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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1993 P&Z Minutes• • • CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : February 10, TIME STARTED 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gelbmann, Landers, Nordine. Robinson, Schaps, MEMBERS ABSENT : Mesich ALSO PRESENT City Engineer Schneider, Planning Consultant Brixius, Planning Coordinator Nylandl 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Al Robinson moved approval of the minutes of the January 13, 1993 meeting as submitted and was supported by John Landers. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. IV. ACTION ITEMS: A. CONCEPT REVIEW - Otter Creek Estates, Roger Kolstad Mr. Roger Kolstad was present representing North Suburban Development and requesting concept review of an 80 acre subdivision proposing 180 single family R -1 lots. The property is on the eastern side of I -35E just south of Cedar Street. Homes are anticipated to be valued between $110,000 and $130,000. Planning Consultant Brixius presented several preliminary comments some of which are highlighted below: - Rezoning will be necessary from R to R -1 - Comprehensive Plan indicates site as RE, Rural Expansion with utilities to be provided after the year 2010. Proposal not consistent with the Plan and may be considered "leap frog" development and possibly premature - Property is located within the MUSA - Areas within the 100 year flood plain need to be delineated as do other wetland areas. Park land can not consist solely of wetland and must be reviewed and approved by Park Board - Ordinance No. 92 -93 provides for a policy on the location of new development and states that the developer must demonstrate that any new development will be cost effective • • Planning & Zoning Board 2 Feb. 10, 1993 - Generally the subdivision design appears well - conceived however the number of lots proposed may be optimistic - Street configuration needs some modifications including orientation of lots on Cedar Street which is classified as a collector street, double frontage lots off Otter Lake, future consideration to western triangle not a part of this plat, access to the property on to the south and east, preservation of trees on site - Expansion of utilities must be approved by City Engineer In response to these concerns, Mr. Kolstad stated that they would be willing to work with the City in redesigning the plat to conform with suggestions raised. A sewer trunk is available on Cedar Street and should not create any hardship for the City in connecting to it. A well could be installed to serve the development. The DNR and FEMA have indicated that an amendment to the flood plain map may be possible changing the flood elevation from 920' to 916'. There are 4 to 8 acres of wetland and the developer would be willing to have these areas delineated at this time. Darrell Schneider indicated that the wetland delineation is very important at this time. In regard to a question from Kathy Nordine, Darrell questioned the feasibility of a well to serve the site and indicated that a system would need to be designed to serve the entire area adding that cost may be prohibitive at this time. John Landers asked what school district would be involved here and what the procedure was in notifying them. Staff advised that the property is in the White Bear School District. Chairman Schaps closed the discussion by indicating that although many concerns were expressed there was a favorable response to the proposal. B. CONCEPT REVIEW - Country Lakes Estates, Rich Granger Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed preliminary staff comments concerning this 40 acre plat. The property is Zoned R -1 and 67 lots are proposed. Some modifications have been made based on previous discussion with Mr. Granger. Generally this plat appears acceptable. The cul -de -sacs proposed are longer than required but alternatives do not appear available. Consideration of buildable area is questions as to whether to consider that area above the OHWM or the 100 year flood elevation. Staff will be discussing this matter further. Mr. Schneider explained that development of this plat is 1 • Planning & Zoning Board 3 Feb. 10, 1993 essential for the extension of the trunk sewer in the area. It will also prove timely for the development of the Living Waters Church site to the east. The proposal appears workable. Chairman Schaps closed the discussion by indicating that the request had received favorable consideration. C. CONCEPT REVIEW - K. Corson, Anderson property between Old Birch Street and Ericksons 2nd Addition Mr. Corson explained that Hokanson Development is interesting in platting a 4.6 acre parcel of property into 6 lots. According to Mr. Corson's weltand expert, the Type 1 and 2 wetland on this site may require some mitigation and will limit the platting to 6 lots. According to Mr. Corson, this mitigation process is still 1 x 1 until July 1, 1993. Access has been provided to this site from Erickson's 2nd Addition and the extension of Aspen Lane. Mr. Brixius pointed out some minor constraints involving lot depth on the corner lot, ownership of the right of way, park dedication, compliance with flood plain ordinance and wetland requirements, and possible extension of the proposed cul -de -sac. Chairman Schaps stated that in general the comments were favorable. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. PUBLIC /SEMI PUBLIC DISTRICT - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mr. Brixius presented a revised ordinance amendment for consideration. It was suggested by Kathy Nordine that elementary schools be included with Jr. and Sr. High Schools as a conditional use. Chairman Schaps agreed that all districts should be consistent. After some discussion the Board decided to hold a Public Hearing at the March 10th meeting to review the ordinance amendment. B. Al Robinson advised the Board that the Economic Advisory Board is asking the City Council to take a look at updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. C. John Landers stated that he had received a complaint concerning Budget Auto on 2nd Avenue and whether or not their operation is contaminating the ground water. It was suggested that the County may have a department to deal with such matters and Mary Kay indicated she would check into it. • IV. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.