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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/2010 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 Zon ing Board meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. on September 8, 2010. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 14, 2010 Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the July 14, 201 0 Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Hy den abstained.) IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6: 38 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:39 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6 – 0. V. ACTION ITEMS DATE : September 8, 2010 TIME STARTED : 6:36 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:46 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Michael Hyden, Pe rry Laden, Robert Nelson, Brian Pogalz (Vice Chair), Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Jeff Smyser, Paul Bengtson Planning & Zoning Board September 8, 2010 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending the Zoning Ordi nance to add requirements for Temporary Outdoor Sales Lots, Farm er’s Markets, and Community Gardens Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson, presented the sta ff report. Staff explained that per state statutes, the City m ay not require a license for the sale of produce grown in the city. However, the city attor ney advised that the City could regulate the sales of produce and products within t he city limits, specifically where and how items are sold. The Board agreed that regulations should be differe nt for a temporary sales lot than for a farmer’s market. Board members encouraged the allo wance of both in the city. Board members discussed issues with the sales of pr oduce grown off site versus those grown on site. For health reasons, it was suggeste d that there should be a way to track the sales of food items sold. Staff pointed out th at regulating and tracking sales would be easier if permits are issued. Staff acknowledged t hat a permit is different from a license, and may or may not require a fee. The board discussed the consideration of requiring an organizer to be responsible for a farmer’s market. It would be more efficient for ci ty staff to deal with one person who would be responsible for all participating vendors. Board members agreed that limiting sales to agricul ture products alone may be too restrictive. Chair Tralle suggested that staff acquire a list of requirements from neighboring cities. In addition, that staff ask the cities what works and doesn’t work for them. Staff agreed to compile a list to bring back to the board. If poss ible, staff will email information to the board with links to informative websites. The board briefly discussed the potential for commu nity gardens. Issues considered included locations that would be most appropriate, whether a permit would be required, and potential effects on neighboring businesses. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Staff recommended continuing the public hearing to the next meeting. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to continue the Public Hear ing to the October meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Mot ion passed 6 - 0. B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending the Zoning Ordi nance to modify the requirements for Swimming Pools and Fences & Walls Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson, presented the sta ff report. Planning & Zoning Board September 8, 2010 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Staff recommended approval of amending the zoning o rdinance as presented. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Board members discussed the existing restriction th at states “no used material shall be used in the construction of fences or walls.” It w as suggested that residents be allowed to reuse fencing materials as long as they are present able and meet code requirements. Board members noted that a number of fencing materi als are now offered to last forever. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed 6 - 0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of th e amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to modify the requirements for swimming p ools and fences & walls, to include the striking of the last sentence of text in Sectio n 3, Subdivision 4.R.4.a : “no used material shall be used in the construction of fences or walls.” Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed 5 - 1. (Pogalz voting nay.) VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. None VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7 :46 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant