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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
NNE 4, 1992
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
7:35 P.M. HEARING- CONTINUED VARIANCE DAVE SMITH
* Indicates a Public Hearing
All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the
exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start later
than the scheduled time.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MAY 21, 1992
The May 21, 1992 Planning Commission Meeting was called to order
by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those resent were Commissioners
Loftus, Arnold, Wells, Roseth, Assistant City Planner Deb
Garross, Associate Planner Sam Lucast, and Secretary Rita
Schewe. Commissioner Wuellner was absent.
ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS
WRITTEN.
Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Wells, and Roseth.
MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM II - CALVIN HOTZLER - SIDE YARD VARIANCE
Calvin Hotzler, of 14942 Lori Road, P.O. 218, Prior Lake, stated
that he is in the process of renovating a three season cabin and
is requesting a 6 foot side yard variance to construct a deck.
Sam Lucast, Associate Planner, presented the information as per
memo. The subject site was platted and built under the
jurisdiction of a previous government and the structure is a
legal non - conforming structure located four (4) feet from the
northwest property line. If the deck were attached at the
setback line the aesthetics would be reduced and the hand rail
would attach in a window. The hardship is caused by the
ordinance and not the actions of the property owner. DNR did not
have any objections to the application. Staff recommends
approval of the variance application as it is a reasonable
request, it would be aesthetically pleasing to continue the
building lines of an existing legal non - conforming setback,
precedence has already been set for this type of variance and it
is not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
community.
Comments from the Commissioners were: site line extension, lot
frontage, and all were in consensus for approval.
MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE A SIX (6) FOOT
NORTHWEST SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR 14942 LORI ROAD. RATIONALE
BEING THAT PRECEDENT HAS BEEN SET, SITE LINE WOULD BE CONTINUED
ON AN EXISTING LEGAL NON - CONFORMING SETBACK, AND IT WOULD NOT BE
DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
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Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wells, Loftus and Roseth.
MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM III - SHELBY ARMIT- O'MALLEY'S ON MAIN - SIGN VARIANCE
Mark Stromwall, 16264 Lakeside Avenue, who is the manager for
O'Malley's on Main represented the applicant. Mr. Stromwall
stated that the Staff's report covered their request very well so
he would like Staff to give their presentation. Ms. Armit, owner
of O'Malleys On Main and Bruce Munsermon, operator of "The
Signery" were present if any questions were raised.
Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the information as
per memo of May 21, 1992. The request is for a variance from
Sign Ordinance 83 -5. This ordinance states roof signs, roof
advertising symbols, roof locos, roof statues or sculptures are
not permitted in any district nor shall a sign extend above the
roof line. The applicant is proposing to locate a 4 X 8 foot
sign on the roof in front of the existing air conditioner units.
The subject site is the previous "B & D Bar" and is located in
the original downtown section. The current owners are in the
process of completely renovating the entire facility to a
restaurant and bar. other alternatives have been considered but
due to location of existing shared utility lines, the free
standing sign that is allowed would be unsafe. The proposed sign
would be located on the lower roof at a similar height of the
"Galleon II" sign. In that respect, the location is consistent
with other adjacent sign locations.
It is the opinion of Staff that the variance request is
reasonable, considering the pre - existing utility constraints,
building design, alternative options investigated, and that the
sign is not proposed to be located above the main roof line of
the building. A safety factor to be considered is the
maintenance of the free standing sign which would be close to the
utility lines.
Comments from the Commissioners were: hardship factor,
description of sign, precedent set, and continuation of roof
line.
MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE TO
SIGN ORDINANCE 83 -5 FOR O'MALLEY'S ON MAIN AT 16211 MAIN AVENUE
TO ERECT A 4 X 8 FOOT SIGN ABOVE THE LOWER ROOF LINE. RATIONALE
BEING THAT A HARDSHIP IS CREATED BY THE UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA
ELIMINATING THE ALTERNATIVE AVAILABLE TO THE APPLICANT. IF AT
ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE UTILITY LINES ARE MOVED TAHT WOULD ALLOW
THE INSTALLATION OF A FREE STANDING SIGN, THE ROOF SIGN WILL THEN
BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING.
vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and Wells.
MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 1992 PAGE 3
ITEM IV - DAVE SMITH - LAKESHORE AND SIDEYARD VARIANCE
Dave L. Smith, 14253 Shady Beach Trail, stated that the subject
site is his family home and after he purchased the home and
started planning an extensive remodeling project, it was found
that the code requirements were quite restrictive and the
decision was made to remove the house from the lot. He now
wishes to construct a home on the existing foundation which will
require several variances to do so.
Deb Garross presented the information es per memo of May 21,
1992. The applicant is requesting a 49 foot lakeshore variance
and a 5.85 east side yard variance. The foundation is located at
905.43 elevation and is below the required 909 lowest living
elevation. The Prior Lake Building Official has advised that the
applicant would be able to fill to the 909 elevation line.
The intent of the Zoning Code is to remove nonconforming uses and
bring them into compliance. The Planning Commission has granted
variances to existing non - conforming structures, but in this case
the structure has been removed thereby losing the "grandfather"
status. The Code requires that a new structure be built
compliant with the Code. Recommendation from Staff is to deny
the variances as requested. The lot meets all of the
requirements for lot area and width for lakeshore lots with the
Shoreland Management District of Prior Lake. There are building
options and a sufficient building envelope available for the
construction of a new home. Staff would be receptive to the
setback averaging of 43.5 feet lakeshore variance as proposed by
the DNR.
Mike Felix, 15260 Eagle Creek Drive, voiced his dissatisfaction
with the report and procedures.
Dave Smith stated that he has letters from neighbors approving
the construction.
Ron Dashel, 14259 Shady Beach Trail, was pleased with the house
plan.
Comments from the Commissioners were: uncertain on hardship,
other design alternatives, could set a precedent, tree removal,
footprint of house, Beach Street lake access, and 904 contour
line. Discussion followed on all issues and the consensus was to
continue the application until the following meeting.
MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE
APPLICATION FOR 14253 SHADY BEACH TRAIL TO JUNE 4, 1992 AT 7:35
P.M.
Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Wells, and Loftus.
MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 1992 PAGE 4
ITEM V - KAY SCHMUDLACH - ADOPTION OF INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS AND
APPOINTMENT OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES
Kay Schmudlach presented a time frame of the action plan for
adopting Industrial Standards. Two representatives from the
Planning Commission need to be appointed to serve on the
sub - committee.
The Commissioners approved the action plan for the adoption of
Industrial Standards. Commissioner Roseth stated he would be on
the committee. Commissioners Wells, Loftus, and Wuellner will be
considered for the second representative.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Roseth, Loftus, and Arnold.
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M
Hall.
Tapes of meeting on file at City
Deb Garross
Assistant City Planner
Rita M. Schewe
Recording secretary
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SUBJECT: VARIANCE CONTINUATION
APPLICANT: DAVE SMITH
SITE ADDRESS: 14253 SHADY BEACH TRAIL
PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO
DATE: JUNE 4, 1992
HISTORY /BACKGROUND
The Planning Department received a variance application from Dave
Smith to consider a 50' lakeshore and 5.85' east side yard
variance. The subject site is located at 14253 Shady Beach
Trail, and is legally described as Lot 1, Shady Beach. The
subject site contained an older single family home prior to May,
1992, which has since, been moved off site. The existing
foundation was previously proposed to be reused, in order to
construct a new single family home on the subject site. The
foundation is located 25' from the 904 and 4.15 feet from the
east side property line. The Planning Commission considered this
proposal on May 21, 1992 and directed the applicant to review
alternatives to reduce the amount of variance requested from the
side yard and lakeshore.
The applicant has indicated to staff that the hone is proposed to
be reduced in length in order to accommodate the 43.5 foot
average lakeshore setback of the adjacent homes. In addition,
the east side setback is proposed to be five feet, versus the
previously requested 4.15 feet. The new application requires a
five foot east side yard variance and 31.5' lakeshore variance,
in order to construct the home as proposed.
ADJACENT USES:
�acent lots are developed with single family homes that
were built approximately 30 to 50 years ago and annexed into
Prior Lake in the early 1970's as part of the consolidation of
Eagle Creek Township. The homes along the la °Ashore have a
variety of setbacks in relation to the road and 904 contour.
Likewise, many older homes within this neighborhood are also
located within the flood plain. The property located to the east
of the site is "Beach Lane" which is an access point to lower
Prior Lake. The access is used as a sportsmen's access with
restrictions that have been agreed to by the City and
neighborhood. The access is a platted public access point to
Prior Lake.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 Fax 1612) 4474245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNM EMPLOYER
DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:
The subject site is zoned R -1 Urban Residential and is located
within the S -D, Shoreland District. The site contains
approximately 16,000 square feet of area, measured above the 904
contour of Prior Lake. The lot is approximately 100 feet wide
and conforms to the lot area and width requirements of the
Shoreland Management Ordinance. The required setbacks are 75
feet measured from the 904 contour; 10 feet measured from the
east and west property lines and 25 feet measured from the north
front property line. The survey indicates that the applicant
could utilize setback averaging which would allow a 50' lakeshore
setback without need of a variance. The actual setback average
equates to 43.5 feet, however the Zoning Ordinance specifies that
homes may be setback an average of the adjacent structures or
fifty feet, whichever is greater.
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
The most critical element of this application concerns Sections
5 -5 -1 and 5 -6 -9, Nonconforming Uses, of the Prior Lake Zoning
Code. The Code is clear that "Any nonconforming structure
damaged by fire, flood, explosion or other casualty to an extent
exceeding fifty percent (508) of its fair market value as
indicated by the records of the County Assessor, if replaced
shall conform to the requirements of this Title." In essence,
the grandfathered setbacks that applied to the structure while
the original home was intact, were lost when the home was removed
from the site. The code requires that the structure be replaced
with L. structure that meets the area and yard requirements of the
Zoning District. The applicant desires to utilize the existing
foundation because it would benefit him economically. In
addition, the applicant stated that the home had existed at that
site for several years with no harm to the neighborhood.
The purpose and intent of the Zoning Code is to remove
nonconforming uses and bring them into compliance with the
current standards. The Planning Commission has stated that
some variances are reasonable when they extend an existing wall
of a grandfathered, legal nonconforming structure. The critical
point is that the structure has been removed in this case and the
Code requires that a new structure be built compliant with the
Code. The lot is large, and is one of approximately thirty
platted lakeshore lots within the Shoreland District that meet
all of the area and width requirements of the Shoreland Ordinance
adopted in 1987. There are many instances where old cabins and
homes are demolished and replaced with new structures. The
nonconforming setbacks can only be utilized in cases of
renovations or additions that do not exceed 508 of the value of
the structure. In effect, the applicant lost the grandfathered
right to the nonconforming setback when the home was removed from
the lot. The decision to remove the home was that of the
applicant, who determined that it was not economically viable to
renovate the older home. Utilizing the existing foundation
would be an economic convenience for the applicant however,
economic convenience is not a rationale to be used to grant
variances.
In addition, the Planning Commission must consider that the
subject site conforms in every manner, to the requirements of the
Shoreland District. There is, in the opinion of staff hardship
to grant a lakeshore variance of some degree to the site because
the 904 contour encroaches upon both the south and west sides of
the site. However, the Planning Commission should also note that
setback averaging can be applied to the site to allow a 50'
lakeshore setback, with no variances. There is no hardship on
this 100' foot wide lot, to grant side yard setback variances.
The lot is over 100 feet wide and contains a building envelope
that exceeds 80 x 50 feet, measured north of the 50' lakeshore
setback. The lot width required for new shoreland lots is 90
feet measured at the front setback line and 75 feet at the 904
contour. The home proposed can be built compliant with the Code.
The only reason that the variances are being requested is to
utilize a pre existing non - conforming foundation that the Code
specifies, must be brought into compliance with the area and
setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The rationale to
utilize the existing foundation is based upon economic
considerations of the applicant, not physical site
characteristics nor hardship caused by the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff would not object to granting variances to allow the
structure to be located 43.5 feet from the westerly 904 contour,
because that is the average setback of the adjacent homes.
RECOMMENDATION:
TheThe suli�ect sisite contains a building envelope that conforms to
the code, with no variances. However, it would be reasonable to
grant up to a 31.5 foot lakeshore variance to allow the new
structure to be placed 43.5 or the average setback of the
adjacent homes, from the 904 contour. The recommendation from
staff is to deny the 5 foot side yard setback variance as
requested. The lot meets all of the requirements for lot area
and width for lakeshore lots within the Shoreland Management
District of Prior Lake. The proposed structure can be built
within the building envelope allowed by the Zoning Code. The
utilization of setback averaging is reasonable when considering
structure placement within older neighborhoods that were
developed prior to being annexed by the City of Prior Lake. The
fact that the neighborhood was developed prior to the enactment
of Prior Lake Zoning regulations is not a blanket authorization
to allow new homes to be built according to standards of a
previous government. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to meet, as best as possible, the new, current regulations of the
City of Prior Lake. A variance that observes setback averaging
is a reasonable compromise that allows for the new structure to
meet the intent of the City's objectives for development.
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REGULAR PLANNING 00MMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 18, 1992
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 P.M.
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
7:30 P.M.
HEARING
VARIANCE
7:45 P.M.
HEARING
VARIANCE
* 8:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT
RADER9ACHER'S FIRST
ADDITION
DISCUSSION
LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
DISCUSSION
CANCEURESCHEDULE
JULY 2, 1992
* Indicates a Public Hearing
JOHN SHIFFMAN
TERRY MUNSINGER
LEROY RADEMACHER
STAFF
All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public
Hearings, are approximate and may start later than the scheduled time.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
JUNE 4, 1992
The June 4, 1992, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order
by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners
Loftus, Arnold, Wuellner, Roseth, Assistant City Planner Deb
Garross, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Wells was
absent.
ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS
WRITTEN.
Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Loftus, and Arnold.
Commissioner Wuellner abstained as he was not present at the
previous meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM II - DAVE SMITH - VARIANCE- CONTINUED
A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Dashel was introduced into the record
stating that they were in favor of a 43.5 setback for the subject
site.
Dave Smith, 14253 Shady Beach Trail, presented a revised design
of the home he is planning to construct that would comply with
the 43.5 average setback of the adjacent homes. The 5 foot side
yard variance request is withdrawn.
Staff had no problem with this proposal.
The Commissioners were in consensus of the revised site plan.
MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE A 31.5 LAKESHORE
VARIANCE FROM THE 904 CONTOUR FOR 14253 SHADY BEACH TRAIL.
RATIONALE BEING THAT THE VARIANCE IS CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUS
REQUESTS AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold, Wuellner and Loftus.
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioners Roseth and Wuellner gave a brief summary of the
Industrial Parks Standards meeting held earlier.
Staff gave a project update on proposed developments for Prior
Lake.
MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH TO ADJOURN MEETING.
Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and
Wuellner. MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Tape of meeting on file at City
Hall.
Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe
Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 ! Fax (612) 447 -4245
AN EQUAL OPPOKrUNTrY EMPLDYER
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PLANNING REPORT
SUBJECT:
JOHN
SHIFFMAN LAKESHORE VARIANCE
APPLICANT:
JOHN
SHIFFMAN
SITE ADDRESS:
15220
HOWARD LAKE ROAD
PRESENTER:
SAM LUCAST, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
PUBLIC HEARING:
YES
X NO
DATE:
JUNE
18, 1992
SITE ANALYSIS
HISTORY BACKGROUND
Jo n S ibis requesting a one hundred thirty -seven (137) foot
lakeshore variance to construct a 15 x 22' addition to the
west side of an existing detached garage. The subject site is an
irregularly shaped 4.6 acre arcel on Howard Lake Road. The
building site is a level area adj to the driveway between
Hov +ard Lake and a low area in the center of the lot.
PREVIOUS PROPOSALS:
The existing house was constructed in 1962 and Howard Lake
Estates was not platted until 1982. The City of Prior Lake
approved the subdivision per the ordinances effective in 1982.
In 1987 with the adoption of Shoreland Management Ordinances, the
plat, without any new homes built upon it, became a legal
nonconformity. Therefore, the pre existing garage on the subject
site has a legal nonconforming setback. The lots are lots of
record, subject to a building permit, but also subject to the new
Shoreland Management Ordinance which requires a two hundred foot
setback from the Ordinary- High -water (O -H -W) mark of a Natural
Environment Lake. In 1988 a home was built on Lot 1 Block 1
Howard Lake Estates which required a one hundred (100) foot
Lakeshore variance due to the topography, lot shape, and
setbacks. Currently a building permit is pending for In`. 5 Block
1 Howard Lake Estates and has been granted an one hundred
fifteen (115) foot Lakeshore variance for the same reasons. The
previous home owner and developer of the plat tried
unsuccessfully on two occasions to raise the density of the
subdivision both before and after plat approval.
The applicant is requesting a continuation of the building line
which would be considered a legal nonconforming setback. However,
because the shoreline curves back toward the garage the distance
to the O -H -W becomes less and requires an increased variance
thereby losing the continuation of a legal nonconforming
setback.
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AN EQUAL OPPORrUNrry EMPLOYER
PHYSIOGRAPHY:
T e o con ains level areas, lowlands, slopes, marsh areas, and
a pond. The driveway makes a loop in the level area between the
existing house and garage, and around the sunken tennis court in
the center of the lot. Adjacent to the driveway the land
either slopes down toward the tennis court or the water body, or
rises in the southeast portion of the lot by the house. In some
areas the slopes are steep.
ADJACENT USES:
Residential development, open space /agriculture, and water bodies
surround the subject site. Immediately adjacent to the parcel on
the north and south sides are bodies of water. Howard Lake is
located south of the subject site. It is a Natural Environment
Lake to which the DNR assigns the most restrictive setbacks
because these lakes are the most sensitive to development.
Development is setback two hundred (200) feet from the O -H -W in
an effort to reduce its effects. To the east and west are
residential and open space /agricultural uses. On the north side
of Howard Lake Road is also residential open space /agriculture.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Currently, a house, detached garage, and tennis court occupy the
main usable portion of the lot. A driveway circles the tennis
court, passes in front of the garage and house, and passes
between the court and the pond on the northern portion of the
lot. See attached map.
NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES IMPACT CONCERNS
Adjacent houses ave rec eive variances for new construction due
to the topography, setbacks, and shape of the lots. The addition
could conceivably be placed on the east side of the garage and
meet the legal nonconforming setback. However, hardship exists
in the removal of a significant oak tree and the excavation of
six (6) to eight (8) feet of hillside to provide a level building
surface. The western side is nearly flat, treeless, and more
aesthetically appealing.
Pat Lynch of the Minnesota DNR visited the site and did not
ot:ject to the request. He was concerned with tree removal and
disturbing soil which may create erosion problems if the addition
were placed on the east side of the garage. The proposed
addition will remove brush or volunteer tree growth if any at
all, and the ground is already disturbed from the placement of a
dog kennel. Assuming summer leaf on conditions, the addition
will be well screened from the lake and Howard Lake Road.
PROBLEMS /OPPORTUNITIES
Withou— --- a Visit to the site or detailed information about the
topography, it would be easy to recommend denial of the
application. However, an inspection reveals the applicant has a
legitimate hardship. Construction on the east side of the garage
requires the removal of a significant oak tree and much
excavation. Locating the garage east of the house would require
additional paving and would not be aesthetically pleasing or
consistent with good site planning techniques.
The opportunity exists to construct an addition to the existing
garage for more storage space. It is a reasonable request when
considering the alternative locations. The topography and
placement of structures make the proposed location the most
suitable. Past precedent cites irregular lots shape and limiting
topography as a hardship. Also the removal of trees and a large
volume of soil increase the chances of erosion near a Natural
Environment lake. The rationale for approval is that the City of
Prior Lake approved the subdivision according to its 1982
standards and then changed the standards to more restrictive ones
in 1987 with the adoption of the Shoreland Management Ordinance.
The hardship is due to the ordinance change and not to actions of
the property owner. The applicant is continuing the building
line and must apply for a larger variance because the O -H -W mark
curves back toward the garage.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommen s approval o the variance as requested. The
criteria include it preserves a significant oak tree, limits the
amount of excavation in close proximity to a Natural Environment
lake, it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance, and it
does not diminish the health, safety, or welfare of the
community.
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(A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified from
abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the
exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description a
Property Identification Number (PID) . (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if
applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1 "- 20' -50' showing: The site development plan,
buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility
service.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE REVIFAM BY THE PLANNING 0OMMISSION.
To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In
addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies
requirements for variance procedures. I agree to provide inforyqtion and-follow the
procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. "/// _
Submitted this !( day of M &� 19 — 1 } -
THIS SPACE IS 10 BE FILLED
PLANNING COMMISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED
CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED DENIED
DATE OF HEARING
DATE OF HEARING
CONDITIONS:
Signature of the Planning Director
Date
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NOTICE OF HEARING
FOR
VARIANCE
You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the
Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629
Dakota Street S.E. on:
THURSDAY JUNE 18, 1992 at 7:30 P.M.
PURPOSE OF HEARING: Consider an application for variance
from John Shiffman of 15220 Howard
Lake Road in Prior Lake.
SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Site location is Lot 2 Block 1
Howard Lake Estates or more commonly
referred to as 15220 Howard Lake
Road, Prior Lake.
REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant is requesting a one
hundred thirty -seven (137) foot
lakeshore variance to construct a
15 X 22' addition to the west
side of the existing detached garage.
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: June 12, 1992
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 ! Fax (612) 447 -4245
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SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
SITE ADDRESS:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
PLANNING REPORT
MUNSINGER VARIANCES
TERRY & DIANE MUNSINGER
15229 FAIRBANKS TRAIL
SAM LUCAST - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
YES X NO
JUNE 18, 1992
SITE ANALYSIS
HISTORY /BACKGROUND
Terry Munsinger filed a request for variance to
construct an attached garage and a deck expansion with stairs for
back yard access. They are requesting a six (6) percent lot
coverage, twelve (12) foot front yard, five (5) foot north side
and a three and one half (3.5) foot south side yard variance.
The subject site is a substandard fifty (50) foot wide lake shore
lot on Fairbanks Trail. Currently the applicant has no garage or
access from the deck to the rear Yard. The north side yard
variance for the attached garage is the continuation of a legal
nonconforming setback of the principle structure. The south side
yard variance allows construction of a deck addition and stairs
giving access to the back yard without going to the front yard
and down the hill. The front yard variance allows construction
of the attached garage. A lot coverage ratio variance is
necessary because the impervious surface coveraje exceeds 30 8.
PREVIOUS PROPOSALS
There are no previous proposals from the applicant for this
parcel on record at City Hall.
PHYSIOGRAPHY
The lot slopes approximately seventeen (17) percent from the
street to the lake. The rear yard is nearly level from the north
to the south sides. A few trees shade the back yard, but two or
three trees in the front must be removed for the construction.
ADJACENT USES:
The subject site is surrounded by single family dwellings. A
newly constructed home is located north of the property line
while older homes are located to the south and west. Prior Lake
is directly east of the site.
4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior lake. Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 4474230 f Fax 612) 447 -= -:5
_OPAL OPPORTUNITY E%IPI R
Fairbanks Trail is adjacent to the subject site on the western
property line. It is not centered in the dedicated right- of -way
(ROW) . The pavement angles away from the property to the
northwest starting just south of Munsinger's lot. The result is
an area of the ROW which is 10 -12 feet deep. Fairbanks Trail
will probably not be realigned within the ROW because many
structures encroach substantially into the setbacks and are only
a few feet frog he pavement.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Maple Park Shore Acres was platted in the 1920's. It contains
many lots which are substandard in size or width, and do not meet
current setback requirements. The lot immediately north, and
others south of the site have been granted lakeshore, front,
rear, side yard, and coverage variances in the past.
The applicants do not have a garage and park vehicles in the area
where a garage would be constructed. Several trees in the
approximately ten (10) to twelve (12) inch caliper range would be
removed to build the garage.
The principal access to the house is from a cantilevered walkway
on the south side which also allows access to the deck. To
access the back yard you must leave the walk on the west end of
the house and walk down the slope on the side yard to access the
back yard and lake. The south side yard variance would allow
the expansion of the walkway and a stairway for back yard
access.
NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES /IMPACT /CONCERNS
The propose deve, �ment is consistent with the pattern of the
neighborhood. Many structures do not meet current setback
requirements because of the age of the plat and the pre existing
development pattern of the cabins and older homes which were
built within Eagle Creek Township. Similar variances have been
granted on other lots in the area.
