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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/2008 P&Z MinutesAPPROVED 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 6:31 p.m. on July 9, 2008. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Root were absent, as they had informed staff prior to the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Tralle requested a discussion of the progress o f the 35W bridge construction as well as an update on the Legacy at Woods Edge. The agen da was approved with the addition of Discussion Item B. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2008 Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to approve the May 14, 2008 Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 4 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:33 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. DATE : July 9, 2008 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:10 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Hyden, Perry Laden, Bri an Pogalz (Vice Chair), Paul Tralle (Chair), Rob Rafferty MEMBERS ABSENT : Robert Nelson, Michael Root STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengtson, Jeff Smyser Planning & Zoning Board July 9, 2008 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. Variance to the Shoreland Ordinance to allow the replacement of a sewage treatment system located at 7625 Peltier Lake Dr. Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner, presented the sta ff report. Staff noted that the applicant plans to have a box mound system installe d on top of the existing septic system. The city will require inspection of this system ann ually rather than every other year. City Staff recommended approval of the Variance with one condition as listed in the staff report. Mr. Mark Fairbanks, 7625 Peltier Lake Drive, applic ant, was present for questions. Applicant stated his back yard has never flooded. Mr. Mike McElhatton, North Branch, MN, designer of the system was available for questions. Mr. McElhatton explained why the site t o the northeast of the house was not a desirable area for the septic system. Mr. McElhatt on explained what the design of the system will look like. Pete Kluegel, City Building Official, stated that h e is comfortable with the proposed system. Staff stated that the city follows up with property owners to monitor required septic inspections. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend approval of t he Variance to the Shoreland Ordinance at 7625 Peltier Lake Drive. There was no second for the motion. Some board members questioned if there was a better location for the system stating concern about the proposed minimal setback from the shoreland. Other board members stated that they believe that t he proposed location is the most opportune location. They are trying to correct a s ituation that needs rectifying. City Staff pointed out that the city could not gran t variances to state setbacks that were in place in the applicant’s front yard. Mr. McElhatton said that he had conferred with a nu mber of people to determine where the best location would be for the necessary septic system. He stated this box mound system has been used for 6-8 years, noting that the y have installed a dozen or so in the area with no problems. Mr. McElhatton explained th at septic systems are sized according to the number of bedrooms in the home and the amoun t of determined use. Staff explained that they had received notice from the DNR that they had no objections to the variance. Planning & Zoning Board July 9, 2008 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. McElhatton stated that the existing system fail ed compliance inspection when the property owner purchased the house. He noted that building on top of the existing system would actually improve treatment. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend approval of t he Variance to the Shoreland Ordinance at 7625 Peltier Lake Drive to allow for t he installation of a septic system. Board members requested that staff amend the findin gs of fact prior to City Council. Mr. Rafferty stated that the consulting professiona ls should have been named in the report and the survey clarified to show the entire system including the drain field, and photographs of this type of system provided. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 - 1. (Laden voting nay.) B. PUBLIC HEARING for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance text to accommodate Animal Control Regulations, Non-Conform ing Uses, Accessory Structures located within an Easement, and typograp hical corrections Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner, presented the sta ff report. Mr. Bengtson reviewed each section of text to be changed with the propose d amendment. City Staff recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text A mendment. Mr. Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Rafferty left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of th e Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Comp Plan Update Mr. Smyser updated the board on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Preliminary draft of the comp plan was received by staff from the consulting team. Corrections will be made and sent out to the Compre hensive Plan Advisory Panel prior to a meeting to review the document in August. Three panel meetings are scheduled in August for review of the plan. A public hearing wi ll be required at a future Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. Planning & Zoning Board July 9, 2008 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES B. Updates on Bridge Construction & Legacy at Woods Ed ge Mr. Smyser stated that a ribbon cutting ceremony to ok place for the 35W bridge over Lake Drive. He noted that the project is close to completion. Mr. Smyser said that the CSAH 14 project is schedul ed to be completed prior to the start of school openings. He noted that the Anoka County Highway Department website has detailed updates on the construction progress. Mr. Smyser explained that progress of the Legacy at Woods Edge project has been affected by the drop in the housing market. Financ ial experts are looking at numbers and nothing new is proposed for building at this time. He added that a Sears Applicance Outlet is being co nstructed near Kohl’s and a Liquor Barrel is going into the strip mall on the southwes t corner of Lake Drive and Main Street. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8 :10 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant