HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/2008 Env Bd PacketCity of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
April 30, 2008
6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Meet at Pine Glen Development for Project Review
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
March 26, 2008
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items
6. Discussion Items
A. Blue Thumb Program — Dawn Pape
B. Earth Day Wrap -up
C. 2008 Spring Recycle Day
D. Arbor Day
7. Adjourn
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
MARCH 26, 2008
: March 26, 2008
. 6:36 P.M.
. 7:45 P.M.
: Mary Jo O'Dea, Barbara Bor, Peter Brown,
Paula Andrzejewski, Kimberly Brouillet,
Martha DeHaven and Pamela Hartley
: None
: Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O'Dea called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 27, 2008
Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the February 27, 2008 minutes. Ms.
DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: Action Item - Swearing in of new board members.
Add: Action Item — Elect Chair and Vice - Chair.
Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve agenda. Ms. Brouillet seconded the
motion to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:37 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Swearing in of New Board Members
Mayor John Bergeson swore in reappointed board members Martha DeHaven and
Mary Jo O'Dea. He also swore in newly appointed board member Pamela
Hartley.
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B. Elect Chair and Vice -Chair
Ms. Brouillet made a motion to re -elect Mary Jo O'Dea as Chair and to re -elect
Barbara Bor as Vice - Chair. Motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Motion carried
unanimously
C. Additional consideration to the 2008 Environmental Board Goals
Ms. Asleson reviewed his staff report on the Blue Thumb Program. The Blue
Thumb program is a project through the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
planting initiative that addresses clean water. This is an additional goal for the
Board to consider to be added to their 2008 Environmental Board Goals.
Ms. O'Dea questioned if Mr. Asleson thought the Blue Thumb goal would be
hard for the Board to accomplish. Mr. Asleson stated the required goals should
not be a problem.
Mr. Asleson stated by signing the 2008 Partners' Agreement the Board agrees to
contribute a minimum of 30 action hours during 2008 or donate $1,500 to the
program. Any combination of hours of monetary contribution is acceptable, i.e.
15 hours and $7.50. Each action hour is counted as a $50 contribution.
Ms. O'Dea questioned how long of a term is the Board agreeing to. Ms. Asleson
stated the contract is year to year. Mr. Brown questioned if Mr. Asleson was
reluctant to join this program. Mr. Asleson stated no, he is very excited to do this,
it is a real benefit. He stated we are the first city in Anoka County to be part of
this program.
Mr. Brown questioned if "we" means City and the Board or just the Board. Ms.
O'Dea stated we are supporting involvement of the City as a Board. This is part
of our Environmental Board Goals.
The Environmental Board would like to initiate involvement with the Blue Thumb
program with the city as a partner with RCWD. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion
to approve the 2008 Environmental Board Goals as amended. Mr. Brown
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Restoration Updates: Buckthorn, Wollens Park and Middle School Oak
Savannah Project.
Buckthorn:
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Mr. Asleson stated over the past few weeks he and other City employees have
been eradicating Buckthorn. Buckthorn eradication took place on West Shadow
Lake Drive and south of Birch Street where the trail goes through. The
eradication was done on City land. He stated this project has been quite extensive
as the buckthorn was abundant. He stated the Buckthorn that was not able to be
pulled out was sprayed with a chemical called Garlan to stop growth.
Wollens Park:
Wollens Park is part of a conservation development. On the NE side of the park
down to the right is a fen. Mr. Asleson stated he and Mr. Jason Husveth, Critical
Connections, have been testing the area. They have removed trees that died and
with the use of a mechanical broom, Mr. Asleson and Mr. Husveth swept off
thatch to see if they can get down to organic materials and allow ground to
germinate and see what rare plants come up they will then submit the findings to
the Bureau of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Mr. Asleson and Mr. Husveth
will try to establish this area as a high value natural resource area. Mr. Asleson
stated he would like to have the Board go to the park for a tour.
Mr. Bor questioned the size of the test area. Mr. Asleson stated it was roughly 1/2
acre.
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Mr. Asleson stated an Eagle Scout from Lino Lakes is in the process of raising
money for the cost of seed for the Oak Savannah restoration project on Lake Drive
and Elm Street. The seed costs roughly $2,000. Central Wood Products stated
they would volunteer to take the existing trees down in the Oak Savannah project
area at the Middle School that we don't want. He also stated the Lino Lakes
Lions donated $500 and the Eagle Scout is working on a Minnesota Greenway's
grant.
Board members suggested ideas as to raising money to complete this project.
B. Great Blue Heron Update
Mr. Asleson included a Blue Heron update to the Board members written by The
Citizen paper. Ms. O'Dea stated she saw three Herons on March 25. Mr.
Asleson and Ms. Brouillet stated they each saw a Blue Heron in March.
Mr. Asleson stated he was hoping to have Andy VanDuke participate in a flyover
of Peltier Island again this year, preferably by the middle of April.
Mr. Bor put out 11 bundles of sticks for the Blue Herons.
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OTHER:
A. Earth Day
Mr. Asleson stated he attended the Earth Day meeting on March 26. He stated the
next meeting will take place April 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Wargo Nature Center.
Mr. Andrzejewski stated she would be in charge of having a booth at the Earth
Day Celebration at Wargo Nature Center again this year.
Ms. Bor stated she and Al DeMotts will help out with the popcorn for the
celebration.
B. Recycle Day - May 3, 20008
Ms. Brouillet stated she will give Walter's Recycling a call and see if they would
donate a dumpster for Recycle Day.
Mr. Asleson stated that Board participation would be appreciated.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on April
30, 2008.
There being no further business, Mr. Brown moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Ms.
DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Lisa Hogstad
Community Development Secretary
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Environmental
Memo
To: Environmental Board
From: Marty Asleson
Date: April 25, 2008
Re: Pre - meeting field trip
For all those that can make it I will be at Pine Glen Development at 5:30 PM to
review this project prior to the Environmental Board Meeting on the 30th. If there is
time we can also stop over at the Middle School site to look at the restoration
projects.
Please find attached the Environmental Board recommendations of July 27, 2005
as well as the City Council Item dated November 28, 2005.
Recommendations of the July 27 2005
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Pine Glen
The Environmental Board made the following recommendations:
• Significant trees within 50 feet of soil disturbance areas must be identified.
• Tree protection fence must be shown around all tree protection areas.
• Tree protection fence must be installed before soil disturbance.
• The City Native Seed mix should be used in all ponding, drainage, swale, and
infiltration areas.
• A design should be submitted for water garden area. This should be a formal
landscape design
• It is requested that additional screening be considered on the Northern part of the
development between the development and the existing residential area.
Screening is also necessary between the commercial area and the residential area
of the development.
• A conservation easement should be written for all greenway and wetland areas.
Lots on the West side should have this easement in sufficient width to buffer the
wetland.
• Signs should be placed at all conservation easement/wetland area edges. There
should be 1 sign per lot where abutment occurs.
• A contract should be acquired with an ecologist, Landscape Company
specializing in the establishment and maintenance of native plant establishment.
This contract should be approved by the City and extend for at least 3 years to
include 1 burn at the end of the contract.
• An informational sheet should be distributed to property buyers describing
environmental considerations and buffer /conservation areas.
• It is suggested that since there will be a homeowners association, there should be
some annual dollars allocated to maintain native plant areas, and formal water
garden areas.
• The Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) should show all required 50
foot entrances. The SWPPP should reiterate seed areas, type of seed and timing
issues. A designated place on the site must be indicated where the SWPPP and
site inspection sheets will be available for inspection. The SWPPP must show an
approved storm water catch basin protection device such as InfraSafe.
• The developer would be responsible for escrowing dollars for one city boulevard
tree per frontage of each house.
• The commercial areas must follow the City lighting Ordinance.
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AGENDA ITEM 5A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson
DATE: July 27, 2005
TOPIC: Pine Glen /Preliminary Plat
BACKGROUND: Pine Glen is a 68.46 acre parcel. This parcel of land is
located south of James Street to the North, and North of Lois Lane to the South
the total upland area is 44.78 acres. The total wetland area is 23.68 acres. The
outlot areas in Pine Glen total 25.83 acres. Writing on plat indicates that outlots
will be maintained by a neighborhood association and be covered by a drainage
and utility easement. Proposed zoning is R -1 and Commercial. Existing zoning
guides this property for General Business, R -X, and Rural to the west. There are
two Tots proposed for Commercial use on the West. The commercial area totals
2.08 acres. From the proposed commercial areas to the wetlands to the East
there are 78 single family Tots proposed. The single family lots have an average
lot area of 16, 458 square feet with a density of 0.88 lots per acre.
Submitted with the preliminary plat are a Preliminary Utility Plan, Preliminary
Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan, Storm Sewer Drainage Area Plan,
Drainage Area Map, and a Wetland Fill and Tree Preservation Plan.
Analysis:
Soils of Pine Glen
Attachment 7 depicts the soils of Pine Glen. Soils consist of upland sand soils on West
side of the parcel, with bands of wet sand bordering muck and upland sands to the East.
Banded soils are important ecological features in the Anoka County Sand Plain.
Existing Wetlands and Surface Water of Pine Glen
Attachment 9 shows the wetland complex, flood plain and perennial stream that are
features on the East side of the property. The flood plain overlaps the banded soils in
two spots that might support rare features. See two red dots on Attachment 11. The
perennial stream conveys surface water from the North and East to George Watch
Lake.
Habitat
Attachment 10 shows the Level 1 Habitat from the Open Space, Parks, Trails and
Greenways Plan. Level 1 habitat is areas that include protected and unique features.
The level 1 habitat areas form the basis for Lino Lakes greenways. Attachment 12
shows the greenway link through this area.
Pine Glen MLCCS
Attachment 8 depicts the Minnesota Land Cover Classification for Pine Glen and some
bordering areas. A good portion of the trees on the West side are pines, many of them
Scotch Pines. This pine area has some openings with non - native grasses. Smaller
areas on the West side include "other deciduous trees ", "short grasses with mixed trees"
and "long grasses on upland soils ". East of the Pine area of Pine Glen and in the
wetland complex area are "seasonally flooded non - native dominated vegetation" i.e.
Reed canary grass, "Alder swamp ", "saturated non - native graminoid vegetation ",
Boxelder, Green Ash on disturbed soils ", "Maple- Basswood forest ", "long grasses on
upland soils ", and Aspen forest saturated ". The Alder swamp is very degraded with
reed canary grass as the dominant vegetation. There are however small pockets of
sedge meadow remnants that have a limited invasion of Reed canary grass.
Opportunity exists to restore the alder/ sedge meadow areas of this wetland complex
with hydrologic restoration (a long term thing).
Given the banded soils, flood plain overlap on the banded soils, there are two possible
places on the parcel where rare plants most likely existed at one time. These areas are
depicted on Attachment 11. It appears that one of the spots is proposed for wetland
mitigation where the proposed road comes through (see Attachment 1 and 11). Jason
Husveth did a survey for rare plants on the site. No rare plants were found. Attachment
13 is Jason's Report.
Other Unique Considerations
Attachment 11 shows surrounding special concerns with rare plants and animals. The
Blanding's turtle modal shows Blanding's Turtle considerations to the South of Lake
Drive. Other than the two plant concern sites mentioned, there are no other known
special concerns with plants and animals. A wetland delineation is shown on
Attachment 3.
Forest concerns
The developer has submitted a tree preservation plan as Attachment 6. Basically most
of all of the pine trees will be removed. Existing trees in the proposed commercial area
are not identified. There is no key for the trees identified on the northern side. There
are no trees identified in any of the other designated tree preservation area. Significant
trees within 50 feet of soil disturbance sites must be identified. There are no indicated
measures to preserve remaining trees.
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Landscaping
There is no indication of what types of seed will be used on infiltration, swale and pond
areas. Attachment 3 does indicate seeding timing to meet NPDES requirements.
However, all seeded areas within pond, wetland, swale, and infiltration pond sites should
use the City Native Seed Specification. Additional screening with the use of shrubs and
hardwood trees should be used on the top of the NURP adjacent to the houses to the
North.
Surface Water Design
Infiltration must be designed to at least meet a one -half inch rain fall event. An
infiltration pond is indicated on the NW side of the western most proposed cul -de -sac.
There is also an infiltration area indicated in Outlot B (Dupont Avenue) I would think
there would be more opportunity to increase the infiltration capacity of the project by
further utilizing Dupont Avenue with a series of infiltration areas. This might help to
retain some of the water volumes lost to NURP. Storm water piping from the NURP on
the North side might go into a series of infiltration ponds along Dupont before it gets to
the natural swale on the East side. There is no correspondence that we have received
at this time on RCWD comments for the proposed plan. The same could be done with
the water leaving the NURP's in the Commercial area. This type of "Treatment Train"
would do more to conserve the water resource and filter the end product leaving the
site. Access to all surface water treatment areas should be shown. There is a "water
Garden shown on the plan on the East sides of lots 1, 2 and 3 Block 4. I would suggest
the use of ECS in this area to mitigate the "wet and mushy" concerns of post project
property owners. A design should be submitted for this water garden.
A management plan should be written to address the maintenance and preservation of
all surface water features, and planted areas. A contractor /ecologist specializing in the
establishment and maintenance of native plants should be retained by a homeowners
association and budgeted dollars put aside for future maintenance. Yearly maintenance
plans should be submitted to the City for approval.
A Conservation Easement/should be set up over all wetlands, buffer areas, infiltration
and swale areas. Conservation Easement should cover 20 feet from the backs of the
houses in Blk 5 that are adjacent to the wetland. Signs should be placed at all
conservation easement areas denoting Easement presence, no mow, no fill, no
alteration. A Natural Resource Brochure should be written and handed out to all new
home owners describing the Conservation easements.
NPDES
A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) should be submitted indicating
detailed conformance to NPDES. This plan must be submitted to and approved by the
City of Lino Lakes. This plan must show silt fence locations, 50 foot rock entrances,
trash and cement truck clean areas. The SWPPP should reiterate the seed areas, type
of seed and timing issues. A designated place on the site must be indicated on the plan
where the SWPPP and inspection sheets will be maintained. Storm sewer inlets should
have debris /sediment collection devices installed such as InfraSafe
Other issues
No soils should be imported to the site without City approval. Soils approved should be
of similar structure to the indigenous soils on the site.
OPTIONS:
1. Recommend to approve with recommended staff and Environmental Board
changes.
2. Do not recommend approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Option 1.
Attachments:
1. Preliminary Plat
2. Preliminary Utility Plan
3. Preliminary Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan
4. Storm Sewer Drainage Area Plan
5. Drainage Area Map
6. Wetland Fill and Tree Preservation Plan
7. Pine Glen Soils
8. Pine Glen MLCCS
9. Pine Glen Wetlands and Surface Water
10. Pine Glen Level 1 Habitat
11. Pine Glen Rare and Unique
12. Open Space Plan for Pine Glen Area
13. Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc., Report -Pine Glen
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AGENDA ITEM 6.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Paul Bengtson
C.C. MEETING DATE: November 28, 2005
TOPIC: Pine Glen
i. Ordinance 13 -05 Rezoning to R -1X (Single
Family Executive) and GB (General
Business)
ii. Resolution 05 -182 - Preliminary Plat and
MUSA allocation
BACKGROUND
23, LLC has applied for a Rezoning to R -1X (Single Family Executive) and GB (General
Business; a Preliminary Plat for 72 residential lots and 2 commercial lots; and allocation
of residential and commercial MUSA reserve.
The subject property is located on the east side of Lake Drive approximately 900 feet
south of Main Street. The comprehensive plan guides the site for low density sewered
residential use and it is currently zoned R -X (Rural Executive), R (Rural), and GB
(General Business).
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, July 28th, giving notice to
neighbors using mailing labels supplied by the City of Lino Lakes Community
Development Department.
ANALYSIS
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
Undeveloped
Low Density Sewered Residential &
Commercial
R, R -X, GB
North
Single Family Residential
Low Density Unsewered Residential
R
South
Single Family Residential
Low Density Unsewered Residential
R -X
East
Single Family Residential
Low Density Unsewered Residential
R
West
Lake Drive
N/A — Right of Way
N/A
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The following is a summary of the of the proposal's density:
Gross Site Area 68.46 acres
Commercial Area 4.08 acres
Residential Upland Area 44.78 acres
Total Lots 72
Gross Density 1.05 units /acre
Net Density 1.61 units /acre
The comprehensive plan guides the site for Low Density Sewered Residential land use.
