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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 August Planning Commission Agenda Packetss � REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, August 5, 1993 6:30 p.m. 1. Call meeting to order. a) Review minutes of previous meeting. 6:30 pan. 2. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICT MEETING North Shore, Pike Lake, and Jeffers 9:00 P.M. 3. PUBLIC HEARING - To consider Schematic P.U.D. Preliminary P.U.D. Preliminary Plat West Edge Estates First Addition Other Business a) Crown CoCo Settlement Information - Deb b) Tree Protection Article - Tom Loftus 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 take, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORTLNrFY EWLOYFA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 15, 1993 The July 17, 1993. Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Roseth at 6:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Roseth, Arnold, Greenfield, Director of Planning Horst Graser, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Loftus arrived at 6:42 P.M. ITEM I - REVIEW MIN 1TF.S OF PREVIOUS MEETING Commissioner Arnold stated the rational should be added to the motion for the height variance for the Radisson Hotel and Clubhouse facility. (Note: this rational was not audible on the tape of the July 1, 1993 meeting). Minutes to be amended as follows: RATIONAL BEING THERE IS SUFFICIENT NATURAL TERRAIN TO COVER THE HEIGHT EXPANSION VARIANCE FROM TIE PUBLIC VIEW. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Greenfield, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED, ITEM H - NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICT MEETING FOR ISLAND VIE WMORTH WOOD AND GRAINWOODIMARTINSON Members from the neighborhood were present. Mr. Graser explained the procedure and highlighted on some issues that are a concern to the community. In twenty years Prior Lake will be fully developed so these concerns should be addressed now. Mc Blair Tremere was introduced to the audience and his role in compiling the information was clarified. Carl Hanson 4065 Raspberry Ridge Road, stated he favors larger lots and wants wildlife to remain Would like to see Prior Lake have developments like Hillwood in Shakopee. Craig Gontarek -15721 Island View, felt we need to preserve key features of natural amenities. Emphasis has to be on involving people in the community and to promote Prior Lake. A sense of community and interaction among neighbors would be beneficial to the community. Mr. Gontarek stated he is not in favor of ring roads, that restrictive covenants are needed, public accesses should be planted, and the downtown area should be improved. County Road 21 is the heart of Prior Lake and could benefit from Mystic Lake. When asked on his opinion of Mystic Lake and the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, Mr. Gontarek answered there are mixed blessings from explosive growth and we need to carefully develop what we have. Walter lobst -15110 Martinson Island, stated the citizens need to help plan the future of Prior Lake as someone who has a personal interest in a project would make a poor planner. We need to have character to stand up for what is the best for the City. Mr. lobst is very impressed on what was done with County Road 21 and the use of walking and biking paths. We need to plan for orderliness. An industrial park is not needed if it is not conducive to rebuilding the downtown or if the business coming in would be objectionable to the community. Bob Cavil -14909 Manitou Road, wished to compliment the City of different projects that have been done such as County Road 21, tree plantings, walkways and would like to see the neighborhoods connected. We should caution the developers not to maximize the land use. The City should continuing working with the Sioux Community. Brad Wahl -14945 Timberglade Circle, stated the City should market what we have and should set high standards and that is what will be returned. He sees the open spaces disappearing and is against connecting the neighborhoods. Mc Wahl feels that Mystic Lake is an asset to the community. PLANNING COMMISSION July l5. 1993 Page I Kitty Jobst -15110 Martinson Island Road, thanked the Planning Commission for conducting the neighborhood meetings. Mrs. Jobst felt the the Sand Pointe addition is built too close and does not want a Target or business in Prior Lake. The commissioners commented on the planning concept of a Lakeshore drive, scenic viewing opportunities, and having a common cause to join neighborhoods. A recess was called at 8:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. ITEM III - PUBLIC HEARING - BUSINESS OFFICE PARK -S 1RDIVISION/R ONIN The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:40 P.M. The public was In attendance and a sign -up sheet was circulated. Horst Graser, Director of Planning, presented the information as per planning report of July 15, 1993. The City of Prior Lake is the applicant for preliminary plat and rezoning of Waterfront Passage Business Park for 126.53 acres of the Adelman property. The City has acquired 33 of the 126.53 acre subject site for a business park and 6.7 acres west of Fish Point road for a fire station. The remainder of the plat will be delineated as outlots and retained by the Adelman Estate. The wetlands will be preserved and lot sizes determined by the developer but must be at least l acre in size. Lary Anderson, Director of Public Works, presented information on the utility installation and mad construction for the site. The streets will be 30 feet wide, road will be of a 9 ton capacity, trails and sidewalks will be implemented. The location of the sewer line, water main and water quality ponds for the area were indicated. Kay Kuhlmann- Assisam City Manager, gave a brief summary of the marketing plan that has been implemented advertising the Business Office Park of the City of Prior Lake within a 7 - 10 mile radius. The goal is to sell 2 acres per year. One proposal has been submitted and negotiations are being conducted on 4 other prospects. Ray Bang-6010-170th Street, asked on the drainage of the wetland when full. Mr. Anderson stated the runoff would drain into Markley Lake. Marilyn Gorman -16867 Blind Lake Trail, was concerned on what type of buildings will be built in the industrial park and if a buffer would screen the buildings. Mr. Graser explained that the type of buildings allowed would be of sleel/brick combination and office/light industry businesses. It will be a planned industrial park and landscaped. Dan Ryman -16996 Blind Lake Trail, wanted to know if lawns will be disturbed when sewer and water lines are installed. Mr. Anderson explained the location of the lines. Comments from the Commissioners were on; pleased with the brochure developed by the Economic Development Committee, and all were in favor of the proposed addition. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 93 -21 WHICH IS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5 -2 -1 AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 -6. RATIONAL BEING IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Roseth, and Greenfield. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY GREENFIIIA, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93 -09PC FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Greenfield, Arnold, and Rosette MOTION CARRIED PLANNING COhA ISSION July 15, 1993 Page 2 MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REZONING OF WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Greenfield, Roseth, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Public hearing for rezoning closed at 9:10 p.m. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR WATERFRONT PASSAGE PRELIMINARY PLAT. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Greenfield, Loftus, and Rose@. MOTION CARRIED. Public hearing for the preliminary plat closed at 9:12 p.m. A recess was called at 9:12 p.m. T1>c meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m Bill McGoldwick CPA, representative for Cooperative Power of 14615 Lone Oak Road, Eden Prairie, which is the electric power supplier for Minnesota Valley Electric Co -Op. As the area that Minnesota Valley serves is growing, there is a need for additional power. A new 115 thousand volt (kv) line is proposed and the substation will be installed on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation and will be known as Eagle Creek Substation. The lines leading to the substation will be overhead but the feeders coming off from the substation will be underground. The application requested is for a 30 foot height variance to allow the construction of 65 feet tall single shaft steel transmission poles. Horst Graser, Director of Planning, presented the information as per planning report of July 15, 1993. Mr. Graser stated there had been a conditional use permit for the Menden property but before it could be processed the property went into trust status and is now part of the reservation, therefore a conditional use is not required. There is a need to construct a new substation and lines in order to provide sufficient power to the northwest quadrant of Prior Lake. Development of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the proposed development of The Wilds has generated the need for additional electric service. The proposed location of the power line, follows the corporate boundaries of Prior Lake and Shakopee, and the SMSC Trust Lands. Recommendation from Staff is to approve the variance as requested as there is a need and denial would result in hardship of insufficient electric service to property owners. John O'Loughlin -2988 Valley View Road, Shakopee, asked for clarification on the location of the substation. Marlene Lawson- Howard Lake Road, voiced her concerns on health hazards connected to the power lines regarding birth defects and livestock and would it be possible to put the fine underground. Mr. McGoldwick stated the Electro Magnetic Forces (EMF) effect is what is being referenced to and he could not answer the health technical questions as he did not have a medical or scientific background. In regard to burying the lines, this is a very expensive pmject and still would not reduce the EMF effect The expense would be so high that no one could afford to pay their electric bill arul the company will not do it. EMF is a function of the current and not the voltage. Mr. McGoldwick explained their process in choosing this location is researching and finding the area that effects the least number of residents, apply for the proper variances and then notifying the land owners. John O'Loughlin, 2988 Valley View Road, stated the application in Shakopee had been tabled partly because of the lateness of the hour and, in his opinion, too many loose ends. Dave Sweet -3990 29th Ave. Shakopee, is concerned the 30 foot easement would take all of the trees on his property, would cause devaluation of his property, and the poles would be in eyesight of his residerke. Comments from the Commissioners were on; lines underground, number of poles for project, agreement with the Sioux Community, clarification on the mason to extend the power line, Shakopee variance status, and the application before the Commissioners is for a 30 foot height variance only. PLANNING COMMISSION July 15, 1993 Page 3 MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE A THIRTY (30) FOOT HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR SIXTY -FIVE (65) FOOT HIGH POWER POLES TO COOPERATIVE POWER ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT A 115 THOUSAND VOLT (KV) TRANSMISSION LINE TO CONNEC" THE NEW EAGLE CREEK SUBSTATION TO AN EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE. RATIONAL BEING LITERAL. ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD RESULT IN UNDUE HARDSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, THERE IS A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL POWER IN TIM NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF inc r.iI d OF PRIOR, DENIAL. OF THE VARIANCE WOULD RESULT IN HARDSHIP TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THAT THE ELECTRIC SERVICE WOULD BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP RESULTS BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY, HARDSHIP IS CAUSED BY PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE AND 1S NOT THE RESULT OF ACTIONS OF PERSONS PRESENTLY HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, AND THE VARIANCE OBSERVES THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE, PRODUCES SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE AND IS NOT CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Greenfield, Roseth, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. 5 WAS W' 00 A WA N DIJ, 110 i s : a L" DMIUMN LE La '1 A letter was read into the record dated July 15, 1993, from Attorneys at Law, O'Neil, Tlraxler, & Zard LTD, addressed to Horst Graser, City of Prior Lake, reading as follows: RE: Gary Thomas variance application, confirming that Mr. Traxler represents Mr. Gary Thomas, the applicant, on a Planning and Zoning variance. The purpose of the letter was to advise the Planning Commission the applicant is voluntarily withdrawing the application at this time and to strike it from the agenda for July 15, 1993. Signed by Norbert B. Traxter. The applicants were in the audience and nodded in affirmation that this was so. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and Greenfield. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Tapes of the meeting are on file at City Hall. Horst W. Gramr Director of Planting Rita M. Schewe Recording Secretary PLANNING CONSMSION July I5, 1993 Page 4 bl� PRICD U x P M�NNES AGENDAITEM: SUBJECT: PREPARED BY PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: ► • ' u . • LL. 1t ►1 - . U. 1 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICT MEETINGS JAMES HAYES, ASSOCIATE PLANNER YES _X—NO AUGUST 5, 1993 The third neighborhood district meeting will be structured similar to the meetings of June 17, July 1, and July 15, 1993. Minor changes will be made to reflect the new districts which will be discussed. In addition, the hanging handout file in City Hall has been updated to reflect the new Planting Districts. The following items will be in five separate piles of information on the front table at each meeting. • Thank you letter, Discussion questions, Vision 2010, Community Perspective, (2 total pages, front/back) • Comment sheet, return address, (1 page front/back) • North Shore Neighborhood Planning District goals and objectives, Planning District map, (1 page front/back, 1 page front only) • Pike Lake Neighborhood Planning District goals and objectives, Planning District map, (1 page front/back, 1 page front only) • Jeffers Neighborhood Planning District goals and obejectives, Planning District map, (2 pages front only) This item is only scheduled for two hours and efficient use of time is critical. The meeting will start with Horst Graser addressing the audience with some general information. He will make some opening remarks about the community including; size, history, Urban Service Area, regional role, and the meeting format. This section should take about 5 -10 minutes, setting the stage for the remainder of the two hours. At this point, the meeting will be turned over to the audience for their input. Hopefully, there will be a large group so that extensive comments, suggestions, and questions may be entered into the record The meeting will close with the Commission thanking the audience for attending, and encouraging them to return the comment sheets which were made available at the start of the meeting. Any additional discussion or important information may be added at the Commission's discretion. Although the initial meetings were attended by a small group of people, some important topics were discussed. With the publication of The Wavelength, more people will be aware of future meetings. In addition, staff has prepared a draft of an article to be published in the Prior Lake American before each meeting date. Staff will continue to work with the consultant to ensure that the information obtained from these meetings will become part of the planning process. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORNNny EWU)NEt ,. "Y ' V E 50 Dear F-How Residents, The City of Prior Lake; Planning Commission would like to introduce ourselves and thank you for attending this special Planning District meeting. We are a voluntary, City appointed, group of local citizens who share with you a deep concern for a prosperous and quality future for our community. We recognize the importance of citizen participation in the early stages of planning. This is necessary in order to create a product that best represents the needs and the will of the people. The City Planning Department has written a draft document that attempts to express our city's goals as a "Vision 2010" and has integrated this into a document of planning called a Comprehensive Plan. Please feel free to read our " Vision" statement and the residential land use development policies and objectives provided for you at the front table. We hope these documents, in addition to the Staff presentation, will help you better understand the future plans and goals for your residential area and our city . At the culminati of the presentation, we encourage you to participate in the discussion period. The rest of the meeting is designed with the specific purpose of allowing YOU, the citizens of Prior Lake, the npportnmty to participate and contribute to the draft review stages of the Comprehensive Plan. We would like to ask you, in the interest of time, to phrase your questions in one or two minutes. Be as concise as possible and include some possible suggestions to assist as in facilitating your concerns. On the back side of this letter, you will find some topics for discussion which are important issues to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. Please feel free to attend other neighborhood meetings and Comprehensive Plan hearings as the process continues over the next twelve months. Thank you for sharing your valued time and comments with as at this evening's meeting. We welcome both oral and written comments affecting both your neighborhood and the City of Prior Lake as a whole. There is a comment sheet provided for you to express additional concerns that due to time constraints, you may not have had the opportunity to address. Thanks again, for your input in this process. Sincerely, City of Prior Lake Planning Commission 4629 Dakota St SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORn1NIrY EM OM The City ie seeking input to the following questions related to the Comprehensive Plan for the year 2010: • Should the community follow market trends or restrict the market and follow an exclusive development framework? • Should the community invest in and upgrade the existing central business district or develop a second center north of the lake of Prior lake? • Should our neighborhoods consist of multi -use Opportunities? (business, high -low density residential, open space, and education). • Should our neighborhoods be connected? • What park opportunities should be incorporated in each neighborhood? If deficiencies exist, when are they or how would you resolve them? • What housing opportunities should be incorporated in the community's neighborhoods? • How should our natural resources be allocated and used in the community's neighborhoods? • How do we plan for and preserve our community's heritage, identity, and sense of per? • Is County Road 21 '"Me Heart of the City"? • How can Prior Lake's highways be improved? • Should Prior Lake continue to pursue an industrial base? This Comprehensive Plan has been developed with three concepts: 1) the residential neighborhood is the basic foundation of the commaniry. 2) the lakes, wetlands, steep slopes and other "Natural Environment" areas are the prominent resources that attract people to this community and as such shall serve as the focal point for individual neighborhoods and commercial/tndustrial districts which, when integrated, form our "community." 3) diversified land uses which include planned commercial/mdustrial as well as residential districts are needed to support the tax base, provide employment opportunities and a healthy environment for our residents to live. These concepts provide a valuable reference point for the development policies described within this Comprehensive Plan. Community pride, heritage and sense of place are topics that are often discussed yet cannot be clearly defined in Prior Lake. A common vision, shared by residents, business and visitors to the community must be understood in order to establish a framework to guide future community development. This Plan proposes to create linkages using public park lands, open spaces and natural features to tie existing and fume residential developments with the Town Center, the lake of Prior Lake, business districts, schools, churches and C.R..21 (Waterfront Passage) which is the focal point of the community. The Parks and Open Space system, which will include a comprehensive trail system, will provide the places for residents to meet, gather and enjoy the amenities that are unique to Prior Lake. The feeling of "Community" is developed through social interactions that people have with the place in which they live. This Comprehensive Plan seeks to integrate the diverse, individual neighborhoods and business clusters to create one community, integrated by pedestrian ways and natural features in an environment that reduces citizens need to use automobiles. The most critical link is the C.R. 21 Corridor which is referred to as Waterfront Passage and Grainwood Crossings in this Plan. This Corridor is centrally located and includes significant pieces of the community's history, heritage. natural features and culture. It bisects the community and is the central artery where the community comes together and east meets west and north travels south. The ridge line of the Jeffer's property is connected to the midpoint where upper and lower Prior Lakes are joined. Boat traffic, fishermen, pedestrians and vehicles utilize this crossing today as well as in the past, where the Grainwood Hotel and Rail Road were once the focal point of the community. This Corridor provides a cultural as well as physical link to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, by passing Reservation lands. The Town Center and Lakefront Park area are linked to the lakes, Cleary Lake Regional Park, and ultimately to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge Crossing which will connect Prior Lake to the Metropolitan Area. All development within the community can be linked in some manner, to the elements that comprise this vital passage. Through careful development of Grainwood Crossings, Waterfront Passage and related pedestrian links, the people of Prior Lake will come to know, understand and support these common spaces and adopt these as links of the past and as the base of their "Community's" future. A sense of place will develop through time if this opportunity is properly developed Prior Lake is, and always has been a recreation oriented community and people love to walk, bike, sit and talk about its amenities. Proper development and links to this passage will lead to a successful business climate and help create sense of community. The identity of Prior Lake is its heritage, culture, and landscape that are unique to this community. This proposes to build on these factors, incorporate them into all future development and re- establish the identity and pride of the community on the elements that have existed here all along. The community of Prior Lake can be described as a place that provides "Urban Living with a Touch of Country." The heart and essence of the community are the neighborhoods which are identified by the abundant lakes, waterways, woodlands and natural areas throughout the City. Prior Lake has developed a community where residents can enjoy a living environment that is closely tied to natural and recreational amenities and yet provides a full array of urban services. Prior Lake is a community of 11.400 people and is located in northern Scott County approximately twenty-five miles from Minneapolis and St Paul- The city is part of the seven-county metropolitan area and enjoys all of the advantages and convenience of living near the Twin Cities. Prior Lake is bounded on the northwest by Shakopee, on the northeast by Savage, and on the south by Spring Lake and Credit River Townships. Prior Lake has a unique cultural history which is shared with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). The SMSC Reservation properties consist of approximately 580 acres, and are located in the northwest quadrant of the City. The Sioux Community is pursuing intense commercial and residential development which impacts Prior Lake. All of the Reservation properties are located in the Rural Service Area of Prior Lake. A construction and maintenance agreement for sewer services exists between the SMSC and the City. The intense land use of the SMSC Reservation properties is a drastic change from the adjacent rural land uses permitted by the City. The City seeks to improve relations with the SMSC in order to address land use issues relevant to both governments. The City of Prior Lake also recognizes the unique historical and cultural opportunities that could be shared with the SMSC. The City is currently exploring the possibility of joint economic development ventures with the SMSC. It is essential that both governments continue to pursue historical and cultural events. Future development should be designed to enhance historical, cultural and unique environmental elements that exist within the City. Prior Lake contains approximately 16 square miles of land area. Residents of Prior Lake have a wide choice of housing opportunities ranging from the single family detached home to apartments. The City has placed a high degree of importance on providing quality development whether it be in the residential or commercial and industrial areas. Lake recreation is a focal point in and around Prior Lake. Seasonal activities artract the residents and nearby neighbors to our community. The community has experienced dramatic changes during its history. The influence of the Native American Culture is prevalent within the community where artifacts and sacred grounds are reported to exist The railroad and early lake resorts, such as the Grainwood Hotel have also influenced history and land development patterns within the community. This Comprehensive Plan is dedicated to enhancement of the community's unique heritage, history and abundant natural resources through their incorporation into future commercial, residential and recreational . development within Prior Lake The character of the City has changed from a rural resort atmosphere to a suburban community over the past two decades. The population of the community has increased 36 percent since the 1980 Census and the 1990 Census reports a population of 11,443 people. Prior Lake developed its first comprehensive plan in 1973. In response to the passage of the Land Planning Act of 1976 and changing character of the City, the Year 2000 Co naive Plan was adopted in 1981. As Prior Lake proceeds into the upcoming decades, the 2 tty must again reassess growth and development issues, and establish community t goals and policies to guide growth through the year 2010. / P R,9 \ �I 0 We regret the time constraints which may have net provided you with ample opportunity to express oral comments about your neighborhood. We welcome any written comments which will be incorporated into the notes from the meeting on August 5, 1993. Please attach the appropriate postage and return to City Hall. Thanks again for you input in this process. 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORMNtfY EPIPIDM NORTH SHORE Neiehbor Planning Distri Situated southeast of the intersection of C.R. 21 and 42, this Planning District includes a proposed 20 acre planned Commercial Center at the comer separated from the proposed low and medium density residential areas by a [Harsh currently used as a pasture. The undeveloped area within the Planning District consists of 650 acres. The east side was platted into a residential subdivision called North Shore Oaks which includes a neighborhood park and lakeshore involving both a small lot subdivision platted many years ago and some extremely large lots. The only undivided Lakeshore parcel is wooded pastureland, part of which, the City would like to acquire for park use. This area is the last largely undeveloped area adjoining the lake because approximately 200 acres of it is being farmed by an owner who has shown little interest in development Except for the farm land, the extension of utilities to the area will bring about a rapid change in land use. A substantial portion of Prior Lake's population growth during the 1990's will occur in this Planning District At the present time approximately 300 people live in this Planning District. When utilities are extended the area can easily accommodate 3,700 residents. The housing areas are likely to develop rapidly whereas the planned business center and proposed park may be unresolved issues for quite some time. Access to and from the neighborhood will be well served by the extension of Carriage Hill Parkway, Shore Trail and a proposed north south neighborhood collector in the alignment of Pike Lake Trail. Because this District is largely undeveloped, it provides the best opportunity to create well planned neighborhoods throughout the 1990's. The District is rich in environmental amenities and as such trail systems, parks, and open space will be the primary objective for development There are two prominent view areas that must be incorporated into the open space system. The areas are located in the quarter /quarter section west of North Shore Oaks 6th Addition and along the western periphery of Pike Lake Trail near its intersection with Carriage Hill Parkway. Wetlands, small ponds, part of the vacant lakeshore, steep slopes a. woodland areas will be closely scrutinized for inclusion within the City's parks and recreation system. At a minimum, trail access must be provided within these amenities. Future development adjacent to Carriage Hill Parkway will not be provided with direct land access. Residential development next to Carriage Hill Road, C.R. 21 and 42 will need to demonstrate adequate buffer areas consisting of large lot areas, setbacks and extensive berms and landscaping to provide adequate separation from the thoroughfare-. This Planning District is planned to accommodate predominantly single family residential development with limited neighborhood and planned commercial areas. The City envisions a neighborhood commercial district consisting of five to ten acres to be located near the northeast comer of Carriage Hill Road and Pike Lake Trail. This commercial center will be integral to the adjacent neighborhood and must be pedestrian friendly and contain superior landscaping and access for residents. The center should be designed to encourage pedestrian access rather than sole orientation for automobile use. Much of the industrial zones indicated in the Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan are proposed to be rezoned to residential and with some limited commercial land use. It is anticipated that the existing C -1 Conservation Zone will be refined with the advent of future development. No medium or high density residential is proposed in the 2010 Land Use Plan however, limited potential exists for higher density development adjacent to commercial areas and along C.R. 42. All medium or high density development would have to be constructed as a Planned Unit Development concept DISTRI r OBJECTIVES: 1. The introduction of a Planned Commercial Center is proposed near the intersection of C.R. 42 and 21. The center would consist of approximately 20 acres and be oriented toward adjacent neighborhood development and regional traffic utilizing the County Roads. 2. The wooded "Vierling" property located on the shore of Prior Lake shall provide a lakeshore public park facility and associated trail system to link the park with adjacent neighborhoods. 3. The extension of Carriage Hill Parkway and Shore Trail are expected to provide the major cast/west traffic circulation for this District. Improvement of Shore Trail would provide the best opportunity for a Lakeshore Drive within the Community. However, topography and other constraints may prohibit this option Roads should be designed, within this District, to take maximum advantage of unique views and vistas of the Lake. Pike Lake Trail and another north/south road extending from C.R. 42 to the Meadowlawn properties are anticipated to provide access to C.R. 42. 4. All future development will be carefully evaluated in terms of providing neighborhood connections, good internal circulation and pedestrian/bike trails throughout the District 5. Prominent View Arras of Prior Lake shall be preserved and incorporated into the Open Space System Public access to natural features will also be required throughout this District 6. Future direct land access will be limited from lots to Carriage Hill Parkway. Furthermore, any development proposed adjacent to the County Roads or Carriage Hill Parkway will need m provide sufficient buffer areas. Design options for buffer areas may consist of larger lot sizes, greater setbacks from the roadway, berms, landscaping or other methods to adequately protect residential and commercial environments from traffic on the thoroughfares. 7. A neighborhood commercial center located adjacent to the intersection of Pike Lake Trail and Carriage Hill Road consisting of five or less acres may be accommodated provided superior neighborhood connections, building design and landscaping are developed. 8. The industrial zones proposed in the Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan should be rezoned to low density residential with limited neighborhood and Planned Commercial land use potential. The Pike Lake Planning District was brought into prominence by the Business/Office Park Study in 1990. It contains approximately 300 acres and is situated between Pike Lake Trail and Crest Avenue on the north side of C.R. 42. The land is farmed and is currently enrolled in the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve Program. As indicated in the Business/Office Park Study, the area is readily accessible to sanitary sewer and water trunk lines. The north side water tower is south of C.R. 42 immediately east of the site and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission interceptor is adjacent to the west boundary. C.R. 42 is planned as a four lane arterial highway which will provide excellent access for industries locating here. The major draw back for this site is that it is not included within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) limits. The status of this property as an agricultural preserve will change with the adoption of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Once the plan indicates an industrial use, it will no longer qualify to be in the preserve, but the actual change will only take place eight years following adoption of the plan. The City or the property owner may, zt any time, initiate the process to remove the land from agricultural preserve status. In the Business/Office Park study, the Pike Lake area was characterized as having development advantages because it is the most northerly and easterly of the areas in Prior Lake that were identified as being suitable for business development City staff developed a schematic plan showing one possible layout for industrial development of the area. However, complete topographic information will be required before this schematic plan can be refined. It is anticipated that medium density residential land use will be located on the north periphery of this Planning District and that a build out population of 800 persons is anticipated. This entire neighborhood is being added to the 2010 Urban Service Area primarily in response to the need for a business/office park reserve. The land is well suited for this purpose since it is vacant, under one ownership, with long range farming interests and with future convenient access to the metropolitan arterial road system Its primary purpose is to provide a reserve for significant industrial business uses when the appropriate markets develop. Industrial development shall only be allowed through a planned industrial district incorporated in the Prior Lake Zoning Code. Significant pressure from convenience related users that are based on A.D.T. (Average Daily Traffic) will come fron. improved regional access as a result of the C.R. 18 bridge over the Minnesota River. In the interim Prior Lake is proposing a 40 acre minimum lot size for the rural service area and all others without utilities. To further prevent premature development of this neighborhood, the Zoning will remain agricultural until the markets for an office/business park are developed. In addition, Prior Lake will prohibit the introduction of new intersections whether it be direct land access or public roadways. The east side of C.R. 18 is not located within the 2010 Urban Service Area. The land has been divided into 10 acre parcels with direct land access to each. No other driveways or roads, public or private, will be permitted until this area becomes part of a MUSA expansion approved by the Metropolitan Council. DISI RIC OBJECTIVES: Medium density residential land is proposed for areas adjacent to Pike Lake and the northern corporate limits of Prior Lake. 2. 140 acres of the Planning District is intended to be eventually zoned for Planned Industrial use which would follow a development framework developed by the City of Prior Lake. 3. 35 acres of park land and open space are proposed adjacent to the east edge of Pike Lake and a wetland located in the central part of the District 4. Until markets are developed for a business/office park, the zoning shall remain agricultural for this District. 5. Any development proposal should be oriented toward the community as well as to capture regional markets. Internal pedestrian systems that link to adjacent neighborhoods would be paramount for all development. 6. All future development shall be sensitive to the natural features within the District and provide public view or trail access when appropriate. 7. The drainage area to Pike Lake located along the western periphery of the District shall be protected from development encroachment and erosion. 8. Realignment of Pike Lake Trail to the east is proposed in order to provide public park land adjacent to Pike Lake. 9. Development proposals adjacent to C.R. 42 and 18 will need to incorporate appropriate buffers to protect the development from negative impacts of traffic on these thoroughfares. Buffers shall consist of approriate landscaping, berms and open space separation. 10. A community entry feature together with significant open space should be located near the intersection of C.R. 18 and the northern corporate limits of Prior Lake, to achieve a sense of entry into Prior Lake. 11. Prohibit the creation of all new intersections whether private or public, until the District is developed in accordance with a development framework approved by the City. The area must be brought into the MUSA as part of an approved expansion by the Metropolitan Council. i l!;FFERS Neighbgrhood Planning District This Planning District is situated at the southwest comer of the intersection of C.R. 42 and 21 and extends southward along the west side of C.R. 21, to C.R. 82. The northern portion has been discussed both formally and informally for several years in terms of combined recreational and low density residential use possibly with commercial services at the intersection in the northeastern corer. The site is important to the identity of Prior Lake because of the wooded ridge line that crosses the area in a northwest southeast alignment. The ridge includes the highest elevations in combination with the steepest slopes in the community and must be preserved as a public open space. The studies of this land area show that the site will be extremely difficult to develop both because of the steep slopes and the pcnding areas which also are Department of Natural Resources (DNR) protected lakes. The southern area has not been studied but is separated by similar topographic barriers from the land immediately to the west and is in close proximity to developing neighborhoods north of the lakes. The entire planning area needs some refined studies showing alternative layouts that may provide some insights as to the most efficient way to save the wooded ridge line. The land area totals 470 acres, but because of the natural features, it is unlikely that the neighborhood population will expand to approximately 2,000. DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: An entry feature to identify the northern limits of Waterfront Passage should be located in this District The entry feature should be a duplicate of the monument to be located near the intersection of C.R. 21 and S.T.H. 13. At this point a bronze sail boat sculpture is proposed as a concept to identify this important passage through the community. 2. View corridors will be required adjacent to Waterfront Passage for public view of the protected lakes, steep slopes, wetlands and wooded areas that are the predominant natural features within this District 3. The objective of any future development shall be public access to the natural features in terms of parks, trails, view platforms and other recreational and open space features. 4. A public trail system is proposed adjacent to C.R. 21 and 42 and adjacent to the ridge line and ponding areas found within the District 5. Minimal grading and tree removal will be allowed only if a developer demonstrates that the environmentally sensitive areas will not be altered in a manner that detracts or destroys the quality features of the District. 6. The Prior Lake outlet channel traverses this District and shall be protected from erosion and encroachment of development. Substantial public park facilities are planned for this District All development proposals will be closely scrutinized for compliance with the park and open space objectives of this Comprehensive Plan. 8. The proximity of residential development to C.R. 21 and 42 will need substantial buffers to protect the homes from negative traffic impacts. Adequate buffers shall consist of larger lot areas, setbacks, and open space separation in conjunction with landscaping and berms where appropriate. fi EIS "•�J _ - - - JEFFERS sLL AURAL AREAS � I I 9 PIKE LAKE A "' NORTH SNORE LAKEfFKWT RIVE HAWKS ZEE �mr POWTE ff MARKLEY 1.2B EPM 8W7P PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT: CONSIDER SCHEMATIC, PRELIMINARY PUD AND PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES. APPLICANT: LOUIS STASSEN PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS, DRC COORDINATOR PUBLIC HEARING: _X _YES — NO DATE: AUGUSTS, 1993 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this public hearing is to consider approval of the schematic, preliminary PUD preliminary plat of The First Addition to West Edge Estates. Applicant, Louis Stassen will be represented by Consultant, Ron Swanson from Valley Surveying. The subject site consists of 4.8 acres of land zoned R -3, Multiple Residential. The property Is located north of 170th Street and east of the West Edge Estates subdivision. The site is a remnant parcel which does not have frontage on a public street. Public access to the parcel will be accomplished via the future Simpkins Circle, which is a proposed cul -de -sac in the Westbury Ponds preliminary plat. Simpkins Circle is proposed to be located adjacent to the northeast part of the subject site. The proposal is to divide the 4.8 acre tract for development of six, four unit townhomes, similar to the design of the townhomes in the adjacent West Edge Estates subdivision. See attached for details related to the proposed PUD. The plat is a relatively straight forward townhome development. There are two issues which must be decided by the Planning Commission relative to the proposed PUD. 1. Should there be a private or public road connection through the site to conned 170th Street to future Simpkins Circle. 2. Should sprinkler requirements of the Landscape Ordinance be waived for the PUD. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: SECTION 6 -6 -2 (1) - PRIVATE STREETS The City Council has emphasized the importance of providing neighborhood street and pedestrian connections to link neighborhoods of the City. The purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance is to provide for the orderly development of the community and extension of public utilities to adjacent parcels. The subdivision review process allows the City to explore alternative designs for the orderly delivery of public services and access corridors. Section 6 -6-2 (1) states that Private streets shall rat be approved nor shall any public improvements be installed for any private street unless approved by the Council. Private streets may be permitted in PUD's. The existing West Edge Estates plat is a standard subdivision which was approved prior to adoption of the current Subdivision Ordinance and contains a private drive which connects to 170th Street. The developer intended to file a subdivision application requesting approval of a private street system within 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 P EQU1 OPPORTUMTY FNPIDYER the First Addition, The DRC advised the developer that private streets are not pemdtted by the Subdivision Ordinance except within PUD's. The DRC recommended the applicant file a PUD application rather than request a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance. The only reason for the PUD Is to accommodate the proposed private street. The responsibility of the DRC was to explore road and access alternatives for the land locked parcel. The developer was requested to explore the possibility of utilising a public street system. The original proposal contained seven, four unit buildings. The applicant removed one building to satisfy required setback, landscaping, storm sewer and utility elements of City Ordinances. However, due to the limited width of the parcel and location of future Simpkins Circle, installation of a public street would severely urnit development potential for the sale. The DRC concurred with the developer on this Issue. The recommendation from the DRC is to allow a private street which would reduce the required right-of -way width from fifty to thirty -eight feet. However, the private drive should be paved and contain concrete curb and gutter along the entire eastAvest section and overflow parking stalls. Curb and gutter would not be required adjacent to individual driveways serving each dwelling unit. SUBDIVISION DESIGN FEATURES: The DRC recommends approval of the private street In this case due to the fad that the street connects on one end, an existing private drive and is intended to conned to future Simpkins Circle. There is also an Intent to discourage through traffic in this case because the existing West Edge Estates does not contain a standard street system which meets specifications of the City of Prior Lake, and the close proximity of the drive to existing residential living units. The Intent is to discourage through traffic yet enforce the "appearance" of private access drives which will be compatible with the future public street (Simpkins Circle). 2. A temporary access from the east property line of West Edge Estates to serve proposed blocks 2 and 3 may be Installed to the specifications required by the City Engineer. Prior to approval of the second phase of the PUD for blocks 4, 5, and 6, the temporary access shall be removed and restored with appropriate seed or sod, as required by the City Engineer. 3. Phase two shall rot be constructed until a public road (future Simpkins Circle) Is constructed and accepted by the City Engineer. The applicant has agreed to realign the proposed private drive in the event that a future public street access is relocated. Once a public street is installed adjacent to the northeast part of the plat, the units contained within Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall access a public road to the northeast. The units in Block 1 shall access 170th Street via the driveway extended through West Edge Estates, located west of the subject site. The purpose of the split is to discourage through traffic between the townhome Irving units and it will provide an equal divide of traffic exiting the West Edge Development to the east and west so as to not create excessive traffic through the adjacent single family development to the east. 4. The applicant shall include a statement within the covenants of the First Addition to West Edge Estates that the drives are private and maintenance will be the responsibility of the private land owners, not the City of Prior Lake. 5. Utility and drainage easements along with an erosion control plan and sewedwater plan be revised acceptable to the City Engineer. 5. Concrete curb and gutter shall be installed along the main east/west drive and overflow parking areas however, it will not be required along individual unit driveways. 7. The preliminary plat map should be amended to slow a pedestrian sidewalk system along the entire length of the easNwest road and a connection south to 170th street. The plan for a concrete, five foot sidewalk should be submitted acceptable to the Parks Director. 3. The park dedication for the site will be cash consisting of $3,840 dollars as determined by the Parks director. The dedication fee will be required to be paid at the time of final plat approval. ZONING ORDINANCE: SECTION 6.10 - SCREENING The zoning Ordinance specifies that landscape and screening requirements apply to mufti- family residential (projects of 3 or more dwelling units per building). The Ordinance requires that an irrigation system be Installed to maintain required landscaping. The developer submitted a landscape plan but requests that the irrigation system be waived because the first, phase of the development does rat contain such a system. The recommendation from the DRC is to Implement t the Ordinance as written. The Landscape Ordinance was adopted In March, 1993 with the purpose of establishing performance standards and minimum requirements for landscaping, buffering, and screening, 'that will enhance the visual, environmental, and aesthetic character of property and site development within the City.' The Ordinance has thus far been Implemented in one project, Subway. Therefore, anyone can claim that existing developments were not required to implement Irrigation systems. The Ordinance was dearly intended to apply to all new projects and under some circumstances, existing uses as well. There is no reason, as per Ordinance, to exempt this application. Please note, the landscape requirements, including irrigation system apply to the parcel as a standard subdivision or PUD. LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW: For reference to the landscape plan review conducted by Greg Kopischke, see attached memo dated July 15, 1993. 1. The applicant proposes to place six'Austrees' along 170th Street. The'Ausetree' Is not a plant species confirmed to be long lived nor is it a hardwood specie. Mr. Kopischke recommends that b is an unacceptable tree to be used to meet minimum quantity requirements of the Landscape Ordinance. The 'Ausetree' can be used or substituted for trees beyond the minimum required quantity. The concern for this plan is that the substitution is proposed for a critical screening/buffering area along 170th street. White the application for screening appears appropriate for the - Ausetree', the concern still exists that this tree may rat be hardy and should not be used In critical situations until more kcal research, documented wide -spread use and information is available. The tree may be used in non - critical areas. 2. The tree planting behind Building 4 is reasonably heavy but coniferous trees, in addition to or in lieu of 1 -2 proposed deciduous trees, plus shrub massings at key location, would provide additional desirable buffering and screening. It would also be desirable to provide some bemgng, shrub massing and additional coniferous trees south and east of Building 5 to provide a better buffer to S.T.H. 13 and 170th Street. 3. No irrigation system is proposed. A project of this type should utilize a common underground irrigation system to ensure plard survival and vitality. PLAN: The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which Indicates medium density residential development. The proposed townhome units comply with the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the schematic, preliminary PUP and preliminary plat as requested. 2. Approve the the schematic, preliminary PUD and prelimnary plat subject to the conditions recommended by the DRC and as directed by the Planning Commission. 3. Table or continue the public hearing for specific reasons. 4. Deny the schematic, preliminary PUD and preliminary plat citing specific fads and findings indkating the proposal Is inoonsisters with the SubdWWM. ZonkV OrAniroes and ConprehensWe Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Altemalive Nt or a2, as per PWWng ComMssbn dismsabn. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to adopt ResoANbla 93 -IOPC and 99 -IIPC approft to schemetk. pxelbtlnry PUD and preeminary plat of the Fret Addition to West Edge Estates. j'rad PRjro ro t s ®� RESOLUTION 93 -10PC RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE SCHEMATIC AND PRELIMINARY PUD OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES, MOTION BY: SECOND BY- WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 5th day of August, 1993 to consider a petition submitted by Louis Stassen to approve the Schematic and Preliminary PUD of the First Addition to West Edge Estates. WHEREAS Notice of the public hearing on said motion has been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Schematic and Preliminary PUD of the First Addition to West Edge Estates subject to the following: 1. A private road may be installed with the intended purpose to discourage through traffic, and yet enforce the "appearance" of private amass drives which will be compatible with the future public street (Simpldns Circle). The road shall include concrete curb and gutter and a bituminous surface, acceptable to the City Engineer. Passed and adopted this Sib day of August, 1993. YES NO Roseth Roseth Arnold Arnold Greenfield Greenfield Loftus Loftus Horst W. Graser Director of Planning City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota St. E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORTLPM EMPLOYER 'PE931W RESOLUTION 93 -IIPC RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES. MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 5th day of August, 1993 to consider a petition submitted by Louis Stassen to approve the Preliminary Plat of the First Addition to West Edge Estates. WHEREAS Notice of the public hearing on said motion has been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Preliminary Plat of the First Addition to West Edge Estates subject to the following: A private road containing a temporary access to West Edge Estates may be installed with the intended purpose to discourage through traffic, and yet enforce the "appearance" of private access drives which will be compatible with the future public street (Simpkins Circle). 2. A temporary access from the east property line of West Edge Estares to serve proposed blocks 2 and 3 may be installed to the specifications required by the City Engineer. Prior to approval of the second phase of the PUD for blocks 4, 5, and 6, the temporary access shall be removed and restored with appropriate seed La sod, as required by the City Engineer. 3. Phase two shall not be constructed until a public road (future Simpkins Circle) is constructed and accepted by the City Engineer. The applicant has agreed to realign the proposed private drive in the event that a future public street access is relocated. Once a public street is installed adjacent to the northeast part of the plat, the units contained within Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall access a public road to the northeast The units in Block I shall access 170th Street via the driveway extended through West Edge Estates, located west of the subject site. The purpose of the split is to discourage through traffic between the townhome living units and it will provide an equal divide of traffic exiting the West Edge Development to the east and west so as to not create excessive traffic through the adjacent single family development to the east. 4. The applicant shall include a statement within the covenants of the First Addition to West 4,629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447'4245 A EQUAL OPPOlrruNr Y EMPLOYER Edge Estates that the drives are private and maintenance will be the responsibility of the private land owners, not the City of Prior Lake. 5. Utility and drainage easements along with an erosion control plan and sewer /water plan be revised acceptable to the City Engineer. 6. Concrete curb and gutter shall be installed along the main east/west drive and overflow parking areas however, it will not be required along individual unit driveways. 7. The preliminary plat map should be amended to show a pedestrian sidewalk system along the entire length of the cast/west road and a connection south to 170th street. The plan for P. concrete, five foot sidewalk should be submitted acceptable to the Parks Director. 8. The landscape plan should be revised according to the recommendations of Greg Kopischke in his memo dated July 15, 1993. 9. The preliminary plat should be amended to include an irrigation system compliant with the Landscape Ordinance, and acceptable to the City Engineer. Passed and adopted this 5th day of August, M. YES NO Roseth Roseth Arnold Arnold Greenfield Greenfield Loftus Loftus Horst W. Graser Director of Planning City of Prior Lake (—E P I � a 1 S' k 5 0'C Property Owners Address: 14 Subdivider: y Ada. ess: -zle-d1 3ESE7 -3Gd/ Nww of Surveyors ?°wglJ Ae Swa.usoti Phone: Y47- Z57® Name of Engineer Phone: Legal Description of Property: SEE ft (I Al I ttn r 1 . "14P Property Identification Ntmber (PID): Present Zoning: 12 - -!) Property Acreage: Deed Pestrictions: tb Yes _ 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: A&/ 'Aar`., ,.7 /��pA When Z I have read section 6.11 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which sets forth stipulations and requirenents for Planned Unit Developnents. I agree to provide the information and do the work in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. Submitted this A&day of J , 19 . A��� cants Signature Fee Omob Signature 1391 1991 4 4629 Dakota St. SE. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES PRIOR LA , MINNESOTA A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MRS BURTON JORGENSON 16989 Dewitte Street SW Prior Lake, Mn. 55372 Ph. (612) 447 -3681 STASSEN CONSTRUCTION INC. Louis Stassen 16617 Creekside Circle BE Prior Lake, Mn. 55372 Ph. (612) 447 -2275 ENGINEERING CONSULTANT PARAMOUNT ENGINEERING INC. 556 East Nevada Street St. Paul, Mn. 55101 Bob Wiegert PE Ph. (612) 771 -0544 SURVEYOR/DESIGN CONSULTANT: VALLEY SURVEYING CO., P.A. 16670 FRANKLIN TRAIL SE SUITE 120 -C PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Telephone: 612 -447 -2570 SURVEYING AND PLANNING Ronald A. Swanson, R.L.S. FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE E PAGE I TABLE OF CONTENTS NARRATIVE PAGE Property Legal Description Property Zoning Classification Property Location Existing Site Conditions Existing Storm Water Runoff Steep Slopes and Erosion Control Measures Vehicular Access Architectural Standards Landscaping and Planting Schedule Utility and Public Services Locations General Development Summary & Subdivision Request etc Project Phasing and population Estimates etc. Site Data, Densities etc. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ATTACHED EXHIBITS. Preliminary Plat Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan Preliminary Sewer and Water Plan Landscaping and Planting Plan Existing Conditions Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer plan and profile Building Construction and Elevation plans 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8- FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES Page 2 PROP ERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION• DESCRIPTION: That part of the south 390.00 feet of the west 820.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota lying east of the plat of WESTEDGE ESTATES, Scott County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ZONING CLASSInCATION: The property is presently zoned R -3 Multi - Family Residential and the requested use for this project is also R -3 Multi- Family Residential. PROPE L&:ATION: The property is located in the northwest corner of County Road No. 12 (170th Street) and Highway No. 13. The area to the north and east has recently been rezoned to R -1 Single family and the proposed plat of Westbury Ponds has been submitted to the city for consideration. To the west is the existing plat of West Edge Estates which was the original phase one of this project, to the west of that is an area of the Willows 6th Addition plat zoned R -2 single family. On the south 1s the triangle car wash and vacant land presently zoned B-1 FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES: PAGE 3 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. The property is gently rolling with scattered clusters of small boxelder trees and several significant pine and cedar trees in the southeast corner of the property. The grade falls approximately 12 feet from east to the northwest. There is a now vacant farm building site consisting of a house and various out buildings on the site. At this time some of the outbuildings are being used to store equipment. There are no visible areas of erosion or soil disturbance on the site at this time. The access to the site is via an existing driveway from County Road No. 12. This access may be used during construction but will be closed after the project is completed. At this time there are several pieces of old farm equipment and some junk piles on the site which will ultimately be removed. The present surface storm water runoff is in a northwesterly direction onto the area being platted as Westbury Ponds. There is a well on the property and this will be sealed in the proper way. Public sanitary sewer, water and electrical services are available to the site via West Edge Estates and 170th Street at this time. There is a 3" steel gas line installed approximately 7 feet southerly of the existing northerly right -of -way line of County Road No. 12. EXISTING STORM WATER RUNOFF- Predevelopment stormwater runoff flows northwesterly into a drainage way along the easterly line of the Willows 6th Addition into the ponds in the Westbury plat and then into Prior Lake. This drainage way has had severe erosion problems. Preliminary discussions with city staff indicates that this system has been revised with the Westbury plat and there will be two storm water inlet pipes provided to pick up the runoff from this property. All required storm sewer and utility easements will be provided with the final plat after final construction plans are completed and approved by staff. STEEP SLOPES AND EROSION CONTROL. MEASURES: There are no steep slopes on the property being proposed for developement. All of the disturbed areas will be protected with silt fencing and by seeding the disturbed areas as soon as possible after the site grading is completed. As required by city ordinance proper erosion control and runoff containment will be maintained during construction of the townhouses. Upon completion of the building construction and utility hookup all disturbed areas will be dressed off and covered with sod or seeded as required by city ordinance. FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES: PAGE 4 VEHICULAR ACCESS The access to the site from Highway 13, will be via County Road No. 12. (170th Street) to the existing access drive in West Edge Estates. After completion of phase II of this project and because of the potential for signal lights at Five Hawks Avenue and Highway 13, it is likely that a portion of the future site ingress and egress would be via the proposed Cul de sac in the Westbury plat and out to Five Hawks Avenue and Highway No. 13. After meeting with the Development Review Committee it was the general consensus of the committee that the access should be split with Blocks 2 -3-4 -5 & 6 accessing to the Westbury Project and Block 1 and the existing units accessing to County Road No. 12. It was also agreed at the meeting that Block 2 & 3 in phase one would be a- awed to construct a temporary driveway access west to the existing drive unt such time as phase two is completed at which time the temporary access will :losed. ARCHITECTURAL. STANDARDS The buildings and exterior finish are proposed to be harmonious with the existing structures in West Edge Estates is: color and siding type, and are also two bedroom town houses with an attached garage. The anticipated sales price for the finished unit is in the $75,000 to $90,000 range. This should provide a good mix between the existing housing to the west and the proposed single family development to the north and east. LANDSCAP AND PL?w'MG SCHEDULE Tree plantings and landscaping will be done with each individual building as construction is completed and in accordance with the attached iandscape and planting plan after all grading, utility construction and paving have been completed. MST ADDITION To WEST EDGE ESTATES. Page 5 PROPOSED LOCATION OF UTILITIES All newly installed electrical, phone and cable lines will be underground and constructed within the utility and drainage easements provided. All sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer lines will be provided with public utility and drainage easements as required by the City Engineering Department. It is the developers intention to install street lighting of the same type and style that exists in West Edge Estates at this time. The actual location of the lights will be determined by the utility company to provide adequate lighting and visibility for the site. Postal service will be provided by the post office at the main entrance to the existing West Edge Estates project with the addition of the same type mail boxes and an extension of the existing address system. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT SUMIART The proposal as presented is for preliminary approval of a P.U.D. to construct 24 - 2 bedroom townhome units contained within 8 buildings on 4.8 acres of R -3 zoning. This area is the residue of R -3 zoning left in the area after the rezoning of the adjoining property to R -1 (Westbury Ponds). The only purpose in requesting a P.U.D. for this project is to allow for a private street system within the development and the developer is not asking for any additional density with the application. It is the understanding of the developer at this time that a P.U.D. is the only way to accomplish this. If during the process of this application it is determined that a P.U.D. zoning is not required to accomplish the private streets, the request should be modified to prel approval of the site for a townhouse plat only. Because this is actually a continuation of the original West Edge Estates project and would be incorporated into the existing Declaration of Covenants, Conditions And Restrictions now in force , the developer is requesting that the street system remain private. Also because at the time the existing development was approved and constructed the city did not have concrete curb or an underground sprinkling system as a requirement and the developer is requesting that these new requirement be waived for the compl'e'tion of the project. This would make the common area and maintenance charges to be more equitable for the total pr The units will be separately owned and maintained . All outside maintenance will be performed under the established Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. it is anticipated that the required park dedication would be a cash donation. FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES: PAGE 6 PROJECT PHASING: Phase one of the project would consist of Blocks 1, 2 and 3, as indicated on the preliminary plat drawing. The access to Block 1 would be via the existing driveway along County Road No. 12. and the utilities would service the units from the rear of the building as indicated on the enclosed utility plans. Construction is expected to begin as soon as a permit can be issued by the City with the grading beginning immediately and the foundation work on Block 1 starting as soon as the pad is ready. Blocks 2 and 3 would also be started this year with a 1994 completion date anticipated. Phase Two construction is expected to begin during the 1995 -96 construction season depending on sales and would be completed in one phase. With the completion of phase two construction an entrance sign and monuments of the same size and type as exist at the County Road No. 12 entrance will be constructed on the easterly entrance. It is anticipated that this type of entrance indicating a private road system will assist in discouraging outside traffic from using the roadway to access County Road No. 12. POPULATION ESTIMATES: The target market for this project is early retired couples and older single people with no school age children. Past experience indicates that there is a limited but steady market for this type of project in the Prior Lake area for these types of people. At this time the developer has a waiting list for the first building and a portion of the second. The existing 16 units in West Edge Estates have a current population of 27 adults and no school age children. We consider this ratio to be a more realistic indication of the population density of this project and have used it for our population projections. 27/16 = 1.69 adults per unit. 24 x 1.69 = 40.6 additional adults with the final phase. 40 x 1.69 = 67.6 total adults upon completion of the project. FIRST ADD ITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES: PAGE 7: SITE DATA 8 DENSITIES: SITE DATA• Total plat area = 4.80 acres County Road 12 R/W = 0.52 acres Net plat area = 4.28 acres Gross area of Blocks = 1.39 acres Gross area of Blocks + 0.94 acres = .32% of the net plat area = .22% of the net plat area = .20% of the gross plat area Gross area of Drives = 0.59 acres = .14% of the net plat area Net common area = 2.30 acres = .54% of the net plat area Total proposed units = 24 Net dwelling units per acre 24/4.28 = 5.61 Du /Ac allowed = 14Du /Ac Total contiguous parking stalls excluding garages = 48 Total additional noncontiguous parking stalls = 21 Total parking areas excluding garages = 69 " Public utility and drainage easements to be provided where needed. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES 71 "I MCI' 'A V5F-, 1� PTE �Tl� IAP oe I V , von y .4vw�M C.. VA. 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Screening should be introduced between units and the plant materials should be appropriate for tl.e intended purpose. For instance, the plan calls for spruce trees adjacent to the private drive however, there is insufficient space and the trees will eventually protrude into the driveway. A better selection might be deciduous overstory such as Maple, Ash or Linden. The landscaping program should be designed to introduce better quality and lifestyle for the future residents of the subdivision. Staff is concerned that parking could be a problem because there are no plans for overflow parking. Parks Director, Bill Mangan has reviewed the park dedication requirement and recommends a fee of $3,120.00, the City Engineer reviewed the application and found the overall utility and cjradinq plan acceptable except for some minor changes, the City Building Official has requested that during the grading specific erosion control measures be taken. At this time public input was taken. Daniel Stem, 16828 Willow Lane, had concerns regarding ;> the time schedule meshing with Westbury Ponds construction, streets lining up, speed bumps should be put in for speeding through a residential area, and the sign for Westedge should be removed and cleaned up or a new one put up. Comments from the Commissioners concurred with staffs concerns with: landscaping, private /public drive, utility plan, drainage, density, setbacks, street delineation, trail system, parking, curb /gutter, roadway, traffic circulation, snow removal, and requested the applicant to submit a complete application per standards. Louie Stassen commented on some of the concerns and will work with staff to submit a complete application. MOTION BY WUELLNER, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR WESTEDGE ESTATES PHASE II AND III TO OCTOBER 15, 1992 AT 8:30 P.M. SO THE APPLICANT CAN SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION. Vote taken ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and Wuellner. THE MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Wuellner, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Horst: Graser Angie Jaspers Director of Planning Recording Secretary �qZ sua�l�isio� Fri �UCPr�cYJ ♦ PRELIMINARY PLAT OF � WESTEDGE ESTATES The PHASE U S IIC 0 Y � r♦ �3r ��p 5 j z - I I / ♦� aun I �' ♦ ♦ i rz wcan irorx zm¢r ♦i� ♦ .ems .. WII// AzKyhp Ca. PA. � ,l. -190= i@:<' zC ;M 1EoT' PROF. SERVICES VV f 0od �Otesvmr :,rows.;M TO MEMORANDUM TO. Deb Garross City of Prior Lake FROM. Greg Kopischke DATE: July 15, 1993 SUBJECT: First Addition to Westedge Estates Review of Proposed Planting Plan 447 4245 F.