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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2025 P & Z Minutes CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE: October 8, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 7:28 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, Kris Keller, Marissa Ertel 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on October 8, 2025. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Root declared public comment open at 6:30 p.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, 2025 minutes. The September th 10, 2025 minutes will be presented at the November 12 meeting. 6. ACTION ITEMS 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. Wipperfurth 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. 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 dimming the lights after 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 there to be a defined light dimming level. This would be something to bring forward to City Council as a condition. 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 vehicles for 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. 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 Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2025 Page 5 Mr. Grochala provided project updates to the Board. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Laden. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marissa Ertel – Community Development Administrative Assistant