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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/2000 P&Z Minutes• • • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT . MEMBERS ABSENT . STAFF PRESENT January 12, 2000 6:30 P.M. 8:53 P.M. Johnson, Schilling, Corson (6 :34), Schaps, Rafferty, Zych, and Lane None Planning Coordinator, Wyland; City Planner, Smyser; City Engineer, Powell; Environmental Specialist, Asleson (part) I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Schaps called the Lino Lakes Planning : ;' =A Bo meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., January 12, 2000. II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Johnson made a MOTION at r. Schaps for Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, and was supp Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Rafferty made a minate Ms. Lane for Vice -Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, and was orted by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. III. APPROVAL OF S — December 8, 1999 Mr. Schilling made a OTION to approve the presented minutes of the December 8, 1999, meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 5 -0 -2 with Mr. Zych and Mr. Rafferty abstaining. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item VIIC, EDAC Update, was added to the agenda. The amended agenda was approved as presented. Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 2 V. OPEN MIKE Chair Schaps declared open mike open at 6:35 p.m.. Mr. Johnson moved to close open mike at 6:35 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 7 -0. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Martha Houle/Herman Zuettel, 1600 Birch Street, Subdivison Staff advised this case involves a request for a minor subdivision of the property on the south/west corner of Birch Street and Centerville Road. The site is approximately 40 acres in size and zoned Rural. The existing land use map indicates the site as rural. The draft comprehensive plan guides the property for rural develo through 2010 and low /medium density residential on the western edge and co n the eastern edge some time after 2010. There are considerable wetlands particularly on the eastern edge along Centerville Road. A single family home is under construction on area was previously considered for a minor piece from the balance of the site. The ap consideration. The owners of the pro parcels. Parcel A would contain 1 requirements of the ordinance s lot frontage. w ``t corner of the parcel. This hat would have split a 10 acre thdrew the request prior to Board ow like to split the site into two 24.9 acres. Both parcels will meet the minimum of 10 acres in size with 330' of Staff recommended ap • minor subdivision based on conditions. Chair Schaps ask is `a •licant is building the house. Staff advised Ms. Houle's son is building a home 5 acre parcel. Ms. Lane asked for tl reason behind the condition regarding City sewer and water. Staff advised the plan originally involved moving an existing home onto the property. The assessment policy has been revised to enable utilization of City utilities. This condition was part of the previous approval that has never been satisfied. Staff noted the assessment is reasonable. Mr. Corson asked about the future land use plan for the area. Staff referred to a map indicated the area is in the second growth plan of the draft Comprehensive Plan. The north/east corner is shown as commercial. The balance of the area is low to medium residential. Mr. Rafferty asked if both land users understand the land plan is for after the year 2010. He also asked if there is a completion plan for the house that is under construction. Staff • • • • • • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 3 advised the land users are aware the land use plan is for after 2010. Staff also advised there is a plan for the home being built. The hold up on the home being built is the fact there is not clear title to the property. At this time the property is in joint ownership. The subdivision should correct that and the applicant will be able to obtain a mortgage. Chair Schaps asked if the City has a time limit regarding the completion of homes. Staff advised there is a long period of time for completion that is part of the building code. Builders need to show continuous progress. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to approve minor subdivision based on the following conditions: 1. An additional 27' of right -of -way for Centerville Road shall be dedication to Anoka County along the easterly border of the parcel. 2. The single family home currently under construction on connect to City water with the understanding that t the balance of the property payable upon future assessment shall also apply to the newly create future development of that site. ly parcel must ed assessment on t the site. This differed d also be payable upon 3. Any development on the easterly parc . ` squire Park Dedication as outlined in the Subdivision Ordinance. The MOTION was supported b Motion carried 7 -0. This item will go before t ouncil Monday, January 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. A. Thoma onough, 25 Ash Street, Subdivision Staff advised Mr onough is the owner of two parcels of property in the south/west corner o e City. Parcel 1A contains 2.47 acres and a single family home, Parcel 2A contains 2.2 acres, and the total site is 5.29 acres. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of 10 acres as the property is Zoned Rural, guided rural in the existing land use plan and is located outside the MUSA boundary. However, both parcels are considered pre- existing non - conforming lots of record. The vacant parcel is buildable as it exists. The draft comprehensive plan guides the area for residential and the specific parcels for medium density residential. Mr. McDonough is asking for a minor subdivision that would allow the sale of the existing home on a one acre lot with the combination of the balance of the site and potential sale of that parcel as a 4.24 +/- acre parcel. There is a large wetland on the north/west corner of the property, which would not preclude any future construction on that parcel. Staff reviewed the description of the surrounding property and the Findings of Fact. Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 4 Staff recommended approval of minor subdivision and variance based on conditions. Staff noted Mr. McDonough does have a buyer for both parcels. Chair Schaps clarified the variance is needed for a subdivision less than 10 acres that is not served by City sewer. He asked how long the applicant has owned the property. Staff advised Mr. McDonough has owned the property since 1982. He was advised in the mid 80's that City sewer was coming soon. Staff noted that it is unlikely utilities will be available in this area unless a development goes in enabling the City to assess the costs. Mr. Zych asked about the large wetland in the area. Staff referred to a map pointing out the wetlands noting that the property is developable. Chair Schaps asked if the applicant will be building on the 4+ arcel. Staff advised the applicant has a buyer for the larger parcel. The buyer home on the property. Ms. Lane indicated she would be more comfortable t ptic systems on the site. Staff advised the five adjoining lots are one acr s. he ptic designer has established an alternate system site. Ms. Lane asked for verification on th •c t ,'n o ` e septic system. Staff referred to a map pointing out the existing syste + � a �=" rnate site. Chair Schaps asked about th t isting septic system. Mr. McDonough came has an 1800 — 1900 ga couple of times. stated the system was put in early 1980. The system k and is in good shape. The system has been repaired a Staff advised the pr sion in the ordinance indicates a future site for a system is required. The varian e is for the larger parcel. Mr. Corson asked about alternatives. Staff advised they did not look at making the home site larger than one acre. Different configurations for the one acre parcel were looked at. Mr. McDonough stated he has someone interested in the larger parcel to build a home on the site. The builder may eventually want to split the lot for his children. Mr. Rafferty asked how the subdivision fits into the draft Comprehensive Plan. Staff advised Mr. McDonough has no intentions of pursuing multi - family zoning. Staff will recommend keeping the area residential. • • • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 5 • Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to approve minor subdivision and variance based on the following conditions: 1. The applicant provide a current survey of the two new parcels. The lot containing the dwelling shall be one acre in size with 227' of lot frontage and configured as indicated on sketch B, which is attached. The vacant parcel shall be combined into one 4+ acre parcel. 2. The applicant shall provide documentation that there is an alternate site for a septic system on the existing homesite should the existing system fail. 3. Park Dedication shall be required for any new construction on the larger parcel per the Subdivision Ordinance. The MOTION was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carrie This item will go before the Council Monday, January p• A. PUBLIC HEARING, (Continue t eb , 2000, Shiloh Church, Main Street, Conditional Use Permit Staff recommended the public hearing be + : d continued to the February 9, 2000, Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Chair Schaps declared the publi o ��� at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Corson made a MOTI Planning and Zoning B 0. D. PUBLIC Permit and Zonin ntinue the public hearing to the February 9, 2000, , and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 7- G, Shafer Contracting, 7504 Lake Drive, Conditional Use rdinance Text Amendment Staff advised Shafer Contracting has received the contract for concrete pavement resurfacing on 35W from MnDOT. This work is scheduled to take place between April and June /July of 2000. The project area is from Sunset Road north easterly to the 35W/35E junction. Shafer Contracting would like to set up their batch plant on the Tagg property (Artic Sandblasting) at 7504 Lake Drive. Temporary, portable concrete batch plants are needed to conform to MnDOT's specifications /limits for concrete placement within 30 minutes of production. This location will provide quick access, reduce traffic conflicts with hauling trucks, eliminate the need for Shafer to dismantle and relocate their plant during resurfacing, and provide timely completion of the project. They have signed a lease agreement with the property owner. • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 6 In review of this item, City staff has concluded that an interim use permit may be the appropriate vehicle to facilitate this proposal. The property is Zoned LB, Limited Business and is the only LB District within the City. Staff proposed an Ordinance Text Amendment that would add "Temporary Concrete Batch Plant" as an Interim Use within the Limited Business Zoning District. It is also anticipated that in the near future this entire site (Town Center) will be rezoned to a more appropriate category to facilitate the future plans for the Town Center. This interim use permit would not affect the ultimate development of the area. The LB Zoning District in this location is a very temporary condition. The City Engineer and the Environmental Board have reviewed this request. Staff reviewed to a copy of their comments and the conditions of approval incorporate their suggestions. Staff recommended approval of an Interim Use Permit to Shafer Contracting for a Temporary Concrete Batch Plant at 7504 Lake Drive based on conditions. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 7:06 p.m. Chair Schaps asked how the dust will be kept down e icant is confident about their method of dust control Mr. Greg Palke, representative for Shafer be used. Water is used on the in and out removed on the project site. The pote ated dust collection systems will The existing surface will not be is the truck traffic. Chair Schaps asked if the bank .i_ 1 °` aware of these plans. Staff advised the neighboring businesses are a g t�roject and have not made any comments. Ms. Lane asked for cla ns,arding a Temporary Batch Plant. Mr. Palke referred to a picture and explai at it is. Mr. Corson asked . ' schedule for north/south bound lanes and the number of truck trips per day on the `-. Mr. Palke stated the project will begin on the south bound lane. There will be a large ` umber of truck trips per day. Staff advised they do not anticipate any major chaos with the traffic. The south bound ramp will be closed during construction and vise versa when there is construction on the north bound lane. There will be no traffic contribution from the freeway ramp. Chair Schaps asked if regular sweeping will occur. He also asked if the speed limit in the area will be reduced. Mr. Palke indicated regular sweepings will occur. He stated a reduced speed limit would be beneficial. Staff advised it is possible to get the speed limit reduced. The road is a County road and a request has to be made to the County. Staff advised they will speak to the County about a reduced speed limit. • • • • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 7 Mr. Schilling commented on 3,500 yards being a typical pour. He asked if there is a back up plan. Mr. Palke stated there is not a back up plan and they would have to shut down for the day if there is a problem. Mr. Schilling asked about the addition of additives and hours of operation. Mr. Palke indicated the additives used are required. There will be no danger to the environment. The working hours will be approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mr. Schilling expressed concern regarding the clean up issue and asked that it be addressed. Mr. Rafferty asked if the main entrance and exit to the site will be through the Tagg property. Mr. Palke advised the entrance for the raw material will be through the Tagg site It is anticipated that access will be put through the free ce for the north bound lane. Chair Schaps asked about the number of raw loads alke advised raw materials would be hauled before operation. The n ds will try to be minimized. The loads will be delivered to the �� r th reeway. Staff noted MnDOT wants the project co ads could be an issue. Mr. Palke added the project • Sunset to the 'uncture of I -35 Mr. Johnson made a Concrete Batch Plant a the staff report, a July 4, 2000. Weight limits on the from Lexington to prove Ordinance Text Amendment to add Temporary terim Use to the Limited Business Zoning District based on rted by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 7 -0. Ms. Lane made a ION to approve Interim Use Permit for Temporary Concrete Batch Plan based on the fol „:wing conditions: 1. The City adopt Ordinance No. xx — 2000 adding Temporary Concrete Batch Plant as an Interim Use to the Limited Business Zoning District. 2. The Batch Plant shall be located as far west as possible to avoid negative impacts on the wetlands at the eastern edge of the Tagg property. 3. Hours of operation shall not be subject to the restrictions of Ordinance No. 04 — 96 due to the nature of this project. 