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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2011 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL : Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6 :33 p.m . on October 12 , 2011 . II. A PROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Tralle a dded a discussion item to the agenda prior to Open Mike regarding signage. III . RECOGNITION OF SERVICE AND PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE to former board member Brian Pogalz – Mayor Jeff Reinert Mayor Reinert presented member Brian Pogalz with a plaque honoring him for his years of service to the city. Mr. Pogalz was a member of the Planning & Zoning Board for nearly eight years and served as Vice Chair for over five years. As a P&Z Board Member, Mr. Pogalz served on the Comprehensive Plan A dvisory Panel in 200 7 and 2008. Mr. Pogalz stated that it was his honor to serve on the P&Z Board. H e noted that his resignation on the board was due to a move out of the city limits . Board members and staff thanked M r. Pogalz and wished him well. IV. APPROVAL OF MINU TES: September 14 , 2011 D ATE : October 12 , 2011 TIME STARTED : 6 :33 P.M . TIME ENDED : 7 :55 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Michael Hyden, Perry Laden, Robert Nelson, Michael Root , Paul Tralle (Chair) MEM BERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengtson , Michael Grochala Planning & Zoning Board October 12, 2011 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES M r. Hyden made a MOTION to approve the September 14 , 201 1 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden . Motion carried 5 - 0 . ADDED ITEM: SIGN ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT Chair Tralle requested a discussion with Mayor Rei nert regarding ordinance enforcement , specifically regarding signage for businesses . Mr. Tralle wanted to ensure f air treatment for all business owners . Mayor Reinert i nvited the P&Z Board Members to attend the next City Council Work Session to discuss d eal ing with complaints and enforc ing the city’s regulations. V . OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared O pen M ike at 6:46 p.m . There w as no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6 :47 p.m. M otion was supported by M r . Laden . Motion carried 5 - 0 . V I . ACTION ITEMS A. CON TINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amending Section 1001 of the City Code regarding Subdivision Regulations Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson, presented the staff report. Staff recommended that the Public Heari ng be closed at this time and the item would be placed on a future agenda. Cha ir Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6 :48 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to Close the Public Hearing at 6 :48 p.m. Motion was suppor ted by Mr. Evenson . Motion carried 5 - 0. B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amending Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to include Accessory Open and Outdoor Storage as an Interim Use in the Light Industrial District Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson, present ed the staff report. Mr. Bengtson noted that the city’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) recommended approval of the amendment with a 3 -2 vote at their last meeting. Staff recommended denial of the amendment request due to the findings of f act listed in the staff report . Staff addressed questions of the board. Planning & Zoning Board October 12, 2011 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES S taff confirmed that the amendment only involves the Light Industrial Zone. Board members asked for the rationale as to allowing outdoor storage as a principal use but not as an acc essory use. Board members considered an accessory use to be less of an impact. Staff explained that a principal use is easier to enforce as an interim use . Board m embers referred to a set of pictures that were distribute d by the applicant just prior t o the start of the meeting. Community Development Director Grochala pointed out that the pictures appear ed to be photos of existing uses along Lake Drive of which many are legal non -conforming uses that were in effect prior to the city’s change in ordinan ce. He noted that the pictures represent s pecifically what the city is avoiding to create in the industrial parks. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7 :06 p.m. Mr. Bill Griffith, Applicant’s Attorney, and Mark Dietz , Applicant and P residen t of Lakes Building Components and O wner of Jen -Mar , stated that the photos of existing outdoor storage sites were also distributed to city council members at a recent work session. Mr. Griffith explained that the tenant is a company that manufactures t russes for home construction. He said that due to economic times , o utdoor storage is needed for a transitional period of approximately five years at which time the tenant could either add on to the building or move to an alternate location . Mr. Griffith noted that the storage area is screened from the highway and from neighboring residential. He explained that th e trusses are currently being stacked from a loading operation and then moved off site. He s aid the applicant is seeking approv al from the fire marshal to move the raw materials indoors , but o utside storage is necessary for the completed trusses. Mr. Griffith remarked that this request would allow this i ndustrial business to flourish within regulations. He noted that the use m eets noise standar ds. The applicant would like to know if the city would allow for this use prior to submitting additional plans for an In terim Use Permit request. Staff explained the existing regulations for this type of use. Staff noted that there are properties locate d within the LI District that would allow for outdoor storage, but this site is unique due to its location abutting both a highway and a residential zone. Mr. Griffith noted that the noise produced is from trusses on the conveyer. He added that t wo types of forklifts are currently used to load the trusses , one electric and one LP outdoor forklift. The applicant added that they have been conducting this business for the past six months. The applicant stated that typically one semi -truck per week picks up the materials , however l arger orders go out in one to three days. The applicant ac knowledged that the intent is to have wood trusses stored outside every day. Planning & Zoning Board October 12, 2011 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle would like the city to help keep a viable business going. He does not consider ae sthetics to be a factor. H is opinion was that if neighbors were concerned, they would have attended the public hearing. Other b oard members commented that the city should protect residential zones from industrial business and that the city’s regulations should be followed. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to Close the Public Hearing at 7 :50 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden . Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend approval of Amending Section 8 of th e Zoning Ordinance to include Acce ssory Open and Outdoor Storage as an Interim Use in the Light Industrial District . Motion was supported by Mr. Root . Motion failed 3 - 3. R oot , N elson , T ralle voting yea; L aden, H yden, E venson voting nay . VI I . DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Added Item: Recognition of Jeff Smyser Chair Tralle stated that he wanted to sincerely thank former City Planner Jeff Smyser for his help with the Planning and Zoning B oard and for all of his work with the city. Fellow board members shared the recognition . B. Added Item: Electi o n of Vice Chair. Mr. Nelson nominated Mr. Hyden as Vice Chair. Mr. Evenson seconded the motion. Mr. Hyden accepted the position as Vice Chair. VI I I . ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to a djourn the meeting at 7 :55 p .m. Motion was supported by M r. N elson . Motion carried 5 - 0 . Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Ass istant