The improvements will add value to the neighborhood and alleviate
the hardship of no garage. The actual size of the garage
addition is 536 square feet. A 22 garage is 528 square
feet. The addition size is kept to a minimum. The stairs and
expanded walkway will improve rear yard access. Along with these
improvements the deck and railings will be brought up to current
building safety standards.
Tree loss is a concern which may be mitigated by replacement of
trees as a condition of variance approval. The possibility of
Fairbanks Trail being realigned is small. Therefore the chances
of cars in the driveway interfering with traffic on the street
are minimal.
PROBLEMS OPPORTUNITIES
The pro em with development on this parcel is the width and
depth of the lot combined with the placement of the structure.
These factors and the standards of the previous government body
which allowed construction five feet from the side property line
combine to create the problems associated with this variance.
The opportunity exists for the construction of a garage and
access walk with stairs, to improve the quality of life for the
occupants and allow better access to the rear yard and lake. The
new construction will alleviate the hardship of no garage bring
the walkway and deck into building code compliance, and Improve
safety aspects.
Staff advises applicants that a minimum twenty (20) foot driveway
is required to park cars completely on the lot. However, in a
few unique circumstances, the Planning Commission has allowed a
shorter drive where there is excess ROW adjacent to the lot. In
this case the paved street is not likely to be widened or
realigned, due to the existing development pattern of the
neighborhood. This, coupled with the fact that the applicant has
no garage and is proposing a minimal size garage, is, in the
opinion of staff, a reasonable variance request.
Staff recommen s approval of the variances as requested. The
rationale include: The north side yard setback is the
continuation of a legal nonconforming setback granted under the
jurisdiction of another governmental body. Fairbanks Trail is
not centered in the dedicated ROW and is not likely to be
realigned causing problems with cars parked in the driveway
impeding traffic. The Planning Commission views lack of a garage
as hardship. The proposal is consistent wits development in the
neighborhood. The seemingly oversize garage (241x24 is
actually only eight (8) square feet larger than a 22'x24' garage
because of the existing portion of the house which will be
retained. The proposal meets the spirit and intent of the
ordinance while not affecting the health, safety, and welfare of
the general public. The hardship is not result of actions of the
applicant, but due to the pre existing development standards
allowed by Eagle Creek Township. The proposal is also consistent
with previous Planning Commission action in this particular
neighborhood.
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Address: 15,U '-- /'b n, < - r.:./ F'n.•r •(�(� < -; I).] York Phone: 43! - US0
Property Owner: l 1 0 M""'< ( _ Hone Phone:
Address: SPm hbrk Phone:
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Type of Ownership: Fee / Co ntract 1 =" _� Purchase {{semen
Consultant /contractor: �:• -�, lr - v Lr --- : -----Phone: %43 -.ii
Existing Use
of Property: � A 1 present Zoning: /2- 1 .S L
Proposed Use
of Property: PC' d,.
Legal Description
of Variance Site: / i * ' Marc r� cr •� uc ('t s
Variance Requested: G'i5 r N ^T 1 " I -
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Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditioral
use permit on the subject site or any part of it? _Yes C No
What was requested•
When. Disposition•
Describe the type of improvernents proposed: h "r+ +`1 n. ": - eFret
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S(MISSION REOUIREMENfS
(A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified from
abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the
exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description 6
Property Identification Nianber (PID) . (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if
applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1 "- 20' -50' showing: The site developnent plan,
buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility
service.
ONLY COMPLETE AppLICATIO%S SHALL BE REVIE.4M BY THE PLANNING O"ISSION.
To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In
addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies
requirements for variance procedures. I agree to provide information and follow the
procedures as outlined in the Ordinance.
Applicants Signature
Submitted this -L—day of 2•:•ke 19-U
Fee Owners Signature
THIS SPACE IS 70 BE FILLED OUT BY THE PIAMWi DIRECTOR
PLANNING M1IISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING
CITY CAUNCIL APPEAL __ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING
CONDITIONS-
Signature of the Planning Director Date
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NOTICE OF NEARING
FOR
VARIANCE
You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the
Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629
Dakota Street S.E. on:
THURSDAY JUNE 18, 1992 at 7:45 P.M.
PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application
from Terry and Diane Munsinger of
15229 Fairbanks Trail, Prior Lake.
SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: The subject site is Lot 3 Maple Park
Shore Acres or 15229 Fairbanks
Trail.
REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant is requesting a five
(5) foot north side yard, three and
one half (3.5) foot south side yard,
twelve (12) foot front yard, and a
six (6) percent lot coverage
variance to construct an attached
garage and a deck addition with a
stairway down to the back yard.
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:
June 12, 1992
4629 Dakota St SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 4230 / Fax (612 4-i -4245
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SURVEY PREPARED FOR
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15229 FAIRBANKS TRAIL SUITE 120 -C , 1667C FRANKLIN TRAIL
PRIOR LAKE, MN. 55372 FRANKLIN TRAIL OFFICE CONDOMINIUM
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372
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1992.
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Benchmark elevation: 928.21 top of block at the NE corner of the
existing house on the lot.
929.8 Denotes existing grade elevations on site.
929.2 Denotes proposed finished grade elevations
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Set the garage slab at elevation 930.10
Existing top of block is elevation 928.21
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Lot 3, MAPLE PARK SHORE ACRES, Scott County, Minnesota- Alec showing the
location of the proposed garage & deck additions as staked this 28th day of May
1992.
Notes I
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existing house on the lot.
929.8 Denotes existing grade elevations on site.
Denotes proposed finished grade elevations
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Set the garage slab at elevation 930.10
Existing top of block is elevation 928.21
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SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
SITE ADDRESS:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
PLANNING REPORT
RADERMACHER'S FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
AND VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING
LEROY RADERMACHER
4104 S.T.H. 13
HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
X YES NO
JUNE 18, 1992
HISTORY /BACKGROUND
Attached find the application materials for Radermacher's First
Addition. The specific request is for preliminary plat approval
and approval of a 20' setback variance from the centerline of
170th street, which is a County Road. The staff report and
analysis of the proposed plat and variance will be delivered
under separate cover prior to the Public Hearing. Please review
the attached materials in preparation for the hearing. Staff
will make a formal presentation to the Planning Commission on
June 18, 1992.
4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 447- 4230 Fax(612)4474245
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June 1, 1992
David Unmacht
City Manager
4629 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Dear Mr. Unmacht,
THE
RETAI S UPPORT
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SUPER VALU STORES, INC.
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O. BOX 1451 • MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55440
I have enclosed information and our application for the subdivision process for Radermacher's
new supermarket in Prior Lake. To the best of my knowledge, it is complete and ready for your
staffs review.
The Radermacher's and I, along with our design people, are ready to discuss any issue your staff
may identify needs attention. Lee is not comfortable with the ponding area and would like to
further discuss this with staff members.
On a personal note, this has been a long and tedious project filled with many frustrations and,
at times, a lot of tension for ail of us. I hope we are now on our way to getting the City of
Prior Lake a new supermarket. We all look fo: ward to moving this project along. We look
forward to further discussions as we now enter into the approval process.
Sincerely and Thank You,
Lyle V. Fuller
Assistant Manager
Retail Development
LVF /dt -1
101 JEFFERSON AVENUE SJUTHs H-PKINS. MINNESOTA 55343• PHONE 161219323300
APPLICATION FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
P rmm Ta my OF PRIOR LAKE ;
309 -674 -3121
Property Owner: River Val
Address 200 S.W. Jeffers
Subdivider.
Leroy s m2ril
Address:
22 Aberdee
A gen t :
Lyle V. Fulls
Address:
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Name of Surveyor- Valley Engineering Co. pho 612 -447 -2570
Nano Of $gineer: Comsto ccis n one: 612-784-9346
Legal Description of Property: See attachment
Property Idenification timber (PID): 25- 902 -103 -0
Present Zoning: e Property Acreage:
8.84
Deed Restrictions: No x Yes_ If so, please attach.
Bas the Applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or
conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it:
No _L_ Yes_ What was requested:
Wh en:
I yeve rea4 the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance and agree to provide the
o ,i tion work in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance.
