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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE : May 14, 2008
TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:02 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Hyde n, Perry Laden, Robert Nelson,
Brian Pogalz (Vice Chair), Michael Root,
Paul Tralle (Chair), Rob Rafferty
MEMBERS ABSENT : None
STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengtson, Michael Grochala
I. CALL TO ORDE R AND ROLL CALL
Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning a nd Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30
p.m. on May 14, 2008.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 9, 2008
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to approve the April 9, 2008 Minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6 - 0.
IV. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Op en Mike at 6:30 p.m.
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. Motion was supported by
Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 6 - 0.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING for a Preliminary and Final Plat for a two lot residential
subdivision to be called Byrne Langer Addition, located at 2395 65 th Street.
APPROVED MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Board
May 14, 2008
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APPROVED MINUTES
Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. City Staff recommended
approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat with conditions as stated in the staff report.
Mr. Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Scott and Vicky Byrne, 1410 Canfield Road, st ated that they understand the process but
they have not had any direct contact with their neighbors about any grading concerns.
Jennifer and Layne McCleary, 2383 65 th St., live on the property to the west. Mrs.
McCleary had a brief conversation with the app licant’s surveyor about the possibility of
removing dirt from an island area between th e properties but never heard back about the
issue. The McClearys were c oncerned about what exactly wa s planned for that area as
they have an existing retaining wall that would be affected. The McClearys were happy
that the house has been demolished, but did not want to bear any additional expense to
realign their landscaping.
Mr. Studenski described the proposed adjust ments to the retaining wall and grading.
Board Members confirmed that the applican t and the McClearys understood the process
involved, and that the McClearys did not want to be burdened with a cost to change what
is on their property, and that everyone was in agreement.
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. Motion was
supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat
for Byrne Langer Addition.
Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6 - 0.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Comp Plan Update
Mr. Grochala gave an update of the Compre hensive Plan Update process, as well as
transportation updates.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to adjourn th e meeting at 7:02 p.m. Motion was
supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Bugge
Community Development Assistant