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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/2006 EDAC Minutes1 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE:Thursday,November 2,2006 MEMBERS PRESENT:B. Combs,J. Helgemoe,T. Vacha,J. Kuschke, M. Keller, J. Schwartz, K. Corson, K. Hansmann MEMBERS ABSENT:J. Milbauer OTHERS PRESENT:M. Divine; Jeff Smyser, City Planner GENERAL/MINUTES Minutes of September 7, 2006 were approved. Spotlight on 2030 Update Ms. Divine informed the board that a visioning forum for business was held, as well as two community forums. The business forum was well attended and the comments were generally positive at all forums.Four basic themes came out of the forums: Community, Residential and Neighborhood Development; Roads and Transportation; Commercial and Economic Development; and Community Amenities and Natural Resources. Volunteers will serve on four teams to study these categories to develop a Community Vision and Strategic Plan. Ms. Schwartz noted her disagreement with the process for selection of the teams. She had applied, but was turned down because she is on a citizen board. Ms. Divine explained that the visioning consultant wanted to have representatives from boards on the Comp Plan Task Force, and encouraged her to apply. Ms. Kuschke asked about opportunities for people to get involved throughout the Comp Plan process. Ms. Divine said there will be numerous public forums. Legacy at Woods Edge Apartments Ms. Divine informed the board about the status of the affordable housing apartments. She showed the updated elevation, and explained the issue regarding the removal of balconettes. The council has not approved the revised plan. Ms. Schwartz stated it looks better than many apartment buildings she sees. Mr. Helgemoe stated balconettes tend to accumulate belongings. Ms. Divine stated the issue will need to be studied for future buildings. Draft Master Plan for County Road J/Hodgson Road Mr. Smyser informed the board about the status of the master plan completed with Landform as the consulting planners. This plan is not driven by a developer’s plan. Any application will have to fit into the approved master plan. The city has worked with Anoka County, Ramsey County, 2 and Shoreview.He outlined the need for infrastructure, and the road and utility improvements that are necessary. The focus is the intersection and everything else is prioritized from there. Objectives of the study were to identify appropriate current and future land uses, plan for road improvements that provide good access and circulation,routing and phasing for city water and sewer, and planning for redevelopment while recognizing the existing businesses. Mr. Smyser explained the functions of the intersection and other entrances off Cty. J and Hodgson,the city street system throughout the project,and how the water and sewer is expected to occur.The east side of Hodgson has the capability of serving more commercial development, so a development scenario was included with a big box (grocery) type of development. The west side is shown with a commercial development and multi-housing (senior housing)mix. The plan has some urban scale to it, with pedestrian consideration as well as auto circulation. Mr. Helgemoe asked about current businesses and their fit. Mr. Smyser said the plan can evolve with current businesses staying in place. Ms. Divine noted that the car lot owner may be interested in selling but would like to stay in the area.Mr. Combs said this plans helps to create future value. Mr. Smyser said the county has an interim and an ultimate plan with a divided median. Over time the existing driveways will be cut off but the timing is not set. Before significant development happens, the signal must go in, but the rest will have to be worked out. If this plan is adopted by the city council, it will be folded into the Comprehensive Plan as a PUD and will be shown at an open house in November, and will go to P&Z for a first review, then the P&Z in December for a public hearing. Ms. Divine noted that this is a goal of EDAC to master plan various areas of the city that need redevelopment.Ms. Hansmann said it helps developers to know how access will occur. Ms. Keller noted it took current businesses into consideration and minimizes impact. Mr. Smyser stated the plan gives existing businesses something to work from when they plan expansion. Ms. Divine said a portion of the property would qualify as a redevelopment area, which could assist with road and infrastructure improvements. Board Appointments Ms. Divine informed the board that Mr. Milbauer, Mr. Vacha and Ms. Hansmann’s appointments to EDAC expire in December. Applications are available from Mr. Tesch. Next meeting December 7. Meeting adjourned.