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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1996 P&Z MinutesPlanning & Zoning Board August 14, 1996 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT : August 14, 1996 : 6:35 p.m. : 7:05 p.m. : Dahl, Dunn, Gelbmann, Johnson, Robinson, Schaps : Herr : Planning Coordinator Wyland, City Engineer Ahrens, Economic Development Director Wessel I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Schaps called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., August 14, 1996. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Don Dunn made a MOTION to approve the minutes as submitted for the July 10, 1996 Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting and was supported by Dahl. Motion carried, 6 -0. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes. IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Schaps declared the Open Mike portion of the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Al Robinson made a MOTION to close the Open Mike portion of the meeting at 6:38 p.m. and was supported by Dunn. Motion carried 6 -0. V. ACTION ITEMS: A. 96 -26, Continuation of Public Hearing, Shoreview Covenant Church, Ash Street (Co. Rd. J), Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Chair Schaps declared that the continued public hearing for the Shoreview Covenant Church remains open as of 6:39 p.m. Planning Coordinator Wyland stated that the Board continued this hearing in order to allow the applicant to meet with the neighborhood residents, Parks Director and Mr. Carlson with regard to several issues. Mr. Carlson and church officials were not able to come to an agreement, as it is uncertain what will be done with the remainder of the church property. The church would like to keep as many options open as possible and is willing to continue discussions with the Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 1996 • Park Board concerning a lease /purchase agreement. The church is also willing to work with the City to allow an east/west trail through the center of the property. Ms. Wyland further stated that church officials held a neighborhood meeting attended by approximately 15 property owners. According to church representatives, the majority were concerned about what type of development and activities would occur in the park area. Those answers are premature at this time because the City is only in the preliminary stages of reaching a lease agreement. City Park Board members were not present at the meeting. The applicant has addressed concerns expressed by the Board. Development of the northern portion of the property will require further City review and additional public hearings. Staff is recommending approval, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Dunn asked if the grading for the church has started. Ms. Wyland responded that the church has agreed to allow the Metropolitan Council to store pipe for the M.C.E.S. project on Ware Road /County Road J. The current grading is for that purpose, not the church building. Dunn asked if grading will disturb wetland. • City Engineer Ahrens stated that there would be no impact to the wetland. • Ms. Wyland noted that the applicant is required to post a bond, conduct soil tests and take adequate erosion measures to protect the wetland. Those requirements are part of the Rice Creek Watershed District's review and approval. The bond will not be released until the site is adequately restored. Johnson asked if any neighborhood concerns were expressed at the meeting. Ms. Wyland answered that no one has any objections to the church. The questions focused on what would be in the park. Chair Schaps asked for public comment. There was none. Al Robinson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. and was supported by Dunn. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Eldon Morrison, Project Architect, White Bear Lake, reported that there were no serious objections expressed at the neighborhood meeting. Property owners were invited to this hearing. William Johnson made a MOTION to approve the site plan review, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and was supported by Robinson. Motion carried 6 -0. • Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 1996 Al Robinson made a MOTION to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and was supported by Dunn. Motion carried 6 -0. B.96 -27, Birchwood Builders, Deerwood Lane, Country Lakes Estates, Minor Subdivision Ms. Wyland stated that when Country Lakes Estates was developed, Outlot A was required to be dedicated as a drainage easement. It is located off Birch Street at Deerwood Lane. Upon completion of the development, there was enough high land to create another building site. The developer, Mr. Rich Granger, went back to Rice Creek Watershed District and requested permission to change the plan to add another building. Rice Creek Watershed District felt the addition to be acceptable and amended the original permit, rather than requiring a new permit. The property is zoned R -1. Mr. Granger is requesting to split Outlot A into two parcels: 1) a 20,165 square foot buildable lot; and 2) a 2.8 acre outlot. The 20,165 buildable lot exceeds the City code requirement for R -1 District which is 10,800 square feet. The storm sewer pipe will be relocated. Staff recommends approval of this minor subdivision with the condition that the storm sewer relocation be approved by the City Engineer. Also, since the park dedication for Country Estates was a substantial cash dedication, staff is recommending that the park dedication requirement be further reviewed. 110 Chair Schaps asked if the street will have to be torn apart and replaced. • Mr. Ahrens responded that only a new manhole will be put in. Chair Schaps asked if there is a significant difference in the size of the proposed lot and the lots already developed. Mr. Granger, 719 Country Lakes Drive, stated that most lots are 80 feet wide and 135 feet deep. The proposed lot is larger because it sits on a curve. He intends to dedicate the remainder of the outlot to the City as pond drainage. Gelbmann asked if there is enough buildable contiguous area without wetland in the middle of the property. Mr. Granger stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District has determined that there is no wetland on the proposed lot. Robinson noted that there is a county ditch along the north lot line that is listed on the county plat. Mr. Granger stated that there is a 10 -foot easement on each side of the north lot line for the ditch. r • • Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 1996 Al Robinson made a MOTION to approve the minor subdivision with the condition that the stormsewer relocation be approved by the City Engineer and was supported by Johnson. Motion carried 6 -0. C.96 -28, Daniel Robinson, 4th Avenue, Minor Subdivision Ms. Wyland stated that Robin -Acres was platted in July 1967. It consists of eight lots that are approximately 100 feet wide and 117 feet deep, which are substandard according to today's City code requirements. The property is zoned rural and designated as rural on the Land Use Map. There are no sewer or water utilities available. Between 1967 and the present minor subdivisions were approved which added dimensions of 100 feet wide and 150 feet deep to all lots in Robin - Acres, except Lot 5. The applicant is now seeking to do the same for Lot 5 which would make it 26,700 square feet in area. Staff is recommending approval with the condition that the new parcel be legally joined with the existing Lot 5, Robin - Acres; and that the park dedication be waived. Chair Schaps asked how this situation occurred. Mr. Robinson responded that when the property was platted, a road was anticipated along the back side to the west. Originally, the units were rented. When they were sold, more land was added to each parcel, except Lot 5. The present owner of Lot 5 would like to purchase the additional area and square off the property. Don Dunn made a MOTION to approve the minor subdivision with the condition that the new parcel be legally joined with Lot 5, Robin -Acres and was supported by Johnson. Motion carried 5 -0 with Robinson abstaining. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Ms. Wyland noted that a townhome development on Apollo Drive will be reviewed at the next meeting along with Miller's South Glen off 62nd Street and Ware Road. Johnson noted that a lot of grading is taking place at that site and asked how much grading can be done before the Board approves the project. Ms. Wyland stated that one of the ponds is being regraded, but staff will check on it. VII. ADJOURNMENT • Al Robinson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. and was supported by Dahl. Motion carried 6 -0.