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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1988 P&Z MinutesPLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 Chairman Davd Cody called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 1988. Board members present included: Chairman Cody, Prokop, Averbeck, Irwin, and Crohn. Also present were Building Inspector - Pete Kluegel, City Enginneer - Ron Stahlberg, City Planner - John Miller, Mayor - Ben Benson, Council member Harold Bisel, and Secretary - Connie Husby. Absent: Cheryl Nelson, & Jeff Joyer 111 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Prokop requested the following changes in the minutes of the March meeting: 1. Page 4, second paragraph, third line should read ...square footage, something less than allowed on a one acre lot but more than on a city lot. Perhaps..." 2. Page 6, "Adjournment" Moved by Joyer and seconded by Averbeck to adjourn. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 10:00. Irwin requested the following changes: 1. Page 1, fifth paragraph, add "A variance would also be required because there would be no access on a public road. There would also be difficulties in fencing off or blocking a public road if the gate at Acton's property were maintained." 2. Page 5, the motion by Irwin to read "Irwin moved to recommend to the City Council that it amend the truck parking ordinance that would allow truck parking in residential zones by permit provided the following requirements are met." Motion: Prokop moved to accept the minutes as corrected and amended. Seconded by Crohn and the motion was carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE: Jim Hedlund of 1225 Rondeau Lake Road appeared before the board. It was requested by Mr. Hedlund that PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 Ordinance 14 -84 be amended to allow construction of one accessory building with the same maximum size as the three accessory buildings currently permitted in the "R" Rural district. This would allow him to build a structure with 2700 square feet. Averbeck arrived at the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Hedlund was advised the board was studying the accessory building issue for all residential districts. The issue would appear on the May 11, 1988 Planning and Zoning Board agenda. COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE PLAN: City Engineer - Ron Stahlberg reviewed the proposed drainage plan for the area near Sunrise Meadows and Second Avenue (City Council Resolution 21 -88). Stahlberg emphasized the desirability of water storage in existing natural wetlands not in small man -made ponds. He stated this drainage method would be acceptable to the Rice Creek Watershed District and would be reflected in future plats submitted in the area. TWILIGHT ACRES III: City Engineer - Ron Stahlberg reviewed this information -only item. He stated Rice Creek Watershed District had reviewed this revised preliminary plat Its board will permit four homesites in the plat. Other lots will be permitted after Lino Lakes has a comprehensive drainage plan in effect for the area. At completion of the plat 14 lots will be available as homesites. Prokop was interested that they could be useful as wildlife habitat. Averback advocated the use of prairie grasses. Chairman Cody suggested the Park Board study this issue. REQUEST FROM WILLIAM AND PHYLLIS HOULE TO REZONE LAND NEAR 8301 24TH AVENUE FROM RURAL TO GENERAL BUSINESS: William Houle appeared on his own behalf to request the rezoning of approximately 250 acres of land located east of I -35E in the northeast part of the city. He stated the land is flat and not conducive to residential development. The local economy is good and Lino Lakes should grow. Other land on I -35E is developing and growth is coming from the north. Chairman Cody asked if there was 1) an error in the orginal zoning, 2) a change in the comprehensive plan, or 3) a PAGE 2 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 change in the situation of the land that would justify the rezoning. After considerable discussion it was agreed to study the land as part of the city's continuing planning program. In addition the issue of the need for additional industrial land would be submitted to the Economic Development Committee. MOTION: Prokop moved to table the request to the August Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Seconded by Averbeck and the motion was carried unanimously. Chairman Cody directed the applicant and the staff to provide additional information to the board members before the August meeting. REQUEST FROM PAUL IRVINE FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE AND ADDITION TO A RESIDENCE AT 7425 PELTIER LAKE DRIVE APPLICATION 88 -10. Paul Irvine appeared on his own behalf and explained he wished to complete the purchase of land adjacent to Peltier Lake. Upon purchase he further wishes to construct an addition to the single - family residence located on the land. The new construction would consist of an attached garage and additional living space above the garage. Irvine requested a variance from the 75 foot setback requirement from the lake. Irvine's addition would be located behind the house, away from the lake but within the 75 foot setback. Jeff Joyer arrived at the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Board member - Prokop asked Irvine to go over the six points required by a ordinance to justify variances. MOTION: It was moved by Crohn to recommend to the City Council that a variance be granted to Paul Irvine, Application 88 -10, to allow an addition to an existing structure within the 75 foot setback requirement of the Lakeshore Management Ordinance. The applicant having justified the request as required by Section 5, Subdivision 7, paragraphs 1 -6 of the city's zoning ordinance. Prokop seconded the motion and the motion carried three to one with two abstaining. In favor were Crohn, Prokop, and Averbeck. Against was Irwin, Abstaining were Cody and Joyer. TEMPORARY TRUCK PARKING ORDINANCE: The members of the board reviewed the draft truck parking ordinance prepared by the PAGE 3 • • • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 City Planner. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Prokop. MOTION: Prokop moved to approve as submitted and amended the following zoning ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 03 -88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES BY AMENDING MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. I. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: Ordinance No. 2 of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, passed by the City Council on May 24, 1983 is hereby amended as follows: AMENDMENT: Appendix 8, Section 8, Subdivision (5) Motor Vehicle Parking In Residential Areas. A. No motor vehicle exceeding a gross weight of 11,075 pounds shall be parked or stored in a residential district except when loading, unloading, or rendering a service unless a permit that complies with the following requirements is obtained from the Building Inspector. 1. The unit shall not be parked for more than 72 hours. 2. The unit shall be parked behind the front of the dwelling. 3. No more than one permit shall be granted per residence. 4. Neither the truck engine nor any other motorized component shall be left running while the vehicle is parked. 5. There shall be a minimum of 150 feet from the unit to the nearest lot • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 line. 6. The unit shall remain connected. 7. All parking permits shall be reviewed and renewed on July 1 of each year. II. Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. 2 shall stand as initially passed and as previously amended. III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to City Charter. Passed this day of , 1988 by the Lino Lakes City Council. Benjamin G. Benson, Mayor Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Irwin seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: The board members spent some time discussing a letter written to the city by Mrs. Timmers, 1541 LaMotte Road. The members were concerned about the problems mentioned in the letter especially as they applied to planning activities in the city. MOTION: Irwin made a motion that the planning secretary respond to the correspondence. the motion was seconded by Averback. The motion was carried unanimously. • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APRIL 13, 1988 NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Cody led a discussion on the proper role of Planning and Zoning Board members. In part Cody raised the issue of "How far can we interject ourselves after the board completes its official review ?" Prokop summarized board sentiments by stating members are in a unique position. Members can cast votes, defend positions but must identify themselves as citizens outside of Planning and Zoning Board meetings. Council Member Bisel warned the members that each group and each board member is viewed by the public as part of the some cohesive unit. Public statements should be made by board members after a Planning and Zoning Board identifies whether the statement represents board action or personal feelings. MOTION: Prokop moved to adjourn the meeting and Averback to seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously and Chairman Cody declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. • •