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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/1989 P&Z Minutes• PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 13, 1989 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was brought to order by Chairman Charles Prokop at 7:02 p.m., in the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Chairman Charles Prokop, Boardmembers Alan Irwin, Robert King, Sally Kuether, Fred Chase and Al Robinson. Also present were: Councilmembers Harold Bisel, Andy Neal and Harold Bisel; City Planner, John Miller.; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Planning & Zoning Work Session, August 9, 1989 Alan Irwin moved to approve the August 9th minutes as written. Fred Chase seconded the motion and the motion was approved. Planning & Zoning Meeting, August 9, 1989 Pg. 5, in the MOTION: #1 should read: 1. A minimum of 18 five -foot b and b Colorado blue spruce and 18 2 1/2 inch dbh silver maple trees be planted adjacent to Holly Drive and landscaping to adequately screen the fenced in site from view of Holly Drive as determined by city staff. Pg. 8, paragraph 8 should read: The plans show 4.8/1,000 people, the minimum is 5/1000. Robert King moved to approve the minutes of the August 9th meeting as corrected. Alan Irwin seconded the motion and the motion was approved. Special Planning & Zoning Meeting, August 23, 1989 Pg. 1, paragraph 5, sentence should read: 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. Pg. 2, last paragraph, delete: "city is considering a code change on these items ". And add: "because the current zone is outdated ". Pg. 3, paragraph 3, the MOTION should read: Sally Kuether moved that before the convenience store with motor fuel service moves in... Pg. 3, paragraph 4, the MOTION should read: Alan Irwin moved to refer that issues of the screening fence be worked out by PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 13, 1989 • the developer and the city planner and other staff as needed. • • Pg. 3, paragraph 8, sentence should read: "Also the ponding area south of the site instead of in the rear ". Fred Chase moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion was approved. MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION, APPLICATION #89 -40, AND VARIANCE, APPLICATION #89 -44. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission wishes to purchase a parcel of land measuring 12 x 30 feet located on North Road. The owners of the property are Darwin E. Fletcher and Janet G. Clingingsmith. An existing sewer meter station was originally located on MNDOT right -of -way. At the request of the property owners (Fletcher and Clingingsmith), the land was deeded to them. This shouldn't have occurred - it was an error by the MNDOT people. When sewer construction was started in the area this summer the MWCC became aware that it had neither title nor easement to the land where the meter station was located. Fletcher and Clingingsmith are willing however to sell the MWCC this 360 square foot area. MOTION: Fred Chase moved to recommend to City Council approval of a Minor Subdivision for Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, Application #89 -40 for property located in Lot 10, Block 8 of Lexington Park Lake View Addition. for reasons stated in memorandum dated 9/5/89 by Mr. Miller. Sally Kuether seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously. Variance MOTION: Fred Chase moved to recommend to the city council granting a variance to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for an undersized lot for property located in Lot 10, Block 8 of Lexington Park Lake View Addition, Application #89 -44, based on an improper sale of property by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the fact that it is an undersized lot. Al Robinson seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. at 7:17 p.m. a 5 minute recess was called so that the boardmembers could review the minutes of the Special Planning and Zoning Meeting of August 23, 1989. Corrections of the minutes are found on page 1. 7:24 p.m. the meeting was called back to order. • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 13, 1989 REZONING REQUEST FOR RESHANAU PARK ESTATES, APPLICATION #89- 41. When Lakes Addition No. 3 was platted several years ago two outlots were left on the north end of the subdivision. These were triangular pieces of land that were unbuildable not because of physical reasons but because they did not meet minimum lot requirements. It was understood by everyone that when the vacant land north of Lakes Addition No. 3 was subdivided the two outlots would be combined with that land and several residential lots created. Preliminary and final plats have been received for Reshanau Park Estates - the vacant land to the north. The owners of the different parcels (Robertson and Uhde) have agreed to combine their parcels and Outlot A and Outlot B of Lakes Addition No. 3 will become part of Reshanau Park Estates. The problem is Reshanau Park Estates is zoned R -1X and the two outlots are zoned R -1. The plat for Reshanau Park Estates includes parts of sewer lots that would be zoned R -1. After some discussion a motion was made. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to recommend to the City Council approval of a rezoning, Application #89 -41, of a portion of Lot 1, a portion of Lot 2A, and all of 3B in Block 2 of Reshanau Park Estates from R -1 to R -1X and that approval for a rezone be granted for part of Lots 1 -3 of Block 1 of Reshanau Park Estates from R -1X to R -1 and part of Lot 4, Block 1 of Reshanau Park Estates from R -1 to R -1X because all the above lots are within two zones and the property in both R -1 and R -1X are nearly the same size. Robert King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN FOR MAIN STREET SHOPS The Planning & Zoning Board received a copy of the Tax Increment Finance Plan for Marcor Properties' Main Street Shops project. The plan was prepared by Ron Batty, the City's Tax Increment Attorney. The plan calls for payment of $200,000 to the developer on a "pay -as- you -go" basis, i.e. the city will sell no bonds and the developer will receive no money up- front. Instead as taxes are paid the developer will receive increments until the $200,000 total has been reached. The plan has been sent to Anoka County and the Forest Lake School District as required by law. Each unit of government has 30 days to comment on the plan. The period for review expires on September 11, the night the city council will hold the public hearing on the plan. • • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 13, 1989 The city council will take no action on the plan however until September 25 when it will also review the site plan. This will allow three things to happen: 1. A development agreement will be completed outlining the developer's responsibilities regarding construction, timing, fiscal guarantees, etc. The developer will be asked to agree to this document prior to city approval of the tax increment finance plan. 2. The site plan will be changed to meet the concerns that the members of the planning and zoning board had as determined at the August 23rd meeting. 3. More detail can be placed in the tax increment finance plan. The plan assumes several worst -case scenarios. Fred Chase stated that he has difficulty recommending approval of this TIF plan without receiving comments from the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Chase questioned the P &Z's authority regarding this issue, stating that this does involve dollars and he doesn't feel the board should get involved in money issues. Mr. Bisel stated that the P &Z has a higher status than the EDC. John Miller stated that the Planning & Zoning Board is required to review this because it does change the comprehensive plan of the city. Alan Irwin brought up the fact that the payback cannot be any longer than 25 years. Mr. Miller stated that this should be paid back within an 8 to 11 year period. Mr. Miller explained the TIF plan to the board. MOTION: Mr. Chase moved to recommend to City Council that the Tax Increment Finance Plan for Main Street Shops, TIF District 1 -3 be recommended for approval. It is suggested by the board that before council action is taken the Economic Development Committee has an opportunity to provide their financial expertise. Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. A copy of the TIF draft will be sent to the Economic Development Committee for their review and comments before the September 25th Council Meeting. DISCUSSION OF CONCEPT PLAN FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE DENNIS ERICKSON LAND ON ELM STREET NEAR SUNRISE DRIVE. MOTION: Robert King moved to table the Concept Plan for Commercial Development of Dennis Ericksons land on Elm Street • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 13, 1989 near Sunrise drive due to the fact that neither the applicant or someone to speak on this issue was present. Sally Kuether seconded the motion. The motion passed with a three to two vote with Mr. Chase and Mr. Irwin voting no. REVIEW OF VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FROM DISCUSSIONS OF MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 1989. Alan Irwin suggested tabling this item until all the zoning ordinances have been reviewed. Mr. Miller stated that it would be easier at staff level to introduce one large amendment. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to table reviewing various Zoning Ordinances until the Planning and Zoning Board meets in October. All P &Z boardmembers should report to Mr. Miller by September 27th with recommendations of changes. Sally Kuether seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1. Set date for meeting with Economic Development Committee, Park Board, City Council The board felt that since this is an election year, it would be best to delay meeting with all the boards until after the election, giving new boardmembers the opportunity to get acquainted. MOTION: Mr. Chase moved to table setting a date with all boards. This will be brought up again at the December meeting. Mr. Irwin seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Mr. King moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Chase seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 9:47 p.m.