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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/1995 P&Z Minutes• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD August 9, 1995 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : August 9, 1995 STARTED : 6:40 p.m. TIME ENDED : 7:20 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gelbmann, Herr, Mesich, Robinson, MEMBERS ABSENT : Johnson, Schaps, Schones ALSO PRESENT Planning Consultant Brixius, Acting City Engineer Powell and Recording Secretary McLaurin. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Guy Herr made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1995 meeting as submitted and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair Pro -tem Robinson indicated there were no changes to the agenda. IV. OPEN MIKE: Chair Pro -tem declared the Open Mike portion of the meeting opened at 6:41 p.m. Ms. Nieves Colon addressed the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the notice she received regarding stock piling south of Pineridge. Chair Pro -tem indicated this item is on the agenda and would be addressed later in the meeting. Hearing no further comments under Open Mike, Chair Pro - tem Robinson closed the Open Mike portion of the meeting at 6:43 p.m. V. PLANNING ITEMS: A. 95 -23 -S, Centennial School District, Minor Subdivision, Elm Street Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed the request for a minor subdivision. Centennial School District #12 is in the process of preparing a bond issue for construction of a new school on property owned by the District north of Elm Street. Mr. Brixius indicated the property to be subdivided is Zoned R -1 and indicated as single family residential on the City's 1990 Land Use Map. The property owned by the School District is Zoned Public /Semi Public and adjoins the parcels to be subdivided. He noted at some point in the future, should the bond issued be approved, the • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD August 9, 1995 School District will be required to rezone the newly acquired parcels and obtain a conditional use permit to allow construction of the new school. Mr. Brixius indicated staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision request with the following conditions: 1. The narrow strip of property to the east on Parcel B should be added to the parcel directly south of it to avoid confusion should the piece be split at a future date. These lots are currently two separate parcels of record owned by Mr. Leonard Thoeny. 2. The Park Dedication fee shall be waived on this minor subdivision. 3. Parcel G is not included in this request as it is a separate parcel of record and no subdivision is required. 4. After conveyance of land, the School District will combine all parcels and supply a revised survey illustrating one parcel. Chair Pro -tem Robinson asked about the discrepancy of two feet in the survey. The applicant indicated he is unsure how the discrepancy occurred, the stakes have been moved several times. Chair Pro -tem inquired if the School District will be utilizing the strip of narrow land. The applicant indicated they are in negotiation to acquire the land east of these parcels. Also the School District is completing acquisition of land to the north near the industrial park. Chair Pro -tem Robinson indicated the desire of the Economic Development Committee is to keep that area industrial. Mr. Herr inquired if the School District did not obtain the land to the east, what would they do. The applicant indicated he was unsure, but believed no one would want to live in the middle of the school's property. The School District would own property to the north, east, south and west of that parcel. Chair Pro -tem Robinson reiterated the Board's concern with the parcels being combined into School District property, due to no street access. The applicant indicated it would be the desire of the School District to combine all the parcels. Mr. Mesich inquired if rezoning would be necessary. 2 • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD August 9, 1995 Mr.Brixius indicated when the plan comes into effect the land would need to be zoned Public /Semi Public. Currently the City is only looking for legal description of the land, if buildings are proposed, then the rezoning would need to be done. Rick Gelbmann made a MOTION to approve application 95-23 - S, Centennial School District, Minor Subdivision, Elm Street with the four stated conditions and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. 95 -24 -C, R. Carlson, Conditional Use Permit for stockpile of dirt south of Pineridqe II and III. Planning Consultant Brixius briefly reviewed the staff report outlining the request for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 4, Subdivision 33 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Brixius reported the request is to excavate (deepen), the rear yard swale in Pineridge II and III to allow lookout style homes rather than the original full basement ramblers and stockpile the excavated material to the south for future use. The amount of material to be regraded and stockpiled is approximately 7,000 cubic yards. • Mr. Brixius indicated staff recommends approval with the • following conditions: 1. Side slopes shall not be steeper than a 3:1 slope. 2. Height of the stockpile shall not exceed 6 feet. 3. Side slopes shall be seeded and mulched to prevent erosion. 4. Stockpile shall be monitored by owner and kept free of weeds. Chair Pro -tem Robinson inquired as to how far it would be from the rear lots to the stockpile. Mr. Brixius indicated it would be slightly over 100 feet. Chair Pro -tem Robinson inquired as to how long the stockpile would be there. Mr. Ted Matke, the applicant, indicated it would be there for approximately two years, or until the MUSA line changes. Chair Pro -tem Robinson inquired what the stockpile would be used for. Mr. Makte indicated it would be used for top soil. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD August 9, 1995 • Mr. Mesich inquired as to the current land use. Mr. Maki indicated the land is unused farm land. • • Mr. Herr expressed concern with condition number four, he wondered how the stockpile would be kept weed free. Acting City Engineer Powell indicated the condition is in place to prevent the stockpile from becoming unsightly. Mr. Brixius indicated this would assure incoming residents they would not have an unsightly view. Chair Pro -tem Robinson OPENED the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. Ms. Colon indicated she had received a notice in regard to this Conditional Use Permit. She indicated she had no immediate concerns, if the stockpile would be seeded and cared for. She also noted if it is for the use of the development she is not opposed. Ms. Colon expressed concern with any health hazards the stockpile would propose for the area children, she suggested there be some restrictions to prevent this. Ms. Colon encouraged the City to assure that if the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit are not followed that there be enforcement by the City. Ms. Neuvez was concerned with the effect the stockpile would have on the market value of her home and the surrounding homes. Chair Pro -tem Robinson CLOSED the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Acting City Engineer Powell noted he had received a letter from a resident indicating the hours of operation had not been observed, the workers were operating outside the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Chair Pro -tem Robinson indicated this concern could be addressed in an additional condition. Chair Pro -tem Robinson inquired as to when the applicant would like to start. Mr. Matke indicated as soon as they have Council approval they will begin, since the seeding season is coming to an end. Mr. Mesich inquired if the land had been delineated for wetlands. Mr. Matke indicated the land had been delineated and the stockpile will not be near the wetlands. Mr. Mesich also expressed concern for condition number four. Mr. Powell indicated perhaps the condition could be reworded to state, "vegetation consistent with 4 • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD August 9, 1995 surrounding vegetation ". Rick Gelbmann made a MOTION to approve Application 95-24 - C, R. Carlson, Conditional Use Permit for stockpile of dirt south of Pineridge II and III with the following conditions: 1. Side slopes shall not be steeper than a 3:1 slope. 2. Height of the stockpile shall not exceed 6 feet. 3. Side slopes shall be seeded an mulched to prevent erosion. 4. Stockpile shall be monitored by owner and vegetation kept consistent with surrounding vegetation. 5. Hours of operation 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, with no work on Sundays, be adhere to. Tom Mesich seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION: A work session was set for September 1, 1995 at 7:00 a.m. Chair Pro -tem Robinson requested a reminder notice be sent to the Commissioners. Chair Pro -tem Robinson indicated he had seen a stockpile on the corner of Hodgson Road and Birch. Mr. Powell indicated he has been investigating the issue and has contacted the Forest Lake Contracting regarding a Conditional Use Permit. He noted he also contacted Ms. Wyland regarding the issue. VII. ADJOURNMENT: Tom Mesich made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting 7:20 p.m. and was supported by Rick Gelbmann. All voted aye. Motion carried. 5