The site is within the stage 1 (pre -2010) growth area, but would need to be added to the
MUSA boundary of the city. Municipal water and sanitary sewer are available in the
Lake Drive right -of -way. The proposed design fits within the Low Density range of up to
three units per acre.
Growth Management:
MUSA Reserve: The comprehensive plan and the growth management policy
establish a specific number of MUSA acres for residential growth for stage one (prior to
year 2010). The proposed phasing plan will require the allocation of 4.08 acres of
commercial and 15.4 acres of residential MUSA reserve in year 2005, 5.1 acres of
residential MUSA reserve in year 2006, and 19.8 acres of residential MUSA reserve in
2007. The residential spreadsheet tracking this information is attached to the end of this
report, the commercial spreadsheet is too large to attach, but supposing that this
development is approved, there will be 68 acres of commercial reserve available.
Growth Management, Units/Year: The comprehensive plan and growth management
policy establish a specific number of units for residential growth for stage one (prior to
year 2010). The proposed phasing plan will require the allocation of 40 lots in year 2006,
and 32 in year 2007. The spreadsheet tracking this information is attached to the end of
this report.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Lots: The proposed subdivision will consist of 72 residential lots, ranging in size from
12,825 square feet to 86,711 square feet. The minimum lot size in the R -1X (Single
Family Executive) zoning district is 12,825 square feet of upland area. The upland lot
areas of all the lots clearly meet this standard.
The proposed subdivision will also consist of 2 commercial lots of 56,398 and 121,505
square feet. The minimum lot size in the GB (General Business) zoning district is 20,000
square feet.
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Access and Circulation: Access to the site is provided via a public street entering
the site east from Lake Drive. The location of the street does not immediately create a
direct intersection with a street traveling west of Lake Drive. This is a situation that will
need to be remedied in the future. The applicant has shown on the plat a ghost plat
indicating that Vicky Lane could be re- routed south to align itself with the proposed
Street A of Pine Glen. Though this is probably not the final alignment this road will take,
it does demonstrate the intent of the city and the potential to align the intersection. This
will need to be enforced on the property adjacent to the west side of Lake Drive at such
time that it is developed.
Secondary access to the site is provided immediately through the existing Lois Lane.
This is intended to provide an immediate secondary access to eliminate the development
of an overly long cul -de -sac situation. This is a sound planning fundamental and has
been the direction of the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council. This is
clearly designed to be a secondary access point and will allow the current residents of
Lois Lane another access as well.
Future access points have been planned both to the north through James Street and to the
south through the undeveloped right of way of Dupont Avenue. A temporary cul -de -sac
will be required on the southern terminus of what is currently labeled Street B.
The southern access to Dupont Avenue is being planned to allow the property owners to
the south the potential to divide their lots in the future. Many things would need to occur
in order for this to happen. It would require that utilities be hooked up to the existing
homes as well as the future homes; and a street would need to be built at the expense of
the property owners completely within the Dupont Avenue right of way or their private
property and in accordance with the requirements of the utility line easement. Beyond
the typical platting request and a rezoning, there would also need to be a comprehensive
plan amendment to allow the area to be sewered and MUSA would need to be allocated.
Lake Drive will need to be expanded in the future to adequately handle traffic, the timing
of this expansion is not known at this time; however, the full right of way dedication (60
feet from centerline) is being required at this time to accommodate those improvements.
The City Engineer has reviewed the traffic analysis submitted by the applicant and had
determined that it adequately addresses the traffic concerns for the project. The
recommendations that a northern right turn lane and a southern left turn or bypass lane be
added are acceptable. The Anoka County Highway department has not commented on
the project at this time.
Utilities: The City Engineer has reviewed the project and the comments are
attached. Those comments will be addressed as part of the final plat, development
agreement, and building permit review processes.
• Appropriate drainage and utility easements will need to be shown on both the commercial
and residential lots on the final plats for all phases.
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The lift station for the project must be shown within a 50' x 50' property to be deeded to
the city upon recordation of the plat.
Grading and Stormwater Management: The city engineer reviewed the submittal
and his comments are attached.
