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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2007 P&Z Minutes CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : July 11, 2007 TIME STARTED : 6:35 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:20 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Hyden, Perry Laden, Brian Pogalz (Vice Chair), Rob Rafferty, Paul Tralle (Chair); Michael Root MEMBERS ABSENT : Robert Nelson STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengtson & Jeff Smyser I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning a nd Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on July 11, 2007. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 9, 2007 Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the May 9, 2007 Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 - 0. June 13, 2007 Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to approve the June 13, 2007 Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Op en Mike at 6:37 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mi ke at 6:38 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 - 0. APPROVED MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2007 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING for a P reliminary Plat for an eight lot residential subdivision to be called Grandview, 7330 Lake Drive, Royal Oaks Realty Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report. St aff recommended approva l of the Preliminary Plat subject to eight conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Larry Leibel Sr., 1281 Birch Street, stated that he has been a resident of Lino Lakes for 56 years and a member of the church sinc e he was born. Mr. Leib el stated that the church would like to sell the property in or der to pay down their loan, possibly acquire city utilities, offer additional services to the community, encourage new church membership and allow for future success of the church. Mr. Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, Applican t, stated that he understands and accepts the conditions of approval. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close the P ublic Hearing at 6:44 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Grandview, 7330 Lake Drive, subjec t to the following conditions: 1. All lots in the plat must agree to connect to City utilities. The City will not approve the final plat without legally enforceable assurance that all properties will connect. 2. Issues discussed in the C ity Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction. 3. A development agreement between the city and the developer must be executed prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site. 4. Park dedication must be paid in acco rdance with the city’s fee schedule. 5. A conservation easement shall be granted over the drainage and utility easement within the lots fronting Marsha n Lake. Easement restrictions shall be defined prior to city council approval of the final plat. 6. The Rice Creek Watershed District must revi ew the project prior to building permits being issued by the city for any new construction. 7. A boulevard tree shall be provided for each lot frontage. 8. The existing roadway easement shall be vacated by the City Council prior to the approval of the final plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4 - 0. Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2007 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Rafferty arrived at 7:00 p.m. B. PUBLIC HEARING for a Conditional Use Permit for a Rural Residential Planned Unit Development to be calle d Moon Marsh, 8300 East Rondeau Lake Road, Brian Wessel Mr. Smyser presented the staff report. Staff recommended that th e board continue the Public Hearing to next month’s meeting in order to address a few outstanding issues. Mr. Smyser addressed board questions. He st ated that the plan includes an area for a replacement mound in case of failure. He noted that staff will confirm that there is a homeowner’s association agreement and a mainte nance contract in place. He explained that this was the first shared septic syst em in the city, but they are becoming more popular in rural areas and the city ha s expected these systems to occur. Mr. Smyser specified that the 51% open space co nsists of Outlots C, D and E, but none of the private lots were included in the open space number. He explained the reason for asking the applicant to move the lot line w ould be to increase protection of the wetland area. He added that the homeowner’s associ ation in common will own all outlots, but the city will have a conservation easement over them. Mr. Tralled opened the Pub lic Hearing at 7:13 p.m. Mr. Brian Wessel, 8300 East Rondeau Lake Rd, A pplicant, explained that this project has been a culmination of about two years of work with city staff and consultants. He noted it is an important project for the Wessel famil y, as he and his wife have lived there for 16 years and the land is incredibly beautiful a nd precious. He said he is aware of the fragility of the environment a nd that their intent is to conserve and enhance as much natural area as possible. Mr. Wessel noted that his two sons would lik e to build houses on tw o of the lots. He stated that they are going to attempt to keep it in the family and want to make sure it is done well. He recognizes it is th e first cluster development in th e city and that it is in the AUAR area. He added that he is an architect and afford able housing developer and he develops green housing throughout the country, so he is familiar with how to do this well. He explained that for personal and professional reasons this needs to be done as well as he can possibly do it. He is looking to work through every possi ble scenario so that it is a project he can be proud of. Mr. Wessel stated that his engineers ar e working with staff to work on water management. He stated that the homes will be no larger than 2500 square feet and will be centered within the pad lo cation. He noted that his s on is an award-winning modern residential architect. He added that this is an exci ting project and is really pleas ed that it is moving along. He looks forward to living there next year if all goes well. Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2007 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Tralle complimented Mr. Wessel on the project. Mr. Wessel noted that he appreciates staff working with him and hopes this will set a positive trend in quality. Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to table the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Rural Residential Planned Unit Development to be called Moon Marsh at 8300 East Rondeau Lake Road to the August 8, 2007 P&Z Meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Update on Comp Plan Process Mr. Smyser noted that staff would be offering a city tour to the Advisory Panel members instead of the development forum that was previously proposed. Mr. Smyser explained that board members will have an opportunity to get a first hand look at potential development areas along with some of the conf lict areas within the city. Staff hopes it will be a useful exercise for everybody. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to adjourn th e meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant