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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/2000 Council Minutes (2)• • SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2000 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES : February 28, 2000 : 5:30 p.m. : 6:28 p.m. : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, and Mayor Bergeson : None Staff Members Present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine (part); City Attorney, Barry Sullivan Mayor Bergeson advised the purpose of the meeting is to update absent Council Members on the issues that were discussed at the last Council work session. CDBG REALLOCATION, LINDA WAITE SMITH Staff advised the County did not accept the City's allocation of CDBG Funds. The City has $12,318 to reallocate. Staff advised the City allocate the following funds to the following organizations: Alexandra House Forest Lake Area Youth Bureau City Program: 1 Septic System Ordinance City Program: 2 Native Planting City Program: 3 Preservation Development City Program: 4 ADA Park Improvements $ 2,500 $ 2,573 $ 4,000 $ 5,000 $ 6,000 $12,318 This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday, February 28, 2000, 6:30 p.m. LETTER TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUS SERVICE, LINDA WAITE SMITH Staff advised they have received a letter from the Metropolitan Council regarding proposed changes in bus service within the City. Letters have also been received from residents who are concerned about these changes. A draft letter from the City to the Met • • • SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Council was provided in the Friday packets. The letter explains how the changes will affect the residents of Lino Lakes. Staff requested Council direction regarding sending the letter to the Metropolitan Council. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to send the letter to the Metropolitan Council. A copy of the letter will be send to residents that have inquired about the changes. This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday, February 28, 2000, 6:30 p.m. STADIUM UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised a letter has been received from Mr. Babacas indicating his intent to move forward with the project. The letter also confirmed that his local representative is Mr. Vincent. Staff was directed by Council to provide an overview of the impact of a stadium within the City. Staff added that Mr. Vincent has invited City staff to a meeting with architect on Thursday, March 2, 2000. Council Member Carlson requested a copy of the City process that the applicant will have to go through to move forward with the process. Staff advised they would continue to work on a summary regarding the impact on Lino Lakes. Mayor Bergeson noted this issue will be discussed at the joint meeting with the City of Centerville. MAJESTIC PINES CHURCH REVISED PLAN, JEFF SMYSER Ms. Cindy Sherman, NAC, reviewed the revised plans that have been submitted for the Majestic Pines Church. Ms. Sherman advised the site plan has been modified to address concerns that were previously raised. Increasing the setback from Centerville Road for the building and parking allows more landscaping and a significant berm to provide some screening. The exterior finish of the building proposal includes an upgrade to a brick face. Parking areas and drive aisles have been reduced which eliminates some pavement and provides more green space on the site. SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2000 • Overall, the changes appear to create a site that is more compatible with the surroundings through the use of setbacks, landscaping and a reduction in paved surface. • Ms. Sherman stated staff did recommend approval of the site plan at Planning and Zoning. However, a complete submittal, including drainage/grading plans are needed to make a full recommendation to the City Council. Staff advised the deadline for the project is March 13, 2000. Staff expressed concern regarding time for the grading plan to be completed and reviewed by the deadline. Staff advised that if Council is comfortable with the changes in the plan, another extension could be granted to complete the plans. Mr. Gary Nordness, Developer for the project, came forward and stated the applicant is requesting approval subject to final engineering plans to be approved by the City Engineer. He reviewed the changes in the plan noting the reduction of impervious surface. He asked the City Engineer if the reduction in impervious surface allows for a better plan. The City Engineer advised that the reduction in impervious surface is an improvement. He added that other projects have been approved subject to final grading plan revisions but not to the extent that has been requested on this project. He stated the staff concern is the possibility of changes to the site plan based on the grading plan. The grading plan could impact the design of the project. Mr. Mark Finnemann, Architect for the project, stated the original plan submitted did include the grading plan. There were issues that could easily be resolved. Because the revised plan is a better plan with less impact, the grading plan should not be an issue. The applicant wants to determine the Council comfort with the revised plan. The plan is a good plan for the site and will be a good neighbor to the athletic complex. He referred to different drawings demonstrating the view of the building. Mr. Nordness stated the impervious surface on Phase I is 15%. He compared the 80% impervious surface of the White Bear Township Movie Theater. He advised the applicant has a letter from the County regarding access. The traffic will be stacked on site. Staff distributed a memo from City staff regarding the applicant's request for approval of the revised site plan. Mayor Berge son reviewed the following Council options regarding action: 1. Approval with conditions. 2. Deny the project. The project cannot come back before Council for one year. • • • SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2000 3. Table the project until the March 13, 2000, Council meeting. Tabling the project would include specifics about what additional information is needed from the applicant. 4. Obtain an additional extension from the applicant. Council Member O'Donnell advised the area will be developed eventually. He explained his thought process regarding the decision he reached. He asked how many homes could be developed on the land. Staff advised one home could be built on the site. Council Member O'Donnell asked if commercial development could be put on the site. Staff advised commercial development could occur. Council Member O'Donnell stated the City has a project from an applicant that is willing to work with the City. The land could be developed in the future with an undesirable project. He stated the applicant spoke to many neighbors about their concerns. He advised he is supportive of moving ahead with the project. Council Member Carlson clarified that three -(3) homes could be built on the site. She advised that zoning and land uses are a consideration. Staff agreed to the correction: because the site currently comprises three lots of records, three homes could be built. Mayor Berge son stated it is fair for the applicant to request Council direction before they begin the final grading plan. There being no further business to discuss regarding this issue, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on March 27, 2000. Ry-Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Of Site Secretarial, Inc.