Parks, Open Space: The proposal does not include any land dedication for parkland,
only a cash dedication will be required. Park dedication fees are $2,075 per residential
unit and $2,175 per commercial acre.
The City of Lino Lakes Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan
indicates a trail along the Lake Drive frontage that is not currently indicated on the
proposed plans. A 15 foot wide trail easement will need to be dedicated to the city prior
to any final plat being approved by the City Council.
At one point the developer did indicate a private trial system through the development;
this has been removed in favor of a public trail being planned within the Dupont Avenue
right -of -way that was dedicated as part of the Lakeview Woodlands development to the
south. The developer has included a 8 foot wide bituminous trail to connect the Dupont
Avenue trail with the main east -west street of the development, the details of this
segment of trail will be worked out with staff prior to construction. If installed by the
developer the city will entertain an appropriate reduction in the park dedication fees.
The eastern portion of the site is partially indicated as a greenway area on the City of
Lino Lakes Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan. It also
indicates a potential trail connection to the north to link up to the city park at old city hall.
The applicant has previously discussed turning over the large greenway to the city. Staff
is recommending this as a condition, with the stipulation that it will not reduce the park
dedication fees required as part of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD
The Environmental Board reviewed the project on July 27, 2005. The recommendations
are attached and a number of the comments have been included as conditions of approval
with this staff report. Including a conservation easement over the wetland portion of the
site; native seed mix plantings with a three year management contract; a homeowner's
association; City boulevard trees; and review of the commercial areas to require
conformance with city standards.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing at the August 10, 2005 regular
meeting, and recommended approval of the item with the attached conditions at the
September 14, 2005 meeting.
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OPTIONS
1. Approve the project.
2. Deny the project.
3. Return to staff with direction.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the project, including:
• Ordinance 13 -05 for the rezoning to R -1X (Single Family Executive) and
GB (General Business)
• Resolution 05 -182 for the preliminary plat and MUSA allocation, subject
to the attached conditions.
CONDITIONS
1. Phase 1 of the project including 40 residential lots can not be final platted
until 2006. The final plat for phase 2 of the project including 32 residential
lots can not be final platted until 2007.
2. A sign must be provided at the northern terminus of Street C and the southern
terminus of Street B that indicate that the road is intended to continue in the
future.
3. Homeowner's Association documentation must be submitted with the final
plat application.
4. Park dedication fees must be paid in accordance with the city fee schedule.
5. A site and building plan review must be completed for both of the commercial
lots prior to any commercial activities on those sites.
6. All existing structures must be removed prior to the approval of a final plat for
any portion of Phase 1. Demolition permits must be obtained prior to the
demolition of any structures.
7. 4.08 acres of commercial MUSA is here by allocated to the commercial
portion of the site.
8. 15.4 acres of residential MUSA reserve in year 2005, 5.1 acres of residential
MUSA reserve in year 2006 is here by allocated for Phase I of the residential
portion of the site.
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9. 19.8 acres of residential MUSA reserve in 2007 is here by allocated for Phase
II of the residential portion of the site.
10. City native seed mix must be used in all drainage ponds and wet areas and a 3
year management plan must be established with a reputable management
company.
11. Right of way for Lake Drive shall be dedicated as 60 feet from centerline.
12. A 15 foot wide trail easement along Lake Drive will need to be dedicated to
the city prior to the City Council approving any final plat for the project. This
easement will need to be outside the ultimate right -of -way width for Lake
Drive.
13. The project is subject to Rice Creek Watershed review and approval.
14. The project is subject to Anoka County Highway Department review and
approval.
15. A temporary cul -de -sac must be provided at the southern terminus of Street C.
16. Plans depicting the integration of Street A into Lois Lane must be submitted
and approved by the City Engineer.
17. The outlots shown on the plat shall be turned over to the city, but shall in no
way reduce the park dedication fees required for the project.
18. A 50 foot by 50 foot outlot shall be created for the purpose of the lift station
currently depicted on Lot 27 of the plat. This lot shall be dedicated to the city
upon recordation.
19. The developer shall satisfy all of the engineering comments attached to the
staff report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Engineers comments dated November 17, 2005.
