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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/1981 P&Z MinutesPlanning and Zoning .1ebruE1Y 18, .9.81 k The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M., February 18, 1981, by Chairman Bathke. Members present; Klaus, Jehnsen, Doocy, Prokop. Absent; Johnson. Mr. Bathke noted that there is a quorum present but not a 2/3's majority. The minutes of Jan. 7, 1981 special meeting were considered. Mr. Doocy moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Motion carried. Mr. Prokop moved to approve the minutes of January 21, 1981 as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Klaus. Motion carried. Mr. Schumacher reported on the actions of the Council actions on Jan. 26, 1981 noting that a Resolution had been forwarded to the Metropolitan Council in conjunction with the submission of the Comprehensive Plan for review. Mr. Prokop asked the status of the court action in conjunction with the proposed quads and Mr. Schumacher said at the present time he has not heard of any further action at this point in time. The first item on the agenda was a request for a rezone as submitted by Mr. Glenn Rehbein. Mr. Harvey Karth represented Mr. Rehbein. Mr. Rehbein had also submitted a variance request and since there is not a 41012/3's majority to vote on a rezone, Mr. Bathke suggested considering the variance first. This variance is for the splitting of the land that had been vacated as park lands in Shenandoah I. This would split that parcel of land into two lots each with more than the required square footage. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend approval of this variance for the lots splits per the survey of December 30, 1980. Seconded by Mr. Doocy. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson arrived. OD considering the rezone request, the Board took some time to read the comments from Mr. Meister and. Mr. Short they had just received this evening. Mr. Bathke asked Mr. Karth what the company's reaction was to Mr. Short's letter, particularly in the area of crossing the creek. Mr, Karth said they had pulled the cul -de -sac back to the South of the Creek. Mr. Johnson questioned the use of the land of aic HI at the present time - has there been a special use permit issued? Mr. Schumacher said that this use had been approve administratively - there had not been a special use permit issued. Mr. Johnson asked if this property is currently under litagation and Mr. Karth said, yes, a civil action. IIIThe points set forth in both Mr. Short's and Mr. Meister's letters of reviewed were discussed. Mr. Doocy moved to recommend approval of the rezone of the Glenn Rehbein proposal for LI, to include Lots 1 through 11, according to the sketch Planning and Zoning Board • pebruary 18, 1981 Pave Two plan dated Feb, 3, 1981 and that consider Lots 12,13,& 14 at a later date. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Correction on the lot numbers would be 1 through 10, Block 1, and 1 through 11, Block 2 for the LI. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a variance request for Northwestern Bell Telephone for the purchase of a small parcel of land for the construction of a building for the housing of cables. Mr. Dokken repre- sented Northwestern Bell and explained this will be a building 17'x18' and will used for equipment storage only. The land is located on Birch Street, approximately 300' West of Centerville Road. There were questions on the use of the building, will there be fencing, etc. with Mr, Dokken supplying the answers. Mr. Johnson moved to recommend approval of this variance request. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a variance request by Mr. Edward Ostrom. This request is for the placement of a garage nearer the street than the home and is an after the fact request in that the garage has already been constructed. Mrs. Ostrom explained why the building is where it is. 41, A letter from Mr. Short had been received this evening and the members ook time to read Mr. Short's comments. Mr. Johnson moved to table this request to give the City Council time to change the language in Ord. #56, Section 4.05 (I). Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Mr. Schumacher said the first question the Council will ask is does the Planning Commission agree with this amendment. Mr. Johnson said this is part of his motion. After some discussion of this matter, Mr. Bathke said he would prefer to leave the Ordinance as is and deal with this problem on an individual basis. Die The motion carried with Mr.B - -L11 e voting, No. The next item on the agenda was a variance presented by the VFW for the transfer of a triangular parcel of land from the parcel to the North of the building. The existing fence is located on the North line of the proposed parcel the variance is being considered. There was discussion on the location of the fence, the septic system and the side lot line in conjunction with the existing home on the North parcel. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend approval of this variance with the provision that the proposed new lot line with be at least 10' from the existing •home. Seconded by Mr. Doocy. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a rezone request by Mr. Augustine. This for a parcel of land located on the service road East of 135E and is for the purpose of constructing a dome building to house the manufacturing of dome home precut kits. Planning and Zoning fiebruary 18, 1981 age Three The general consensus of the Planning Commission was that lands located in an industrial park should be used for this operation. The lands suggested for the rezoning is located in an RR area and the Board felt this is not a compatable usage. Mrs. Klaus moved to recommend to the Council that Mr. Augustine be asked to consider other areas other than this since this area is RR. Seconded by Mr. Doocy. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a bill board permit by Mr. Schumbert. It would appear this meets all requirements of the City Ordinances. Mr. Johnson moved to recommend to the Council this sign permit application be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Klaus. Motion carried. Mr. Prokop moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Klaus. Aye. •