HomeMy WebLinkAbout081197REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1997
6:30 p.m.
Case #97-066
Trail SE.
1. Call Meeting to Order:
2. Roll Call:
3. Approval of Minutes:
4. Public Hearings:
A. Case #97-061, #97-062 and #97-063 Consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Preliminary PUD Plan and the Preliminary Plat for the Eagle Creek Assisted Living
facility located on the comer of Five Hawks Avenue and Priorwood Street.
5. Old Business:
A. (Continued) Conditional Use Request for C. H. Carpenter, 16450 Anna
B. Case #97-053 (Continued) Brian Mattson request a side yard setback and impervious
surface variances for the property at 16575 Inguadona Beach Circle.
C. Zoning Ordinance Discussion.
6. New Business:
7. Announcements and Correspondence:
A. EDA meeting August 18, 1997.
8. Adjournment:
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 1997
1. Call to Order:
The August 11, 1997, Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman
Stamson at 6:33 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Cramer, Criego, Kuykendall,
Stamson and Vonhof, Director of Planning Don Rye, Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier,
Assistant City Engineer Sue McDermott and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Stamson Present
Kuykendall Present
Criego Present
Cramer Present
Vonhof Absent
3. Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY KUYKENDALL, SECOND BY CRIEGO, TO APPROVE THE JULY 28,
1997 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Vote taken signified ayes by Kuykendall, Criego, Cramer and Stamson. MOTION
CARRIED.
Commissioner Vonhof arrived at 6:37 p.m.
4. Public Hearings:
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Case #97-061, #97-062 and #97-063 Consider a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Preliminary PUD Plan and the Preliminary Plat for the Eagle
Creek Assisted Living facility located on the corner of Five Hawks Avenue and
Priorwood Street.
The hearing was opened and a sign-up sheet was circulated to the public in attendance.
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Staff Report dated August 11, 1997.
Eagle Creek Villas LLC has applied for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, a
Preliminary PUD Plan and a Preliminary Plat for the property located just north of the
intersection of Five Hawks Avenue and Priorwood Street. The City Council approved
the Schematic Plan for an amendment to the Priorview PUD to add approximately one
acre of land (Lots 2, 3 and 4, Holly Court) to the original PUD site, to allow the
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construction of a 61 unit assisted living building and a 28 unit market rate senior rental
building on the vacant portion of the site on June 2, 1997, through Resolution 97-48.
These applications are the next step in the approval process for this project.
The original PUD was approved in 1983 and the development to date has occurred prior
to 1991. The Priorview PUD was preceded by Council action in 1981 which rezoned the
subject property to R-3, High Density residential. This would have permitted 210 units
on the 15.05 acres of buildable land on the site. In December of 1982, the Council
approved a Schematic PUD plan which provided for 106 units, a street connection from
Five Hawks Avenue to Cates Street and preservation of site amenities. In September of
1983, the Council approved the first phase of the development consisting of 48
townhomes. Priorview Second Addition consisting of 20 units, was approved in 1991.
There has been no construction activity on this site for several years. In September, 1996,
the Council approved Resolution 96-90, approving an amendment to the Schematic Plan
for the Priorview PUD, to allow a 61 unit assisted living facility. This amendment was
subject to the eight conditions. The developer never submitted the necessary documents
for preliminary plan approval of this PUD. In June, 1997, the Council approved
Resolution 97-48, approving an amendment to the Schematic Plan to allow a 61-unit
assisted living facility and a 28ounit senior rental facility subject to conditions.
Comments from the pubic:
Charles Cappachino, 4206 Cates Street, felt the grading site for the project has been
followed very closely without disturbing the area. He went on to express his feelings
regarding the wetland. It was his understanding no more than 50% of the trees would be
removed, when in fact, nearly every tree has been removed. There is a proposal for 102
parking spaces. A year ago there was a major parking concern for a 61 facility and now
an additional 28 units are being considered. He is not in favor of the additional units and
the nmoff impact to the wetland. Mr. Cappachino stated he asked his neighbors to ask to
sign a petition against the additional units. He said the neighbors felt it was useless.
Debra Rose, 7725 Jennifer Lane, addressed Mr. Cappachino's concern. A market
research study was done indicating the Prior Lake area is lacking in a senior health care
facility. The number of units are based on the zoning ordinance of Prior Lake. The
parking would be for workers and visitors. The majority of residents would not be using
the parking facilities.
The public hearing was closed.