Applicag:pd Signature Date
Fee Owners Signature Date
THIS SECTION 10 BE FILIM IN BY WE PLAN DTIG DIRECTOR
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant: Ler s Marilyn Radermacher A phone-
Address: 2240 ALerdeen Ave., .Iordan. MN 55352 Wnrk Phone: 447-8893
Property Owner:. River valley Savinas Bank Bane Phone:
Address: 200 " -w. .Ieffprson St.. Peoria, IL 61602 Fork Phone: 309 -67
Type of Ownership: Fee Contrail _ Purchase Agreement x Consultant/COntractor: Lyle V. Puller Phone: 932 -4493
Existing Use
of Property: None (vacant) Present Zoning: B-3
Proposed Use
of Property: New Supermarket
Legal Description
of Variance Site: See attachment
Variance of set back from center line of street. Rear delivery
Variance Requested: portion of building is 65 _feet from center line. Code is 85 fe
need variance of 20 feet.
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 X No
What was requested:
When: Disposition:
Describe the type of improvements proposed: Construction of new supermarket
SDBMISSION ,E12l)IRFlZ=
WC ple ted application form. (B)Filing fee (C) Certified from abstract firm, names
and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the
subject property. (D)Complete legal description s Property Identification Number
(PID). (E)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable.. (F)A parcel map
at 1 20' -50' showi, . The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading,
access, surface drain., _, landscaping and utility service.
OILY CONPL TE APPLICI� )NS SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING OONHISSION..
TO the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In
addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies
requirements for variance procedures. I agr p prpvid ' ation and follow the
procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. J
Appli? is Signature
Submitted this �r._day of ,I„ne 1 9 92
Not available
Fee Owners Signature
THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
PLANNING COP4IISSION _ APPROVED DENIED DATE OF HEARING
CSTY O>ONCM APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING
CONDITIONS:
Signature of the Planning Director Date
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING
You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a
Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629
Dakota street S.E., on Thursday, June 18, 1992 at 8:00 p.m.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the preliminary plat
of Radermachers First Addition. The proposal is to divide the
following legally described property into two B -3, General
Busir,nss lots for commercial use.
That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range
22, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence on
an assumed bearing of North 1 degree 06 minutes 25 seconds East along
the west line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 176.64 feet to the
centerline of State Trunk Highway No. 13; thence northeasterly along said
centerline along a nontangentiai curve concave to the southeast having a
radius of 11,459.16 feet a chord bearing of North 64 degrees 14 minutes
03 seconds East a chord length of 572.32 feet; thence North 65 degrees
39 minutes 55 seconds East along said centerline a distance of 745.35
feet; thence South 24 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of
235.00 feet; thence North 65 degrees 39 minutes 55 seconds East a
distance of 323.23 feet to the centerline of County Road No. 23; thence
southerly along said centerline of County Road No. 23, a distance of .
69.58 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Old Trunk Highway
No. 13; thence southwesterly along said centerline of Old Trunk Highway
No. 13, to its intersection with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 03 seconds West along said south
line to the point of beginning.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM:
All that part of the above described property contained within the
right -of -way of State Trunk Highway No. 13.
Or more commonly described as approximately eight (8) acres of
vacant land adjacent to McDonalds in Prior Lake and lying between
170th Street and S.T.H. 13. If you desire to be heard in
reference to this matter, 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 apartment at 447 -4230.
l<Jy/MZ
Horst Gra r
Director of Tanning
To be published in the Prior Lake American on Monday, June 8
and 15, 1992.
4629 Dakota St. S.- Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (;512) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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VARIANCE
You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the
Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629
Dakota Street S.E. on:
THURSDAY JUNE 18, 1992 at 8:00 P.M.
PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for
LeRoy Radermacher of 5137 Gateway Street,
Prior Lake.
SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Approximately 8 acres of vacant land
located south of S.T.H. 13, north of
170th Street and west of McDonalds
Restaurant.
REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant proposes to subdivide the
land into two lots as per attached
drawings. The proposal is to locate the
proposed SuperValu store 65 feet from the
centerline of 170th street. The City of
Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance requires that
buildings be setback 85 feet from the
centerline of a county road. The
applicant requests a 20 foot variance in
order to locate the structure as
proposed.
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: June 5, 1992
4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245
AN EQUAL OPPORrUNrrY EMPLOYER
RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDITIf W
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMEN''+
OWNERS /DEVELOPERS
LEROY RADERMACHER
RADERMACHER'SSUPER VALU
5137 Gateway Street
Prior lake, MN 55372
Telephone 612447 -8883
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
SUPER VALU STORES, INC.
MINNEAPOLIS RETAIL SUPPORT CENTER
101 Jefferson Avenue South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Attn: Mr. Lyle Fulls
Telephone 612 - 9324493
CONSULTANTS
VALLEY SURVEYING CO., P.A.
16670 Franklin Trail S.E.
Suite 120 -C
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Attn: Ronald A. Swanson, R.L.S.
Survey and Planning
Telephone 612- 447 -2570
COMSTOCK & DAVIS, INC.
1446 County Road J (85th Ave. NE)
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Attn: John E. Borden, P.E.
Engineering Design & Supervision .
Telephone 612- 784 -9346
PLANMARK
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
11840 Valley View Road
Box 1243
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Attn: Neil Libsm AIA
Manager
Telephone 612-82"74
RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDITION
Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NARRATIVE PAGE
Property Location
2
Property Legal Description
2
Zoning
2
Existing Site Conditions
3
Storm Water Runoff
3
Steep Slopes and Erosion Control Measure
3
Vehicular Access
4
Request for Subdivision
4 -6
EXHIBITS
McDonalds Letter
7
Concept Plan
8
Preliminary Plat
9
Final Plat
10
Site Plan and Lighting Plan
11
Utility Plan
12
Grading Plan
13
Landscape Plan
14
Fixture Plan
15
RADERnMACHERS FIRST ADDITION
Pane 2
PROPERTY LOCATION:
The property is bounded on the east by County Road No. 23, (Panama
Avenue) on the south by Old Trunk Highway 13 (170th Street) and on the
north by State Trunk Highway No. 13.
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range
22, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence on
an assumed bearing of North 1 degree 06 minutes 25 seconds East along
the west line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 176.64 feet to the
centerline of State Trunk Highway No. 13; thenca northeasterly along said
centerline along a nontangential curve concave to the southeast having a
radius of 11,459.16 feet a chord bearing of North 64 degrees 14 minutes
03 seconds East a chord length of 572.32 feet; thence North 65 degrees
39 minutes 55 seconds East along said centerline a distance of 745.35
feet; thence South 24 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of
235.00 feet; thence North 65 degrees 39 minutes 55 seconds Fast a
distance of 323.23 feet to the centerline of County Road No. 23; thence
southerly along said centerline of County Road No. 23, a distance of
69.58 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Old Trunk Highway
No. 13; thence southwesterly along said centerline of Old Trunk Highway
No. 13, to its intersection with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 03 seconds West along said south
line to the point of beginning.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM:
All that part of the above described property contained within the
right -of -way of State Trunk Highway No. 13.
ZONING CLASSIFICATION
The property is presently zoned B -3 General Business and the requested
use for this project is also a B -3 General Business use.
RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDITION
Paae 3
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS:
The total site was originally graded for a future supermarket, retail sales,
etc. during the 1978 -79 construction season in preparation for the
McDonald's Restaurant. With the passage of time, there has been some
volunteer growth of cottonwood and box elder trees on the site, these
range in size from 2 -6 inches in diameter and are scattered throughout the
area west of the existing McDonald's area. There are also several areas
of soil erosion caused by surface runoff and inadequate erosion control
measures for the site. There is a stockpile of surplus black dirt on the
west end of the property. Public sanitary sewer, water and electrical
services are available to the site at 170th Street at this time.
STORM WATER RUNOFF:
Predevelopment storm water runoff flows south, southeast and easterly
from the site via the 170th Street and County Road No. 23 ditches into an
existing culvert under County Road No. 23, at the easterly end of the site.
This culvert flows into the existing overland drainage channel from the
Crystal/Rice Lakes overflow. This channel flows into a culvert under
Trunk Highway No. 13 and eventually into Prior Lake via the Creek outlet
at Green Heights.
The proposal will provide an underground storm drainage system as
indicated on the preliminary site plan prepared by Comstock & Davis as a
part of this submittal. This underground system will flow into the
temporary ponding area as shown on the grading plan.
STEEP SLOPES AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES:
There are some steep slopes and existing soil erosion problems along the
southeasterly side of the site to the south of the existing McDonald's site.
It would seem that the main cause of this runoff problem is the lack of a
proper storm sewer system to handle the runoff from the site. This
condition will be resolved during the construction of the utilities and site
grading and the slopes will be dressed off and seeded at the completion
of the utilities. This together with the proposed underground storm sewer
improvements will resolve the erosion problems for the site.
VEHICULAR ACCESS:
The site presently accesses onto Trunk Highway No. 13 via the existing
McDonald's access. There is also a field road type access onto 170th
Street.
The proposal is to improve the existing access onto Trunk Highway No.
13 with turn lanes at the intersection. The access onto 170th Street will
be improved to accommodate traffic flow to and from the site.
These proposed improvements are recommended as a result of the traffic
study and analysis prepared by the firm of Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch, Inc., for
the City of Prior Lake.
This study also recommends that the McDonald's existing access point be
realigned to match the access point for the proposed supermarket.
McDonald's have been conferred with by the developer and concur with
the move of their drive.
REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION:
The proposal as presented is for preliminary plat approval to subdivide the
property and construct a 37,358 square foot building at this time, to be
used as a supermarket, with allowances for an additional 10,000 square
feet for expansion in the future. The proposal as presented will require a
variance for the setback from existing 170th Street at this time. The
future realignment of this street will eliminate the variance in the future.
At the request of city staff, the enclosed concept plan also addresses the
potential of additional retail business expansion with future expansion
being connected to the original structure. The exception to this is the
potential of two free standing drive up fast food /banking type business on
the easterly and westerly ends of the site.
The developer does not anticipate that any future expansion will take
place before the year 1995.
RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDIT
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EQUEST FOR-SUBDIVISION con
During several meetings with the city staff the matter of the future Ring
Road system and the realignment of County Road 23, has been
discussed. Staff has indicated at these meetings that County Road 23
will be realigned at some time in the future to the configuration shown on
the preliminary plat drawing. Because of these anticipated improvements,
staff has indicated that as a condition of approval the developer will be
required to provide the following items:
Dedicate a 100 foot wide right of way for the future County Road 23 and
construct a roadway for approximately 270 feet which will provide access
to the site and the McDonald's.
Extend the sanitary sewer and water lines the full length of 170th Street
to service the site.
After reviewing the City Comprehensive Plan, it should be noted that the
current plan does not anticipate any major traffic increases within the
next 10 -15 years. (Minor Arterials pg 40 item 5). This would also seem
to agree with the 1981 version of the city comprehensive plan.
In response to the above requirements and information the developer
submits the following:
The property is appropriately zoned for the requested use.
There is adequate capacity in the existing public utilities, i.e.: sewer,
water, electrical, etc., to accommodate the current proposal and proposed
future expansion to the site.
The SRF traffic study discusses the rerouting of County Road 23. As this
project is not in the city's, nor the county's current 5 year plans, it is the
position of the applicant that this rerouting be done in the future when
funding is available through normal funding channels.
The applicant would dedicate property to the appropriate governmental
agency at no cost when the need has been determined for the rerouting
of County Road 23. The applicant would expect that in consideration of
the land dedication there would be no assessments to his property for the
roadway construction costs incurred with the project.
RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDITION
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REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION cont...
In reference to the 170th Street and Highway 13 intersection, it is the
applicants position that with the existing turn lanes the intersection will
accommodate his and the city's needs for now and the immediate future
in its present configuration and should remain as is. In discussing this
issue with representatives of SRF, the closing of the intersection would
not have an impact on the supermarket entrance to the proposed project
The street does provide value to the city's future Ring Road system and
from a retailing standpoint of access it has value as a southwesterly
access and needs to remain.
The applicant is presently in negotiations with the McDonald's
Corporation to relocate their present access for their restaurant.
McDonald's has in written form stated they are in substantial agreement
with this proposal (see Exhibit).
The entrance to the site would be constructed in accordance with the
design as shown on the site plan and paid for by the applicant.
In reference to improving 170th Street, it is the applicants position that
this not be done until studies determine it is necessary to improve the
traffic network and when the total street is within the city limits and is a
city street so that funding would be available through the normal
governmental agencies and assessment process.
Because of the above stated reasons and others not stated at this time,
the applicant respectfully request that the planning commission and city
council approves the request for subdivision and construction at this time.
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April 22, 1992
Larry Anderson
City Hall
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MY 55372
Dear Larry:
RE: Proposed Super Value Project
and County Rd. 23 Realignment
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After having a meeting with al: principles involved in the above mentioned
project and discussing the late 3t proposals for realignment of County Rd. 23
as it affects our operation, I - +anted to inform you that McDonald's is in
substantial agreenwent with the -- .atest site plan which we reviewed. The one
remaining area that is still open to review concerns the possibility of a
right turn, exit only use of our existing driveway.
It appears now that McDonald's will be able to come to an acceptable agreement
with the principal develc?ers of this protect to coordinate with this proposed
development. While we are still working cut the details of this final
agreement, I wanted to contact you at this time to let you know that it
appears we are well on our way tc reaching an agreement. Also, by copy of
this letter I an informing all p :- ncipals as well as the County Engineer of
this development. I would be interested in talking with both you and Mr. Brad
Larson concerning the right turn exit only use of our existing driveway in
conjunction with this overall development and any possible tax assessments to
our property from this project.
Sincerely,
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Real Estate Representative
Minneapolis Region
PC Brad Larson
County Engineer
600 E. Country Trail
Jordan, NO 55352
Lyle Fuller
Super value Stores
101 Jefferson Ave. So.
P. O. Box 1451
Hopkins, NO 55345
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Jordan, MN 55352
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SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
SITE ADDRESS:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION:
PLANNING REPORT
RADERMACHER`S FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY FLAT
AND VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING
LEROY RADERMACHER
4104 S.T.H. 13
HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
X YES NO
JUNE 18, 1992
Staff has received applications from LeRoy and Marilyn Rademacher
for preliminary plat approval of Rademacher's First Addition and
a 20 foot front yard variance from 170th Street (County Road 12)
to construct a 37,358 square foot grocery store. The review
process for subdivision and variance are distinctly different but
have been submitted contemporaneously to reduce the review time
frame. Although the subdivision and variance review processes
are separate, it is anticipated that discussion will cross over.
However, the analysis of the requested actions will be reviewed
separately in this report.
SITE ANALYSIS RADEMACHERS'S FIRST ADDITION
HISTORY /BACKGROUND
The subject site contains about 10.5 acres of vacant property.
The property is bounded on three sides by STH 31, County Road 23,
and County Road 12. Access is limited and controlled by state
and county policy. The property has been the subject of several
attempts to develop commercially. A building permit was issued
to McDonald's in 1980. The owner at the time was Brooks Hauser,
who did not want to subdivide the property. Therefore the
building permit for McDonald's was issued to the entire 11.5 acre
site. At a later date the current McDonald's site was split from
the subject site via a metes and bounds description. Several
years after McDonald's was constructed, Mr. Hauser graded the
property in anticipation of building a grocery store. A large
black dirt pile at the southern ene of the property is the only
remnant of that effort.
PHYSIOGRAPHY
The site is virtually flat with the exception of the
southeasterly corner which has a short steep grade. Because of
the earlier grading effort, vegetative cover is limited to
volunteer growth such as box elder and cottonwood trees plus
various kinds of weeds. The vegetative cover near McDonald's has
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been unable to grow due to truck parking. Uncontrolled sheet
drainage across the site results in erosion and poor storm water
quality downstream.
ADJACENT USES:
McDonald's will be directly affected by this subdivision. Their
current access is inadequate to serve additional or new
development and therefore must be relocated to provide safer
traffic movements. All other uses are separated by either state
or county roads. However, the immediate area around the subject
site is relatively flat which puts an emphasis on landscaping to
soften the impact of large mass development.
The land to the south of 170th street is in Spring Lake Township
and zoned for residential. Two existing single family homes
would be directly affected. The property to the north across STH
13 is vacant and on the same plane as the subject site. Any
development on the subject site will have an impact on this
property.
