CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting.

AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 8, 2018

4. OPEN MIKE

5. ACTION ITEMS

A. None

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion: Proposed Mixed Use and Density

Changes

B. Project Updates

7. ADJOURN

Meeting guidelines on reverse side.

City of Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board MEETING GUIDELINES

Open Mike – The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful, and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4-minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more – groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing - Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and

ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings.

• Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to

comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer.

• After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing.

• The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette

The Planning & Zoning Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board.

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CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:

Vice Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on August 8, 2018.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to approve the June 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes with

changes. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 5 - 0. Abstained by Mr. Stimpson.

Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to approve the July 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes with

changes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. Abstained by Ms. Peacock and Mr. Ruhland.

IV. OPEN MIKE

Mr. Root declared Open Mike at 6:33 P.M.

There was no one present for Open Mike.

DATE : August 8, 2018 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:56 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Neil Evenson, Michael Root, Jeremy

Stimpson, Sue Peacock, Michael Ruhland MEMBERS ABSENT : Paul Tralle STAFF PRESENT : Katie Larsen, Dane Ekdom, Mara Strand, Ryan

Saltis

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Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:34 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0.

V. ACTION ITEMS

A. PUBLIC HEARING: Eastside Villas Rezoning, PUD Development Stage Plan and Preliminary Plat Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the Eastside Villas Rezoning, PUD Development Stage Plan and Preliminary Plat staff report. The proposed residential development is a 32 single family lot subdivision located east of NorthPointe and west of I-35E. It contains one parcel totaling approximately 10 gross acres. The applicant is proposing 1,450+ sf single-level living, slab on grade villas on 50 foot wide lots. The development is a continuation of the existing NorthPointe 6th Addition 50 foot wide lot, single level living neighborhood

Staff addressed comments and questions from the Board:

• Mr. Stimpson asked if there was any feedback from Public Safety regarding required setbacks for vinyl sided homes

o Ms. Larsen stated that Public Safety did not express concern around vinyl siding and required setbacks

• Mr. Stimpson if the end of Dogwood Street was signed that the street be extended in the future.

o Mr. Ekdom stated that he thinks the street is signed • Mr. Root asked if wider lots and fewer homes would impact wetlands

o Ms. Larsen stated 60 ft. lots would not meet the density requirements and that stretching out the lot widths would impact the wetlands

• Mr. Root asked if there would be direct connection to Cedar Street o Ms. Larsen stated there is not direct connection to Cedar Street o Ms. Larsen stated the big picture plan is for that area to be an overpass

• Mr. Root stated 21st Avenue connects to Cedar Street and that traffic is going to be impacted and asked if turn lanes will be added

o Ms. Larsen stated there will not be turn lanes needed with the additional traffic on Cedar Street

• Mr. Stimpson asked if there is preemptive work that can be done for the overpass

o Ms. Larsen stated that there has not been any design done yet for the overpass but they will be required to have a 6 foot berm and 6 foot trees on top of that

• Mr. Stimpson asked if there is conversation around placing a temporary fence or bollard in the neighborhood

o Ms. Larsen stated that it will be taken into consideration

Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:56 P.M.

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Kirk Possehl, 6694 21st Ave S • Bought the home because of the wetland and there would be no building

behind their property • Wants to know where the wetland and tree line boundary will be • If the builder builds and his house floods, what is the recourse • Wonders where the trail location would be • Concerns around only having 2 entrances to the development and traffic on

21st Ave

Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0. Board addressed resident question/comments

• Pond will be expanded to the east • Wetlands will not be impacted, going through the process with Rice Creek

Watershed District • Stormwater pond was constructed during NorthPointe development • Local road has the capacity to handle 32 more homes • DNR is not involved with trees or wetlands • Grading plans comply with regulations • Trail is a 25 foot corridor and will hug the wetlands • Ms. Peacock asked if the trail goes behind any of the existing housing

o Mr. Ekdom stated the trail is 50 feet from the property line • Phasing plan was to allow the existing single family house to continue

standing for as long as possible • Mr. Possehl stated the current trees are the only existing sound barrier • Mr. Stimpson asked why the berm does not extend

o Ms. Larsen stated berm is not required to extend farther • Mr. Stimpson stated NorthPointe 6th addition lots back up to the tilled land so

they have an echo effect

Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend approval of Eastside Villas Rezoning, PUD Development Stage Plan and Preliminary plat with the conditions. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 5-0. Abstained by Mr. Laden.

B. PUBLIC HEARING: Lino Lakes Storage Conditional Use Permit

Ryan Saltis, Community Development Intern, presented the Lino Lakes Storage Conditional Use Permit staff report. Alliance Bank currently owns the 5.74 acre parcel located at 440 Park Court within the Marshan Lake Industrial Park. The applicant is under a Purchase Agreement with Alliance Bank to purchase the parcel and will develop the property into primarily outside drive-up, cold, self-storage units.

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The project is broken up into two major phases. Phase 1 is the northern portion of the property which is approximately 3.4 acres including adjacent wetlands and consists of approximately 43,000 sf of storage units. Phase 2 is the south portion of the property which is approximately 2.34 acres including adjacent wetlands and consists of 24,700 sf of storage units. This site plan review and conditional use permit (CUP) is only for Phase 1, the northern portion of the property. The property owner will have to submit another Land Use Application to amend the CUP to develop Phase 2. Staff addressed comments and questions from the Board:

• Mr. Ruhland asked how wide Park Court is o Ms. Larsen stated the right-of-way is 60 feet and the road is about 36

feet • Mr. Ruhland asked what the setback of the gate was and would have concern

with large trucks being able to enter through without disrupting traffic on Park Court

o Ms. Larsen stated that it will be looked at • Ms. Peacock asked how large each storage unit is regarding square feet

o Mr. Laden pointed out that the units range in size • Mr. Evenson ask if the City required the applicant to place the fence on the lot

line of Phase 1 o Mr. Saltis stated the City required the temporary fence o Ms. Larsen stated the site will be graded at once

Developer, Joe Benson; Woodbury, MN • 3 partners total – Joe Benson, Ray Pruban and Tom Flannigan • Buying the site from Alliance Bank

o Found dirt, gravel and concrete debris on the site and submitting Non-Association Letter, CCP

o Low contamination risk • Hoping to develop phase 2 • Mr. Ruhland asked how the debris was discovered

o Mr. Pruban stated obstructions were found during the soil boring process

• Mr. Laden asked if the applicant has ever owned/operated these types of buildings

o Mr. Pruban stated that they have not but are working with a storage brokerage to determine the expertise with the market

• Mr. Laden asked if the applicant has any concerns meeting the landscaping requirements

o Mr. Pruban stated that meeting landscape plans is difficult since the site is a storage site needs lots of impervious surface, they will work with staff to meet the landscaping requirements

• Tom Flannigan, Argus Self Storage, Minneapolis • Mr. Evenson asked about the space between the buildings

o Mr. Flannigan stated there is 24 feet between buildings

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o Mr. Flannigan stated that the standard width between storage buildings is roughly 20-30 feet with 25 feet being the ideal

• Mr. Stimpson asked about the security of the facility o Mr. Flannigan stated security systems will be in place – codes, key

fobs and cameras o Mr. Stimpson asked if they are monitored cameras

Mr. Flannigan stated that any good self-storage manager will have their eye on the facility

• Ms. Peacock asked about the blackberry bushes o Mr. Pruban stated an environmental company has been hired

• Mr. Laden asked if there is a lighting plan o Mr. Pruban confirmed that they have submitted lighting plans and that

it will all be down lit • Mr. Laden asked about hours of operation • Ms. Peacock stated Columbus has storage units and if the applicant has

conducted studies on the need in the area o Mr. Flannigan stated this is an under supplied area

Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:49 P.M. There were no public comments Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to recommend approval of Lino Lakes Storage Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review with staff recommendation. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6-0.

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Comprehensive Plan Update • Working with Council on definitions and specifics regarding density and

mixed use

B. Project Updates • Lyngblomsten went to Council on Monday and was receptive, positive

comments by all boards • Watermark is an active project, working with applicant to receive a final plat

application • Love to Grow On is planning on submitting building application this month • All Seasons Rental is revising plans • Bald Eagle Erectors tenant moved to Columbus

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VII. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Root made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Stimpson. Motion carried 6 - 0.

