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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/1986 P&Z Minutes• PLANNING 8 ZONING BOARD August 13, 1986 Chairman Doocy called to order the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 13, 1986. Boardmembers present: Cody, Klaus, McLean, Nelson, Averbeck, Prokop. Also present were Building Official, Pete Kluegel; City Planner, Zack Johnson; Councilmen Bill Bohjanen and Harol Bisel; and Secretary, Shar Foster. City Administrator, Randy Schumacher joined the meeting later. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - July 9, 1986 8 June 11, 1986 Mr. Prokop stated that he had requested an addition be made to the June 11, 1986 minutes stating that Custom Contractors did not have their paperwork completed in time for the June 18 comp plan meeting and therefore the P 8 Z Board did not deal with the issue at that meeting as they had arranged to do. Mrs. Klaus stated that she felt that there was an incomplete sentence which causes confusion within page three, first paragraph, of the July 9, 1986 minutes. The sentence in the minutes reads "(3) That the hard- ship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Ordinance; ". The secretary noted that this particular portion of the minutes is a direct quote from the City Ordinance. Mrs. Klaus felt that the omission of the word "when" within that sentence would help clarify the sentence. Mr. Prokop moved to approve the minutes of the June 11, 1986 and July 40 9, 1986 as amended above. Mr. Cody seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE No one was scheduled or appeared before the Board. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT Mr. Kluegel reported the following actions at recent Council meetings: July 28 - Council approved the conditional use permit and site and building plan for Wayne Scanlon's veterinary clinic per the P 8 Z recommendations. - Council approved the variance to setback for John Guse to build an airplane hangar. Aug. 11 - Council approved the conditional use permit for Lance Olson/ Muffler Doctor for an advertising sign per P 8 Z recommenda- tions. - On the first reading for the moratorium on pole buildings as requested by P 8 Z, the motion to approve died for lack of a second. - The issue of building standards was tabled by Council. Fur- ther discussion took place later during this meeting. s PLANNING 6 ZONING BOARD August 13, 1986 Page Two TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Mr. Schumacher explained the tax increment financing plan which has been put together by staff and reviewed and approved in concept by the Econ- omic Development Committee. He explained that state statute requires that the Planning and Zoning Board review the plan. This formal review is scheduled for the September, 1986 P 6 Z meeting; tonight's presenta- tion was for informational purposes. Mr. Schumacher explained some specifics of the proposed plan: The project area is in what is known as Urban Service District #2 and there are smaller districts within Urban Service District #2. - The purpose of tax increment financing (TIF) is to increase the tax base within Lino Lakes. - The plan would provide city utilities to a particular district to accommodate planned development. In order that individuals along the utility line would not be required to participate in the utility project, the TIF plan would pick up the assessments for those non- participating parties for a maximum of 10 years in economic dis- tricts or 25 years in housing districts. Should individuals along the utility line wish to participate in the future, they would be charged the normal connection charges and assessments. - The City Council would be responsible to take necessary actions to administer the tax increment financing plan. IIIMr. Schumacher asked that the Board review the material they have re- ceived regarding TIF and be prepared to review the plan to assure that it is consistent with the comp plan at the September, 1986 meeting. ULMER'S RICE LAKE 4th ADDITION Mr. Johnson stated that he has received a sketch from Ulmer Construction for a new layout proposal for their 4th addition, and has concerns specifically with regard to accessing the property to the north. Mr. Ulmer was not present to discuss the proposal and the Board did not have copies of the proposal to review. Chairman Doocy asked to post- pone this agenda item until later in the meeting. Later in the meeting Chairman Doocy asked that this issue be removed from this evening's agenda since the proposal was not available for review. BOB NICKELSON PLUMBING 6 HEATING - SITE 8 BUILDING PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE Mr. Nickelson represented his requests after being asked by the P 8 Z Board at the July, 1986 meeting to return with a more concise applica- tion package and satisfy concerns of the Planner and the Engineer. The concerns of the Engineer were addressed as follows: 1) septic system OK per Mr. Kluegel, 2) side lot setback met per Mr. Kluegel, 3) parking facilities OK and lot to be blacktopped per Mr. Kluegel, 411 4) location of septic and well OK per Mr. Kluegel, 5) surface of proposed parking area and storage behind the building class 5, 6) location of fencing shown on site sketch, 7) fencing will be screened with slats. The concerns of the Planner were addressed as follows: 1) sign will either be on building of near building per sign ordinance, 2) landscape plan appears to be acceptable per site sketch. • • PLANNING 6 ZONING BOARD August 13, 1986 Page Three MOTION: Mrs. Klaus moved to recommend to Council approval of the site and building plan for Nickelson Plumbing 6 Heating, application number 86 -21, 21233 Olinda Trail North, New Scandia, MN for property at 7540 Fourth Avenue, Lino Lakes due to the fact that