HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-153 - Resolution - 7920 Lk Dr - CUP - Lino Lakes DealershipCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-153
APPROVING MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LOT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR LINO LAKES DEALERSHIP AND OFFICE (7920 LAKE DRIVE)
WHEREAS, the City received a land use application for a conditional use permit for
motor vehicle sales lot ("Development"); and
WHEREAS, the October 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board Staff Report and the November
10, 2025 Council Staff Report provide supporting narrative and documentation for the
Development; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned GB, General Business and allows for motor vehicle
sales lot with an approved conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is Lot 1, Block 2, Pine Glen; and
WHEREAS, City staff has completed a review of the land use application based on the
following plans:
• Narrative prepared by Tyler Heubsch dated August 11, 2025
• Certificate of Survey prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated July 24, 2025
• Civil Plan Set prepared by Plowe Engineering revised October 21, 2025
• Landscape Plan prepared by Calyx Design Group revision date October 22, 2025
• Architectural Plans prepared by Thielen & Green revision date October 21, 2025
• Photometric Plan prepared by Aid Electric Corporation dated October 15, 2025
• Site Drainage Narrative prepared by Plowe Engineering Inc revision date October 21,
2025
• Geotechnical Exploration Report prepared by Haugo GeoTechnical Services dated
August 27, 2025
• Traffic Study prepared by SSTS LLC dated October 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on October 8, 2025 and
the Board recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1007.016(3):
(e) The Planning and Zoning Board shall hold the public hearing and consider possible
adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. Its judgement shall be based upon, but not
limited to, the following factors:
1. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the
design standards listed in § 1007.020(4).
See below for design and performance standard requirements.
2. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot will not involve activities detrimental to any person,
property, or the general welfare.
3. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature
of major importance.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot will not result in the destruction of a natural, scenic, or
historic feature of major importance.
Per City Code Section 1007.020:
(4) Performance Standards. Plans which fail to meet the following criteria shall not be
approved.
(a) The proposed development application must be consistent with the policies and
recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot is consistent with the policies and recommendations of
Comprehensive Plan and commercial land use.
(b) The proposed development application is compatible with present and future
land uses of the area.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot is compatible with present and future land uses of the
area.
(c) The proposed development application conforms to performance standards
herein and other applicable City Codes.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot conforms to City Code performance standards with minor
revisions as noted in this resolution.
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(d) Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the
capabilities of the City when:
1. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed development is A or
B, traffic generated by a proposed development will not degrade the level of service more than
one grade.
2. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed development is C, traffic generated by
a proposed development will not degrade the level of service below C.
3. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed development is D, traffic generated
by a proposed development will not degrade the level of service below D.
4. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections providing
access to the proposed development. If the existing level of service is E or F, the developer
must provide, as part of the proposed project, improvements needed to ensure a level of
service D or better.
5. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the proposed development
must have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed
development or the developer will pay to correct any structural deficiencies.
6. The traffic generated from a proposed development shall not require City street
improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement Plan. However,
the City may, at its discretion, consider developer -financed improvements to correct any street
deficiencies.
7. The LOS requirements in paragraphs 1. to 4. above do not apply to the I-
35W/Lake Drive or 1-35E/Main St. interchanges. At City discretion, interchange impacts must
be evaluated in conjunction with Anoka County and the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, and
a plan must be prepared to determine improvements needed to resolve deficiencies. This plan
must determine traffic generated by the proposed development project, how this traffic
contributes to the total traffic, and the time frame of the improvements. The plan also must
examine financing options, including project contribution and cost sharing among other
jurisdictions and other properties that contribute to traffic at the interchange.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot meets Level of Service (LOS) requirements. The existing
roads and intersections providing access to the proposed development have the structural
capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed development. The traffic
generated from a proposed development does not require City street improvements that are
inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement Plan.
(e) The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water
supply.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot will have an adequate and safe water supply.
(f) The proposed development shall be served with an adequate or safe sanitary
sewer system.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot will be served with an adequate waste disposal system.
(g) The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of
City funds on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed development.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot does not require City funds.
(h) Fire prevention and fighting equipment acceptable to the Board of Fire
Underwriters and City Council shall be readily available when any activity involving the handling
or storage of flammable or explosive materials is carried on.
