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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 April Planning Commission Agenda Packets19 93 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, April 1, 1993 7:30 p.m 7:35 p.m. 8:15 P.M. Call Meeting to Order. a) Review Minutes of Previous Meeting. 1. CONSIDER VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR DENNIS SCHWEITERS. 2. CONSIDER VARIANCE APPLICATION FROM LITTLE SIX INC. Other Business a) b) C) All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes earlier or later than the scheduled time. 4629 Dakota St SE., Prbr Lam, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORMN" 06LOM get° C) f=7 '1j P \ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 18, 1993 The March 18, 1993, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Roseth at 7:30 P.M. Thos e present were Commissioners Roseth, Arnold, Loftus, Wuellne and Greenfield, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEMS I a S b - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS (a) The minutes of the March 4, 1993, were reviewed. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Greenfield, and Wuellner. Commissioner Roseth abstained as he was not present at the previous meeting. MOTION CARRIED. (b) The minutes of the February 4, 1993, were reviewed. Commissioner Greenfield stated on page 7, paragraph three, line 1, the name of the Commissioner was missing. It was determined that Commissioner Wuellner was the person speaking. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 4, 1993, MINUTES AS CORRECTED. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Loftus, Greenfield, Wuellner, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - CHARLES LACKEY - VARIANCE Kathy Farquharson, 6467 Kingfisher Lane, Eden Prairie, stated she is representing the applicants who have purchased the subject site to construct a single family home. Due to the size of the lot and the existing garage which is to be incorporated into the construction plans, several variances are requested. The cabin located on the property will be removed. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the information as per memo of March 18, 1993. The variances requested are as follows: a 2.5 foot east side yard variance from 10 foot setback requirement, 37 foot lakeshore variance from 75 foot setback requirement, 108 lot coverage ratio variance from 228 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPP09R MT' EMPLOYER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 1993 PAGE 2 requirement, and a 13.53 impervious surface variance from 303 requirement for Lot 28 and the east 10 feet of Lot 27, Fairlawn Shores. The previous owner had constructed a three car garage in anticipation of building a home. The existing cabin is located within the floodplain and contains a deck that encroaches over the 904 contour line. Demolition of the cabin would bring the site into compliance with City Code. The subject site contains several development constraints due to its width, area, and topography, thereby causing a hardship to the applicant. There is a 7.5 foot utility easement on the west side of the property. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variances based on the hardship criteria of the subject site is a substandard lot of record subdivided and developed prior to annexation into Prior Lake City limits, the proposed construction is located at a lakeshore setback similar to other homes within the neighborhood, a non - conforming structure located within the floodplain of Prior Lake will be removed and replaced with a conforming structure, the application of current zoning standards results in a severely limited building envelope, and the proposed development is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and will not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the neighborhood. A telephone message from Bill Willinger, 5650 Fairlawn Shores Trail SE, Prior Lake, stating he objected to the 2.5 foot east side variance. Cindy Dobel, 5604 - 150th Street, objected to the house being built as it would impair their view of the lake. They thought that the lot would not be developed. Ms. Dobel asked for clarification on the height of the house, thought City Code was 35 feet. Jan Broucher, 14975 Storm Circle, was not objecting to the improvement but felt the house was too big. Bill Bymark, 5620 - 150th Street, voiced his objection to the height of the house as it would block his view of the lake. Bob Banitt, Contractor for the applicant, explained the construction design of the proposed home showing it was the best design available for the site. The roof height would be 28 feet which is an increase of 10 feet from the existing garage. However, there would be a peak roof which will allow some view of the lake from neighboring properties. Comments from the Commissioners were on; the three car garage dimensions, reduction of driveway to reduce the coverage ratio, demolition of cabin resulting in removal of structure from floodplain, distance to adjacent neighborhood on the east is 48 feet, sideyard request is minimal, plan of house is a reasonable design, improvement of lakeshore, and consensus was in support of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 1993 PAGE 2 requirement, and a 13.5% impervious surface variance from 30% requirement for Lot 28 and the east 10 feet of Lot 27, Fairlawn Shores. The previous owner had constructed a three car garage in anticipation of building a home. The existing cabin is located within the floodplain and contains a deck that encroaches over the 904 contour line. Demolition of the cabin would bring the site into compliance with City Code. The subject site contains several development constraints due to its width, area, and topography, thereby causing a hardship to the applicant. There is a 7.5 foot utility easement on the west side of the property. Staffs recommendation is to approve the variances based on the hardship criteria of the subject site is a substandard lot of record subdivided and developed prior to annexation into Prior Lake City limits, the proposed construction is located at a lakeshore setback similar to other homes within the neighborhood, a non - conforming structure located within the floodplain of Prior Lake will be removed and replaced with a conforming structure, the application of current zoning standards results in a severely limited building envelope, and the proposed development is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and will not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the neighborhood. A telephone message from Bill Willin er, 5650 Fairlawn Shores Trail SE, Prior Lake, stating he objected to the 2.5 foot east side variance. Cindy Dobel, 5604 - 150th Street, objected to the house being built as it would impair their view of the lake. They thought that the lot would not be developed. Ms. Dobel asked for clarification on the height of the house, thought City Code was 35 feet. Jan Broucher, 14975 Storm Circle, was not objecting to the improvement but felt the house was too big. Bill Bymark, 5620 - 150th Street, voiced his objection to the height of the house as it would block his view of the lake. Bob Banitt, Contractor for the applicant, explained the construction design of the proposed home showing it was the best design available for the site. The roof height would be 28 feet which is an increase of 10 feet from the existing garage. However, there would be a peak roof which will allow some view of the lake from neighboring properties. Comments from the Commissioners were on; the three car garage dimensions, reduction of driveway to reduce the coverage ratio, demolition of cabin resulting in removal of structure from floodplain, distance to adjacent neighborhood on the east is 48 feet, sideyard request is minimal, plan of house is a reasonable design, improvement of lakeshore, and consensus was in support of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 1993 PAGE 3 Cindy Dobel, 5604 - 150th, again voiced her objections to the applications, felt there are too many variances. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO GRANT THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FOR 5630 FAIRLAWN SHORES TRAIL; 1. 2.5 FOOT EAST :;IDE YARD VARIANCE FROM THE 10 FOOT SETBACK. 2. 37 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FROM THE 75 FOOT SETBACK. 3. 108 LOT COVERAGE RATIO VARIANCE FROM THE 22% REQUIREMENT. 4. 108 IMPERVIOUS SURFACE VARIANCE FROM THE 30% REQUIREMENT. RATIC14ALE BEING THE SUBJECT SITE IS A SUBSTANDARD LOT OF RECORD, WAS PLATTED AND DEVELOPED UNDER A FORMER GOVERNMENT JURISDICTION THEREBY CAUSING A HARDSHIP TO THE APPLICANT, REMOVAL OF A NON - CONFORMING STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE FLOODPLAIN WILL INCREASE THE LAKESHORE SETBACK TO 38 FEET, APPLICATION OF THE CURRENT ZONING STANDARDS WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE BUILDABILITY OF THE LOT WITHOUT VARIANCES, AND THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. COMMISSIONER GREENFIELD OFFERED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO /4, TO CHANGE THE PERCENTAGE TO 118 WHICH EQUATES TO HAVING 200 SQUARE FEET OF THE DRIVEWAY REMOVED FOR THE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE RATION. THIS AMENDMENT WAS AGREEABLE TO COMMISSIONERS LOFTUS AND ARNOLD. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Greenfield, Roseth, and Wuellner. MOTION CARRIED. A recess was called at 8:20 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M. ITEM II - PHIL CARLSON - REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL PARK STANDARDS Kay Kuhlmann, Assistant City Manager, introduced Phil Carlson, consultant from Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, who has been retained by the City to formalize the industrial park standards for Prior Lake. Mr. Carlson presented a slide presentation showing scenes through history dipicting why it is important to have zoning codes and regulations for health and safety issues. Cities are not "born" with these regulations, but need to be implemented into place with laws for the good of all. Deb Garross gave an outline of the Commissioners Retreat on March 20, 1993 at Canterbury Inn. An agenda was distributed to the Commissioners. Commissioner Greenfield conducted the discussion on conclusions drawn from the realtors meeting of January 7 1993, and read his recommendations to the Commissioners. Commissioner Greenfield stated that Superintendent of Schools, Les Sonnabend, would like to be invited to future meetings. It was decided to continue PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 1993, PAGE 4 this discussion at the Planning Commisison retreat, due to the lateness of the hour. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wuellner, Roseth, Loftus, and Greenfield. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita M. Schawe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary "VA04PN" AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: SITE ADDRESS: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: PLANNING REPORT 1 VARIANCE DENNIS SCHWIETERS 14424 WATERSEDGE TRAIL DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER YES X NO APRIL 1, 1993 HISTORY /BACKGROUND TFePlanna.ng Department received a variance application from Dennis Schwieters of 14424 Watersedge Trail. The applicant proposes to remove a non - conforming structure and rebuild a new single family home as per attached survey. The following variances are requested in order to construct the home as proposed: 1. 4.7' NE side yard variance from 10' setback requirement. 2. 3.5' BE front yard variance from 25' setback requirement. 3. 37' lakeshore variance from 75' setback requirement. 4. 83 lot coverage variance from the 223 lot coverage requirement. 5. 103 impervious surface variance from the 303 impervious surface requirement. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: There are no prey ous proposals on file for the subject site. PHYSIOGRAPHY• TFe__T_oF=s relatively flat and the existing cabin is located within the floodplain of Prior Lake. The low floor elevation is 907.29. ADJACENT USES: The adjacent properties are developed with single family homes. This neighborhood was subdivided in 1950 and in 1974, annexed to the City of Prior lake from the City of Savage. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The survey an icates the location of each adjacent home. The subject site contains 6,686 squari feet above the 904 elevation. The existing cabin is located aprroximately 26' from the 904 contour, a similar setba , 7k as the adjacent home to the west. Likewise, the proposed garage will be located at a similar 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 44711230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OrPOKrUNnY EI MMM setback as the two garages on either side of the subject site. Please also note that the home to the west has a 5.1' side yard setback. The garage corner of the home to the northeast, is located approximately 20' from the front property line. PRECEDENCE: SE searched and found that eighteen variance files exist for lots located within the Boudin's Manor Subdivision. The attached map indicates the lots which have received variances. For sixteen of the lots, one variance was granted; four lots were granted two types of variances, one lot received three variances and two lots received four variances. The variances received were one or a combination of lake, side, and front yard variances. Thirteen of the eighteen variances were granted prior to the 1987 adoption of the Shoreland Ordinance therefore, lot area and impervious surface coverage were not considered. Staff is of the opinion that the majority of the eighteen cases would require impervious surface, coverage and lot area variances if the applications were to be considered today. In addition to the variances granted, a majority of the existing homes are located at various setbacks, most of which are not compliant with current Prior Lake zoning standards. NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES IMPACT CONCERNS T is s a we establisFied ne gh orhood with various structures located within the Prior Lake floodplain and situated at various setbacks from all property lines and the 904 contour of Prior Lake. This neighborhood has been in transition for many years and has a number of structures that have been renovated or removed and rebuilt. There are only a handful of vacant lots within the subdivision. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the application as submitted. The applicant proposes to remove an existing cabin located 26' from the 904 and increase the setback to 38 The platform proposed does not require a lakeshore setback. The applicant proposes to remove an existing driveway which will reduce the total impervious surface from 463 to 403. A structure currently located within the floodplain will be removed and replaced with a structure conforming to the Prior Lake Floodplain Ordinance. The proposed front yard setback of 21.5 is similar to the existing setback of the adjacent home to the northeast, which has an approximate setback of 20 One 4.7 side yard variance has been requested which is a similar setback as the existing home to the southwest. The lot coverage and impervious surface are consistent with the intent of the Code in that if this particular structure were built upon a conforming 10,000 square foot lot, the lot coverage would be 203 and impervious surface coverage 263. 2. Table or continue the variance for specific reasons. Deny the application based upon findings and facts relative to the hardship criteria of the Zoning ordinance, inconsistency with precedent or other purposes related to the Zoning Code. HARDSHIP FINDINGS 1. Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. The application of current zoning standards would render the lot virtually non - buildable. The building envelope would consist of approximately 20' x 35' with a total coverage ratio of 1,337 square feet and impervious surface of 2,005 square feet. This building envelope would allow a two car garage (20 x 24 = 480 sq. ft.) with 857 square feet remaining for the home. Staff is of the opinion that the resulting building envelope is restrictive to the point of rendering the property unbuildable without variance consideration. 2. Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances unique to the property. Rationale for granting the variances is that similar setbacks are prevalent on the adjacent structures and that strict application of current zoning standards would place undue burden on this particular property, with respect to the existing development within the neighborhood. 3. The hardship is caused by provisions of the Ordinance and is not the result of actions of persons presently having an interest in the property. The lot is a substandard lot of record, subdivided and developed prior to annexation to the City of Prior Lake. The hardship is not the result of the applicant nor City of Prior Lake but the result of former platting and zoning standards of a previous government. 4. The variance observes the spirit and intent of this Ordinance, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. The proposed structure observes the spirit and intent of the Ordinance in that if it were built upon a standard lot size for which the setback restrictions were intended, the structure could conform to all applicable standards. Substantial justice would be realized by allowing the applicant to build a comparable home to those in the neighborhood and immediate adjacent properties. The variances are not contrary to the public interest in that the structure will be further removed from the lake than the existing structure, a structure in the floodplain will be removed and a garage will be provided for storage and parking of vehicles which was not present under existing development of the lot. MI WWIFAW'141�4 11 icant: Dennis Sc hwieters Type of Ownership- F X Contract �WM M Phone: 440 -2251 Phone: phone 440 Phone- Existing Use of Property: Single family residential Present Proposed Use of Property. Same Legal Description of Variance Site: Lot 26 Boudin's Manor Variance R eques t e d : "$'side yard variance - W. fdt " 10I I roux Sor6aee.� - Has the ar "ant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? Yes x No What was requested: NA NA Disposition- Describe the type of improvements proposed: Addition on existing dwelling SUBMISSION REIO[IIREMENI'S (A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified from abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description 6 Property Identification Number (PID) . (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable, (G)A parcel map at 1•- 20' -50' showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, Landscaping and utility service. ONLY COMPLEl'E APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RESTIEWD BY THE PLAtdIING 00MISSION. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree ide in tion and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. Snblaitted this 11 day of March X92-1 'Wicants Signature Fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLANM M DIREQOR Y N I M1 ., y. - .1 J, ,:n sl , 1." :IF Y1 03NDITIONS: Zoning: residential Signature of the Planning Director Date ;1 n r rte;= SURVEY PREPARED FOR' WENTWORTH CONST. 14424 WATERSEDGE TRAIL PRIOR LAKE, MN.55372 0 Qp A dd e� Valley Surveying Co.. P.A. SUITE 120 —C , 16670 FRANKLIN TRAIL FRANKLIN TRAIL OFFICE CONDOMINIUM PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 66372 TELEPHONE (612) 447 -2570 0 3 ti_ —_ DESCRIPTION, Lot 26, BOUDIN'S MANOR, SOOtt County, Ninvemota. Also shoeing the location of the proposed house. Notes Bamhaark elevaioon 909.08 top of the garage slab of the house on lot 25. 905.3 Devotes existing grade elevations on site ®.1 Denat» proposed finished grade elevatiou —+ Denotes proposed direction of SSnished drai Set the proposed slab at elevation 907.29 Set the top of block at elevation 907.79 Ton total lot mass above el. 904 a 6,686 sp. ft. p 30 so SCALE IN FEET 0 0l«1« l � w+ a w ~ ikeed Is Lloe«e Na lass • p.ael« can e,eses al head • DPWM rK. KM N/ azyme molds r• ~Nfw Forest• loaf FOR MRIANQ mswor 1 Inver atoms le« Be wMs sea Isw«mass as dke as•dlml M/ iL 40 Y/X A A Wdd- � osN I Llae« No. NWS FM I/a so" •d•N IM snag as 11 VA04PN r r NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VARIANCE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1993 at 7:35 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for Dennis Schwieters of 14424 Watersedge Trail. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: 14424 Watersedge Trail Lot 26, Boudin s Manor REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant proposes to build a new single family home as indicated on the attached drawing. In order to construct the building as proposed, the following variances are requested: 1. 4,7' NE side yard variance from 10' setback requirement. 2. 3.5 SE front yard variance from 25 setback requirement 3. 37 lakeshore variance from 75 setback requirement. 4. 88 lot coverage variance from the 228 lot coverage requirement. 5. 108 impervious surface variance from 308 impervious surface requirement. if you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Commission. For more information, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Prior Lake Planning Commission DATE MAILED: March 25, 1993 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, btrmesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 I Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORNMfY EMKOYER "VA05PC" AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: PLANNING REPORT 2 VARIANCE APPLICATION LITTLE SIX, INC., 24ru DEB GARROSS, ASSIST'.NT YES X NO APRIL 1, 1993 MYSTIC LAKE BLVD. CITY PLANNER HISTORY /BACKGROUND The Planning Department has received a variance application from Little Six, Inc., to construct a 1,896 car parking lot in the A -1 Agricultural and C -1 Conservation Zoning District. Parking lots are neither a permitted or conditional use in the A -1 or C -1 District. The Planning Commission in accordance with Section 7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance has the authority to grant a variance from the requirements of the Ordinance. This application is similar to the 1991 variance granted for a 304 car temporary parking lot located west of the Bingo Palace, The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community recently purchased approximately 180 acres of land (Menden Farm) located south and west of Mystic Lake Casino. The Community is in the process of building a casino expansion to the Mystic Lake facility. The, proposed parking lot will serve the new expansion. PROPOSAL: Damon ef — Gunther of William R. Engelhardt Associates, Inc., has projected the parking need and developed a plan that would create a 16.60 acre parking lot. The proposed lot (see attached survey reduction) will accommodate 1,896 (9 x 18 parking stalls and 30 (8 x 18' with 5' access aisle) handicap accessible space. The plan has been prepared using the newly adopted Prior Lake Landscape Ordinance as a guide. Greg Kopischke is in the process of reviewing the landscape plan and his comments will be forwarded to the Commission on April 1, 1993. The proposed parking lot will be graded and paved according to the s ecifications found on the parking plan. Citp Engineer, Larry Anderson is in the process of reviewing the parking lot plans t this time. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The conditions an circumstances that exist relative to this application are unique. The SMSC is a growing sovereign entity that needs additional land to accommodate its current growth. The logical course of action is to acquire adjacent, vacant land and develop it in accordance to need and projected demand. 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 1 Ph (612) 4474230 I Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL GR UMN EP410 a However the annexation process as set forth for Reservations has not been completed, which leaves Prior Lake in control over land use matters until the acquired lands are granted "Trust" status. once the annexation is completed, the land will be held in Trust for the SMSC and their own land use regulations will be in effect. This process is expected to take four to eight months. The 180 acres recentl purchased by the MSC was farmed as recently as 1992. ?ro�ected land uses other than the parking lot are unknown. Land use relationship, compatibility and traffic generation are not issues since the only affected uses are on the SMSC lands for which this parking lot is being constructed. OPPORTUNITIES: Prao -- r La�ias the opportunity to use its zoning power to grant an interim solution to the land use regulation problem. The SMSC desires to begin construction of the parking lot facility prior to the land being placed in Trust. The City, via its variance process can assist the Community in their expansion plans by approving the application at this time. City staff has worked with the consultant engineer to consider construction issues such as grading, drainage, erosion control, storm water management and landscaping. The grading permit for this proposal is currently being reviewed by the City Engineer. SUN QARY /RECOMMENDATION : T s app ca on and design is for construction of a parking lot to accommodate the new Casino expansion. The recommendation from staff is to approve the variance to locate a arking lot on the subject site subject to conditions p that plans a acceptable to the City Engineer. This application is similar to a previous variance granted in 1991, therefore there is precedent for positive consideration of the application. The circumstance is unique in that the land is owned by the SMSC and will be placed into Trust within months. once in Trust, the zoning authority of the City of Prior Lake is no longer valid for the site. The variance would allow the SMSC to construct needed parking facilities to coincide with construction of the Casino expansion. The variance would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the general community. 0 V ppDI _2 3- 6S 5 - _ - Ob3=1 APPLIGUION FOR VARIANCE 25- 933 -008 -1 25- 933 -018 -0 Applicant:_ Little Six, Inc. Home Phone: Address. 2400 Mystic Lake boulevard, Prior Lake pork phone : - '- Property Owner: SAM H'®e Phone: Address; Mork Phonet Type of Ownership: Fee Contrail Purchase A9re®ent __ .. ., ,n...w s,..,... w;ilix R_ F aelhaiRt Associates. a: .. 448 -8838 Existing use Of Property:, Variance R22w Zoning; Agricultur Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? Yea m What was requested: Describe the type of imProvements proposed: 1900 car parking lot with access drivew fray County Road 82. m plated application form. (Wiling fee. (C)Property Survey indicating the proposed development in relation to property lines and/or ordinary- high -water mark: proposed building elevations and drainage plan. (D)Certified from abstract firm, names and addr9ssm of property owners within 100 feet of the anterior boundaries of the subject property. (EXamplete legal description i Property Identification limber (PID). (,)Deed restriction or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1 showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ,_� •, � � ' r u ti - _ •rte• a :r a vti:r To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have rea Sec tion 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies procedures as in the O rdirance.� � and R f Fgelhardt Assoc. Submitted this 16tigy of March 19 _ 1 3 MIS SPACE IS 10 BE FILL® OUT BY THE PLAMMG DIR MOR Signature of the planning Director Date BOUNDARY SURVEY SHAKOPEE Mow KANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY PR. o`` v f,» N ES ^VA05PN NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VARIANCE APPLICATION You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1993 at 8:15 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Little Six, Inc., 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: NW 1/'4 of NW 1/4 of Section 33, Prior Lake, Minnesota and Part of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 33, Township 115, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota. Approximately 45 acres of land located directly west of Mystic Lake Casino, east of Lone Pine Golf Course and approximately 1/4 mile north and west of the intersection of C.R. 82 and Mystic Lake Drive. REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant has requested a variance from Prior Lake City Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.1 Permitted Uses to allow construction of a parking lot in the C -1 Conservation and A -1 Agricultural Districts, as proposed on the attached map. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Commission. For more information, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Prior Lake Planning Commission March 25, 1993 4629 Dakota St SF-, Pdw Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 447 -0230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORIUMN OPUNM I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER FROM: AL-, BRUCE LONEY, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: PROPOSED PARKING LOT DATE: MARCH 31, 1993 The following comments are directed to the proposed road and parking and for the April 993 to serve Commission Lake Casino Meeting: 1. A Wetland Delineation Report needs to be submitted with any wetlands survepad on the drawings. Any filling of wetlands will require a Wetland Replacement Plan. 2. A Scott County permit will be needed for the road access. This proposal will increase the traffic on the County highway system and the Scott County Highway Department is the jurisdiction responsible for reviewing the traffic impacts due to this development. 3. Engineering Staff needs to review the storm water management calculations for water quality and water quantity compliance. 4. Site construction plan needs to be reviewed for compliance with Storm Water Ordinances and MPCA's "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas ". Plans need to be reviewed for compliance with the Shakopee Basin WHO Plan. Plans and grading permit were received late on March 30, 1993 from Engelhardt 6 Associates. 4629 Dakota St SF— Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (61214474245 AN EQUAL OPPOMI f ny 84KOM M Ir v j S P / INTER - OFFICE MEMO NOTES FROM THE COUN=1993 OF MARCH 15, notes are intended to may interest Council to Prior Lake employees. 1. Pro osed Waterfront Passa a Business Park - The Co unc 1 rece ve t a status report on the acquisition of 22 acres for this proposed business park. One of the conservators for the trust is objecting to the terms of the purchase agreement and a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17. The Council approved a proposal which will provide financial incentives, primarily through tax increment financing, for KATUN Corporation, who has eproposeddindustrialsptark foruitheg t he construction of its new world headquarters, consisting of approximately 75000 square feet. 2. 1993 Public Improvement Pro sets - The Council approve3 a preparation o p lans for numerous 1993 Capital Improvement Projects, including the on Waterfront Passage Business Pa closing the sale), Y industrial park storm sewer, County Road 42 from Ferndale Avenue to Boone Avenue, Fish Point Road extension in the Greenbriar parcel, Carriage Hill Road construction, Lemley Circle storm sewer, Traffic control signal at T.H.13 and Five Hawks Avenue, Bituminous seal coat of city streets, The Pond Athletic complex parking lots and road paving and Civil Defense sirens. 3. Lime and Center Road Construction - Council or ere a mprovemen o L m Center Road, including the preparation of plans after hearing public testimony confirming the necessity for this project. 4. Public in ut on 2010 Com rehensive Plan Document The Council rec e a e P ann nq omm salon receive public input on all elements of the proposed plan by incorporating public testimony into their regular meetings rather than conducting special sessions facilitated by a consultant. The Council has asked the Planning Commission to provide a specific work plan and timeline for this project. INTER- OFFICE MEMO r e Y,,I e TO: Horst Graser, Planning Dire to FROM: Frank Boyles, City Manage\ DATE: March 19, 1993 ,\ CC: Councilmembers and Planning Commission RE: 2010 Comprehensive Plan - Citizen Review Process At their March 15 meeting the City Council discussed the request by the Planning Commission to hire a consultant to provide assistance in examining the land use element of the proposed 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The assumption was that the Comprehensive Plan had not been received sufficient citizen input and may as a result not reflect the current thinking of the community. After soma discussion, the City Council reached the following conclusions: 1. Public input on the Comprehensive Plan should include all plan elements. While the Council recognizes that the land use plan is likely to draw the greatest interest, there is also an understanding that the transportation and other elements have the potential to be controversial. 2. The Planning Commission should be responsible for soliciting public input through public meetings incorporated into their regular meeting schedule. 3. A consultant should not be retained, but modest funds could be made available for publicity and printing associated with this effort. 4. The Planning Commission should prepare a process and timeline in accordance with these guidelines for City Council consideration. FB:db FTKIN MARCH 26, 1993 NOTE PLEASE BRING YOUR CITY CODE BOOKS TO THE MEETING SO I CAN UPDATE THEM WITH THE NEW CODES. THANKS, RITA MA ^CH 26, 1993 NOTE PLEASE BRING YOUR CITY CODE BOOKS TO THE MEETING SO I CAN UPDATE THEM WITH THE NEW CODES. THANKS, RITA Z'Ri0 PLANNING CODtISSIDN: PLSA86 lgiAI/ =9 YDLS PLANS FOR PDlog6 M M MM. no MDr 931w4 R. lop \ ANN ESD .tr March 26, 1993 The plans for the Wilds P.U.D. have been distributed early in order to provide the Commissioners the opportunity to review the plans. Please keep the plans for future hearings. Staff will not send out an additional set unless the developer submits changes prior to the PUD public hearing. 4629 [khota SL SE, Pdw LAhk Mwmsg4 56372 J Ph. OM axBQf►16DPPOpnlflYO ,; FRIO AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: INTRODUCTION; ADDENDUM TO PLANNING REPORT 1 PUBLIC HEARING - BUSSE FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT; SUBWAY CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE DAVANN, INC., CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING X YES NO FEBRUARY 1, 1993 Davann, Inc. has applied for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a Subway fast food store on proposed Lot 1, Block 1, of Busse First Addition. In addition the following variances are being requested: 1). Building setback variance for the Subway store from 50 feet to 34.95 feet adjacent to STH 13. 2). Building setback variance for the Subway store from 85 feet to 74 feet adjacent to Duluth Ave. 3). A reduction in required parking spaces from 40 spaces to 27 spaces as shown on the site plan. The conditional use application is filed under Section 7.5 of the Zoning Code and the variances are filed under Section 7.6 of the Zoning Code. CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE REVIEW: The applicant did meet with city staff on several occasions prior to submitting the applications. The staff recommendation to the developer was to be respectful to the existing uses in the neighborhood by utilizing good exterior building design, landscaping and site designs. That the improvements and construction be at a minimum or exceed the level of existing construction and improvements in the neighborhood. The proposal is to construct a 1600 square foot Subway fast food store with direct land access to Duluth Ave. The landscaping of the store meets the proposed Landscape Ordinance currently under consideration by the City Council. The exterior finish of the store includes a brown brick (to match the adjacent bank), insulated glass windows in bronze aluminum frames, two signs (which meet code) a 6/12 pitched gable roof with asphalt shingles and metal facia. The orientation of the store is east and south. 4629 Dakota St. SE.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 aw eQU� owoRrUNM Erwiorea The site design and accompanying variance requests demonstrate the limited building envelope of the lot. It will be difficult to develop a site plan for this use or any other building that maintains the required setbacks due to the inefficiency of the lot. The site plan includes a 1600 square foot store, 27 paved parking spaces, a service drive through area and landscaping. Vehicular access is from Duluth Ave. The site is not connected to a pedestrian sidewalk or trail system. There is a striped designated bikeway on Duluth Ave. which is currently designed as a rural section roadway but scheduled to be upgraded in 1997 to an urban section with sidewalks and trails. PLAN ANALYSIS: In general the use conforms to the district and will not involve any element or cause any conditions which may be dangerous injurious, or noxious to any other property or persons in the neighborhood. Duluth is classified a collector street with adequate capacity to handle the expected 440 daily trips generated by Subway. The proposed driveway access from Duluth is directly across from a developed R -1 single family residential area. Noise, and headlights produced by vehicles using Subway may compromise the living environment of those residents directly across from the driveway. An alternative location is suggested where the driveway would align with Anna Trail. Berming and heavy plantings should be introduced from the new driveway location to the northern property line in an effort to be sensitive to the residential environment. Sensitivity in lightly applications has been suggested by the applicant. Any signage should not face Duluth or at least be so orientated as to not be directly visible from the residents directly across from the store. The on -site parking plan contains 27 spaces which is 13 less than required by the Zoning Code. The applicant has suggested that 27 spaces are adequate based on his market analysis and experience of other stores in similar situations. The applicant further suggests that Prior Lakes Zoning Code may be excessive and not current with needs of todays business community. It has been staffs experience that fast food chains have a good understanding of their parking needs and will not open a store that is deficient in this critical area. The use has several other elements that may cause or will produce depreciation in property values and /or character of the neighborhood. Since the store will have a drive through service an outside order board will produce objectionable noise that my he heard from the homes directly across the street. Although this is perhaps not a constant factor it may prove to be irritable during certain conditions and times. It is suggested that the order board be placed in an alternative location whereby reducing the potential negative affect on homeowners. It is also az t that wrappings used to contain the food find their way onto neighboring properties. The applicant should devise a program whereby clean up of adjacent property is done on a regular basis. The maintenance of the grounds and structure is vital in maintaining a visual impression of quality and respect and should not be allowed to deteriorate.. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Find the conditional use permit and variances consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and within the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Approval may be sub j ect to conditions as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. 2) Continue the hearings as may be necessary or requested however with specific direction to the applicant. 3) Deny the applications. AN "A41593" REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, April 15, 1993 7:30 P.M. Call Meeting to Order. a) Review Minutes of Previous Meeting. 7:35 p.m. 1. Public Hearing to consider an application from Ray Brandt for preliminary plat approval of Hidden View. 8:30 p.m. 2 Discuss format schedule of dates for Planning District Neighborhood Meetings. 9:00 p.m. 3. Consider variance application for Crown Coco. 9:30 p.m. 4. Public Hearing to consider an application from Prior Lake Development, L.P. (The Wilds) to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the Year 2000 Urban Service Area Boundary and Land Use Plan. Other Business a) Receive 1993 PUD Status Report prepared by Jim Hayes. b) Final Review of Realtor Workshop Reccmmendations (Allen Greenfield). C) Discussion of Revised "Meeting Format" (Allen Greenfield). All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes earlier or later than the scheduled time. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OR'O Ji F LCFYE" I r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 1, 1993 The April 1, 1993, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Roseth, at 7:30 P.M. Those present were commissioners Roseth, Arnold, Loftus, and Wuellner, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner James Hayes, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Greenfield was absent. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Commissioner Arnold stated a correction to page 4, paragraph 1, line 1, to correct the spelling of the word "Commissioner ". MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY WUELLNER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Wuellner, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Horst Graser gave an update on various subdivisions being submitted to the City of Prior Lake. ITEM II - DENNIS SCHWEITERS - VARIANCE Elizabeth Schweiters, 14424 Watersedge Trail, stated they are requesting variances to construct a single family home on the subject site. A letter that was signed by the neighbors showing their approval of the plan was presented to the Commissioners. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the information as per memo. The variances requested are as follows: 1) 4.7 foot NE side yard variance from the 10 foot setback requirement, 2) 3.5 foot SE front yard variance from the 25 foot setback requirement, 37 foot lakeshore variance from the 75 foot setback requirement, 4) 8% lot coverage surface variance from the 22% lot coverage requirement, and 5) 10% impervious surface variance from the 30% impervious surface requirement. The lot is relatively flat and the existing cabin which is located in the floodplain will be removed. This is a well established neighborhood with various structures located within the Prior Lake floodplain, situated at various setbacks from property lines and the 904 contour of Prior Lake. This neighborhood has been in transition for many years and has a number of structures that have been renovated, removed, and rebuilt. Hardship is caused by the provisions of the 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax(612)447-4245 M EQUAL OPPORMM y EMPLOYER rim: a(d tv i.IdG CObUeIISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 2 Ordinance and is not the result of actions by the applicant or the City of Prior Lake, and the platting and zoning standards of a previous government. There were no comments from the DNR. John Turner, 14432 Watersedge Trail, voiced his approval of the proposed plan and felt the upgrade would be an improvement to the neighborhood. Chairman Roseth read into the record the letter stating approval of the plan. Those listed were: Roger & Luann Eye -14438 Watersedge Trail; Roger & Jan Steiner -14416 Watersedge Trail; Bev Halleckson -14413 Watersedge Trail; and John Turner Jr. -14432 Watersedge Trail. Commissioner Wuellner commended the applicant for checking with the neighbors beforehand and was in favor of the variances. Commissioner Loftus felt the request was in keeping with precedent set in the neighborhood and would support the variances. commissioner Arnold concurred with the Commissioners and was pleased the non - conforming structure would be removed. Commissioner Roseth also was in agreement. MOTION BY WUELLNER, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE A 4.7 FOOT NE SIDE YARD VARIANCE FROM 10 FEET SETBACK REQUIREMENT, A 3.5 SE FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM 25 FOOT SETBACK REQUIREMENT, 37 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FROM 75 FOOT SETBACK REQUIREMENT, 8$LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE FROM THE 22% LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENT, AND A 10% IMPERVIOUS SURFACE VARIANCE FROM THE 30% IMPERVIOUS SURFACE REQUIREMENT RATIONALE BEING THAT PRECEDENT HAS BEEN SET IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, A NON - CONFORMING STRUCTURE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOODPLAIN, APPLICATION OF CURRENT ZONING STANDARDS WOULD RENDER THE LOT NON - BUILDABLE, HARDSHIP IS NOT CAUSED BY THE APPLICANT OR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE BUT BY ZONING AND PLATTING STANDARDS OF A PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT AND WOULD NOT 'E DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Wuellner, Arnold, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Recess called at 7:55 P.M. until the next item on the agenda at 8:15 P.M. Meeting was reconvened at 8:15 P.M. ITE II - SIOUX COMMUNITY- LITTLE SIX INC. Bill Rudnicki, 1825 Walnut Lane, Egan, MN, representing Little Six Inc. of the Shakopee Sioux Community stated they are requesting a variance to construct a 1800 car parking lot in conjunction with the expansion at Mystic Lake Casino. Bill Englehardt, Chaska, Consulting Engineer for the Sioux community, gave an overview of the proposed project. Scott County has approved of the plans. Having the access on County Road 82 Py- ANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 3 will relieve traffic on County Road 83. The parking lot will be landscaped with tree plantings, wildflowers, and concrete islands to define driving lanes. The Prior Lake Landscape Ordinance requirements will be implemented in the design. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the information as per memo of April 1, 1993. A variance is required to allow the construction of a parking lot in A -1 Agricultural and C -1 Conservation Zoneing Districts. Ms. Garross advised the Commissioners that the Sioux Community has purchased the Menden property and it is in the process of being put into a Trust. When this is completed, the zoning authority of the City of Prior Lake is no longer valid for the site. This application allows the City via its variance process to assist the Sioux Community in their expansion plans by approving the application at this time. City Staff has worked with the Consulting Engineer to consider construction issues such as grading, drainage, erosion control, storm water management and landscaping. A memo from Bruce Loney, Assistant City Engineer, listing five (5) conditions was read. Horst Graser, Director of Planning, reviewed the landscape plan for the Commissioners. The proposed plan does meet the intent of the Ordinance. Mr. Graser suggested different varieties of trees and plants be introduced and felt that an irrigation system should be installed. Air. Englehardt stated that it would not be a problem to implement Mr. Graser's suggestions. He also stated that construction would be scheduled to start on May 1, 1993. Diana Rigenscheid, 15540 Woodland Circle, had comments on definition of wetlands and landscaping species. Comments from the Commissioners were on: completion date of the casino expansion (August 28 was given) redefining existing parking lot, data on trips per day, planting recommendations left to landscape consultant, parking lot is needed, and a clear direction of travel indicated. Deb Garross read into the record an objection from Gary J. Olson of 15585 Woodland Circle NW, stating the increased traffic as his reason. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO GRANT A VARIANCE TO LITTLE SIX INC. OF THE SHAKOPEE SIOUX COMMUNITY, 2400 MYSTIC LAKE BOULEVARD, TO CONSTRUCT A 1,896 CAR PARKING LOT WITH THE CONDITIONS LISTED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AS FOLLOWS: 1. A WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ANY WETLANDS SURVEYED ON THE DRAWINGS. ANY FILLING OF WETLANDS WILL REQUIRE A WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN. 2. A SCOTT COUNTY PERMIT WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE ROAD ACCESS. THIS PROPOSAL WILL INCREASE THE TRAFFIC ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 4 COUNTY HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE SCOTT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS THE JURISDICTION RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE TRAFFIC IMPACTS DUE TO THIS DEVELOPMENT. 3. ENGINEERING STAFF NEEDS TO REVIEW THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT CALCULATIONS FOR WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY COMPLIANCE. 4. SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STORM WATER ORDINANCES AND MCPA'S "PROTECTING WATER QUALITY IN URBAN AREAS ". 5. PLANS NEED TO BE REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE SHAKOPEE BASIN WMO PLAN. 6. PLANS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIOR LAKE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. RATIONALE BEING THAT THERE HAS BEEN PAST PRECEDENT SET, AND IT WOULD RESOLVE A TEMPORARY SITUATION AS THE LAND WILL BE TRUST AND WOULD NOT BE UNDER PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCES. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Wuellner, Roseth, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Loftus, Roseth, and wuellner. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Tape of meeting on file at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Recording Secretary "CU9302" PLANNING REPORT AGENDA ITEM: I SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - HIDDEN VIEW PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICANT: ARGUS DEVELOPMENT, INC., RAY BRANDT, EAGAN, MN PRESENTER: JAM1., HAYES, ASSOCIATE PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: X Y-S NO DATE: APRIL 15, 1993 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the public hearing is to consider Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide Hidden View. A motion in the form of a recommendation to the City Council, will be required. The motion should be supported by findings of fact and performance criteria relevant to the application. The attached agenda packet contains the application for subdivision, written proposal prepared by the developer, and supporting maps and data. The application is followed by a packet containing memorandums from City staff and other affected agencies received as of April 9, 1993. Finally, the public hearing notice and map published in the Prior Lake American and mailed to approximately 70 residents, utility companies, and affected agencies. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: The preliminary p at of Hidden View is being processed as a standard subdivision with the procedures and requirements outlined in Section 6 -3 -2 of Subdivision Ordinance 87 -10. The subject site consists of approximately 9 acres bounded on the north by County Road 42, on the west by Bayview Addition, on the east by Eustice Addition and Eggum and Callahan's First Addition, and on the south by Shady Beach Trail. See attached subject site area location map. The subject site is currently being farmed with adjacent vegetation left idle. There are several large pine trees along the easterly property line and numerous trees on the adjacent property to the east. Current stormwater runoff for the site sheet drains from the northerly end to the southerly end. The proposal as presented is for preliminary plat approval to subdivide the property into 15 single family lots. The northerly 3 lots of this proposed subdivision will not be platted with this project, but when they are platted, they will conform to this preliminary plat. Services will be provided to these 3 lots as they will be for the 15 lots to the south. 4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORNMIY EW OYER The access to the site from County Road 42 will be from Shady Beach Trail via Conroy Street. There will be no direct access to County Road 42 from the north end of the subject site. The proposed Hidden View Road will connect with Bayview Circle to the west. Bayview Circle will continue to serve as a local road and should not see any additional traffic as a result of the development. The developer doeF not intend to file protective covenants but Joe Miller Homes has an Architectural Control Committee that will make sure that, among other things, no side by side houses will look the same from the outside, and houses will be earth -toned colors The adjacent houses are around 10 years old so there should not be any compatibility problem with a radical new design by Joe Miller Homes. The development will have a variety of styles and price ranges as well. The homes will be frame construction and will include rambler, split- entry, and two -story styles. There will also be several rear - walkout designs. The minimum house size will be 1,100 square feet of finished area and there will probably be very few, if any, of these. Ass essments : See memo from Ralph Teschner dated March 15, 1993 far details. The subject site has been previously assessed for water and sewer improvements under Project 75 -2 in 1975. All past applicable deferred assessment amounts have been called and distibuted against the land The tax status of the property is in a current state with no outstanding delinquencies. There are no outstanding special assessments against the property. The subdivision is subject to a Stormwater Management Fee (16.8 cents /sg. ft.) and a Collector Street Fee of ($700.00 /acre). Total City fees required for the development of the subdivision amount to $40,409.04 which will be collected upon entering into a developer's agreement for the utility improvements. Comprehensive Plan The proposed development site is currently zoned R -1 Urban Residential, with the S -D Shoreland District in place over approximately 80% of the southern area of the site. This site is an infill property in Prior Lake and development was expected in this area in the near future. The Comprehensive Plan has recognized the growth that will take place in this area and this development is consistent with the long -range plan for this neighborhood district. Grading & Utility Plan See memo from Bruce Loney dated April 9, 1993 for details. Storm runoff for the proposed project drains from the northerly end to the southerly end. The lots will have 4 inches of topsoil and the front yards and side yards will be sodded. Erosion control fences will be installed along the westerly, southerly, and easterly sides of the project for the 15 lots being platted in this project. Approximately 8.12 acres of the total site drains to the south, with 3.24 acres of this total draining to the east. The proposed project will reduce this drainage area to 1.79 acres. Most of this drainage area will be sodded or seeded and mulched so the runoff after construction will contain less erosion sediment and less total stormwater runoff. The remainder of the project will go through the proposed pond either through catch basins or overland via the drainage swale along the west line of the site. The City Engineering staff has been working with the developer on complete submittal requirements and has found that five items still need to be submitted as of April 12, 1993. Please see list of contingencies under Alternative #1. In addition to these items, Engineering staff has two comments. First, the street intersection with Shady Beach Trail is offset by approximately seventy (70) feet from Orchard Circle. Orchard Circle serves four residences and this offset intersection would not be a traffic hazard with the minimal traffic volumes in this area. second, the storm sewer at Bayview Circle and Shady Beach Trail may be undersized at this location. Analysis of the system is needed and any corective work may be added in the Developer's agreement. The general quality of the storm water is not excellent due to the previous use of the site as farmland. The proposed project will have a sediment basin to catch and allow contaminants to settle out of the runoff. The ground will be covered with sod in the front yards while the rear yards will be either sodded or seeded and mulched. These measures will inhibit erosion of the soil as well. Runoff that may include sand from the street will still go through the sediment basin. Overall, the proposed project will enhance the quality of the runoff that leaves the site. Park Dedic ation: See memo from Bill Mangan dated March 29, 1993 for details. The park dedication requirement for Hidden View will be in the form of a cash dedication as opposed to a land dedication. This is a relatively small subdivision which would result in a land dedication of less than one acre which is not condusive to the City's overall park system. The cash dedication is figured by using a raw land value of $7,000.00 /acre for dry, upland, 1008 useable land. The gross value of the site amounts to $61,180 under this criteria. The 108 park dedication requirement is then applied to the gross value which results in a park dedication cash requirement of $6,118 which is the amount due at the time of final plat approval. General Discussion: The proposed subdivision of Hidden View is an infill property in Prior Lake and is restricted on all sides by adjacent residential or transportation system areas. The rectangular shape of the site also restricts development options. The developer has proposed Ridden View Road to link with Sayview Circle, the existing road to the west, This provides good access to the neighbors on the west, creating a neighborhood feeling. This street layout works better than having a 500 foot cul -de -sac running south to north on the site. Another major feature of the site is the sloping topography. The site slopes from north to south which creates some stormwater problems due to its proximity to Prior Lake. This proposal has addressed this issue by creating home styles that take advantage of sloped areas. split -entry and walkout home styles are planned for some of the sloped areas. In addressing the stormwater management issue, the developer has created a detention pond on the southwest area of the site. The three lots to the north have been included in this plat as they are part of the subject site. It is the developer's intent to provide access for the lot on the northwest from Hidden view Road when it is developed. The othar lots will have access from County Road 42 through an existing double driveway. This design is efficient because it does not request any additional access to County Road 42. These are the three major aspects to the site and the developer has addressed them very well in his design. Alternatives: 11. Finer preliminary plat of Hidden View in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance contingent upon: a) Acceptable utility and drainage easements shown on the final plat. b) Acceptable Wetland Delineation Report and acceptable Wetland Replacement Plan, if necessary. C) Acceptable Storm Water Management Plan, including grading and site construction plans. d) Acceptable plans for sanitary sewer, watermain, and street improvements. e) Acceptable storm water drainage calculations to maintain a pre - development runoff rate leaving the site. (The preceding contingencies are all subject to the approval of the City Engineer, see memo from Bruce Loney dated April 9, 1993 for additional details.) 2. Deny the plat based upon specific findings. 3. Continue the hearing for specific purposes or lack of information or detail. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HIDDEN VIEW You are hsreby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E., on _April 15, 1993 at 7:35 p.m._. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a preliminary plat application for the subdivision of Hidden View into 15 single family lots. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The west 380.00 feet of the east 794.48 feet of the north 573.15 feet of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 (Government Lot 'l) of Section 30, Township 115, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota, except County Road No. 42. Also, that part of Government Lot 1, Section 30, Township 115, Range 21, Scott County, Miinesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Government Lot 1; thence west along the north line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 414.48 feet to the.east line of the west 794.48 feet of said Governement Lot 1; thence south parallel with the east line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 573.15 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence west parallel with said north line a distance of 380.00 feet to the west line of the east 794.48 feet of said Government Lot 1; thence south parallel with said east line a distance of 469.29 feet to the northerly line of Shady Beach Trail; thence northeasterly along said northerly line:to its intersection with a line drawn parallel to and 414.48 feet west of said east line; thence north along said parallel line a distance of 347.36 feet to the point of beginning. (Containinc 8.74 acres). Or more commonly described as: Approximately 8.74 acres bounded on the south by Shady Beach Trail, on the west by the existing plat of Bayview Addition, on the north by County Road 42, and on the east by the existing plats of Eustice Addition and Eggum and Callahan's First Addition. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this public hearing. The Planning Commission will accept 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORrWrY EMPLOYER oral and or written comments. IP You have questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. James Hayes Associate Planner City of Prior Lake To be published in the Prior Lake American on April 5 and April 12 , 1993. ..,:: 1 1, PIrCh°'O uiry p M ow HIDDEN VIEW '_ .:° HIDDEN VIEW This project is located between BAVVIEW ADDITION and EGGUM AND CALLAHAN'S 1ST ADDITION and is bounded or, the north by County Road No. 42 and on the south; by Shady Beach Trail. The adjacent subdivisions are mostly built out. The northerly 3 lots of this proposed subdivision will not be platted with this project but when they are platted they will conform to this preliminary plat. Services will be provided to these three lots as they will be for the southerly 15 lots. This property is currently being farmed. There are several large pine trees along the easterly property line and numerous trees or, the adjacent property to the east. The story„ runoff for- the proposed project drains from the northerly end to the southerly end. The lots will have 4" of topsoil and the front yards arid side yards will be sodded. The rear yards may be sodded but that is normally left up to the buyer. Erosion control fence will be installed along the westerly, southerly and easterly sides of the project for the 15 lots that will bt platted at this time. It is not intended to file protective covenants but Joe Miller Homes has an Architectural Control Committee that will make sure that, among other things, no side by side houses will look the same from the outside and house colors will be earth -toned colors. The ad Jacent houses are around 10 years old so there shouldn't be any compatability problem as to Joe Miller Homes houses being of a radical look as compared to the neighbors. Joe Miller Homes builds houses of all styles and all price ranges. The homes will be frame construction and will include rambler, split -entry and two -story styles. There will be several rear- walkout designs. The minimum house size will be 1100 square feet of finished area and there will probably be very few, if any, of these. Natural gas, electricity and cable television will be installed underground. Natural gas lines are normally installed within the 10 foot easement. Electric lines are installed within the street right -of -way with the transformer boxes 3 feet behind the front lot corner. Telephone cable is installed with the electrical lines. Street lighting will be provided and the location will be determined by the power company for the most desireable location of the lights. A soils report has been furnished to the City of prior Lake engineering department. The soils are lean clay underlain by sand. Natural clay was somewhat sandy and in a medium to stiff condition. Sand strata is medium dense to dense. It 'is a very good soil for construction of single family homes. No water was encountered in the borings. The erosion control fence will be installed prior to any construction begins. Upon completion of the grading operation the disturbed area, with the exception of the road bed, will be seeded and mulched. When the sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and curbs have been installed the boulevards shall be regraded and seeded and mulched once more including any areas outside of the utility construction that may have been disturbed during the installation of the utilities. A.rproximately 8.12 acres of the total'site drains to the south. One of these areas, 3.24 acres in size, drains to the east. The proposed project :II reduce this drainage area to 1.79 acres. Most of this drainage area ill be sodded or seeded and mulched so the runoff after construction will r less erosion sediment plus less runoff. The remainder of the oject will go through the pond either through the catch basins or erland via the drainage swale along the west line. e general quality of the storm water currently running off of the site is obably not the greatest because the site has been used to raise corn. is type of operation does not provide ground cover that would help to went erosion of the soil. The proposed project will have a sediment e -in to catch and allow contaminants to settle out of the runoff. The and will be covered with sod, at least in the front yards, and the rear -ds will be either sodded or seeded and mulched. This will provide a ter situation, to inhibit erosion of the soil. Runoff that may include J from the street will still go through the sediment basin. Therefore proposed project will enhance the quality of the runoff that leaves the e. T'. re are no trails or sidewalks planned and there is no need for arty fire 1 es. There are no plans for fencing. 1 °el that this project will have a positive impact for the neighborhood be *.use a vacant piece of ground will now be developed. The prices of the ne homes will undoubtedly be higher than what it cost to build the ad,l-.cent houses at the time that they were constructed. Thus the proposed pro -ect could conceiveably cause the adjacent houses to go up in value. All of the proposed lots exceed the minimum. subdivision design standards for lot area and frontage. The 6" watermain in Bayview Crest will now be looped through the proposed project. The 8" sanitary sewer will serve the sout 15 lots and the future north lots. Raayy H. Brandt O'/ / W'r—� 7 1993 PID APPLICATION FOR THE SMDLVISION OF LAND WMIN THE CITY of PRIOR LAKE Property Amer: bY 11-4( Phone: 'I) 0 Address: 34 SFA)NGTON D2lVG EA6-AN I .UN ST/ Subdiv ide r ��AM 6 Phone: Address: Agent: E R_ Phone: S 19 Address: 16oru kl !43 ST ftW R UPA.5PLLE,AIN3S317 Nxw of surveyor: QA-V )3k'ahor phone: 435' 19b6 Name of Engineer: 21V4 URMOT ----- Phone: ! Legal Description of Property: - y 5 6 =�Y4 Present Zoning: RI- SD . Property Acreage: 8,74 Deed Restrictions: N :L� Ye If so, please attach. Has the Applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it: No Yes What was requested: I have read the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance and agree to provide the information and do the work in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance. _ .5' %-A 1993 Appl igapth Date Q"y Date Signature of the Planning Director Late ear P M E M O R A N D U M TO: JIM HAYES, PLANNING DEPARTMENT FROM: BILL MANGAN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1 0 1 1 RE: PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENT FOR HIDDEN VIEW PLAT DATE: MARCH 29, 1993 After review of the subdivision for HIDDEN VIEW, I have determined that the park dedication requirement as called for in the Park Coinurehensive Plan will be in cash as opposed to a land dedication. This is a relatively small subdivision which would result in a land dedication of less than an acre which is not conducive to our overall park system. When determining land value for park dedication purposes, I use a raw land value of $7,000 per acre. This figure is used for dry, upland, 1008 useable land. In this subdivision, all of the property falls under this classification resulting in a gross value of $61,180. The 108 park dedication requirement is then applied to the gross value w',ich results in a park dedication cash requirement of $6,118 which is the amound due at the time of hardshell. Jim, if you have any questions, please let me know and I will further explain the park dedication for HIDDEN VIEW. Thank you. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / fax (612) 4474245 A EQUAL OWORNMfY U410YER I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: JIM HAYES, PLANNING INTERN FROM: BRUCE LONEY, A :SISTANT CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: HIDDEN VIEW PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL DATE: APRIL 9, 1993 The following comments are on the review of the above referenced plat for preliminary plat approval. Engineering Staff recommends preliminary plat approval with the following contingencies: 1. Utility and drainage easements be shown on the final plat and in areas where drainage from one lot is shown crossing into the adjacent lot. Easements shall be acceptable to the City Engineer. 2. An acceptable Wetland Delineation Report and acceptable Wetland Replacement Plan, if necessary, be provided to the City Engineer. Drainage easements be provided around any wetlands. 3. Acceptable Storm Water Management Plan, grading and site construction plans to the City Engineer. 4. Acceptable plans for sanitary sewer, watermain, and street improvements to be provided to the City Engineer in conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance. 5. Acceptable storm water drainage calculations and for the development to maintain the pre - development runoff rate leaving the site. 6. Two other comments are to be mentioned on the proposed plat and they are as follows: The street intersection with Shady Beach Trail is offset by approximately seventy (70) feet from Orchard Circle. Orchard Circle serves (4) residences and this offset intersection would not be a traffic hazard with the minimal traffic volumes in this area. The storm sewer system at Bayview Circle and Shady Beach Trail may be undersized at this location. Analysis of the system is needed and any corrective work may be added in the Developer's Agreement. (HIDVW) 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 A EQUAL OPPORrUNnY BVLOYni I have reviewed the attached proposed request in the following areas: ,MTER _CITY CODE GRADING SEWER ENVIRONMENT _SIGNS ZONING i FLOOD PLAIN COUNTY ROAD ACCESS NATURAL FEATURES s _SEPTIC LEGAL ISSUES __PARRS ELE)CrRIC _TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM _ _ GAS _SIOR4 WATER _ASSFS34ENTS ` BPD CODE EROSION CONTROL _OTHER I recommend: ✓ APPFMAL _DP3dIAL _CONDITIONAL APP%TJAL RETURN /T u" / TITLE: FiJ� DATE: BY DATE: MARCH 26, 1993 ODMMENM 1{:6daj Vi CL - ✓EL 56 fLs'cgJ I have reviewed the attached proposed request in the following areas: W �SFWER _CITY CITY ODDE — GRADING _ ENVIROU41M _SIGNS FLOOD PLAIN �_ 00ONPY ROAD ACCESS _ZONING PARRS _NATURAL FEATURES LEGAL ISSUES — ELECTRIC TFANSPORTATION _SEPTIC SYSITM _ _CAS S10R4 WATER AS SES -M Rr — Hr n ODDE _EROSION ODNrFCL OMER I recommend: _APPROVAL DENIAL,._CONDITIONAL APPROVAL CCMMENTS: Recommend that when the 3 northerly lots are platted, that access to all 3 lots be through Hidden View Road. No future access directly to CSAH 42. This may require a different lot configuration for the northerly lots or an access easement in order to provide access to Hidden V Road RETURN Ir STATE OF DEPARTMENT M [a z � 'y � OF NATURAL RESOURCES PHONE NO. METRO WATERS, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 5ALIM 772 -7910 March 26 1993 9 � n � Mr. James Hayes City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIDDEN VIEW, PRIOR LAKE Dear Mr. Hayes: I have reviewed the materials you submitted relative to the proposed preliminary plat of Hidden View. There are no DNR- regulated wetlands within the proposed plat. The area is, however, within the shoreland district of Prior Lake. It appears lot area and width requirements are met. I note that stormwater from the proposal will drain to the south end of the plat. There is no ponding evident within the plat. Is stormwater routed from this plat directly to Prior Lake? I highly recommend requiring ponding of stormwater generated from the plat. At a bare minimum, catch basins should be incorporated into the storm sewer system. Treatment of runoff is the only concern I have relative to this proposed plat. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Please call me at 772 -7910 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Patrick J. Lyn III Area Hydrologist AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PES Minnesota Department of Transportation r° iF Metropolitan Division < Transportation Building �¢ St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 7 0F 1 Oakdale Office, 3485 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Golden V Iley Office, 2055 North Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 Reply to Telephone No. 593 -8533 March 15, 1993 Dear Mr. Graves: We are in receipt of the above referenced plan for our review in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 505.02 and 505.03 Plats and Surveys. We find this plan acceptable for development and have no comments. This property does not abut the existing or proposed trunk highway system and does not require state comment unless it meets requirements of the pamphlet Mn Environmental Ouaiily Board Environmental Review program 4410.7800 If you, have any questions please feel free to call me at 593 -8533. Sincerely, William A. Sirois Senior Transportation Planner An Equal Opportunity Employer Mr. James Hayes Of City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota St., S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re: Hidden View, First Addition Sandy Beach Trail /Hidden View Rd. Prior Lake Dear Mr. Graves: We are in receipt of the above referenced plan for our review in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 505.02 and 505.03 Plats and Surveys. We find this plan acceptable for development and have no comments. This property does not abut the existing or proposed trunk highway system and does not require state comment unless it meets requirements of the pamphlet Mn Environmental Ouaiily Board Environmental Review program 4410.7800 If you, have any questions please feel free to call me at 593 -8533. Sincerely, William A. Sirois Senior Transportation Planner An Equal Opportunity Employer A Division of Arkls, Ix March 26, 1993 James Hayes Associate Planner 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, Mn. 55372 RE: Preliminary Plat of Hidden View Dear Mr. Hayes: Thank you for sending the copy of the preliminary plat of Hidden view. Minnegasco currently has a 1 1/4 inch gas main currently serving 5 homes in the area. I have enclosed a copy of our distribution map of this area for your reference. Minnegasco respectfully requests a utility easement be created over the following area: The East 15 feet of Lots 9 through 15, inclusive, and the South 30 feet of the East 15 feet of the Outlot, Hidden view. Thank you for the advance notice and could you please send me a copy of the final plat when it is approved. * Sincerely, 1T(�7�``— even Bargeri Real Estate Specialist Minnegasco cc: R. J. Pilon, Minnegasco 700 West Linden Avenue P.O. Box 1165 Idinneapolis. M:. 55440 I have reviewed the attached proposed request in the following areas: WATER — SEWER CITY CODE GRADING ENVIROMMT _SIGNS ZONING _'FLOOD PLAIN NfJAII'Y ROAD ACCESS ___PARKS ` _NMRAL FEKURFS – _LEGAL ISSUES Es,fxTRIC _— SYSTEM GAS _TRANSPORTATION _ _STORM WATER _SEPTIC �ASSESSdENTS �BLD CODE – _EROSION CONTRM ,OTHER I recommend: APPROVAL _DENIAL _X—OJNDITIONAL APPROVAL SIGNATORE: o �,(•+.. �– .� TITLE: ��E "OATE• 3 , 9' RETUM TO: JANES EMS '/ BY DATE: MARCR 26. 1993 h m EG UM & = C, ALL MANS oI sl I 2 I y3 4 a d' D I STS t I 91 `- I a � EUS�ICE n' II+o2.0 /91./8 14080 bb '°° °` 3� � W � 14040 g h n ` g 90 1D 2 J I A i J 10 v s m H'• 1 0 � SB.� 18 m. Y 66 65' >o So.22 1 70. O! 31 �O I 0 14080 bb O I � W � I 'o V !) Z J I o 90 , J I i J 10 v s H'• 1 0 C Q mI s 1 66 65' >o So.22 ii 31 ¢ 1" I n y9L °bi OGS` ,qS M n 0 u1 d.. I s Ih e� �C N 89'57'19' E t i J r / �S ' I Vi \- i 130.79 0 • :po! 5 86'31'5 No Y i f v �v Iw o i i m i e m I n C� I S < 0 ` S w \ti,19g5 GRAPHIC SCALE � ou4unr eur_vuc 1 "VA08PC" PLANNING REPORT AGENDA ITEM: #3 SUBJECT: CONSIDER VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR CROWN COCO APPLICANT: DAVID MILLER SITE ADDRESS: E -Z STOP, 16735 FRANKLIN TRAIL PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO DATE: APRIL 15, 1993 HISTORY /BACKGROUND The�ing Department received a variance application from Crown CoCo Inc., requesting an 8' front yard variance from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way in order to install new fascia on an existing canopy. The City is currently involved in litigation with Crown CoCo Inc., regarding the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance and its application to the E -Z Stop site. In addition to the variance request, the applicant has submitted a proposed sign plan for the site. The processing of variance and building permits for the site have been on hold due to the ongoing litigation. It is the request of the applicant that an 8' front yard variance be granted in order to upgrade the existing canopy. Staff required that a sign plan be submitted with the application because the canopy upgrade includes the installation of two signs on the new fascia. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: See attached City Council agenda report from Deb Garross, dated March 16, 1992 for reference to previous proposals and the history related to this site. DISCUSSION The proposal is to upgrade the canopy from its existing state to a 12 x 51 rectangular shape. The proposal is to install flat fascia wrap around the perimeter of the existing canopy which is located 42' from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way. See attached sheets for reference to the proposal. The existing canopy is located at a non - conforming front yard setback. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 50' setback from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way. Scott County records indicate that the site was developed in 1963, under the jurisdic4:.on of Spring Lake Township. The site was annexed to the City of Prior Lake in 1973. Staff reviewed this proposal in the context of other applications where variances were granted to allow the continuation of a 4629 Dakwa St. S.E., Prior lake, Minn_sota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax(612)4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORrUNfTY EMPLOYER legal - nonconforming setback and variances granted for canopy construction adjacent to S.P.H. 13. The proposed upgrade will not encroach further into the setback than the existing canopy, but will continue the existing wall. There is precedence to grant some degree of variance from S.T.H. 13 setback requirements. The Planning Commission granted a 7' variance from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way for Amoco on February 1, 1988 to permit construction of a canopy. Holiday was ranted a 17' front yard variance in 1980 which allowed construction of a canopy 33 from S.T.H. 13 sight -of -way. See attached minutes for reference to each variance granted. ALTERNATIVES 1. Grant the s' front yard variance as requested. 2. Continue or table the item for specific reasons. 3. Deny the application based upon unique findings of fact related to lack of hardship as identified by the Prior Lace Zoning Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION The recommendation from staff is to approve the 8' front yard variance from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way subject to the condition that all signage be brought into compliance with the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. The applicant submitted a sign plan dated March 27, 1993 that outlines the removal, relocation and installation of new signage for the site. Staff is concerned that sign plan item 5, indicates that the total square footage of the freestanding sign will be 75 feet, yet the drawing submitted at 3/8" = 1' scale indicates a total of 106 square feet of sign area. The Planning Commission should clearly state that a condition of variance approval be that all signage be brought into compliance with the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. HARDSHIP CONSIDERATIONS 1. Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. - Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would preclude the upgrade of the existing canopy and result in undue hardship to the property. 2. Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances unique to the property. - The application is to renovate an existing canopy which requires the extension of a legal - nonconforming setback. The renovation will not cause further encroachment into the required front yard setback. 3. The hardship is caused by provisions of the Ordinance and is not the result of actions of persons presently having an interest in the property. -�.e hardship is not the result of the applicant nor City of Prior Lake but rather results due to the application of current zoning standards to a site which was developed under the jurisdiction of Spring Lake Township. The variance observes the spirit and intent of this ordinance, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. app sim ilar to other setback variances which have been granted for canopy construction adjacent to S.T.H. 13. The renovation will not encroach closer to the required setback than the existing structure. The variance would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community and would produce substantial justice. AGENDA NUMBER: o PREPARED BY: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER SUBJECT: CONSIDER VARIANCE APPEAL FOR CROWN COCO, INC., DATE: MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: The Planning Commission held a hearing on February 20, 1992 to consider a variance application for Prior Lake EZ Stop. The representative for EZ Stop is Mr. David Miller of Crown CoCo, Inc. The applicant requested the Planning Commission to approve the following variances: An eight foot front yard variance from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way; a twenty -one square foot sign area variance to allow continued display of a ninety -six square foot, freestanding sign and a request for variance from Sign ordinance 83 -5, Section 5 -7 -4B3 to allow two freestanding signs on the site where only one freestanding sign is permitted. The Planning Commission denied the variance a plication, finding no hardship present to justify granting variances. See attached Planning Commission minutes for reference to this item. BACKGROUND: This application is the result of a fifteen month long process to bring the signs located at the EZ Stop site into compliance with the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. In January of 1991, two sign faces, a wall sign located on the building, and the EZ Stop, freestanding sign located adjacent to the intersection of S.T.H. 13 and Franklin Trail, were changed without an approved sign permit from the City of Prior Lake. See attached Exhibits A and 8 which illustrate the signs as of May 5, 1989 and the new sign faces which are currently being displayed. On January 22, 1991 a letter was mailed to Crown CoCo and EZ Stop advising that a sign permit is required by Sign Ordinance 83 -5, any time a sign is "erected, changed, or relocated ", and that the two signs were in violation of the Ordinance. See attached Exhibit C, letter from Deb Garross to Crown 4629 Dakota St S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPOxNMfY 0410YER CoCo, Inc. The letter identified that the signs should be removed or a permit approved for their continued display. The letter also discussed the possibility that the freestanding sign was located within the required 10' foot setback from S.T.H. 13 and that the Ordinance allows only one freestanding sign with a maximum area of seventy -five square feet. The applicant was advised that in the event that the signs did not comply with the Sign Ordinance, an application for variance would need to be submitted to the City. Staff met with Ray Roemmich of Suburban Lighting Inc., to discuss the sign violations and permit process. Suburban Lighting Inc., has submitted four sign permit applications for changes to the wall and freestanding signs located at EZ Stop, which date back to 1977. See Exhibits D, E, F, and G for previous sign permit applications at the subject site. Mr. Roemmich determined that the EZ Stop freestanding sign located closest to the intersection, encroached within the required ten foot setback from the S.T.H. 13 right -of -way line. Mr. Roemmich also indicated that the sign standard appeared to have been damaged and that he questioned it's structural integrity. Mr. Roemmich suggested that the "Kerr McGee" freestanding sign be removed and that the EZ Stop freestanding sign be relocated to that standard. Staff advised Mr. Roemmich that the plan would comply with the required setback standard and the Sign Ordinance regulation which allows one freestanding sign However, the EZ Stop sign contained two illegal, sixteen square foot "gas price" panels that had been added without sign permits. The EZ Stop sign area is ninety -six square feet which exceeds exceeds the seventy -five square foot maximum area, therefore a sign area variance would have to be granted to retain the sign in its entirety. Mr. Roemmich stated that he would contact Crown CoCO Inc., to explain the relocation plan. On April 16, 1991 staff met with the applicant to discuss the violations, the proposed relocation plan, required permit procedures and the variance process. Mr. Miller was given variance application materials at that time. On May 21, 1991, staff again, submitted a letter to Crown Coco Inc., and EZ Stop identifying the outstanding sign violations, and advised that if sign situation was not rectified by June 21, 1991, the file would be turned over to the City Attorney for possible prosecution. See Exhibit H for reference to the letter from staff. On July 8, 1991 staff received a letter from David Miller stating that he did not agree with the Ordinance and according to his interpretation, the signs were not illegally altered. Mr. Miller also stated the responsibility to compl with the Ordinance should be the responsibility of the "sign hanger." See Exhibit I, letter from David Miller of Crown Coco, Inc. The file was turned over to the City Attorney upon the decision of the City Manager, for prosecution. The City submitted a formal complaint to the District Court in December of 1991. See Exhibit J, copy of the formal complaint filed with the District Court. The status of this issue is that the City has dismissed the complaint in order to allow the applicant the opportunity to pursue the variance process. In the event that the variances are denied, and the signs are not brought into compliance with the Ordinance, the prosecuting attorney will recharge the applicant. DISCUSSION: Records on file with the Planning Department indicate that the EZ Stop building was constructed in 1963, prior to annexation of the site into the corporate limits of the City of Prior Lake. The earliest sign permit on file is for the freestanding sign located closest to the intersection of S.T.H. 13 and Franklin Trail. Exhibit G, permit 1977 -11 indicates that an existing "Gas" sign was replaced with an eighty square foot Gas 6 Price" sign. Exhibit F, permit 1979 -15, indicates that the "Kerr McGee" freestanding sign was erected in 1979, and contains approximately seventy square feet of sign area. Exhibit D, permit 1979 -14 indicates that the "Gas 8 Price" freestanding sign was replaced with a sixty -four square loot "EZ Stop Stores" sign. Exhibit E, permit 1979 -24 indicates that a forty -eight square foot wall sign was placed on the building in 1979. Please note that all permits were taken out by Suburban Lighting Inc., and that all of the signs were erected prior to the adoption of sign ordinance 83 -5, adopted by the Prior Lake City Council on May 11, 1983. The significance is that the freestanding signs located on site are classified as legal- nonconforming signs. The wall sicjn, erected in 1979 conforms with current Sigqn Ordinance requirements A second point is that historically, sign permits have been obtained at this site, when the sign faces have been changed. In 1989, the City undertooY an active sign control enforcement campaign whereby Sign ordinances, permit applications and written notification were given to all businesses within the community. Staff took pictures of all business signs and began to keep an inventory of sign permits and to conduct periodic inspections to enforce the Sign Ordinance. The Ordinance contains an amortization schedule indicating the dates by which all non - conforming signs are to be brought into compliance with the Ordinance. However, all dates indicated in the schedule had expired by the time that the active enforcement campaign began in 1989. Therefore, the Ordinance requirements are enforced at the time that the property owner chooses to remove or change signs. Staff has successfully implemented the Ordinance to remove legal non - conforming signs for the Prior Lake Pet Hospital, Holiday Station Stores, and Prior Lake Floral, to name a few. All signs require a permit according to the Ordinance. The fee owner of the property is ultimately responsible to comply with Ordinance requirements of the City of Prior Lake. The applicant is requesting several variances from the Sign ordinance to continue display of illegal signs that have been expanded and changed without permits approved by the City of Prior Lake. In addition, the EZ Stop freestanding sign was enlarged at some point between 1979 and 1989 to add two, sixteen square foot, gas price signs. This addition was done without obtaining a sign permit and increased the total sign area to ninety -six square feet. The total sign area maximum for freestanding signs is seventy -five square feet. The EZ Stop has twice the amount of permitted freestanding sign space for businesses within the community. The intent of the Zoning Ordinance, of which the Sign Ordinance is a part, is to eliminate legal non - conformities to achieve compliance with current regulations. The principal consideration for variance applications are the hardship tests found in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff contends that there is no hardship in this case. The signs have been changed without the necessary permits and approvals from the City of Prior Lake. The hardship has been caused by the owner, who has changed signs with disregard to the Ordinance and notifications from staff. An additional note, as of March 9, 1992, Prior Lake EZ Stop had continued to display three additional signs on site, that do not have approved sign permits. There are no circumstances that are unique to this site whereby setback or sign area variances should be granted. The variances requested do not observe the spirit and intent of the Ordinance, but rather, request validation of the situations that Sign Ordinance 83 -5 was enacted to prevent. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the variance application due to lack of a demonstrated hardship. 2. Table this item for additional information or research. 3. Find that the hardship tests of the Zoning Ordinance can be met, by specific circumstances, and approve the variance application. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation from the Planning Commission is to deny the variances as requested. An alternaclve was developed by the sign contractor for Crown CoCo Inc., that conforms to the Ordinance requirements. Mr. Roemmich, indicated that the structural integrity of the EZ Stop freestanding sign standard is questionable and may pose a safety hazard. This standard is located two feet from the S.T.H. 13 right -of -wag, close to overhead electric utilities and has been increased in area, without permits, to a size that exceeds the seventy -five square foot maximum area allowed by the Ordinance. There are no other businesses within the community that have two freestanding signs on site. Grantino a variance to allow EZ Stop to maintain two freestanding signs would give them unfair advertising advantage over other businesses in the community and potentially create a negative precedent. The variances requested provide a convenient resolution of the issue for the applicant. However, it is not the intent of the variance process to provide convenience, but to provide a degree of relief for hardships that are caused by unique property characteristics. The variances requested by the applicant do not observe the spirit and intent of the Ordinance and in the opinion of staff, are contrary to the public interest. ACTION REQUIRED: Will vary based on Council discussion. See City Manager's note attached. 0 a 0- A P[✓44NING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 5, 1986 The June 5, 1986 Prior lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Loftus at 7:35 P.M. Present were Commissioners Roseth, Wells, City Planner Graser and City Planning Intern Deb Garross. Commissioner Arnold arrived at 7:51 P.M. and Camnissioner Larson arrived at 8:09 P.M. MOTION BY ROSM TO APPROVE THE MAY 15, 1986 MINUTES AS PRESENTED, SEOONDED BY WELLS. UPON A VOTE TAKEN, THE MOTION WAS DULY PASSED. Item I, CUT Properties Subdivision was called to order. City Planner Graser stated that OGT Properties requested to be put on the Agenda later this year. MOTION BY WELLS TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO A DATE AGREED UPON BY THE DEVELOPER AND STAFF AFTER THE FIRST MEETING IN JULY, SEOONDED BY ROSH. UPON A VOTE TAKEN, THE MOTION WAS DULY PASSED. At this time discussion on efficiency with the Planning Canmission was called. MOTION BY LOFTS TO HOLD THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JULY MEETING ON JULY 2ND DEPENDING ON ACTION FROM COUNCIL, AMID THE NECESSARY NOTIFICATION TAKEN, E;E DNDED BY ARNOLD. UPON A VOTE TAKEN, THE MOTION WAS DULY PASSED. At this time a recess was called. The meeting resumed at 8:41 P.M. ItPA II, Pub & Meter Service request for 6' front yard varianoe for 14173 CZ,JWrce Avenue N.E., (PDQ Properties) was called to order. Mike Ickeri representative commented on the request. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated May 15, 1986. (692) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 The Planning Commissioners expressed concern that lighting not illuminate outward into the street or other properties. February 1, 1988 8R ®1 Urmiacht introduced City Planner Borst Graser who briefly presented details r'ated to the planning issues on the proposal. City Manager Urmacht then introduced Mr. Ed Tschida of Professional Planning and Development Company, Consultant to the City on the Downtown Redevelopment Project. Mr. Tschida provided information with regard to Tax Increment Financing. City Engineer Larry Anderson briefly discussed the impact of the project on the State Highway 2! and Trunk Highway 13 improvement. Mayor Andren called for discussion on the Zoning Code amendment. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO AMEND THE PRIOR LAKE ZON3M OCI)E BY ALI WRC A CONDITIONAL, USE IN A B-2 DISTRICr TO INCLUDE A CAR WASH. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Andren called for discussion on the Conditional Use Permit application. Discussion followed on the Planning Commission recommendations for ,a Conditional Ube Permit for the Amoco Station. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A ONE STALL AUTOMATIC CAR WASH TO INCORPORATE THE FCLLCWING CONTINGENCIES: 1. THE EXTERIOR FINISH OF THE BU31DING BE A UNIFONI BRICK AS DESCRIBED IN THE PLAN. 2. THE PROPANE TANK BE MOVED TO A LESS VISIBLE AMID DANGEROUS SPOT AND APPROPRIATELY LANDSCAPED AND SCREENED AS PER PLANS. 3. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN BE ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF. 4. THE APPLICRNT REMOVE ALL RESIDUE BLACKTOP BEDM N THE SITE AND S.T.B. 13. 5. ALL OLD TANKS AND PIPING BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. 6. NO STACKING OF AUTOMOB FOR THE CAR WASH FACILITY BE PERMPPTMD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Andren called for discussion on the Variance Request. Discussion followed regarding the petitioner's Variance Request for a seven foot setback. After extensive discussion, the motion was withdrawn. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE TEE SITE PLAN DATED AUGUST 10, 1987 SUBJECT TO THE PCLLCwi G aWIGENCIESr The Planning Ccmmisaioners discussed the proposal and questioned the feasibility of another convenience store and gas station in Prior Lake, safety of traffic off Highway 13, service hours, nwber of parking spaces, viability of the alley to a 24 foot roadway, Walker Avenue as a frontage road or traffic circulation route, purchase of the single family home by the City, meeting setbacks from all property lines and signage. MOTION BY ROSETH TO APPROVE: 1. A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE AS CONDITIONAL USE A CAR WASH IN A B-2 DISTRICT, AND THE SUBMISSION OF THE AMOOO STATION REPLACING UNION 76 STATION. SECONDED BY LOFTUS. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Lotus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. MOTION BY ROSETH TO APPROVE: 2. THE 7 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM S.T.R. 13. A. VACATE WALKER AVENGE FROM DAKOTA STREET TO THE SOU7HERN TERMTNl1S OF THE SITE. B. GRANT THE CITY A 14 FOOT ROAD EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 14' OF THE SITE. C. GRANT THE CITY A 24' ROAD EASEMENT THRWQL THE PARKING LOT AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN. 3. PRIOR LAKE PUROHASE THE SINGLE FAMILY HC:IF. REMOVE IT AND SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE APPLIaW OR WHATEVER THEY SEE PIT TO DO. 4. PRIORR LAKE DEVII.OP AND IMPLEMENT PLANS TO ECT W THE 24 FOOT ALLEY SOUTH TO CREDIT RIVER ROAD FROM DAKOTA. 5. APPROVE THE OONDLTIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO: A. THE EXTERIOR FINISH OF THE BUILDING BE A UNIFORM BRICK AS DESCRIBED IN THB PLAN. B. THE PROPANE TANG BE NNW TO A LESS VISIBLE DANSERWS SPOT AND APPROPRIATELY LANDSCAPED. C. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN BE ACCEFnma To STAFF. D. THE APPLICANT MOVE ALL RESIDUE BLACRT'OP BETWEEN THE SITE AM S.T.H. 13. B. ALL TANGS AND PIPING BE REMOVED. SECONDED BY TOM LOFTUS. (MR. LOFTUS HAD O*xm OVER THE EFFECT OF TRAFFIC CIRCULATION IN THIS AREA OFF WALKER AVENUE AMID THE FEASIBILITY OF BUYING A SINGLE FAMILY HOME BY THE CITY) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, .Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. Page two Planning Commission Minutes continued that a landscaping plan be submitted to staff and this plan would be implemented in the building permit. Staff noted that with the previous variance received and the landscap- ing plan to be submitted, it is unlikely that this development could take place without some type of variance. Staff recommendation was to approve the request since the pro- posed Iayout of the lot is in the best interest of the City. At this time Mr. Jensen took the podium and made additional comments regarding this var- iance request. After discussion among the Commission members they questioned as to why the building could not be moved back twenty feet on the lot, this would still leave green space for the land- scaping. Motion was made by Arnold to deny the 25' front yard variance as presented by Erickson Petroleum Corporation as the canopy plan presented would destroy the site lane as it is not consistent with the immediate development of the area, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. was made by Arnold to grant Erickson Petrole Corporation a 3' front Discussion Item: O City Planner Graser noted that he received a letter from Attorney, Bryce Huemoeller on behalf of James Dunn. Mr. Dunn is requesting a rezoning hearing from R -1 to R -2 for the Dunn Marina. Motion was made by Fitzgerald to schedule a Public Hearing for June 5, 1980 at 7:35 PM., seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion was made by Arnold to adjourn the Prior Lal ;e Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M. mh �k: :d1HUnS of oho Prernadinas Of Iho Vlllaae COundi Of the Village of Pd., Laka in the Cmvnty of scan and stafo sl kBlaneeata, Inrludh,g all oteeanw eudihd by said Ceunril. LAKESIDE AVE Someone else suggested that putting up stop signs may slow down the traffic and help control the dust. 11cUnn by Watkins that the paving and storm sewerOndedect Lakasldt as defined by this public herring be dropped, Y a vote taken it was euly passed. McLioO b'r Watkins that the storm drainage characteristics of Lakeside Avenue a3 It runs north and south to CSAH 21 be studied by the Engineering Dept. with the out- look that maybe soma weirs In the ditch could prevent erosion across the property to the north and west. Then a report on this 'study be submitted to the Council at the June 9th meeting at 8:0OPM and the people In those areas are encouraged to attend, seconded by Bissonett and upon a vote taken It was duly passed. Motion by Watkins to adjourn, seconded by Bissonett and upon a vote taken this public hearing was adjourned. A 5- minute recess was called. Mayor Stock then called the meeting back to order. STOP SIGNS Mayor Stock directed the City Engineer to review the request for stop signs to be CITY STREETS placed at Colorado and Lakeside and Lakeside and Birch. HIGHWOOD HOU City Manager McGuire stated that the abutting property owners of family housl ^n SING project have requested the matter of sewer easement for the area tabled ^ for one week. C Motion by Watkins to table for one week the matter of sewer easement for the family housing project, seconded by Busse and upon a vote taken it was duly passed. ATHLETIC Parks Director Mangan presented the Information on the bids that were received for low COMPLEX the ll Athletic lnt ordermand xStaffarecommendsrawarding theabidAggregate, toP Prior Lake Aggregate, Inc. Motion by Thorketson to award the bid for the grading of the Athletic Complex to Prior Lake Aggregate, Inc. with the bid amount being $44,800, seconded by Bissonett and upon a vote taken It was duly passed. HOLIDAY City Manager McGuire reported on the request of the Holiday Statlonstores for a STATIONSTORE I variance. The Planning Commission had denied a 25 front yard variance for the In- stallation of a pump Island canopy at the Intersection of HWY. Ij and Center St. Mr. Jerry Jensen, representative of the Holiday Staticnstores, was present and made additior.:ll comments. Mr. Allan Wilker, planning commissioner, was also present O define the action of the Planning Commisslon. MEMORIAL DR. The Council considered the dust control for Memorial Drive. Residents have re- d ust control on Trai ls to O rafflc generated from Memorial Park. Oil Bissonett upona applications to taken was duly 0 on Of Oil duly passed. ST. PATCHING The Council reviewed the quotes for street patching. Four street areas require bitu- minous patching, Franklin Trail, Brooks Circle, Timber View St. and Inguadona Beach. Circle. motion by Bissonett to award the contract to Radloff a Weber Blacktopping. Inc. for patching of Franklin Trail In the amount of $1800, Brooks Circle in the amount of 80 1750, seconde�l S by Watkinsaandnupon a taken diyhPassed- In thn amount L POLICE monthly reports Were reviewed. Y Ion by Bissonett to apProve the Police Report as submitted for the month of 11, seconded by Watkins and upon a vote taken it was duly passed. -2- PZD� 25 -902 -045 -0 . °.7 C1 QF EME LAKE APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE Arplgtants E -Z Stop Czown Coco Znc. Home Phone: 447 -5408 Address: 16735 Franklin Trail S E Wo[k Phone: 331 -9344 Property OWner: Crown CoCo Inc. Home Phone: Address: 319 Ulysses St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Work phone: Type of Ownership: Fee Contract Purchase Agreement Consultant/Contractor: Phone: Exis ting Use of property; Convenience store with gasoline present Zoning: S -3 _ Legal Description of Variance Site See attached survey Variance Requested: foot setback variance to accomodate installation of fl at fascie Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? _M _Yes _No What was requested: Variance to allow existing signage to remain When: Feb 1992 - Disposition: Variance request denied Describe the type of Improvements proposed: Install vertical flat fascia around the perimeter of existing canopy (A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey indicating the proposed development in relation to property lines and/or ordinary - high - water mark; proposed building elevations and drainage plan. ())Certified frcm abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Ccmplete legal description & Property Identification Rzaber (M). (?)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1 20 -50 showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree to rwidee nformatial follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. '� Z� n _ 7 /) A Sr6mitted this day of THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLARFIIM DIREt=R 1/.. toi •' ' - .11 al 0, Ilan 0 ' C' :19' 9(. ' ll Y Mlf J MI ' •.• . ' . 4 •.• 51 )J D. .I9 }I Signature of the Planning Director V FRONT YARD / FRI"'IT, TRNIL _� - - -- ---off- i "str a oF�owxsw _1 .� y .e �� 6�tS�SSt tll"V 3 O 1 g A �ryt F ST t�.TSS WWMAKUN 4PPR SE �1uvR. LRK.E M S037Z I ' 0 [FEN 0P N MN �Al A �- mll CL op CS 3' G'F TOP VIEW 2 � W e V � > s 6 a_ 0 6 � W � t W a 6 y � O 6 ' i.7m ve�r�u� m CM" 0& 7 j PRIOR LAKE -Z STOP -- - -- - - -- -- - - �' F- - iClcal Lascla a e pe r Leec m tei aL 1 ting {I - canopy. a Faacle rill Oe [ou a vmoo e e. plc[ure a elmllai ^ to c nopy. 'rma enr L a lmilsi t s oc v a hl . L o cc of the m ampr = axls[Laq c Dour ulneu .r .:r red .na .. piopoam c _p . ea tllnee m Blue [' Sau.uaauun oe [T: r : mpos . DIVISION OF CROWN COCO, INC. March 27, 1993 SIGN PLAN 16735 Franklin Trail 1) Remove existing identification and price sign (A). 2) Remove existing wall sign (B). 3) Remove existing Kerr -McGee sign (C). 4) Install new wall signs on new canopy fascia. Two signs with a total of 100 aggregate square feet (D). 5) Install a new identification and price sign that is set back 10 feet from the highway right -of -way and is a total of 75 square feet (E). ® 319 ULYSSES STREET N.E. 0 ME41NEAPOLIS, MN. 55413 0 (612) 331 -9344 • V! 30 1 s.. 4 It' i , l[l C I I U a .34'.1LE•' �sv = /sue - c 5'.: •JR�U 7 — f415 15 - roc T { ¢ ogr Fva=5-r*Obl4 6 Si 6N �"r�EL 1 NF�f+AT10N CoJL� Qua bIGFpS0.1� TN�S - rife - r = Vo,e eo�R -uCTi eIJ• R "VAOSPN" NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VARIANCE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Counoil Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1993 at 9:00 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for Crown CoCo Inc., 319 Ulysses Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: EZ Stop, 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant proposes to upgrace the existing canopy from its existing state to a 12' x 51' rectangular shape. The proposal is to install flat fascia wrap around the perimeter of the existing canopy. The required front yard setback from S.T.H. 13 right -of -way is 50 In order to improve the canopy as proposed, the applicant requests an 8 front yard variance. The canopy will be located 42' from the right -of -way line of S.T.H. 13. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Commission. For more information, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Prior Lake Planning Commission DATE MAILED: April 8, 1993 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 AN EQUAL OPPOKMU EWUYfER PLANNING REPORT ITEM: APPLICANT SUBJECT: PREPARED BY: DATE: 4 PRIOR LAKE DEVELOPMENT L.P. PRIOR LAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING APRIL 15, 1993 The Prior Lake Planning Department has received an application from Prior Lake Development L.P. to amend the Comprehensive Plan as follows: 1. To add 580.4 acres of land ( "The Wilds") to the year 2000 Prior Lake Urban Service Area (P.L.U.S.A.). 2. To remove 280 acres of the existing year 2000 P.L.U.S.A. 3. To amend the land use component of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to change the existing land use designation of the 580.4 acre site from agricultural and natural open space to low density residential and commercial land use. 4. To amend the land use plan of the comprehensive plan to change the existing land use designation of the 280 acre "Land Exchange" site from industrial and low density residential to agricultural land use. Please refer to attached Exhibits for reference. The legal descriptions for the amendments are incorporated in the Notice of Public Hearing which is attached to this packet. BACKGROUND: Prior Lake's Comprehensive Plan (The Plan), was initially adopted in 1981 and amended in 1982, 1986, 1987, 1989, and 1992. The plan is general and many of the components require updating and verification of their validity. To that end, Prior Lake Staff has been working on a new plan which is a total rewrite of the existing one. However it is anticipated that the new plan will not be implemented until 1994. The Metropolitan Council has required Prior Lake to give consideration to the municipal service needs of the Mdewakanton Sioux Community (MSC) , which abuts "The Wilds" acre site on the 4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORTLIM EMPLOYER west and southwest. If this amendment is approved, Prior Lake and the MSC_ will have one mile of urban service area boundary in common. Prior Lake provides municipal services to the MSC. However, it may prove to be difficult to develop an efficient and effective capital improvement program due to the autonomous state of the MSC. Until recently, the MSC has provided little detail to give any indication of planned land use along the County Road 83 corridor. Nevertheless, consideration should be given to both trunk sewer and c.atermain oversizing to serve the anticipated land use intensification of the MSC. STAFF ANALYSIS• Prior Lake Urban Service Area Expansion - Prior Lake's current comprehensive plan pro3ects and use and service demands until the year 2000. With a few exceptions these demands must be addressed within the P.L.U.S.A. Prior Lake's existing urban service area totals 5,895 acres of which 1 120 acres are vacant developable land. The land demand pro ections to accommodate growth are estimated at 730 acres by Prior Lake Staff. The Metropolitan Council has estimated that only 510 acres are needed. Their lower figure is reflective of using 3.3 units /acre density rather than actual 2.5 units /acre documented in previous studies. The Metropolitan Council will act upon the exchange of the urban service area as well as any land use plan changes. The Metropolitan Council recently adopted interim strategies related to MUSA questions until the new or revised Metropolitan Investment Framework is completed. This amendment is to exchange 580.4 acres as per the application and remove 280 acres directly south of County Road 42 and adjacent to County Road 21 (see attached map labeled proposed Urban Service Area). Staff has determined the service characteristics (sewer and transportation) of the subject area and the exchange area are similar. Because of use and density characteristics, the demand on metropolitan systems will remain unchanged. Prior Lake's five -year down trend in housing starts came to an abrupt halt in 1992. Primarily due to the desirability of Prior Lake's physiographical features and its location in the Metropolitan area as