ISSUES /IMPACTS /CONC
The biggest concern is over the lack of funding for the required
improvement which are brought about by this development. The
right -of -way for County Road 23 realignment is being dedicated
but the roadway is not funded for construction. This subdivision
is also isolated from the Brooksville commercial district with
the only connection being STH 13. Although the City's ring road
concept ha- been adopted, it is not funded. The poor vehicular
and pedestrian links will put a lot of pressure on the
intersection of Five Hawks Avenue and STH 13.
Prior lake's most prevalent problem in the area of commercial
development is the lack of focus on any one commercial node.
This subdivision reinforces costly STH 13 strip commercial
development. The lack of continuity relative to vehicular access
has this development surrounded by state and county roads and is
isolated from previous commercial development.
On the other hand, Prior Lake will provide the opportunity for
development that desires to locate in this subdivision that does
not exist elsewhere in the community.
DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:
The total site area includes 10.5 acres of B -3 zoned vacant land.
The setback requirements are; 85 feet from the centerline of
county roads; 50 feet from STH 13; 30 rear Yard, and 20 foot side
Yard. The park dedication in this application has been requested
in cash (see attached memorandum from Bill Mangan for detail).
Screening will be required along 170th Street and STH 13 in
accordance with Section 6.10 but only at the time of
development.
DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS:
The preliminary plat and development plan of Rademacher's First
Addition are the result of three years of negotiations, plans,
discussions, meetings, and numerous sebmi.ttals. The primary
issues in this plat are access related. Since the State of
Minnesota and Scott County control all access to this plat, their
involvement required considerable coordination both in design and
funding of improvements. McDonald's was also directly involved
since their existing driveway would require relocation.
Prior Lake's 1981 Comprehensive Plan is not current relative to
the subject site. Moreover this plan lacks objectives and goals
that promote orderly and efficient development of Prior Lake's
commercial land. The Council commissioned the 1985 Wilson
management study and subsequent Highway 13 Business Strip Study
which identified weaknesses in Prior Lake's commercial
development patterns. The studies identified the need to connect
the various commercial nodes with a ring road system to relieve
Highway 13 of local shopping trips. Also identified were
accessibility, function, and lack of image. The development
concept in the Highway 13 Study also called for the realignment
of County Road 23 through the subject site to intersect with Five
Hawks Avenue. Although these findings were never incorporated
into the comprehensive plan the City Council did adopt the ring
road concept and realignment of County Road 23.
The applicant will be required to dedicate the 100 feet of
right -of -way for County Road 23. McDonald's driveway will. be
moved south (in Outlot B). Outlot A is an unbuildable lot which
is encumbered with an access easement in favor of McDonald's. It
is anticipated that McDonald's will eventually own Outlots A and
B. Lot 1, Block 2, is an unusually shaped lot of which the east
300 feet are also encumbered with an easement in favor of
McDonald's. The building envelope is large enough to provide
reasonable development opportunities.
Lot 1, Block 1, contains approximately 8 acres and is the focus
of this application. The developer has indicated by way of a
final plat that the southerly 680 feet of this lot will be
platted into an outlot for a future development. Access is
provided via Panama Avenue (County Road 23) and 170th Street.
Currently 170th Street is a county road, however, it is
anticipated that Scott County will turn back that portion of
170th Street east of STH 13 to Prior Lake within the near future.
Rademachers First Addition is consistent with Prior Lake's long
range planning efforts for the subject site. However, the issue
all along has been who will pay for the improvements and when
should they occur. Perhaps the most critical health and safety
issue is the intersection of Panama Avenue with STH 13. Will a
signal be required and who should participate in the cost? City
Engineer Larry Anderson, has written a memorandum to Council
members John Fitzgerald and Carol Scott delineating the issues
relative to this intersection. The memorandum is attached for
your review. Mr. Anderson concluded that the store could be
built without a signalized intersection but the level of service
will be less than desireable. Regardless of the level of service
at the intersection, the state and county have no funds for
making improvements this year. Prior Lake should urge both the
state and county to include these improvements in their capital
improvement programs as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION•
Staff has found the proposed subdivision to be in sustantial
compliance with Prior Lake's comprehensive plan and policies and
recommend preliminary plat approval contingent upon the
following:
1. The applicant has indicated in his application that the
right -of -way for County Road 23 will not be dedicated at
this time. This right -of -way must be dedicated with
this subdivision and the developers agreement which
will be required as part of the final plat must address
the applicants participating share of the improvements.
2. The preliminary plat shows that the existing driveway to
McDonald's will be relocated in Outlot B. However,
Outlot B must be shown in a location acceptable to the
City Engineer.
3. Access to 170th Street must be addressed to the
satisfication of the City Engineer.
4. A profile and cross section must be provided and
acceptable to the City Engineer.
5. An erosion control plan must be acceptable to the City
Engineer along with drainage calulations and an
acceptable storm water and water quality system.
6. Capacity exists in the sanitary sewer and water system
to serve the subdivision. Utility plans must reflect
both sewer and water extensions to property lines.
7. Preliminary utility plans must be acceptable to the
City Engineer.
PLANNING REPORT
SUBJECT: COUNTY MARKET VARIANCE
APPLICANT: LEROY AND MARILYN RADEMACHER
SITE ADDRESS: SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF STH 13 AND
FUTURE COUNTY ROAD 23
PRESENTER: HORST GRASER
PUBLIC HEARING: X YES NO
DATE: JUNE 18, 1992
INTRODUCTION•
T e applicant has submitted an application for a 20 foot front
yard variance from 170th street (County Road 23), to construct a
37,358 County Market Grocery Store. The required setback is 85
feet from the centerline of the traveled roadway.
PREVIOUS PROPOSALS:
The property is currently vacant and in process of being
subdivided. There was an attempt to develop a supermarket
earlier but failed:: The property was graded with black dirt
stockpiled at the eastern end of the site.
The current proposal shows the supermarket located close to 170th
Street with parking between the building and STH 13. Space is
reserved between the building and Panama Avenue for a 10,000
square foot future addition. Primary access to the supermarket
is Panama Avenue with a secondary access at 170th Street. The
encroachments to 170th Street occur at the southwestern corner of
the building (71 foot setback), and at the loading ramp (65 foot
setback). The area of encroachment also happens to be the back
of the building which includes the least interesting elements of
the operation such as the dumpster and unloading area. Because
the land across 170th is zoned residential this side of the
building will require screening (Zoning Code Section 6.10). The
applicant has submitted a landscape plan for the entire County
Market facility. Greg Kopischke has reviewed the plan and has
concluded in his comments that the plan is marginally functional.
The planting plan was reviewed in terms of the proposed landscape
ordinance now before the Planning Commission. The deficiencies
in the landscape are primarily quantities and definition. Mr.
Kopischke's comments are attached for your consideration.
ISSUES4IMPACT /CONCERNS
The principle reason for the variance request is to keep all
parking between the building and STH 13. Moving the building
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north eliminates parking spaces or stretches the parking
laterally and leaves too few spaces in front of the store. also
the County Highway engineer has insisted the main entrance from
Panama Avenue be as far south as possible to provide stacking
distance for the STH 13 and Panama Avenue intersection. However,
such a site requirement leaves the back of the building
unprotected. It would seem prudent that not all landscape
material be introduced at this time due to the realignment of
County Road 12, but some permanent and temporary screening should
be introduced.
RECOMENDATIOH:
Road design and industry requirements seem to dictate the
location of this store. It would be difficult to move the store
south because additional encroachment of the rear driveway would
eliminate any landscape area on the site. Under the
circumstances the variance seems reasonable and would not be
detrimental to the health and general welfare of the community.
The landscape effort has been minimal and should be enhanced.
Although the current standards are not yet adopted, the Planning
Commission can use them as a guideline for compliance as a
condition of the variance.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: COUNCILMEMBER JOHN FITZGERALD
COUNCILMEMBER CAROL SCOTT
FROM: LARRY J. ANDERSON, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: PROPOSED SUPERMARKET AT T.H. 13 & FIVE HAWKS
DATE: MAY 21, 1992
On May 14, 1992, a meeting with representatives from Super Valu
concluded that, based on all the facts available, the proposed
store should proceed without the relocation of CSAH 23. The
Traffic Engineer, Dennis Eyler, from Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch, Inc.