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Comments from the Commissioners:
Criego:
· Assistant City Engineer Sue McDermott explained the engineering conditions and
grading site. They are looking at the erosion control until vegetation is established.
The wetland plan shows impact to the wetland. She feels confident the proposed
berm with help improve the water quality in the creek and wetland.
· Rye addressed the parking issue. The ordinance states one parking place per unit.
The parking for an assisted living is greater than the demand and will be allocated.
· Concern was for over parking. Proposal does not sound excessiv, e.
· Supports the assisted living accommodations and the additional apartments.
Kuykendall:
· Generally supports staff recommendations.
· Parking spaces are reasonable. They are not excessive.
is adequate.
· Support no change in the parking.
· Questioned the grading permit before approval.
approved at the earlier proceeding.
· Trails are addressed.
The engineer felt the design
Kansier and McDermott said it was
Vonhof.'
· Supports the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and feels it is in line with the goals
and objectives.
· The Preliminary PUD - Confident is a good PUD plan for the site. There was a lot of
discussion on many issues.
· Preliminary Plat - Kasier explained the City requires underground watering systems.
· Supports staff recommendations on all three requests.
Cramer:
· Questioned property to the east. Rye explained the area was covered in the Eagle
Creek Villa Plat. Drainage is directed to the larger wetland.
· The concept of the plan meets the city's objectives.
· Supports staff's recommendation along with the conditions.
Criego:
· Questioned the bridge over the wetland. City will work with the developer on an
arched bridge. Should be one of the conditions of the approval.
Kuykendall:
· The bridge should be able to accommodate safety equipment. He felt this was
discussed earlier where a police car or fire truck should be able to use the bridge.
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A discussion followed regarding the bridge. Kansier said the City would be willing to
work with the developer to pick up some of the extra cost between a culvert and the
bridge.
Vonhof:
· The parks department can design the bridge consistent with other bridges in the City.
Cramer:
ADA requirements would have to be met.
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY CRIEGO, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AMENDMENT FROM THE URBAN LOW TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION TO THE URBAN HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION FOR THIS SITE.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY CRIEGO, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN, WITH CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF A BRIDGE.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY CRAMER, SECOND BY KUYKENDALL, TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS EAGLE CREEK
ESTATES, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
This item will go to City Council on Tuesday, September 2, 1997.
5. Old Business:
A. Case #97-066 (Continued) Conditional Use Request for C. H. Carpenter, 16450
Anna Trail SE.
The City received an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from C.H.
Carpenter Lumber on July 3, 1997. The applicant proposes to construct two pole type
building in a phasing plan. The property is zoned B-2, Community Business. The Prior
Lake Zoning Ordinance requires a conditional use permit for this type of use in the B-2
district. The applicant obtained a conditional use permit in 1976 for the original building
to allow "Supply Yards" in the B-2 zoning district (CUP 76-02). The applicants are
substantially increasing the structure beyond original approval, thus an amendment to the
original CUP is necessary.
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The applicant has withdrawn their application at this time. Applicant indicated the
landscape requirement to the project has forced them to withdraw.
A. Case #97-053 (Continued) Brian Mattson request for a side yard setback and
impervious surface variance for the property at 16575 Inguadona Beach Circle.
On June 23, 1997 the Planning Commission heard a variance request from Brian Mattson
who is proposing to construct a detached garage with driveway. The applicant had
originally requested a variance to allow impervious surface coverage on the lot to be 54%
and the driveway to be setback 1 foot from the property line.
Upon request of the applicant, the Planning Commission continued the discussion to July
28, 1997. This was to allow the applicant time to modify the proposed additions to
reduce/eliminate the variance request. The applicant had requested an extension to the
August 11, 1997. On July 28, 1997 the Planning Commission made a motion continuing
the hearing until August 11, 1997.
The Planning Department has received a written request from the applicant requesting
another extension until August 25, 1997. The applicant has significantly reduced the
impervious surface on the site and is awaiting completion of final survey.
MOTION BY KUYKENDALL, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO CONTINUE THE
MEETING TO AUGUST 25, 1997.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
A. Zoning Ordinance Discussion.
September 22, 1997 will be the hearing date scheduled for the new zoning ordinance
public hearing. All commissioners will be available.
6. New Business:
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) for the library will be going out next week.
7. Announcements and Correspondence:
Reminder of the EDA meeting August 18, 1997. There was a short discussion on the
down town issues.
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8. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Donald Rye
Director of Planning
Connie Carlson
Recording Secretary
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