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Home My WebLink About12/13/2006 P&Z PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING • Wednesday, December 13, 2006 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Scheduled to be televised on Ch. 16) Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 8, 2006 IV. OPEN MIKE V. ACTION ITEMS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING for a Preliminary Plat and Variances for front setback and upland lot area for Fran's Estate, located on the south side of Birch Street approximately 100 feet east of Totem Trail — Paul Bengtson B. PUBLIC HEARING for an Amendment to the City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Hodgson Road and County Road J Master Plan for the area around the intersection of CSAH 49 and County Road J — Jeff Smyser VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 2007 Meeting Schedule VII. ADJOURN • Meeting guidelines on reverse side. City of Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board MEETING GUIDELINES Open Mike — The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful, and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4- minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more — groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing - Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice - Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. • Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer. • After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing. • The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette The Planning & Zoning Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board. • • • CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT . MEMBERS ABSENT . STAFF PRESENT November 8, 2006 6 :37 P.M. 9 :16 P.M. Perry Laden, Robert Nelson, Rob Rafferty, Paul Tralle (Chair), Michael Root Brian Pogalz (Vice Chair), Michael Hyden Paul Bengtson, Jeff Smyser & Jim Studenski I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. on November 8, 2006. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 11, 2006 Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to approve the October 11, 2006 Minutes without changes. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 4 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:38 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:39 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 4 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 2 A. PUBLIC HEARING for a Preliminary Plat and Variances for front setback and upland lot area for Fran's Estate Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report. Mr. Bengtson stated that this item was discussed at the October 11, 2006 meeting. Mr. Bengtson noted a correction to the staff report that park dedication for this application would include one lot only, and the amount would be adjusted from the staff report. He clarified that the condition referring to park dedication did not specify an amount, therefore no correction to the proposed condition was necessary for this correction. Mr. Nelson asked staff about limiting the type of construction in this case. Mr. Bengtson said that the applicant could reduce the size of the building pads for each house in order to increase the setback amounts. Mr. Bengtson pointed out that any home built would need to meet a 40 -foot setback, so adjusting the building pad could be a possibility. Mr. Laden noted that the house to the west had a side yard setback of 28 feet, and asked staff if there is a difference between meeting side or front yard setbacks. Staff replied that under current city ordinance, the full setback amount is required for both. Staff noted that the ordinance may have been different at the time the house next door was constructed. Mr. Bengtson stated that the zoning ordinance allowance to reduce front setbacks to the average setback of adjoining properties does not apply to this site because the property to the west does not front onto Birch Street. However, if it did apply, the average setback of the adjoining properties would be 20.5 feet. This average is from the existing right of way lines. If full right of way was granted, the house to the east would have a setback of close to zero. Applicant, Fran Tourville, 6948 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, said that his property was the only land on Birch Street that had a 10 foot easement taken from it. He noted that this puts his setback amount another ten feet. Mr. Tourville stated that he wasn't aware of the size of the revised building pads until he got the agenda, as he had not been out of contact with his engineer. Mr. Tourville said he felt that the building pads could be reduced even further than currently proposed. Mr. Tourville stated that the wetland was delineated as Class 3, and that he could get a permit to remove 400 sq. ft. which he could apply to lot two. Board Members discussed possible options with the applicant. Mr. Tourville said that he was told he could get a permit to fill 400 sq. ft. without any mitigation exchange. City Engineer Jim Studenski stated that there is an amount that can be impacted without mitigation. Mr. Tourville stated that he could attempt to increase the front setbacks for both lots. DRAFT MINUTES • Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. Bruce Schmidt, 6498 Totem Trail, asked what the applicant was proposing to do with the ditch that was between their properties. Mr. Tourville replied that he had proposed extending the culvert 80 feet to the south and filling it in so the lots would be even. He added that if the city were to have a maintenance problem with that then it would remain the same. Mr. Nelson asked Mr. Schmidt if he had concerns about the proposal for the ditch. Mr. Schmidt replied that he somewhat likes the ditch and was just wondering about it. Polly Greve, 6469 Tomahawk Court, stated that her property borders the applicant's in the southeast corner and was concerned about wetland fill. She commented that she already has problems with water in her yard, and because she is downhill from the applicant she is worried about increased drainage problems to her property. She asked what options she had if problems were to occur. Mr. Studenski responded that 400 feet of fill would have a very minimal impact and that this amount would not affect drainage. Ms. Greve asked what would happen if the problem did make it worse. Mr. Studenski replied that the city would look into the ditch area to determine the problem. • Board members discussed the potential increase in upland area by filling in 400 feet. Staff noted that the proposed changes could alleviate some of the situation, but that they could not make comment or recommendation on proposals without seeing plans. Mr. Laden asked if the proposal could be approved by adding conditions. Mr. Bengtson stated that they could add the changes to the conditions of approval, but there would be no confirmation that these things recommendations were adhered to by the council. Mr. Laden asked the applicant when he plans on starting construction. Mr. Tourville said that he is wide open, probably next spring, adding that he is in no hurry. Mr. Rafferty noted that the proposal does not meet ordinance requirements and approval could set precedence for the future. Board members determined that because two board members were absent and not all members present were in favor of the proposal, it may be in the applicant's favor to come back with revised plans. Dennis Schwartz, 6471 Tomahawk Court, questioned how the houses would fit on to the lots. He wondered how far back on the property the houses would be. He added that his property is a sponge and wondered how this would affect his property. Mr. Tralle replied that according to the city engineer this proposal should not affect his property. Board members asked the applicant if he would like the board to vote on the item or if he would prefer to come back to the next meeting with revised plans. Mr. Tourville asked DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 4 staff how soon plans would need to be submitted. Mr. Bengtson replied that staff would require plans to be submitted by November 22 in order to give staff adequate time for review and to write a staff report before the next meeting. Mr. Tourville stated that he should be able to get plans in by that date. Board Members informed the applicant that they would like to see exact pad sizes, locations and measurements called out on the plans. Mr. Tourville said that he could have the plans redrawn with the proposed reductions. Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to Continue the Public Hearing to the December Planning & Zoning Board Meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. B. PUBLIC HEARING for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the proposed land use from Public /Semi - Public to Low Density Sewered Residential for properties owned by the St. Paul Water Services Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report, noting that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment was necessary as the Comprehensive Plan designated some of the affected parcels as PSP (Public and Semi - Public). Staff clarified that the St. Paul Regional Water Services was not looking to sell land to get rid of holdings. Adjacent property owners requested to purchase these parcels of land to combine with their properties. Staff recommended approval of the proposed request. Mr. Laden asked if a full trail connection would still be possible with this. Mr. Bengtson responded that the change of ownership would not affect the city's ability to put in a trail. Mr. Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. Staff noted that a representative from the St. Paul Regional Water Services was not able to attend the meeting. Henry Farmerie, 7425 Peltier Lake Drive, asked if there were plans to bring city water and sewer to the properties. Mr. Bengtson replied that changing the land use to low density sewered residential does not mean the city has plans or the capacity to do so, but in the future it would be intended for full service when possible. Mr. Smyser explained that the utility service for that area would come from the east, along 20th Avenue, as there is no sewer pipe to bring up Peltier Lake Dr. He said it would depend on development to the east. Mr. Farmerie asked if changing the zone was a requirement before the landowner could buy the property, and noted that the property owners were offered these strips about a year ago. DRAFT MINUTES • • • • Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 5 Mr. Bengtson explained that while staff was reviewing the process, they discovered that these slivers of land were guided PSP. The city cannot merge two pieces of land if one piece is designated PSP, so this was an unanticipated problem. Mr. Farmerie stated that currently the strips of land between them and the lake have been offered only to the adjacent property owners, but asked if someone else could possibly come and buy a parcel. Mr. Bengtson replied that staff recommended a condition that the parcels would only be available for sale to the adjacent property owner. The intent of the St. Paul Regional Water Services is to sell the parcels to the adjacent properties only. Mr. Rafferty asked for clarification on the lot combination procedure and if St. Paul Regional Water Services will maintain parcels not adjacent to developed land. Staff clarified the process and explained that the St. Paul Regional Water Services would continue to hold parcels not sold to adjacent property owners. Mike Mastro, 1553 Lamotte Dr., stated that there is a 60 -foot outlot next to his property which has a city -owned drainage ditch that needs to be attended to. He noted that the city also has property adjacent to the Regional Water Services property. He stated that he currently has sole rights of the use of the adjacent property through an insurance policy and an annual dockage fee. He wondered if he owned the property, would those obligations go away. Mr. Mastro was informed that the property owner will own the parcels and St. Paul Water Services will have access only. He was informed that many other communities have done this. Mr. Mastro said that he heard there would be a fee through this process. Mr. Bengtson explained that this is not the last step in the process. The proposal would go to the Metropolitan Council, and a minor subdivision would need to be done administratively to divide the property. St. Paul Water Services would be the applicant and would have to establish an escrow account for staff review. Staff is not aware if the regional water services will ask property owners for money. Ultimately, the properties will need to be combined with adjoining parcels. Mr. Mastro stated that he has already given the regional water services his application and fees. Gerry Lindner, 7413 Peltier Lake Dr., stated that he does not want a trail to come between him and the lake. Mr. Bengtson stated that this is not in any way a discussion of a trail location, and that the city's trail plan indicates a trail in a theoretical location. Mr. Lindner wanted it stated for the record that he does not want a trail across his land. Mr. Lindner said that the St. Paul Regional Water Services asked him to pay to survey his land and he was wondering if the city was going to help pay the costs for surveying. Mr. Bengston responded that the city does not pay for property owners to have their properties surveyed. It was suggested that it may be more cost effective if multiple properties would be surveyed at once. Mr. Farmerie asked about the fees associated with the next step of the process. Mr. Bengtson explained that fees would be required and it is up to the applicant to work out who pays for those fees. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 6 Mr. Laden moved to close the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the St. Paul Water Services. Motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Tralle called for a ten - minute recess at 8:03 p.m. Mr. Rafferty left the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Mr. Tralle reconvened the meeting at 8:14 p.m. C. CSAH 49 /County Rd J DraftMaster Plan Approval to Proceed with the Public Review Process Mr. Smyser presented the staff report. He announced that the draft master plan is ready for review and is available on the city's web site. An open house is scheduled for November 15. Mr. Smyser explained some of the pertinent sections of the plan. Mr. Smyser pointed out that it is necessary to look at the surrounding area and important to recognize neighboring development when planning. He pointed out that the transportation focus of the area is the CSAH 49 /County Rd J intersection and signalization will require additional right -of -way. He said that access management is vitally important and that they have worked with the county to determine where access points will be located. Mr. Smyser pointed out gaps in water and sewer availability. He said the city of Shoreview has stated that they will not accept additional capacity to their sewer pipe. Mr. Smyser explained plans for future sewer service connections. Mr. Smyser commented that the realignment of Ware Road is an additional objective that staff will add to the report. Mr. Smyser pointed out that signalization at the CSAH 49 /County Rd J intersection will need to be completed, but not necessarily before developments are approved. Staff anticipates that developers will provide for partial cost of necessary infrastructure. Mr. Smyser stated that a big box user, if feasible at all, is more suitable on the east side versus the west side. Mr. Tralle inquired about the previous submittal for assisted living /senior housing. Staff stated that they have accommodated for the location of an assisted living /senior housing development. Mr. Smyser stated that the proposal that was submitted generated too DRAFT MINUTES • • • Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 7 much traffic. Mr. Smyser added that the former applicant has been in contact with city staff, and that staff is keeping them informed. Mr. Smyser said the intent is to create an urban form for the area. The city would like cornerstone buildings at the intersections, with parking lots behind the buildings or with increased landscaping. The city would like to offer pedestrian oriented features. Mr. Laden asked if there will be written architectural standards for this area. Mr. Smyser referred to the 8th bullet point on page 34, and added that design guidelines should be incorporated with each approval. He explained that because there are numerous property owners, each development could submit their own design guidelines. Board members inquired about pedestrian flow. Mr. Smyser explained that pedestrian opportunities depend on the stores involved and the design of the whole development. Mr. Root appreciated staff s efforts to address making the plan pedestrian friendly. He asked how limited we are by the county not allowing a signal at the intersection to the north. Mr. Smyser addressed that it will eliminate some users in the area that will want a signal, but it is not going to happen in the foreseeable future. He added that many lengthy discussions occurred with the Anoka County Highway Department. Mr. Smyser stated that a signal could be likely ten years from now, but the bottom line is that it is a county road and the Anoka Cty Hwy Dept determines the policies. Mr. Laden commented that limiting business at that location may not be a bad thing. Mr. Root stated concern for economic development. Mr. Smyser said they think they have found a balance. Mr. Root commented on the existing businesses and wondered at what point they plan development around them. Mr. Smyser replied the proposed plan does allow for the Rock Gardens and the Auto Sales lot to continue to exist. He said that it is more likely that the value of the properties will increase so it may become advantageous to do something different with the properties. Mr. Root asked how big the pictured "big box" is. Mr. Smyser replied about 55,000 sq. feet, giving perspective that the Lino Lakes SuperTarget is 180,000 sq. ft. Mr. Nelson inquired if the 49 Club will have ample access to develop. Mr. Smyser responded that this is the most imminent situation, and that one developer potentially controls a large amount of property north of it. They will have to plan to accommodate the proposed access. Mr. Nelson asked what would happen to Sadder's Automotive. Mr. Smyser said they have not yet determined the process for future road improvements, and that Sadder's is an issue that has to be dealt with. DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 8 Mr. Nelson wondered if the 17 acres was ready to develop, and signalization was put in, what would happen if Sadder's was there and the right -of -way was not available — could they condemn. Mr. Smyser replied that is a possibility. Mr. Smyser asked the board members for any comments to the plan, and asked for approval to move ahead unless they saw any red flags. Mr. Laden thanked staff for the work on this project and added it is great to see such extensive planning in a key location in the city. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval to proceed with the Public Review Process for the CSAH 49 /County Road J Master Plan. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Laden asked if there were additional areas of the city that would be considered gateways such as this. Mr. Smyser said that none are initiated, but they are considering a similar approach to the Lake Drive/Main Street intersection. He added some of the quadrants in the 35E area are possibilities, but there are no specific plans. Mr. Tralle mentioned that he spoke with a gentleman regarding the St. Paul Regional Water Services who spoke very highly of how staff conducted themselves and did an in- depth study of what occurred and that he appreciated staff's work. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Expiring Board Appointments Mr. Smyser pointed out that three members of the P &Z Board are approaching the end of their terms, and reminded the board members that they are required to reapply if they are interested and that applications are on the city's website. Mr. Root, Mr. Hyden and Mr. Pogalz's terms will expire at the end of the year. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant DRAFT MINUTES • • STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM V.A. Paul Bengtson December 13, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING: Fran's Estate Variance for Upland Lot Area Preliminary Plat Fran Tourville has requested approval of the Fran's Estate plat. This project involves the division of an existing undeveloped parcel into two buildable lots. To accommodate this development proposal the applicant has requested a Preliminary Plat; and Variances for Upland Lot Area (9,728 and 10,634 square feet instead of 10,800 square feet). The previous version of the plans included a request for a Variance to the front setback, but revised plans indicate conformance with the 40 foot front setback. •ANALYSIS The following is a summary of the proposal: Site Area 1.89 acres Total Lots 2 Density 1.06 units per acre Comprehensive Plan, Land Use and Zoning: The table below identifies the existing land use and zoning as well as guided land uses for the area. Location Existing Land Use Guided Land Use Existing Zoning Site Residential Low Density Sewered Residential R -1 North Right of Way N/A N/A South Shenandoah Park Public / Semi - Public PSP East Residential Low Density Sewered Residential R -1 West Residential Low Density Sewered Residential R -1 Growth Management, MUSA Reserve: This property is already currently within the MUSA boundary. Growth Management, Units/Year: The table attached to this report shows the status of the staging lirlans for final platting new residential units. The new unit created by Fran's Estate would fit within the policy of 147 per year and so could be final platted in 2006. preliminary Plat Lots: The lots meet requirements for lot depth, lot width, and road frontage, but fall short of the 10,800 square feet of upland required for R -1 lots. Lot 1 is 166 square feet under the requirement and Lot 2 is 1,072 square feet under the requirement. This would result in a deviation of approximately 1.5% and 9.5% respectively. State law requires the following finings to be made in order to grant the approval of a variance. Staff has completed the findings in regards to the upland lot area reduction based on the revised submittal: FINDINGS In considering all requests for Variance or appeal and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: a. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. With the upland lot area requirements of the zoning ordinance this parcel would only be able to be developed with one single family dwelling. A parcel of this size could normally be developed with multiple homes if it wasn't for the wetlands that occupy the majority of the site. While it could still be developed with a single family dwelling, a deviation of less than six percent from the strict enforcement of the ordinance is minor reduction. b. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Other land in the same district is required to meet minimum lot sizes of 10, 800 square feet. In this instance the lots being created are nearly three times that size. The plight of the landowner is due to the nearly seventy five percent of the land that is covered by wetland area. Because of this the applicant is requesting to reduce the upland lot area requirements by less than six percent. c. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. Other land in the same district is required to meet minimum lot sizes of 10, 800 square feet. In this instance the lots being created are nearly three times that size. While the site could easily be used for one single family dwelling, the reduction of upland lot area of less than six percent is considered minor and reasonable. d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. Other land in the same district is required to meet minimum lot sizes of 10, 800 square feet. In this instance the lots being created are nearly three times that size. A minor deviation of less than six percent will not give the applicant any special privilege. e. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The lots proposed will exceed the lot area requirements nearly three times over, therefore the spirit and intent of the ordinance will not be violated by a minor deviation in the upland lot area of less than six percent. etbacks: The applicant previously proposed to deviate from the 40 foot front setback required for principal uildings in the R -1 zone along collector or arterial roadways. Birch Street is a County State Aid Highway and therefore qualifies as an arterial roadway. They are now proposing 40 foot front setbacks for both of the new dwellings, so this variance request has been withdrawn. To allow for the additional setback the applicant has reduced the building pads. The pad for Lot 1 is now 65 feet wide and 34 feet deep. The pad for Lot 2 is now 65 feet wide and 40 feet deep. Streets: Birch Street is an existing road and no additional roads are being proposed. The existing road system can accommodate the traffic generated by the new homes, and the right of way is already dedicated to the required width of 60 feet from center line. Birch Street is a County State Aid Highway and acts as a major east to west arterial for the entire city. As such, the number of accesses for private drives and city streets should be minimized. In this case plans have indicated a consolidated drive for the two proposed lots. A joint access easement and maintenance agreement will need to be submitted with the final plat. Landscaping: When abutting an arterial, residential developments are required to provide a `buffer yard'. The zoning ordinance has very specific standards for buffer yards. The applicant will need to submit a landscaping plan that clearly meets these requirements. Park Dedication: The current subdivision ordinance includes park dedication in the amount of $2075 per residential unit, less any land dedication. There is no land dedication needed, as Shenandoah Park is nearby. This property will be charged for the one additional lot being created. Utilities: Sanitary sewer and water is already in place in Birch Street. Both of the proposed lots must connect to utilities. Onsite septic systems must be abandoned according to law. In addition, any existing wells likely will have to be capped because of proximity to new sanitary sewer lines. The property to the east is connected to the sewer line near the northeast corner of the subject site. The utility plan needs to be revised to indicate the location of this connection to verify that it lies within drainage and utility easements and that it will not conflict with the infiltration area indicated on the submitted plans. These and other issues discussed in the City Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction. Additionally, it was brought up at the previous meeting that the city did install two service points when the pipe was placed in Birch Street. The city installs these services based on the width of the property and to allow for the maximum flexibility in the future development of a vacant parcel. The property was not assessed for that installation project, so the applicant has not paid for the services nor was the installation of two services a promise to allow two lots in the future. Grading & Drainage: The grading and drainage plans have been reviewed by the City Engineer and his comments will need to be addressed to his satisfaction prior to the site being developed. Specifically the engineer requested additional drainage information from the applicant to confirm that the drainage calculations where accurate. This information was received by the engineering department, but a review of that information could not be completed prior to this packet being distributed. Therefore that is an outstanding issue that prevents the city engineer from giving a recommendation at this time. iThe plan is also subject to review and approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Staff has received a copy of the CAPROC (Conditional Approval Pending Receipt Of Changes) from RCWD 'ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board's did not review this application due to its relatively small scope. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the request for a variance and preliminary plat based on the finding of fact included in the body of the staff report and subject to the following conditions: • Existing onsite septic systems will be appropriately abandoned. 2. Existing wells shall be capped when required by Minnesota Dept. of Health requirements. 