HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1995 P&Z MinutesJuly 12, 1995
6 :30 P.M.
8:45 P.M.
Herr, Johnson, Mesich, Schaps, Schones
Gelbmann, Robinson
: Planning Coordinator Wyland, Acting City
Engineer Powell, Planning Consultant Brixius,
Building Official Kluegel, CSO Officer Kenow
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE
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TIME ENDED'
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT :
ALSO PRESENT
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ed Schones made a MOTION to approve
the minutes of the June 14, 1995 meeting as submitted and
was supported by Guy Herr. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Planning Coordinator Wyland
indicated that Item A has been added under Action Items.
The agenda was accepted as amended.
IV. OPEN MIKE: There was no one present to speak under Open
Mike.
V. ACTION ITEMS:
Variance Request, Wenzel Farms Townhomes
Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this request which
is to allow a variance for 11.5' on Lots 9, 10, & 11
Block 1 Wenzel Farms 5th Addition, and a 1.4' variance on
Lot 8, Block 1, Wenzel Farms 5th Addition. The property
is Zoned R3, PUD and located south of Elm Street and west
of Lake Drive.
Ms. Wyland explained that building permits had been
issued for the group of 5 townhomes, and block work
completed before it was discovered that the buildings
were within the required 40' setback. The builder was
advised and asked to apply for a variance or alter his
plan. He has altered the plan to allow a 29.5' setback
from the right of way, however, the Ordinance requires a
40' setback. Thus the variance request.
• Ed Schones stated that the City needs to hold to the
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rules established and made a MOTION to deny the variance
request. He was supported by Guy Herr. All voted aye.
Motion carried. Mr. Johnson added that a redesign of the
buildings could provide for the useability of the
existing lot.
Mr. Corsan indicated that the two lots on the south side
could be considered unbuildable.
VI. PROPOSED DOG ORDINANCE
Officer Kenow was present to review the current dog
ordinance and the new proposed Animal Ordinance. She
indicated that the current ordinance was outdated,
disputable and did not hold up in court. She stated that
they had reviewed other ordinances within the metro area
and existing State Statutes to come up with the proposed
changes. Some of the problems currently encountered
include dogs at large and cats. She added that there
seems to be an increase in the number of people with
three (3) dogs and that the average number of dogs for
those having a kennel license is approximately five (5).
Mr. Johnson suggested we should look at the farm animal
ordinance in conjunction with this ordinance. Tom
Mesich stated that he had worked with Office Kenow on the
proposed ordinance and knows of many people who raise
show dogs that have more than two dogs. After much
discussion Mr. Schones indicated that he would be willing
to chair a sub - committee to review the proposed ordinance
and suggested public meetings to gain citizen input.
Mr. Steve Andre of 495 Ash Street was present and
expressed concerns about the proposed ordinance and the
number of dogs it would allowed. He questioned allowing
kennels and disrupting the piece and quite of the
community. He had several comments concerning the
ordinance which were noted for P & Z information.
Mr. Robert Dunn suggested that in the review of the
ordinance a matrix be provided that would compare the old
ordinance with the proposed ordinance.
After further discussion, it was determined that a
neighborhood meeting be held at City Hall, 6:30 P.M. on
August 22, 1995. The meeting will be publicized in the
local paper.
B. Review /Update of Zoning Ordinance
Planning Consultant Brixius indicated that over the last
few years a number of flaws and shortcomings have been
noted in the Lino Lakes Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
Therefore, staff is undertaking a review of the ordinance
to correct flaws, improve clarity and improve format for
ease of use and reference. He briefly outlined some of
the areas under consideration and suggested a work
session to begin review in detail.
Work Session scheduled for Friday, July 28, 1995 at 7:00
a.m., City Hall.
Mr. Robert Dunn indicated some of his pet peeves include:
1. Sodding within a reasonable time of occupancy.
2. Gravel driveways
3. Parking overnight
4. Recreational vehicle storage.
Mr. Benning encourage staff and P & Z to involve the 2020
Steering committee in the review process.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Mesich made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 P.M. and was supported by Mr. Johnson.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
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