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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2013 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES 1 . CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL : Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6 :30 p.m . on December 11 , 201 3 . 2 . A PROVAL OF AGENDA T he Updated Agenda was a pproved as presented . 3 . A PPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 13 , 201 3 M r. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the November 13 , 2013 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (Tralle abstained.) 4 . OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared O pen M ike at 6:32 p.m . There w as no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6 :33 p.m. M otion was supported by M r . Nelson . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (Tralle abstaine d.) At this time, Mayor Jeff Reinert presented a plaque to Board Member Robert Nelson, recognizing Mr. Nelson for serving on the Planning and Zoning Board from 2005 to D ATE : December 11 , 201 3 TIME STARTED : 6 :30 P.M . TIME ENDED : 8 :23 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Michael Hyden (Vice Chair), Perry Laden, Lou Masonick, Robert Nelson, Michael Root , Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : M ichael Grochala , Katie Larsen , Diane Hankee Planning & Zoning Board December 11 , 2013 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES 2013 . Mr. Nelson thanked his fellow board members and city staff, stating that it was his pleasure to serve on the board. Chair Tralle thanked and appreciated Robert Nelson for his many years of service to the city. 5 . ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a rezone of property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue (PID #07 -31 -22 -23 -0004) from R -Rural to PUD -Planned Unit Development and an Amendment to the Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat of Century Farm North to expand project boundary and include certain property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue K atie Larsen, City Planner, recommended co ntinuing the Public Hearing as staff is awaiting revised plans from the applicant . Staff has met with the developer to resolve and request a full packet for the next meeting. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to c ontinue the Public Hearing to the next meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden . Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider rezoning and a PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for a 55 lot residential development to be called Saddle Club, located at 1403 Birch Street, PIN 28 -31 -22 -34 -0001 Ms. Larsen recommended continuing the Public Hearing to the next meeting to allow for staff to work with the developer on outstanding issues. M r. Nelson made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting . Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (Tralle abstained.) C. PUBLIC HEARING to c onsider a Preliminary and Final Plat for a two -lot single family residential development to be called Marshan Meadows 2 nd Addition , located at 7332 Sta gecoach Trail K atie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Larsen explained th at the city revised its Shoreland Management Overlay District in 2012 , at which time staff did not amend the text in the city’s Zoning Ordinance to meet the new requirements. Therefore, a Variance will be required for the setback allowance to m eet the Shoreland requirements . Staff recommended approval of the Variance, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Marshan Meadows 2 nd Addition. Chair Tralle opened the Publ ic Hearing at 6:55 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board December 11 , 2013 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Applicant, Al Shober , 7 332 S tagecoach T rail, stated tha t he understands the recommendations of the city. T reff Friedman, 7 324 Stagecoach Trail, asked for confirmation of the princi pal and accessory side setbacks Josh C lark, 524 Marshan Court, a sked how power wil l be supplied to the property. He was c oncerned about an exposed power feed on his lot and questioned if a transformer would be located on his property for the new home. Staff agreed to look into the issue . Jim Beilby, 7314 Stage Coach Trail, submitted an email prior to the meeting expressing his strong opposition to the variance request due to aesthetics and fairness to other property owners. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 6 -0. (Tralle abstained.) Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the V ariance, P reliminary Plat and F inal P lat for Marshan Meadows 2 nd Addition, based on the following conditions of approval : 1. All comments from th e RCWD letter dated November 7, 2013 shall be addressed. 2. A Development Contract shall be drafted by the City, executed by the City and the owner and recorded with Anoka County. 3. An up -to -date (within 3 months) title insurance commitment for the property bei ng subdivided shall be provided. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit a. The final plat and Development Contract shall be recorded with Anoka County. b. A building permit shall be submitted and approved. c. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted to the Ci ty Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District for review and approval. 5. One (1) boulevard tree shall be required on Lot 2, Block 1. 