&-'oa W 14 Lso Trunk M^r 5 Ece� Pla,, 6, MN 35NA 612 937 -SISO rn% 6129375822 As per your request, Westwood has reviewed the proposed preliminary planting plan for the First Addition to Westedge Estates as prepared by Paramount Engineering and Design dated April 23, 1993 and revised June 11, 1993. This review consists of quantification and observations regarding the proposed landscaping relative to the site plan, surrounding site conditions and the landscape ordinance standards (Zoning Otdirance No. 93 -02). A. Tree Calculations 1. ReauitedTm= 1,760 t I.f of perimeter (less R.O.W.) + 40 - 44 requited trees 24 units Q 1 tree per unit = 24 required trees The larger of the two numbers would apply, so 44 trees would be the minimum required. 2. Trees Provided The plan shows 69 tee s; Of these, four tree are ornatietrol type (Hawdwmes) and, as such, substitute for canopy trees at a ratio of 2 to 1. The equivalent number of trace provided is that 67. 3. Plant Sizes The sizes noted in the plant schedule are generally consistent with the required minimums. Twenty percent (20 °ie) or 9 of the required trees (44) are to be of a larger size (i.e., 3 12' cal. for deciduous and 8 high for coniferous). The plant schedule only shows a 3" cal. as a larger deciduous tree. The plan shows all 28 of the sugar maples primarily along the main entry drive and 3 of the spruce along 170th Street to be of the larger size. The quantity is sufficient to meet the minimum requirements assuming that the deciduous tree size is increased to 3 i2' dia. for the appropriate portion of trees. The locations of these larger trees enhances the entry drives or, along 170th Street, provides added screening/butTcring. 4. Tree Mix The ordinance requires a minimum of 25% or 11 of the required tem to be of either coniferous or deciduous tvpe. The plan sho +vs the minimum of l I coniferous (spruce) tress. Ffit WE`T Wd 43L) PROF. SER'Ji CES, Tp 4474245 P.O:: 04 Mcmo - Westcdge Estatcs July 15, 1993 Page 2 5. E p Trewe None of the existing site trees are being saved or incorporated into the planting desip The existing trees were primarily along 170th Street or around the house and outbuildings. Most were of less desirable species (black locust. box cider, cedars) or in poor condition. R. Comments (Note that any reference to a building number is consistent with the numbering system used on the grading plan). 1. Plant Noccues The species identified in the plant schedule are all hardy to this area and should grow well in their proposed locations. A note on the plan indicates that about 9 of the trees proposed along 170th Street tray be substituted with 6 foot tall bare root "Austrees ". The "Austrec" is only available from a licensed distributor since it is a developed, propagated specie. Review of information provided by and a phone discussion with the local distributor indicates this is a very fist growing tree (6 -10 feet per year) and locally hardy. While the trot was developed about 30 years ago, it has only been in the United Stares 6 years and in Minnesota about 4 years. Longevity claims of 40 -70 years is only a guess sitter it is a new specie. Local use has been primanly farm windscreens/shelter belts with some recreational areas also using them for visual buffering. The Universit of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum currently does not have any of these trees under review but, given the species cross, was somewhat skeptical of the growth, survival and longevity claims until it is locally researched. Local nurseries who were aware of the tree expressed sunilar coneems. For those reasons, that it is not confirmed to be long lived nor is it a hardwood specie. I suggest that the "Ausime' is an unacceptable tree to be used to meet the minimum quantity requimttaits. The "Austrce" can be used or substituted for trees beyond the minimum required quantity. The concem for this plan is that the substitution is proposed for a critical screening! buffering area along 170 Street. While the application for screening appears appropriate forthe'Austree" , the concern N611 cxists that this tree may not be hardy and should not be used in critical situations until more local research, documented wide -spread use and information is available. The tree could be used in non - critical areas. 2, ecreeninnBufferin The exposure to 170th Street and Highway 13 along with the commercial land uses to the south and cast of these roads present screening and buffering concerns due to ttafficheadlights, lighting, noise, ea. This is especially true for Buildings 4 and 5 which will have the rear living spaces facing these roads, their intersection and the commercial land. A small berm proposed between Building 4 and 170th Street will m help reduce headlight glare from westbound traffic in the curve on 170th Street. The tree planting behind Building 4 is reasonably heavy but coniferous trees, in addition to or in lieu of 1 -2 proposed deciduous trees, plus shrub massings at key location, would provide additional desirable buffering and screening. it would also be desirable to provide some berming, shrub massing and additional coniferous trees south and east of Building 5 to provide a better buffer to Highway 13 and 170th Street. Memo - Westcdge Estates July 15, 1993 Page 3 There arc no tree plantings shown within close proximity to the east end of Building 6. Some plantings here %.nuld help soften the relatively blank end wall appearance. The plan shows good buffering between Buildings 2 and 6. No plantings are proposed west of Building 1 to provide 4ome separation and buffering of living spaces to the adjacent existing building. The end wall building separations can of Building 3 and between Buildings 3, a, and 5 are less critical since they do not involve living space. A tree or use of shrubs in these accts though can create a desirable sense of privacy and separation between the unit entrances. 3. Main Entry Drive The plan shows Sugar Maple lining both sides of the main drive running east/west through the site. This should provide a very nice appearance as the trees mature. These trees are planted quite close together (15 - 20' apart) in some cases. The spacing could be increased to a 25'. 35' spacing and redistribute some of these trees elsewhere along the drive or within the site. The intersection of the main drive and the service drive to Buildings 1 and 2 shows large mass plantings of Mint Julep Juniper. This massing has a very nice appearance and strongly identifies this iruetsection. Since this juniper will reach about 3 fat in height, care should be taken to keep dice shrubs appropriately pruned to maintain automobile visibility at the interseobon. These two islands also provide an opportunity for Two of the potentially redistributed sugar maple. a The proposed use of shrubs is limited to two evergreens. The junipers arc limited to the intersection discussed in item 3 above. Foundation plantings are limited to the use of yews adjacent to the entry walks of the internal two units of each a unit building. While this it an ctoellent use of the yews, the interest created and appearance is limited. The use of additional appropriately placed deciduous shrubs, evergreen shrubs and /or perennials to supplement the ,yews would help soften and anchor the building foundations and offer increased visual interest and enhancement. Additional shrub massings could also be used between buildings and along 170th Stray and highway 13 for screening (see item 2 above). Shrubs could also be used to supplement trees along due north, northeast and west boundaries for buffering to define the project limits. S. (Ingllto No irrigation system is noted. A project of this type should utilize a common underground irrigation system to ensure plant survival and vitality. 6. General The tree plantings within the auto entry courts for each building are generally consistent with Phase I Please call with any questions or comments. 04 Pae°? P / TO: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER FROM: ABRUCE LONEY, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER SUBjECI% PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL REVIEW OF WESTEDGE ESTATES DATE: JULY 15, 1993 The following comments are in regard to the above referenced preliminary plat as per the requirements in the Subdivision Ordinance and City Policies: 1. The location of the driveway to Westbury Ponds should be checked according to the approved plat of Westbury Ponds. 2. Utility and drainage easements be provided for sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer lines and for drainage as per the Subdivision Ordinance. 3. On the grading plan, road "B" has drainage which will flow over a 3:1 slope. This area could be a potential erosion problem. 4. On the grading plan, the maximum slopes are 3:1. City policy in the past is to encourage a maximum of 4:1 slopes. 5. Sanitary sewer line is only 6' deep in most locations. Staff would recommend to deepen the line for frost protection. 6. The road is not shown to be built to City public standards. This road should remain a private road and previous discussions have indicated that the road be disconnected in the middle of the development to prevent traffic from using this road as a short cut to 170th Street. 7. A site construction plan for erosion control needs to be provided per the ordinance. EMEMO2.WRT 4629 Dakota St. S-E, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EM%DYER O PRloop J I ^ l�J P TO: Development Review Committee FROM: James Hayes, Associate Planner DATE: July 13, 1993 SUBJECT: First Addition to West Edge Estates PUD Review I have reviewed the First Addition to West Edge Estates under Section 6.11 (A) of Zoning Ordinance 83-06, Requirements for PUD. Each satisfied requ (1 -12) is listed below for easy reference. 1. OK, Co:msistent with Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Medium Density Residential. 2. OK, Under common ownership. 3. OK, (with conditions) Next to existing townhomes on the west, County Road on the south. On the north and east, should be buffered from proposed single family homes. 4. OK, At least 2 1/2 acres. 5. OK, Townhouses are a permitted use (a). 6. OK, 20% of land required for private or public open a recreation, common area provides 47.9% 7. OK, Normal density allows 14.0 units/acre, 5.61 units/acre is proposed, (no increase). 8. OK, (with conditions) Setbacks of 25' are required and shown, must be increased accordingly if the building heights are greater than 25'. 9. OK, Height limit of 35' has been satisfied. 10. OK, Coverage ratio limited to 20%, 19.6% is being proposed. 11. OK, City sewer and water is available. 12. (ac) OK (d) OK, (with conditions) Phases clearly delineated, but timing of stages need to be shown. (e) OK, currently farmland, no significant natural areas. (f) OK, private streets, and a temporary driveway connection. I feel comfortable with this proposal and think that the DRC should recommend approval of the Schematic PUD for the First Addition to West Edge Estates. I would be happy to elaborate on my comments at the meeting on July 15. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORrUMTY EMPLOYER x C_ r N.N E y p / •Swrvrr NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PUD OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Strut S.E., on Thursday, August 5,1993 at 9:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Schematic PUD, Preliminary PUD and Preliminary Plat of the First Addition to West Edge Estates. The proposal is to plat the following legally described property into six, four unit townhomes: LEGAL DESCRD'TION: That part of the south 390.00 feet of the west 820.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota lying east of the plat of WESTEDGE ESTATES, Scott County, Minnesota. Or more commonly described as: Approximately 4.8 acres of R -3, Multiple Residential zoned land located north of 170th Street and east of West Edge Estates townhomes. If you desire to be heard in reference to this [natter, you should attend this hearing. The Planning Commission will accept oral and or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner To be published in the Prior Lake American on July 17 and 24, 1993. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Muanesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 4474245 A EQUAL OPPOKWU F1.1PLfri'rR C, q PRI H u u M R M O RAN D U M P DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT PLANNER FROM: BILL MANGAN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: PARK DEDICATION FOR WEST EDGE ESTATES DATE: JULY 14, 1993 Due to the relative small size of this subdivision, park dedication will be required in cash. Using a raw land value of $8,000 per acre, the total raw land value of this parcel is $38,400 based on 4.8 acres. When applying the 10% dedication requirement to this amount, the cash park dedication required is $3,840. In addition, based on the Comprehensive Plan, there exists a need to connect neighborhoods with each other and public facilities. in this plat, there will be a collector trail system to the south (170th street) as well as a public school to the north. For these reasons, the developer needs to install 5' wide concrete sidewalk along the east -west street leading to Simpkins Circle as well as providing a sidewalk linking that street south to make a connection with 170th street. The location of that walkway should be between Lot 1, Block 6 and Lot 4, Block 5. These walkways would meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to connect neighborhoods and as well as connecting the citywide trail system. Deb, if you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me. Thank you. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 A EQUAL OPPOMWY EMPLOYER council approves g iu de' hes Fagan t save tree from development Opus developed the five -story ding environmental issues. "We gy 611ESiowHAUGEN Staff writer Unisys office 6uplding the project want to work cooperatively with would have cat another a100.0w, the development community. in an effort to protect trees u Andersonestd. (Hut) we have to start development is the city cow City Council "We feel this u quite a pm- alty, "hessid. aontewhers." Under the guidelines, de- tieues, the Eagan unanimously approved tree lees- Anderson added that he velopers most prepare • tree ervatton guidelines at its July a believes Opus has been very coo- preservation plan, which must be meeting. stdous of trying to preserve the certified by a forester, landscape Through the guidelines, the environment, atchiteet ar nursery personnel council hopes to protect and "Basically we feel we did some retained by the developer. preserve the city's environment; pioneering in tree preservation in He /she must implement the plan assure orderly development with E he Bald. "1 haven't seen prior to and during site de- wooded areas to minimize tree a good deffnitlonofwbot ties prob- velopmeet and submit a pri or- and habitat less; evaluate the lem la. jet's stop this Oft who mane guarantee for compliance impacts to trees and wooded theresn'tapeeblem." with the approved plan. The de- areas resulting from de- council Member Shawn Hunter "eloper also must =reply with velopment; and establish said that although Opus hasn't the city's tree replacement minimal standards for tree pres- been a problem, other developers schedule. enation. havabrm. > s covered under The council the "Yes, time is a problem," he the ittslude annewde- .wants gu — which are just tot, said. "Over the Ieet 30 years, velopvtettIn Say sold{ district, gWdslirw, trot an Mdlmanca — to trees — particula old trees — new building com=cdm la any la� :e goad a k deign, Hunter Qdttad Wt that the fami reddsotis7 � fair which doesn't alloy tar the caumcll aan doviats from the eaWing cmtaeeelat, iedebial utttlonoftiee. m directerefrau at twiththeopus he is concerned ss -study bash; ' as1d tes. U these tree Mayer Yom 6pe, who nom• idler had hasp Pllmemted Andaaee a� Opts,... mid -Mb when their cooaeienUOUBM s repr- or institutional brindles{ to expanded by 10 percent or more in square footags, where all ap- proved tree preeervatlan plan is net on file with that". �P REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, August 19, 1993 6:30 p.m. 1. Call meeting to order. a) Review minutes of previous meeting. 6:30 p.m. 2. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICT MEETING Boudin/Oakland, Frost/Eastwood, Sand Pointe, and Lakefront 8:30 p.m. 3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 8:45 p.m. 4. SIGN ORDINANCE WORKSHOP 9:30 p.m. 5. VARIANCE - WH.LIAM KALAL Other Business a. Reorganization of Planning Comnssion 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, Prior lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORRRIM 801.01YER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 5, 1993 The August 5, 1993, Planning Commission Meeting for neighborhood districts of North Shore, Pike Lake, and Jeffers was opened by Vice-Chairperson Arnold. As a quorum was not present the meeting could not be officially called to order, therefore the review of the minutes from the previous meeting will be considered at a later time in the meeting. Those present were Commissioners Arnold. Greenfield, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner James Hayes, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Roseth arrived at 9:00 P.M. rMM Ji - NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING_DIS_TRICT MEETING - NORTH SHORE, PIKE LAKE. AND JEFFERS Director of Planning Horst Graser, gave a brief summary on the objectives of the neighborhood meetings and the ultimate plan and outcome. What is decided today will make a difference in five, ten, or twenty years. Duane Melling -4833 Beach Street NE, wanted to know what the plans are on the Grassini - Grothe development next to his property. Mr. Graser responded that the development is called Knob Hill. The outlot is to be used for day use, picnics, swimming, but would not be a marina. Evan Shadduck -4841 Beach Street NE, concerned on noise, refuse, boat docking, clear cutting, small lots like Sand Pointe, and ingress and egress associated with the new development Luella Newetrom -4949 Beach Street NE, asked if a hearing will be conducted on the new development and that a left turn onto County Road 42 is very dangerous and would like the City to use their influence on the County to upgrade County Road 42. Lloyd Berggren -4853 Beach Street NE, would like the oudot shifted to the western part of the Knob Hill development Denise Shadduck -4841 Beach Street NE, concerned on the traffic on County Road 42 and the fatalities that have occurred. Would like to see Prior Lake rural and as much open space as possible. Randy Doud -4965 Beach Street NE (P.O. Box 987, Sanibel, FL), stated having a higher density to lower taxes is bunk. Evan Shadduck -4841 Beach Street NE, felt that people who can afford larger lots would be smart enough to vote for referendums. He likes the layout of Raspberry Ridge lots, more trees, bike paths, and cul-de -sacs. Lee Andren -4880 Chatonka Beach Trail, gave an update on the subdivision of the Echos. She reported that at the last Council meeting, a petition was presented by the neighborhood that stated they did not want a road to go through. Roy Stromme -4913 Beach Stleet NE, opposed the lakeshore road and would prefer bike and pedistrian paths. Carriage Hills Road should not become a main road as it would become a PLANNING COMMSION Austin 5. 1993 Patel shortcut to County Road 42. Housing density should be lower on the north side as it would be easier to service and developers should pay for service and not tax the residents. To have a commercial development would just be a hangout and it would be better some place else. John O'Loughlin-2988 Valley View Road, Shakopee, asked about the Wilds MUSA status. The deadline of the Metropolitan Council was discussed, and what his property would be zoned. Randy Doud -4965 Beach Street NE, asked where commercial site was being planned for Carriage Hills Road and Pike Lake Trail. (Mr. Graser informed him this was not in the plans.) Mr. Doud felt the private facilities in the neighborhoods should be public and that the developers should pay for the park and playground systems. There should be more baseball fields in the City. Evan Shadduck -4841 Beach Street, disagreed with Mr. Doud very strongly on various points of his statements. Luella Newstrom -4949 Beach Street, would forego the bike paths in order to keep the area rural and asked if the school district would consider building a school in this area. Sally Melling -4833 Beach Street, lots should be larger on lakeshore property, bath house facilities should not be built on outlot, and was concerned on the installation of the sewer and water line destroying the trees. Leo Vierling -14091 Eagle Creek Ave., wanted to know if he is getting any help from the City for field access on County Road 42. He asked the status on his lakefront property, can he build a house, and what is his property on County Road 18 zoned. Richard Klimmek- 3020 -154th Street NW, stated he has 70 acrea and has been approached by developers and would like to know the status of the MUSA line for his property. Roy Stromme -4913 Beach Street, felt that Shakopee will be developed with more commercial than residential and Metropolitan Council is exercising control. Harold Bohlen -13380 Hickory Avenue, wanted to know what his property is zoned. Duane Melling -4833 Beach Street, commmended the Commissioners and the Planners for holding these meetings and listening to the voices of the community. A recess was held at 8:55 p.m. Chairman Roseth called the August 5, 1993, Planning Commission meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Greenfield, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II . PUBLIC HEARING 4T RnrF ESTATES FIRST ADDITION SCHEMATIC P. I -D„ PRRLIMINARY P.U.D„ AND PRFr.iMINARY PLAT The public hearing was called to order at 9:00 p.m. by Chairman Roseth. The public was in attendance and a sign -up sheet was circulated. PLANNING COMMMSION August 5, 1993 Par Ron �,.vanson of Valley Surveying Co. represented the applicant Louis Stassen. Phase two of West Edge Estates is now being proposed and would be for six, four unit townhouses. Deb Garross presented the information as per planning report of August 5, 1991 This is the second time the application has been brought to the Commissioners. The issues that were a concern have been addressed. The subject site is a remnant parcel consisting of 4.8 acres zoned R -3 Multiple Residential. There are a number of constraints connected to the property: Two issues which must be decided by the Planning Commission relative to the proposed PUD are (1) Should there be a public or private road connection through the site to connect 170th Street to the future Simpkins Circle. (2) Should the sprinkler requirement of the Landscape Ordinance be waived. Section 6 -6 -2 (1) states that private streets shall not be approved nor shall any public improvements be installed for any private street unless approved by the Council. Private streets may be permitted in PUD's. The existing West Edge Estates plat contains a private drive which connects to 170th Street. This plat was approved prior to adoption of the current Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant did explore public road alternatives but due to the limited width of the parcel and location of the future Simpkins Circle, public street installation would severely limit development potential for the site. The DRC recommended the applicant file a PUD application rather that request a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance as per the City Attorney. The Landscape Ordinance is recommended to be followed for the PUD. Recommendation from the DRC is to approve Resolution 93 -IOPC as stated and Resolution 93 -11PC with the nine conditions as listed. After discussion with the applicant, changes were made to condition #2, with the words deleted as follows; "Prior to approval of the second phase of the PUD for blocks 4, 5, and 6 ". Margarite Jorgenson -16989 Dewitt Avenue, stated she was very pleased that a street was being named Simpkins as this was her family name and the land had been in her family for many years. Commissioner Greenfield asked when the fuse phase was completed, street width, what Subdivision Ordinance governed a private road in the first phase, definition of streets, access, and traffic. At this point Commissioner Greenfield read the definition of a PUD and voiced his opposition to the subject site classified as a PUD. Commissioner Arnold requested Ms. Gatross to review the information from legal counsel on the PUD. Ms. Gamoss also stated the site has no natural features, has many constraints connected with it and that a PUD is s contract between the City and the developer and is meant to be a flexible tool. Commissioner Loftus commented on the traffic flow, landscape, irrigation, and the PUD should not be used to opt out but the details worked out. Mr. Swanson stated the units would house mainly retirement age couples and individuals so traffic would not be a problem The applicant would not have a problem installing the sprinkler system. Commissioner Roseth acknowledged the naming of Simpkins Circle in honor of the family. He did not have a problem with the traffic, or the streets and the landscape plan with the sprinkler systems should be enforced. Discussion followed on the interpretation of a PUD. PLANNING COMMISSION August S. 1993 Pogo 3 MOTION BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93 -10PC TO APPROVE THE SCHEMATIC AND PRELIMINARY PUD OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES. In the absence of a second the motion was retracted. MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO DENY RESOLUTION 93 -10PC. JUSTIFICATION FOR DISAPPROVAL OF THE PUD IS BASED ON THE LANGUAGE IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH STATES IN PARAGRAPH 12 THAT THE PRIMARY FUN�IION OF THE PUD PROVISION IS TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE WORTHWHILE NATURAL TERRAIN CHARACTERISTICS, AND THE DESCRIPTION STATING THAT A PUD IS BEING USED IS IN LIEU OF A VARIANCE THEREBY FURTHER CLARIFICATION IS BEING REQUESTED FROM COUNCIL. Vote taken signified ayes by Greenfield, Arnold, and Loftus. Nay by Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Roseth agreed the PUD definition does need clarification but felt this was the wrong way to do it. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION 93 -10PC. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Greenfield, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing closed at 10:27 P.M. MOTION BY LOFTUS. SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93 -IIPC FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO WEST EDGE ESTATES WITH THE NINE (9) CONDITIONS AS LISTED IN THE RESOLUTION AND THE CHANGES MADE TO 82 AS ENTERED INTO THE RECORD BY STAFF. Vote taken to signified ayes by Loftus, Greenfield, Roseth, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD. SECOND BY ROSETH, TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION 93 -11PC. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and Greenfield. MOTION CARRIED. Public hearing closed at 10:33 P.M. OTHER BUSINESS Item b: Commissioner Loftus presented an article on tree preservation guidelines from Eagan. Ms. Garross informed the Commissioners that the City Council felt this would be a good idea and a workshop will be planned in the future. Staff will request a copy of the guidelines from Eagan. Item a: Deb Garross updated the Commission on the Crown CoCo status and the settlement agreement. Item c: Chairman Roseth read a memo from Frank Boyles, City Manager, advising the Planning Commission a Council member will be assigned as a liaison to the Planning Comunission. The date of September 16, 1993, was set for the final Neighborhood Districts Meeting which will encompass the entire community. PLANNING COMMISSION AuSuu 5, 1993 P,gc 4 MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Wuellner, Roseth, and Greenfield. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Tapes of the meeting are on file at City Hall. Horst W. Graser Director of Planning Rita M. Schewe Recording Secretary PL NtaM COMM M1014 Ausat S 997 ®F PRIO STAFF MEMORANIL 411 NNE5 DA ITEM: 1 SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICT MEETINGS PREPARED BY: JAMES HAYES, ASSOCIATE PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: YES — X — NO DATE: AUGUST 19, 1993 PUBLIC INFORMATION The fifth neighborhood district meeting will be structured similar to the other four meetings from this summer. Minor changes will be made to reflect the new districts which will be discussed. In addition, the hanging handout file in City Hall has been updated to reflect the new Planning Districts. The following items will be in six separate piles of information on the from table at each meeting. • Thank you letter, Discussion questions. Vision 2010, Community Perspective, (2 total pages, front/back) • Comment sheer, re t u rn address, (I page fwnt/back) • Boudin/Oakland Neighborhood Planning District goats and objectives, Planning District map, (1 page fronuback) • FroWEastwood Neighborhood Planning District goals and objectives, Planning District map, (1 page front/back) • Sand Pointe Neighborhood Planning District goals and obejectives, Planning District map, (I page front/back) • Lakefrom Neighborhood Planning District goals and objectives, Planning District map. (I [urge front/back) MEETING FORMAT This item is only scheduled for two hours and efficient use of time is critical. The meeting will start with Horst Graser addressing tie audience with some general information. He will make some opening remarks about the community including: size, history, Urban Service Area, regional role, and the meeting format. This section should take about 5 -10 minutes, setting the stage for the remainder of the two hours. At this point, the meeting will be turned over to the audience for their input. Hopefully, there will be a large group so that extensive comments, suggestions, and questions may be entered into the record. The meeting will close with the Commission thanking the audience for attending, and encouraging them to return the comment sheets which were made available at the start of the meeting. Any additional discussion or important information may be added at the Commission's discretion. Although the initial meetings were attended by a small group of people, some important topics were discussed. With the publication of The Wavelength. more people will be aware of future meetings. In addition, we staff has submitted a draft for an article to be published in the Prior Lake American before each meeting date. Staff will continue to work with the consultant to ensure that the information obtained from these meetings will become part of the planning process. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 AN EQUAL OPPORrUIVY BOUNEt Dear Fellow Residents, The City of Prior lake Planning Commission would like to introduce ourselves and thank you for attending this special Planning District meeting. We are a voluntary, City appointed, group of local citizens who share with you a deep concern for a prosperous and quality future for our community. We recognize the importance of citizen participation in the early stages of planning. This is necessary in order to create a product that best represents the needs and the will of the people. The City Planning Department has written a draft document that attempts to express our city's goals as a "Vision 2010" and has integrated this into a document of planning called a Comprehensive Plan. Please feel free to read our " Vision" statement and the residential land use development polices and objectives provided for you at the from table. We hope these documents, in addition to the Staff presentation, will help you better understand the future plans and goals for your residential area and our city. At the culmination of the presentation, we encourage you to participate in the discussion period. The rest of the meeting is designed with the specific purpose of allowing YOU, the citizens of Prior Lake, the opportunity to participate and contribute to the draft review stages of the C om p re h ens i v e Plan. We would like to ask you. in the interest of tine, to phrase your questions in one or two minutes. Be as concise as possible and include some possible suggestions to assist as in facilitating your concerns. On the back side of this lettm you will find some topics for discussion which are important issues to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. Please feel free to attend other neighborhood meetings and Comprehensive Plan hearings as the process continues over the next twelve months. Thank you for sharing your valued time and comments with us at this evening's meeting. We welcome both oral and written comments affecting both your neighborhood and the City of Prior Lake as a whole. There is a comment sheet provided for you to express rdditional concerns that due to time constraints, you may not have had the opportunity to address. Thanks again, for your input in this process. Sincerely, City of Prior Lake Planning Commission 4629 Dakota St SE Prior take, b*ioegote 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax(612)447-42 AN EQUAL OP408rUNrY EIMPLOVER .. a. .r. wrI... •- : 1 Th. City is seeking input to the following ,uuestions -elated to the Comprehensive Plan for the year 2010: • Should the community follow market trends or restrict the manta and follow an exclusive development ftammwcrk? • Should the community invest in and upgrade the exisnng central business district or develop a second canter north of the lake of Prior Lake? • Should our neighborhoods consist of multi -use opportunities? (business, high -low density residential, open space, and education). • Should our neighborhoods be connected? • What park opportunities should be incorporated in each neighborhood? if deficiencies exist, where are they or bow would you resolve than? • What housing opportunities should be incorporated in the community's neighborhoods? • How should our nsatrdl resources be allocated and used in the tY's neighborhoods? • How do we plan for and preserve our community's heritage, idataty, and seine of per? • U County Road 21 'The Heart of the Crty"? • How can Prior Lake's highways be improved? • Should Prior Lake continue to pursue an industrial base? The community of Prior Lake can be described as a place that provides "Urban Living with a Touch of Country." The heart and essence of the community are the neighborhoods which are identified by the abundant lakes, waterways, woodlands and natural areas throughout the City. Prior Lake has developed a community where residents can enjoy a living environment that is closely tied to natural and recreational amenities and yet provides a full array of urban services. Prior Lake is a community of 11,400 people and is located in northern Scott County approximately twenty-five miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The city is part of the seven -county metropolitan area and enjoys all of the advantages and convenience of living near the Twin Cities. Prior Lake is bounded on the northwest by Shakopee, on the northeast by Savage, and on the south by Spring Lake and Credit River Townships. Prior Lake has a unique cultural history which is shared with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). The SMSC Reservation properties consist of approximately 580 acres, and are located in d northwest quadrant of the iCity. The Sioux Commmunity is pursuing intense