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February 6, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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AGENDA

CITY OF LINDSTROM

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:30 P.M.

City Hall Chambers

13292 Sylvan Ave., Lindstrom, MN

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE:

CALL OF ROLL:

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA:

CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:

1. Minutes of the January 9, 2019, meeting (pgs. 2-7)

PUBLIC HEARINGS/PRESENTATIONS:

BUSINESS:

1. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair (pgs. 8)

2. Chisago Lakes Golf Estates-Concept Plan (pgs. 9-15)

3. Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (pgs. 16-21)

4. Development Updates (pgs. 22-23)

MISC. DISCUSSION:

ADJOURNMENT:


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MINUTES

CITY OF LINDSTROM

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020

6:30 P.M.

Lindstrom Council Chambers

13292 Sylvan Ave., Lindstrom, MN

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE:

Acting Chair Erlandson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

CALL OF ROLL:

Members Present: Acting Chair Orris Erlandson; Commissioners Jim Swanberg,

Katie Werman Roche

Members Absent: Mike Klun, Greg Donovan, Judy Chartrand, Mike Albers

Others Present: Deputy Clerk Melissa Glenna; City Planners Rita Trapp & Beth Richmond, City

Engineer Jon Herdegen, Dave Waldoch

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA:

Motion by Roche, second by Swanberg, to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.

CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:

Motion by Roche, second by Swanberg, to approve the December 5, 2019, minutes. Motion passed

3-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/PRESENTATIONS:

None

BUSINESS:

1. Zoning Code Re-write City Engineer Herdegen explained that in using the Minimum Impact Design

Standards (MIDS) for stormwater, infiltration is not an option for 90% of Lindstrom. Therefore, Staff

recommends including a Total Phosphorus (TP) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) reduction requirement

relative to pre-development conditions for all qualifying new and/or redevelopment projects. The suggested

modifications for TP or TSS reduction for filtration practices are below:

• The “Performance Goals” section will be reorganized to clearly distinguish the goals,

acceptable restrictions and the accepted alternatives. The content will not change; only the

presentation.

• Staff will review the language regarding the “emergency spillway.” As presently

constructed, the emergency spillway is linked to the 100-year rain event which is

somewhat ambiguous. We recommend confirming around a minimum free-board

requirement to existing/proposed structures.


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• Staff recommends providing the actual rainfall depth for the given 1-, 2-, 10-, and 100-year

rain event that the City requires for rate control evaluation. This will eliminate some

confusion with applicants.

Staff also recommends providing a specific list of requirements the applicant must include on the

Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plan (SWPPP) and/or Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) plan in an

attempt to provide clarity of the City’s expectations to the applicant and streamline review process.

City Planner Beth Richmond noted the zoning and subdivision procedures have been kept in

separate chapters, just as they are in the existing Code. She reiterated they each have a procedure

section. She clarified fees need to be paid before an application is deemed complete. Beth noted as

part of the Code update, Staff is proposing to create an application manual outside of the Code

which would be available for applicants to use and would also include each application and specify

the material requirements for each.

Highlights of proposed changes to zoning procedures include:

• Site Plan Permit – this is being proposed as an administrative step to ensure that zoning

requirements are being met for any residential dwelling unit with three or more units, all

non-residential projects, and any development within the R-M Manufactured Home Park

District.

• Interim Use Permit (IUP) - The City currently has a procedure for granting interim use

permits. However, interim uses are not specifically identified in the Code other than

within the existing variance procedure section (154.290(F), where it states: “The Board of

Adjustment may approve as a variance the temporary use of a one family dwelling as a

two- family dwelling.” It was determined this is an interim use that should not continue to

be allowed. Also, interim uses should be specifically designated in the code. Planning

Commissioners recommended outdoor display/sales as a potential interim use.

• Appeal of an Administrative Decision – The City does not currently have a procedure

for applicants to appeal an administrative decision. This is a helpful tool to include so

when there is a disagreement in interpretation of the code there is a specific procedure

identified where the issue can be resolved.

• EAW/EIS – Given that there are state rules established for environmental review it is

recommended that procedures related to such review be removed from the City Code.

This allows the City to apply the most recent requirements of the state without having to

amend its City Code each time there is a change. Information about environmental review

would be included in the application manual.

Beth discussed the highlights of the proposed changes to subdivision procedures to include:

• Minor Subdivision – Currently the City does not have a minor subdivision section. It is

intended that this process be administrative to address applicant needs such as simple

divisions or lot line adjustments where the resulting parcels will meet zoning requirements

and no public improvements or dedications are needed.

• Concept Plan - Staff is proposing to add a procedure for Concept Plan Review. This

procedure allows a potential applicant to receive preliminary feedback from the City

Council and/or Planning Commission on a prospective development before proceeding

with a full application and incurring significant costs. Staff is recommending that it be


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optional rather than required. In instances where the concept plan is used, Staff

recommends that the concept be reviewed by the City Council for feedback. It was

determined Planning Commission review should also be included.

City Planner Rita Trapp discussed Planned Unit Developments (PUD). She inquired whether

there are any areas where PUD’s shouldn’t be allowed. Also, retaining the percentage

requirement of open space at 50% for all PUD’s was questioned. It was determined that PUD’s

be allowed in any area and that open space requirements be decreased. She also noted the

attorney suggests allowing administrative amendments to PUDs; For example, a design change

with 10% of building area.

Rita explained the crafting of findings of fact that establish the reasons for the approval or denial

of an individual application need revision. Below are criteria for consideration. Underlined text

is new text while stricken-out text is intended to be removed. The City Attorney will have

specific wording and edits so as to provide a sound legal basis for the code.

1. Site Plan Permit Criteria for Review

a. The appropriateness of the site plan and buildings in relation to the physical character of the site

and the usage of adjoining land areas.

b. The layout of the site with regard to entrances and exits to public streets; adequacy and

improvement of areas for parking and for loading and unloading and shall, in this connection,

satisfy itself that the traffic pattern generated by the proposed construction or use shall be

developed in a manner consistent with the safety of residents and the community, and the

applicant shall so design the construction or use as to minimize any traffic hazard created

thereby.

c. The adequacy of the proposed water supply, drainage facilities and sanitary and waste disposal.

d. The landscaping and appearance of the completed site. The Zoning Administrator may require

that those portions of all front, rear and side yards not used for off street parking shall be

attractively planted with trees, shrubs, plants or grass lawns and that the site be effectively

screened so as not to impair the value of adjacent properties nor impair the intent or purposes of

this Section.

e. Before granting any site plan approval, the Zoning Administrator, may, besides obtaining advice

from consultants, secure such advice as may be deemed necessary from the Director of Public

Works or other municipal officials, with special attention to the effect of such approval upon

existing municipal services and utilities. Should additional facilities be needed, the Zoning

Administrator shall forward its recommendations to the City Council and shall not issue final

approval until the City Council has entered into an agreement with the applicant regarding the

development of such facilities.

2. Interim Use Permit Criteria for Review

a. The use conforms to the zoning regulations;

b. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty;

c. Permission of the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the

public to take the property in the future; and


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d. The user agrees to any conditions that the governing body deems appropriate for permission

of the use.

3. Conditional Use Permit Criteria for Review

e. Relationship to Consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan;

f. The geographical area involved;

g. Whether such will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed;

h. The character of the surrounding area;

i. The consistency of site and civil plans prepared by or under the direction of an architect, civil

engineer, and/or landscape architect with the regulations, intent and purpose of the City

Code;

j. The availability and design capacities of existing or proposed utilities and roadways; and

k. Whether the use will place an undue financial burden on the City; and

l. Consistency with any use specific standards identified in this Chapter.

4. Zoning Variance Criteria for Review

a. The requested variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter;

b. The requested variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and

c. The applicant has established that there are “practical difficulties” in complying with the

zoning ordinance. Practical Difficulties, as used in connection with the granting of a

variance, means that:

i. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted

by the zoning ordinance;

ii. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not

created by the owner; and

iii. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.

iv. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.

v. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight

for solar energy systems.

d. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property;

e. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public right-of-way;

f. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety;

g. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood;

h. Cause an unreasonable strain upon existing municipal facilities and services; or

i. Be contrary in any way to the spirit and intent of this Chapter.

5. Subdivision Variance Criteria for Review

a. The requested variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter;

b. The requested variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and


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c. The requested variance is due to unusual hardships in complying. There are special

circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that strict application of the

provisions of this Chapter would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the land.

d. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare

of other property in the vicinity.

6. Major Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Criteria for Review

a. Consistency with the design standards and other requirements of this Chapter;

b. Consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan or other development plans;

c. Consistency with Chapter 154 of this Code of Ordinances;

d. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, erosion and

flooding potential, development or use contemplated; and

e. The proposed development will not create a negative fiscal or environmental impact upon

the City.

