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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1987 P&Z Minutes• • • Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 1987 Chairman Cody called to order the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 1987. Board members present: Prokop, Irwin, and Averbeck. Board members absent: McLean and Nelson. Also present were: Mr. Kluegel - Building Official, Mr. Miller - City Planner, Don Marier - Liaison of City Council, and Mrs. Husby - Secretary. Mr. Joyer was present but did not act in the capacity of a Board member. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - September 9, 1987 Correction in Minutes: Mr. Prokop adopted the minutes with two exceptions. 1) last page - last motion, should read Prokop seconding the motion instead of Mr. Cody. 2) a couple of typos. Mr. Cody made a motion for correction in minutes as corrected. Mr. Irwin seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Cody said, let it be noted that Mr. McLean joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m. OPEN MIKE - None BUILDING OFFICIALS REPORT: Mr. Kluegel reported the following actions taken at the Oct. 14th Council meeting. 1) Presented the 3rd quarter building report 2) Rezone of lot north of Baldwin Lake Court from ER to R -6 approved September 28th. 3) Rezone of Outlot J from R -1 to NB approval September 28th. 4) Comprehensive Land Use Plan and amendments approved September 14th. Mr. Cody said, let it be noted that Ms. Nelson joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m. SITE AND BUILDING PLAN - APPROVAL - GREENHOUSE WALDOCH FARMS Jeff Joyer and Dan Waldoch: Mr. Joyer represented Waldoch Farms who is requesting to build a 42 X 60 greenhouse at 8174 Lake Drive. This property is zoned for GB at the site of the greenhouse and the balance of this property is zoned Rural & ER. This property is also being used as a truck farm. Mr. McLean questioned future development for this area and expressed concern regarding the multiple zoning of the farm. • • He was also concerned regarding the traffic pattern and adequate parking. Mr. Joyer brought an aerial photo of the site, and explained the general development is planned to be phased in over 20 years and would include additional greenhouse space, board & breakfast, tailor shop and possibly other retail shops. Mr. foyer said he also wants to move the vegetable stand from the highway. Mr. McLean asked about the driveway going in and the parking area. Mr. Joyer explained he wants a farm nature setting and non -paved road. They want a farm setting atmosphere. Mr. McLean asked if there was a plan to open the rest of the property. Mr. Joyer said his dream is to hold the land for 70 years and the reality is to keep the property in the family. Chairman Cody asked the Staff Planner for his comments. Mr. Miller responded by saying City Code required paved driveways and parking lots in the general business district. He also stated that barrels were not acceptable for landscaping. The foundation plantings recommended in the staff report would 1) Protect the building from cars and trucks parking. 2) Provide porous surface material reducing run off from building. 3) It would improve the appearance of the building. Mr. Miller also noted that open sales lots and greenhouses were permitted uses in the GB zone. The building met all set -back requirements. Mr. Prokop commented that because it is a GB zone the driveway and parking area should be blacktoped. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to recommend to City Council approval of the site and building plan submitted by Jeff Joyer and Dan Waldoch for property at 8174 Lake Drive. The structure and other site improvements are to be as shown on plans submitted to the City of Lino Lakes in October of 1987 with the addition of: 1) Foundation plantings and edger on the north side of the greenhouse, and 2) driveway and parking lot areas surfaced with bituminous covering. Mr. Prokop seconded the motion and motion was carried unanimously. MINOR SUBDIVISION - Mike Bailey: Application 87 -25. Mr. Miller was unaware of Board procedure of having applicants present. Mr. Prokop moved to take action to go ahead on Bailey's subdivision. Ms. Nelson seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. The applicant has determined that through a surveyor's error or title error he and his neighbor to the west, each hold • title to a three foot wide strip between their properties. To rectify this and especially to get clear title, Mr. Bailey wishes to deed the three feet to his neighbors, Christopher and Cynthia Bernier. The Board members were concerned about the certificate of survey and a statement on it concerning encroachments. MOTION: Mr. Irwin moved to table this until all questions have been resolved and clerified. Ms. Averbeck seconded the motion. After considerable discussion motion and second were withdrawn. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to recommend approval of minor subdivision for Mike Bailey - Application 87 -25 contingent upon Planner's research regarding encroachments. Mr. Irwin seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. MINOR SUBDIVISION - Steve Kaiser: Ernie Apitz request for a lot split at 6524 Hodgson Road - Application 87 -26. Again, Mr. Miller was unaware that the applicant should come before the Board. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to go ahead without Steve Kaiser being present. Ms. Nelson seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. Ernie Apitz's neighbor, Steve Kaiser, owns a garage that has been determined to be partially located on Mr. Apitz's land. Steve Kaiser is interested in purchasing a parcel of property 12 X 238 from Mr. Apitz so that he owns the land on which his garage is located. Ms. Averbeck questioned whether the request would have an affect on the zoning of the land. Mr. Prokop asked the Planner to research this question. MOTION: Ms. Averbeck moved to approve the 12 foot lot split. Mr. McLean seconded this motion. There was considerable discussion regarding the location of the 12 feet and the parcels length. Motion was withdrawn by Ms. Averbeck and Mr. McLean withdrew his second. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to table this item pending clerification of the certificate of survey. Ms. Averbeck seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. • • MINOR SUBDIVISION - Ron Birch: Application 87 -27. The applicant owns 20 acres of land in the southeast part of Lino Lakes on the east shore of Amelia Lake. He has submitted an application for a minor subdivision to divide the land into two 10 acre parcels. Each parcel is buildable. Mr. Birch was present, representing himself. Mr. Miller questioned the parcel size. The land is adjacent to the lakeshore and the elevation of the lake affects land size. Mr. Birch contacted the DNR regarding the lakes elevation. That department has determined the 100 year flood elevation to be 907.1 feet above sea level. This elevation gives more than 20 acres of land in the parcel. MOTION: Ms. Nelson moved to recommend to the City Council approval of a minor subdivision for Ronald L. Birch to allow for the creation of two ten -acre parcels. Mr. McLean seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. SITE AND BUILDING PLAN - FRDY Inc. Application 87 -28. Mr. Yauk was present, representing the FRDY Corporation. Frank Damon and Bob Youck wish to construct an addition to the 60 X 80 concrete block building they own at 7090 Lake Drive. The addition is planned to measure 40 X 50 feet and will also be block construction. A stucco garage will be removed from the site and a concrete driveway extended to the new construction. Six parking spaces will he added. There were questions regarding the driveway. Plans indicated it would be gravel. Mr. Yauk said it has since been changed to concrete. Mr. Cody was concerned about stringing buildings together. Mr. McLean was also concerned about parking and driveway access. Mr. Irwin requested a more complete site plan indicating location of buildings and other zoning ordinance requirements. Mr. Cody questioned two principal uses on the same property. MOTION: Ms. Averbeck recommended approval of site and building plan for FRDY Inc. Application 87 -28 contingent upon submittal to City Council of a revised site plan reflecting Board concerns. Also, copies to P & Z members. Mr. Prokop seconded the motion and the motion was carried except for Mr. Irwin voting no. EL REHBEIN & SON SUBDIVISION - Twilight Acres 3rd Addition Application 87 -6: Mr. Joyer appeared representing El Rehbein & Son to request approval of Twilight Acres 3rd Addition. The subdivision is located on 79th Avenue and Lake Drive, south of Twilight 2nd Addition, the entire parcel is divided into 4 areas. Mr. Joyer provided historical background on • • this subdivision as outlined in his letter of October 5, 1987. Attached are letters from El Rehbein and Son Inc. requesting