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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5E Zon Ord Amend - Sec. 1004 , ( 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 PLANNING REPORT AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: 5E PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1004 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO UPDATE REFERENCES AND DEFINE A GRANDFATHER PERIOD FOR STORMWATER PLANNING. ROSS BINTNER, WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER X YES NO N/A JULY 14,2008 PREPARED BY: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: INTRODUCTION: The purpose ofthis public hearing is to consider an amendment to Section 1004 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would update the references to stormwater planning documents and define a grandfather period and for existing and future regional collection and treatment facilities. DISCUSSION The intent of this ordinance revision is twofold: 1) to update referenced documents; and 2) defined a grandfather period for areas platted and constructed with trunk storm collection and treatment facilities previously approved. The update of referenced documents is fairly straightforward. The Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan was an outdated reference and the Surface Water Management Plan replaced it. The definition of a grandfather for stormwater treatment designed as collection and treatment facilities is proposed. In situations where a development plats large areas with the intention of coming back in later years to re-plat portions as they sell, some certainty is needed for stormwater treatment and total land requirements. Under this proposal, when collection and treatment facilities are planned with the greater development and constructed in advance, future re-plats of the treated area would meet the stormwater rules at the time of the plat for 10 years. Ifthis grandfather is not in place, there is no incentive to create collection and treatment facilities, which is a goal of the City because they are more cost effective to operate and maintain. 1:\08 files\08 ordin amend\zoning\stormwater 1104\0~~t!ffiorlake.com Page 1 Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 ANALYSIS: '" ') Section 1004.800 currently reads as follows: 1004.800 Storm Drainage. All subdivision design shall incorporate provision for storm water runoff consistent with the Public Works Design Manual and the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The intent of this change is to update the references and define the Stormwater Management Report. 1004.800 Storm Drainage. All subdivision design shall incorporate provision for storm water runoff consistent with the Public Works Design Manual and the CamflreI:ieBsi'le StaFfB'lIater MaBagemeBt PI8:fl. Local Surface Water Management Plan and be presented in a Stormwater Management Report (as required in the Public Works Design Manual). The next two sections have been added to define a period or grandfather for collection and treatment facilities and explain under what conditions they can be used. 1004.801 1004.802 ISSUES: ?? In cases where trunk facilities and regional stormwater treatment systems were planned and constructed, a Stormwater Management Report approved as part of a Final Plat for the underlying development will be valid for 10 years. A review of the Stormwater Management Report provisions will be required if any of the following is planned: . The area tributary to trunk and regional facilities increases. . Impervious surfaces in excess of those foreseen in the Stormwater Management Report are planned. . Previous phases of development under single ownership were, redeveloped or replatted and were approved to develop with greater impervious or pollutant load and compensating facilities were not constructed. In cases where the review shows planned development would exceed stormwater capacity planned in the approved Stormwater Management Report one of the following courses of action is required: . If available, credit from a trunk facility can be used. (This option may limit future phased development density). . Additional stormwater management BMPs must be planned and constructed to treat additional impervious. (New BMPs must meet current rules). 1:\08 files\08 ordin amend\zoning\stormwater 1104\080714 pc reportdoc Page 2 " ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FINDINGS Section 1108.600 of the Zoning Ordinance states that recommendations of the Planning Commission and final determinations of the City Council shall be supported by findings addressing the relationship of the proposed amendment to the following policies: 1. There is a public need for the amendment. The proposed amendment furthers the goal of the creation of trunk faculties and gives master planned development land-use certainly for stormwater facilities. 2. The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of this Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, or other adopted plans or policies of the City. Goals and objectives ofthe 2030 Comprehensive Plan include: . Develop regional ponds as appropriate. . Assure that subdivision stormwater plans conform to approved rules and the local Surface Water Management Plan. Purposes of the Zoning Ordinance include: . Enhance the aesthetic character and appearance of the City. . Conserve natural resources and environmental assets of the community. The proposed amendment strives to accomplish these goals, objectives and policies by providing strengthening the existing ordinance. 3. The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State and/or Federal requirements. This amendment is consistent with federal and state laws. CONCLUSION The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives ofthe 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and the enabling legislation set forth in Minnesota statutes. Based upon the findings set forth in this report, staff recommends approval. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion and second recommending approval of the proposed amendment as recommended by staff and indicated in the attached draft ordinance. 1:\08 files\08 ordin amend\zoning\stormwater 1 104\080714 pc report.doc Page 3 ~ ALTERNATIVES: 1. Recommend the Council approve the amendment as proposed, or with changes specified by the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend the Council deny the proposed amendment. 3. Table or continue discussion of the item for specific purpose. RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends Alternative #1. ATTACHMENT: 1. Draft Ordinance Amendment 1:\08 files\08 ordin amend\zoning\stormwater 1104\080714 pc report.doc Page 4 I CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 108- XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1004 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that: 1. Sections 1004.800 will be deleted and replaced with the following: 1004.800 Storm Drainaae: All subdivision design shall incorporate provisions for storm water runoff consistent with the Public Works Design Manual and Local Surface Water Management Plan and be presented in a Stormwater Management Report. 2. Section 1004.801 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby added and will read thus: 1004.801 In cases where trunk facilities and regional stormwater treatment systems were planned and constructed, a Stormwater Management Report approved as part of a Final Plat for the underlying development will be valid for 10 years. A review of the Stormwater Management Report provisions will be required if any of the following is planned: . The area tributary to trunk and regional facilities increases. . Impervious surfaces in excess of those foreseen in the Stormwater Management Report are planned. . Previous phases of development under single ownership were, redeveloped or replatted and were approved to develop with greater impervious or pollutant load and compensating facilities were not constructed. 1004.802 In cases where the review shows planned development would exceed stormwater capacity planned in the approved Stormwater Management Report one of the following courses of action is required: . If available, credit from a trunk facility can be used. (This option may limit future phased development density). . Additional stormwater management BMPs must be planned and constructed to treat additional impervious. (New BMPs must meet current rules). This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this _ day of ,20_. ATTEST: City Manager Mayor Published in the Prior Lake American on the _ day of ,20_. Drafted By: Prior Lake Community Development of Natural Resources Department 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 1:\08 files\08 ordin amend\zoning\stormwater 1104\080714 draft ord.doc 1