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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1994 P&Z Minutes• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD February 9, 1994 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES ATM: TIME :START; 'TME :ENDED .... ............................... ... ............................... ......................... ............................... EMBERS > >PRESENT ar 9'j: 1;99 P.M. ........................ tinders ........................ ........................ ...................... ............................... RobinsOf, °8010 EMS ABSENT : Hesich, Sohaps SENT • City Engineer SCbn .;;..::::..::: x us:::;lannin eider, Planni Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: John Landers moved approval of the minutes of the January 12, 1994 meeting with the correction that Ed Schones be listed as present. Ed Schones seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Schones then asked if some changes could be made to the Agenda including the following: Item II Approval of Minutes, Item III Approval of Agenda, Item IV Open Mike, Item V Action Items, Item VI Discussion, and Item VII Adjournment. Mr. Schones then made a motion calling for the revision of the agenda and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Schones then had two items to add under Discussion Items - a. Length of Meetings and b. Council Minutes. III. OPEN MIRE: No one was present to speak under Open Mike. IV. ACTION ITEMS: A. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - Willow Ponds Subd. /Rezone Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed this item which was continued from the January 12, 1994 meeting of the P & Z. The request is to Rezone a parcel of property located north of Elm Street and east of Sunset from R -4 /PDO High Density Residential with a Planned Development Overlay to R -1 Single Family Residential and plat 27 lots. The property in question had previously been approved for Senior Housing, however that particular project has not been able to secure affordable financing and the purchase agreement on the property has been withdrawn. The property owner would like to pursue development of the site at this time and has therefore requested the rezoning, back to residential, and the submittal of the preliminary plat. Staff review has determined that the use is appropriate for 1 • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD February 9, 1994 the site and recommended approval of the rezoning and subdivision with several conditions as outlined in the Planning Report dated December 6, 1993. Mr. Robinson stated that this was a very nice looking plan and asked if the practice of sharing driveways was common on County Roads. Mr. Brixius explained that we try to encourage this as it is a safer arrangement on a collector or arterial roadway that has heavier traffic volume. Mr. Landers questioned the driveway standards and Kathy Nordine asked if permits had been obtained yet from the County. John Johnson, representing the developer, explained that they had discussions with the County when this project was first presented, a few years ago, and that at that time the County had no problems with the request. At this time they do not have the County permits but anticipate no problems in securing them. Additionally, driveway widths and numbers will be as determined by the County and according to their standards. Kathy Nordine stated that she would like to see landscaping included as a condition of approval. Mr. Johnson explained the landscaping plan and indicated that they will be providing deciduous as well as coniferous trees and berming along the 35W portion of the site. Ed Schones asked what had happened to the petition against the project and why had it been delayed. Mr. Landers explained that the neighbors now want to back -off from the petition. Originally they objected to the project because they wanted to see the Senior Project proceed - since this is not possible, they have meet with the developer and concur that this plan is acceptable. They would, however, like some input as to housing types and styles. In regard to why the matter was tabled, Mr. Johnson explained that when the preliminary plat application was submitted, they were under the impression that the R -4 Zoning was tied to the Senior Project. Therefore, if that project did not go in, the property was R -1. That was not the case so there was a delay necessary to allow the publication and notification time in relation to the rezoning. Mr. Gelbmann stated that he is concern about housing diversity. The Senior Project would have provided some of that diversity and he is disappointed they are not proceeding with the project. Mr. Johnson also explained that the project density is less than 2 units per acre and the average lot size is 17,000 square feet. Mr. Landers made a motion recommending approval of the rezoning from R -4 /PDO to R -1 and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. All voted aye. Motion carried. 2 • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD February 9, 1994 Kathy Nordine made a motion recommending approval of the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the December 16, 1993 Planning Report and the additional condition that Landscaping be as outlined on the grading plan dated /revised 1/94. John Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING - Pine Ridge II, Preliminary Plat The P & Z was advised that the developer had requested this item be continued until the March meeting. Mr. Brixius briefly reviewed the request which is to plat 9.96 acres into 18 single family lots. Mr. L. Thompson, adjoining property owner, was present and questioned the ponding area behind his property. Mr. Gelbmann made a motion recommending this item be continued until the March meeting as requested by the developer. Mr. Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. fj1 -5-E C. MINOR SUBDIVISION - A. LaCasse, 6609 24th Street Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this item which involves a minor subdivision to split 6.21 acres from a 40 acre parcel. Ordinance 93 -18 provides "...a habitable single family home constructed prior to July 13, 1992 may reduce their lot size to a minimum of one acre if the balance of the property results in a parcel of ten acres or more... ". Mr. LaCasse plans to sell the larger portion of the property for development. The site is Zoned Rural and is located within the MUSA Boundary. Staff has recommended approval as submitted. Mr. Schones asked why the property owner was splitting off 6.21 acres rather than 1 acre. Mr. LaCasse's son was present representing him and indicated there are some out - buildings, a septic system, and some wetlands that will be retained with the homestead. Additionally, this was determined to be the most reasonable configuration due to extensive wetlands on the site. Mr. Schones then made a motion and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann to approve the minor subdivision splitting 6.21 acres from the balance of the property. All voted aye. Motion carried. D. VARIANCE, 1049 Black Duck Court Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this request which is to allow a 4' variance from the side setback in an R -1 Zoning District. Apparently when the house was staked the survey was misread and it was assumed that a side yard easement of 5' was actually 10'. The house was therefore located on the easement line. The house is now framed and the error was discovered. A letter is on file from the adjoining property owner indicating no objection to the variance. 3 • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD February 9, 1994 Findings of Fact for granting a Variance were reviewed and are outlined in the staff report of February 10, 1994. Kathy Nordine made a motion and was supported by John Landers to approve the Variance as requested. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Length of Meetings: Ed Schones proposed that the P & Z have a "time certain" end for future meetings. This would prohibit meetings from lasting until midnight as in the case of last months meeting. Rick Gelbmann suggested that the audience and the developer be given a time limit on their comments /presentation. John Landers expressed concern that if the time for comments is limited, some people may not have an opportunity to speak. Al Robinson suggested that all Board Members consider this item and it be brought back for discussion at the next meeting. B. Council Minutes: Ed Schones asked if it would be possible to get the Council minutes sooner than in the P & Z Packet. Mary Kay indicated that she would check with the City Clerk to see if this is a possibility. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the Ilkmeeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. • 4