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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 13-92
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 07-13 FOR PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the first and second readings of Ordinance No. 07-
13, amending the Section 3, Subdivision 4.Q of the Zoning Ordinance related to required
Screening, Landscaping and Buffer Yards; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 07 -13 is lengthy and Minn. Statute 412.191 provides for a city to
publish a summary of an ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the summary clearly informs the public of the
intent and effect of the ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the publication in the official newspaper ill include a notice that a full printed copy
of the ordinance is available at City Hall.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes
hereby approves the summary of Ordinance No. 07 -13, attached hereto as Exhibit A, for
publication according to State Law and City Charter.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 26th day of August, 2013.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Boc.ser and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Roeser, Stoesz, Rafferty, O'Donnell, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
u i.
e Bartell, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 07-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3, SUBDIVISION 4.Q OF THE LINO LAKES
ZONING ORDINACE ENTITLED REQUIRED SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND
BUFFER YARDS
The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to clarify existing and establish new
landscaping standards to promote high quality site development, compatibility of uses, and to
enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community.
Section 1.a. Definitions.
The definition of "Foundation Landscape Zone" was modified to better define the zone.
The definition of "Vehicular Hardscape" was added.
Section 3. Canopy Cover Standards.
The definition of Vehicular Hardscape was deleted and moved to the definition's section.
Permitted exterior storage areas where added as an exemption.
Section 4. Foundation Landscape Standards.
This section was modified to eliminate the requirements for foundation plantings on rear and
sides but requires all front and street facing sides to include plantings. This includes sides facing
private streets. Allows for trees planted within 30 feet of the building to be considered part of
the foundation plantings. The substitution ratios for smaller plant materials were changed to
simplify calculations.
Section 5. Open Areas Landscape Standards.
The substitution ratios for smaller plant materials were changed to simplify calculations.
Subpart g that establishes the requirement for areas to be landscaped was deleted and relocated to
the General Landscaping Standards section (Section 9).
Section 6. Buffer and Screen Requirements.
The screening requirement for development abutting adjacent, less intense, residential uses was
amended to clarify that screening would not be required on sides considered to be the front of a
property.
• Section 7. Boulevard Tree Standards.
Subpart a. was amended to clarify that boulevard trees are required in new residential
subdivisions.
• Subpart b. establishes the rate of planting. Single family and two family lots require one tree per
frontage. All other residential properties are subject to 1 tree per 70 lineal feet.
Subpart c. Trees are required to be planted within 14 feet of the curb /pavement line or as
determined by the City Forester.
Subpart d. Allows for City planting of boulevard trees and establishment of standard tree fee.
Section 8. Sod and Ground Cover
The section establishes the requirement for ground cover including top soil and sodding. Allows
for seeding in lieu of sod under certain cases which include single family and two - family home
construction. Also includes exception to sod/seed requirements for future expansion areas,
mulched areas and native planting areas.
Section 9. General Landscaping Standards.
Subpart a. was inserted regarding the requirement for landscaping.
Subpart b. was inserted to clarify that a landscaping plan is required for Commercial, industrial
public /semi- public, institutional and multi - family uses.
IIISubparts c through k were renumbered.
Subpart 1. was inserted to require irrigation in commercial, industrial and institutional property
landscaped areas.
Sections 10 through 17 were renumbered.
Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council on August 26, 2013
This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at
City Hall.
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