AGENDA CITY OF LINDSTROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING *** TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 *** 6:30 P.M. City Hall Chambers Sylvan Ave.

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1 AGENDA CITY OF LINDSTROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING *** TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 *** 6:30 P.M. City Hall Chambers Sylvan Ave., Lindstrom, MN CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE: CALL OF ROLL: CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the July 10, 2017 meeting (pgs. 2-10) PUBLIC HEARINGS/PRESENTATIONS: 1. Vacation Request (Continued) Wayne Sticha, 12590/12600 Lake Avenue (pgs ) BUSINESS: 1. Planning Commission Vacancy (pgs ) 2. Comprehensive Plan (pg. 23) 3. Land Use Training Opportunities (pgs ) MISC. DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 of 26

2 MINUTES CITY OF LINDSTRÖM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 10, :30 P.M. Lindstrom Council Chambers Sylvan Ave., Lindstrom, MN CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE: Chair Klun called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. CALL OF ROLL: Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Chair Mike Klun; Commissioners Jim Swanberg, Kevin Backer, Judy Chartrand Commissioners Orris Erlandson, Greg Donovan, Joe Rogers City Administrator John Olinger, Deputy Clerk Kathy George, Council Liaisons Curt Flug & Dave Waldoch, City Planner Rita Trapp, Tom Carlisle, George Cable, Andrew Essling, Nick Fowler CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA: Motion by Backer, second by Chartrand, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Motion by Swanberg, second by Backer, to approve the June 6, 2017 minutes as presented. Motion passed 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PRESENTATIONS: 1. Conditional Use Permit Request Andrew Essling, Nick & Drew s Discount Foods, Lincoln Road The City received a Zoning and Land Use Request from Andrew Essling for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for open and outdoor storage and sales as an accessory use in the B-2 General Business District located at Lincoln Road. Mr. Essling and his partner Nick Fowler will be operating Nick & Drew s Discount Foods. Per Section , Number of Required (parking) Spaces, the store shall provide 16 parking stalls. The property is located within the Shoreland District, but is non-riparian. Wetlands and Floodplain are not factors. Page 2 of 26

3 The Public Hearing notice was published in the June 29th and July 6th editions of the Chisago County Press, and it was mailed to all property owners located within 350 of the subject property. Notice was also provided to the DNR. No comments have been received. Motion by Backer, second by Swanberg, to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed 4-0. Administrator Olinger reviewed the plan, identifying the areas where open and outdoor storage and sales are proposed to occur. The 5 identified areas located on the sidewalk in front of the store would be used year round for seasonal items such as cases of apples, watermelons, ice, and other food stuffs in the summer and perhaps firewood in the winter. The 6 th area is identified as the southern 20 feet of the parking lot and would occasionally be used to park a straight truck in available space. They do not intend to use the entire south end of the parking lot at one time to sell or store product on a lengthy basis. They would only use 20 feet or so for perhaps a week at a time. Essling and Fowler stated that they will continue to provide 16 parking spaces. They plan to seal coat and stripe the parking lot as well. Administrator Olinger noted that condition (i), which states all open and outdoor storage sales and service areas shall be screened from view from the public streets and from abutting residential uses or districts. He noted that for this location, the view from Highway 8 is desirable to entice people to stop in and shop. It was noted that there is currently a used car being advertised for sale on the property. Fowler stated that it is a one-time occurrence and they don t plan on making that a common practice. Commissioner Chartrand asked Olinger if the City has a business comprehensive plan. Olinger stated that there isn t a specific business comp plan; however, the zoning ordinance addresses business uses. Resident George Cable addressed the Planning Commission. He stated that he is in favor of the new grocery store; however, he is concerned with traffic safety in that area. He feels that it is a dangerous situation and would like to see some type of study conducted to address the problem. He stated that people are constantly pulling in and out of his driveway trying to find their way around. He feels there is a serious traffic congestion problem. Chair Klun stated that Lincoln Road is a County Road, the City is not in control of it. He noted that he has seen people driving through the stop sign by the drug store. Essling and Fowler stated that they are considering adding signage on Moberg and Lake Lane as well. Motion by Backer, second by Swanberg, to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed 4-0. Motion by Swanberg, second by Backer, to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for Andrew Essling to conduct open and outdoor storage and sales as an accessory use in the B-2 General Business District at Lincoln Road; noting consideration for adverse effects of the proposed CUP: (a) the proposal is compliant with the comprehensive plan, (b) the geographical area is appropriate for the use; (c) the use will not depreciate the area; (d) the character of the surrounding area will not be affected; (e) utilities and roadways are appropriate; Page 3 of 26

4 (f) an undue financial burden will not be placed on the City; and noting the following findings of fact: (a) the land area exceeds minimum requirements, (b) adequate parking is provided, (c) utilities are sized for the use, (d) the street is sufficient for the use, (e) driveways are surfaced, (f) open and outdoor storage and sales is appropriate for the use as a grocery store, (g) the architectural appearance of the property is appropriate; and imposing the following conditions: (a) signage must comply with City sign ordinance, (b) all lighting shall be designed as to have not direct source of light visible from adjacent residential areas or from the public streets, light spray will be contained on-site, and (c) screening from residential uses. Motion passed 4-0. The recommendation will be brought to the July 20 th Council Meeting for final action. 2. Vacation Request (Continued) Wayne Sticha, 12590/12600 Lake Avenue The City received a request from Wayne Sticha to vacate Right-of-Way along Lake Avenue. Mr. Sticha owns and Lake Avenue. Last month, the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing. Commissioners expressed a willingness to work with the property owners on vacating a portion of the City s right-of-way; however, Sticha was encouraged to work with the other property owners to get a new survey that shows the current structures, current lot lines, proposed lot lines, and new legal descriptions. Administrator Olinger reported that this additional survey information has not been received. Mr. Sticha was put on notice that the City is exercising its authority to make a one-time extension of time for taking action on the application. The extension adds 60 days to the 60-day deadline for final action to take place; bringing the date for the City to approve or deny the application to September 12, Mr. Sticha was not in attendance; therefore, the Planning Commission continued the matter to the August 1 st Planning Commission meeting. Administrator Olinger will contact Sticha for an update. 3. Sherco Construction (Continued) Enchanted Cove Development Tom Carlisle of Sherco Construction has been meeting with Staff to discuss his plan to construct 4 single-family homes on parcel , which is the 3.39 acre parcel located at the intersection of Lake Lane and Minnesota Avenue, behind Arby s on North Lindstrom Lake. The property is in the Shoreland District. There are no wetlands on the parcel. Floodplain runs along the shoreline, slightly into the property; however, not in the location of the proposed development. The process involves subdivision of the lot, preliminary plat approval, a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development, and rezoning from A-O Open Space District to R-1 Single Family Residential. Page 4 of 26

5 The Public Hearing notice was published in the May 25th and June 1st editions of the Chisago County Press, and it was mailed to all property owners located within 350 of the subject property. The notice and copies of the proposal have been provided to the DNR, City Engineer Jon Herdegen, and City Planner Rita Trapp. At the June 6 th Planning Commission meeting, Administrator Olinger stated that staff is working with Carlisle to address comments and questions. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing until tonight s meeting. Motion by Swanberg, second by Backer, to re-open the Public Hearing. Motion passed 4-0. City Planner Trapp reviewed her report and findings with the Commission, covering the zoning amendment, the preliminary plat with a Conditional Use Permit, the Land Use application review process, and the public hearing process. Regarding the zoning amendment, Tripp stated that the applicant has requested rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development (R-1 PUD). She stated that the request is in keeping with the City s intent of infilling residential development where utilities and transportation infrastructure already exists. She stated that the use of the PUD tool will allow development with reduced impacts on the shoreline and the site s natural resources. Regarding the preliminary plat review, Trapp stated that there is a steep slope on the property down to the lake. Part of the site extends across Minnesota Avenue and dedications from the plat totaling 0.11 acres will include additional right-of-way for Lake Lane and Minnesota Avenue. A power line easement extends across the western part of the site, limiting where building can occur. The tree inventory identifies a significant number of ash, as well as some elms, walnuts and maples. As previously explained, the proposed plat divides the parcel into four single-family lots and one shared common lot. Trapp reported that the site suitability analysis finds that more than the four proposed single-family homes would be allowed on the site. Trapp reviewed lot size and layout requirements. In the R-1 Single Family Residential District located in the Shoreland District, the minimum lot size required is 15,000 square feet. The proposed plan provides lot sizes of 7,187 to 7,812 sf, with the common area being 2.63 acres. The PUD allows standards to be exceeded as long as density meets thresholds. Structures are required to be setback at least 50 from the OHW. Trapp stated that the individual lots are 50 from the OHW, and the structures within the individual lots will be 20 from the lot line. The front yard setback is 30. Each proposed structure is setback 10 from the individual lot line, and each individual lot is at least 30 from the property line. Trapp stated that given site characteristics, including the shape of the lot and the powerline easement, the proposed setbacks seem appropriate. The side yard setback requirement is 10. The proposed layout includes a 15 setback from the north property boundary, 15 between foundations, and 10 feet from the common lot on the south. Trapp noted that there is an 18 drainage and utility easement between the structures on lots 2 and 3 that results in the structure setback between those foundations of 20. Regarding open space, Trapp stated that PUDs are required to have at least 50% of the project area permanently preserved as open space. At least 1.49 acres of open space is required for this project. Trapp stated that almost 2 acres is proposed to remain as open space. She noted that open space area cannot include the area dedicated to the driveway and parking area for the lots, nor can it include the water oriented accessory structure areas. Regarding impervious surface, Trapp stated that the maximum impervious surface coverage for the entire development is 25%. The proposed method of platting will allow the individual singlefamily home lots to have greater than 25% impervious surface coverage. Trapp stated that the Page 5 of 26

6 applicant will be required to identify the maximum impervious surface allowed on each individual lot as well as the common lot. Regarding parking, Trapp stated that each single-family home will have a two-car garage as well as an area to park in front of the garage. Trapp discussed water oriented accessory structures. Use and maintenance of them should be addressed in the covenants established with the homeowner s association. They must be no more than 250 sf and be setback from the OHW by at least 10. The Developer is proposing 4 structures one for each individual homeowner. The Developer is also proposing two docks, each designed to serve two of the single-family homeowners. She recommends that the regulations pertaining to the limit of no more than 4 restricted watercraft be noted as part of the covenants established with the homeowner s association. Clarification is needed whether the restriction of 4 watercraft pertains to each dock, or if that is the total allowed for both docks. The Developer stated that he will work with the City regarding the placement of the docks. The refuse and recycling area for the development will be located to the left of the driveway entrance off of Lake Lane. Additional details regarding screening are needed. Trapp discussed tree preservation with the Commission. The site has a significant amount of woods, so it is cost prohibitive to completely survey the property. However, the Developer has submitted a tree inventory for the location where development is to occur. There are a number of significant trees that are proposed to be removed. Seven will be saved, and 112 will be removed. Trapp recommends that additional discussion occurs with the Developer to determine if additional trees can be planted to replace some of the trees being removed. She further recommends that a condition of the plat be that either tree removal be identified in the area between the houses and the lake, or that future tree removals be required to be reviewed and approved by the City Administrator. Regarding floodplain regulations, the proposed houses and garages and the two water oriented accessory structures on the north meet the required minimum elevation of Elevations for the two water oriented accessory structures on the south need to be annotated. For utilities, water and sewer services are available in the right-of-way. The City Engineer has been working with the Developer on the specifics. All utilities intended for City ownership will be contained within a drainage and utility easement. As part of the final platting process, the current sewer and water access charges are required, as well as the current fees in lieu of assessments for street, water, and sewer to the lots since they were made available prior to this development. Stormwater management is being addressed by a private stormwater pond between Lake Lane and the driveway of the development. The pond will outlet between the townhomes with a secondary outlet into a MnDOT right-of-way. The Developer will be required to show MnDOT approvals or permits prior to final platting. The ongoing and long-term maintenance of the stormwater pond will need to be addressed as part of the developer s agreement and the homeowner s association covenants. Page 6 of 26