4. Should access to the freeway occur directly from the Tagg property, location and site grading shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 8 5. The use shall terminate upon completion of the project and the site shall be returned to its pre - constructed state. Shafer Contracting shall provide communication to the City stipulating this completion date along with a bond or letter of credit in an amount determined by the City Engineer to guarantee site restoration. The MOTION was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 7 -0. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:25 p.m., and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 7 -0. This item will go before the City Council Monday, January 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. E. PUBLIC HEARING, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to add Exterior Storage as a Conditional Use in the Light Industrial Zoni, '' rict Staff requested the Planning and Zoning Board conside to add Exterior Storage as an accessory use in the Li Conditional Use Permit. Staff referred to the draft provisions. Staff recommended approval of the Ordi amendment. e Zoning Ordinance oning District with a d reviewed the special Chair Schaps asked if this include. s " °� image sheds. Staff advised this only involves outside storage. Chair Schaps asked if ther i @ cern regarding more than one approval on one lot. Staff advised the amen 1 for exterior storage with a conditional use permit. Each case will be revie divi . ually. Mr. Rafferty state e and special provisions are an outline for residents. He expressed concern r ding the language "appropriate manner" used in the provisions. He clarified that each case will be reviewed by staff, Planning and Zoning, and the City Council. Chair Schaps suggested the language be changed to read "in a manner approved by the City ". Mr. Johnson asked if there is a limit to screening height. He also suggested the language in the provisions be cleaned up. He stated he would prefer that a storage area not abut a paved street. Staff advised if a variance must be granted for a fence higher than 10 feet. A provision regarding storage areas not abutting a paved street would restrict H. & L. Mesabi Inc. and other sites along 74`h Street. • • • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 9 Mr. Schilling asked if the City has control over the type of material that can be stored. Staff advised that legally the City couldn't distinguish between types of materials. It was noted that at times storage material can stick up over a fence. Therefore, storage will be limited to internal light industrial properties. Mr. Zych suggested this item be deferred in order to clean up the provision language. He asked why staff is requesting a change in the ordinance that was adopted two years ago. Staff clarified the difference between accessory use and principal use. The 1997 ordinance allowed a conditional use permit for exterior storage as an accessory use meaning the business had to have another principal use. Exterior storage as a principle use is allowed as interim use only that will be terminated at some future date or event. Mr. Corson asked if the 4:1 ratio has been thought over carefully. Staff advised the ratio should be changed to 3:1. Staff also advised that changing the original ordinance by deleting exterior storage as an accessory use was an error. Chair Schaps clarified the amendment will allow for ba from the freeway, prohibits abutting a neighborhood screening and an impervious surface, and cannot b rights regarding the storage of hazardous mater Mr. Johnson referred to the Lakes Industr discretion regarding the types of busi the amendment. This particular si that cannot be seen require fencing, noted the city does have oting the developer does have There are a number of safeguards in quite rare. Mr. Rafferty stated he will w e taff recommendation with each application. The amendment puts the Chair Schaps declared i• in place for each applicant. lic hearing open at 7:54 p.m. Mr. Barry Birnber same as the side y iii Staff advised front and side yard is not the same. tate Broker, came forward and asked if the front yard is the Mr. Biernberg stated the first draft of the amendment showed a 4:1 ratio. It has been suggested to change it to 3:1. He indicated their storage area is a little over 3:1 and they abut the prison. Staff suggested the ratio be changed to 3.5:1. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:55 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 7 -0. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to adopt Ordinance No. xx — 2000, as presented, including the following provisions: 1 Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 10 a. The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of neighboring uses and residential zoning districts and public rights -of -way per section 3, Subdivision 4.S. of the zoning ordinance. b. Storage area is fenced in a manner approved by the City. c. Storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced unless specifically approved by the City Council. d. All lighting shall be in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 411. of this Ordinance or other lighting standards in place at the time of project approval. e. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for conformity of this Ordinance and shall not be in a front yard. f. The property shall not abut property zoned for r rural, or business use, including land in a neighboring city. "Abuttin �'�� cl � � oss a street. "Abutting" does not include properties that touc �to- corner. g. h. i. The property shall not abut I -35W The storage area shall not abu The ratio of storage are The MOTION was supporte F. PUBLIC HE Preliminary Plat or a public park. ootprint shall not exceed 3.5:1. son. Motion carried 7 -0. tinue to February 9, 2000, Bluebill Ponds Staff recommender ning and Zoning Board open and continue the public hearing to February 9, 2000, anning and Zoning Board meeting. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 7:57 p.m. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the February 9, 2000, Planning and Zoning Board meeting and was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 7 -0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Town Center Update: Rezoning and Special Meetings Staff advised they have been working with Calthorpe and Associates on the Town Center Master plan, which was funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Council. The Town e Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 11 • Center will be a new zoning district with its own zoning standards. Staff distributed a map of the land use plan and schedule for review and rezoning of the Town Center. • • A preliminary master plan has been developed that includes mini zoning districts that will be pedestrian friendly. Staff reviewed the City process that the zoning amendment will have to go through. Staff requested the Planning and Zoning Board schedule six special meetings to review sections of the master plan. The meetings will be open to the public and land owners. The Planning and Zoning Board scheduled the following meetings: 1. Tuesday, January 25, 2000, 7:00 a.m. 2. Tuesday, February 1, 2000, 7:00 a.m. Chair Schaps requested Planning and Zoning Board me know their preference for the following four meetings. Staff added each Board member will receive th the first meeting. A. Environmental Man ctio of the master plan prior to Mr. J.P. Houchins, Chair of the 1 Board, stated the City has worked on an Environmental Management 'r ' w years. The 20/20 Vision plan made a strong statement about the need f .g %ironmental plan. Mr. Houchins gave the background on the formation of the �� n tal Board and the Environmental Management Plan. Specialists were broug develop a plan and recommendations on how to maintain the environment � `•pment. Mr. Houchins and Asleson, Environmental Specialist, conducted a slide presentation of the Environmental anagement Plan to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Corson asked how trail connections will be constructed over wetlands. Mr. Houchins advised the Plan indicates trail corridors for future connections. He noted that achieving the objectives of the plan will require a commitment from all parties involved. Chair Schaps stated the document is impressive. He expressed appreciation for all the work put into the plan. He asked if the Environmental Board will make a recommendation regarding where to start with the Plan. Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 12 Mr. Houchins advised the Board will make recommendations. The Board wants a commitment from the City Council that the recommendations will be considered. Chair Schaps asked if recommendations for specific areas will be made. Mr. Houchins stated the Board will take sections of the City and carefully go through them. Recommendations about each section will be made. Mr. Corson asked about an area that is forested north/east of Lake Amelia. Mr. Houchins indicated there is a large area of wetlands north/east of Lake Amelia. Staff advised the recommendations in the plan are important and the City will try to implement them in the future. Some recommendations, such as preservation development and conservation easements, have already been t` ' eoted. B. EDAC Update Mr. Johnson advised EDAC wants to get more inv development within commercial/industrial site for 15 possible sites. EDAC would like to for these sites. A tour of the sites may be noted the Environmental Board will the matter of the City's business z for those zones. e potential for and matrix will be provided mendation regarding the best use within the next few months. He lved also. EDAC is also rethinking e beneficial to use performance standards Staff advised Board Mem r of the sites and a numbered map will be provided for their review. VII. ADJOURNME Mr. Corson made a OTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m., and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion c "` ied 7 -0. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Points, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • •