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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING &ZONINGBOARD MINUTES
DATE: June 10, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:51 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Nathan Vojtech, Michael Root, Patrick Kohler
Suzy Guthmueller, Perry Laden,Isaac Wipperfurth,
Neil Evenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Jessica Eller, Marissa Ertel
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
onJune 10, 2026.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Root declared public comment open at 6:31 p.m.
There was no one present for public comment.
Mr. Vojtech motioned to close public comment at 6:31p.m. Motion was seconded by
Mr.Kohler. Motion carried 7 – 0.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Vojtechmoved to approve the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by
Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 6 – 0, with one abstention.
6. ACTION ITEMS
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A.Peltier Ponds PUD Final Plan/Final Plat
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.
The applicant, U.S. Home, LLC, submitted a land use application for Peltier Ponds PUD
Final Plan/Final Plat. The PUD Final Plan/Final Plat contains 31 single family lots and 88
townhomes units for a total of 119 housing units.
Mr. Laden had questions about the garage specifications that were spoken upon during
the preliminary plat. Ms. Larsen stated that the applicant did comply with the
requirements put forth by the board. Mr. Evenson suggested putting a minimum garage
size for the fourteen allotted homes with garage sizes under 520 square feet. The board
agreed that 20 feet by 22 feet would be the minimum size allowed.
The board has concerns about the lack of an H.O.A. for snow removal and lawn mowing,
limiting the space allowed for cars in the 55-foot lot garages.
Mr. Vojtech confirmed that there would be trees planted along the north lot line. Ms.
Larsen did confirm that trees would be planted but were not required.
Mr. Kohler wanted to confirm that the environmental coordinators’ comments were
addressed and would be part of the recommendations. Ms. Larsen stated that the
developer will have to address those environmental coordinators’ concerns.
Mr. Evenson motioned to approve the Peltier Ponds PUD Final Plan/Final Plat with staff
recommendations and the board recommendation of a minimum garage size of 20 by
22 feet (440 square feet). Motion was seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 7 –0.
B. Wilkinson Waters Second Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.
The applicant, Anoka Holdings, LLC., submitted a land use application for Wilkinson
Waters Second Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. The PUD Final Plan/Final Plat is for
the 20-unit, Phase 1B townhome development.
Mr. Vojtech wanted to know if the townhomes were always supposed to be rentals
owned by the developer. Ms. Larsen confirmed that there has always been a narrative
that some of the townhomes would be rentals and some would be available for
purchase, for this specific phase these townhomes would be rentals.
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Mr. Laden wanted to know if these townhomes would be age-restricted. Mr. Stalland
was available for questions and confirmed there was no age limits on these townhomes.
Mr. Stalland confirmed the phases of the developmentfor the Board.
Mr. Laden motioned to approve the Wilkinson Waters Second Addition PUD Final
Plan/Final Plat with staff recommendations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth.
Motion carried 7 – 0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Ms. Eller and Ms. Larsen provided project updates to the Board.
Mr. Wipperfurthmoved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marissa Ertel – Community Development Administrative Assistant