7 A Park Dedication fee is also required and/or dedication of park land. Trapp recommends a cash payment in lieu of park dedication be made, given the size of the development. Park Dedication is required at the time of final platting. Trapp s recommendations are as follows: Zoning Amendment: Recommend City Council approves rezoning parcel from A-O Agricultural Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential District Planned Unit Development with the following conditions: (1) Payment of all related costs for the review of the zoning amendment application. (2) Concurrent approval of the conditional use permit and preliminary plat. (3) Approval of the final plat. And based on the following findings of fact: (1) The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Lindstrom Comprehensive Plan. (2) The use of the site for single family residential development is appropriate given its location on North Lindstrom Lake and its adjacency to other single-family properties. (3) Utilities and roads are available to serve the development. Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat: Recommend City Council approves the preliminary plat, as submitted, with the following conditions: (1) The preliminary plat drawing labeled as Exhibit A is hereby incorporated into this Resolution and all improvements shall be as shown on the plans or as modified under the approval of the City. (2) Sewer and water access fees shall be determined as part of the final plat process. The 2017 per unit fees are $3,700 per unit for sewer, $3,401 for water, and $250 for a water meter. (3) Fees in lieu of assessments shall be determined as part of the final plat process. The 2017 fee is $4, for stubbed water and $5, for stubbed sewer. (4) Park dedication fees shall be determined as part of the final plat process. The 2017 per unit fees are $2,250 per lot/unit. (5) The preliminary plat shall be modified to more clearly identify proposed setbacks and the maximum impervious surface coverage for each lot. (6) The preliminary plat shall be revised to clearly indicate that the water oriented accessory structures are not within the drainage and utility easement of Lot 5. (7) All utilities intended for City ownership (watermain, hydrants, sanitary sewer and manholes) shall be contained within a drainage and utility easement. (8) Improvements are shown within MnDOT right-of-way and private easements. Written permission or permits from each of these entities will be required before final platting. (9) For the final plat, a development agreement and homeowners association covenants shall be prepared and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and adoption by the City Council. (10) Concurrent approval of the zoning amendment and conditional use permit. (11) Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all costs associated with the preliminary plat application. (12) Additional conditions as identified by Staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council. And based on the following findings of fact: Page 7 of 26

8 (1) The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with the City s Comprehensive Plan, the community s design standards, and the requirements of a shoreland R-1 residential planned unit development. (2) The physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the type of development and use being proposed. (3) The proposed development will not result in a financial burden on the city. Conditional Use Permit: Recommend City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Shoreland R-1 Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development as submitted with the conditions outlined below: (1) The Tree Preservation Plan shall be certified by a forester or landscape architect. The tree preservation plan should be revised to show where some additional trees could be planted to replace a portion of those being removed. (2) The Tree Preservation Plan shall include information about what trees will be removed between the homes and North Lindstrom Lake or the covenant for the Homeowners Association should clearly indicate that the City must review and approve removals on Lot 5. (3) The maximum amount of impervious surface for the entire development shall be limited to 25%. The plat shall identify the maximum impervious surface for each individual lot and the common lot such that the overall site will remain under 25%. (4) The plat shall be revised to document the open space for the site. (5) The plat shall be revised such that the water oriented accessory structures must be no more than 250 square feet in size, placed at least 10 feet from the ordinary high water level, and shown with a lowest floor elevation that exceeds (6) The catch basin plan notes should be adjusted on Sheet C2 and the catch basin should be added to Detail 7/C3 to comport with the HydroCAD model. (7) The Stormwater Management Rate Control paragraph and Tables 1 through 4 should be updated as they do not comport with the HydroCAD report. (8) Applicant shall provide screening as approved by the City Administrator for the refuse and recycling area. (9) Signage shall require a separate permit and will be subject to the review and approval of the City Administrator. (10) Concurrent approval of the zoning amendment and preliminary plat. (11) Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all costs associated with the conditional use permit application. (12) The applicant shall be responsible for recording the resolution(s) with Chisago County. The applicant is advised that the resolution(s) will not be released for recording until all conditions have been met. (13) Additional conditions as identified by Staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council. And based on the following findings of fact: (1) The proposed development of four single family homes will not have an undue burden on North Lindstrom Lake. (2) The site is an appropriate candidate for a planned unit development given its location on North Lindstrom Lake, its current wooded condition, and the presence of a utility easement bisecting the property. Page 8 of 26

9 BUSINESS: (3) The proposed clustering of the single family homes on the property reduces the impact development of the site would otherwise have through traditional development. Chair Klun stated that the proposed development is a good use for the property. No additional comments were offered. Motion by Backer, second by Chartrand, to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Waldoch discussed impervious surface coverage, stating that staircases are not counted, but water oriented accessory structures are. He also stated that there are five lots proposed. The two docks and four water oriented accessory structures will all be located on Lot 5. However, the City Code states that only one dock, and one water oriented accessory structure is allowed on each lot. Trapp stated that she will look into this further prior to the Council Meeting. She stated that the PUD allows for some flexibility and she doesn t think that an additional variance is needed. Justification could be that the minimum width of one lake lot is 100. This property has about 600 of lakeshore. Motion by Backer, second by Swanberg, to recommend the City Council approve rezoning parcel to R-1 Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development with the conditions and findings of fact as specified by staff. Motion passed 4-0. Motion by Swanberg, second by Chartrand, to recommend the City Council approve the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat as presented with the conditions and findings of fact as specified by staff. Motion passed 4-0. Motion by Klun, second by Swanberg, to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Shoreland R-1 Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development as submitted with the conditions and findings of fact as specified by staff. Motion passed Joe Rogers Resignation The Planning Commission received a letter of resignation from Commissioner Joe Rogers. Motion by Klun, second by Backer, to accept the resignation. Motion passed 4-0. Administrator Olinger will research whether or not the City is required to advertise for the vacancy. 2. Comprehensive Plan City Planner Trapp presented the Commission with a draft of Chapter 5 Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. This chapter includes all of the action items broken down by timeframes and then by department. The Comp Plan timeframe is out to the year 2040, though there are significantly more action items in the immediate and short term horizons than the long-term horizon. Trapp asked for discussion on the metrics. She reviewed the Immediate Actions (0-1 year), the Short Term Actions (1-5 years), the Long Term Actions (5+ years), and the Ongoing Actions, as well as the Implementation Metrics for each of the 8 Policies. Commission Members provided much feedback. Chair Klun asked if these items will be reviewed every year. Trapp and Olinger stated that it would be good to review them mid-year in preparation of the following year s annual budget to help determine priorities. Commission Members discussed the downtown business district. Olinger stated that perhaps the area should be expanded from the bridge to Akerson. Commissioner Waldoch stated his feelings that Park Commission Members and Planning Page 9 of 26

10 Commission Members should attend training that is periodically offered. Trapp stated that next month she would like the Planning Commission to review Chapters 1 through 3. The land use portions will likely be discussed in September. 3. Housing Administrator Olinger reported that a task force has been formed to address the lack of affordable workforce housing in the area. The task force is identifying short term goals (a housing round table discussion), mid-term goals (creating a workbook, educating decision makers, adding 10 more workforce housing units), and long-term goals (adding workforce housing units). The County is undertaking a County-wide housing study. The Lindstrom housing study revealed a need for 220 units with rents from $250-$499. He stated that a multipronged solution to housing needs is likely what is required. 4. Land Use Workshops Planning Commission Members were provided with information regarding upcoming training events. They were encouraged to attend if possible. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Administrator Olinger provided the Commission with updates of various things. He recently attended a meeting with the developers of the former Rosehill Resort property. They would like to move ahead with infrastructure improvements and hope to have a building design ready in two weeks. Olinger has been meeting with the owner of the property on Olinda Trail and Glader Boulevard. He is planning a housing development. Olinger has also met with a developer who is planning to purchase the Dinner Bell/Meredee s property. He is planning an age-restricted housing development. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Backer, second by Swanberg. Motion passed 4-0. Time 8:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy George, Deputy Clerk / Admin Assist Page 10 of 26

11 MEETING DATE: August 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger STAFF REPORT ITEM: Vacation Request (Continued) - Wayne Sticha, 12590/12600 Lake Avenue UPDATE: At the June 6 th Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners expressed a willingness to work with the property owners on vacating a portion of the City s rightof-way; however, Sticha was encouraged to work with the other property owners to get a new survey that shows the current structures, current lot lines, proposed lot lines, and new legal descriptions. Mr. Sticha was put on notice that the City is exercising its authority to make a onetime extension of time for taking action on the application. The extension adds 60 days to the 60-day deadline for final action to take place; bringing the date for the City Council to approve or deny the application to September 12, We note that both properties Mr. Sticha owned appear to have been sold. The matter was continued to the August 1 meeting. Mr. Sticha has stated that he will bring the requested survey to the meeting. We appreciate that the survey will be delivered at the meeting but this eliminates the Staff s opportunity to review the plan for impacts prior to the meeting. REQUEST: The City received a request from Wayne Sticha to vacate Right-of-Way along Lake Avenue. Mr. Sticha owns and Lake Avenue. Last month, the Planning Commission looked at Lake Avenue as a potential buyer would like to build a detached garage. Mr. Sticha has a buyer for and eventually will probably sell as well. As you can see on the GIS map, the structures at 12600, 12590, and all are located within the City s Right-of-Way. This is causing concerns for potential buyers who are trying to finance the purchase through the bank. The area is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and is located in the Shoreland District, North Lindstrom Lake. There is Floodplain on all parcels, about 30 in from of the north property line (lakeside). Wetlands are not a factor. Impervious surface coverage is a factor the lots are very small. The Public Hearing notice was published in the May 25 th and June 1 st editions of the Chisago County Press, and it was mailed to all property owners located within 350 of the subject property. No comments have been received, although there have been inquiries about the request. Ordinance to be aware of: RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION. If the city vacates a right-of-way which contains the facilities of a registrant, the registrant s rights in the vacated right-of-way are Page 11 of 26

12 governed by Minn. Rules part , as it may be amended from time to time. Staff is not aware of any facilities located in this right-of-way area. The procedure to vacate public grounds is governed by State Statute: Conduct a public hearing. Determine if the vacation request is in the interest of the public. Consider whether there is a future benefit for the City to maintain the property. If approved, title to the land vacated reverts to the underlying fee owners of the property for their exclusive use and enjoyment. The City has not received a survey detailing how much right of way to is be vacated. We would also require new legal descriptions. Before acting, the City should require a survey with new legal descriptions. ATTACHMENTS: (1) Zoning and Land Use Request Vacation form and attachments (2) GIS View of Property ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) Determine whether the request to vacate a portion of Lake Avenue is in the interest of the public; (2) Recommend the City Council APPROVE or DENY the request. Page 12 of 26

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15 Here are the photos of the survey of Lot 7 regarding and Lake Ave, Lindstrom. Page 15 of 26

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17 Pic 2 of Lake Ave with end of tape at 25 feet This pic indicates 10 ft and 15 feet from center of Lake Ave Page 17 of 26

18 This pic of street at Lake Ave shows that 25 feet from center of street goes to very edge of drain tile. Page 18 of 26

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21 STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: August 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: Planning Commission Vacancy Laurie Burington and Bill Schlumbohm expressed interest in serving on the Planning Commission for the previous opening. Do you wish to advertise again or consider previous applicants? Ms. George, I understand that there is an opening for a position on the Planning Commission. I would like to be considered for this position. I have considerable experience with commissions in the City of South St Paul, when I lived there, and with the Federal Government, when employed there. I would be fair and impartial to all requests, and feel I would do a good job for both the citizens and the city. Councilman Waldoch stated he felt a recodification of the City ordinances is needed. I would be willing on this, as I have considerable experience in rewriting several manuals, when employed with the Government. Thank you for considering me, Laurie Burington Page 21 of 26

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23 STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: August 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: Comprehensive Plan City Planner Trapp will continue with discussion of the Comprehensive Plan. MEMORANDUM TO: Lindstrom Planning Commission FROM: Rita Trapp DATE: July 27, 2017 RE: Comprehensive Plan - Chapters 1 to 3 Please review the attached first three draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. These chapters include the introduction, existing conditions, and vision sections of the document. (Chapters 1 to 3 will be sent as a separate document) Page 23 of 26

24 STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: August 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: Land Use Workshops The following Land Use Workshops are being offered through GTS Educational Events. Please consider attending. The City will reimburse you for any expenses incurred. A Practical Guide for Variances in Shorelands and Floodplains Special Pre-Conference Session to the 2017 State APA Minnesota Planners Conference*! When and Where: Wednesday, September 27 - Mankato, Verizon Wireless Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (check-in/registration begins at 8:00 am) Fee: $80 In this session, you will learn about the importance of shoreland and floodplain regulations, special considerations, as well as an introduction to variance law. Join these three statewide experts for a dynamic session that will include hands-on, practical exercises and interactive discussion. *Registration for this pre-conference session is separate from the state conference. For more information about the conference, visit Presenters: Matt Bauman, AICP, Floodplain and Shoreland Planner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Matt Bauman is a Planner with the Land Use Unit of the Department of Natural Resources, and works with the Shoreland and Floodplain programs. He has been with the agency for two years. Prior to his time with the DNR, Matt worked served as Planning Director for a council of governments in southeast Iowa. Page 24 of 26

25 Jed Burkett, Land Use/Loss Control Attorney, League of Minnesota Cities. Jed Burkett is a Land Use/Loss Control Attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Prior to joining the LMCIT staff he served as a staff attorney with the League's Research & Inquiry Service. Before joining the League in 2001, Jed worked for the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the University of Minnesota's Office of General Counsel and the City of Minneapolis Planning Department. Paul Radomski, Research Scientist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Paul Radomski is a research scientist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Over the past 30 years he has worked on such issues as water level regulation, fish harvest regulations, shoreland ordinances, and lake ecology research. He and Dr. Kristof Van Assche are authors of the book Lakeshore Living - a book on lake ecology, landscape design, and governance of lakeshore development and redevelopment. Managing Risk: Making Sound Planning and Zoning Decisions Special Pre-Conference Session to the 2017 State APA Minnesota Planners Conference*! When and Where: Wednesday, September 27 - Mankato, Verizon Wireless Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (check-in/registration begins at 7:30 am) Fee: $80 Through a review of the fundamental principles and key legal issues that guide land use decisions, as well as the review and interactive discussion of hypothetical case studies, participants in this session will learn how to make sound and legally supportable land use decisions. *Registration for this pre-conference session is separate from the state conference. For more information about the conference, visit Presenters: Soren M. Mattick is a shareholder at Campbell Knutson, Professional Association. Soren joined the firm in 2001 after spending five years with the Rice County Attorney's Page 25 of 26

26 office. Soren provides general municipal services for all of the firm's clients and is the lead attorney for the cities of Big Lake, Lindström, North St. Paul, Orono, St. Louis Park, Zimmerman, and Stillwater Township. In addition, Soren handles all aspects of civil litigation on behalf of the firm's clients as well as code enforcement. He is a regular land use instructor for GTS Educational Events. James J. Mongé III is an associate at Campbell Knutson, Professional Association. He has been with the firm since Prior to joining the firm, James worked at the League of Minnesota Cities for 14 years. At the League, James served as Senior Land Use Litigator, Property/Casualty Litigator, and Research Attorney. From , James served as judicial law clerk for the Honorable Paul T. Benshoof in the Ninth Judicial District. James has an extensive background in municipal law including land use, open meeting law, data practices, and ordinance drafting. James also has significant experience litigating on behalf of cities. Page 26 of 26