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Home My WebLink About10B2 - Spring Lake Park CITY COUNCil AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: JANUARY 6, 2003 10B - 2 JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE SPRING LAKE PARK PROPERTY lOCATED IN SECTION 4, SPRING lAKE TOWNSHIP (Case File #02-133) DISCUSSION: History: On October 21, 2002, the City Council adopted a resolution annexing approximately 275 acres of Spring Lake Park located on the north side of Shoreline Drive and west of Northwood Road. On December 13, 2002, the Minnesota Department of Planning approved the annexation. Since this property was not included on the City plans, the Council also initiated an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan to include this property. The proposed amendment designates this property for Recreation and Open Space uses on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Map. The Scott County Comprehensive Plan designated this property for Urban Growth Expansion. On the Scott County Zoning Map, the property is zoned UER (Urban Expansion Reserve). According to the Scott County Zoning Ordinance, the UER District is intended "to preserve land in those areas of Scott County identified in its Comprehensive Plan for logical future extension of urban land uses served by public utilities. This zoning district is intended to preserve these areas of the County in very low rural development densities or clustered residential developments that may be compatibly integrated with future urban development." The Planning Commission reviewed this request at a public hearing on December 9, 2002. The Commission voted to recommend approval of this Comprehensive Plan amendment on the basis that the proposed designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives. A copy of the draft minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 9, 2002, is attached to this report. Current Circumstances: The total site area consists of approximately 275 acres. The site has a varied topography with elevations ranging from 980' MSL to 910' MSL. There are steep slopes located in the center of the site, around the wetland. 1:I02files\02compamI02-133 spring lk pklcc report. doc Pa.ge ] 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.L Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax ('152) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The property is presently vacant woodland and pasture. Any development on this site will be subject to the Tree Preservation requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. There is a wetland located at the southeast corner of the site. Any development of this site will be subject to the wetland mitigation requirements, which means that any disturbed wetlands must be mitigated. Access to this site is presently from CSAH 83, a gravel road running diagonally through the property and extending from CSAH 12 (Shoreline Drive) to CSAH 82. The property to the north is zoned A (Agricultural) and is designated for Recreational and Open Space uses. The property to the east and west is presently outside of the Prior Lake City limits and is designated as an Urban Growth Expansion Area, This area is zoned U ER. The property to the south is zoned R-1. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates this property for R- L1MD uses. The Issues: Spring Lake Park is a regional park owned by Scott County and operated by the Three Rivers Park district. Although currently undeveloped, there are plans to develop the entire park in the future. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan includes this area on the City's Comprehensive Plan Map and designates the area for Recreation and Open Space uses. This designation is consistent with the Land Use Plan designation of the portion of Spring Lake Park already located within the City. This project is consistent with the following goals and objectives set out in the Comprehensive Plan: GOAL: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Create an environment in which all citizens have the opportunity to develop their full potential. OBJECTIVE No.1: Encourage the development of a broad range of educational and learning opportunities for persons of all ages. OBJECTIVE No.2: Promote leisure time opportunities and experiences which are rewarding for the individual and families. The proposed R-OS designation is consistent with the above stated goals and objectives in that it preserves the park property for development as a regional park. The designation will also provide open space and the preservation of the natural elements of the site. Conclusion: The proposed Comprehensive Plan designation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the Planning Commission and the staff recommend approval of this request. FISCAL IMPACT: BudQet Impact: There is no direct budget impact involved in this request. 1:I02fi1es\02compamI02-133 spring Ik pklcc report.doc Page 2 ALTERNATIVES: The City Council has three alternatives: 1. Adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include this area and designate it as R-OS. 2. Continue the review for specific information or reasons per City Council discussion. 3. Find the Comprehensive Plan amendment inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and deny the request. In this case staff should be directed to prepare a resolution with findings of fact. RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff recommends Alternative #1. The following motion is required: 1. A motion and second to adopt a resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to designate the 275 acres as Recreation and Opens Space (R-OS) is required. REVIEWED BY: anager I:\02fi1es\02compam\02-133 spring lk pk\cc report.doc Page 3 RESOLUTION 03-XX RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR SPRING LAKE PARK PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 4, Sf'FlINA I "K!i: Tnw",~ MOTION BY: SECOND BY: RECITALS WHEREAS, The City of Prior lake initiated an amendment to the City of Prior lake 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to include property on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and to designate the property as R-OS (Recreation and Open Space) for the property legally described as follows: Legal Description: That part of Government lot 1, Section 4, Township 114, Range 22, West lying north and west of Northwood Road, and lying north of the plat of Spring Lake Townsite according to the record plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota, That part of Government lot 2, Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West lying north of the plats of Spring Lake Townsite and Butternut Beach according to the recorded plats thereof, Scott County, Minnesota. Government Lot 3, Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West. Scott County, Minnesota, excepting therefrom the east one hundred (100) feet of said Government lot 3 lying south of old Highway No. 13, The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE ;1..) of Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West, Scott County, Minnesota The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW ;I.. of NE ;1..) of Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West, Scott County, Minnesota, The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ;I.. of NW ;1..) of Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West, Scott County, Minnesota, The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ;I.. of NW ;1..) of Section 4, Township 114 North, Range 22 West, Scott County, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, legal notice of the public hearing was duly published and mailed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Prior Lake City Code; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 9, 2002, for those 1:\02fi1es\02compam\02-133 spring Ik pk\cc resolution. doc Page I 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQl;AL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER interested in this request to present their views; and WHEREAS, On December 9, 2002, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the basis the R-OS designation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, On January 6, 2003, the Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed amendment to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan land Use Map to designate the above described property to the R-OS designation and; WHEREAS, The City Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment along with the staff reports and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, The City Council has carefully considered the testimony, staff reports and other pertinent information contained in the record of decision of this case, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that: 1, The above recitals are herein fully incorporated herein as set forth above, 2. The proposed amendment to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to designate the above described property as R-OS (Recreation and Open Space) is hereby approved, 3. Approval of this amendment is subject to the approval of the Metropolitan Council. Passed and adopted this 61h day of January, 2003. Haugen Haugen Blomberg Blomberg leMair LeMair Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska YES NO {Seal} Frank Boyles, City Manager City of Prior lake 1:\02files\02compam\02-133 spring Ik pk\cc resolution.doc Page 2 Location rvlap Spring Lake Park Comprehensive Plan Amendment "-J h - (~::fKL. . --- " '/-'\. ("'~ -. \ \ L / ; I i I ~ -,\;:~',,' , c. _' ... V ~-l.:.;:'~"~'::~ '<'1 -'I <~--~ t) .:....;. .- '-.{.' \.... ~.,/ ~'l ' \~';'/ . \ \ . D II ---lr OJr I.. 11M --,i ri~~' ---< 4h: I.~ ~I' I!_I -.-J! r~~ - ~ ,'~~~~~" '.-:; i' "//&1 .' j~ '''' ~ (1 / I'~."(f,\., ' , \ .' '''l'~ Spring Lake /z~~~ (~ ~.;X,f'A II \~~d,g.j~7J.. . 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E 8 Q) ~ ~ L- a "C CL '0 ~ G ~ l>; '" 5l ~ 5fj"" ~ 6 ~ ::> ~ i:6> ~i:~ i~ N -g 5~ 0 ~- -~~ ~ ; -.. ~! ~ .5~ >! l!! II 12'12' ~ ~ 01 ~ ~ '"' _ al5~~a~ "U"E o<l~ ~ roj~~~l~~~f~ j}i~ ~ c: 0 - "" .!l a! a! ~- Iii ~:s,~ 8 ~ '~I~~~ i iU!~~~ p: Ct:1L'StB ~ ~ 001 B 10111 i I i 1011 ~ ~c:: .8"@ lll-rg <!:,!2J !3 '0 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002 1. Call to Order: Chairman Stamson called the December 9,2002, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:30 p:m. Those present were Commissioners Atwood, Criegb, Lemke, Ringstad and Stamson, PJanning Coordinator Jane Kansier and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson. \, 2. Roll Call: Atwood Criego Lemke Ringstad Stamson Present Present Present Present Absent* *Commissioner Stamson arrived at 6:36p,m. and took over as Chair. 3. Approval of Minutes: Change on Page 10 - Lemke's first comment. The Minutes from the November 25, 2002, Planning Commission meeting were approved with the change. 