Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1993 P&Z Minutes1 Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES deers ones ..................... ..................... ..................... Iinso ..................... .............. ordinal xiu ................ ................. ................ ................ Zan+ f Planning actor Wescsel ........... ............................... ........... ............................... ........... ............................... ........... ............................... I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: John Landers moved approval of the August 11, 1993 minutes as submitted. Tom Mesich seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. OPEN MIKE: No one was present to speak under open mike. IV. ACTION ITEMS: 93 -5 -P, Oaks of Lino, Aspen Lane, Subdivision, PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Brixius reviewed this item which is to plat a 9.32 acre tract of land into 11 single family lots. The request was continued from the last meeting of the P & Z to allow completion of a hydrology study for the area. That study has been completed and the City's Consulting Engineer TKDA has indicated that buildable areas are feasible in the plat provided: a. RCWD approved the wetland mitigation plans b. The lowest basement elevations can be raised to meet City standards - an adjustment of up to 2.5' on some lots c. The roadway elevations can be raised to provide adequate cover over proposed storm sewers. Mr. Brixius again outlined the staff report and recommended approval of the preliminary plat with the conditions listed in his report, the additional condition that a LOMR be pursued for the plat and the conditions outlined by TKDA. 1 r • Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 Mr. Kirk Corson was present representing the developer and indicated that the proposal will include on site storm water ponds. He further indicated that the proposed lots will most likely be for split level homes and that they could eliminate lot 8 and add the area to 7 and 9. Mr. Schones expressed concern regarding the addition of up to 2.5 feet of fill and was generally not in favor of allowing construction within the flood zone A. After some discussion the public hearing was closed and Mr. Gelbmann made a motion to approve the request with the following conditions: 1. 100 year floodplain elevations within the plat must be identified by the applicant. All lots must provide the minimum lot area and dimensional requirements in a contiguous area above the 100 year floodplain and wetland area or water course. This will require an amendment to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. 2. The temporary cul -de -sac proposed in the southern portion of the site should be designed with a right -of -way radius of 60 feet and a pavement radius of 46 feet, consistent with City design standards. 3. The utilities plan should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 4. The grading and drainage plans should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Rice Creek Watershed District. 5. The wetland mitigation plan should be subject to review and approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District. 6. The proposed mitigation area in the northwest corner of the property should be incorporated into the adjacent lots within the proposed plat. 7. Information should be provided regarding the water table depth in order to ensure quality development on each lot, and prevent future drainage problems. 8. The subdivision should be subject to review and comment by the City Park Board to determine preferred dedication requirements. 9. A tree preservation plan should be submitted which 2 • • Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 identifies the number, location, and types of trees which will be saved, as well as specific protective measures which will be employed during construction. 10. The City will request a FEMA Map Amendment with the developer to pay all costs incurred including time spend by City Staff. Property owners /purchasers are to be notified of the Flood Zone Classification. 11. Lot 8 will be combined with lots 7 and 9 in Block 2 . Other lots deficient in lot area will be corrected to meet the minimum standards of the ordinance. John Landers seconded the Motion. On roll Call: AYES: Landers, Mesich, Gelbmann, Schaps NAYS: Schones MOTION CARRIED TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT. 93 -16 -s, Accu -Tool, 7540 4th Ave., Site Plan Review Mr. Brixius reviewed the staff report and indicated that this is a site plan review for an addition to a metal building located in the Apollo Business Park. Mr. Jungman would like to add a 6,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing 3,100 square foot structure. The property is zoned General Industrial G -I, and is approximately 1.6 acres in size. Staff has recommended approval of the request with the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Brian Wessel was present and advised the P & Z that this particular request is an important item in relation to development in the Business and Industrial Park. Mr. Wessel explained that he has been working with the owner, Mr. Jungman, and his architect, to design a building that will meet the requirements of the Code, accommodate the existing structure, set a standard for development of the area and yet be economically feasible. EDAB has reviewed this request and believes that balance has been reached and would also recommend approval of this request. Mr. Jungman briefly described the nature of his business. He has been located in Forest Lake for approximately 19 years, owns his buildings there, and manufactures small metal and plastic parts for companies such as 3M. He has purchased the building on 4th Avenue and would like to relocate his business to this site. Mr. Schones asked if there would be any noise created due to 3 • • • Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 the nature of his business and was advised that there would be none. Mr. Mesich asked about hazardous waste and was advised that there is some but it is small in amount and handled properly. There will be no floor drains in the building so ground water contamination will not be an issue. Another question was raised concerning a sprinkler system for the building and the P & Z was advised that any existing and proposed construction would be subject to the State Building Code - at this time there would not be a sprinkler requirement. After some discussion, Ed Schones made a motion to approve the request with the conditions listed in the staff report. John Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson had some questions concerning paving the rear portion of the property due to future expansion. Mr. Brixius indicated that there could be some revision to the parking arrangement that would eliminate the need to park in the rear. He added that these modifications could be handled on a staff level, but advised that any parking area would have to be paved. C. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Addressing Accessory Buildings and Structures Mr. Brixius reviewed this item which is intended to increase the size of accessory buildings from 880 square feet in area for lots under 32,671 square feet to 1,000 square feet and from 960 square feet in area for lots 32,671 square feet to 1 1/4 acre to 1,100 square feet in area. The ordinance will also allow up to 1,100 square feet for detached garages in areas over 1 1/4 acre in size and additionally provide an increase based on the house foundation (see ordinance). Tom Mesich suggested a procedure to allow an increase from the 1,100 such as a conditional use permit. Mr. Brixius indicated that they could put some criteria together for that. Mr. Mesich then made a motion and was supported by Mr. Schones to approve the Ordinance with the addition of a provision allowing 1,100 square feet of garage area for lots over 1 1/4 acre in size and providing a conditional use permit procedure for garage size increases based on certain criteria. All voted aye. Motion carried. (Ordinance Attached) D. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Minimum Lot Area, Unsewered Lots Mr. Brixius reviewed this amendment to the Code which would require 10 acre lots for newly created unsewered properties 4 • • • Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 and provides exemption for existing lots of record which are capable of supporting on -site septic systems. Additionally, the amendment allows existing homes to reduce their lot size if the balance of the property is 10 acres in size or is serviced by public sewer. Mr. Gelbmann made a motion recommending approval of the ordinance and was supported by John Landers. All voted aye. Motion carried. (Ordinance attached) E. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Amending the City Zoning Ordinance Concerning Buildable Lot Area Mr. Brixius explained that he has provided two options for the P & Z to consider in reference to buildable lot area. The first option is based on the P & Z recommendation that all lots must meet minimum area requirements above the 100 year floodplain and wetland boundaries. The second option provides more flexibility and allows floodplain infringement on lots provided all floodplain ordinance provisions are met. Additionally up to 10 percent of the minimum lot area required may consist of wetlands, watercourses or other unbuildable land. There was much discussion regarding this Ordinance. Ed Schones indicated that the staff has done a good job with this ordinance but questioned what the long range plan is. He is very cautious in this area and believes we need better planning than there has been in the past. We have a poor flood insurance rate map and need more information concerning high water tables. Mr. Gelbmann indicated concern that people do not understand the implications of the wetland and floodplain areas. He suggested using a figure such as 90% of the 100 year flood. We need flexibility but also assurance that we do not have flooding. After some discussion Ed Schones made a motion and was supported by John Landers to continue the public hearing on this item until the October 13, 1993 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. The item will also be discussed at a work session on September 30, 1993. F. Public Hearing: An Ordinance Regulating Adult Use Activities and Businesses Mr. Brixius explained that a new public hearing is being held this evening because they had received some erroneous information from the 1987 Comprehensive Plan concerning buildable area. It has now been determined that approximately 11,209 acres are developable within the City. We can not 5 • Planning & Zoning Board Minutes September 8, 1993 prohibit against adult use activities, therefore, approximately 5% of the community has been designated as opportunity area and determined available for such uses. We have a provision for licensing adult uses which will provide a means of policing the activity is also a part of this ordinance. Mr. Schones and Mr. Schaps both commended Mr. Brixius for the work that has been done putting together this ordinance. Mr. Schaps added that the harm that can come from these types of uses if not regulated is great. Mr. Schones then made a motion recommending approval of the Adult Use Regulations and was supported by John Landers. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Ordinance Concerning Home Extended Business: This item will be discussed at the Planning & Zoning Work Session scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 1993 at 7:00 A.M. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Upon the unanimous consent of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. 6