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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/1989 P&Z MinutesSPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING August 23, 1989 The special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was brought to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Chairman Charles Prokop, Boardmembers Al Robinson, Fred Chase, Sally Kuether 'and Alan Irwin. Members Absent: Robert King. Also present were: Councilmembers Andy Neal and Harold Bisel; City Planner, John Miller; Civil Engineer from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Dan Boxrud; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. This meeting was scheduled to review the Site and Building Plan for Main Street Shops, Application #89 -38, and a Variance for Setback, Application #89 -43. The City of Lino Lakes has been working with Chris Ross on redevelopment of this land for more than two years and in that time two site plans have been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Board for review. The last plan was reviewed in the fall of 1988. The current plan includes 1.93 acres of land as the applicant, Marcor Properties, has purchased the residence immediately east of Main Street Shop. The applicant wishes to construct a building with an area of 20,628 square feet. The structure has been designed by the Forest Lake firm JAMB Architects and shows a facade of brick and stucco. Land is precious for this development resulting in a site plan with only 26 per cent green area including 9,500 sq. ft. in road right -of -way with considerable detail giving the appearance of a considerable amount of plant material. This has been accomplished by using landscaped islands, foundation plantings and curbing of the boulevard areas. Dan Boxrud from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson discussed the drainage issue with the board. Hugo State Bank will benefit from the drainage plan. Mr. Boxrud stated that details of the ponding area have to be worked out yet, and Rice Creek Watershed District will analyze the site. The drainage issue will be resolved between the Developer, Rice Creek Watershed District, Short Elliot & Hendrickson, Hugo State Bank, and Anoka County. Jim Winkels stated that the engineering work needs to be completed and will go before the Rice Creek Watershed District on September 13th. A letter from Anoka County was submitted to the board. The county stated that they are as anxious as anyone to remedy the situation that exists with the county's right -of -way. Anoka County stated that it would prefer only one driveway be provided and that driveway be a maximum of 30 feet in width. Mr. Winkels would like to meet with Anoka County regarding this issue. He feels that with the traffic at this site it • • SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING August 23, 1989 would be beneficial to have two driveways. Mr. Winkels hopes to convey this to the county. Jim Winkels will also discuss landscaping with the county. He stated that the county is concerned about landscaping on the right -of -way inhibiting the view from the intersection. Jim Winkels stated that thought will be taken to plant smaller shrubs to ensure visibility. The size of the parking stalls was discussed. The City of Lino Lakes Ordinance states that stalls are to be 20 feet long. Jim Winkels stated that more and more cities are going with a 18 foot length. This has to do with the fact that cars are not as big as they used to be. John Miller stated that this will be an item to be discussed as we update the City's Zoning Ordinance. The board agreed to a 18 foot parking space. The City Ordinance states that the minimum parking space should be 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. The plan shows 4.8 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. The board accepted the 4.8 /1,000 parking space. City Ordinance states that a loading berth is required for commercial sites. Jim Winkels explained that most deliveries are done through the front door and large deliveries requiring a loading dock would not be necessary. This issue was waived. After further discussion a motion was made. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to recommend to city council to move back the sign to meet the required setbacks. Fred Chase seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Sally Kuether moved to recommend to city council that Jim Winkels talk with Anoka County regarding the driveway. Anoka County is requesting that only one driveway be installed. The site plan shows two entering Main Street Shops from Main Street. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Fred Chase moved that the Developer, Hugo State Bank, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Civil Engineer reach an agreement regarding the drainage issue, and that Hugo State Bank agreed in writing before a building permit is issued. Sally Kuether seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to waive the requirements for the size of the parking stalls, number of stalls per 1,000 sq. ft. and the 15 foot setback required from the driveway. The parking stalls and driveway will be allowed the way it is shown on the plans because the current zone is outdated. Fred Chase seconded the motion, and the motion was approved • • SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING August 23, 1989 with Sally Kuether and Alan Irwin voting no. Motion passes with a 3 to 2 vote. MOTION: Fred Chase moved that the applicant meet with Anoka County to address items relating to the County's letter dated August 23, 1989. Al Robinson seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Sally Kuether moved that before the convenience store with motor fuel service moves in a conditional use permit will be addressed by the P &Z board and city council. Approval of the site and building plan excludes the convenient store. Alan Irwin seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to refer that issues of the screening fence be worked out by the developer and city planner and other staff as needed. That they come to an agreement as to the height of the fence on the south side of the building, and that the fence complies with City Ordinance. Fred Chase seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Fred Chase moved to waive the requirement to install a loading birth because in the case of Main Street Shops the need for a loading birth does not apply. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to waive the requirement of the 5 foot setback from the property line to the driveway on the south side because of the fence that is to be built. There is a hardship because of the 17 foot of property that was taken when Lake Drive was widened. Sally Kuether seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to recommend approval to the city council of a Site and Building Plan for Main Street Shops, Application #89 -38 with the stipulations of the above motions. Fred Chase seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Variance MOTION: Alan Irwin recommend to the city council approval of a rear yard variance, Application #89 -43 of 15 feet for the easterly 230 feet of the property and 20 feet for the westerly 247 feet based on Anoka County Highway Department land purchases and no- parking requirements adjacent to Main Street. Also the ponding area south of the site is unusable land and will be used for drainage. Sally Kuether seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Fred Chase moved to adjourn the meeting. Al Robinson • SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING August 23, 1989 seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.