4. Consent: , I A. Case #02-123 Karl Holm Variance Resolution / / MOTION BY J.;EMKE, SECOND BY ATWOOD, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 02- 021PC APP~6VING AN 11.4 FOOT VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED 25 FOOT FRONT Y SETBACK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO A SINGL AMIL Y DWELLING. \ by Lemke, Atwood, Criego, nay by Ringstad, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Public Hearings: Commissioner Criego read the Public Hearing Statement and opened the meeting. x A. Case #02-133 Consider an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map for the Spring Lake Regional Park Property located in Section 4, Spring Lake Township. Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated December 9, 2002, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. L:\02FILES\02planning comm\02pcminutes\MN 120902.doc Planning Commission Meeting December 9, 2002 On October 21, 2002, the City Council adopted a resolution annexing approximately 275 acres of Spring Lake Park located on the north side of Shoreline Drive and west of Northwood Road, Since this property was not included on the City plans, the Council also initiated an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan to include this property, The proposed amendment designates this property for Recreation and Open Space uses on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Map. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan includes this area on the City's Comprehensive Plan Map and designates the area for Recreation and Open Space uses, This designation is consistent with the Land Use Plan designation of the portion of Spring Lake Park already located within the City. City Staff recommended approval ofthe Amendment. Comments from the public: Jim Weninger, 2591 Spring Lake Road, questioned the criteria for posting and notification, He was not notified, Kansier responded notices were sent out to residents 500 feet from the property and posting is not required, Weninger stated he was frustrated over the proposed change, He did not feel the County, Park or City had a very good view of what was planned, Some of his concerns were increasing traffic on County Road 12; development of the park; runofffrom County Road 12; original concepts for the park programs and neighbors have not seen any plans or documentation. Weninger felt it is a good action but the Planning Commission did not have enough information to make a decision at this time, Criego asked Weninger to point out where he lived on the map, Kansier stated his name was on the list, along with a copy of the labels and the City did not receive any returned notices, Starnson questioned staff on the park development process. Kansier responded on the procedure and rezoning, The City had been told by the County and Three Rivers Park District they did not immediately plan on developing the park, It would be a minimum of 5 to 10 years out, primarily due to funding constraints, Starnson explained the Comprehensive Plan guideline procedures. Weninger questioned the hearing procedure, Kansier pointed out under the City's Zoning Ordinance, Park and Recreational Open Space are permitted uses and do not require public hearings for development. That is not to say Three River Park District may hold neighborhood meetings or give a presentation, The County is looking at County Road 12 re-alignment and would probably have neighborhood meetings as well. L:\02FILES\02planning comm\02pcminutes\MN120902.doc 2 Planning Commission Meeting December 9, 2002 Weninger would like the neighbors to have leverage and input on the park development as it is a real asset to the community, Linda King, 2523 Spring Lake Road, questioned staff if there would be a buy-out procedure in rezoning, Starnson explained the procedure. Kansier said she was not aware of Three Rivers Park buying out any homes. She also explained the County and City are working on upgrading part of County Road 12. Randy Baldwin, 2535 Spring Lake Road, questioned the alternatives and benefits to the residents of annexing in the park, Kansier explained the procedure for adding the land into our City map and that nothing is really changing as far as the park dynamics, Baldwin does not want it to develop into baseball and soccer fields with lights. Kansier responded other alternatives would allow more development. Baldwin questioned other zoning choices. Kansier explained the park ordinances, The property is still owned by Scott County. Stamson questioned Scott County's park zoning designation, Kansier responded. Barb St. John, Vergus Avenue, said she was concerned the property would stay parkland, If not, how much would turn into residential lots. Kansier responded she was not aware of it changing, Another concern was that all lake residents should have been notified. More dockage would affect boat traffic, She would like residents to be able to walk or use a bike path around Spring Lake, Looking forward to a nice park. Patty Pabuda, 2501 Spring Lake Road, said she did not understand the procedure and just wants the park to stay the way it is, Kansier explained the City did not have total control over the parkland as it is owned by Scott County and controlled by Three River Park District. Pabuda wondered what would happen if someone found an eagle's nest. Kansier did not know. Louis Madsen, 2530 Spring Lake Road, was surprised to get the notice. He would like the park to stay the same, Would like information sent to him on the development. Stamson