6. Revisions to Plan Sheet PP -1 -Cover Sheet a. Zoning shall be revised from R -1 to R -2, Two Family Residential District b. Rear setbac k shall be revised from 30 feet to 25 feet. 7. Revisions to Plan Sheet PP -2 -Resource Inventory/Certificate of Survey a. Zoning shall be revised from R -1 to R -2, Two Family Residential District b. Front and Rear setback shall be revised from 30 feet to 25 feet. 8. Revi sions to Plan Sheet PP -3 -Preliminary Plat a. Zoning shall be revised from R -1 to R -2, Two Family Residential District b. Rear setback shall be revised from 30 feet to 25 feet. c. Impervious surface calculations shall be provided for existing conditions on Lot 1. d. Im pervious surface calculation shall be provided for proposed conditions on Lot 2. Planning & Zoning Board December 11 , 2013 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES e. Under Development Data, Density shall be revised from 0.52 lots/acre to 1.69 units/acre. f. The buildable area (square feet) of Lot 2, Block 1 shall be provided. (This is the por tion of a lot remaining after yards have been provided.) 9. Revisions to Plan Sheet PP -4 -Final Grading Plan a. Zoning shall be revised from R -1 to R -2, Two Family Residential District b. Rear setback shall be revised from 30 feet to 25 feet. 10. Revisions to the Final Plat a. Under City signature block, City of Blaine shall be revised to City of Lino Lakes. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (Tralle abstained.) D. PUBLI C HEARING to c onsider a Rezone to Planned Unit Development and PUD Development Sta ge Plan/Preliminary Palt for a mixed density residential development (222 single family lots and 85 unit multi -family building) to be called NorthPointe, located at the southeast quadrant of 20 th Avenue S (CSAH 54) and Cedar Street Mr. Laden excuse d himse lf from this item due to a conflict of interest. Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. She e xplained that this item has not yet been reviewed by the city’s Park Board or Environmental Board. Once the boards have reviewed the application, staff will bri ng it back before the P&Z Board for further review . Staff recommend ed opening the Public Hearing to take public comment, but continu ing the hearing to the next meeting in order to allow for comments by the city’s Park Board and Environmental Board. Board member comments included: - Concern for increased t raffic on Centerville Road - Noise mitigation from 35E on the NE side should be considered - Traffic Studies should include the i ntersection of Birch Street and Centerville Road Mr. Larry Olson, AJE Compani es, 1875 Station Parkway , Andover , was present for questions. Mr. Olson mentioned that he has discussed a ghost plat with the neighboring property owner to the east. Staff discussed future development of the property to the east. Chair Tralle opened t he Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. Fran Burque , 6518 20 th A ve . S., asked about an extension of Birch Street. Jim N elson , 6747 20 th Ave ., stated concern about increased traffic on 20 th Ave. and County Road J, adding that it is challenging to cross the freeway . He was also concerned Planning & Zoning Board December 11 , 2013 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES about drainage and flooding onto his property. He asked about road and development improvements to Center Street. Patrice C arpenter , 6748 20 th Ave., expressed concern about drainage onto her property and protecting trees on her p roperty. She stated concern for mosquitos from wetland areas. She was opposed to a variance to decrease the front setback . She did not understand the need for small lot sizes and an apartment building to reach a certain number of units. She believes th at streetlights will be needed at the intersection of Birch Street and Centerville Road. She stated a need for a traffic study on County Road J and 20 th Avenue. She asked what the timeline is for the project. She asked for clarification on the proposed trail onto Cedar Street. She wondered how the addition of turn lanes onto 20 th Avenue would affect people’s property . Sh o ua L ee , 2068 W. Cedar St., was concerned how development may affect her property, stating that she would like to keep a beautiful hea vy tree in her back yard. Julie McNeely, 66 87 20 th Ave S., said that she feels this proposal is overuse for t he land. She asked that the city please approach with great caution and respect for the land. She stated that s urrounding infrastructure is also a concern , including t urn lanes, roundabouts, sound barriers, stop lights, etc. She does not believe that the vision of L ino Lakes is a row of rooftops. Roger Hokanson, owner of property east of the development, submitted a letter prior to the meeting e xpressing concerns for the proposed development regarding density, apartment building, park land and roads. Mr. Tralle addressed the concerns of the public , suggesting that residents contact the county to voice their concern about county roads. Staf f addressed issues including traffic, road access, water runoff and drainage, culvert issue s, d ensity and Met Council re quirements. Staff noted that trees will not be damaged on neighboring properties and that wet lands will be protected by the law. Mr. T ralle stated that it is the board’s goal to get the best development for the city, which requires working h and -in -hand with developers. He noted that i ncreased traffic will always be an issue as development in the city occurs. Staff further address ed r oad improvements and the city’s tr ansportation plan , including how the city works with the City of Centerville to improve shared roads. Julie McNeely added concern over car headlights shining into her home and infrastructure needs . She was concern e d ab out farm land being lost to development. She is not sure the proposed development is the righ t project for this property. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting. Motion was supported by Hyden. Planning & Zoning Board December 11 , 2013 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Motion carried 5 -0 (Laden and Tralle abstained.) 6 . DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, provided an update of current city projects . B. 2014 Meeting Dates Staff distributed meeting dates for 2014. 7 . ADJOURNMENT M r. Nelson made a MOTION to a djourn the meeting at 8 :23 p .m. Motion was supported by M r. Hyden . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (Tralle abstained.) Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Ass istant