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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 15-21
RESOLUTION DENYING REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6966 AND 6970
LAKE DRIVE FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY TO R, RURAL
WHEREAS, the City received a Land Use Application requesting rezoning of property located
at 6966 Lake Drive (PID# 19-31-22-41-0006) and 6970 Lake Drive (PID# 19-31-22-41-0005)
for the purpose of keeping farm animals; and
WHEREAS, both parcels are currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential and the R-1,
Single Family Residential zoning district does not allow for the keeping of farm animals; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting both parcels be rezoned to R, Rural, which does allow
for the keeping of farm animals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on February 11, 2015, and
recommended that the Application be denied.
NOW THEREFORE, in light of the factors set forth in City Zoning Ordinance Section 2,
subdivision 1(E), the Council makes the following:
FINDINGS
. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of, and has been found to be consistent with, the official City Comprehensive
Plan.
Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are guided Low Density Sewered Residential
and are within the 1A: 2008-2015 utility staging area. The watermain and sanitary sewer
systems in this staging area have capacity to accommodate development along this stretch of
Lake Drive.
Rezoning to R, Rural would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for low density
sewered development.
2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area.
Present and future land uses in the area are a mix of low density sewered residential,
medium density and commercial development.
Rezoning these two parcels to R, Rural to allow for farm animals would not be compatible
with present and future land uses of the area and would be considered spot zoning. Spot
zoning is poor planning practice and is not advised.
• 3. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained herein.
If re -zoned to R, Rural, the parcels would not meet performance standards for lot width and
lot area and would be considered substandard lots. Both parcels are approximately 200 feet
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wide and 3-4 acres in size. Rurally zoned parcels require 330 feet in width and 10 acres in
size.
4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are within the IA: 2008-2015 utility staging
area. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems have capacity to accommodate
development along this stretch of Lake Drive.
5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Lake Drive/CSAH 23 is a minor arterial road. Traffic generation would not be increased or
decreased by the proposed rezoning.
BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the above Findings, the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes denies the application for rezoning of the parcels located at 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive
from R-1, Single Family Residential to R, Rural.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9 ttlay of March, 2015.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Roe ser and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Roeser, Kusterman, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none (Absent - Stoesz)
ATTEST:
Juli nne Bartell, C* Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2015
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 15-21 Denying Rezoning of
Property Located at 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive from R-1,
Single Family Residential to R, Rural
VO I REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Robert and Carol Stanek, is requesting their property located at 6966 & 6970
Lake Drive be rezoned from R-1 Single Family Residential to R, Rural for the purpose of
keeping farm animals.
BACKGROUND
• The Planning & Zoning Staff Report dated February 11, 2015 details the rezoning request. In
summary, the property owners are currently keeping chickens, goats and horses on their
property located at 6966 & 6970 Lake Drive. These animals are defined as farm animals per
the zoning ordinance. The properties are currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential and
R-1 zoned parcels do not allow for the keeping of farm animals. Only parcels zoned R, Rural
allow for keeping of farm animals.
The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on February 11, 2015. Five residents
spoke at the public hearing in favor of the rezoning. Two residents who were not able to attend
the meeting contacted City staff to offer their support of the rezoning.
Due to the concerns and issues as detailed in the Planning & Zoning Staff Report, staff does not
recommend approval of the rezoning. The Planning & Zoning Board voted 3-2 in favor of not
rezoning the property. The Planning & Zoning Board requested staff to evaluate amending the
ordinance to base the keeping of farm animals on lot size vs. zoning district.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 15-21.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 15-21