HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-149 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02-149
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
POLICY
WHEREAS, sewer and/or water mains have been installed adjacent to existing
undeveloped residential lots, and
WHEREAS, Section 5.I of the City of Lino Lakes Public Improvement Financing Policy
stipulates that when a sewer and water main is constructed to existing developed
residential lots (with a home, well and septic system) and the lot cannot be subdivied into
samaller parcels, the front footage and area charges shall be based on the minimum front
footage of each zoning district the mains are to serve, and
WHEREAS, Section 5.I of the City of Lino Lakes Public Improvement Financing Policy
stipulates that when a sewer and water main is constructed to existing developed
residential lots (with a home, well and septic system) and the lot can be subdivied into
smaller parcels, an assessment for the front footage and area charges based on the
minimum front footage of each zoning district the mains are to serve shall be due upon
connection to the mains. The assessment for the remainder of the property will be
deferred until such time as the property is subdivided, and
WHEREAS, some owners of existing undeveloped lots have indicated a desire to connect
to City utilities, in conjuction with construction of a new home on said lots, but could not
afford the proposed assessments; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City to apply the
existing assessment procedures to both developed and developing lots adjacent to sewer
and water mains.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City Lino
Lakes, Minnesota hereby amends Section 5.I of the Lino Lakes Public Improvement
Financing Policy to read as follows:
I. Large Lots Adjacent to Sewer and Water Mains
a. When a sewer or water main is constructed adjacent to existing lots of
record and the lot cannot be subdivided into smaller parcels, an assessment
for the front footage and area charges based on the minimum front footage
of each zoning district the mains are to serve shall be due upon connection
to the mains.
b. When a sewer or water main is constructed adjacent to existing lots of
N_- record and the lot can be subdivided into smaller parcels, an assessment
for the front footage and area charges based on the minimum front footage
of each zoning district the mains are to serve shall be due upon connection
to the mains. The assessment for the remainer of the property will be
deferred until such time as the property is subdivided.
c. In the event that an existing lot of record, adjacent to existing sewer or
water mains, is subdivided, clause a or b, as setforth herein, shall apply.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 14th
ATTEST:
y of October, 2002.
J. B - geson, ayor
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
BACKGROUND:
AGENDA ITEM 71
Michael Grochala
October 14, 2002
Consideration of Resolution No. 02-149
Amending Section 5.1. of the Public
Improvement Financing Policy.
In May of 2002, the City Council granted Site and Building Plan approval to Peter
and Norma Nadeau allowing them to move their existing house, located a 6644
20th Avenue, to an existing vacant 13.5 acre parcel directly across the street
(6651 20th Avenue). As part of the house relocation, the Nadeau's requested
approval to connect to City water. A 16 -inch City trunk water main is in place on
_ the east side of 20th Avenue. No assessments were levied against abutting
properties when the line was installed.
The City's Public Improvement Financing Policy states that in areas where a
property abuts a trunk sewer and a trunk watermain and no assessment has
been made against the property, the property owner may connect to the trunk
main and pay the current area charge, unit charge and a front footage charge.
In accordance with this policy, the Nadeau's charge to connect to the system
would be $40,626.00 based on their 13.5 acre parcel and front footage of 320
feet.
The improvement policy does allow for reduction in assessments for developed
residential lots, adjacent to City trunk sewer and water, if the property has an
existing home, well and septic system. Often referred to as the Bisel and
Modified Bisel amendments, the policy allows for the reduction in assessments
for properties that either can or cannot be further subdivided. In each instance
the applicant is required to pay an area, unit and front footage charge based on
the minimum requirements of the zoning district the mains were intended to
serve. In cases were properties can be further subdivided, assessments on the
remainder of the property is deferred.
The Nadeau's have requested that their situation be treated in accordance with
_ the modified Bisel Amendment. This would allow them to connect to City water
with the fees based on the minimum lot requirements of the R-1, Single Family
Residence District and the remainder to be collected upon further subdivision of
the property. The total fee under this scenario, to be charge at this time, is
$3,968.50. However, the Nadeau's do not qualify for this exception under the
existing policy.
Rather than grant an exemption to the existing policy staff is recommending the
amendment of the policy to address both developed and undeveloped Targe lots
adjacent to trunk sewer and water mains. The policy amendment would provide
for the following:
1. All lots that cannot be subdivided would be charged based on the
minimum requirements of the zoning district the mains were intended to
serve, upon connection to the mains.
2. All lots that can be further subdivided would be charged based on the
minimum requirements of the zoning district the mains were intended to
serve, upon connection to the mains. The remainder of the assessment
will be deferred until further subdivision of the property.
Staff has also included a provision that, in the event a parcel is subdivided in the
future, the applicable assessment clause would apply.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 02-149.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 02-149