commercial and residential development which impacts Prior Lake. All of the Reservation properties are located in the Rural Service Area of Prior Lake. A construction and maintenance agreement for sewer services exists between the SMSC and the City. The intanse land use of the SMSC Reservation peza drastic rural ses es is a stic change from the adjacent l land ra permitted by the City. The City omits to improve relations with the SMSC in order to address land use issues relevant to both ;ovemments. The City of Prior Lake also recognizes the unique historical and cultural opportunities that could be shared with the SMSC The City is currently exploring the possibility of joint economic development ventures with die SMSC. It is essential that both governments continue to pursue historical and cultural events. Form development should be designed to enhance historical, cultural and unique environmental elements that exist within the City. Prior Lake contains approximately 16 square miles of land area. Residents of Prior Lake have a wide choice of housing opportunities ranging from the single family detached home to apartments. The City has placed a high degree of importance on providing quality development whether it be in the residential or commercial and industrial areas. Lake recreation is a focal point in and around Prior Lake. Seasonal activities attract the residents and nearby neighbors to our community. The community has experienced dramatic changes during its history. The influence of the Native American Culture is prevalent within the community where artifacts and sacred grounds are reported to exist The railroad and early lake resorts, such as the Grainwood Hotel have also influenced history and land development patterns within the community. This Comprehensive Plan is dedicated to enhancement of the community's unique heritage, history and abundant natural resources mrough their incorporation into future commercial, residential and recreational development within Prior Lake. The character of the City has changed from a rural resort atmosphere to a suburban community over the past two decades. The population of the community has increased 36 percent since the 1980 Census and the 1990 Census reports a population of 11,443 people. Prior Lake developed its first comprehensive plan in 1973. In response to the passage of the Land Planning Act of 1976 and changing character of the City, the Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1981. As Prior Lake proceeds into the upcoming decades, the City must again reassess growth and development issues, and establish community development goals and policies to guide growth through the year 2010. This Comprehensive Plan has been developed with three concepts: 1) the residential neighborhood is the basic foundation of the community. 2) the lakes, we *.lands, steep slopes and other "Natural Environment" areas are the prominent resources that sutra people to this community and as such shall serve as the focal point for individual neighborhoods and commerciaUurdustrial districts which, when integrated, form our "community." 3) diversified land uses which include planned commerciaUndustrial as well as residential districts are needed to support the tax base, provide employment opportunities and a healthy environment for our residents to live. These concepts provide a valuable reference point for the development policies described within this Comprehensive Plan. Community pride, heritage and sense of place are topics that are often discussed yet carrot be clearly defined is Prior Lake A common vision shared by residents, business and visitors to the community mast be understood in order to establish a framework to guide future community development This Plan proposes to create linkages using public park Lads open spaces and natural features m tie existing and future residential developrtxnts with the Towa Center, the lake of Prior Lake, business districts, schools churches and C R 21 (Waterfront Pasaa�e) which is the focal point of the community The Parks sad Open Spar system, which will include a comprehensive trail system wn71 provide the places for residents to [Weer, gadder and enjoy dte amenitres that ate unique to Prior Lake. The feeling of "Community" is developed throtrg6 social interactions that people have with the pLtrx is which they live This Comprehensive Plan seeks to integrate the diverse, individual neighborhoods and business clusters to create one community, integrated by pedestrian ways and natural features; in an environment that reduces citizens need to use automobiles. The most critical link is the C.R. 21 Corridor which is referred to as Waterfront Passage and Grainwood Crossings in this Plan. This Corridor is centrally located and includes significant pieces of the community's history, heritage, natural features and culture. It bisects the community and is the central artery where the community comes together and east meets west and north travels south. The ridge line of the Jeffer's ppeerrryty is connected to the midpoint where upper and lower Prior Lakes are joined. Boat traffic, fishermen, pedestrians and vehicles utilize this crossing today as well as in the past, where the Grainwood Hotel and Rail Road wee once the focal point of the community. This Corridor provides a cultural as well as physical link to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, by passing Reservation lands. The Town Center and Lakefront Park area are linked to the lakes, Cleary Lake Regional Park, and ultimately to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge Crossing which will connect Prior Lake to the Metropolitan Area. All development within the community can be linked in some man=, to die elements that comprise this vital passage. Through careful development of Grainwood Crossings, Waterfront Passage and related pedestrian links, the people of Prior Lake will come to know, understand and support these common spaces and adopt these as links of the past and as the base of their "Community's" future. A sense of place will develop through time if this opportunity is properly developed Prior Lake is, and always has been a recreation oriented community and people love to walk, bikm sit and talk about its amenities. Proper development and links to this passage will lead to a successful business climate and help create sense of community. The identity of Prior Lake is its heritage, culture, and landscape that are unique to this community. This proposes to build on these factors, incorporate them into all future development and re- establish the identity and pride of the community on the elements that have existed here all along. We regret the time constraints which may have not provided you with ample opportunity to express oral comments about your neighborhood. We welcome any written comments which will be incorporated into the notes from the meeting on August 19, 1993. Please attach the appropriate postage and return to City Hall. Thanks again for you input in this process. 4629 Dakota St SE, prior rake, m mesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (61214474245 AN EQUAL OPPOIMMTY VOWYra C City of Prior Lake p lanaiag Department 4629 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, HI 55372 The boundaries of this Planning District include Prior Lake on the west, C. R. 42 on the north, and S.T.H. 13 on both the east and southeast. Because of the bay configuration this Planning District is divided into two roughly equal segments. The north area includes a business center fronting on S.T.H. 13 which has office space and offers convenience goods for area residents. This center has been developed for several years but still contains available space for additional business activity. The business center is oriented totally toward capturing convenience traffic from S.T.H. 13 and C.R. 42. In order to strengthen the viability of the business node, it is critical that orientation be provided to adjacent neighborhoods. A pedestrian walkway should be introduced from the neighborhoods to access the business node. The north half of the neighborhood includes a fully platted residential area ranging from relatively small one floor "rambler" type construction to The Harbor, planned unit development, which contains substantial town houses. The south half of the Planning District is limited to single family housing and both sections were developed az densities averaging less than two units per acre. The Planning District includes approximately 850 people on 190 acres and is served by two small parks. Boudins Park is in the north half and in a softball field plus some recreation equipment The south half contains Oakland Beach Park which is largely wooded but also has recteaaon equipment for children. Access to and froth the Planning District is limited to S.T.H. 13 and C. R. 42. Access hi neighborhoods was poorly designed and is unlikely to be improved due to existing development patterns. DISTRICT' OBJECTIVES: 1. The City shall initiate contact with the electric utility located on C.R. 42 to request that measures be taken to provide screening and an adequate buffer for the adjacent business and residential areas. Screening materials could include such things as opaque fencing accompanied with dense landscaping. 2. Efforts must be made to orient the business center to the existing neighborhoods by provision of pedestrian and bike ways. This would provide opportunities for businesses to capture the residential market that exists in their "back yard." 3. The City should acquire land near the intersection of S.T.H. 13 and C.R. 42 for the erection of a major community entry monument. 4. Trails should be introduced in the Planning District to S.T.H. 13, C.R. 42 and to link the business center to neighborhoods and park facilities. 5. Continued enforcement of Flood Plain Ordinance regulations are paramount within this District due to the existence of several homes below the regulatory flood plain elevation of Prior Lake. 6. The City of Prior Lake should work with the City of Savage to plan roadway systems to provide for the logical extension of streets such as Commerce Avenue, to the east. The Frost/Eastwood Planning District is bounded on the west and north by the lake of Prior Lake and the southeast by S.T.H. 13. It is for all practical purposes completely developed with single family housing averaging somewhat less than two units per acre. The neighborhood is comprised of approximately 280 acres including 1,157 inhabitants. It is fairly typical of Prior Lake development in that the lake frontage is privately owned and few of the lots off the lake have any access to it. Public open space is available at Green Oaks and Fish Point Parks. While both we designed for neighborhood use, one offers a softball playing field and the other a natural environment for passive recreational use. Because of the lake configuration, it is impossible to get into the neighborhood other than from S.T.H. 13. links with other neighborhoods therefore are provided only by the lake and there is a strong lake orientation in spite of the limited atxess to it Fish Point Road and 150th Sweet together provide a loop street through this neighborhood which is the rrtain link between residents and the rest of the wmmunity A major problem for residents is the traffic on S.TH. 13 which tttakes turning movements extremely diffiwlt The area is a fully mature segment of the community and unlikely to change other than by the resubdivision of excessively large lots into two or mote lots comparable in size with contemporary lots. The to I build out population anticipated for this Planning District is 1,200 persons. DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: 1. A trail system should be installed utilizing Fairlawn Shores Trail and 150th Street to link neighborhoods with park facilities. 2. The City should evaluate alternatives to improve access to this Planning District from S.T.H. 13. SAND POINTE Neighborhood Planning is ri : This Planning District is in the extreme north of the developed area of the City and is bordered on the north by C.R. 42, the south and east by Prior Lake and the west by North'Shore Oaks Subdivision. The Planning District is largely developed with less than 40 of the 240 acres still vacant. Much of the development is recent involving the PUD known as Sand Point The PUD includes a community beach, a neighborhood park and a City water tower. The lots in this plat are somewhat smaller than a traditional low density neighborhood with a net density approximating 4.0 units per acre. Early development was characterized by lots platted along the lakefront leaving relatively large taacts which have no lake frontage. The PUD reversed this trend, because the developer sold his lake front age to the City and dedicated additional land for parks when the PUD was developed The resuh is that everyone in this neighborhood has exceilen[ access to the primary recreations! lake resource of the City and the sneet systems is such that the developed beach area has become a major community facty. While earlier comprehensive plans have indicated some medium and high density development along C.R. 42, the demand for housing other than single family construction here has been generall y weak The remaining undeveloped pockets of land contain steep slopes and are relatively inaccessible, suggesting that the average density of dcvelo�rrtem for the neighborhood will likely average 2.0 units per acre. The 1000 msideats may be domed by an additional 200 people when the area is fully developed Access to the neighborhood will be enhanced when Nor h t Shore Planning District is developed allowing the extension of Carriage Full Road and Shore Trail west to C.R. 21. DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: 1. A trail system should be developed adjacent to C.R. 42 and the extension of Carriage Full Parkway, to augment the existing trail system within the District. 2. The City should continue to improve Sand Point Beach and Park through additional landscaping and recreational facilities. 3. Additional development adjacent to the wetland located north of Conroy's Bay must be sensitive to the wetland environment. A trail should be provided adjacent to the wetland at the time that Conroy Street is improved The trail would substitute for public open space since no park facilities are available to this neighborhood. The Lakefront Planning District is clustered around Lakefront Park and Town Center. It includes a major portion of the Town Center and is bordered on the southwest by C.R. 21, the southeast by S.T.H. 13 and the north by the lake of Prior Lake. Without using S.T.H. 13, the only way to get from one part of the neighborhood to the other is through the Park. One primary objective of all recent planning studies has been to take better advantage of the proximity of Lakefront Park to the Town Center. The City has created a tax increment district within the downtown and developed a land use plan which identifies the block by block transition from business and governmental uses to apartment construction and to single family lots. This 375 acre Planning District has been developed at a density averaging considerably less than 2 units per acre. Most of the available land has been developed except where slopes are steep and where storm water management ponds are indicated. Several of the residential plats have provided for "back lot" access to Prior Lake. The future of the Planning District is related to the Town CentedGovemment Center and how well it is linked to Lakefront Park and Waterfront Passage. A recent proposal provided for a nursing home facility which would have allowed residential densities of up to 50 units per acre adjoining the park and separating the business use from low density construction. Such a development would greatly increase the potential for additional business use investments in the Town Center. Great care will be exercised in preserving the value of nearby low density construction. While the current population approximates 973, residential construction downtown could contribute to a population of 1,200 people. The large lots if subdivided are likely to have little impact upon the overall neighborhood development pattern. DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: 1. The City should continue to improve access to Lakefront Park to better integrate the park with adjacent neighborhoods, commercial centers, Town Center, Gramwood Crossings and Waterfront Passage. Trail systems linking all of these areas are critical to improvement of circulation within the Planning District as well as success of the park and commercial areas. 2. The objective of all redevelopment efforts within this Planning District should be directed at providing better pedestrian links and improved traffic circulation. 3. The intersection of Ridgemont Avenue, Main Avenue and S.T.H. 13 is cumbersome. The City should study this intersection to determine whether design alteratives exist to provide better stacking capabilities. 4. Better transition must be provided to buffer residential areas from business districts. All transition areas should be screened and heavily landscaped. Parking lots within the Town Center should be improved, striped, landscaped, utilize parking stops and kept clean of debris. 