2004.04.27 PC Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Planning Commission Minutes — April 27, 2004 Avenue. Arnie Triemert, 15220 Everton Avenue North, said he likes the housing flexibility and would like to see more buffering to the east. John Udsteun, 15190 Everton Avenue North, said he appreciated the increase buffering they added to their plan. Lester Winter, 7473 24th Avenue, Lino Lakes, was concerned about the volume of water draining through his property. Lynn Stabner, 15135 Elmcrest Avenue North, said that increased traffic on the road with the current speed limit would be very dangerous. Chair Schumann said it was possible to make application to the state for the speed study. Commissioner Malaski wondered if signs could be installed warning about the driveways. A resident who leases property at 7393 24th Avenue, Lino Lakes, for an equestrian center was concerned about water runoff from the development and the safety of people riding horses with the increased traffic from the development. David Gratezer, 7306 24th Avenue, Lino Lakes h wanted the speed study done on Elmcrest and asked if Pratt would post construction traffic speed limits of 30 mph or less. Pratt indicated that there would be no way for him to enforce it. Gratezer requested turn lanes for residents and businesses along Elmcrest. The quality of the upgrade to Elmcrest Avenue was a concern of Gratezers because the Planner from Lino Lakes told him the west side of Elmcrest wasn't likely to develop within the next 8-10 years. Gratezer asked that the road be upgraded to last that long and questioned when the CSAH 8/14 and Victor Hugo Boulevard intersection would be improved because when the median is installed, there will only be right -in and right -out traffic on Elmcrest. Pratt said the road would be completed when the median is constructed. Gratezer said it was unfair to say there was no cost to taxpayers when Pratt is paying for the road now but in the future, the residents will be paying for it. Commissioner Hoffbeck thought the plan was well thought out and complied with the Comprehensive Plan. She said she liked the diversity within the development and the City needed to consider a speed study be done on Elmcrest Avenue. Commissioner Rosenquist said he liked the plan. Commissioner Malaski said the new school and parks proposed in the development would be an asset to the City. She liked the landscaping plan; nice variety of plants and the sizes were larger than required by ordinance. She appreciated the preservation of the barn, trees, and woodlands. Commissioner Bailly liked the transition from townhomes along Elmcrest to the single -8-