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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1986 P&Z Minutes• PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 Chairman Doocy called to order the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 10, 1986. Members present: Klaus, McLean, Averbeck, Nelson, Prokop. Mr. Cody arrived at 7:10 P.M. Others present: Kluegel, Building Official; Schumacher, Administrator; Wuornos, Planner; and Foster, Secretary. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - AUGUST 13, 1986 Mrs. Klaus asked that on Page 3, fourth paragraph, the word "bearming" be changed to "berming ". Mr. Prokop moved to approve the minutes including this correction. Mrs. Klaus seconded the motion which carried unanimously. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT Mr. Kluegel reported the following action at recent Council meetings: - Public hearing has been set for Bob Nickelson for 9/22/86 at 8:15 P.M - Public hearing has been set for Custom Contractors for 9/22/86 at 8:30 P.M. - Public hearing has been set for Paul Wolters for 9/22/86 at 8:45 P.M. - City Council approved amending the budget to cover current cost overrun for the Comp Plan Task Force plus an aditional $3,000 to cover allthe Task Force consultant fees through completion of the project. Mr. Doocy asked the status of the sign ordinance issue which was discussed at the last P & Z meeting. From review of 8/25/86 Council minutes he understood that the City Attorney requested that the recommendations which had been made to revise the sign ordinance be put together as an actual ordinance and added to the City Code. Mr. Doocy questioned why this was requested by the Attorney in light of the fact that these recommendations were presented for a "trial 6 -month period ". Mr. Kluegel explained that the City Attorney felt that to make the recommendations enforceable, they must be included in the City Code as an actual ordinance. If deemed necessary, another amendment could be made to the code after the trial period. PAUL WOLTERS - SITE AND BUILDING PLAN Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Wolters presented the site and building plan for review explaining that the plan calls for a pole building with paved parking, cedar lap siding and some brick on the east side of building (facing Lake Drive). The pole building is proposed for the parcel between the Henry James buildings and A -Well on Lake Drive. Several questions arose as to specifics on the site and building plan resulting in the following motion. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to table consideration of the site and building plan for Paul Wolters until such time that the following issues are resolved and presented to the P & Z Board: Page Two PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 111 September 10, 1986 • • - Drainage plan for parking area. - Elevation of loading dock and four parking spots to west resolved. - Applicant consult a landscape design artist and provide a plan for minimum maintenance landscaping for a 5' depth between the parking area and the buiding. (This will require moving the building back further on the lot.) - Applicant consult the electrical utility company to either move the existing power pole from the southern edge of the property or make arrangements for the utility to come under- ground because of the potential safety problem which could result from the power power as it is presently located (in the center of driveway to the south and the proposed driveway. - Legal description should appear on the site and building plan. - Elevations should be at sea level on all documents. - A swale between the property to the south and this property should be indicated on the site and building plan. - The level at which the building will be constructed should be indicated on the site and building plan. - Tentative arrangements should be made for an escrow to assure completion of the project per City policy. (Mr. Kluegel can assist applicant.) Mrs. Averbeck seconded the motion which carried unanimously. TEXT AMENDMENT - PROPOSED ORDINANCE 06 -86 ALLOWING CAR WASH AS A AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN A GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE Mr. Kluegel explained that the Council had their first reading on proposed Ordinance 06 -86 at their 8/25/86 meeting. The Council had concerns with regard to the environmental impact of car washes, the benefits to the tax base from car washes, and the potential traffic problem with the car wash which is proposed for Lilac and Lake Drive. Mr. McLean pointed out that the text amendment to allow a car wash is a separate issue from the proposal of Mr. Otte for a car wash in the Lilac /Lake Drive area. The P & Z Board has not yet even consid- ered site and building plan for that particular car wash. He felt that the Council should recognize the fact that the proposed text amendment would allow as a conditional use a car wash in all general business zones in Lino Lakes and that the proposal was not recommended simply to accommodate one applicant's wishes. Mr. Cody stated that the traffic question that the Council had was with regard to the upcoming Otte proposal and was not germane to "car washes in general business zones ". With regard to the Council's concern as to the taxes which a car wash would generate, he felt that the P & Z does not consider tax generation for any other type of busi- ness - why would they do so only for car washes? With regard to the environmental impact of a car wash, the Board felt that gas stations and the like are allowed in general business zones and no environmental impact statement is required in these • Page Three PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 instances, so why would a car wash require such information? 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 sta- tions, 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. It would certainly appear to be arbitrary and capricious if we were to fail to amend our ordinance to include a car wash facility when we have other uses that are so much in a similar state. Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher explained to the Board that the Council sent this issue back to the P & Z Board for further information. The Board has stated why they do not wish to concern themselves with tax base and traffic counts, but if the question of environmental impact is not answered, he felt that the Council would simply send the text amendment back to the P & Z and not approve the ordinance allowing car washes. Mr. Schumacher stated that his understanding of the Council's concern was that the general business zones would include unsewered areas. Mr. Kluegel recommended that the Extension Agricultural Engineer from the University of Minnesota (Mr. Roger Machmeier) be contacted for an expert opinion regarding the environmental impact question. Mr. Otte was in attendance along with an engineer who explained the type of waste control system and drainfield system which Mr. Otte would be using. Mr. Otte explained that the City of St. Cloud pres- ently has a system similar to that which Mr. Otte will propose. The City requires that the owner pay for periodic monitoring. Mrs. Klaus suggested that the conditional use portion of the text amendment specify that the owner pay for regular pollution monitor- ing of a waste control system in an unsewered area. The Board asked that Mr. Kluegel pass on the expert opinion he receives from the University engineer for the Council's consideration at their next meeting. At this time the Board took a 10- minute break. TEXT AMENDMENT - GLARE Mr. Kluegel reported that the City Attorney, Mr. Hawkins suggested that if the City wishes to have a "glare" ordinance, it be included within the nuisance ordinance portion of the City Code. Several other cities' ordinances were compiled and presented to the Board. Page Four PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved that Mr. Kluegel put together an amendment to the nuisance section of the City Code regarding glare and return it to the P & Z Board for approval. This ordinance should include all aspects of the ordinance used by the City of Columbia Heights and become number (19) in the nuisance ordinance, number (19) becoming number (20). Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously. TEXT AMENDMENT - SURFACING AND DRAINAGE - OFF STREET PARKING The Board discussed how they would like to see the ordinance amended with regard to off - street parking. Mr. Cody drafted the amendment, which included a definition of "durable and dustless surface" for the definition section of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Kluegel agreed to put together the text amendment and return it to the P & Z Board for approval. TEXT AMENDMENT - MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Mr. Kluegel explained that he has had some difficult in the past en- forcing the parking ordinances in the City. The main problem is the issue of truck /trailer parking. The present ordinance prohibits motor vehicles exceeding a gross weight of 11,075 pounds. The Board discussed the weights of different types of vehicles and 0 whether the vehicles should be allowed in the ER district (which would include parcels of up to 5 acres). Mr. Kluegel was asked to present the P & Z Board with a list of sizes and weights of the typical trucks which the ordinance would deal with in order to place an appropriate weight restriction on the type of vehicles which can be parked in residential areas. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Mr. Schumacher explained the general function and purpose of the tax increment financing program proposed for the City. The Board had received for their review the entire package of tax increment informa- tion entitled "Development Program for Development District No. 1 ". Mr. Schumacher stated that certain variables (such as interest rates, etc.) were left blank and will be filled in for the actual public hearings for tax increment financing. He informed the Board that there is legislation pending which, if adopted, could have a negative impact on tax increment financing as a whole, therefore, the City would like to see action taken on this proposal before the legislatiVe changes. Several questions were answered and then Mr. Schumacher reminded the Board that the City Council will be responsible to carry out the program, the P & Z Board need only review the program to assure that it is consis- tent with the comprehensive plan for the City. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to adopt the Resolution stating that Develop - ment Program for Development District No. 1 is consistent with the Comp Plan. Mrs. Nelson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Page Five PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 410 OLD BUSINESS Status of Rice Lake Estates - In answer to questions as to the status of the Rice Lake Estates "manufactured homes" issue, Mr. Schumacher reported that the staff is putting together an amendment allowing in the R -7 zone as a conditional use "panelized, state - approved" manu- factured homes. This amendment is planned to go before the P & Z Board at their next meeting. • • Status of Building Standards - Mr. Doocy asked that the Boardmembers be prepared for the next P & Z meeting to discuss criteria for pole buildings including landscaping, berming, etc. as has been discussed recently. NEW BUSINESS General Fund Budget - The Board received a memo from the staff accountant asking for input for the general fund budget. Mr. Schumacher said that Rice Creek Watershed District has a storm water management plan to which the City can link a City plan. Because of the importance of this issue and the fact that it will be so costly and a lengthy task to put together, that this item will be raised as a separate issue from the P & Z or Comp Plan Review budgets. The Board discussed what items they would like to work on under the 1987 budget. Those items were earth sheltered homes, antennaes and solar access. Mr. Doocy and Mr. Wuornos will discuss these items and present a figure to Mr. Schumacher by the end of September, 1986. The Board unanimously agreed to continue the meeting past 10:00 P.M. Comp Plan Review Meeting - The Comp Plan ReviewTask Force will begin meeting again the third Wednesday in October, 1986. Mr. Wuornos said that his office is prepared for that meeting. Mr. McLean asked that the City have either Mr. Wuornos or Mr. Johnson (not both) promise to complete the task force review with the City. Mr. McLean felt that one planner's involvement from here through completion would help the group keep within their schedule and budget constraints. Mr. Wuornos promised that he would personally complete the task force review. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. • • RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF LINO LAKES FINDING THE CITY "S ADOPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT #1 AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR HOUSING DISTRICT #1 -1 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the City's adoption of the Development Program for proposed Development District #1 and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District #1 -1 has been submitted to the Lino Lakes Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 472A; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District #1 -1 to determine the consistency of the Development Program to the Comprehensive Plan of the City. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of Lino Lakes that the Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District #1 -1 are consistent with the City's Com- prehensive Plan and the Commission recommends approval of the De- velopment Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing Dis- trict #1 -1 to City Council. ADOPTED: J t , 1987. ATTEST: Secretary Chairman