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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2015 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 September 9, 2015. II. APROVAL OF AGENDA Discussion Item A. Rush Line Corridor Update was moved to take place after Open Mike and before Action Items. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 12, 2015 Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve the August 12, 2015 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Kassner and Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. Dylan Lindman, 6602 Pheasant Run, approached the podium to discuss his request to build a garage on his property. Due to his lot size and ordinance regulations, Mr. Lindman is unable to build a garage next to his house that would be compliant. Mr. Lindman has been working with city staff to find a solution and city staff has determined DATE : September 9, 2015 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:37 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Matt Kassner, Perry Laden, Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : Michael Hyden (Vice Chair), Lou Masonick STAFF PRESENT : Katie Larsen, Keith Dahl Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2015 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES that a variance would be needed in order to allow for a garage to be built. Mr. Lindman is looking for direction from the board on whether or not to apply for a variance. The board expressed their concerns regarding the impact of the variance on Birch Street, since it is a county road, but ultimately encouraged Mr. Lindman to apply for a variance. Open Mike was closed at 6:40 p.m. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Rush Line Corridor Update, Mike Rogers Katie Larsen, City Planner, introduced Mike Rogers of the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority. Mr. Rogers presented an analysis and update on the Rush Line project. V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Text Amendment to NB, Neighborhood Business District to allow Veterinary Hospitals with Conditional Use Permit Ms. Larsen introduced Keith Dahl, Community Development Intern. Mr. Dahl presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the text amendment. The board voiced their concerns, which included:  Impact to the Centennial Veterinary Clinic  Soundproofing  Previous concept plans for the area Applicants Brian and Donnell Hansen, 6511 Ware Road, addressed the board’s concerns and explained their future plans for the property. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:28 p.m. There was no one present for the Public Hearing. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the text amendment. Motion was supported by Mr. Kassner. Motion carried 5 – 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS B. Project Updates Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2015 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Katie Larsen, City Planner, provided an update of current city projects. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.)