a freestanding growth center. It's expected that there will be a demand for over 1000 single family lots in 1993. The following land use data reflects existing conditions. Existinq Land use Data EXISTING LAND USE DATA WITHIN 2000 URBAN SERVICE AREA LAND USE ACRES Commercial 90 Industrial 21 smSC Sioux Community 10 Public 382 Residential (2+ units) 90 Semi - public 182 Single Family 2,220 Non - developable (Lakes & Wetlands) 1,780 Open Space 1,290 TOTAL GROSS ACRES 2000 URBAN SERVICE AREA: 5,895 TOTAL GROSS ACRES RURAL SERVICE AREA: 5,655 Net Developable Acr 2000 Urban Service Area 5,895 acres Prior, Markley, and Blind Lakes 1,455 acres Significant Ponds and Wetlands 325 acres Developed Land 2,995 acres TOTAL VACANT LAND 1,120 acres Proposed Net Developable Acres 125 120 2000 Urban Service Area 6,195 acres Prior, Markley, and Blind Lakes 1,455 acres Significant Ponds and Wetlands 325 acres Developed Land 2,995 acres TOTAL VACANT LAND 1,420 acres METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LAND DEMAND PROJECTIONS - 1988 ACRES 1980 -1990 1991 -2000 RESIDENTIAL 450 350 COMMERCIAL 25 10 INDUSTRIAL 30 5 PUBLIC 15 5 STREETS 125 120 PARKS 30 20 TOTAL 675 510 PRIOR LAKE FORECA OF POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS AND EMPLOYMENT 1980 - 2000 PRIOR LAKE USA 1990 ACTUAL LAND DEMAND AND PROJECTIONS 1980 -2000 *ACRES 1980 -1990 1991 -2000 RESIDENTIAL 650 500 COMMERCIAL 25 10 INDUSTRIAL 30 20 PUBLIC 15 10 STREETS 125 135 PARKS 100 55 TOTAL 945 730 PRIOR LAKE FORECA OF POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS AND EMPLOYMENT 1980 - 2000 The above referenced figures indicate that when compared with those of the Metropolitan Council, "The Wilds" planned development is consistent with and well within local and regional capacities and densities. "The Wilds" development also complies with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies Best Mana ement Practices and the Department of Natural Resources S ore an Regu ations. The reshaping of the urban service area also represents sound long range planning. The amendment will bridge an existing gap between the MSC urban development area and Prior Lake's existing urban service area. Sewer and Water Service Extension: Prior Lake has the capacity to provide both sewer and water service to the subject area. Both trunk and sewer and watermain would be extended west within the County Road 82 corridor to a point just southeast of the site. From there both main's will bisect the site in a northwesterly direction (see attached sewer and watermain maps). Over sizing of these trunks should be considered based on the service requirement of the MSC and development timing of the County Road 83 and 42 intersection. The watermain will eventually be looped via a main along County Road 42 east of the existing system. Natural Features: The subject s to contains an abundance of natural features (attached please find maps titled existing conditions, trees, topography analysis, slope analysis, wetlands analysis, and an overall environmental analysis) . Prior Lake has maintained that development must account for these identity giving features in 1980 1990 1995 2000 POPULATION 7284 11,440 13,500 15,600 HOUSEHOLDS 2313 3890 4650 5425 HOUSEHOLD SIZE 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.7 EMPLOYMENT 1250 3500 6000 7000 The above referenced figures indicate that when compared with those of the Metropolitan Council, "The Wilds" planned development is consistent with and well within local and regional capacities and densities. "The Wilds" development also complies with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies Best Mana ement Practices and the Department of Natural Resources S ore an Regu ations. The reshaping of the urban service area also represents sound long range planning. The amendment will bridge an existing gap between the MSC urban development area and Prior Lake's existing urban service area. Sewer and Water Service Extension: Prior Lake has the capacity to provide both sewer and water service to the subject area. Both trunk and sewer and watermain would be extended west within the County Road 82 corridor to a point just southeast of the site. From there both main's will bisect the site in a northwesterly direction (see attached sewer and watermain maps). Over sizing of these trunks should be considered based on the service requirement of the MSC and development timing of the County Road 83 and 42 intersection. The watermain will eventually be looped via a main along County Road 42 east of the existing system. Natural Features: The subject s to contains an abundance of natural features (attached please find maps titled existing conditions, trees, topography analysis, slope analysis, wetlands analysis, and an overall environmental analysis) . Prior Lake has maintained that development must account for these identity giving features in the design of the neighborhoods. These features should be shared with all community members to form a bond resulting in pride, sense of place, and continuity. The northwest corner of the subject site contains several steep and wooded ridges. The wooded valleys between the ridges lead to natural wetlands and water bodies that provide an opportunity for a sensitive and innovative developer to create a unique residential environment. Prior Lake's current draft comprehensive plan has identified the most northeasterly ridge of the subject site as one of vital significance to the community. This ridge known to some community members as Jeffers Ridge is a prominent natural feature that separates east from west. This three quarter mile long ridge that guards Jeffers Pond on the west is a blaze of color each fall. Jeffers Ridge is visible by motorists on County Road 21 and 42. Mystic Lake is a natural environmental lake that is protected by shoreland zoning. This 60 acres lake is the largest single natural feature within the subject site. A large man -made wetland within the east central area provides opportunities for wildlife systems. Park and O en S ace: The sub ect s to has not been identified as a search area for a community or regional park. It is anticipated that several smaller neighborhood parks will serve this neighborhood. A community trail system has been identified incorporating Jeffers Ridge and Mystic Lake into the community trail system. Trans orp atio�n• The traffic analysis for "The Wilds" was completed by Strgar - Roscoe- Fausch, Inc., a copy of which is attached. Land Use Plan Amendment: The an use p plan of "The Wilds ". agricultural for most of space in the northeast proposes two commercial proposed land use plan), the site. in amendment is based on the development The current land use plan indicates "The Wilds" site with some natural open corner of the site. The amendment sites along County Road 83 (see attached and one approximately in the center of The southerly commercial site on County Road 83 consists of 10 acres and the one north of Mystic Lake is approximately 4 acres in size. The central location in 16.7 acres in size. The rest of "The Wilds" site is proposed for low density. The two sites that are being removed from the P.L.U.S.A. will be redesignated as agricultural. Staff Recommendation: The recommendation rom Staff is to approve the amendments as requested. The trade within the urban service area is sound and prudent contiguous growth management and is consistent with previous recommendation to Prior Lake by the Metropolitan Council. The exchange area consisting of 280 acres has not been assessed for any urban type of services and no plans or proposals to develop the land have been presented to the City. Subject to topographical limitations, the entire 280 acres is currently being farmed. C Q E E 0 U t Oakes Labe Legend: Existing Trees Existing Conditions Fl Famil 1 �r 154th Street e a' q e E 0 0 U _NX M I Oakes Legend: =Above 1060' a 1040' -1060' ® 1020' -1040' ® 1000' -1020' EE 980' -1000' 960' -980' 940' -960' 920' -940' 900' -920' W, Legend: 0 - 5% Slope 5% - 10% Slope 10% - 20% Slope 20% - 30% Slope Above 30% Slope Slope Analysis Lim A h�llm Legend = W...—s m st m,,� 15., Apee �" C. Wee 0 -7 9A. - 0 00 ft- a— AT7-77 'GIIIi II' 11110 'I .k CITY OF PRIOR LAKE _: -- PROPOSED SEWERAGE FACILITIES =0 �v du r LL SMSC i ' - o� - 1. � se•� -- a CfTY OF j PRIOR LAKE WATERMAIN w x 7 10 - SMS V� SRF ST'ItGAR-ROSCOE- AUSCII CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS TRANSPOR?ATION0 CIVIL STRUCTURAL I ENVIRONMENTAL a SAND SURVEYORS SRF No. 0921717 MEMORANDUM ?,/36/2 TO: Larry Anderson, P.E. City Engineer City of Prior Lake FROM: Ferrol Robinson Principal DATE: March 25, 1993 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED WILDS GOLF CLUB Per your request, we have conducted a traffic analysis of the area surrounding the proposed Wilds Golf Club development As part of this analysis, we have estimated the traffic generated by the development on a typical day and during the afternoon peak hour in order to identify the improvements necessary to support this development. We have also incorporated the analysis of traffic resulting from the proposed expansion of the Mystic Lake Casino, now underway. However, we have differentiated the traffic impacts of the Casino expansion from the traffic impacts of the Wilds Golf Club. Included within this memorandum are the following data and recommendations: • Estimated traffic on area roadways after the expansion of the Casino and the completion of the Wilds. • Roadway improvements necessary to accommodate the additional traffic expected with each of these developments. • Staging of improvements. Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 61V475 -0010 FAX 61V475.2429 DEVELOPMENT ASSUMPTIONS The Wilds Golf Club The development proposal for the Wilds Golf Club is depicted in Figure 1 and includes the following specific elements: • An 18 -hole golf course with clubhouse and practice facility. • 285 single family detached dwelling units • 247 single family attached dwelling units (villas or townhomes) • 25,000 gross leaseabie square feet of retail shopping 160,000 square foot hotel (125 rooms) with banquet facilities and meeting rooms • 5,000 square foot fast food restaurant 2,000 square foot convenience store with gas pumps 7,000 square foot restaurant 60,000 square foot economy motel (100 rooms) For purposes of this analysis, the development was divided into sub - areas. This allowed for a better distribution of trips generated by the development to the appropriate entrances and routes depending upon the direction of approach of the trips and their destination within the development. The sub -areas used (A through F) are shown in Figure 1. Mystic Lake Casino Expansion The Mystic Lake Casino is currently being expanded to include additional gaming areas, office space and parking. The following characteristics of this expansion were provided by casino personnel: • Total employment will go from 2,700 to 4,500. Parking will be provided on -site for all employees, eliminating the current practice of shuttling employees from Canterbury Downs. • The approximately 100 administrative staff currently working at Canterbury Downs will increase to 140 and move to the Casino. This staff will work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • The Casino will continue to operate on a 24 -hour a day basis. Overall, customer activity will continue to follow current patterns. • The number of slot machines will increase from 1,200 to 2,300. The number of blackjack tables will increase from 86 to 129. • A new entrance will be constructed leading south from the Casino to County Road 82. U0 _! t4�� 1 19 N 0 14 SeMY 4[. J; AJ F� u. Ya m •�.F SRF PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: 1993 1 THE WILDS GOLF CLUB FIGURE 1 TY I,fY. ww u. Mlbnf /(t.,m WDgF TY Y�M.�.'. VY —MOOb Y.MtY 1141 M. Tm111YB.Y11— OpPYMn ____ IdYY as.+rr m�aY —v CamF1Y MMII�0441F ED w t4�� 1 19 N 0 14 SeMY 4[. J; AJ F� u. Ya m •�.F SRF PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: 1993 1 THE WILDS GOLF CLUB FIGURE 1 1' ffTITi'IR`F. The trip generation for the Wilds Golf Club for each category of land use and for each sub -area is shown in Table 1. Trip rates used to calculate the trip generation for the site are from the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual (1985). Trip rates for the golf course were estimated from local data. The p.m. peak hour trip generation is approximately 550 trips departing and 710 trips arriving. Not all trips generated by the development are new trips. This is particularly true for the commercial areas. These uses attract a significant proportion of trips that are already on the road, and which are denoted 'passby" trips. The level of passby trips for the fast food restaurant was estimated at 20 percent, and for the convenience store it was estimated at 50 percent. In addition to the passby trip adjustment, 10 percent of all trips generated by the Wilds was assumed to both begin and end entirely w4hin the development. This adjustment for internal trips was applied to all land uses. After adjusting for passby and internal trips, the net p.m. peak hour trips generated are 415 trips out and 555 trips into the development. During the a.m. peak hour, the net trips out and in are 455 and 320, respectively. The assignment of trips between each sub -area and areas outside the development require an understanding of the distribution of these trips to the roads adjacent to the development. By examining the existing pattern of traffic as well as the distribution of future traffic in the Scott County Transportation Plan, the following overall direction of approach was established: Fromlro Perce C.S.A.H. 42 West 12 County Road 83 North 20 C.SAH. 42 East 40 C.S.A.H. 21 South 20 County Road 82 West -A 100 Mystic Lake Casino Expansion In order to compute the anticipated trip generation of Mystic lake Casino after the current expansion, it was necessary to make some assumptions based on existing traffic patterns and the development assumptions listed earlier. Future traffic was divided into three principal components, 1) the customers, 2) the gaming staff and 4 TRIP GENERATION USES NITS k'IME OF CLAY 'ATE. REGIONAL OUT N SINGLE FAMILY MVE1L UNIT AM PM 0.74 1.01 74R 2M 6396 CONOX= MINIUMS DWELL UNIT AM PM 0.4 OSS BM M 17% On SHOPPING 1000 ALFA AM PM 216 sM S7% M W% 50 GULF COURSE HOLES AN PM 1,80 1.50 40% Oft 6C06 Q& HOTEL OCCUPIED ROOMS AM PM 0.W 0.70 40% M 54 ECONOMY MOTEL OCC, ROOMS AM PM 0.50 0.00 SM "A 37% Sell FAST FOOD RESTAURANT I=*Q.FT AM PM me 365 4 51% an WDOWN RESTAURANT 1000 SQFT AM PM W I" M QII SOW St CONVENIENCE STORE W/ PUMPS 1000 SOFT W PM 621 ml 527E 469E OTAL ll ku PM ZONE 24 a 25 0 0 0 0 7 0 wr 13 6 0 a SO 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 02 0 a m 14 N 5 is 0 0 34 toe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S6 01 0 0 M 163 ONE a 55 M 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 30 is 1s a 0 0 0 0 34 M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 71 N 11 35 3 is 0 0 0 0 50 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M 103 ONEC 24 we 0 is 0 0 0 0 0 DUT 13 a M m 0 0 13 is 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 W SO 6 1s 13 61 0 0 19 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 00 1IONED 46 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Is 12 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 IS 5 30 3 a 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 E 130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 74 4 20 a 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 IS ONE F 0 0 0 0 0 100 S 0 2 a 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 42 26 136 A 0 0 N A 222 1W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 34 142 0 0 0 40 73 206 202 TOT 265 207 25 M 125 too 6 7 2 1SS M 80 45 t00 13 IS 34 M 42 28 130 i 55 52 M 7, 551 m 1W 11 M M 108 to 1S 50 51 26 34 m s6 56 61 40 73 IM 700 3) the administrative staff. The gaming staff are those required to operate the Casino. The administrative staff are those currently working at Canterbury Downs. Each of these was treated separately in order to compute p.m. peak hour traffic: • Since employees are not allowed to park at the Casino, it was assumed that all existing traffic into and out of the Casino is by customers. This traffic was increased by 75 percent, in proportion to the increase in the gaming space available. • It was assumed that gaming staff would be undergoing a shift change during the 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. peak, although the overall levels would still be low. It was estimated that 12.5 percent of the gaming staff would depart the Casino during the p.m. peak hour after having worked the day shift. It was also estimated that an equal number of staff would begin arriving for the evening shift. Together, 25 percent of the gaming staff would leave or arrive during the p.m. peak hour. • All administrative staff, including the projected increase, were assumed to be departing the Casino during the p.m. peak hour. The following table shows the overall p.m. peak hour trip generation estimated for the Casino expansion. 6 20 4sd 742x! Existing: • Little Six 118 218 336 • Casino _M 494 792 Subtotal 416 712 1,128 Future Expansion: • Customers 224 371 595 • Gaming Staff 545 545 1,090 • Administrative 140 1440 Subtotal 769 1,056 1,825 Grand Total 1,185 1,788 2,953 6 DAILY TRAFFIC ON NEARBY ROADWAYS Daily traffic in the study area before the construction of Mystic Lake Casino is shown in Figure 2. The existing daily traffic is shown in Figure 3. The daily traffic that would result from the expansion of the Casino is shown in Figure 4. The daily traffic that would result from the expansion of the Casino and the completion of the Wilds is shown in Figure 5. INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS Capacity analyses were conducted at intersections on County Road 83 between C.S.A.H. 42 and County Road 82, as well as at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 42 and C.S.A.H. 21, to establish their level of service. The Levels of Service E and F shown in Table 2 are considered unacceptabie because they indicate that excessive delays will result. (Levels of Service A through C are considered acceptable; Level of Service D is considered acceptable if it occurs only during short periods such as peak hours.) Existing Conditions Turning movement counts for the p.m. peak hour (4:30 to 5:30) were collected in fall 1992, after Mystic Lake Casino had been open for several months. Column 1 of Table 2 lists the level of service for the existing intersections in the study area. Existing geometries were assumed for all intersections except C.S.A_H. 42/ C.S.A.H. 21. In this latter case, a temporary signal is being installed this s -immer and is therefore considered part of the "existing" condition. It can be seen from the table that the existing intersecticns in the study area are currently operating at acceptable levels of service, including the entrances to Mystic Lake Casino and to the Little Six Bingo hall. No improvements, except those already planned, are required for the existing condition. Mystic Lake Casino Expansion To analyze the effect of the casino expansion on area roadways, p.m. peak hour traffic was estimated using the expansion plans provided by Mystic Lake Casino. This traffic was added to existing traffic in order to determine the impact of the Casino expansion on existing intersections in the study area plus a new entrance to the casino from County Road 82. PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) 1993 BEFORE THE OPENING OF MYSTIC LAKE CASINO FIGURE 2 1, 900 t a•i G L � SI S ITTLE SIX i //,200 P N V r C 7 O A u 4,800 PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 1993 EXISTING AVERAGE ®ADAILY TRAI FIC (4. ®T) /4, :00 - � 9 oo 6,000 FIGURE 3 !J, -700 26,,;x: LITTLE SIX IrWl i 15, QOo 12, 160 Arctic ' --- - - - --� Lake ,. SRF PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN ESTIMATED AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) I 993 AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CASINO EXPANS10 1 r cv v s. C 7 O A, 22,9o: i 1 9,100 F!GUItE 4 PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FIGURE ESTIMATED AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (AD AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CASINO EXPANSION 7.1993 _ AND THE VALDS GOLF CLUB 11 TABLE 2 INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS Location " 1 Existing LOS Level of Service With Casino Exp an s ion 2 3 With Existing With Roadwa Improvements Level of Service With Addition of the Wilds 4 5 w/Previous With Additional improvements Improvements CSAH 421CSAH 21 A g ' j., A i-.( A A CSAH 42/CSAH 83 B F B C C C.R. 83/C.R. 82 B D A A B C.R. 82/CSAH 21 C D D F A — Casino Area Access • Little Six Bingo < D F A A A • North Entrance D E D D D • Mein Entrance D F • Now Entnncu E D D D The Wilds Access • Main Entrance at CR 83 — — — F • Entrance at CR 82 — B • North Entrance at CSAH 21 — — — D D • South Entrance at CSAH 21 — _ A A — _ C C Column 2 of Table 2 shows the level of service that would occur if no changes are made to the existing geometrics (except for the addition of the temporary signal at C.S.A.H. 42/C.S.A.H. 21 noted before). From this table, it can be seen that several deficiencies (shown as Level of Service E -F) result from the addition of Casino expansion traffic. The following roadway and Intersection improvements are needed to accommodate the traffic expected when Mystic Lake Casino completes its expansion and to eliminate the potential problems identified: rcoapway t apacny improvements • Reconstruct County Road 83 between C.S.A.H. 42 and County Road 82 from two - lane rural to four -lane divided. • Reconstruct County Road 83, north of C.S.A.H. 42, from two-lane rural to four -lane undivid - Reconstruct C.S.A.H. 42, east of County Road 83, from two -lane rural to four -lane undivided. Major Intersection Improvements � The intersection of C.S.A.H. 42 and County Road 82 is already signalized. Improve operations by providing separate left turn and right turn lanes on all approaches to the intersection. , • Signalize the intersection of County Road 82 and County Road 83 and provide at least two lanes of approach from all directions. f - Provide a right turn lane for traffic turning right onto C.S.A.H. 42 from County Road 21. Casino Entrance Improvements • Provide a traffic signal at the main entrance to the Casino. Construct a double left turn for traffic exiting the Casino and going north on County Road 83. This should be coordinated with internal circulation improvements to favor the main entrance. • All exits from the casino including the main exit, should have an exclusive right turn lane ( "free right") for exiting traffic and an exclusive right turn lane for traffic entering the Casino. . Provide a traffic signal at the entrance to the Little Six Bingo Hall. 13 The level of service that would result from these improvements is shown in Column 3 of Table 2. The overall level of service of the C.S.A.H. 42 O.S.A.H. 21 intersection improves to A, the level of service at C.S.A.H. 42/County Road 83 improves from F to B, and the level of service at County Road 82/County Road 83 improves to A. Providing a traffic signal at the main entrance to the Casino and at the entrance to the Little Six Bingo Hall will improve the level of service of these intersections to A. The traffic volumes at the other two entrances to the Casino are not high enough to warrant traffic signals. The Casino operator should provide Improved internal circulation to favor use of we main entrance to counteract the potential problems faced by drivers attempting to turn left out of the unsignalized entrances. If this is done, the level of service of these two access points will improve to D. The Wilds Golf Club Column 4 in Table 2 shows the level of service that would result if the improvements recommended with the completion of the Casino expansion are adopted and the anticipated traffic from the Wilds Golf Club is added to the roadway system. An additional problem that would occur away from the Wilds development is that the intersection of County Road 82/C.S.A.H. 21 will operate under level of service F. This problem can be corrected by providing two lanes of approach for traffic turning from County Road 82. For roadways and intersections associated with the Wilds development, the following recommendations are made. • Install a traffic signal at the main entrance to the Wilds from County Road 83. The southbound approach should have a left turn phase. Two lanes should be provided for exiting traffic (Figure 6). • The Wilds' south exit to County Road 83 should be constructed to two lanes. There should also be turn lanes constructed at the exit from the Wilds to County Road 82 (see Figure 6). • Within the Wilds, a two -lane 32 foot wide roadway should be able to handle the anticipated traffic within the development (Figure 7). The intersection of the internal north -south roadway with the roadway leading to the hotel and clubhouse should be constructed with separate turn lanes for each movement (see Figure 8). Column 5 of Table 2 shows that once the improvements recommended to occur as part of the Wilds development are in place, all intersections in the study area will operate at acceptable levels of service during the peak periods (Level of Service D or better; and at Level of Service C or better at other times). FOR:bba 14 M 11 0 H ao 4 e a 2 a IN 300 � N OTE: INi NAGRAM %C IS �2o VIDEO FOR UiscussioW PURP sEs ONL.y A 19, N or rWTE/uDEO FoR DESIGN OR ComsTRuf_T'ON• SRF PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR ENTRANCES TO THE 1993 WILDS FROM COUNTY ROADS 82 AND 83 NOT T'6 SCALE 0 AA r GURE 6 • Geometry - 70 foot right -of -way - 32 foot curb-to-curb (measured from back -edge of curbs) - No lane delineation + parking - No parking on either side • Recommended Application - Low density urban residential district B' BIKE PATH S SIDEWALK `� 113 PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN CROSS - SECTION FOR THE PRINCIPAL STREET THROUGH THE WILDS FIGURE 7 NOr To SCALE a 'o 300' ---� r�P`9�p�6D�P d 32 1 NdtE: /H /S D1A6RAH IS P ROVIDED /'oz 2)1scuss1dN �W / URPo -c Avzy AND is ^^���✓OT IN TEn/DED �Q U ES /BN OR C o ,V SredCTOd A1, 32' $RF PRIOR LAKE TRANSPORTATION PLAN SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF THE 1993 PRINCIPAL INTERSECTION WITHIN THE WILDS FIGURE 8 OTHER BUSINE ITEM To: Prior Like City Council From: Prior lake Planning Con Subject: Comments and Recommendations on Realtor Workshop April 1, 1993 On January 7, 1993, our City Flaunting Commission conducted an open workshop with local business Realtors. This was the first attempt to launch an ongoing proactive approach towards all the necessary background information to gain an understanding of present conditions and forces at work in our community. The hope was to establish an understanding of property and housing preferences and perceptions of evsting and prospective residents. The imitation to our workshop solicited the response to 6 target questions on various topics concerting our community (attachment 1). Only one individual in the group of over 20 shared his perceptions to these questions. The Realtors Could not identify any common trends with respect to housing preferences, the general feeling was "anything goes.... well sell whatever is out there." The first topic of overwhel concern was our Schools. Several issues regarding the future. funding, and referendums were raised. The continued improvement of relations and communication between the School District and City Hall was encouraged. Our Schools cannot exist in a vacuum span from the City. They are an integral part of our Community. Prior Lake should not only continue to improve relations with School District 719, but also encourage mutual cooperation with Savage, Credit River and Spring Lake. The discussion then turned to the qualities of our City that are attractive to prospective residents. There was common agreement with regard to our natural amenities. Our rolling hills, wooded land, wetlands, trails, parks and the lake were all desirable qualities which should be preserved for a0 to enjoy. There was mention of the need for variety in our developments; diversity was encouraged. Meandering- streets, irregular lot sizes, open space and a warm country feeling are desirable. Other concerns were expressed regarding the future of our Downtown and our BusinessIndustrial Base. Staff pointed out that it takes over 15 years to receive positive revenue from local Business,Industry when city financial aid is prodded. Further research with our City Finance Director revealed that last year our city was awarded $354,130 from our State Fiscal Disparities Program because of our lack of industry. This represents 12.5% of last years total City's tax revenue. Furthermore, 40% of any local industries tax revenue go into this fund, and not to our City. Single family housing provides the most beneficial tax revenue for our community, and with immediate returns. One other interesting point with regard to interest in our Downtown. We are a Freestanding Growth Center, but due to the large percentage of commuters, most shopping dollars are spent out of the area in businesses convenient to their commute. City Government cannot totally direct downtown growth and dictate markets. Furthermore, it was stated that free enterprise will prevail as the driving force behind fitture development. One Realtor reflected that our local resident's attitudes have changed over the years; Lacking was community c aring, personal warmth and a friendly attitude. Redirecting the topic to the question "what is community," evoked a silent response. The Comprehensive Plan 2010 addresses community pride, heritage, and sense of place. A unified, integrated, ituerlinked framework of home sites, trails, parks, open space and natural features with a "sense of place" help to unify our community. We feel that the proposals in our future comprehensive plan will provide the needed c'_v-ection for change in our community's perception and attitudes that would foster a renewed sense of civic and personal pride. with mention of the fern' bridge completion, concern arose about the c:itr's inability to keep up MLh the currem inspection schedule with resultant development delays and construction cost ovemms; A cry . "'or more Planners, Building Inspectors and Staff flooded the .onx, i nere was great Gar hat future development demands would overburden a City hall caught unable and unprepared for this rate of growth. An ongoing 6 and 12 month staffing evaluation could foresee and avoid these potential problems. It c as a very informative evening and our guests appreciated the opportunity to meet and desired the opportunity for future meetings. Thanks to all of our guests in attendance. Planning Commission Recommendations: 1) Maintain an ongoing relationship with our local School District 719, and encourage joint community cooperation with Savage, Credit River and Spring Lake. (Attachment 2) 2) Integrate our CHYS long range growth plans and our Schools long range plaits into the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. 3) Encourage the continued efforts towards informing our community on concerns such as feasibility of future industrial development and tax benefits and liabilities, Comprehensive Plan. future City plans, Citizen Forums and Workshops. An informational editorial Mite "City Mantra. 's and Mayor's Comer" in our local paper, is one other source of information to the community. Note, the editorial section of our local paper is at no cost to the city. a) Reevaluate our staffing levels with respect to future residential growth An ongoing 6 and 12 month projection can identify and adjust our staffing levels to accommodate an increase m plat reviews and built ing pemnits. The funding for an additional part time inspector and a full time secretary is offset by revenues from increased permit application fees. PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COIYMSSION TENTATIVE CALENDAR :April 1 - Schedule site visit - Wilds Review meeting format. Prepair for Neighborhood meetings. April 15 - PUD - Wilds - Como Plan. May 6 - Novac/Fleck (Grassini). Cardinal Rights (Sienna). 1NLvkley Lk. SMSC Joint Relations Plan. Finalize plans for Neighborhood Meetings May 20 - PUD - Wilds - Preliminary Plat Reiew Finalize plans for Neighborhood meeting Forest Oaks. Hidden View. Sign Ordinance. June 3 - Residential Land Use Plan (RLUP); Planning Zones - Five Hawks, Spring Lake/Willows. June 17 - RUT - Oakwood, Markley, South. Julv I - RLUP - Island View/Northwood, GrainwoodNtardnson, Jeffers Julv 15 - RLUP -North Shore, Pike Lake, Sand PoinL Aug 5 - RLUP - Boudin/Oaldand, Frost/Eastwood, Lakefront. Aug 19 - Wilds Final Plat Review Sep 2 - Schedule Items Sept 16 - Schedule Items Oct 7 - Public Heatitts - Begin Comprehensive Plan Hearittg Process. Oct 21 - Update and review of 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Nov t - Review of Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation to Council. Nov 18 - Schedule Items Dec 2 - Schedule Items 2010 review topics - Housing Plan, Park Plan, Public Utilities Plan, I'.FR -1t -53 'IHU 13:30 CItY of Shakopee FAX NO. 06660 INCORPORATED 1870 229 EASY FIRST AVENUE, SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 553791376 (61]) 445.3650 Apr- 1 5, 1993 Mr. Horst Graser, Planning Director City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment The Wilds Project Dear Mr. Graser: P. 02 7 � t The significance of County Road 83 as a major roadway in northern Scott County is rapidly increasing. The Wilds project in conjunction with the casino development will increase traffic volumes going north into Shakopee on County Road 83 to 18.100 average daily ffic (ADT), �- The 1990 -2010 Shakopee Comprehensive Plan lists County Road 83 as a minor arterial with traffic volumes up to 12,000 ADT in urban areas and 5,000 ADT in rural areas. The portion of County Road 83 from the Shakopee Bypass to the Prior Lake /Shakopee city limits is currently in the rural service area, This rural service area is not planned (c, becu)ne a part of the Shakopee urban service area for at least another 20 years. Coordination of development along the entire County Road 83 corridor should he addressed by all parties involved including Scott County, the Mdewakanton Dakota Indian Community. and the cities of Prior lake and Shakopee. We suggest that a series of soh - regional forums to further discuss transportation an other deeelupmert issues woad be ber.eticial to all parties. The City of Shakopee would also request additional opportunities to comment on The Wilds project such as in the environmental review process, Thank you for giving the City of Shakopee the opportunity to comment on your Comprehensive Plan Amendment. S c rely, Lindberg S. Ekola City Planner The Heart Of Progress RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE PRIOR LAKE YEAR 2000 URBAN SERVICE AREA MOTION BY SECONDED BY WHEREAS, that the Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on the 15th day of April 1993, to act on a petition submitted by Prior Lake Development L.P. to adjust the Urban Service Area utilizing a land exchange; and WHEREAS, that notice of the hearing on said motion has been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes; and WHEREAS, that the Prior Lake Development L.P. has submitted a planned development known as "The Wilds" consisting of 580.4 acres; and WHEREAS, that the land exchange would accommodate "The Wilds" development by extending the year 2000 Urban Service Area by 580.4 acres and removing 280 acres; and WHEREAS, that the 580.4 acre land exchange area adjoins the Mdewakanton Sioux Community urban development area and is adjacent to the Prior Lake Year 2000 Urban Service Area; and WHEREAS, that Prior Lake's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map will reflect the uses as proposed in "The Wilds" development framework: and WHEREAS, that any development resulting because of the land exchange will be contiguous to existing urban development; and WHEREAS, that Prior Lake's level of service is well within local and regional systems capacity; and WHEREAS, that the densities in the urban service area are consistent with regional allocated capacity; and WHEREAS, that the "The Wilds" planned development complies with Prior Lake's adopted water quality plan and Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies Best Mana ement Practices and The Department of Nature Resources, S oreland Management; and 4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minn s to 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 I Fax (612) 447$245 AN EQUAL OPPOR;UWrY 94PUNM WHEREAS, that the property to be removed from the 2000 Urban Service Area is currently being farmed, has never been assessed for urban services, and urban services are not readily available, and will be designated agricultural on the comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, that the Metropolitan Council has recommended to Prior Lake on December 1991, that any urban service area adjustments should include a land exchange; and WHEREAS, that the land exchange does not adversely affect any metropolitan systems. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. Approve the petition by Prior Lake Development L.P. 2. The Planning Commission will review any comments from the Metropolitan Council. Passed and adopted this 15th day of April , 1993. YES NO Roseth Roseth Arnold Arnold Loftus Loftus Wuellner —_ Wuellner Greenfield Greenfield Horst W. Graser Director of Planning (Seal)