3. Issues discussed in the City Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction. 4. A development agreement between the city and the developer must be executed prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site. 5. Park dedication must be paid in accordance with the city's fee schedule. 6. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District must be issued prior to final plat approval by the City. 7. Infiltration areas proposed on site should have the City native seed specification used. 8. A boulevard tree shall be provided for each lot frontage. 9. A 10 foot drainage and utility easement must be provided to buffer all delineated wetlands. 10. A landscaping plan clearly depicting conformance with the buffer yard standards in Section 3.Q.5 must be submitted. 11. A joint access easement agreement and maintenance agreements must be submitted with the final plat. •This review is based on the following plans and information: City Engineer Comments December 4, 2006 Preliminary Plat submitted November 16, 2006 Certificate of Survey submitted September 11, 2006 Resource Inventory Survey submitted September 11, 2006 Preliminary Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan submitted November 16, 2006 • LOTS /UNITS as of July 24. 2006 Development Name approved prelim. plats Prelim Plat Phasing plans by year (lots /units to be final platted) I 2003 -09 total max. 1029 year end 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Stoneybrook 103 51 0 2nd Addn 0 52 52 Century Farms North 249 56 65 52 43 33 249 Keefe: prel plat, not final plat 1 1 1 Morton (minor subdiv) 0 1 0 1 Ravens Hollow 56 0 56 56 Haley Manor (10 new lots) 10 10 0 10 Crystal Cove 3 3 0 3 Millers Crossroads 152 22 47 51 32 152 Lakeview Estates (2 new) 2 2 2 Snell (minor subdivision) 0 1 1 Pheasant Hills Pres. 13th 1 1 1 Justin's Preserve 1 1 1 Marshan Estates 4 4 4 Rice Creek Church duplex 2 2 2 Rice Church: Oakwood View 10 10 10 Junes Addn 2 2 2 Highland Meadows East 2nd 18 18 18 Marshan Townhomes 2nd 23 23 Pheasant Hills 12th island 8 8 8 West Shadow Ponds 2nd Add 1 1 1 Vaughan Addition 5 5 5 Angie's Acres (1 new) 1 1 1 Marshan Lakeview (2 new) 2 2 2 Marshan Meadows 20 20 20 Pine Glen 72 40 32 72 Cavegn (1 new lot) 1 1 1 Golden Acre (3 new lots) 3 3 3 Fran's Estate (1 new lot) 1 1 total 51 148 176 171 142 65 702 remaining of annual 147 remaining of 1029 for pre -2010 • -1 -29 -24 5 82 147 147 327 • • Memorandum DATE: December 4, 2006 TO: Paul Bengston FROM: James E. Studenski, City Engineer RE: Fran's Estate Attached is a TKDA grading review dated December 1, 2006, of the submitted documents for the Fran's Estate project. Please note that the only items addressed since the November 1, 2006 TKDA review is the buildable area of Lot 1 & 2 Block 1, have been reduced to meet the 40' setback and the 10' wetland buffer requirements. Contact me at 651/982 -2430 with any questions, thank you. 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014-1182 Phone: 651 -982 -2400 • Fax: 651 - 982 -2499 TKDA 0 ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS MEMORANDUM To: James E. Studenski, P.E. Reference: Fran's Estate Copies To: From: Thomas D. Prew, P.E. l ! I Proj. No.: 13604.005 Date: December 1, 2006 Routing: Site Review 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500 Saint Paul, MN 55101 -2140 (651) 292 -4400 (651) 292 -0063 Fax www.tkda.com City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota The following review is based on these submittals: 1. Preliminary Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan submitted by Plowe Engineering, Inc., dated November 14, 2006. 2. Preliminary Plat submitted by E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc., received by the City of Lino Lakes November 14, 2006. Utility Comments: • 1. City standard utility details must be included within the plan set. 2. Provide detail of 36 "X30" CMP Reducer for proposed storm sewer. Plat Comments: 1. A drainage and utility easement must be extended to cover 10' beyond the 36" CMP along the west Plat Line. Miscellaneous Comments: 1. Anoka County permit must be provided for work within Birch Street Right -of -Way. 2. Grading slopes shall not exceed a maintainable 3:1 limit. 3. Notes must include bituminous trail to be restored to existing or better, as approved by City Engineer. 4. Rock construction entrance must extend to Birch Street. 5. The depth of buildable area appears to be reduced from approximately 49' to 34' on Lot 1. Provide accurate building dimensions and house type to accommodate the 10' wetland buffer setback. 6. Refer to attached Drainage Review dated December 1, 2006. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity TKDA • ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS MEMORANDUM To: Thomas D. Prew, P.E. Reference: Fran's Estate 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500 Saint Paul, MN 55101 -2140 (651) 292 -4400 (651) 292 -0083 Fax www.tkda.com Copies To: James E. Studenski, P.E. Drainage Review Proj. No.: From: Connie J. Taillon, P.E. Routing: Date: December 1, 2006 City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota 13604.005 The following review is based on this submittal: 1. Preliminary Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan submitted by Plowe Engineering, Inc., dated November 14, 2006. New comments are in bold and identify items that need to be addressed. Drainage Review Comments: 1. Submit infiltration basin sizing calculations for review. 11/01/06 Submit infiltration basin sizing calculations for review. 12/01/06 Infiltration basin sizing calculations have not been submitted. Please submit for review. 2. Submit a Geotechnical Report for review. The low floor elevations are required to be a minimum of 4 feet above the seasonally high ground water table. 11/01/06 Submit a Geotechnical Report for review. 12/01/06 A Geotechnical Report has not been submitted. Please submit for review. 3. Include a note on the Grading Plan indicating that streets shall be kept free from sediment carried by construction traffic. 11/01/06 This item has been addressed. 12/01/06 A note indicating that streets shall be kept free from sediment carried by construction traffic has been deleted from the current Plan. Insert previous note in Plan. 4. Indicate the 10 foot wide wetland buffer, located from the wetland delineation to the proposed lawn areas, on the Grading Plan. Any grading in the buffer area shall be restored with native wetland vegetation. 11/01/06 Indicate the type and location of vegetation and/or seed mixtures used for permanent stabilization of disturbed buffer areas on the Plan. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity • Memo Page 2 December 1, 2006 Fran's Estate 12/01/06 The type and location of vegetation and/or seed mixtures used for permanent stabilization of disturbed buffer areas has not been included on the Plan. Indicate the type and location of permanent vegetation for the disturbed buffer areas on the Plan. The 10' buffer designation has been deleted from the current Plan. Indicate the 10' wide buffer on the Plan. 5. Label the high water elevation of the on -site wetland on the Grading Plan. 11/01/06 This item has been addressed. 12/01/06 The high water elevation of the on -site wetland has been deleted from the current Plan. Label the high water level of the existing wetland on the Plan. 6. Rice Creek Watershed District will need to give approval prior to the City issuing final approval. Submit a copy of the RCWD permit for the City's records. 7. Permit approval from the County may be required for this project. Submit a copy of the permit for the City's records. Additional comments (11/01/06) • 8. Submit updated hydrologic calculations for the proposed 36 inch culvert extension. 12/01/06 The hydrologic calculations for the proposed 36" culvert extension have not been submitted. Please submit for review. • PRELIMINARY PAT OF: FRAN' S ESTATE FOR FRAN TOURVILLE 6998 LAKE DRIVE LINO LAKES, MN 55014. PH# (651)- 786 -1889 EXISTING PROPERTY DESORPTION, Lot 1, Block 1, SHENANDOAH, Anoka County, Minnesota, EXCEPT that part lying within PARCEL 18 of ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11. LEGEND, Denotes 1/2 inch by 18 inch Iron Pipe to • be Set and Marked by R.LS number 25344 • Denotes Iron Found x1011.2 Denotes Existing Elevation Denotes Direction of Drainage ® Denotes Soll Boring fl Denotes Cable Box O Denotes Misc. Manhole '. Denotes Power Pole Denotes Overhead Powerline ® Denotes Sanitary Manhole i] Denotes Fiberoptic p Denotes Fence Post Denotes Existing Contour —»-4 Denotes 30 inch CMP x— Denotes Fence //he – — – Denotes Setback Line Denotes Wetland iocated by Earth Science inc. Denotes Edge of Wet /and by Earth Science Inc Denotes Existing Bituminous Rood, Access, and Denotes Proposed Driveway Location eatiffP Denotes Proposed infiltration Areas Sn ' Bg1.7D ic vas, a Proposed A 0 Bituminous i puTb s • 'µpm A B / i le :5FizV�r� ssestsso BO,:IS ,,1.* bg1.S+•— Se 501 .e. 1' °` p8 -` 0' or Bgg•T+ 550 yya gaits cog A0 AREAS, Total Boundary Area = 82.143± (1.891 Acres) Excluding R/W Total Upland = 20,362± (0.48± Acres) Total Wetland = 61,7811 (1.42± Acres) Total Right of Way = 1.9501 (0.04± Acres) see ZONING, – Property is Zoned R -1 — No Rezoning Proposed GUIDING, – Property guiding Low Density Single Family. ea Existing EXST ZONE R_Haax MU A, – Property falls within the MUSA. — No MUSA amendment proposed SETBACKS, – Front = 40 ft. – Proposed Front = 40 ft. – Side =10ft - Rear = 30 ft - Wetland = 10 ft. Troll – Average Front = 20.6 ft. – House to East = 13.1 ft. to R/W line – House to West = 28.1 ft. to R/W line Southerly R/E of Birciy 20 Foots Drolnoge and-- Uthlt1 Easter P / SO .* Br 9" Ice Proposeid 80 L €. of 36' fa&P of 0.255 x%6.6 Exist EXST. rDNE R -1 � i .. No use I it ;b °v gt� s,�jW,• rte. �. i i e rit 1 uts'c ' \,,,,:::::::11, i ii...o& f� o : ::moo :_ 1 i t'2-1 r: 1. E�Ilne dl '�' i r. `•_Lot i Bloekil, I i SHEMANPOA \ it .1 >r° : PP 1 V..,1 Rea - '.4' I I 01 rir`i.1 ..i i .i • € i I I Irt 7 I = I .i _ E (fir PONE R -1;j I Wre( 1. 1 Fends / 1 f' 0 i I 1 / t —max- '(,c� f se vs14 : so PmPDesd884 7S a a • SO scOIENCE COFOISR E T 0.1 AS b� iim a DEVELOPMENT DATA, – 2 Proposed Single Family Lots – Single Family Lots = 82,143± SQ. FT. (1.891 ACRES) – Average Lot Size = 41,071.5± SO. FT. (0.94± ACRES) – Density = 1.06 Lots / Acre NOTES, – Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of wetland is 885.1 per Emmons and Olivier Resources, contact Greg Graske (651)- 770 - 8448.. – Curb shots taken at the top and back of curb. – Bearings shown are on an assumed datum. – Contours are at 2 foot intervals. – N.G.V.D. Vertical Datum – Wetland located by E.G. Rud & Sons Inc. (763) -786 -5556 on 11- 30 -04. – Wetland delineation completed by Earth Science Inc. (651)- 674 -6210 on 11- 23-04. – Topography Collected in Field by E.G. Rud & Sons between 06 -15-04 to 12- 06 -04. – Soil Borings located by E.G. Rud & Sons Inc. (763)- 786 -5556 on 08- 30-05. – Soil Borings completed by Professional Engineering Consultants Inc. (651)490 -9266 on 08- 04 -05. – Existing centerline street grades, building pods, proposed contours, and curb information refer to Pre– Grading – Utility plans prepared by Plowe Engineering (763) -785 -1043. – This survey was prepared without the benefit of titlework. Easements, appurtenances, and encumbrances may exist in addition to those shown hereon. This survey is subject to revision upon receipt of a current title insurance commitment or attorneys title opinion. E.G. 11111 a SONS, INC. Esmi Professional Land Surveyors 6776 Lake Drive NE, Suite 110 www.egrud.com Lino Lakes, MN 55014 SO 0 - 1`x,,..1 4 west Dnelu,f Lot 1. Block L,- to o\ sH NMIDOAH Existing House %1 .410,/ • Exhort I BB`S Edson Roue i▪ .es 0 i a 'EAST OF LOT Ise ru t I j r'_ tSE 11... f ,� •'� i MB,B to , t A+ .'i o \ ,i� 1 1 , 1 t i o� ,I, \ e . 4tj ..ti HeB,.sPO�', , ; f e t .e paa* 7 EkST ZONE .a,r$8.°- \go oT_ `LL.d 11.. Block 1, \ SHENANDOAII. \ ` witti� DF I LE oPy EXST. ZON E °g'', R -1� , oP ;p, WAG TOP op ersoCcro §7,07, !AO 9.COE 100 GRAPHIC SCALE SO 195.,, A ; 38917'26"E 0,at6 t South line of yyst 'Lot 1, Bloch 1. °r ,p„ SHENANDOAH 0 - L .' FF 7 ,`'11'x./ � ,'` ` ` r,µ ( IN FEET ) 1 inch = 40 IL Bass aP m& 0 EXST ZONE R_1 PARK PRESERVE DRAW BY.• NA JOB N0: 04350PP 'DATE: 09 -11 -06 CHECK er..MR i DWG N0 PRE -PLAT2 'SCANNED ❑ 1 10 -10-06 REVISIONS PER CITY COMMENTS NM 2 11 -14-06 REVISE FRONT SE7eACK5 NM 3 N0. DATE DESCRIPTION BY R -7 VICINITY MAP, PARTS OF SEC. 29, TWP. 36 RNG. 22 se, ANp O T S�OA�LE OTA TYPICAL DRAINAGE E UTLfTY EASEMENTS, 15 t 1 J 0 5 L 0 Being 5 feet in width, unless otherwise indicated, and adjoining side lot lines. and 10 feet in width and adjoining street lines as shown on the plat. Drainage and Utility easement to be dedicated over all wetland area. BENCI- IMARK, NH on Sioux Lane at the front of Lots 28 and 29, Block 1, Spirit Hills Development. Elevation = 898.80 (N.G.V.D. 1929) - Z.Uu CERTFICATION, I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that 1 am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. HN A. RE G Date: 04104 04 License No. 25.344 FRONS ESTATE PRELIMINARY GRADING, DRAINAGE, EROSION CONTROL & (/TI LI TY PLAN City of-Lino Lakes, Minnesota H ADDITIONAL NOTES WPONDINGANFILTRATION BASIN: 1) FINAL GRADE 1NFIL7RARON AREAS FOLLOINND STABILIZATION OF UPSTREAM AREAS. 2) USE MNDOT SEED MIS 288 AND/OR 308 -11F FOR INFILTRATION AREAS. .3) INSTALL SILT OR CONSTRUCTION FENCE AROUND PROPOSED INFILTRATION AREAS AFTER ROUGH GRADE - 4) NO MINING OF SANDY SOILS IN INFILTRATION AREAS 5) USA A SAND/TOPSOIL MIXTURE FOR TOP DRESSING INSTEAD OF TOPSOIL M INFILTRATION AREAS �--1 COMFY' 112 16- DIP WM W/ I COMM ) 1 EX I8' DIP 07 r /i EX MN 9 -4 RE 896.00 & 878. -01110 EXIAMTAtir SEWER SERVICE (TYP) IEE 1176.33 CAPPED OUTSIDE DROP 8') 28' -12' PVC / 387/K 30• Reducer I I reposed 80It_F. of 38• DAP at 0.28% I I 1 II II 1 i I 1 I I ti INFILTRATION AREA ,120 sy_n• 11 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ° L Prpoed 38• ron Invet- 88 15 ,/ , 1 1 1 I I '1717 e 1 , .__Edge of IO' II Wetland \ I J \ 1 1 \\ _°~' °w� ` \ D, �v°eARF` O O O log O z 20 2 x W 7' I 1� 7 1 osE 7 1 \ I i /.0\ 11 (ri A AR ARE l 10,828 SQ. 