2. Environmental Board comments — July 27, 2005 meeting.
3. Pine Glen revised plan set submitted October 25, 2005.
4. Growth Management Spreadsheets.
5. Ordinance 13 -05; Rezoning to R -1X and GB.
6. Resolution 05 -182; Preliminary Plat and MUSA allocation.
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23, LLC.
1875 Station Parkway
Andover, MN 55304
November 1, 2005
Mr. Paul Bengston
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Dear Mr. Bengston,
In regard to your e -mail of October 31st, 2005, 23, LLC. hereby grants an extension until
12 -20 -05 for the purpose of reviewing the latest submittal for Pine Glen Rezoning,
Preliminary Plat and MUSA allocation.
Thank you,
Mike Quigley
Project Manager
RECEIVED
NOV 0 2 2005
CITY OF LINO LAKES
LSJ ENGINEERING, INC.
1875 Station Parkway NW
Andover, MN 55304
Ph. (763) 862 -3281
TO: City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Mn 55014
WE ARE SENDING YOU ATTACHED VIA MESSENGER
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DATE: 10 -25 -05
ATTENTION: Paul Bengtson
RE: Pine Glen
Preliminary R1 -X Plans
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❑ COPY OF LEI LER ❑ SPECIFICATIONS
❑ OTHER
DESCRIPTION
PRELIMINARY PLAT W/ 11 x 17 copies
PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN W/ 11 x 17 copies
DRAINAGE AREA PLAN
PRELIMINARY UTILIYT PLAN W / 11 x 17 copies
WETLAND FILL/TREE PRESERVATION PLAN
1, 10 & 100 YR EXISTING RUNOFF CALCULATIONS
1, 10 & 100 YR PROPOSED RUNOFF CALCULATION
OUTLET DETAILS *
STORM SEWER DESIGN SHEETS *
DEAD STORAGE CALCULATIONS *
RECEIVED
OCT 2 5 2005
CITY OF LINO LAKES
REASADN FOR TRANSMITTAL CHECKED BELOW:
FOR APPROVAL ❑ APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ❑ RESUBMIT COPIES FOR APPROVAL
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COMMENTS:
Paul, Please review for preliminary plat submittal. Items marked with * are bound in the runoff calculation booklets.
Please call if you have any questions or comments.
Thank You
COPY TO: SIGNED: Lawrence Olson
PLEASE NOTIFY US AT ONCE IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
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City of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
May 28, 2008
6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Meet at Centennial Middle School parking lot for
review of the Oak Savanna and Wetland Restoration Project.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
April 30, 2008
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items
6. Discussion Items
A. Resource Management Plan and Rule Update /Jason Naber of FOR
B. Updates
7. Adjourn
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 30, 2008
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE : April 30, 2008
TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 8:20 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O'Dea, Barbara Bor, Peter Brown,
Paula Andrzejewski, Kimberly Brouillet and
Pamela Hartley
MEMBERS ABSENT : Martha DeHaven
STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O'Dea called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 26, 2008
Change on bottom of page three to read: Ms. Bor not Mr. Bor.
Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the March 26, 2008 minutes with
changes. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additional items:
E. Pine Glen Development Observation Summary
F. Ms. Andrzejewski requested additional discussion item added regarding a
canoe launch on Baldwin Lake.
Ms. Hartley made a motion to approve agenda. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the
motion to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:33 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS
None.
1 DRAFT MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 30, 2008
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Blue Thumb Program — Dawn Pape
Mr. Asleson stated the Environmental Board is looking for ways to
promote clean water issues. One of the goals the board would like to
adopt is the Blue Thumb Program. Ms. Dawn Pape from Rice Creek
Watershed District (RCWD) created this program.
Ms. Pape presented a Power Point presentation to the board on the Blue
Thumb Program. Thus far, there is not a city within the Rice Creek
Watershed District that is a member at this time. Blue Thumb helps meet
the Clean Water Act federal mandates. Ms. Pape stated that mostly this is
a web based program, blue - thumb.org or bluethumb.org. The main
categories on this site are Native Gardens, Rain Gardens and Shoreline
Stabilization. There are 43 partners that have joined this program within
the last year. She stated these ideas are catching on like recycling in the
80's. There is an awareness that people are just starting to understand.
