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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/1994 P&Z Minutes• Planning & Zoning Board March 9, 1994 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING is ZONING BOARD MINUTES Marc ................. ................. STARTLD.::::; > >::::: ............... ............................... ............... ............................... .............. ............................... ............... ............................... ............... ............................... .............. ............................... ELKS PRESENT; SENT ................::..................................... ............................... lbmann, handers, : Mesct chose; .................. ................... .......... ............................... ann u I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rick Gelbmann made a motion and was supported by John Landers to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1994 meeting as submitted. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Landers stated that there was a public notice in the paper concerning a Dog Kennel request. Mary Kay stated that the petitioner had not submitted necessary paperwork in time to prepare a staff report so the item was delayed until the April meeting. It will be republished at that time. Al Brixius asked that an item be added under Discussion Items concerning concept plan review procedure. A. Election of Officers: Al Robinson nominated Jame Schaps for Chairman and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted aye. Motion carried to elect Jame Schaps Chairman. Tom Mesich nominated Al Robinson for Vice Chairman and was supported by Jame Schaps. All voted aye. Motion carried to elect Al Robinson Vice - Chairman. IV. OPEN MIKE: No one was present to speak under Open Mike. V. ACTION ITEMS: A. Public Hearing - Pine Ridge II, Preliminary Plat. Al Brixius reviewed the staff report and indicated that this is a continuation of the Public Hearing. The request is to plat 9.96 acres into 18 lots for an overall density of 1.8 units per acre. Mr. Brixius explained that the Park Board had reviewed the request and recommended approval of a cash • Planning & Zoning Board March 9, 1994 dedication with trails indicated in the north west and south east corner. The Developer, Rick Carlson, has submitted a letter to staff indicating that he has purchased the 10 acre parcel of property to the west and plans to located a temporary cul de sac on that site to serve Pine Ridge II until the 10 acres is platted and provides access through to Ware Road. Staff has recommended approval of the preliminary plat with conditions outlined in the January 4, 1994 staff report. Mr. Pat Thompson, adjoining property owner, was present to voice concerns regarding the drainage entering the pond to the northwest of this site. He was advised by Mr. Brixius that the flow into that pond would be controlled and that the flood plain elevation would not be increased. He indicated, after discussion, that he was satisfied with the answers received. Mr. Robinson asked if there was an overflow for this pond. Mr. Carlson indicated that the overflow was into a storm sewer to the north of the site. Mr. Carlson also stated that when the property to the west is developed, additional drainage would most likely not be directed to this pond but kept on site in existing wetlands. Mr. Mesich asked about the length of the cul de sac and tree preservation. He was advised that the City's development agreement provides for tree preservation and that city standards dictate widths and dimensions of the cul de sac. Mr. Mesich then made a motion recommending approval of the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the staff report and was supported by Al Robinson. All voted aye. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Marshan Lake Townhomes: Mr. Kirk Corsan, representing Hokanson Development, was present to discuss a proposed townhome development off Lake Drive just south of the Shores of Marshan plat and north of Aqua Lane. The area is approximately 25 acres in size and Zoned R -4. Mr. Corsan explained that this zoning would allow up to 15 units per acre, however, their proposed townhome development calls for a density of approximately 7 units per acre. A total of 204 units is proposed. The submitted sketch plan indicated an extension of Stagecoach Trail south to Aqua Lane which would be constructed as a public street. Private street would be provided to serve back to back townhome units. The private street would be 32' wide and shared driveways would be provided. The individual units would range from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet in area. Similar units are available for preview in Coon Rapids, Blaine and Andover. Average price ranges is $90,000 and up. At this time, the units in Wenzel Farms are being sold as quickly as 2 Planning & Zoning Board March 9, 1994 • they are being built and start at $100,000. e After reviewing the drawings submitted, P & Z comments included the following: - Schaps suggested having the main street run perpendicular to the lake with the units looking out over the lake. He suggested taking advantage of the natural surroundings in a more aesthetically pleasing way. He also suggested the units will probably draw a lot of golfers due to the proximity of Chomonix. - Landers expressed concern regarding run -off into the lake. Mr. Corson explained that there would be a holding pond on the north end of the property and drainage would be directed that way. - Gelbmann indicated there seemed to be a lot of impervious surface adjacent to the shoreline. He also suggested clustering the units to help break -up the impact. - Nordine stated that as presented, the units were not very appealing. - Robinson stated that he liked the setback from the lake and the park area along Lake Drive. - Mesich suggested the developer consider two -car garages with each unit. Chairman Schaps thanked Mr. Corsan for a good presentation. B. Concept Plan Review: Mr. Brixius stated that staff is considering some changes in the current Concept Plan Review procedure. Generally the P & Z has no input from staff at a concept review relating to zoning, engineering, site review, etc. because no cash has been deposited to cover even a minor review. The P & Z agreed that they would like this input included in a concept review and suggested criteria be prepared to change the existing procedures. C. Other Discussion: John Landers questioned some wetland mitigation practices outlined in the Quad Paper and pertaining to the 49/23 interchange. Mary Kay explained that plans are available in the office for review. She also explained that the new law was quite complicated and did allow varying degrees of replacement depending on the type of wetland created and the type being replaced. John Landers also suggested that the P & Z consider work sessions similar to the Council's for lengthy discussion items to help in regulating length of the regular meetings. The general consensus of the P & Z was that these work sessions work good for the Council but may not be appropriate for the P & Z. Joyce Sharpen, area resident, indicated that she likes to hear the comments made by the various Board Members concerning different items and thinks that is important to the general public. Planning & Zoning Board March 9, 1994 VI. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. •