Respectfully submitted, Mara Strand and Ryan Saltis

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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A

STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director P & Z MEETING DATE: September 12, 2018 REQUEST: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion:

Proposed Mixed Use and Density Changes CASE NUMBER: N/A APPLICANTS: City of Lino Lakes.

REVIEW SCHEDULE: N/A BACKGROUND The draft Comprehensive Plan was completed in March of 2018. The City Council expressed some concern about the Mixed Use land classification and had questions regarding residential densities. Staff was asked to provide additional information and alternatives to eliminate the Mixed Use category. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2011, included areas guided as “Mixed Use”. Mixed Use is defined in the plan as: “Mix of residential, retail, and office uses either within one building, structure or development. Residential development may include higher density housing options.” Page 3-8. The Mixed Use areas vary in allowable density but are predominately guided at 8-15 units per acre. The exceptions are the Legacy at Woods Edge development (10-24 units per acre) and the Watermark Area (up to 4.5 units per acre). As part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, the P&Z and the council recommended that two new Mixed Use areas be added to the nine existing areas:

1. The Winter Property; and 2. 80th Street (west of I-35E and south of Hardwood Creek)

As a result the draft plan now includes 12 Mixed Use areas. City Council concerns included 1) the density range allowed in Mixed Use Districts and whether it was appropriate in all areas; 2) uncertainty of the development parameters/outcomes for each site; and 3) use of the PUD process for all Mixed Use areas.

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The existing Mixed Use districts serve a number of purposes, both locally and regionally. Locally, the Mixed Use districts were intended to create and strengthen the appearance of the city’s gateways, provide higher density residential areas to promote affordable and life cycle housing goals and provide opportunities for neighborhood based goods and services. The emphasis is on design of compact walkable development, high architectural standards. subject to a City approved master plan, at key intersections in the City. The use of the Planned Unit Development process was intended to drive collaboration between the City and Developer and give the City more control over the development outcome. Regionally, the City is required to adopt a 2040 Comprehensive Plan that meets the regional system requirements from the Metropolitan Council. There are a couple of key issues that relate to the land use plan, specifically the Mixed Use land use categories:

1. The system statement requires the City to provide enough land to provide land in the 2040 service area for a planned population of 31,101. This is similar to the 2030 plan; therefore, no significant changes are required to meet this requirement.

2. The system statement required the City to plan for new development at a minimum 3.0 units/acre in the urban service area. The city wishes to keep the low density residential areas (which the largest land use area in the City) at a minimum of 1.6 unit/acre, which requires higher density residential areas (specifically the Mixed Use Areas or Special Districts) to meet the minimum density for new development.

3. The system statement requires the City to provide enough land to provide their share of the affordable housing need for the region. For Lino Lakes, we are required to provide land for 515 affordable housing units using one of two options: a. Acknowledge your community’s share of the region’s need for affordable housing at

three levels of affordability: <30% AMI, 31-50% AMI, and 51-80% AMI.

b. Guide residential land at densities sufficient to create opportunities for affordable housing using one of the following options:

Option 1: Guide sufficient land at minimum residential densities of 8 units per acre to support the community’s total allocation of affordable housing need for 2021 – 2030. Option 2: Guide sufficient land at minimum residential densities of:

• 6 units/acre to address the community’s allocation of affordable housing need

at 51-80% AMI; or

• 12 units/acre to address the community’s allocation of affordable housing need at <50% AMI. This combines the community’s allocation at <30% AMI and 31-50% AMI.

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For Lino Lakes, option 1 is preferred primarily because the 2030 Comprehensive Plan guided the Mixed Use areas at 8+ units for most areas, which allows the City to use those areas to meet the affordable housing goal. There are no other existing land use designations in the City that could be used to meet these goals. Proposed Changes To address concerns raised by City Council staff is recommending a number of proposed changes. They include:

1. Eliminate the four acre Mixed Use area at Lake and Vicky (area D). This area is proposed to be reclassified as Medium Density Residential.

2. Establish a new Low Density Mixed Residential District (3.0 to 4.5 units per acre).

a. Low Density Mixed Residential provides for residential development between 3.0 and 4.5 units per acre. The category would allow inclusion of both attached and detached housing types including single family detached, two-family homes, townhomes and detached townhomes. Pedestrian and open space connections should be provided to achieve a relationship with the larger community.

b. Reclassify the Watermark Development (area I) as Low Density Mixed Residential.

3. Establish a new Planned Residential/Commercial District (8-10 units per acre).

a. Planned Residential/Commercial provides a setting for high density development

to accommodate affordable and life cycle housing choices with opportunities for neighborhood scale retail, service and office uses. Located in areas along high traffic corridors the district provides a transition to lower density residential uses.

b. Residential development is the primary emphasis with requirements comparable to the City’s R-4, Multi-family residential zoning district. Housing types in this district would include townhomes, condominiums and potentially apartment developments in an attached or stacked configuration. Emphasis on high quality architecture with building heights of 2 to 3 stories maximum.

c. Compatible commercial uses allowed by Conditional Use Permit consistent with

the NB, Neighborhood Business and LB, Limited Business Districts.

d. Reclassify and include the following Mixed Use districts: i. Robinson Farm/Main Street

ii. Lake Drive/77th (already developed – may need special consideration) iii. Waldoch Farms iv. Centerville Road/Birch Street v. 80th Street West of I-35E

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vi. Lake Drive and 77th – Gracewood Assisted Living

4. Establish a new Signature Gateway District (8-10 units per acre; 10 -24 in the Town Center)

a. The Signature Gateway District is reserved for high visibility, high traffic corridors serving as an entrance to the Community. The district allows for development of multiple complementary uses on a single site including a combination of higher density residential, commercial services, and employment opportunities.

b. Residential densities of 8-10 units an acre provide for both affordable and life cycle housing opportunities. District would include ability for the Council to approve up to 15 units/acre. The Legacy at Woods Edge (Town Center) area allows for 10-24 units per acre consistent with the existing approved PUD.

c. Development requires City approval of a master plan. Master plans have been

approved for both the Town Center and 49/J areas.

d. Strong emphasis on high quality architecture and design standards.

e. Development will include City signature elements including decorative lighting and entrance signage.

f. Reclassify the following Mixed Use districts:

i. CR J & CR 49 (Item A) ii. Lake Drive/ Main Street (Item C

iii. Town Center/Legacy (Item F) iv. Centerville Road/CR J (Item J on table 3-4)

5. Establish an Office/Medium Density Residential District (4 to 6 units per acre).

a. Provides for office and business uses and residential units at a density of 4 to 6 units per acre. Residential development is not required but should not exceed 50% of the land area.

b. Residential development should incorporate open space preservation, and expand trail linkages.

c. Office uses include administrative, professional or clerical services including

medical clinics. Limited retail or services may be included.

d. Reclassify Winter Property from Mixed Use. With the proposed district changes staff is also recommending the following modifications to residential density ranges:

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Land Use Category 2030 Plan Units Per Acre

Proposed 2040 Units Per Acre

Low Density Residential 1.6 to 3.9 1.6 to 2.9 Low Density Mixed Residential N/A 3.0 to 4.5 Medium Density Residential 4.0 to 5.9 4.0 to 5.9 High Density Residential 6.0 to 10 6.0 to 7.9 Planned Residential/Commercial N/A 8.0 to 10

Signature Gateway N/A 8.0 to 10; max 15 10-24 Town Center

Mixed Use 8-15; 10-24 N/A Office- Medium Density Residential N/A 4.0 to 6.0 The proposed changes reflect and initial outline of changes. Goals and policies for each individual district may be modified through discussion with Planning & Zoning Board, City Council and receipt of public comment. Staff is also proposing to modify the Implementation Chapter to propose additional guidance for the use of Planned Unit Developments. This will include provisions for future ordinance amendments that better define applicability of PUD’s, minimum thresholds for residential PUD’s, and identification of allowed flexibilities. RECOMMENDATION Discussion item only. ATTACHMENTS

1. Map of Proposed Land Use Changes

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