5. Immediate recommended improvements to Waterfront Passage include removal of brush adjacent to the Pond located north of C.R. 21 and west of the Church property. This area is suitable for street furniture such as permanent benches. The pond should have a fountain installed with lights to accentuate the Waterfront Passage, improve aesthetics and provide aeration to the pond. I , I , -- I " um , "g, � , , MARTHA A. FROMMELT / / / 4vc5 TO: PLAM41NG COMMISSION FROM: HORST W. GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING RE: AMENDMENT TO PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOWING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES DATE: AUGUST 19, 1993 The processing of The Wilds Planned Unit Development (PUD) brought to the forefront an unnecessarily restrictive section of the PUD chapter of the zoning code regulating commercial land uses. Section 6.11 A.5 a-d, outlines the pemritted uses in a PUD. Paragraph b requires that any commercial uses serve only residents of the Planned Unit Development. This language ►units any commercial uses within a PUD to markets created by the residents within a PUD which for the most part are convenience and service related. In the case of The Wilds, the Radisson Hotel with its 150 rooms cannot be a component of the PUD since the hotel's markets are regional. The limited commercial opportunities within a PUD are a handicap for planning and controlling commercial land uses The only option avail" is the standard zoning process. It is also recommended that the provision of Paragraph b requiring 75% of the total dwelling units be constructed before any commercial an be built, be stricken. It is overly restrictive and unreasonable to delay commmrcial construction until a development is 75% completed. Prior Lake should not de commercial development which may have regional markets to a lousing development fmamewodL In some cases the commercial Imd uses may aid the residential component of a PUD. In a PUD the Planning Commission has the option to restrict commercial construction as deemed appropriate. I recommend that Paragraph b be amended as follows: b. Educational, religious, cultural, and recreational facilities. Commercial, and industrial uses 4629 Dakota Sc S.E. Prior Lake, Knnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (614 4474245 AN EQUAL. OPPOR[UNrrY BWUNER CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 93 -a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5 -5 -11 AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING CODE SECTION 6.11. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: Paragraph (C)(5)(b) of Section 5 -5 -11 of the Prior Lake City Code and Paragraph A(5)(b) of Section 6.11 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows: b. Educational, religious, cultural and recreational facilities. Commercial and industrial uses. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this _ day of 1993. ATTEST: City Manager Mayor Published in the Prior Lake American on the _ day of 1993. Drafted By: Lommen, Nelson, Cole 6 Stageberg, P.A. 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 1 "% I�tants inc. CoZu Stephsn V/. Grittman sT/5 w�v+m BIW. SW 555 W. (81a 5i69678�' $L Law PYk MN ,r iv (81E1 `+�' � [ A 1) E S I G T1<- f SA Doign, rnc. y I Lmd,,apr Ardiirnum and planning 126 North T7d.d Si,,,, MinneapWu, MN 55401 phone 612-339 -8729 MINNESOTA VALLEY ' a, 612 - 339 -7433 TRANSIT AUTHORITY - TECHNICAL WORK GROUP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1993 AGENDA 1. Signage System MTC Standardization Agreement ' Legal Implications MVTA / City Responsibilities 2. Benches & Shelters Current Status • Legallmphcations Advertising Maintenance / Snow Plowing ADA 3. Prototype Signage & Bus StolrDesigns Signage Bus Stops / Transfer Stops & Park Ride Lots 4. Implementation Strategy MVTA / City Agreements • Municipal Approvals and Permit Process ,193- 06L10711D816.DOC s F2 ��ti MTC BUS ROUTE SIGNAGE PROGRAM SUMMARY 1. MTC will take complete responsibility for locating bus stops. (Cities may have veto power over locations but this is unclear 2. ( Cities are responsible for providing ADA accessibility to stops which are labeled as such on MTC signs. This will include snow removal as well as providing 'No Parking" signs to create an 80` clear zone around stop) 3. City is responsible for installing all signs, relocating, and removing signs. City is responsible for repair and replacement of damaged signs) 4. MTC will provide signs but no hardware or mounting materials. 5. (City must provide and install "No Parking" signs as required) MTC will install shelters under separate agreement. There are no provisions in this agreement for any maintenance or snow removal at any bus stops by the MTC. 8. This agreement must be reviewed and approved by City Councils of municipalities which enter into the a nten . s at�ts completed to receive ISTEA s by September 15, 1993. RECOMMENDATION`�� 1. In keeping with the spirit of system -wide transit identity, MVTA could take signs from MTC and work toward the own agreement with each member city. I believe this proposed agreement from the MTC is unworkable and does not address key issues of maintenance or information required to use a suburban transit system. BUS ADVER'T'ISING TDI (Transit Displays, Inc.) currently has an exclusive contract with MTC to provide and install advertising on area buses. 2. This agreement includes MVTA as an "enlargement or extension" and provisions are made within the contract for MVTA to end their agreement. 3. The current contract is up as of July 31, 1993. There is an extension clause which allows MTC to extend it for another 3 years. 4. Currently, the MTC has 820 buses which receive advertising. Revenue generated from these buses is approximately $850/bus/year. 5. There are provisions concerning appropriate advertising but nothing is clearly prohibited (i.e. alcohol, tobacco, etc.) 6. If municipalities continue to press for banning advertising in right - of -ways this form of advertising may be ended. Federal Highway Administration has been doing some research into advertising on buses which is targeted towards specific groups in an unethical manner. No formal action is eypected. MTC BUS ROUTE SIGNAGE PROGRAM SUNIN ARY MVTA has complete responsibility for locating bus stops. Cities may have veto power over locations but this is unclear. 2. Cities are responsible for providing ADA accessibility to stops which are labeled as such on signs. This will include snow removal as well as providing "No Parking" signs to create an 80' clear zone around stop. 3. City is responsible for installing all signs, relocating, and removing signs. City is responsible for repair and replacement of damaged signs. 4. City must provide and install 'No Parking" signs as required. 5. There are no provisions in this agreement for any maintenance or snow removal a! any bus stops. 6. This agreement must be reviewed and approved by City Councils of municipalities which enter into the agreement. Approvals must be completed to receive ISTEA funds by September 15, 1993. MINNESOTA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUS STOPS & SIGNAGE PROJECT AUGUST 16 1993 • To Develop Typical Bus Stops.and Levels Of Information To Disperse to Passengers To Organize and Simplify Transit Improvement Projects • To Make Passenger Waiting Areas Safe, Secure, and Comfortable CRITERIA/GOALS Low Maintenance ADA Accessible . High Grade Materials Easy Of Repair, Change of Schedules, and Product Replacement TYPES OF TRANSIT STOPS . Along Existing Curb Lines - Low and High Levels of Use At Designated Bus Pull -Offs . At Transfer Points • At Park & Ride Lots • Next To Existing Buildings/Developments / 1 +\ f. '7 U � NA1 ®R' AGENDAITEM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: SITE ADDRESS: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: 5 VARIANCE WILLIAM KALAL 4119 COLORADO STREET JAMES HAYES, ASSOCIATE PLANNER _YES XNO AUGUST 19, 1993 HiSTORYlBA K .ROUND The Planning Department has received a variance application from William Kalal of 4119 Colorado Street. The applicant proposes to construct a 34 foot by 24 foot three car garage as per attached site plan. The site currently does not have a garage on the site and the following variances are requested in order to construct the improvements as proposed: 1. 4' west side yard variance from the 10' setback requirement. 2. 4' rear yard variance from the 10' setback requirement for detached structures. 3. 13.6% impervious surface variance from the 30% impervious surface requirement of the Shoreland District PRE.V'IO 1S PROPOSALS There are no previous proposals on file for the subject site. PHYSIOGRAPHY The site is relatively flat and slopes gently from the street to the rear of the site. AD./ACENT USES The adjacent properties are mostly developed with single family homes. This neighborhood was constructed in the 1950s and 60s and has seen numerous improvements since that time. EXISTING CONDITIONS The site plan indicates the locations of the existing structure and proposed duvecar garage. The subject site is 70 feet wide and 150 feet long, containing 10,500 square feet. The existing home is located 10' from the east side property tine and 14' from the west side property tine. In addition, the home is virtually centered on the property, 60' from the front property line and 64' from the rear property line. A building permit was issued May 20, 1993 for a detached garage, but was delayed once the applicant decided to encroach on the 10' rear and side yard setbacks. PRECEDENCE Staff researched and found that five variance files exist for the twenty-one lots located in this area of Colorado and Pleasant Streets. The attached map indicates the lots that have received 4629 Dakota St. SE, Prior take, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 M EQUAL 0WOxrUMW DG YM variances, and I lot received two variances in two separate files. 4 of these variances were for side yard setbacks ranging from V to 5'. One of these variances was for a 5' front yard setback, and one was for an area variance of 1,000 square feet. Three of the five variances were granted prior to the 1987 adoption of the Shoreland Ordinance therefore, lot area and impervious surface coverage were not considered. While the depth of most of these lots would enable the lots to meet the lot area requirements, the widths are not compliant with Prior Lake zoning standards. While every variance application is judged on its own merits, there is a similar case which was found in the past variance files. File number VA 80 -12 was a request for a three foot side yard variance for construction of a two -car garage. The subject site had 75' of width and the applicant was proposing to add a 24' wide garage. Staffs recommendation was to deny the application due to the fact that there was no precedence in the neighborhood and no unusual site characteristics. The Planning Commission compromised in that the garage was scaled back and a one foot variance was approved. This application merits a similar review due to the fact that the lot is of substandard width and a garage is being proposed encroaching on the side yard setback. NEIGHBORHOOD ISSiIFS/IMPACIYCONCERNS This is a well established neighborhood with most of the structures meeting the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, even though most of the lots are substandard in width. After reviewing the site plan, it appears that all development options have not been evaluated. The substandard width may warrant the side yard setback variance, but the rear yard variance may have an adverse impact upon the adjacent area In addition, it should be noted that the applicant removed an existing garage from the site before consulting with City staff about future development options. Commonly, the absence of a garage on a single family home site has proved to be a sufficient argument to grant a variance for a minimal garage. But, in this case the applicant is requesting a garage that is unreasonable for the size of the property. A reduction in size to 24 feet by 24 feet would allow a reasonable use of the property in a manner consistent with the area and observe the precedence established in the area 1. 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. 2. Table or continue the variance for specific reasons. 3. Approve the application as submitted The applicant proposes to construct a three -car garage located 6' from the side property line and 6' from the rear property line. This would require a side yard variance of 4' from the 10' requirement and a 4' rear yard variance from the 10' requirement for detached structures. In addition, the proposal will require a 13.6% impervious surface variance from the 30% requirement of the Shoreland District. 1. Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. This criteria has not been satisfied due to the fact that all development options have not been evaluated. By enforcing the Ordinance, there is still sufficient area to construct a two -car garage. 2. Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances unique to the property. The site is relatively flat and there are no topographic constraints which require the placement of the garage in the proposed location. 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 hardship has been created by the applicant by removing an existing garage before consulting with City staff about future development constraints and due to the large size of the garage proposed. A three -car versus a two -car 24 foot by 24 foot standard. 4. The variance observes the spirit and intent of this Ordinance, produces substantial justice, and is not contrary to the public interest. The variance request may be contrary to the public interest by encroaching on the rear setback and increasing the impervious surface and related stormwater runoff to Upper Prior Lake. The Ordinance does not preclude the construction of a two-car garage on site. The application must consider the substandard width and other constraints associated with the existing home location. Staff recommends Alternative number 1 due to the lack of demonstrated brrdship under the criteria stated in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff would not object to granting a 6.5% impervious surface variance so that a 24 foot by 24 foot garage may be constructed within the required setbacks of 10 feet on the west and south sides of the lot. U � 1: 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: August 19. 1993 at 9.30 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for William Kalal of 4119 Colorado Street. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION. REQUESTED ACTION: 4119 Colorado Street, East 30' of Lot 19 & West 40' of Lot 20, Block 2, Lakeside Gardens, Scott County, Minnesota. The applicant proposes to construct a 34' by 24' three -car garage at the rear of his property. In order to construct the improvements, the following variances are requested: a 4' rear yard variance from the 10' rear yard setback requirement for detached garages, a 4' side yard variance from the 10' side yard setback requirement, and a 13.6% impervious surface variance from the 30% impervious surface requirement of the Shoreland District. 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: August 4,1993 4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORrUDM EW DYER Y Applicant* Borne Phone: �iii7e3/7,L_ Address: _ work Phone: 9F7 -.2 yUy Property Herne Phone: E//7- ai -7, Address• G work Phone: P917- Type of Contract Purchase Agreement- Consultant./Contractor: P one: Existing Use of Property: 5 /NGIC FAMifZ' Present Zoning: o Descr of V riance i slte n E 3o�q� �9 b W 4a of Lar7d�6:eC1< 2 cAK / Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? Yes What was requested: Disposition• When: Descr;hA the type of SMUSSION REOUIRF*?+n?S'S (A)Caopleted 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 from abstract firm, rnames and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description & Property Identification amber (PM). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (C)A parcel map at 1•-20 showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY CCF1PLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED BY THE PLARbLSI3. ". MUSSION. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have red Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake boning Ordinance which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree to provide information and follow the procedures as outlined in as Ordinance. _Ap�p cants tore •L Submitted this _Zday of Z 1993 Fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILL OUT BY THE PLANNn G DIRECTOR PIA4MM OMISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED 0//-O DATE OF HEARING CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ ED Mn OF BEARIIT COMMONS: Signature of the Planning Director Date tr STATE OF g' IDE MC 9SO4L4\ PARTMENT METRO WATERS - 1200 PHONE NO. 772-7910 August 13, 1993 OF NATURAL RESOURCES WARNER ROAD, ST. PAUL, MN 55106 FILE NO Ms. Deb Garross city of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street South East Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 RE: kALAL VARIANCE. APPLICATION, 4119 COLORADO STREET Dear Ms. Garross: I have received the materials submitted relative to the request for a side yard, rear yard, and impervious surface variance at 4119 Colorado Street. The Department of Natural Resources is opposed to the variances as requested. It is unlikely the applicant can meet the statutory hardship requirement. If the proposal were reduced to a double garage (roughly 24 the side yard variance could be eliminated, and the impervious coverage greatly reduced. In addition, a double garage could be located 4' closer to the Clouse without interfering with the existing tree. This would eliminate the rear yard setback variance. I have enclosed a modified drawing which I encourage the City to consider. I believe it represents the least- impact alternative. It eliminates two of the three variance requests, and greatly reduces the third (impervious coverage) . Unless the applicant can demonstrate hardship, I don't believe this variance can be approved. I trust the city will consider and discuss my suggested alternative. As always, I appreciate the opportunity to review and comment. 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F 9i / t f v� 8 a AT ES ST /r_. C ' SE v 4M4 � _ a» 6 CATES ST. 3 .—�... 4 yf / r OLLY Q 3 2 1 c ,� OUTL _ a a 6 -r _ PROPERTIES- GRANTED VARIANCES o� V PROPERTIES- GRANTED VARIANCES o� V June 28, 1993 To whom it may concern City of Prior Lake In reference to variance requested by: William Kalal 4119 Colorado Street SE Prior Lake, Mn. This variance is requested to build a 24x34 detached garage. Variance needed is 6 feet off South property line and 6 feet off West property line. This would allow trees to remain and give room for turn around in front of garage. Also we have a day care in our home and this would give children a hard surface play area in the back yard and away from the city street. We the undersigned are property owners abutting property at 4119 Colorado Street and agree with the request for a 6 foot setback to the South line and 6 foot setback to the West line. Owner L idowners property William Kalal 4119 Colorado St. SE Prior Lake, Mn. 55372