that the proposed plat for Twilight Acres 3rd Addition be placed on the October 14 agenda and outlining past events that have affected the five acre parcel. Board members were concerned that the plat did not meet zoning ordinance requirements and would establish precedent for other lot splits in the sewered area. Mr. Miller was concerned about losing sewer available land and sewer allocation if the plat was approved. MOTION: Ms. Nelson moved to recommend denial of the subdivision because it does not meet the zoning regulations of the ER zone. Mr. McLean seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. LAKES ADDITION #8: Rehbein and Sons Inc. request for preliminary plat approval of Lakes Addition No. 8 Application 87 -23. Mr. Joyer represented El Rehbein & Son and explained this is a replat of Lakes Addition #7. The attached preliminary plat is a revision of the preliminary reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board at its September meeting. Reference should be made to the September agenda packet for information about zoning, comprehensive plan compliance, and adjacent land uses. Mr. Cody asked Mr. Miller for additional comments regarding the staff report. Mr. Miller said the following changes were made in the plat. 1) The addition of part of Outlot A to Lot 1, Block 1. 2) Dedication of that part of Outlot A for a drainage easement. 3) Addition of five feet in width to Lot 4, Block 1, and to Lot 2, Block 2. 4) Move Reshanau Drive ten feet north providing extra depth for Lot 1, Block 2. 5) Added Outlot A from Lakes Addition No. 7 to legal description. 6) Submittal of a concept plan for the remainder of Lakes Addition No. 7. 7) Submittal of a report from the City Engineer regarding the plat. Mr. McLean asked about the concept plan for the remainder of Lakes Addition #7. Mr. Prokop stated that the conditions and concerns the Board members had with the preliminary plat have been satisfied. • • MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council approval of P & Z application 87 -23 approving Lakes Addition #8 subject to the stipulation that drainage easements be shown. Mr. McLean seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. DISCUSSION - CORNER LOT WIDTH: Mr. Irwin had asked for further information on corner lots at the last P & Z meeting. Mr. Miller has prepared a memorandum dated October 12th outlining what a corner lot is: WHAT IS A CORNER LOT? SHOREVIEW: Lot bordered on two sides by streets VADNAIS HEIGHTS: Lot bordered on two sides by streets WHITE BEAR LAKE: Lot located at intersection of two streets at 135 degrees or less. OAK PARK HEIGHTS: Lot located at intersection of two streets at 135 degrees or less. LINO LAKES: No definition WHAT IS THE FRONT OF THE LOT? WHITE BEAR LAKE: Side with the least width LINO LAKES: No difinition WHAT REQUIREMENTS DO OTHER PLACES HAVE? OAK PARK HEIGHTS: Shall have additional width to meet set backs from both streets. ROSEVILLE: 100 foot width, 100 foot depth, 30 foot setback from each street. SHOREVIEW: R -1 at 115 X 130, R -2 at 100 X 130, 20 feet wider than interior lots. VADNAIS HEIGHTS: 100 X 125 corner WHITE BEAR LAKE: 95 foot width, 105 foot width if adjacent to primary street LINO LAKES: Section 1001.08 Subd. 6 (9) of the subdivision ordinance requires corner lots to be 20 feet wider than interior lots. The R -1 single family residence district requires a 30 foot setback for all structures. The zoning ordinance also requires a 40 foot setback from all collector and arterial streets. • • MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to have Mr. Miller prepare a text amendment to the present subdivision code to define and establish widths for corner lots. Ms. Averbeck seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. AERIAL PHOTOS: At the September Planning and Zoning meeting the Board members asked the City Council to supply aerial photos for use in planning the development in the 2 1/2 acre areas. Mr. Miller has submitted a memorandum dated October 9th, outlining photo sources and costs. Board members were advised the photos would be available in 6 -8 weeks. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Prokop raised the question of site plan submittals. Mr. McLean stated that site plans should follow ordinance requirements. The Planner is to review packets to make sure they're complete. MOTION: Motion was made to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. by Mr. Cody, seconded by John McLean and voting adjourned.