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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/1992 P&Z Minutes• CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS : April 8, 1992 : 7:00 P.M 9:30 P M. Gelbmann, Landers, Mesich, Nordine. Robinson, Schaps, Slatten : City Engineer Schneider, Planning Brixius, Staff Person Wyland PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT': ALSO PRESENT Consultant Mayor Reinert welcomed the new Board Members, briefly explaining their charge and wishing them luck. Board Member Robinson volunteered to chair this meeting of the Board as all other members were new. He stated that he would not be interested in the chairmanship except possibly as a co -chair and suggested that the Board meet prior to the next regular meeting to select a chair. All members agreed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Schaps moved and was supported by Landers to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1991 meeting of the Board. All voted aye. Motion carried. OPEN MIKE: No comments. ITEM 4 - P &Z 92 -03 MINOR SUBDIVISION - ULMER'S RICE LAKE ADDITION - JACK MINKVELD Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed the staff report and explained that this is a request to subdivide an 11,065 square foot parcel from a 2.2 acre (approximately) parcel in Ulmer's Rice Lake Addition. The property is zoned R -1 Single Family Residential and the lot conforms to the requirements of the Code. Staff would recommend approval of the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Robinson asked why the property owner was being required to hook up to sanitary sewer and was advised by Brixius that although staff recommends hook up, we can be flexible on this requirement. Robinson also asked why the existing house was not shown on the plan and was advised by the applicant that it was an oversight by the surveyor and would be on the plan submitted to Council. Mr. Menkvold, representing the property owners, was present and • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 8, 1992 indicated that he agreed with the staff report except the requirement of hooking up to the sanitary sewer. He explained that the existing well and septic system is functioning at this time and would request that hook up be delayed until the existing system fails. City Engineer Schneider suggested a time frame for hook up to the sanitary sewer, ie. two years. Schaps asked if there was any past practice to base this requirement on. Schneider stated that in the future the people in the Rice Lake development will be required to "agree" to "not object to" sanitary sewer /water "when" it becomes available before they will be allowed to split their property. Landers stated that this sounds like blackmail! Mr. Menkvold stated that the two year time frame is not unusual and he felt the property owners would have no objections to that requirement. Nordine asked why the lot was not split in half and Menkvold stated there would be no benefit in that as the rear of the property is low and wet. Mesich expressed concern that the property owner may not want to hook up to sewer and water even in two years. Staff advised that he has the option of not subdividing or accepting the recommendations as proposed. MOTION: Gelbman moved and was supported by Schaps to approve the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report except for the following modifications: 1. Parcel B shall be required to hook up to sanitary sewer and water service within two years or sooner if the on -site systems fail prior to that time. 6. Grading and Drainage can be adequately accommodated on site. 7. Future subdivision of the site would not be recommended by staff. All voted aye. Motion carried to approve subdivision request. ITEM 5 - P &Z #92 -04 SITE /BUILDING PLAN FOR ROCK GARDENS LAWN AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLY Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed this request which is to expand the existing business located at CSAH 32 (Ash Street) and east of State Highway 49 (Hodgson Road) by constructing a new 1,560 square foot greenhouse and expand the site's tree storage areas. The staff would recommend approval of this request with the conditions indicated in the staff report. Board Member Robinson stated that this site has been vastly improved over the last few years and commended Mr. Soderman on the 2 • f • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 8, 1992 good job he has done with the improvement. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Soderman explained that this proposal will generate no new employees, no additional parking needs, or additional signage. He expressed concern about providing additional parking spaces at this time and assured the Board that if the need arose he would certainly provide more parting and that he did have the space to do so. MOTION: Schaps moved and was supported by Mesich to approve the request as submitted with the conditions outlined in the staff report except for the following modifications: 1. Parking space shall be set aside for future use. All voted aye. Motion carried to approve site /building plan. ITEM 6 - P &Z 92 -05 & 06 Conditional Use Permit and Site /Building Plan for FINA Mart Planning Consultant Brixius explained that this is a request to remove the existing FINA Station on Lake Drive and 35W and replace it with the proposed structure. Staff would recommend approval with the conditions outlined in the staff report. A representative from FINA, Dan Dege was present to review the history of the proposal. He indicated that they had originally wanted to remodel the existing building and the Council said "no" they would rather see a new structure. Therefore, the proposed request. A concern was expressed by the applicant regarding the staff recommendation on signage. They did not feel it was right to consider the whole of the lighted exterior a sign and suggested that only the words FINA be considered sign. They also discussed the fact that there is an existing pylon sign that will be raised to 65', an existing sign on Lake Drive that should be "Grandfathered" approval, and then the lighted wall sign. FINA was advised that the sign on Lake Drive would not be considered "Grandfathered" as this is a new request and all signs can be required to be brought into conformance with the Code. In regard to landscaping, FINA offered to provide a double row of evergreens, 10' apart, balled and burlapped. The car wash is on the plan for concept approval only and will not be constructed until such time as sewer and water is available or the car wash water can be 100% recycled. The City Engineer agreed with and recommended this action in regard to the car wash. The old underground tanks will be removed and new ones installed. Approval for the ponding area is pending from the RCWSD. Curb cuts are greater than required by MnDOT, however, due to proposed use by 3 to s PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 8, 1992 large trucks and the nature of the access, a larger curb cut would be appropriate and recommended by the Engineer. MOTION: Mesich moved and was support by Schaps to approve Item 92- 05 Conditional Use Permit. All voted aye. Motion carried. MOTION: Schaps moved and was supported by Mesich to approve Item 92 -06 Site and Building Plan with the conditions outlined in the staff report except for the following modifications: 4. Screening shall be provided by a double row of evergreens, 10' apart, balled and burlapped. 5. The car wash shall not be constructed until such time as sewer and water is available, or an acceptable recycle system is devised to accommodate 100% of the water from the car wash. Drainage and utility plans subject to approval of RCWSD. City Council shall review /approve proposed signage for site. Delete conditions 7 & 8. All voted aye. Motion carried. ITEM 7 - P &Z 92 -07 Minor Subdivision - Bernice Blastervold Planning Consultant Brixius stated that this is a simple rearrangement of lot lines to rectify a non - conforming setback situation. Staff would recommend approval. MOTION: Mesich moved and was supported by Schaps to approve the request as submitted. All voted aye. Motion carried. ITEM 8 - P &Z 92 -08 Site /Building Plan for Nature Interpretive Center Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed the proposed request which is to construct a 10,640 sq. ft. nature interpretive center north of George Watch Lake within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes County Park Reserve. Anoka County has received a grant from the State of Minnesota to provide for this construction. Staff would recommend approval of the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report. 4 • lb PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 8, 1992 Mr. Ron Cox, Park Planner and Mr. Vern Watten, Architect from Anoka County were present to review the request. They stated that the fire chief has reviewed the request and made some suggestions they have incorporated into their plan including revising the parking area to provide access to emergency vehicles. They anticipate 2,000 user per year and are providing parking for 47 vehicles and 5 buses. In answer to questions raised by staff, the proposed building is 270' from the high water mark, septic tank and drain field will be located on the south end of the building, and the access road will be kept gravel at this time. Al Robinson stated that he felt the City was very lucky to be getting this type of facility in the Park Reserve. MOTION: Schaps moved and was supported by Gelbman to approve the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report and the following modifications: Revised parking arrangement as suggested by Fire Chief to provide for emergency vehicle access. All voted aye. Motion carried. After discussion on the item, Robinson asked if the County would be able to _provide any type of family /individual gun safety training and suggested the Park Reserve would be a good location for it. The County representatives indicated they would check on the request. ITEM 9 - P &Z 92 -09 Variance for Lot Depth - Brandywood Second Addition City Engineer Schneider reviewed this request which is to allow a 2' and 1.9' variance in lot depth for Lot 2, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, Brandywood Estates 2nd Addition. Staff would recommend approval as indicated in the staff report. MOTION: Gelbman moved and was supported by Landers to approve the request with the condition that the minimum square foot area requirement be maintained. All voted aye. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Robinson recommended that the P &Z Board meet at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 13, 1992 in order to elect a chairman, discuss length of terms, and any other items necessary for the new board members. 5 • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 8, 1992 Planning Consultant Brixius asked if the Board would consider /review the requirements of Home Occupations in a Business District. Some items may be coming before the Board in the near future and there is the potential for problems especially in the area of Lake Drive zoned Business. ADJOURNMENT: Schaps moved and was supported Mesich to adjourn that meeting at 9:30 P.M. All voted aye. Motion carried. MOTION: 6