7. Major Subdivision – Final Plat Criteria for Review

1. Substantial conformance with the approved Preliminary Plat and all conditions of

approval; and

2. Conformance with this Title and all other applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations;

and

3. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, objectives, and policies.

2. Development Updates

Deputy Clerk Glenna went over the current developments in the City:

• Rosehill Resort-Construction has started.

• Meredees/Northland- The developer has closed on the property. Waiting to sign documents,

then demo end of January/beginning of February.

• Morning Sun Phase 2 and 3-Phase 2 continues to pull building permits. Phase 3, the

continuation of Newport Curve has the first lift of asphalt.

• Enchanted Cove-All four building permits have been pulled.

• Lindstrom Storage Solutions-Phase 2 is under construction.

• Chisago Lakes Mini Storage-Final plans approved. Under construction.

• 306th Avenue Utilities and Street-The City Council asked for more information. This project,

if it goes ahead will need to be moved back to 2021.

• Lindstrom Lane Utilities- The City is partnering with Rosehill Senior Living to extend sewer

and water to three properties along Lindstrom Lane. The project will be constructed as part of

the Rosehill Senior utility improvement.

• Mentzer Trail- The City has a feasibility study with a cost of $4.5 million. Mr. Nelson, the

large farm on the south of Mentzer Trail is not interested in participating in the project. The

Chisago Lakes Township Board rejected an offer from the City to discuss the improvements.

The project is dependent on the City funding the $4.5 million cost. The City believes 20

properties may hook up; assessments expected totaling $450,000 however, that is not near the


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need. The next step is to talk with Chisago County and ask if they would participate with us.

The project is scheduled for 2023.

• Olinda Trail and trail-Chisago County, in 2020, is planning the reconstruction of Olinda Trail

from the High School to the south County line. The section from the High School to 288th, our

southern border will be urban design with curb and gutter. The City is planning a trail project

in 2021, to extend the Olinda Trail Trail from 292nd to 288th Avenue. The Park Commission

has designated $50,000 for a 10% match and is seeking grant money to make up the remaining

$450,000 cost.

• Lindstrom Fire Hall- The City Council has, and the EDA has agreed, to reserve a piece of

land across from City Hall for the new Fire Hall. The Fire Department is working on plans for

the facility.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Roche, second by Swanberg, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion passed 3-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Melissa (Missy) Glenna,

Deputy Clerk/Admin Assistant


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STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: February 6, 2020

SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: Chair, Vice Chair

Each year the Commission appoints a Chair and a Vice Chair.

ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Take nominations and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair


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PLANNING REPORT

TO: City of Lindström Planning Commission FROM: Beth Richmond and Rita Trapp, Consulting Planners DATE: January 30, 2020

SUBJECT: Concept Plan

APPLICANT: Elmcrest Vistas, LLC (Todd Christenson) LOCATION: Golf course land south of 292nd St (PIN: 15.00010.88) MEETING DATE: February 6, 2020 COMP PLAN: Parks & Open Space ZONING: A-O, Agricultural-Open Space

OVERVIEW

Elmcrest Vistas, LLC has submitted a plan to solicit input on a proposed concept for the development of 32 single-family lots located on vacant land currently owned by the Chisago Lakes Golf Course just south of 292nd St. The applicant is proposing the construction of detached townhomes on the lots. Anticipated land use actions for this project include a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning to a PUD, a conditional use permit to allow a PUD, a variance to the PUD open space requirement, and preliminary and final plats. Input is being sought from the Planning Commission and the City Council on the proposed concept prior to the preparation of application materials.

SITE INFORMATION

This property is currently contained within the property boundaries of the existing Chisago Lakes Golf Course. The land proposed for development includes 9.26 acres adjacent to the existing clubhouse and 292nd St. This land is not actively used for golf as the holes are located to the south and west. The 170-acre golf course itself is located to the south and west. Chisago Lakes High School is located to the north across 292nd St.

This property is not located within the Shoreland District.

PROPOSED CONCEPT

The applicant is proposing to create 32 single-family detached townhome lots. These lots are proposed to be smaller than typical single family lots and will each contain a detached single-family home. Lawn maintenance and snow removal will be provided by a neighborhood HOA. The majority of these lots are proposed to have an area between 5,775 sq. ft. and 6,050 sq. ft. This development is proposed to create three access points off of 292nd Street and will be served by both a public and private street.