clarified the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Patty Pabuda stated Three Rivers Park and the DNR were the same thing. Kansier cleared up the issue. Stamson explained the procedure, Pabuda felt the City already had 37 parks and would like to see this park to stay natural so children can go out into the woods and see a snapping turtle and blue heron. Stamson explained the park differences between the City and Three River Parks District. Jerry Schrank, 2956 Hawk Ridge Road, would like more information and understanding about the request and alternatives before the Commission. Kansier responded to his concerns and said notices for public hearings would be sent to the surrounding property owners when a plan came in. L\02FILES\02planning comm\02pcminutes\MN120902.doc 3 Planning Commission Meeting December 9, 2002 Patty Pabuda, questioned why the City bought this property. Kansier said the City did not buy the park, it is owned by Scott County and controlled by Three Rivers Park District. The public hearing was closed. Comments/rom the Commissioners: Criego: · This is the right designation for the Comprehensive Pan, The property was annexed a month ago and the City is labeling the territory basically the same as the County, That is important for everyone to understand, . Stressed this is not City property, Scott County owns the land, . Does not see anything major taking place in the near future. Notification will be sent out when there is a change and input from the community will be heard, . This is actually the way the park should be, . In favor of the Amendment. Lemke: . Agreed with Criego, this is more of a housekeeping procedure, The boundaries of this property changed and are now in the City of Prior Lake, The Comprehensive Plan Map must reflect a designation, . Recreational Open Space is what it should be used for. How it is going to be used is determined in the future, Atwood: . Agreed with Commissioners, . Be aware that Scott County had it designated as UER (Urban Expansion Reserve) which is less desirable than what the City is proposing, . In favor of Amendment. Ringstad: . This is just a housekeeping item, The property was recently annexed into the City and because of that it must be designated as something, Based on all the options and alternatives, the members of the audience should be comfortable with what staff is recommending, . Supported Amendment. Stamson: . Agreed with Commissioners. This is appropriate, most restrictive and the least dense form of development. The alternative is housing or commercial, which this property is not appropriate for. . Residents have valid concerns with development issues, There are a number of venues that will be reviewed. Recommend the residents stay on top of Scott County and Three River Parks District to see what their plans are. It is in the early stages. L:\02FILES\02planning comrn\02pcrninutes\MN 120902.doc 4 Planning Commission Meeting December 9, 2002 . Supported the amendment. Stamson addressed a question from the audience on why the property was annexed in. Essentially the County asked that it be annexed into the City limits because it would be advantageous to them. The County will still own the property, it is simply part of the City limits, MOTION BY LEMKE, SECOND BY ATWOOD, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO ADD APPROXIMATELY 275 ACRES TO THE 2020 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND TO DESIGNATE THIS AREA FOR RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE USE, Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED. This will go before the City Council on January 6, 2003, B. Case #02-134 Consider an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map for the Stemm r property located in the Southwest Quarter ofthe)~orthwest Quarter of Section 4, ring Lake Township. ' Planning Coordina r Jane Kansier presented the Planning R~port dated December 9, 2002, on file in the 0 ce of the City Planning Departmel).f. On October 21, 2002, the ~ty Council adopted a resplution annexing approximately 65 acres of land located on the north side of Shoreline Drive directly west of Spring Lake Park. Since this property was'not included on the City plans, the Council also initiated an amendment to the City Comprehepsive Plan to include this property, The proposed amendment designates this property for Low to Medium Density Residential uses on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Map, ' . The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan includes this area on the City's Comprehensive Plan Map and desigrtates the area for Low to Medium Density Residential uses. This designation, which allows densities up to 10 units per acre, is consistent with the Land Use Plan designation of the residential property along Northwood Road, The potential developer for this site has indicated the property will be developed with single famny lots, This type of development is also consistent with the proposed R-L/MD designation, / i The Staff recommended approval of the Amendment as the R-L/MD designation is consistent with the g6als of the Comprehensive Plan, , , , . Comments froyt the publIc: Jim Wenin!?/2591 Spring Lake Road, clarified the purpose of the hearing. He has had several cOltyersations in the past few weeks indicating the County is reviewing traffic flow that is not resolved yet. The City has had discussions of extending sewer and water L\02FILES\02planning comm\02pcminutes\MN120902.doc 5