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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/2000 Council MinutesSPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 12, 2000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATE : April 12, 2000 TIME STARTED : 5:39 p.m. TIME ENDED : 6:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT : None PLANNING COMMISSION : Commissioners Rafferty and Zych Staff Members Present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Assistant Economic Development Director, Mary Alice Divine; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel (part); Planning Coordinator Mary Kay Wyland (part) PRESENTATION OF THE LINO LAKES TOWN C�� N & DEVELOPMENT GUIDE Mr. Smyser presented the Lino Lakes Town reviewing the purpose statement and n extends beyond just commercial uses component is the inclusion of a pleasant atmosphere for next reviewed the co including restaur d Development Guide by use is the key to this design so it owntown area. Another important odation of automobiles, and creation of ing park like areas and benches. Mr. Smyser hat will accommodate more retail -type uses Council Member C quired whether senior housing could be incorporated into the Town Center. Mr. yser stated it can be a potential element in the residential area but it would need to be incorporated into that area. Council Member Dahl asked if assisted living would be incorporated into a senior housing component. Mr. Smyser stated that is, as yet, unknown and the identification of residential only indicate the number of units (density) but not the type of residential. Council Member Carlson asked if these standards will apply to other areas within Lino Lakes. Mr. Smyser stated these standards would only be applied to the Town Center. Council Member Carlson stated her understanding that this plan needs to be used in other areas as well. Ms. Divine stated the Metropolitan Council would like those standards adopted in other cities, and that may occur, and there are potential areas in Lino Lakes where these standards can apply. She noted that has not been discussed and would be a policy decision set by the Council. Council Member Carlson stated she is concerned 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 12, 2000 about that potential and would like to see the actual agreement with the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Smyser stated this would be a new zoning district and apply only to the Town Center. Council Member Carlson read language from Page 9 of the plan indicating: "Minor adjustments to the Land Use Plan are permitted at the discretion of the City Council, if the Council finds they are consistent with the intent of the Development Standards." She stated she finds that language very confining with regard to future action being limited to minor adjustments. Council Member Carlson suggested it be reworded to allow more discretion by the Council in its future actions. Mr. Smyser explained the rationale behind establishing a maximum setback as opposed to a minimum setback to allow more accessibility, a better pedestrian scale, and a pleasant pedestrian pathway. He explained that this is also one of the more controversial parts of this plan, including having the parking lot behind the building rather than directly on the street. He explained this is an unusual configuration so staff has re z' urban development and determined it is not a problem with willing d 1 Mayor Bergeson noted this is a similar configuration to e Bear Lake. Council Member Carlson stated her concerns t d construction up to 77th Avenue since there is an existing neighborho • F; ludes Mr. Vacha who wants to be informed, the open space for the McD t and whether that is consistent with the Environmental Plan or th t anticipated for the other three corners, making progress with the Tag •ac and funding source. She stated this can be an attractive project if she wished the Council had been brought into the discussion earlib p ss. Council Member Carlson stated it is her hope that issues of conc , s can�1. ositively addressed and resolved. Mr. Powell stated tsion of the road was clearly stated previously and Mr. Vacha was informed of tha `' a. ct. Mr. Smyser agreed that access to Lake Drive is a big issue. Mr. Powell concurred and commented on the impact of additional access points. He stated the City and County are in agreement with what they are requiring in that regard. Mr. Smyser next addressed the build -to lines and explained the desire to create a design for pedestrians as well as vehicles by locating building entry points. Mayor Bergeson asked if there will also be building entrances off the parking lot. Mr. Smyser answered affirmatively. Mayor Bergeson noted the business owner's concern raised if there are two points of entry due to security and the need for two cash register stations. 2 SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 12, 2000 Mr. Smyser noted the mixed use, highway, and civic district standards. He next addressed the concept of a floor area ratio, which considers the ratio between the floor area and size of the lot as opposed to the size of the building or maximum impervious area. It is desired to have high-density commercial development that would encourage higher density arrangements. Mr. Smyser stated they would like to see some type of residential uses on the upper floors of commercial buildings. Mr. Smyser noted the many illustrations and charts contained within the design standards which are extremely helpful. He explained situations where the build -to lines would not govern. The building height will be addressed in the mixed-use area with both minimum and maximum building heights. He noted the information relating to the concept of towers, an architectural feature that exceeds the height of the other buildings to create visual foci to attract people both visually and physically. Mr. Smyser reviewed the setbacks, building articulation to provide visual interest, and to define the character of the area. He commented on the importance of assuring big box �- C 3 buildings are flexible in their use beyond one type. Architectural s .. will also include exterior building materials, styles, and to extend that . tail along the side and back of the building. He noted the information on r . tion, which will be encouraged, though not required. Mr. Smyser re w e Xirement for screening service areas, types of screening and its to n c �of shared parking, and on -street parking in an effort to reduce va g eas. He noted that on -street parking also separates traveling vehicles from m - dest ns. he Design and Development Guide requires a certain number of tre . e Qlot based on the number of parking stalls. He explained this sat can be considered by the site designer. Another aspect of p t��•cat = retail uses in the lower level of parking structures. Mayor Bergeson a • ab the option of underground parking areas. Mr. Smyser stated that is a definite pending on how it is accessed and is addressed in the residential section • uide. There being no further business to discuss regarding this issue, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 8, 2000. yid °tali/A_ Ry- hel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk Transcribed by: Carla Wirth TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3 Y4-- Joh Bergeson, Mayor