ANALYSIS

Comprehensive Plan

This land is currently guided Parks & Open Space by the Comprehensive Plan as part of the golf course. The proposed development would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment to reguide the area to Single Family Residential use.


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Single Family Residential use allows a variety of residential development types with densities between 1 and 6 units per acre, which the proposed development meets. Land to the east, west, and south of the golf course is also guided for Single Family Residential use. The request to reguide the land to Single Family Residential is reasonable.

Zoning/Lot Dimensions/Setbacks

The land is currently zoned A-O Agricultural-Open Space. This zoning reflects the property’s current use as part of the golf course. The applicant is proposing to rezone this area to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). This PUD would be based off of the zoning requirements found in the R-2 District.

Proposed PUD R-2

Minimum Lot Area 5,775 sq. ft. 12,000 sq. ft.

Lot Width 50 ft. 100 ft.

Front Setback 25 ft. 30 ft.

Side Setback 10 ft. between buildings 10 ft.

Rear Setback 30 ft. 35 ft.

The lots proposed are roughly half the size of a single-family lot required in the R-2 District. The smaller lot size is due to their nature as detached townhomes. The applicant is proposing to create a 10-foot separation between buildings as the side yard setback. Typically, the Code requires a side setback of 10 feet from each property line, or a total of 20 feet between buildings. The proposed 10-foot building separation meets fire code regulations and will result in a neighborhood that appears to be more dense than a typical R-1 neighborhood. The applicant may want to consider establishing 5-foot setbacks instead of the “10-foot separation” since walls closer than 5 feet to the property line may not have openings and are required by the building code to be fire rated.

PUD

The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to a PUD. The PUD tool is used to allow for flexibility in developments in exchange for high-quality, creative design, the preservation of unique or high quality natural features, the creation of a variety of life-cycle housing options, or other, similar public benefits.

In this case, City Staff understands that this is a uniquely-shaped parcel constrained by the location of the golf course that may need some flexibility in order for it to be developmentally viable.

Open Space

50 percent open space is required by Code for all PUDs in Lindstrom. This concept shows some open space along 292nd St, but does not provide 50 percent open space. Therefore, a variance would be needed to allow the creation of a PUD with less than 50% open space.

While this development does not include 50 percent open space within its boundaries, City Staff recognizes that the proposed development area is uniquely situated between the golf course and the High School. The golf course (including walking trails) and the High School, with its sports fields just across 292nd, provide a variety of open space opportunities which could serve the development.

Sidewalks/Trails

A sidewalk is shown along the south side of the public street. This sidewalk should be shown to continue eastward along the south side of the portion of 292nd St that would be reconstructed.


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An existing trail runs along the south side of the proposed development. The applicant is proposing to relocate a portion of this east/west gravel trail, which is currently within the boundaries of the development, to the south, outside of the development. Staff would like to confirm that this trail is not intended for public use.

Staff has discussed the idea with the applicant of creating trails or a trail loop that would serve the development and connect to the existing trail network throughout the golf course. A trail loop or connection within the development would be supported by Staff.

Homeowners Association (HOA)

PUDs are required by Code to establish a homeowners’ association which is responsible for the maintenance of all elements of common ownership within the PUD. The applicant is proposing to create two homeowners’ associations. One association would include the lots served by the private street while the other would include the lots served by the public street. The applicant has indicated that these associations would be responsible for private street maintenance, snow removal, and lawn care. Responsibility for additional items such as the maintenance of trails, outlots, or stormwater facilities would be determined between the City and the applicant at the time of final plat approval.

Engineering

The City Engineer has reviewed the concept plan and provided the attached memo. The following section discusses the items listed in the memo in more detail.

Streets

Three access points are proposed onto 292nd St as part of this development. The easternmost access point is for the private street which is proposed to be 24 feet wide and provides access to 5 lots. This street would be required to be maintained by an HOA. Opportunities for potential future roadway access to the interior of the golf course site should be considered at this time.

The remaining two access points serve as the entry points for the proposed public street onto 292nd St. The current golf course maintenance access would be removed from 292nd St. The proposed Outlot B provides the new connection for the golf course maintenance trail from the golf course to 292nd St. The public street is proposed to be 24 feet wide, with a 50-foot ROW. This is narrower than a typical public street, which means that on-street parking would not be available. Off-street parking is encouraged due to the narrow street width through the proposed development. The concept includes off-street parking in a “bump-out” along the north side of the public street; however, this parking is show as perpendicular to the roadway and extends outside of the proposed right-of-way. Staff recommends that the off-street parking provided be parallel parking to avoid this conflict. The maintenance of these areas would be the responsibility of the HOA. No turnaround is necessary for the public street since it connects back to 292nd St on both ends.

292nd St is designated as a collector street. Typically the addition of multiple access points onto a collector street is discouraged because traffic is meant to flow efficiently through the corridor. However, due to the lack of connections on the north side of 292nd St currently, and expected in the future because of the location of the school ball fields, the addition of three access points onto 292nd St for this development is not a large concern for Staff. Beyond the boundaries of the proposed development, land to the west of this area that could develop in the future is served by multiple streets, and therefore the entire burden of future development on those parcels would not fall singularly on the use of 292nd St.

The concept plan shows the northern property line is directly adjacent to the edge of the pavement for 292nd St. Standard practice for City roads is to include an area of unpaved right-of-way on either side of a paved street to allow for maintenance of the street. As part of this concept, the applicant is proposing to dedicate a 33-foot wide strip of right-of-way along 292nd St to resolve this issue. This dedication will allow for the future maintenance of 292nd St without having to disturb private property.


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292nd St is currently in need of repairs. Because of the need to extend utilities to this development, the applicant would be responsible for reconstructing 292nd Street from the current end of utilities to the eastern access of the public street in accordance with City standards.

Utilities

The proposed development will be served by public utilities. Currently, City sewer and water are extended to a point just east of the proposed private drive, in line with the driveway to the hockey rink. The applicant would be required to extend sewer and water westward along 292nd St to serve the proposed development. After review of the concept plan, Staff has determined that the most efficient layout of utilities would be to route them away from 292nd St and locate them within the right-of-way of the proposed public street. This would result in a gap of utilities along 292nd St. However, with the location of the ball fields on the north side of 292nd St, no utilities will be needed along this stretch of 292nd St. The applicant would be responsible for bringing public utilities all the way through the proposed development and back out to the property line on the west side. This would allow the City to continue to extend utilities westward in the future, if needed.

The five lots with access onto the private street will also be served by public utilities. The utilities will be run to each individual lot instead of being located under the private street. Constructing public utilities below private streets is discouraged.

Stormwater

The proposed concept shows two potential stormwater ponding areas – one area between 292nd St and the proposed public street and a second area near the proposed private street. Review of the concept plan initially seems to show that there is not enough room provided on the site for the stormwater facilities that would be necessary to handle the runoff produced by the development. Detailed stormwater calculations would be completed for the next phase of development that would help both City Staff and the applicant to understand what is needed. The applicant has indicated that if additional stormwater ponding areas are needed, these areas may need to be located within the golf course property itself. If this is the case, an agreement between the applicant, the golf course, and the City would most likely be needed to establish the maintenance of these facilities.

Wetlands

Several small ponds associated with the golf course are located near the southern and western borders of the property. A wetland delineation will be required as part of any future approvals to denote the exact location of the existing ponds and to ensure that an appropriate building setback and buffer is provided.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

The Planning Commission is requested to provide feedback to the applicant on the proposed concept. Comments shared are not binding to the City nor do they constitute official assurances or representations of the City on future recommendations or approvals. The City Council will also review the concept and provide feedback.

ATTACHMENTS

• Engineer’s Memo

• Concept Narrative

• Concept Plan


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Memo

To: Mr. John Olinger, City Administrator

Ms. Rita Trap, City Planner

From: Jon Herdegen, P.E. – City Engineer

Subject: Concept Plan Review

Date: January 29, 2020

We received a conceptual plan for Chisago Lakes Golf Estates, a proposed 32-unit development along the south side of 292nd Street adjacent to the Chisago Lakes Golf Course, on January 23, 2020. The plan was prepared by EG Rud & Sons on behalf of CDC Consultants. We offer the following review comments for your consideration:

1. All municipal utilities and public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with City standards. 2. The applicant shall be responsible for reconstructing 292nd Street between the west extension of the

existing City water/sewer facilities and the east entrance to the proposed development. The reconstructed width shall match the existing paved surface and the pavement section shall be in accordance with the standard City details.

3. Water and sanitary sewer laterals for lots 19-23 shall extend from existing municipal mainlines on 292nd Street. Public utilities constructed below private streets shall be discouraged.

