within a rural zoning district. The owner has since met with City staff to discuss the operation, which is currently a hemp growing operation in the City. While the owner has a microbusiness license from the state, they are only seeking the cultivation endorsement for the specific site. The owner has been joined by another interested party in seeking an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow both microbusiness and mezzobusiness in the R, Rural District, limited to cultivation. Mr. Evenson had questions about whether someone with a mezzobusiness or a microbusiness could operate both retail and cultivation if they were in the right zoning district under one license. Ms. Larsen stated that they could, given they had the right endorsements. Mr. Laden had questions about what the difference is between a microbusiness or a mezzobusiness is from a retail license. Ms. Larsen stated that the main difference is that with the micro or mezzobusiness you would be able to cultivate, or do retail, but only with an endorsement. Mr. Wipperfurth wanted to clarify that the number of retail licenses would not change with this amendment. Ms. Larsen stated that the number of retail operator licenses would stay the same, but cultivation is unlimited. Mr. Vojtech wanted clarification on the onsite consumption of cannabis since the state license for microbusiness states you can have onsite consumption. Ms. Larsen stated that this ordinance would include language that would prohibit onsite consumption. Ms. Guthmueller is frustrated with the language and confusion from the state regarding the types of licenses. Ms. Guthmueller worries that the microbusinesses and mezzobusinesses would be able to sell years down the road. Ms. Guthmueller would like the City to push back on these licenses and have applicants apply with the other license DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2025 Page 4 types. Ms. Larsen stated that microbusiness and mezzobusiness licenses are a lower fee than the other license types, allowing for more small business owners and growers. Ms. Larsen stated thatthe endorsement is the most important part of the microbusiness and mezzobusiness conversation. Mr. Wipperfurth voiced concerns regarding where cultivation could occur in the Cityand whether there would be language regarding indoor and outdoor cultivation. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. th Jared Anderson, 2230 80 Street East, is the applicant for the microbusiness for cultivation. Mr. Anderson thanked staff for meeting and discussing this. The fee difference between a microbusiness and a cultivation license is approximately $28,000.00. Mr. Anderson stated he would be happy to answer questions for the board. Mr. Evenson motioned to close the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Mr. Evenson moved to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text amendment with the recommendation that language regarding cultivation in anindustrial zoning districts be included for indoor cultivation only. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 1. C. Public Hearing: Lake Amelia Woods Preliminary Plat Application Amendment The applicant, TJB Homes, Inc, submitted a land use application to amend the preliminary plat application for Lake Amelia Woods. The applicant proposes to revise the grading plan related to the existing four (4) lot rural subdivision. Since the grading plan is part of the preliminary plat application, any significant change to the grading plan requires a formal preliminary plat amendment. No additional lots are being created. Mr. Laden had questions regarding the water that the ponds would have been collecting and where the water would go without the ponds. Ms. Hankee stated that the size of the pond had to do with impervious surfaces. Ms. Hankee stated that the water would be directed towards the ditches. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. There was no one in attendance for the public hearing. Mr. Wipperfurth motioned to close the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Mr. Kohler seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2025 Page 5 Mr. Wipperfurthmoved to approve the Preliminary Plat Application Amendment with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 7-0. D.Wilkinson Waters PUD Final Plan/Final Plat The applicant, Anoka Holdings, LLC., submitted a land use application for Wilkinson Waters PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. The PUD Final Plan/Final Plat is for Phase 1A and 1B multi-family and townhome development. Mr. Wipperfurth had questions regarding the setback recommendations. Ms. Larsen stated that the setbacks were part of the PUD flexibility and was put before City Council and approved. Mr. Vojtech wanted to know where the development would be getting water. Ms. Larsen stated that the developer needs to obtain a JPA since they would be getting water from White Bear Township. This will not be brought before City Council until the JPA is executed. Mr. Root had questions regarding the engineering report and had questions about the parking garage and the lights shining into homes. Ms. Larsen stated that the developer is putting in a fence to prevent headlights from shining across the road. Mark Houge, Anoka Holdings, was available for questions. Mr. Houge stated that they are lowering the building one foot for the time being while working with their engineer. Mr. Kohler moved to approve the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. E. Hampton Addition Final Plat The applicant, Hampton Companies, submitted a land use application for final plat for a residential subdivision called Hampton Addition. The preliminary plat was previously titled Erickson Property. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing lot located at th 7590 20 Avenue into 14 single family lots. Zeke Peters, Landform, was available for questions. The applicant has been working on addressing engineering and environmental concerns. Mr. Laden moved to approve the Final Plat with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 7-0. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 2025 Page 6 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A.ProjectUpdates Ms. Larsen and Ms. Hankee provided project updates to the Board. Mr. Wipperfurthmovedto adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marissa Ertel – Community Development Administrative Assistant DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING &ZONINGBOARD MINUTES DATE: October 8, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED:7:28P.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, Kris Keller, Marissa Ertel 1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30p.m. on October 8, 2025. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.PUBLIC COMMENT ChairRoot declared public comment openat 6:30p.m. There was no one present for public comments. 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board recommended updates to the September 10, 2025minutes. The September th 10, 2025 minutes will be presented at the November 12meeting. 6.ACTION ITEMS DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2025 Page 2 A.Continued Public Hearing: Peltier Ponds Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, PUD Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, U.S. Home, LLC (aka Lennar), is proposing a master planned residential development located west of CSAH 54 (20th Ave N) across from Watermark, east of Peltier Lake, and north of the City of Centerville border. The development contains four (4) parcels totaling approximately 125 gross acres and 246 housing units. The proposed development is called Peltier Ponds. The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on July 9, 2025 and recommended continuing the public hearing to allow the applicant time to provide additional information. The Board continued the public hearing again on August 13, 2025 and September 10, 2025. The applicant continues to work on the revised plans and needs additional time to complete. Mr. Wipperfurthmoved to continue the public hearing to the next Planning and Zoning meeting to allow the developer time to address staff concerns. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 7-0. B. Public Hearing: Lino Lakes Dealership and Offices Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Tyler Huebsch, submitted a land use application for Lino Lakes Dealership and Offices. The proposed development is a motor vehicle sales lot and office building. The property address is 7920 Lake Drive. Mr. Evenson wanted to confirm that since there is a proposed car dealership along with the office building that is what is prompting the need for a CUP. Ms. Larsen confirmed that they would not if it was just an office building. Mr. Laden had questions regarding the definition of dimmingthe lightsafter hours and the necessity of keeping the lights on overnight. Ms. Larsen stated that the lights should stay on from a security standpoint. Mr. Laden would like for thereto be a defined light dimminglevel. This would be something to bring forward to City Council as a condition. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2025 Page 3 Mr. Wipperfurth also wanted to know if the stormwater pond needed to be redesigned due to the trail easement. Ms. Larsen confirmed that they would have to redesign the stormwater pond with the staff recommendations for the trail easement. Mr. Wipperfurth would like to know what maintenance free fencing means. Ms. Larsen stated that the City does not have a definition of maintenance free. Mr. Wipperfurth would like the City to come up with a definition for future applicants. Mr. Vojtech wanted to know which side the landscaping would go on along the privacy fence. Ms. Larsen stated that the landscaping would go on the east, towards the residential side. Ms. Guthmueller wanted to know what the signage would look like for the building. Ms. Larsen stated that there is a sign ordinance,but the ordinance does not have any aesthetic verbiage. Ms. Guthmueller thinks the City should include language for aesthetics to the sign ordinance. The applicant, Tyler Huebsch, was present to answer questions. Mr. Evenson had questions about whether this type of building is common. Mr. Huebsch stated that this is a common practice in the industry. Mr. Evenson wondered if the building would be fully rented. Mr. Huebsch stated that he is hoping that the building would be filled with multiple types of tenants. Mr. Vojtech wanted to know the purpose of the out-bay. Mr. Huebsch stated that the purpose would be to prepare the vehiclesfor sale. Mr. Root wanted to know what types of vehicles would fit in the lot. Mr. Huebsch stated most vehicles would fit, trucks, sedans and SUVs. Mr. Root wanted to know how the vehicles would be obtained. Mr. Heubsch stated that they would be purchased by private dealers. Mr. Vojtech wanted to know if a semitruck would fit in the parking lot, for vehicle drop offs. Mr. Huebsch stated that it would not be necessary for a semitruck to enter the parking lot. Mr. Vojtech wanted to understand the placement of the trash receptacle. Mr. Huebsch stated it would be convenient for the tenants of the offices and for ease of access for the trash companies. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2025 Page 4 There was no one present for the public hearing. Mr. Vojtech motioned to close the public hearing. Mr. Wipperfurth seconded. The public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m. Mr. Wipperfurth had concerns that in the future there could be sales of large non- passenger vehicles, such as semitrucks. Ms. Larsen stated that language would be included in the CUP that would state that only the sale of passenger vehicles would be allowed. Mr. Wipperfurth wanted to know if this could potentially become a singular dealership and if there would be a way to restrict large vehicles such as semitrucks from parking on the streets. Ms. Larsen stated that if this became an issue it could be brought back before the Board and reevaluated. Mr. Laden stated he appreciated the architecture and thought behind the design of the building. Mr. Root stated he would be comfortable if this was in an industrial district or just an office building but does not feel he could support the conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales with it being so close to residential homes. Mr. Laden moved to approve the conditional use permit and site and building plan review with staff recommendations and Board recommendations including: A defined dimmed light level Limiting the sale to passenger vehicles only A definition of maintenance free materials Motion was seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6-1. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Main Street Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment Mr. Grochala provided an update on the Main Street Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Wipperfurth wanted to know whether this would include language about street connections. Mr. Grochala stated the comprehensive plan amendment would not include street connections. B. Project Updates DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2025 Page 5 Mr. Grochala provided project updates to the Board. Mr. Wipperfurthmoved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marissa Ertel– Community Development Administrative Assistant DRAFT MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR:Katie Larsen, City Planner MEETING DATE:November 12, 2025 TOPIC:CONTINUED PUBLICHEARING: Peltier Ponds 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2. Rezoning 3. PUD Preliminary Plan 4. Preliminary Plat CASE NUMBER: CPA2025-0002 PZC2025-0004 APPLICANT: U.S. Home, LLC Attn: Josh Metzer 16355 36th Avenue N, Suite 100 Plymouth, MN 55446 OWNER: Hal Leibel 7566 Peltier Lake Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55038 INTRODUCTION The applicant, U.S. Home, LLC (aka Lennar), is proposing a master planned residential th Ave N)across from Watermark, east of development located west of CSAH 54(20 Peltier Lake, and north of the City of Centerville border. The development contains four (4) parcels totaling approximately 125 gross acres and 246 housing units. The proposed development is called Peltier Ponds. Tentative Review Schedule: Complete Application Date:June 5, 2025 60-Day Review Deadline:August 4, 2025 October 3, 2025 60-Day ExtensionDeadlines: December 2, 2025 January 31, 2026 1 Environmental Board Meeting:June 25, 2025 Park Board Meeting:July 7, 2025 July 9, 2025 August 13, 2025 September 10, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: October 8, 2025 November 12, 2025 December 10, 2025 City Council Work Session:January 5, 2026 City Council Meeting:January 12, 2026 BACKGROUND The Land Use Application is for the following: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Rezoning PUD Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plat The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on July 9, 2025 and recommended continuing the public hearing to allow the applicant time to provide additional information. The Board continued the public hearing again on August 13, 2025, September 10, 2025 and October 8, 2025. The applicant submitted revised PUD Preliminary Plans/Preliminary Plat on November 3, 2025. ANALYSIS None. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends continuing the public hearing for Peltier Ponds Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoningand PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat to allow time for staff to review the revised plans. ATTACHMENTS None. 2