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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1994 P&Z Minutes• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD June 8, 1994 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES MEMBERS€ € € >ABS ENT ..................... ............................... ...................... ............................... ..................... ............................... .1SO RESENT : Planning:. Schneider, I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 11, 1994 - Al Robinson moved approval of the minutes as submitted and was supported by John Landers. All voted aye. Motion carried. May 18, 1994 - Al Robinson moved approval of the minutes as submitted and was supported by Rick Gelbmann. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The Agenda was approved as presented. IV. OPEN MIRE: No one was present to speak under Open Mike. V. ACTION ITEMS: 94 -15 -V, Niel Banta, 7829 Nottingham Lane, Variance Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this request which is to allow the construction of a 384 square foot addition to the existing 528 square foot garage. Mr. Banta also has an 800 square foot storage building on his property. The property is Zoned Rural, contains 1.09 acres, and is allowed a total of 1100 square feet of garage area. Property consisting of 1.25 acres or more would be allowed an 1100 square foot garage and an 800 square foot storage building. The variance in this case is for 712 square feet of garage area. The Staff report indicated that variance requests are generally discouraged unless there is an obvious hardship. There does not appear to be one in this case. However, Mr. Banta was insistent. There is some concern that should this request be granted, the door would be opened for future, similar requests. 1 • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD June 8, 1994 Mr. Banta was present and stated that his closest neighbor has no objections to the request. He added that he could purchase an additional 20' or so from the neighbor and then have the additional square footage necessary to allow the proposed construction. However, his lot is large now, the storage building is screened by tall evergreen trees, and he would prefer the variance request. When the storage building was construction, in about 1983, it was a permitted use. (NOTE: the Accessory Building Ordinance prior to 1990 allowed an 800 square foot storage building on property from 1 to 2 1/2 acres in size in addition to an attached or detached garage). Kathy Nordine asked what the existing storage building was used for. Mr. Banta explained that he has a boat and motor home stored in the building. She also asked if he would be willing to remove that building to comply with the square footage requirements - he was not and added that you can not see the storage building from the street. Mr. Schones stated that Mr. Banta is to be commended for having such a well maintained property. However, he expressed concern at setting a precedent by granting this variance - we need to follow the rules we have established for the overall good of the community. There was some discussion concerning how this variance could be granted without setting a precedent. Planning Consultant Brixius indicated that if specific findings of fact are found that would be unique to this site it may be possible. Kathy Nordine suggested looking at the characteristics of the neighborhood - large lots, some over 1.25 acres which would allow the additional storage building, the fact that this is going from a two car garage to a three and three car garages are becoming more the norm. Chairman Schaps suggested that the P & Z take time to consider the request and what options are available and is it possible to approve without setting a precedent. After some discussion, Al Robinson made a motion recommending that Mr. Banta return to the July meeting to allow the P & Z time to consider his request. John Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. 94 -11 -P, Trappers Crossing, Preliminary Plat /PD This item was continued from the May 11, 1994 P & Z Meeting. The Public Hearing was closed at the May meeting. Chairman Schaps asked if there were any additional comments from Staff. There were none. • Mr. Corsan, representing Hokanson Development, stated that he was confused about the status of the PDO. He stated that the 2 • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD June 8, 1994 PDO tool had been used in the platting of Quail Ridge, Park Grove, and Pine Ridge. This particular plat has only four (4) lots which do not meet the R -1X area requirements. The lot width requirements are adhered to on 95% of the lots. The flexibility that is being requested is on the interior of the plat - the exterior lots all meet or far exceed the requirements of the R -1X District. If the plat is redrawn to conform to the R -1X standards, there would need to be additional street area and the exterior lots would become smaller. Mr. Corsan stated that the plan presented would look the best and adhering to the R -1X requirements would not improve the looks of the development. (He did not have a drawing of an arrangement that would meet the R -1X requirements as requested by the P & Z) The economics of the plat are indicating that the costs will exceed $38,000 per lot therefore requiring open field lots demanding a price of $50,000. The Quail Ridge Plat has lots ranging from $32,900 - 49,900 with amenities like open space and wooded lots. Al Robinson stated that when the Plat for Quail Ridge was approved there were certain requirements regarding erosion control. These requirements have not been met. Kirk Corson explained that they have cleaned the street twice and used 100 lbs. of seed and hay bales for the drainage swales. The homes in the plat were constructed in the winter and road restrictions just went off May llth. Homeowners are putting in their driveways, landscaping and should be sodding within the next few weeks. Mr. Robinson indicated that Hokansons track record was not good and the plat looks like heck. The P & Z's intention was that the plat look good and there be no erosion into the wetlands or storm sewer system or onto the streets. These are the reasons I have problems with this PDO request. Planning Consultant Brixius advised the P & Z that the PDO Classification has nothing to do with the erosion problems in Quail Ridge. Chairman Schaps stated that he believes Hokanson is shaded by the numbers - he had wanted to see what the plat would look like as R -1X. What we asked be done has not been done! John Landers asked how many lots they would lose. Mr. Corsan indicated about four which would increase the costs to over $40,000 /lot. Chris Lyden asked if the residents would have an opportunity to speak to the 47 lots that do not meet the requirements of R -1X Zoning. Chairman Schaps stated that the Public Hearing had been closed at the last meeting. Al Robinson then made a MOTION to deny the preliminary plat and PDO as presented. John Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. 3 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD June 8, 1994 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. MUSA AMENDMENT: Al Brixius advised the P & Z that staff would be meeting next week with the Metro Council to discuss a MUSA Amendment. We may be seeking an arrangement similar to Lakeville's where the MUSA Areas is held in a banking type arrangement. This Amendment will set framework for an updating of the Comprehensive Plan as outlined in the report dated June 2, 1994. Ed Schones stated that the report presented was a top notch piece of work. Mr. Robinson stated that Lino Lakes is unique in several aspects - large park areas cutting through center of the community, extensive wetlands, City Charter constraints. Mr. Landers asked if this item was open to public discussion. Chairman Schaps stated - not at this time. Mr. Landers added that there is a group of citizens, himself included, who would like to see a new Citizen Survey done to see what direction the citizens want the City to go. Al Brixius stated that a full comprehensive plan revision will address many issues, including sewer, water, transportation, zoning. The Council has directed staff to pursue these discussions with the Metro Council. Diana Turner of 7404 Sunset was present and stated that she is interested in what is going on for the future of Lino Lakes. She is interested in volunteering to help in the process and thinks a Citizen Survey would be a good idea. Chairman Schaps suggested she make this request to the Council as the P & Z is only an advisory body. Al Robinson asked what are the chances of getting a banking type system approved by the Metro Council. Mr. Brixius indicated that he would know more after next week. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. 4