4. The applicant shall extend sanitary sewer and water mainline along the new proposed street to 292nd Street to facilitate future extension west.

5. Off-street parking is encouraged due to the narrow street width through the proposed development. However, the concept depicts perpendicular parking that extends outside the proposed right-of-way. Consider parallel parking to avoid this conflict. Any off-street parking facilities will be privately maintained.

6. The space reserved for stormwater management appears to be deficient based on previous projects. The applicant has indicated that some stormwater management facilities may be constructed outside the proposed development. This is an acceptable approach but the City will reserve comment until the final design is submitted for review.

7. Each lot shall include a perimeter drainage and utilities easement with a minimum width of 5-feet. 8. The proposed sidewalk shall be offset at least 2-feet from the right-of-way line. 9. Prior to final construction plan approval, the applicant shall:

a. Prepare a stormwater management plan in accordance with the City Low Impact Design (LID) Standards as described in the City Ordinance.


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b. Prepare and submit a wetland delineation for all apparent wetlands within the project area. c. Submit a report of geotechnical exploration.

Please contact me directly at 612-548-3124 or [email protected] with questions. Thank you.

mailto:[email protected]


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Narrative

Chisago Lakes Golf Estates

Chisago Lakes Golf Estates is 8.19 acres of land with 32 single family detached townhomes and a density of 3.91 units per acre (details on setbacks and lot sizes can be found on the attached concept plan). After Meeting with the city the staff, we gathered some additional input on this proposed project. That input has been incorporated into the concept plan that is before you today. There is a community that is being built all over the metro and gaining a lot of popularity for what they are calling the “Active Living Style Homes”. These homes are detached single family homes for people who want the privacy of a home with no attached walls but do not want the maintenance of lawn care and snow removal or any other maintenance that goes with standard single-family lots. These homes will have their own lot 50’ wide lot that will accommodate homes with three car garages and a minimum of 1700 square feet. The homes will start at $350,000 and will range from slab on grade to walkouts. We will be using more than one builder and we will be giving the buyer of the home the option of bringing in their own builder. Architectural standards will be used, and all homes will be reviewed and approved to insure the best possible value for the neighborhood. There will be two associations created, one will be for the lots 19-23, block 2. This association will also have the responsibility of maintaining the private drive. The other association will be responsible for the rest of the lots yard maintenance and snow removal. We hope you will agree that this product best fits the land and addresses the issues and concerns of everyone. This project will add over 10 million dollars in tax base to the city and will serve to better insure the future of the golf course.


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STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: February 6, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: Five-year Capital Improvement Plan Each year the Planning Commission must update and submit a Five-year Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council. The improvement plan is attached and was updated to include items identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Please review the Comprehensive Plan and consider the projects that are proposed. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Recommend the updated Five-year Capital Improvement Project to the City

Council.

Capital Improvement Projects and Five Year Capital Improvements Plan

revised July, 2019

Item Explanation 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

306th/Lincoln Ave, not approved

Sewer/Water/street?, WAC SAC assessments

$260,000

Fire Hall New Fire Hall $5,000,000

Lakeridge road turnover

Reconstruct road and turn over to City, no cost to city

$100,000

Lindstrom Family Dentistry Parking Lot

City build storm water pond

?

Olinda Trail Trail 2,700’, High School to 288th, grants and $50,000 match

$500,000

Mentzer Trail Watermain $765,000

Mentzer Trail Street $2,250,000

Glader Boulevard, with developer

Street reconstruct Water/Sewer/Trail, wait until developer installed

$1,500,000

Swedish Immigrant Trail, developer

Off road on Lake Lane, installed by developer of Elms Estates

$350,000


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Item Explanation 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

299th

Extend Trail from Town & Country, Pedestrian Light at Olinda Trail

$300,000

Downtown Lake Walk

buy Lakeview Motel, use EDA & 12550 Newell use TIF

$1,500,000

N Olinda, Hwy 8 to 3rd

Reconstruct, Storm, sidewalk

$330,000

Police Hall New Joint Facility with Chisago City

$3,500,000

Lakelawn Drive South

Extend City Water, sewer assessments paid

$600,000

Irene Ave, Hwy 8 to 3rd

Realign and reconstruct

$300,000

295th, Neal to Olinda Trail

Reconstruct, curb & gutter, sidewalk

Pave Gravel Roads Pave remaining

Alleys Pave all alleys

Minnesota Avenue Watermain

totals $5,360,000 $4,895,000 $3,650,000 $330,000 $4,100,000 $300,000


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Additional Projects

Pave Gravel Roads

Lincoln Road south, Lindstrom Lane to south

Pave gravel road, 350’

$300/ft $105,000

Marine Crt Pave gravel road 769’ $230,700

300th Street Pave gravel road 418’, $125,400

Newlander, west from Pleasant to lake

Pave gravel road, 400’

$120,000

Nystrom Pave gravel road 1,258’, $377,400

Lake Ave, Linden North to west

Pave gravel road, 275’ $82,500

Minnesota Avenue Pave gravel road 820' $246,000

Mentzer Trail Olinda to Paved section of Mentzer, developer paved

Extend City utilities

N Olinda, Peninsula to dead end

Water extension, 2,800 ft

$230,350

N Olinda, Pensinsula to dead end

Low pressure sewer, 2,800 ft.

$280,000

Roadways

Lakelawn Drive Outlet to CSAH23

3rd Avenue

Reconstruct from Irene to North Lakes Trail, curb and sidewalk

316th Pave shoulders


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Storm Water; retention, gardens, filtration basins

Akerson/Neal Stormwater,

SWCD-33 $8,000

Newlander Ave. W. Storm

SWCD-29 $20,000

Pleasant Ave. Stormwater

SWCD-19 $16,000

PPC/Bus Garage Stormwater

SWCD-30 $20,000

Cemetery Stormwater

SWCD-27 $10,000

CBD Storm Water District

Alleys

Alley, Broadway to Olinda, between Sylvan and Newlander

Pave, 430'

$300/ft $129,000

Alley, Broadway to Olinda between Hwy 8 and Sylvan

Pave, 430'

$129,000

Alley, Elm to Oak between Newell and Sylvan

Pave, 375'

$112,500

Alley, Oak to Park between Newell and Pleasant

Pave, 260'

$78,000

Sidewalks and Trails

Library Trail Lincoln Rd west to Library, off road

Olinda Trail North 3rd Avenue to Cedar Ridge Drive


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EDA

Park Street Parking Lot

Underground Utilities, $150,000

Dowtown Design/Branding

Planner, $25,000


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STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: February 6, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Administrator Olinger ITEM: 2020 Development Updates

• Rosehill Resort-Construction has started. Next step is to pay fees and pull building

permit.

• Meredees/Northland- The developer has closed on the property. Waiting to sign

documents.

• Morning Sun Phase 2 and 3-Phase 2 continues to pull building permits. Phase 3, the

continuation of Newport Curve has the first lift of asphalt.

• Enchanted Cove-All four building permits have been pulled.

• Lindstrom Storage Solutions-Phase 2 is under construction.

• Chisago Lakes Mini Storage-Under construction.

• 306th Avenue Utilities and Street-Moved back to 2021.

• Lindstrom Lane Utilities- The City approved extending sewer and water to three

properties along Lindstrom Lane.

• Mentzer Trail- The City has a feasibility study with a cost of $4.5 million. Mr. Nelson,

the large farm on the south of Mentzer Trail is not interested in participating in the

project. The Chisago Lakes Township Board rejected an offer from the City to discuss the

improvements. The project is dependent on the City funding the $4.5 million cost. The

City believes 20 properties may hook up; assessments expected totaling $450,000

however, that is not near the need. We spoke with the County Staff. They do not believe

the County Board will be interested in assisting with funding through a tax abatement.

Staff is reconsidering the project scope and costs to see if we can install only sewer.


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• Olinda Trail and trail-Chisago County, in 2020, is planning the reconstruction of Olinda

Trail from the High School to the south County line. The section from the High School to

288th, our southern border will be urban design with curb and gutter. The City is

planning a trail project in 2021, to extend the Olinda Trail Trail from 292nd to 288th

Avenue. The Park Commission has designated $50,000 for a 10% match and is seeking

grant money to make up the remaining $450,000 cost. TAP money has been awarded of

about $250,000. We also applied for additional TAP money that became available and are

in the process of applying for DNR trails money.

• Lindstrom Fire Hall- The City Council has, and the EDA has agreed, to reserve a piece of

land across from City Hall for the new Fire Hall. The Fire Department is working on plans

for the facility. Staff met for a kick off meeting and is developing a communications

strategy, the engineer will survey the site and the architect and fire staff will continue the

plans.

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