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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1993 P&Z Minutes• • • CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : ;Mareh ;10, 19 TIME ;STARTED .............. ............................... ............... ............................... ............................... ............................... ME ENDED:: ................................ ............................... ............................... ............................... ................................. ............................... ....................................... ............................... SERB PRESENT: Gelb dbinson, S +XEMBERS ABBE] ALSO PRESENT !. 93 anders,;;:Mesich, ;:Nordin chaps, Schones arrell Schneider, City Engineer,; Al Planning Consultant, Mary Ray Plann ng Coordinator Brixius, 'Nyland I. Call to Order and Roll Call: Chairman Schaps welcomed new Commissioner Ed Schones and also advised the Board that Mr. Robinson has been reappointed. II. Approval of Minutes: John Landers stated that under Discussion Item C, the property was located on Lake Drive, not 2nd Avenue. With that correction Mr. Robinson moved approval of the minutes as corrected and was supported by Mr. Landers. Mr. Mesich abstained as he was not present at the meeting. All others voted aye. Motion carried. III. OPEN MIRE: No one was present for Open Mike. IV. ACTION ITEMS: A. 93 -1 -P, Pheasant Hills Minor Subdivision, Birch Street Mr. Brixius, Planning Consultant, explained that Mr. Ed Vaughan is requesting a minor subdivision to facilitate the trade of approximately 11 acres of his land off Birch Street for 8+ acres of school district property adjacent to Pheasant Hills Preserve. The proposal has been approved by the School District and is necessary to obtain fee ownership of the land prior to a revised preliminary plat consideration and rezoning for Pheasant Hills. The staff would recommend approval of the minor subdivision and land trade with no insinuation that this be endorsement of the revised concept or approval of a preliminary plat. These applications will be evaluated on their own merit and will be subject to delineation of wetland boundaries and topography and other subdivision information required with a preliminary plat. • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 2 March 10, 1993 Mr. Jeffrey Shopek of Loucks & Assoicates was present representing Mr. Vaughan, who was also in attendance. He indicated that the School District had approved the request but indicated that they would favor an even land trade - 11 acres for 11 acres. In regard to future plans for the school district property, Mr. Shopek stated that he would be addressing that item at time of preliminary plat review. The minor subdivision is needed at this time for financing purposes - the bank was not interested in having a third party (the school district) involved in the preliminary platting process. After some discussion Mr. Schones made a MOTION and was supported by Mr. Robinson to approve the minor subdivision as recommended by the Planning Consultant with no insinuation that this is an endorsement of the revised concept or approval of a preliminary plat. All Voted aye. Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REPEALING PUBLIC AND SEMI - PUBLIC USES FROM VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY. Mr. Brixius explained that this proposed amendment was prompted by a desire to introduce additional clarity pertaining to the regulations governing public and proviate parks. This proposed ordinance defines both public and private parks in Section 1. Section 2 -12 repeals various public and semi - public ( schools, parks, etc.) uses from the various zoning districts and provides for them in the PSP Zoning District. Section 13 outlines permitted uses in the PSP District and provides nursery schools and elementary schools as conditional uses. Chairman Schaps opened the Public Hearing for this item 6:55 P.M. Mr. Ken Tice of Black Duck Drive asked if the new definition related to future parks and past parks. Mr. Brixius explained that existing and future parks would have to be zoned or rezoned PSP to conform to the requirements of the new ordinance. Mr. Schones asked what was the definition of Semi - Public. Mr. Brixius explained that Semi- public references areas such as utilities and that the only difference between public and private parks was their ownership and /or control. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:00 P.M. Kathy Nordine asked if we did, in fact, have a private park in the City. Mr. Brixius explained that private parks could only be established through the PDO process. • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 3 March 10, 1993 Kathy Nordine then made a MOTION and was supported by Mr. Gelbman to adopt the ordinance REPEALING PUBLIC AND SEMI- PUBLIC USES FROM VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Proposed Ordinance Revisions 1. Wetland Delineation - Mr. Brixius explained that the purpose of this proposed ordinance amendment is to provide wetland delineation prior to preliminary plat submittal. After some discussion Mr. Gelbman moved and was supported by Mr. Mesich to set a public hearing for April 14, 1993 on this item. 2. Lot Area - 100 year flood /ordinary high water (OHW) (Country Lakes Estates Plat) Mr. Brixius explained that there is a discrepancy between City Ordinances relating to buildable land. The Subdivision Ordinance appears to allow land within the 100 year flood as buildable land while the Zoning Ordinance states that land below the 100 year flood shall is not to be included in buildable area. This conflict will be a problem in the review of the County Lakes Estates Plat - Staff will be preparing some guidelines with that plat for review and future ordinance revisions and has suggested that this plat be processed as a PDO to allow some flexibility. Mr. Schneider encouraged flexibility in the review of this proposed plat as there is an important gravity trunk sewer line that should go through this area. It has been suggested that disclosure be provided to alert buyers to the location of the OHW and /or the 100 year flood line. 3. AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ADULT USE ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESSES The Planning & Zoning Board has been asked to set a public hearing for the April meeting to provide review of this proposed ordinance. Mr. Robinson made a motion setting a public hearing for April 14, 1993 and was supported by Kathy Nordine. All voted aye. Motion carried. 4. Amendment to Ordinance - LOT PROVISIONS Staff explained that the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for an improved street accepted by the city for maintenance purposes prior to issuance of any building permits. After some discussion Mr. Mesich made a motion setting a public hearing for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO LOT PROVISIONS on April 14, • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 4 March 10, 1993 1993. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. 5. Other Discussion Al Robinson asked if there was any progress on the FINA Station. Staff advised that permits should be issued shortly for Spring construction. Staff will report on Budget Auto at the next meeting. Al Robinson stated that he has had complaints regarding the Battery & Tire Warehouse - he did talk with the Building Inspector regarding the matter. Al Robinson reported that EDAB is in the process of approving a new logo and working on a signage package. Darrell Schneider stated that the improvement of the 49/23 intersection is proceeding and a petition with 800 names has been received calling for signals at the intersection. The County has set aside funding for the project and is working with MnDot and the City. A stop sign will be installed soon. 6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Al Robinson made a motion recommending James Schaps serve as Chairman and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted aye. Motion carried. Tom Mesich made a motion recommending Al Robinson serve as Vice - Chairman and was supported by John Landers. All voted aye. Motion carried. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.