The proposed motor vehicle sales lot will have fire prevention and fighting equipment readily
available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following specific performance standards of City Code
Section 1007.132(8) have also been met:
(h) Motor vehicle sales lot provided that:
1. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or
an abutting residential district in compliance with § 1007.049.
An 8ft tall screen fence and landscaping will be installed along the east side of the parking lot
abutting the residential district.
2. Outside services and sales are associated with a principal building of at least 1,000
square feet of floor area.
The principal building footprint is 8,410 sf gross and 7,569 sf floor area.
3. The entire sales lot and off-street parking area is paved.
The entire sales lot and off-street parking area is paved.
4. Parking for customers and employees must be provided in compliance with
§ 1007.052(6).
The commercial building is a combination of office space and motor vehicle sales lot uses. The
proposed 108 parking spaces and 1 garage bay are compliant for customer and employee
parking.
5. For passenger motor vehicle sales activities, a minimum of 380 square feet of sales
area per vehicle is provided exclusive of required parking areas. Minimum sales area for all
other motor vehicles will be determined by the City Council during the review of the conditional
use permit.
A minimum of 380 sf of sales area per vehicle is provided exclusive of required parking areas.
6. A perimeter curb is provided around the sales/parl<ing lot.
A perimeter curb is provided around the sales/parking lot.
7. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the
public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with § 1007.046.
The photometric plan and lighting details are compliant with § 1007.046.
8. Vehicles for sale shall be displayed in an orderly manner.
The vehicles for sale shall be displayed and parked in the approved, striped parking spaces.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the motor vehicle sales lot conditional use permit is approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than 36 parking spaces shall be designated for motor vehicle sales.
2. No automobile repair, major or minor, is allowed on site or in the garage bay.
3. A 15ft wide trail easement is required along the interior west lot line along Lal<e Drive
for future trail construction.
4. Pole mounted lighting shall be dimmed to 50% levels after business closing hours.
5. Motor vehicles sales shall be limited to passenger motor vehicles only as defined by City
Code Section 1007.001(2).
a. PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle, including picl<up trucl<s and
vans, designed and used for carrying not more than 15 individuals including the
driver.
6. All passenger motor vehicles shall be operable and appropriately licensed.
7. Privacy/screening fences shall consist of maintenance free or low maintenance
materials such as composite, vinyl, or similar.
8. Junl< cars shall not be allowed on site.
a. Per City Code Section 901.03(18)(c) JUNK CAR means any motor vehicle which is
not in operating condition, or which is partially dismantled, or which is used for
sale of parts or as a source of repair or replacement parts for other vehicles, or
which is kept for scrapping, dismantling or salvage of any kind, or is not properly
and currently licensed for operation within the State of Minnesota; and
9. Test driving vehicles is not allowed on Kelly Street past the east driveway.
10. Vehicle delivery is not allowed on Kelly Street past the east driveway.
11. Vehicle parking on Kelly Street is not allowed.
12. Vehicle sales are limited to Monday through Saturday 8 am to 8 pm.
13. All signage shall comply with City Code Chapter 1010.
14. Signs painted on, attached to, or affixed to any vehicle is prohibited.
15. One standard vehicle window price sticker no greater than 11 inches x 17 inches is
allowed per vehicle.
16. The conditional use permit may be reviewed by the City to ensure compliance with
conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following comments shall be addressed prior to issuing a
grading permit:
1. A Site Improvement Performance Agreement shall be executed.
2. All comments from the City Engineer memo dated October 31, 2025.
3. All comments from the Environmental Coordinator memo dated October 29, 2025.
4. A trail easement document and exhibit shall be provided and recorded after City staff
review.
5. A drainage and utility easement document and exhibit shall be provided and recorded
after City staff review.
6. Sheet CO, Civil Plan Set Cover Sheet:
a. Include revision dates under Revision Description.
7. Sheet Cl, Site Plan:
a. Include total number of parking spaces provided.
b. Show location of 8ft tall fence along parking lot.
c. Show exterior mechanical equipment screening.
8. Sheet C2.1, Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan:
a. Include driveway grade % for both driveways.
9. Sheet EX01, Conceptual Site Plan:
a. Include total number of parking spaces provided.
b. The Site Plan and Section @ Fence detail shall show the location of the fence,
retaining wall, and required landscaping.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10th day of November, 2025.
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R Ra ferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk