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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2015 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on April 8, 2015. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 11, 2015 Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the March 11, 2015 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3 - 0. (Laden and Tralle abstained.) IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:33 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) DATE : April 8, 2015 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:58 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Perry Laden, Lou Masonick, Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : Michael Hyden STAFF PRESENT : Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2015 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider amendment to PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Turnberry Crossing Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Turnberry Crossing. Ms. Larsen pointed out that after the staff report was written, she found that the original plan that was approved only included the stone or brick coming up to the base of the window, rather than the stone or brick coming up all along the top of the doorway. The developer went above and beyond what was required by building the stone and brick up to the roofline, so staff is comfortable with allowing stone or brick up to the base of the window. In response to questions by board members, City staff discussed street traffic and gave detailed information about the porous pavers that will be used in the development. Mr. Laden requested confirmation that the 3 detached units will be part of the association and not Ms. Larsen stated the units will have the same requirements as the rest of the development and will be part of the association, the only difference being that they are pulled apart. Chair Tralle stated his support for the pavers and parking stalls but preferred the stone/brick rather than the white aluminum pillars. Mr. Masonick questioned the consistency of the appearance of the units. The board discussed their desire for more color variations. The Developer, Roger Hokanson, commented that he could add more variation. Ms. Larsen remarked that she will have staff review the color selections. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m. Developer Roger Hokanson with Hokanson Construction Development, 155 91st Ave, Blaine, discussed his reasoning for choosing the white pillars over the stone/brick columns and ensured that the one unit to be built alongside the existing units will be built identical to the others. Mr. Hokanson also discussed the market and appraisals for the townhomes. Judy Domning, 418 Aqua Circle, spoke about her concerns that the amendments are going to impact the value of the existing units. Areas of concern included: • white pillars vs. stone/brick columns • change in appearance with pavers • unit colors • park or picnic area in development • construction schedule Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2015 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Trent Mastenbrook, 610 Aqua Circle, addressed concerns on behalf of the Marshan Lake Condominiums HOA as a board member of the association. Their concerns included: • pillar maintenance • guest parking • ownership of street • mailboxes Lynn Morrison, 403 Aqua Circle, discussed her thoughts and concerns. She is pleased that the board is looking at maintaining the quality of the units and likes the idea of having security mailboxes. Her concerns included pillars, the common area/park, and drainage. Mr. Hokanson approached the podium again to address some of the issues. He reassured they are only re-platting half of the development, not whole thing, and they are going to finish with the existing houses that all look identical. Mr. Hokanson explained there is no information indicating the stone/brick columns will raise the price of the houses over the white pillars. He questioned whether or not the City could decide which type of mailboxes he can use. Mr. Hokanson expressed that he is trying to keep the price down for buyers. Chair Tralle declared the white pillars seem to be an issue with everybody and asked Mr. Hokanson if we could use the stone/brick columns on the units rather than the white pillars. Mr. Hokanson explained that it is a cost issue. Chair Tralle responded that as a representative of the City, the board wants to see the best look. Mr. Masonick questioned the sturdiness of the white pillars and is concerned about them being subject to dents and damage. Mr. Hokanson offered a compromise by using half posts. The board and Mr. Hokanson discussed mailboxes and received estimated pricing information for security mailboxes from Mr. Mastenbrook. Mr. Mastenbrook indicated the post office would prefer the security mailboxes and ultimately they are more secure. While the board and staff recognized the desire for security mailboxes, they did not feel that they were in a position to dictate which types of mailboxes are required. Mr. Hokanson discussed the drainage at the end of the street. The drain was overgrown with grass and weeds and that is the reason for the flooding. Diane Hankee, City Engineer, commented that the homeowner’s association is responsible for maintaining the drains. Ms. Domning raised additional concerns about the homeowners association, which the board conveyed they do not have the capacity to resolve. Ms. Domning verified she is speaking on behalf of all of the neighbors in the existing units. Mr. Masonick requested clarification on the common area and Ms. Domning responded a picnic area was promised to the homeowners when they purchased their property. Ms. Larsen stated the landscape plan has not changed and the original landscape plan did not include a tot lot, but it did include a landscaped open space that could be used to add a fire pit or a bench. She cited no specific park features are required by the City in the Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2015 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES original plan. Mr. Laden asked if there is a timeframe for which the landscaping needs to be done. Ms. Larsen said there is not a detailed timeframe. Chair Tralle asked Mr. Hokanson if there is an estimated time for total build out. Mr. Hokanson responded he does not have a specific timeframe but the units should sell quickly. Mr. Hokanson also noted where the staging unit will be located. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) The board members discussed their concerns and preferences regarding stone/brick columns vs. the white pillars. Ms. Larsen referred to the original plan and found it included a wood support beam. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of amendment to PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat based on the following conditions, which includes two additional recommendations by the board: 1. All comments from City Engineer letter dated March 27, 2015 shall be addressed. 2. All comments from Environmental Coordinator letter dated April 3, 2015 shall be addressed. 3. All comments from Anoka County Highway Department letter (to be provided) shall be addressed. 4. A RCWD permit shall be required. 5. Sheet 1, Certificate of Survey: a. There is an existing shared access easement over the north property and the adjacent property. This easement and document # shall be shown. b. Under Zoning and Setbacks, PDO shall be changed to CUP PUD. (This shall be changed on all plan sheets). c. Perimeter (North line) setback shall be changed from 29 feet to 25 feet. (This shall be changed on all plan sheets). d. Under Comprehensive Plan, “full build out” shall be omitted. (This shall be changed on all plan sheets). 6. Sheet 2, Impervious Coverage Exhibit: a. The guest parking stalls shall not be removed. b. The guest parking stalls shall be replaced with porous pavers to meet impervious coverage calculations. This shall be noted on the plans. 7. Sheet 3, Preliminary Plat: a. The lot and block numbering shall be consistent with the Turnberry Crossing final plat. b. Building setback line along north perimeter shall be revised from 29 feet to 25 feet. c. The detail for the townhomes proposed on Lots 6, 7, 10 and 11 shall also be included. 8. Sheet 4, Grading Plan: a. See City Engineer Comments. 9. Sheet 5, Landscape/Planting Plan: Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2015 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES a. See Environmental Coordinator comments. b. The trees located on lot 3 shall be relocated. c. An irrigation plan shall be submitted and noted on the plan. d. Sod is required in the open space area and shall be noted on the plan. e. Seed mix and planting details of stormwater management ponds shall be provided. 10. Sheets C1-C3.2: a. See City Engineer and Environmental Coordinator comments. 11. Exterior Elevation House Plans a. All exterior elevation house plans shall be revised to show full brick columns on the front of the house vs. the white pillars. b. Two additional color sidings shall be submitted and approved by City staff. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 4 - 1. (Evenson voting nay.) VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Ms. Larsen provided an update of current city projects. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) Respectfully submitted, Nicole DeDeyn Community Development Assistant