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MfumMmue NOW*. or puffer 1.1,3 unless O0erml 0 081M•.) .4- " Existing Spot Elevation slmeesr,° PLOWE e11111.10 ORM 04 NM IN 1010L1®,401•011 1•005 (0111501001 Me Mn 10447? PNEPNI D Iolh TOURVILLE 6948 IAXE DRIVE L/ne lakes, MN 85014 Nnnrr 080 Fw -Mrs ram 2/57/26 1�r 001 • • • STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE: TOPIC: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM V B Jeff Smyser December 13, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Hodgson Road /CR J Master Plan We have been working the past year on a study of the land and infrastructure around the intersection of Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) and County Road J (Ash Street). The goal is a planning document that will be adopted by the City Council as the guide for development of the area by incorporating it into the City's Comprehensive Plan. This requires an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Under state statute, the Planning & Zoning Board must hold a public hearing and make a recommendation before the City Council can act on an amendment to the comprehensive plan. We have known for some time that the infrastructure in the Hodgson/Co Rd J area was insufficient to support the expected development. Even now, the intersection functions poorly during peak periods from a traffic standpoint. We began the study in late 2004. We held an open house in March 2005 and discussed an initial concept plan. We received good information and comments from the land owners and residents in the area. A set of working concepts followed in June 2005. Detailed research into the potential utility alignments followed, along with a series of meetings with the Anoka County Highway Dept. about signalizing the intersection, other road improvements, and access points. We held another open house on November 15. The two attached summarize the comments and discussion that occurred. Staff will present the revised document including background, issues, and the proposed Master Plan that addresses the current and future infrastructure needs. The December 8 draft of the document has been revised somewhat. The most significant change is that we are recommending that the future land use designation be Mixed Use on the east side of Hodgson Road like it is on the west side. We've also added some objectives regarding lighting and clarified some passages to avoid confusion. The amendment of the Comprehensive Plan would include the Planning and Development Objectives and the figures at the end of the document. These would be inserted into the Comprehensive Plan in the Planning District 4 section. • • • OPTIONS 1. Recommend approval of comprehensive plan amendment to incorporate the Hodgson/CR J Master Plan into the comprehensive plan. 2. Continue public hearing to January meeting and return Master Plan to staff with direction. RECOMMENDATION Option 1 • LANDFORM MINNEAPOLIS PHOENIX MEMORANDUM 800C BUTLER SQUARE 100 NORTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 OFFICE: 612.252.9070 FAX: 612.252.9077 DATE November 28, 2006; TO Jeff Smyser, City of Lino Lakes FROM Carolyn L. KraII. AIA COPY RE Summary of Public Comments (actual comment sheets available upon request) Nov 15, 2006 Community Open House, Hodgson Rd & Co. Rd J Master Plan The Open House on November 15, 2006 had 42 attendees who signed in (counted over 60 attending) of which 80% were Lino Lakes residents, and 20% were from Shoreview. Seventeen (17) comment sheets were submitted , representing 40% of attendees. Submitted comments are summarized and tabulated ( +for or - against) as follows: 1. Support redevelopment of west corner (not Club 49) +8 2. Signal and improvements to the Hodgson -Co. Rd J intersection +4 3. Future realignment of Ware Rd +3 -1 4. Concerned about limiting impact of ROW changes on existing properties 4 5. Preserve more open space, trails, natural areas +3 6. Support master planning, overall plan "look" and planned improvements +3 7. Support redevelopment of east corner (Sadders Auto) +3 8. Encourage more development, improved gateway, better commercial +3 9. Integrate development with Shoreview, holistic neighborhood plan +3 10. Support existing businesses, they should redevelop if /when they want to 3 11. Don't make roads too wide ((4 lanes, like Lexington and Lake) 2 12. Fewer road connections, keep cars on county roads 1 13. Additional traffic Tight at new intersection north of Co. Rd. J and Hodgson Rd. 1 14. Align new street at Kent Rd. 1 15. Concerned about infrastructure cost on property owners 2 16. Suggest separate meetings with developing property owners 2 17. Would like to discuss property specific issues w /City staff 2 * Landform Engineering Company doing business as Landform Page 1 • • kt& LANDFORM MINNEAPOLIS•PHOENIX MEMORANDUM 800C BUTLER SQUARE 100 NORTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 OFFICE: 612.252.9070 FAX: 612.252.9077 DATE TO FROM RE December 6, 2006; Jeff Smyser, City of Lino Lakes Carolyn L. KraII. AIA Notes from Nov 15, 2006 Community Open House, Hodgson Rd & Co. Rd J Master Plan The Open House on November 15, 2006 had over 60 attendees by visual count (42 signed in); there were 6 display boards exhibited including: 1. aerial photo of study area with photos of the existing commercial properties 2. final draft of proposed master plan 3. alternate master plan, incorporating a "big box" (grocery or similar use) 4. rendered sketch of the CR J and Hodgson NW corner 5. rendered sketch of the CR J and Hodgson NE corner 6. rendered sketch of the new proposed intersection on Hodgson Rd. Jeff Smyser, City Planner, gave an introduction to the project, noting that the study has been underway for just over 2 years, and that there was a previous public Open House in March 2005. He noted that it has taken a long time to develop a workable strategy for providing the infrastructure (sewer, water, roads) needed to further develop this area. He described the proposed improvements to the CR J and Hodgson Rd intersection and the compromise reached with the County on the location of a new intersection north of the intersection on Hodgson Rd. Jeff also introduced Carolyn Kral!, AIA , the consulting planner and urban designer, who briefly described the master plan. The discussion was opened up to questions and then the public was invited to look at the exhibits, talk to the planning team and submit comment sheets. There were several initial questions: 1 How was the public notified? Some attendees were not aware of the study going on. Jeff responded that there was a notice in the local papers (and an article), it was posted on the City web site, and a written notice was mailed to all property owners within 600 ft of the study area. 2. How much infrastructure work is there and can it be phased? Jeff responded that whatever is put in (sewer for instance) needs to accommodate the master plan, so the work doesn't need to be redone in a few years; it is anticipate that the new development's pay for the bulk of the infrastructure needed to serve their developments. Then several property owners expressed a desire to talk to each other directly, rather than directing comments or questions to the planning team. Wendy Fritz expressed her frustration with how long the planning process has taken. She is eager to develop her family's property (17 acres, NW portion of study area) and invited attendees to tell her their ideas or concerns directly, so they can be considered and the planning moved forward. ` Landform Engineering Company doing business as Landform Page 1 December 7, 2006 The discussion, comments and questions which followed included: 3. One resident commended City efforts to master plan, noted that the City is investing resources to allow changes to be made and therefore urged careful consideration before approving a plan. 4. Appreciation was expressed for the range of life cycle housing types included in the plan; would like to see some of them be affordable housing. 5. Several residents expressed concern about the impact of traffic on this neighborhood; while the County roads need to be improved, if they are too wide they will divide the neighborhood; trails and pedestrian improvements should be included to help maintain connectivity; 6. One resident asked about development standards; likes that the plan includes guidelines for design; lighting should be addressed so commercial development doesn't impact adjacent neighborhoods. 7. Questions were asked about the MUSA line — will it be expanded to include the entire study area? Again concerned expressed about the impact of new utilities on existing property owners (cost or assessments, disruption). 8. A Shoreview resident raised objections to the potential realignment of Ware Rd; instead they are proposing a cul -de -sac to terminate Ware Rd. and reduce traffic into the southern neighborhood. 9. One resident expressed appreciation for a capitalist society where property rights are respected, and so each property owner can decide whether to develop, or keep things as they are; but another expressed concern that the plan would limit his future land use. Staff noted that the comprehensive plan and existing zoning already limits land uses and future development. 10. One resident said a master plan was needed to obtain higher quality development, which this corner needs; another agreed that the intersection should be improved and the corner redeveloped, but disagreed with additional development in the study area. 11. There was a question raised about a moratorium; staff clarified that there is no moratorium on development in this area, but that development hasn't proceeded because of the lack of adequate utilities. 12. There was also a question raised about a "vacation notice ". Staff clarified this issue, which had to do with inspections and a question about whether an expanding auto storage area was extending over the property line (it isn't). 13. Property owners wanted to know when existing driveway accesses would be removed, and how and when the "backage road" (on the east side of Hodgson behind the commercial area) would be built. Staff replied that would be phased with development. 14. The Ware Rd corner property owner (and potential developer) would like to see that road moved into the commercial area, rather than acting as a divider between the commercial and residential areas. 15. Several residents expressed concern about the renovation of the 49 Club (construction trucks have been out front in recent days) and would support for eliminating that building and redeveloping the corner as the master plan shows. The meeting was concluded with encouragement to look at the boards and speak with the team, to submit written comments (see summary memo), and a reminder that the plan is scheduled to be at the next P & Z meeting fora public hearing on December 13, 2006. (end of memo) 2 • • • Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651)982 -2400 Public Hearing Draft December 8, 2006 • Table of Contents BACKGROUND 3 Master Plan Study Objectives 4 Study Area 5 Roads 6 Existing Land Uses 6 Comprehensive Plan Proposed Land Use Map and Zoning 7 Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan 11 Environmental Issues: Wetlands, Water Table 13 • DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 15 Land Use 15 Roads, Access 16 Utilities: Water and Sanitary Sewer 19 CONCEPT PLANS 25 MASTER PLAN 30 Planning and Development Objectives 31 Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 1 • • BACKGROUND In August of 2004, the City of Lino Lakes began a master planning process for the area surrounding the intersection of Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) and County Road J (Ash Street). The intersection of Hodgson Road and CR J is an important gateway into Lino Lakes, but the current appearance of this location needs improvement. While this has been known for some time, landowner interest in redeveloping the restaurant site on the northwest corner catalyzed the master planning project and focused attention on the area. map by Landform The intersection area is dominated by parking lots and automobiles. The restaurant/bar on the northwest corner is boarded up, and some other properties are vacant. In order to address these deficiencies, redevelopment of some parcels is as important as developing unused or underused properties. However, a number of shortcomings must be corrected in order to support development. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 2 • • The 49 /CR J intersection functions poorly at peak periods. Transportation studies show that traffic will continue to increase. Very little traffic at this intersection is generated by business in the area so even if new development does not occur on land at the intersection, the number of vehicles going through the intersection will increase. Planning for redeveloping the area must consider the fact that Hodgson and CR J are arterial roads serving a much greater geographical area. Northwest corner of Hodgson /CR J intersection, viewed from the north Northwest corner of Hodgson /CR J intersection Northeast corner of Hodgson /CR J intersection photos by Landform Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 3 • • • The 49/J study area lacks sufficient internal roadways, and access to existing arterial and collector roads is unplanned overall, with individual driveways serving individual properties. Any business expansion will require extensive site planning including safe access to Hodgson and CR J. An overall road and access plan is needed to accommodate traffic movement on and access to these arterial roads. There is no public water or sanitary sewer service currently existing in most of the study area. Utilities exist to the north, west, east, and in Shoreview to the south of the 49/J study area. However, the City has not completed a detailed analysis of how to serve this area with utilities. Existing homes and businesses have onsite wells and individual wastewater treatment systems, which are not sufficient to support contemporary development. Redevelopment or expansion of the existing businesses will require municipal utilities. Infrastructure planning must include the City of Shoreview to the south of CR J. Because CR J forms the county boundary, and because both CR J and Hodgson are county roads, both Anoka and Ramsey Counties are important planning partners as well. In addition to these infrastructure issues, development planning for the area should include gateway elements. The visual appearance of this entrance to Lino Lakes should be considered in the overall planning. At the outset of the project, the list of objectives included design of the gateway elements for this entrance to the community. The gateway idea has expanded to become a project of its own, to address other gateways and possibly the design of a consistent gateway theme. It is very important to note that there are several viable commercial businesses within the study area. One of the challenges of the study is to plan both for current and future use of land in the area. To be clear, this planning study does not advocate or analyze the relocation of existing businesses. However, planning must acknowledge that redevelopment of existing business sites is a strong possibility. Either way, there are a number of issues to be resolved for the existing businesses as well as for future development or redevelopment. Master Plan Study Objectives • Identify appropriate land uses (present & future) in study area • Plan for road improvements to provide good access and circulation • Identify routing & phasing solutions for utilities to facilitate future development • Plan for redevelopment while recognizing existing businesses These study objectives are closely interrelated. Though they are listed separately, no single objective can be accomplished without the others. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 4 • • • Study Area The study area includes approximately 60 acres of land in the southwest part of Lino Lakes. Starting at CR J (Ash St.) on the south, the study area runs 1/4 mile north along Hodgson Rd. (CSAH 49). On the west side of Hodgson, the study area includes a triangular area of about 20 acres. On the east side of Hodgson, the study area includes 40 acres extending to Ware Road. The study originally included only 20 acres east of Hodgson, but considering the access and utility needs for the area, the effort was extended to include land all the way to Ware Road. •••••••� •••••••.•••- Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 5 • Roads Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) is an arterial road that runs from Lino Lakes south into central St. Paul. County Road J, (CSAH 1, CSAH 32 or Ash Street), is an arterial running across much of Anoka County, from State Trunk Highway 65 on the west to I -35E on the east. Co. Rd. J forms the boundary between Lino Lakes and Shoreview. It also is the boundary of Anoka County and Ramsey County, which share responsibilities for CR J. Existing Land Uses The study area includes a variety of residential and commercial uses. A garden center, used auto lot, and auto repair business line the east side of Hodgson Rd. The auto sales business owner has acquired a five -acre lot immediately east of the existing sales lot. On the periphery of the study area, several single family homes exist on large, rural lots without water or sanitary sewer services. About 600 feet to the north is the new neighborhood of Ravens Hollow. A closed bar /restaurant sits on the northwest corner of Hodgson Road and CRJ. To the north of that is an insurance office. Next is a liquor store with an apartment on the second floor. Further north is a 17 -acre parcel running for 1000 feet up the west side of Hodgson. This parcel includes a house and some out buildings. Several existing neighborhoods border the study area: Woodridge Estates and Blomquist Addition to the west, Rohavic Oaks to the north, and homes south of CR J in Shoreview. Discussions with property owners at a March 2005 open house and throughout 2005 were a vital part of the study. Some want to develop their site, some want to continue the existing use for now, but have plans for future development. Others have no plan to change their use of their site. The figure below shows the existing uses. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 6 • Existing Land Uses, General Overview Rohavic Oaks single home garden center sales Woodridge Estates '' • liquor state insurance office, closed restaurant/bar...--4. auto s Ies ; RCS) single homes Comprehensive Plan Proposed Land Use Map and Zoning Comprehensive Plan Proposed Land Use Map The 2002 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan guides the study area for Mixed Use, Medium Density Residential, and Commercial. The following passages from the Comprehensive Plan describe the intent of these land use categories. The Mixed Use designation is intended to accommodate development that includes a variety of land uses. This could be a development that integrates uses in the same building, such as residential units above commercial space. It also might include different uses in separate locations as elements of a larger development, as part of a master plan. page 97, as amended by Resolution 05 -153 Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 7 • • The medium and high density residential land uses have been proposed in close proximity to the City's commercial locations as a means of providing convenient access to commercial goods and services, nearby market support for the commercial businesses, and reduced traffic impacts between these land uses. The Comprehensive Plan stresses the integration of commercial and medium density residential land uses. page 86 The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to identify commercial locations within the City that will provide attractive shopping environments and convenient access to retail goods and services for community residents. page 88 The study area is entirely within the Stage 1 (pre -2010) growth area. The "Staged Growth Area Rules" in Comprehensive Plan include: 1. Development through year 2010 shall be confined to the 2010 staged growth area. The City will annually evaluate community growth prior to expanding into the 2020 staged growth area. 2. Excess acreage exists within the 2010 and 2020 growth areas. Properties within a staged growth area without designated MUSA have no vested right to MUSA. These lands may pursue a MUSA allocation with a City approved development application. page 72 The Metropolitan Urban Service Area, or MUSA, is the area within which the City can extend sanitary sewer service. The western 2/3 of the study area is within the existing MUSA. The eastern 20 acres, on the west side of Ware Road is outside the existing MUSA. Zoning The zoning of the study area includes General Business and Rural. The General Business includes a wide variety of businesses including retail, service, and semi - industrial uses. They may contain businesses which tend to serve other business and industry as well as those catering to shoppers' needs. The Rural zone includes typical agricultural uses, but also in intended to guide development along an orderly design. That is, the Rural zone often serves as a "holding" zone until urbanization occurs. South of CR J, in the City of Shoreview, land is guided and zoned for single family residential use except for the commercial land at the corners of Hodgson and CR J. The following figures show future land use and zoning from the comprehensive plans and zoning maps of both Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 8 • • • Proposed Land Use Plan, 2002 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan (Detail) I 0i • ( Lino Lakes Rol . J T Shoreview ■ 11111111 : - - 11111111 16... �i1111 EE EE1 EE ►'"iIIIIIIIIIt11. City of Shoreview Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Detail) (Lino Lakes and Shoreview maps are shown at approximate scale.) Legend Lino Lakes Low Density, Unsewered Residential Low Density, Sewered Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial Mixed Use Shoreview RL - Residential C - Commercial O - Office P - Park Draft• December 8. 2006 Hodgson /CR J Master Plan page 9 11111111 111111111 IT • • Lino Lakes Zoning Map (Detail) oome moo mow row von — , 11111111111111 City of Shoreview Zoning Map (Detail) (Lino Lakes and Shoreview maps are shown at approximate scale.) Legend Lino Lakes Shoreview Lino Lakes Shoreview Rural R -1 Residential Planned Unit Development / Planned Unit Development R -1X Single Family Executive Office General Business C -1 Retail Draft. December n, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 10 • Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan • • The Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan shows a potential trail crossing the northern part of the study area and continuing to the west. There is an existing trail easement between two lots which was dedicated with the plat of the Woodridge Estates neighborhood. Though the easement is only ten feet wide, a trail was paved in this easement. The Trail System Plan envisions this trail as a connection to land to the west of Woodridge Estates. Whether or not such a western extension is feasible, the existing trail does allow a connection to Woodridge Lane, which then provides access to Woods of Baldwin Lake Park to the north. An east /west, pedestrian and bicycle route through the study area would provide a connection to a trail along Ware Road. The parks plan also shows Natural Resource Protection Areas in the northeast area. These are wetland areas that will be protected by existing wetland law or may be important plant communities. The Natural Resource Conservation Areas in the northeast and northwest portions of the study area are uplands with features that have high ecological value. These areas should be examined for the potential for protection. A Natural Resource Enhancement Corridor is shown to indicate that an area could be considered for a trail to connect the two other areas. Draft- December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 11 • Park, Greenway & Trail System Plan (Detail) Greenway System Park System Natural Resource Protected Area MIS Existing City Parks Natural Resource Future Neighborhood Park (Center of Service Area) Conservation Area Existing Schools Open Water (Part of Natural NM Existing County Parks Resource Protected Area) Natural Resource Corridor Enhancement Area Trail System Existing City Linking Trail /V Proposed City Linking Trail AN Existing City Destination 4' Proposed City Destination N Existing Regional Park Trail /4.° Proposed Regional Park Trail as Proposed Designated Bike Route Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 12 • • Environmental Issues: Wetlands, Water Table Wetlands exist in the area between Hodgson and Ware Roads, and the water table in the overall study area is shallow. The shallow water table constrains some development options that would require below -grade construction. Wetlands create some challenges for routing roads and utilities. However, the wetlands also can be viewed as the basis of an open space amenity area that can be incorporated into site designs. Proper buffering of the wetlands can protect water quality and enhance the quality of these open spaces. This approach fits with the City's conservation development philosophy, whereby new development would create significant public values beyond those achievable under conventional development. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 13 • • • ihm .. LANDFORM 1.!901 1 111EIw1 *Mond 4ntfx.. r mow. asn:....,.....,w ©I out ..L_. _ 22U 44U Lino Lakes County Road J Masterplanning Study Wetland Inventory November 11, 2004 LN04004 Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 14 • DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Land Use The existing land uses are illustrated in the previous figures. Any development of the study area must recognize the existing abutting neighborhoods of Woodridge Estates, Blomquist Addition, Rohavic Oaks, Ware Road and Hodgson Road residents in Lino Lakes, as well as the existing residential development south of CR J in Shoreview. These will continue as stable residential neighborhoods. Design of new development must take into account potential impacts on the neighbors. Also noted previously, some property owners want to develop their site, some want to continue the existing use for now, but have plans for future development. Others have no plan to change their use of their site. For example, a garden center and an auto sales business exist on Hodgson Road. Both these businesses are consistent with the Proposed Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan: the sites are guided for commercial use. The garden center owner wants to continue running the business on the site. Immediately to the south, the auto sales lot owner also plans to continue doing business. However, either one of these two sites could be redeveloped. The garden center has several buildings, but the site could be redeveloped either for expansion of the garden sales business or for a completely different use. The auto sales property is mostly undeveloped and could be used for a variety of things. Land at the northwest corner of CR J and Ware Road is owned by a developer hoping to create a small townhome development on the site. This is consistent with the Proposed Land Use Map, which guides the site for medium density residential use. On the west side of Hodgson Road, there are several properties under different ownership. The existing buildings are on small parcels near the street intersection. A larger parcel of 17 acres lies to the north of the retail area and is largely vacant with only a house and some small outbuildings. A developer is working to develop the 17 acres. It would be desirable to include the smaller parcels in a redevelopment project. No specific plans have been offered on the other properties in the study area. The important point is that road, utility, and development plans for the area should provide both for future development and for continuing the existing businesses on the site at least for the short term until redevelopment options arise. Accommodating both possibilities poses challenges. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 15 Roads, Access Creating new local access and circulation is vital to development in the study area. Creating new road alignments must address three issues: access and circulation, development parcel size, and road right of way width. Addressing these will require cooperation between different agencies and jurisdictions. Access and Circulation Access management is an important aspect of planning new road alignments. A number of studies have demonstrated a relationship between the number of full access points on major roadways and the number of crashes. The City's Comprehensive Plan addresses this issue with the recommendation to Maintain Hodgson Road and County Road J as "A" minor arterial streets. With this functional classification, the right -of -way width and roadway design should promote traffic movement and limit direct site access. page 137 Managing access to the arterial roads in the study area supports several sound planning goals, including: maintaining an acceptable level of mobility on the roads; reducing the potential for safety problems; and promoting appropriate property access. The intersection of Hodgson and CR J functions poorly now at peak periods. Traffic will continue to increase, further degrading traffic conditions at the intersection. Most of this traffic is generated outside of the study area, but significant development in the study area will generate additional traffic. Development within the area will require good, safe access and circulation. Planning for the study area must acknowledge that the intersection must be improved. This requires improvements to Hodgson Rd. and CR J, but also requires designing clearly defined access points and internal circulation within the study area. Because of the delay at the Hodgson/CR J intersection, drivers are diverting through residential neighborhoods in Shoreview to avoid delays at the intersection. This is a clear example of how traffic growth over time creates the need for road improvements; in this case, the intersection and approaches to it. Insufficient transportation infrastructure results in ripple effects on surrounding areas such as the cut - through traffic on residential streets. On the Lino Lakes side, Hodgson Road, CR J, and Ware Road are the only roads in the study area. No existing local streets provide access to and circulation within the interior of the study area. Defining the access points onto the arterials and collector also includes recognizing that the number of accesses will be limited. The intent is that access to land will be via new, internal circulation roads rather than with individual driveways onto Hodgson and CR J. The new roads will access Hodgson and CR J at specific locations. Limiting the number of accesses to the main roads supports continuing mobility on the main roads. It also minimizes potential safety problems. This will be better than if individual driveways access the arterials at numerous places. Individual driveways interfere with mobility and pose Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 16 • safety hazards. Therefore, eliminating existing driveways that now access the arterial roads goes along with creating the new access points. Speed limits are important considerations for planning improvements and access points. Both Hodgson Road and CR J are classified as minor arterials. The speed limit is 50 mph on Hodgson north of CR J, but 45 mph to the south in Ramsey County. On CR J, the speed limit is 35 mph at the Hodgson intersection. The speed limit increases to 50 mph approximately 2,000 feet to the west and about 2,600 feet to the east of Hodgson Rd. The speed limit on Ware Rd. in the area is 45 mph. Extensive discussions with the Anoka County Highway Department have resulted in some specific design parameters. These discussion included the recognition of conflicting interests. Property owners want direct and extensive access to their properties. However, numerous accesses impede traffic flow on collector and arterial roads and create safety hazards. It is also important to avoid disadvantaging one property by treating a neighboring property more favorably. County and City staff worked toward the goal of reaching a balance among these interests and creating a system of access points, circulation routes, and needed road improvements that will provide good access to all properties while ensuring public safety and keeping traffic flowing on arterial roads. Access Locations Hodgson Road: When development occurs, there should be one access to Hodgson, approximately 990 feet north of CR J. This point would have an access from both east and west, creating a full access intersection (not blocked with a median). Turn lanes would be necessary on Hodgson Road. Anoka County has not eliminated the possibility that a median could block the intersection if future safety concerns arise. Co. Rd. J: There also should be one access to CR J between Hodgson and Ware. Anoka County has agreed to one access between Hodgson and Ware, which would be constructed as right in/right out, with individual driveways being eliminated as development occurs. Because there will be one access, it must be a public road, not a private road or driveway. It should be located as close as possible to being centered between Hodgson and Ware Roads. Aligning it with Kent Street on the south is an option. This would eliminate the offset between the two. However, Anoka County will require that this new road access be a right in/right out access. This would prevent almost every conflicting movement normally seen with an offset, so the offset would not be a concern. There should be one access to CR J between Hodgson Road and Woodridge Lane. This would be as far west as possible to create the greatest possible separation from the Hodgson/CR J intersection. Anoka County has stated that this access must be constructed as right in/right out. Draft- December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 17 • • Thus, 15 existing driveway access points on Hodgson and CR J would be reduced to four access points. This reduction from 15 individual, random driveways to four properly designed access points would be a significant public safety improvement. The access points are shown on the final Master Plan. Signalization The Hodgson/CR J intersection should be signalized. The City recognizes the need to plan for the right of way to accommodate signalization. The City also recognizes the need for inter jurisdictional cooperation because CR J forms the border between Anoka and Ramsey Counties and between the Cities of Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Discussions between staff from these jurisdictions have resulted in agreement that the signalization is needed and the recognition that it is a shared responsibility to accomplish this goal. Parcel Size In addition to access needs, the design of new internal roads should allow for the creation of parcels of property that are large enough to develop. The parcels must accommodate buildings, parking, access drives, and site amenities such as landscaping or other features. The street system must take into account existing uses as well as the potential for future development. Right of Way Road rights of way must be large enough to accommodate vehicle movement, pedestrian sidewalks or trails, utility easements, and landscaping. While it is possible to have utilities in separate easements, this uses additional land. It is most efficient to include utilities in the road rights of way. Additional right of way will be needed for Hodgson and CR J, especially at their intersection. The intersection of these arterials will need additional right of way for signalization and turn lanes. The specific dimensions will require further joint planning among Anoka County, Ramsey County, the City of Shoreview, and Lino Lakes. The offset of Ware Road and Mackubin Street should be addressed by acquiring right of way to allow Ware Road to be realigned to the west and form a four -way intersection. The purpose is to eliminate the danger posed by left turns at an offset intersection. Signalizing the Hodgson/CR J intersection will facilitate north/south traffic and eliminate the incentive to cut through the Shoreview neighborhood to avoid delay at the Hodgson/CR J intersection. The City recognizes that providing access to land within the study area probably will take different forms. In the area between Hodgson and Ware Roads, the best approach is a new Draft December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 18 • • public roadway. One end would access CR J, the other end would access Hodgson. The access locations are shown on the Master Plan. To the west of Hodgson, the triangular configuration is not conducive to creating a complete road in a right of way. The study area only has about 300 feet fronting CR J, which does not allow for a public right of way without severely limiting development potential on the property there. The preferred solution there is for the parking drive design to create what would be, in effect, a backage road running up from CR J through property to the north and then out to Hodgson at the location described above. This would require access easements between properties, which would be required as conditions of development approvals. It is possible that such an approach would be appropriate in the eastern part of the study area, between Hodgson and Ware Roads. However, the access drive method requires a larger development plan rather than individual development on numerous small parcels. It also may be possible to create a new public road on the west portion of the study area, but this option is unlikely, as noted above. The width and specific alignments of the internal roads and/or access drives will be examined with potential development designs. However, the points at which they access CR J and Hodgson Road are to be consistent with the descriptions above and as shown on the final Master Plan. Utilities: Water and Sanitary Sewer If the area is to develop, it must have municipal water and sanitary sewer service. Providing these utilities to the study area poses numerous challenges. The water and sanitary sewer figures show the locations of existing municipal utilities. Several potential locations for utility service connections have been considered: • Shoreview • Woodridge Lane • White Pine Road, approximately 1/4 mile to the north of the study area • Ravens Court, approximately 1/8 mile north of the study area • Ware Road There are several common issues for water and sanitary sewer service in this area. For an area that lacks both utilities, it is financially cost effective to plan both in the same alignment. This avoids the need to acquire easements for separate alignments, and both can be constructed at the same time. However, there are some issues that apply to one but not to the other. In particular, the need to loop the water system. Issues for utility service are described below. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 19 Water Main All the properties in the area with existing uses have individual wells for water. Homes on Woodridge Lane have municipal water, but there is no service between the Woodridge Estates neighborhood and Ware Rd. The City of Lino Lakes has recognized the need to loop its trunk lines. Water trunk looping is needed in order to provide adequate water service, particularly fire protection. Looping the system allows for better flow and water pressure. Looping also provides alternative service if water is interrupted from one direction. Neither the trunk in Woodridge Lane nor the trunk in Ware Rd. are looped to other trunks. Both trunks end near the Hodgson/CR J area. The City needs to loop the water even if no new development occurs. New development provides new easements because it needs utility service. If no new development occurs, the City faces the need to acquire new easements solely at City cost. Sanitary Sewer The majority of properties in the study area have onsite septic systems for wastewater treatment. Only a few properties in the area have municipal sewer service . These are all west of Hodgson. They include homes on the north side of CR J, the closed bar /restaurant site, the existing insurance building, and the existing liquor store. There are capacity issues with some of the connection alternatives. The city's draft comprehensive sanitary sewer plan assumed that land west of Hodgson would be served by the system west of Hodgson (which includes the Woodridge Lane and White Pine Road options), and land east of Hodgson would be served by the system east of Hodgson (which includes the Ware Road and Ravens Court options). Connection Location Options • Shoreview Water: The Cities of Lino Lakes and Shoreview have a water interconnect at Woodridge Lane. In the past, this interconnect provided ongoing, supplementary water availability. However, Shoreview has closed this connection. It is available for emergency water service, but not available on an ongoing basis. This has increased the importance of looping the Lino Lakes system. Sewer: There are a few parcels with sewer service served by a special service pipe that connects to the City of Shoreview sewer system. Shoreview has stated that it will not plan to accommodate additional Lino Lakes development through this service line. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 20 • Therefore, service for the rest of the study area must be provided by the Lino Lakes system. ■ Woodridge Lane Water: The City needs to create a loop connection to the Woodridge Lane water trunk, west of the study area. Because of this need, connecting to the Woodridge Lane water trunk is a priority. The challenge lies in the lack of any specified corridor for a utility easement between the existing homes. The water loop could run along CR J, then turn north through new development in the study area. The CR J right of way is 100 feet wide in this location (50 feet on each side of the centerline). There are numerous private utility services in this right of way such as natural gas, electricity, cable tv, and fiber optics. Running a new water pipe would require moving these utilities or acquiring a new easement. Moving the private utilities would be expensive. The remaining option is to acquire a new easement outside of the existing road right of way that would not affect the private utilities. Sewer: As noted in the description of water service, there is no corridor between existing homes for a utility easement to connect to the Woodridge Lane utilities. Connecting to this sewer line would require a new easement. Early preliminary analyses did not include the Woodridge Lane option because of the lack of access through the existing residential lots. However, if such a connection is possible through a new easement, this would be the most desirable option because the system east of Hodgson has capacity constraints that may affect development potential. It is likely that a lift station will be needed to connect to this line because of its shallow depth. • White Pine Road Water: There is service available in White Pine Road, about 1/4 mile north of the study area. Connecting to this would require either an easement through the Rohavic Oaks residential properties or running along Hodgson to Rohavic Lane, and running the pipe in Rohavic Lane and Laurene Ave. There is an existing Metropolitan Council utility easement between the home lots that has the potential for being used for city utilities. This route could provide a loop from Woodridge. The Ware Road trunk could be connected to this new trunk when development fills in the gap. The major obstacle for this option is the Rohavic Oaks neighborhood. The comprehensive plan guides the Rohavic Oaks neighborhood as Unsewered Low Density Residential and the City has received only one inquiry from this neighborhood about utility service. Without property owner participation, there would be insufficient funding for utilities and road reconstruction. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 21 • Sewer: As with water, there is a sanitary sewer line in White Pine Road, about 1/4 mile north of the study area. Connecting to this would require running the pipe in Laurene Avenue and Rohavic Lane. It also would require either an easement through the Rohavic Oaks residential properties or running along Hodgson to Rohavic Lane. In addition, the comprehensive plan guides this neighborhood as Low Density Unsewered Residential (no utilities to be provided) and the City has received only one inquiry from this neighborhood about providing utilities. Without property owner participation, there would be insufficient funding for utilities and road reconstruction. • Ravens Court Water: Connection to the Ravens Court water is possible. This could address the need to loop the water system to Woodridge or Ware. Sewer: Connection to the Ravens Court sanitary sewer is possible, depending on depth issues and the potential need for a lift station. However, the Raven's Court pipe flows into the Linda Ave. line, which has capacity constraints because of its size. • Ware Road Water: The Ware Rd. properties are undeveloped, so the opportunity exists to plan utility service alignment as land develops. As property develops along Ware Road, the trunk can be brought from that side. However, it will be necessary to provide the water loop as development is planned. Sewer: The Ware Rd. properties are undeveloped, so the opportunity exists to plan utility service alignment as land develops. As property develops along Ware Road, the trunk can be brought from that side. The Ware Road trunk is relatively shallow. Depending on grade elevations for new development, a lift station may be needed. The Ware Rd. pipe is constrained by the capacity of Lift Station No. 3, which handles all the Ware Rd. flow. Even if the lift station's pumps are upgraded, there is a limit on its capacity. The size of the force main from the lift station also limits the potential capacity of this segment of the system. Both the Ware Rd. and Ravens Court pipes flow to Linda Ave. The Linda Ave. pipe itself has a capacity constraint due to its size, which therefore constrains both the pipes flowing into it. Draft December 8. 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 22 • • • WATER SYSTEM Legend WATER STRUCTURES • GATE VALVE ▪ HYDRANT WATER TOWER • WELL - WATERMAIN OCTOBER 20, 2006 TKDA FIVIIINFFFn • AR11141Wr.TS • PI ANNFRS T„r) Draft December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 23 • • SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM W ,p LINDA AVE 62ND AVE Legend SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FORCEMAIN GRAVITYMAIN - - - MCES FORCEMAIN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Q • • ••••■••••■••■••••••••••••■•• t$,' . ....... ..... . .»,.., _ ... . �.. ._ .., .,..., ..�.........�..vve rig*- -:.� -. x ... ., ,:rxt. OCTOBER 20, 2006 TKDA FNf,INFFRS • ARCHITFCTS • PI ANNFRS Draft December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 24 • • CONCEPT PLANS The study produced several concept plans. The earlier concept plans were intended to provide a basis for discussion as the study progressed. The final concept plan evolved from the earlier plans and additional research. By its very nature, a concept plan is inexact, a collection of ideas. The concept plans were not intended to eliminate existing businesses. Rather, they were intended to generate discussion by showing a general land use design with some specifics, such as road alignments and access points. An initial plan was presented to a neighborhood meeting on March 22, 2005. This plan intended to accomplish the following: • preservation of natural resource areas • allow for phased development and utilities (connect to utilities in Ware Road) • good access and circulation • provide access for new development • provide for stormwater treatment and management • conservation development: create significant public values beyond those achievable under conventional development, including: • preserving natural habitat • creating more open space for natural habitat, neighborhood recreation and trails • design quality, well- landscaped neighborhoods The March concept plan also attempted to address gateway design issues. This included keeping the corner buildings close to the street corners and other elements to create a human scale environment, friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. A major trail along Hodgson is an important part of the City's Parks and Trails Plan. Residential development in the area should have easy walking and biking access to this transportation trail and to new businesses as well. The March concept plan is shown below. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 25 • March 2005 CONCEPT PLAN COUNTY ROAD J REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN Cm, or Loo l.neae Wan' 22, 2005 Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 26 • • • The March concept plan generated very informative discussions and helpful input from landowners and residents. Several business owners didn't see their businesses pictured on the concept plan and worried that the City was trying to drive them out. They stated they intended to remain on their site, even expand their existing businesses. This misunderstanding enforced the need for further communication, which was accomplished via meetings, conversations, and correspondence. These both helped clarify the goals of the study for landowners and informed the study process regarding landowners' plans and needs. This educational process led to a second set of concept plans in June 2005. Knowing that some of the existing businesses planned to remain led to realigning the new roads to follow existing property lines. This provides for new road and utility corridors while minimizing impacts on both the existing garden center and the auto sales lot. Expansion is possible, and the new road and utility corridors provide access to utilities and to Hodgson and CR J. Concepts A and B differ in the specific alignments of the internal roads. The alignments result in different approaches to designing the land at the northwest corner of CR J and Ware Road. The actual layout of that site has yet to be determined. However, both Concepts A and B provide a corridor to Ware Road for utilities, through the development site. It might be preferable to align the new road access to CR J with the existing Kent Street in Shoreview, as in Concept B. However, aligning it with the property boundary is acceptable, even though it creates an offset. The likelihood of a median in CR J makes a full access there somewhat questionable, so the offset would become moot. Though both concepts show a full access, this has yet to be determined. The June concept plans led to further, more detailed planning and discussions with land owners. On the west side of Hodgson, a developer is pursuing a plan to develop the 17 acres to the north of the existing buildings. This would include new retail as well as a senior housing campus. Including the redevelopment of those existing buildings would be preferable, as it would allow for overall master planning of that area west of Hodgson. The land owner at the northwest corner of Ware Road and CR J is pursuing a townhome development. If utilities for the study area connect to Ware Road, this townhome development would include a corridor for the water and sanitary sewer. The June concept plans also formed the basis of discussions with the Anoka County Highway Dept., Ramsey County Public Works., the City of Shoreview City Engineer, and Lino Lakes staff. All agreed that the Hodgson/CR J intersection needs improvement, and a collaborative solution is needed. Subsequently, Anoka County Hwy. prepared a plan for the intersection and road improvements. Lino Lakes prepared a traffic study. Ramsey County contributed data for the study. All jurisdictions will need to examine funding possibilities and cooperative planning. Draft December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 27 • • • June 2005: CONCEPT A LA•DFORM Leyland • •••I,_ —•• 0 100 100 4 Feet Lino Lakes County Road J Masterpianning Study June 13, 2005 LN04004 Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 28 • • June 2005: CONCEPT B AI, Gm- ts =1, 'i • Y mat" ;O i Y n o i e i11110AO' Op LANDFORM Le• - • ...,,. uw.x. 0 100 200 40PQet a 3, Lino Lakes County Road J Masterplanning Study June 13, 2005 LN04004 Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 29 MASTER PLAN The Master Plan is the culmination of the study process. The Master Plan is intended to establish a general land use design with some specifics, such as road alignments, access points, and specified important design elements. It is not intended to drive out existing businesses. The Master Plan does not mandate the exact site layout or specific uses of individual parcels. However, because infrastructure design is the driving force of the study, individual parcel design must take into account the infrastructure needs for the larger study area. In addition, the plan specifies some fundamental design elements in specified locations to provide a common framework for all development in the area. Both the Master Plan drawing and the accompanying Planning and Development Objectives should be considered together to guide decisions on development. While recognizing the importance of the Land Use Map, it's important to acknowledge the realities of land development. Future development may involve assembling several land parcels. Site layouts may need some flexibility to ensure efficient design and safety, especially in creating access locations and internal circulation. In addition, natural features don't follow linear property boundaries. Because of these and other factors, the actual boundaries on the Proposed Land Use Map should be considered somewhat flexible in order to accommodate development or redevelopment proposals within the study area. That is, a development plan that differs from the land use map in minor ways should not be rejected automatically as inconsistent with the map. The Master Plan includes important amendments to the Proposed Land Use Map in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Map is the guide for development in the city and the study area should develop with the land uses as shown on the map. Mixed use development is becoming more and more common, and the Hodgson/CR J area is a good location for it. The west side of Hodgson already is guided Mixed Use. The Master Plan recommends that the east side area currently guided Commercial be amended to Mixed Use. This would allow for, though not mandate, the inclusion of residential units, possibly in multi -story buildings. This would provide customers for the commercial development, and the commercial services would be convenient to the residents. There are a few specific locations that deserve attention from the perspective of the Proposed Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning map. These minor inconsistencies should be addressed with the amendment of the Land Use Map. In the extreme southwest corner of the study area is a parcel forming a narrow strip that runs northwest /southeast. This parcel is guided for residential land use but zoned General Business. The narrow strip is not useable by itself and must be incorporated into the redevelopment of the abutting property. The land use map should be amended to include this piece in the Mixed Use land use category. The General Business zoning is appropriate. On the north edge of the study area, a parcel between Hodgson and Ware Roads is guided Commercial on the Hodgson side but the area east of the wetland is guided for Medium Drat t: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 30 • • Density Residential. As noted above, the western portion should be guided Mixed Use. The specifics of the site — especially a wetland delineation — likely will determine how far commercial development will extend east. Allowing for a flexible edge of the land uses, as recommended above, will allow a design that is sensitive to the natural resources. The zoning should remain General Business. Any future development review will examine rezoning needs. On the Ware Road side of the study area, a parcel is guided both Medium Density Residential and Low Density Sewered Residential. How or even if development will occur there is unknown. For consistency, the entire parcel should be guided Medium Density. The Rural zoning is appropriate. Any future development review will examine rezoning needs. Planning and Development Objectives General • This Master Plan is to be incorporated into the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan with an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. This includes amendments to the Proposed Land Use Map: the area east of Hodgson Road should be designated Mixed Use instead of Commercial. Minor inconsistencies in the Proposed Land Use Map should be corrected as well, and zoning amendments should follow if and when appropriate . • The land use boundaries on the Proposed Land Use Map should be considered somewhat flexible in order to accommodate natural features, land assembly and other physical issues. • Rezoning as part of new development applications will be examined for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and this 49/J Master Plan. • The Master Plan is the guiding plan for development in the area. The Master Plan is intended to show a general land use arrangement with some specific design elements. The individual site layouts and uses are to be determined as part of the development review process, but should be based on the Master Plan, including specific elements noted below. • Tax increment financing and tax abatement on qualifying properties should be considered potential tools for implementing the Master Plan. Transportation and Access • Accesses to Hodgson Road and Co. Rd. J are to be located at the points indicated on the Master Plan. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 31 o There is to be one full access on Hodgson Road, located 990± feet north of the CR J intersection (approx. 330 feet south of the northern edge of the study area). This access is to be centered on the property line east of Hodgson at this location. No other new permanent accesses are to be allowed. As development occurs, the City will work toward eliminating all other accesses along Hodgson. o Temporary accesses onto Hodgson Road may be considered if one property develops prior to the creation of access to CR J. Such temporary accesses must be removed when the CR J access is created. The removal must be included in conditions of approval for the project. o Between Hodgson and Ware Roads, there is to be only one new access onto CR J, located as close as possible to midway between Hodgson and Ware. This access should be centered on the mid -way property line. This new access is to be constructed as right in/right out only. No other new accesses are to be allowed. The City will work toward eliminating all other accesses along CR J. o From the full access on Hodgson, a circulation route is to be created leading east of Hodgson to the access point on CR J, providing access to all properties in the area. This should be a public road. However, an access drive with mutual easements across properties is a possible solution if it provides adequate access and circulation. o West of Hodgson Rd., there is to be one access onto CR J, located as far west as possible from the Hodgson/CR J intersection. This new access is to be constructed as right in/right out only. This will be a driveway into the development site , and there will be access easements on that site to provide access to, from, and through property to the north, leading to the full access on Hodgson. No other new accesses are to be allowed. The City will work toward eliminating all other accesses along CR J. • The access points, right of way, and internal circulation routes noted above are to create a circulation network serving all properties in the study area rather than individual driveways onto arterial and collector roads that serve only individual properties. • For properties on the eastern edge of the study area, access to Ware Road is a possibility if the City judges the design to be safe. This does not preclude the need for public right of way or easements elsewhere. • The Hodgson/CR J intersection is to be signalized prior to or as part of any significant development in the study area. This is to be a cooperative effort of Anoka and Ramsey Counties, the Cities of Lino Lakes and Shoreview, and developers. Specific design requirements are to be determined. • Other road improvement needs such as additional lanes, median, and the like will be designed in cooperation with Anoka and Ramsey Counties, the Cities of Lino Lakes and Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 32 • • Shoreview, and developers, as appropriate. Specific design requirements are to be determined. • The quantity of development of the area will be limited to ensure that traffic generation does not exceed the capacities of Hodgson Road, the intersection with Co Rd J, or the new access. Development shall not create the need for a traffic signal at the new full access on Hodgson Road. o Planning for the area must look forward to full development of the study area so as not to allow one project to "use up capacity" so that other sites cannot develop without creating the need for a signal at the new access. • Right of way will be dedicated with development to ensure adequate right of way for Hodgson and CR J as well as for the internal circulation system, as necessary. • The offset of Ware Road and Mackubin Street should be addressed by realignment of Ware Road to form a four -way intersection. Trails, Open Space • A trail connection, included as an `enhancement corridor' in the Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan, will be established across the study area. This will link to the existing trail connection to Woodridge Lane on the west, cross through the study area, and link to a future trail in Ware Road. The specific alignment of this trail corridor across the Master Plan area will be determined as development occurs. • An, open, focal point green space is to be created where the Woodridge Lane trail connection enters the study area. The specific design of this focal point will be reviewed with any development application for the site. • A trail should be constructed along Hodgson Road in accordance with the City's parks and trails plan. This could be accomplished with sidewalks in the study area. • The wetland complex in the northeast part of the study area, shown as `natural resource protected area' and `natural resource conservation area' in the Parks Plan, should be protected as open space to the degree possible. Detailed information submitted with development proposals will be examined to determine the possibilities for these areas. • Greenspace buffering is an important design element for new development along the border with existing neighborhoods such as Woodridge Estates and Rohavic Oaks. Draft: December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 33 • • Municipal Utilities • All new development must have sanitary sewer and water service. Possible exceptions prior to the availability of utilities include renovation of existing structures if the building code allows it without utilities. However, the preference is for all uses in the study area to have municipal utilities. • Several options exist for utility service, as described in this study document. West of Hodgson, the preference is for connection to the Woodridge Lane sanitary sewer. • Water trunk lines must be looped, and development must provide the looping. Site Design, Urban Form • The intent is to create an urban form for the area. • Development layouts are to include buildings at intersection corners to establish the "cornerstones" of the area's urban form. • As another means of pursuing an urban form, development is to avoid lining Hodgson with large parking lots. This could include the following elements. o Buildings fronting along Hodgson in addition to the cornerstone buildings o Extensive landscaping and screening of parking lots will be required along Hodgson and CR J, including boulevard trees and decorative fencing or walls. Landscaping must be included on the street side of fences or walls along parking lots. • Larger parking areas should be planned with internal landscaping, pedestrian sidewalks or walkways and be divided into smaller areas where possible: o Pedestrian walkways provided in larger parking lots should be landscaped, include path lighting, and provide direct access for pedestrians to an entrance of a commercial building; o Walkways should be raised, paved areas or defined paths distinguished by striping or a change in paving provided that pedestrians are kept safe from vehicular travel on the route to an entrance of a commercial building. • Sidewalks are to be constructed on both sides of Hodgson Road and on the north side of Co. Rd. J to form connections to the trails to the development areas and contribute to the urban form of the area. Draft: December 8. 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 34 • • Pedestrian circulation should be an important design factor within the development areas to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle circulation among businesses and residential sites. Such circulation routes must be safe and aesthetically pleasing. • Design guidelines must be prepared for any new development project in the area. Developers should submit draft guidelines with development applications. Design guidelines for each project must include attention to previous projects in order to coordinate design throughout the study area. After being refined in collaboration with City staff, design requirements shall be incorporated into the approval of the development. • Buildings must be designed with "four -sided architecture ", using the same quality materials on all sides. o All facades shall be articulated with a variety of materials, glazing, awnings, or other details to add visual interest. o Building design elements should include an expression of a building base (of brick or stone), a middle, and a top with cornice elements at the top of the first floor and the top of the building. o Roof lines and cornice details shall be completed in a three- dimensional manner so that the features on the back of the roof or similar unfinished areas are not visible o The front facade may have a unique design or more significant glazing. • Commercial buildings must incorporate trash and service areas within the buildings rather than utilizing outdoor enclosures. This will conserve land and maximize the potential for outdoor seating and pedestrian friendly amenities. • It is not the intent of this plan to specify housing unit styles. However, garage units must not access directly onto the main access drive or the main public streets through the development . • The Hodgson/Co Rd J intersection is a gateway and appropriate elements are to be included in the development of the corners of this intersection. • The area east of Hodgson will have better access than the area west of Hodgson because of the potential for a public road serving the eastern area and the physical constraints in the western area due to its shape. Therefore, the eastern area can support more development, especially larger uses and uses with higher traffic generation. o Because of this better access, a big box project would fit better in the eastern area rather than west of Hodgson. The "Big Box Alternative" plan presents a way to accommodate a large user. Other urban form elements such as parking landscaping, Draft December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 35 "cornerstone" buildings at intersection/access corners, pedestrian circulation, and the like must be incorporated into site design. • The interface between new residential and commercial uses should be flexible. For example, new development in central areas can be multi - family, commercial, or mixed use. This would be consistent with the flexible land use lines noted above. Maintaining safety and quality of life are important considerations. • Lighting is to be appropriately scaled to a pedestrian friendly development. Lighting should be directed downward and screened to reduce light pollution, glare, and impacts on adjacent residential areas. • Security or service lighting should be limited in coverage area and designed to reduce glare. Stormwater Management • Stormwater management design must incorporate filtration and infiltration elements. This could include such features as rain gardens, swales, dry creeks, infiltration chambers, and other ecologically based methods along with more traditional ponds and pipes. • Stormwater management ponds, if used, should be designed to be a site amenity, including appropriate landscape elements. Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 36 • • • Proposed Amended Land Use Plan, Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan (Detail) 1 I a • 1111111111111 111111111' 11 lay ■ ■ L.. lI1111 ► V111111111111I Lino Lakes T Shoreview City of Shoreview Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Detail) (Lino Lakes and Shoreview maps are shown at approximate scale.) Legend Lino Lakes Low Density, Unsewered Residential Low Density, Sewered Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial Mixed Use Shoreview RL - Residential C - Commercial O - Office P - Park Draft. December 8, 2006 Hodgson /CR J Master Plan page 37 • Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J • • • Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J City of Lino Lakes MASTER PLAN WITH BIG BOX ALTERNATIVE • • • Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J City of Lino Lakes HODGSON /CR J NORTHWEST CORNER PERSPECTIVE • • • Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J City of Lino Lakes HODGSON /CR J NORTHEAST CORNER PERSPECTIVE • • • Lid lit MI IMO Master Planning Study Hodgson Road & CR J City of Lino Lakes NORTHERN HODGSON INTERSECTION PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTHWEST • AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Dawn Bugge P &Z MEETING DATE: December 13, 2006 TOPIC: 2007 Meeting Dates Attached is the City of Lino Lakes 2007 Application Deadline and Meeting Schedule. This schedule includes the deadline for land use applications as well as all city board and council meeting dates for the year. Please note that there are no changes to the P &Z meeting dates, therefore meetings will be on the 2nd Tuesday of every month unless rescheduled during the year. • • City of Lino Lakes 2007 APPLICA•1 DEADLINE & MEETING SCHEDULE City Council Meeting (2na & 4th Monday) January 8 January 22 February 12 February 26 March 12 March 26 Q M N i, 4 May 14 May 29 June 11 June 25 July 9 N T ti August 13 August 27 September 10 September 24 October 8 October 22 November 13 November 26 1 December 10 December 17 January 14, 2008 January 28, 2008 February 11, 2008 February 25, 2008 City Council Work Session (Is` Mon. & before 2nd Mtg) January 3 January 22 February 5 February 26 March 5 March 26 April 2 April 23 May 7 May 29 June 4 June 25 July 2 July 23 August 6 August 27 September 5 September 24 October 1 October 22 November 5 November 26 December 3 December 17 I January 7, 2008 January 28, 2008 February 4, 2008 February 25, 2008 Planning & Zoning Board (2 °d Wednesday) December 13, 2006 January 10 February 14 March 14 . › June 13 ,-- ti -, August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 January 9, 2008 Park Board (1st Monday) December 4, 2006 January 2 (Tues) February 5 March 5 . ct June 4 T ti August 6 epternbei 4 (Tues) October 1 November 5 December 3 January 7, 2008 Environmental Board (Last Wednesday) November 29, 2006 EDAC Dc c. ?. 20on December 20, 2006 EDAC - luruurt January 31 EDAC - Febrii . February 28 EDAC -March March 28 EDAC - Apra' w N !a. May 30 EDAC - deo: June 27 July i2 ' July 25 EDAC - August August 29 EDAC - September September 26 ED.4C - October 4 October 24 EDAC Not , ?.ber. November 28 EDAC - Dectnixrn December 19 EDAC - Amway y 3, 2007 Application Deadline (Monday 4 weeks before P & Z) November 13, 2006 December 11, 2006 January 16 (Tues) February 12 March 12 CL Q June 11 ti August 13 September 10 October 15 November 13 (Tues) December 10