the plan seems to have met all concerns of the Planner and Engineer. A six -foot chain link fence is to be erected per the submitted sketch plan; sod is to be established on both sides of the property up to the back part of the building; shade trees of 8 - 10 feet at time of planting are to be used per the submitted sketch plan; signage will be per the current sign ordinance. Mr. Prokop seconded the motion which carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to recommend to Council approval of the conditional use permit for exterior storage for Nickelson Plumbing aid Heating, application number 86 -21 with the condition that exterior storage be restricted to vehicles used in the business and a maximum of two pick -up loads of micellaneous salvage items associated with the business. Mr. Cody seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CUSTOM CONTRACTING - LAND RECLAMATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Don Nelson was present to represent this request. Mr. Kluegel explained that the City received numerous calls a couple months back regarding trucks hauling in fill to 6941 LaMotte Drive. In checking into the situation, Mr. Kluegel found that fill was being brought in without the necessary permits and also that damage had been done to the road. Custom Contractors has been in contact with the Public Works Director to satisfy the necessary street repairs. Mr. Kluegel asked to reserve the right to ask for the Engineer's inspection at a later stage in the land reclamation process. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to recommend to Council approval of applic- ation number 86 -23 from Custom Contractors for a land reclamation conditional use permit to bring fill to 6941 LaMotte Drive, as proposed and somewhat completed as illustrated on documents received as part of this application. The Building Official also reserves the right to have the Engineer inspect the site after bearming and ditching are completed to make sure this imposes no problem on ad- joining properties and assure sedimentation and erosion control. Mrs. Averbeck seconded the motion which carried unanimously. At this time the Board took a ten - minute break. PUDWILL /LIEBERAM MINOR SUBDIVISION Mr. Pudwill and Mr. Lieberam were present to answer questions regarding this request for a minor subdivision. Mr. Pudwill explained that this property is an estate owned by his wife and his wife's sister. The Pudwills wish to retain their half, while the Lieberam's wish to dispose of their half. The Pudwill half (Parcel A) and the Lieberam half (Parcel B) each have 15.9 acres. Mr. Johnson did not feel a "ghost" plat for future subdivison was neces- sary at this time; however such a plat would be recommended should either • parcel be divided in the future. PLANNING 8 ZONING BOARD August 13, 1986 Page Four Mr. Prokop asked if each parcel had at least one acre of buildable land. Mr. Pudwill said yes. The applicants were reminded that the Park Board would need to review the subdivision for park dedication purposes. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council approval of applica- tion number 86 -24, Ardell Pudwill and Phyllis Lieberam for a minor sub - division of certain property in an estate owned by the two parties be- cause this minor subdivision meets the requirements of the ordinance. The subdivision is to be divided into Parcel A and Parcel B as shown on the survey accompanying the application, each Parcel being 15.9 acres. Any further subdivision would require a "ghost" or "resubdivision" plan. Motion seconded by Mrs. Nelson and carried unanimously. Mr. Kluegel was asked to refer this subdivision to the Park Board for consideration and also to explain the next steps in the approval proce- dure to the applicant. GLEN OTTE - TEXT AMENDMENT ALLOWING CAR WASH AS CONDITIONAL USE IN GB Mr. Johnson reminded the Board that proposed Ordinance 06 -86 is an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow a car wash facility in all the General Business districts in Lino Lakes. He also stated that the GB zone appears to be the most appropriate zone for this type of business, and that the amendment would allow it as a conditional use. MOTION: Mr. Cody moved to recommend to Council that the City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding a car wash facility (automated, self- service, or full- service) as a conditional use in the general business district. The basis for such motion is that the current zoning ordinance under subdivision 15 dealing with the general business districts lists as conditional uses automobile service stations, motor fuel stations, bus and transit services, automobile and truck repair and the like. It would appear that an automated, self - service or full - service car wash facility would be within the intent of the conditional use section of the general business section as now contained in our ordinance. Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unani- mously. PAUL WOLTERS - SITE 8 BUILDING PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Wolters appeared before the Board representing his application for an amended conditional use because of intensification of business on his property and also a site and building plan review for proposed additions to his buildings. • • • PLANNING 8 ZONING BOARD August 13, 1986 Page Five He explained that currently there are two buildings on his property at 7791 Lake Drive. The northernmost building (Building A on the site plan) is planned to receive an addition to the east side of the building (facing Lake Drive) to house new office space and restrooms. This will also allow for more space within the present building to be used as shop space. The southernmost building (Building B on the site plan) is planned to receive an addition to the north side of the building. Currently Building B is rented by Mr. Wolters to a auto and truck repair company, and the proposed addition would pro- vide more interior storage space. The Board asked whether the concerns of the City Planner, as spelled out in his 8/5/86 memo regarding this issue, have been addressed. Mr. Kluegel said each item of concern has been addressed and all appears to be in order. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council an amendment to a conditional use permit for Paul Wolters, for property located at 7791 Lake Drive, per application number 86 -26, wherein the applicant requests to build an addition to Building A and Building B per the diagram accompanying the application. The exterior building material for Building A is to be rough sawn cedar on the east, north and south sides of the building. The exterior building material for Building B is to be consistent with the existing building. This amendment is recommended for approval because it will be an improvement to the existing property. All previous conditions of the conditional use permit are to remain in force. Mrs. Klaus seconded the motion which carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council approval of the site and building plan for Paul Wolters, for property located at 7791 Lake Drive, per application number 86 -26, per the accompanying site plan with the conditions that the south, east and north sides of Building A are sided with rough sawn cedar and additional trees are planted per the site plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. McLean and carried unanimously. SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Kluegel explained that recently there was a meeting held at City Hall to discuss the policy and ordinance for signs within Lino Lakes. Mr. Cody asked who attended the meeting and was told that the Economic Development Committee and Chamber of Commerce were notified and several were in attendance. A 7/11/86 memo summarizing the suggested adjustments to the sign ordin- ance and policy was reviewed by the Board. One suggestion was that the annual fee for renewal be eliminated. This is a policy issue handled at staff level. The other suggestions would amend the sign ordinance mik with regard to portable signs and temporary signs. The memo requested IOW that the proposed changes be adopted as policy for a trial period of six months, and at the end of that trial period be adopted within the sign ordinance. • PLANNING 8 ZONING August 13, 1986 Page Six The consensus of the Board was that the sign ordinance was recently revised per P 8 Z recommendations and there were questions as to why the Council asked the P 8 Z Board to review this information. Mrs. Klaus was concerned that the 7/11/86 memo requested that indi- viduals be responsible for the policing of their own "residential promotion" signs. She felt that the entire community is affected by signs and that individuals would not do an adequate job of policing. Another item within the memo suggested that all business signs be professionaly constructed and installed. The Board took exception to this statement, since they felt that the present sign ordinance con- tains definite quality standards for signs. Chairman Doocy asked that the P 8 Z Board review this matter at the end of the six month trial period. BUILDING STANDARDS TEXT AMENDMENT Mr. Kluegel explained that the July 28, 1986 Council tabled the text amendment for buildirig standards which P 8 Z recommended. Several citizens were present at that meeting speaking against the proposed amendment. SMr. McLean asked what action the Council has requested with regard to the proposal. Mr. Bohjanen stated that generally the proposal was thought to be too restrictive. Mr. Cody stated that direction came from the Council earlier this year to review the building standards, a lot of study went into the task and he felt that a well- reasoned set of guidelines has been proposed. He did not feel the proposal should be changed based on the flack from a few individuals. MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to recommend to Council that the proposed building standards text amendment remain as previously recommended by the P 8 Z Board. Mr. Cody seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Upcoming Joint Meeting - Mr. Kluegel reminded the Board that the Council, P 6 Z Board and Comp. Plan Task Force will be having a joint meeting at 7:00 P.M., August 27, 1986 to discuss several issues including the comp. plan review. Mr. Johnson said that he or Mr. Wuornos will be attending also. Anoka County CDBG Funds - Mr. Johnson informed the Board that Anoka County is planning to go over the Community Development Block Grant program and that he recommended that Lino Lakes and Centerville 0 check into the administrative end of this. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend. that Council direct staff to look into the Community Development Block Grant program through Anoka County. Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously. • • • PLANNING 6 ZONING August 13, 1986 Page Seven Glare Ordinance - In light of the fact that the funds for planner consultant work have been cut back, Mr. Kluegel was asked by Chairman Doocy to write to the initiator of the glare ordinance explaining the situation and that staff will begin working on these types of issues. Mr. Bisel asked that the P 6 Z Board put together a list of the types of issues which will now be handled at staff level, such as this glare ordinance. He also stated that he felt that the Council needs to share some of the responsibility for the budget overrun problem being experienced since the Council did not provide necessary guidance. Mrs. Klaus moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Aye.