There is a 10 minute overview video that explains the steps of shoreland
restoration. Blue Thumb has a train the trainer program. There are many
events that take place through the year such as, state and county fairs,
green fairs, etc. She stated Blue Thumb is a finalist for the Minnesota
Environmental Initiative Award. Blue Thumb partners are expected to
donate $1,500 each year or complete a minimum of 30 "action hours"
during 2008. Action hours are defined as any action that promotes or
furthers the development of the Blue Thumb program. She handed out
Blue Thumb project ideas for 2008. The next partner meeting will be held
on June 13. Each partner keeps track of their own hours and description of
what they do. There is no minimum of hours. Ms. Pape stated that Ms.
Brouillet could be trained to give presentations on the Blue Thumb
Program. She stated neighborhoods could also be partners with this
program. Ms. Bor questioned if the cost share program exists or did it go
away. Ms. Pape stated at the time it is on hold due to staff.
B. Earth Day Wrap -up
Mr. Asleson stated that the Earth Day turnout was very successful. Mr.
John VonDeLinde accepted a $300,000 grant from Edith Wargo, wife of
Joseph Wargo at the Wargo Nature Center Earth Day celebration. There
were many informative booths on display. A Goetz Landscape
representative, who had a booth at Earth Day, stated he would like to talk
to the Environmental Board regarding environmental benefits of using
slow release fertilizer.
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Mr. Bor stated in the future we will have to come up with a better idea for
next year's participation.
C. 2008 Spring Recycle Day
2008 Spring Recycle Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3
from 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
D. Arbor Day
The Arbor Day celebration is scheduled to take place at Lino Lakes
Elementary School on May 2, 2008. There will be two environmental
shows given by Trisha and the Toons. A tree was planted at the school in
honor of a teacher who died from cancer. Diane Schally organized the
event at Lino Lakes Elementary School.
E. Pine Glen Development Observation Summary
Mary Jo O'Dea, Paula Andrzejewski, Peter Brown, Pamela Hartley and
Marty Asleson were present to conduct a site review of the Pine Glen
Development based on past board recommendations in 2005. Below is a
list of issues that were noted on the site:
1. Extensive erosion problems.
2. Erosion control measures such as silt fences are down, ripped, and not
effective to address the erosion. Some silt fences were reported to
have been covered up by landscaping efforts of homeowners. Also
reported that there had been homeowner encroachment upon the
wetland area. Evidence of sand/silt runoff was present.
3. Trash was all over the site, and needs to be picked up.
4. There was no Homeowners Association for the project, which results
in a lack of a coordinated effort to maintain the common areas of the
site.
5. Instead of a conservation easement for the wetland areas, maintained
by the homeowners association, there is a utility and storm water
management easement, which allows the city to access the area, and
now places the maintenance of the wetlands, and any restoration of
them, upon the city without any of the benefits of a conservation
easement.
6. There are no signs posted to indicate easement areas, no mow areas, or
native planting areas.
7. There is no indication that the developer used the city native seed mix
in the areas where it was to be used. Recently the developer admitted
they have done nothing with native plants.
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8. The developer was to have an approved landscape contractor with an
approved three year maintenance plan, and has not done so.
9. A concrete wash out area was present, but there was evidence of recent
concrete wash out on a parcel of land on the other side of the
development (not always using the designated wash out area).
10. There did not appear to be any use of water gardens as recommended.
Mr. Asleson stated this was not a conservation development. With the
Resource Management Plan most of future developments will be
considered conservation developments.
Ms. Brouillet questioned if the city building inspectors could check
garbage, silt fences, etc. when they are on -site doing inspections. She
stated a possibility would be to add a couple dollars to the building permit
fees to pay for the new forms. It was decided that a letter be sent to
Michael Grochala, Community Development Director and Jim Studenski,
City Engineer regarding issues stated above. Ms. O'Dea will email a draft
letter to Mr. Asleson for review and then he will forwarded to appropriate
staff when complete.
F. Canoe Launch on Baldwin Lake
Information or questions pertaining to a canoe launch are directed to
contact the Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation Department or the DNR.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on May 30,
2008.
There being no further business, Ms. Brouillet moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Mr.
Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Lisa Hogstad
Community Development Secretary
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