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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-70 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN RESOLUTION 00-70 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN TO BE KNOWN AS WENSMANN 1ST ADDITION MOTION BY: Mader SECOND BY: Petersen WHEREAS: Wensmann Realty, Inc. has submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan to be known as Wensmann 1st Addition; and WHEREAS: The Prior Lake Planning Commission considered the proposed Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan at a public hearing on July 24, 2000; and WHEREAS: notice of the public hearing on said PUD Preliminary Plan has been duly published in accordance with the applicable Prior Lake Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission proceeded to hear all persons interested in this issue and persons interested were afforded the opportunity to present their views and objections related to the Wensmann 1st Addition PUD Preliminary Plan; and WHEREAS: The Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed PUD Preliminary Plan for on August 7, 2000; and WHEREAS: the City Council finds the PUD Preliminary Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS: the City Council finds the PUD Preliminary Plan is compatible with the stated purposes and intent of the Section 1106 Planned Unit Developments of the Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA: 1. It hereby adopts the following findings: a) Greater utilization of new technologies in building design, materials, construction and land development. The developer has attempted to design the buildings so they fit the land, rather than force the land to fit the building design. The developer is also requesting approval to custom grade the more difficult single family lots in order to save more trees and preserve more slopes. b) Higher standards of site and building design. The density of this site is clustered around the wetland, and is located closer to the major roads adjacent to the site. The utilization of private streets in the townhouse portion of the r:\resoluti\p_lanres\2000\00-70.doc PAGE 1 16200 Ea§le Creek Ave. S.E., Prior take, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER development allows the preservation of the wetlands and some of the slopes and trees on this site. c) More efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities to support high quality land use development at a lesser cost. Maintenance of private streets, including plowing and future repairs, is done by the homeowners association. This reduces City costs in providing services to these homes. d) Enhanced incorporation of recreational, public and open space components in the development which may be made more useable and be more suitably located than would otherwise be provided under conventional development procedures. As proposed, the developer provides a trail connection along the public street. With the park dedication and trail connections suggested by the staff, the creation of the public trail system around the pond provides an amenity which can be utilized by both the future and the existing neighborhood. e) Provides a flexible approach to development which allows modifications to the strict application of regulations within the various Use Districts that are in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The use of the PUD allows the higher density to be clustered around the pond and adjacent to the major roads. The density and variety of housing units is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals to provide a variety of housing styles. f) Encourages a more creative and efficient use of land. The PUD allows the higher density areas to be clustered, and preserves open space. g) Preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics including flora and fauna, scenic views, screening and buffering, and access. The townhouse units are sited to take advantage of the natural views of the wetlands. h) Allows the development to operate in concert with a Redevelopment Plan in certain areas of the City and to insure the redevelopment goals and objectives within the Redevelopment District will be achieved. This criteria is not applicable. i) Provides for flexibility in design and construction of the development in cases where large tracts of land are under single ownership or control and where the use(s) has the potential to significantly affect adjacent or nearby properties. The use of the PUD allows the clustering of the homes and the use of private streets. j) Encourages the developer to convey property to the public, over and above required dedications, by allowing a portion of the density to be transferred to other parts of the site. The park and trail dedication will help facilitate the creation of a trail corridor along the natural areas on this site and on adjacent sites. k) The design shall consider the whole of the project and shall create a unified environment within the boundaries of the project by insuring architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, aesthetically pleasing landscape and site features, and efficient use and design of utilities. The design creates a unified environment. The extension of the existing streets and provision of trails and sidewalks allows for efficient movement of traffic. Revision of the landscaping plan to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance will also enhance this area. I) The design of a PUD shall optimize compatibility between the project and surrounding land uses, both existing and proposed and shall minimize the potential adverse impacts of r:\resoluti\planresX2OOO\OO-70.doc PAGE 2 the PUD on surrounding land uses and the potential adverse effects of the surrounding land uses on the PUD. The use of the PUD will allow the extension of the single family homes adjacent to the existing residences, and the clustering of the townhouse units. m) If a project for which PUD treatment has been requested involves construction over a period of time in two or more phases, the applicant shall demonstrate that each phase is capable of addressing and meeting each of the criteria independent of the other phases. Each of the individual phases includes landscaping and road extensions. n) Approval of a PUD may permit the placement of more than one building on a lot. This is not applicable. o) A PUD in a Residential Use District shall conform to the requirements of that Use District unless modified by the following or other provisions of this Ordinance. 1) The tract of land for which a project is proposed shall have not less than 200 feet of frontage on a public right-of-way; 2) No building shall be nearer than its building height to any property line when the property abutting the subject property is in an "R-1" or "R-2" Use District; 3) No building within the project shall be nearer to another building than ~ the sum of the building heights of the two buildings, except for parking ramps which may be directly connected to another building; and 4) Private roadways within the project site may not be used in calculating required off-street parking spaces. The proposal meets the above requirements with the exception of the modification requested by the developer to utilize private streets. This modification is permitted under the PUD provisions at the discretion of the Council. 2. The Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan is hereby approved subject to the following conditions a) Revise the lots to meet minimum lot area and width requirements. In addition, net lot area for those lots with wetlands and NURP ponds must be provided. Net lot area must meet minimum area requirements. b) Determine the trail alignment through the park and include the grading of this trail as part of the developer improvements. c) The tree inventory and preservation plan must be revised to include the significant trees that were not included in the original inventory. It must be revised to identify the caliper inches to be removed, and the tree replacement required. d) Revise the landscaping plan to meet the requirements of Section 1107.1900. The landscaping plan must also identify the necessary replacement trees. e) Provide an irrigation plan. f) Provide street names for both the public and private streets unique to the City of Prior Lake street naming system. g) Update the Traffic Impact Report to include all of the proposed units. h) Provide sign elevations and greater detail on the location of the proposed monument signs. i) Provide calculations about the useable open space for the townhouse development. j) Verify the 100 year flood elevations for the wetlands and NURP ponds and provide a 30' setback from this elevation for all structures. k) The ground floor area ratio in the R-2 district must be reduced so it is no more than 0.315. r:~resoluti\planres\2000\00-70.doc PAGE 3 I) The developer agrees to work with the City to develop an optimal regional trail system alignment. 3. Application for approval of a PUD Final Plan must be submitted within 90 days of the date of approval of this resolution, or by November 7, 2000, unless written request for an extension of time is approved by the City Council. 4. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. Passed and adopted this 7th day of August, 2000. YES NO Mader X Mader Ericson X Ericson Gundlach X Gundlach Petersen X Petersen Vacant Vacant Frank {Seal} Manager r:\resoluti\planresX2OOO\OO-70.doc PAGE 4