(SRF) would re -study the possible traffic problems at the
intersection, after receiving updated traffic data from Lyle
Fuller. Staff was directed to prepare a memorandum outlining the
critical issues resulting from this decision together with
addressing safety issues.
SIGNAL: WARRANTS
The basis for discussion in the past on this project was that
CSAH 23 would be relocated with Five Hawks Avenue to meet signal
warrants and to enable a signal to be constructed in conjunction
with the relocation of CSAH 23. The project was being proposed
for the 1993 construction season in conjunction with the
development of this store. A Signal Justification Report (SJR)
was completed by SRF on January 1, 1992 which indicated that a
signal would be warranted with the relocation of CSAH 23 to Five
Hawks Avenue.
During discussions with Scott County officials, they questioned
if MnDDT would approve the SJR, based upon recent actions by
MnDDT. MnDOT has reorganized the two metropolitan districts into
one district and the new Staff member responsible for reviewing
the SJR uses different criteria. Based upon current discussions
with Dennis Eyler, MnDOT now uses actual traffic counts versus
forecasted counts and do not consider right turn movements for
Justification in warrants. According to Dennis Eyler, the
intersection of Five Hawks Avenue and T.H. 13 "does not
unquestionably warrant a traffic signal, but the operation of the
intersection will be at less than desirable levels of service."
STORE ENTRANCE TO CSAH 23
Another problem is that Highway Engineer Brad Larson believes
that the location of the grocery store entrance onto the
proposed relocated CSAH 23 is too close to T.H. 13. He also
feels that the building site for the ste
23's relocation causing congestion and
getting out to CSAH 23. In the future,
Will be made to Scott County to signalize
signs on the CSAH 23 grocery store ir:terse
is to move the store further to the
feasible maybe the project shouldn't proces
investigated other locations on the site
and concurs with the developer that it is r
the store to the west end of the parcel.
with Brad's concerns about the interse.
Staff's position is based on the Transporta
this project by SRF. Brad has offered a con:
for the developer to unconditionally a
complained to Scott County about the inter
store's entrance, it would become a one -wa
developer is unwilling to agree to ti
unresolved issue eliminates Scott County St
to relocate CSAH 23.
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The relocation of CSAH 23 and the ring road :;::tension is not in
either Scott County or the City's CIP. Sta has prepared a cost
split based upon the County's Cost Pa:.;:acipation Agreement,
MnDOT's Cooperation Agreement, and the Cit} Assessment Policy
(see the attached sheet.) It appeared a. tar some negotiation,
that the County may support funding at a le= ). not exceeding 508
of their share with a payback over a peric. ;zf years. No formal
agreement was made. Now, without knowing r certain that a
signal would be approved and with no guarare a of a signal being
constructed, it seems questionable if $1.2 million should be
spent at this time, of which approximate_: p to $800,000 would
be the City's cost.
ISSUES
- Basis for moving signal and doing the r 7 road extension was
to have a signal. Warrants probably w'.�.� not be met based
on forecast method.
- Developer has the best layout in regar �r a store that fits
the site. Access to CSAH 23 is ne :aary to make this
development economically feasible. Cc Engineer will not
support this, with out a condition tha complaints occur
the entrance may be converted to a one to the west.
- Why spend all this money at this time signal may not be
built?
- Politically, the store needs to be buil.
- Public reaction may not be good with Stc-e opening with poor
access. Resulting traffic problems of the store are
everyones concern and not just the City's.
HOW BAD IS THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT A SIGNAL
SRF made the following assumptions:
- CSAH 23 would not be relocated.
- All exits /entrances would be from Five Hawks Avenue and no
trips would be from 170th Street or CSAH 23. It is
impossible to predict how many cars would use 170th Street or
CSAH 23; but as people get into their car and see a backup at
T.H. 13, some would divert to CSAH 23 or 170th Street. Use
of these accesses will reduce the traffic impact.
- No signal at CSAH 23 - Five Hawks Avenue.
- 170th Street /T.H. 13 intersection will remain a full access
intersection.
- Lyle Fuller's traffic projections from the store are in the
upper level of what would be generated from text book
statistics.
- The operation's analysis would be with the worst case
assumptions.
The peak hour problem will probably occur from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30
P.M. with the worst conflict being traffic making a left turn
from the Supermarket /McDonald's to southbound T.H. 13. The
expected left turn volume would use 80% of the available gaps
with an average of four vehicles waiting to make a left turn
during the peak hours. The fourth vehicle would have an average
delay of two minutes. Up to eight vehicles could be delayed with
an average time of four minutes for the last car. In reality, the
drivers would observe the delay and use the alternate route of
170th Street. In theory, the same gap would be available at
170th Street as at Five Hawks and more capacity would be
available.
The left turn from Five Hawks Avenue onto northbound T.H. 13
would utilize 40% of its capacity with an average of two vehicles
waiting to make the turn. The second vehicle would have an
average wait of seventy seconds during the 4:30 P.M. to 5:30
P.M. period. The school traffic is at 3:00 P.M. and SRF
predicts much less problems during this time due to less traffic
on T.H. 13; however, they suggest that the police also assist in
this movement. In speaking with the police, they are currently
assisting two to three times per week.
Accident potential exists whenever traffic is heavy and
motorists are impatient. In comparison to T.H. 13 and Fish Point
Road, no safe gaps existed in the A.M. or P.M. peak hour. The
Fish Point Road intersection prior to signalization without any
safe gaps theoretically was less safe. During the traffic counts
on Fish Point Road very few vehicles actually made a left turn to
our surprise knowing that the major movement would be to and from
the north. The ultimate justification to MnDOT was that
motorists were avoiding a left turn, due to the unavailable gaps
and were using 150th Street or CSAH 44.
The other intersection movements as addressed in the SRF Report
pose no problems.
The proposal is to build a two lane entrance off T.N. 13 to the
grocery store with an entrance onto 170th Street to allow access
to T.H. 13 through 170th Street and CSAH 23.
STORE OPENS - FOLLOW UP ACTION
- Meet with HnDOT now, explain problem, emphasis on
consolidation of intersections with overall project for long
term solution.
- Take traffic counts upon store opening, January 1993, and
again after traffic is stabilized, to get a true picture of
the magnitude of traffic volumes and available gaps.
- If severe problems exist at the time of the opening of the
store, warrants should be met and a temporary signal can be
installed. Depending on the seriousness of the problem a
temporary signal could be installed in one to three months.
Staff would keep on top of traffic counts and have a revised
SJR ready to go. Cost of temporary signal is $40,000.00.
- In the worst case scenario, a signal could ultimately be
constructed at CSAH 23 and Five Hawks if we cannot get the
County to bend on this issue. At that point HnDOT may even
put pressure on the County.
- Put CSAH 23 - Ring Road in City and County CIP
SUMMARY
The City and developer have worked together to make the
realignment of CSAH 23 and the extension of the ring road happen.
Each party is frustrated and not at each other. It appears that
under the circumstances the store should proceed without the
relocation and extension of the ring road and address the problem
after real traffic information is available. in the mean time,
Staff will pursue the extension of Five Hawks Avenue north to
connect to Cates Street. A new street could be extended from
Five Hawks Avenue to Duluth Avenue. This extension may be viable
as a developer is currently considering this parcel. The
extension to Duluth Avenue has potential to serve bus traffic to
Five Hawks School. The school district needs to be apprised of
the rationale for the City's actions. A temporary signal
investment of $40,000 is a lot less investment than the overall
project but has less benefit.
The store can open and theoretically there is less safety
problems at Five Hawks than existed at the intersection of Fish
Point Road and T.H. 13. prior to the signal being constructed.
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
FROM: BILL MANGAN, DIRECTOR OF PARRS AND RECREATION G
RE: PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENT FOR SUPER VALU
DATE: JUNE 15, 1992
As a subdivision, this plat is required to contribute cash or
land for parks and open space. Being that this subdivision is a
Commercial subdivision, a cash dedication will be required. For
commercial property, the dedication is determined by the square
foot as opposed to acreage for residential subdivisions. For
that reason, I have determined that a value of $0.85 per square
foot will be used to determine raw land (unimproved) value.
The entire property is 10.55 acres which converts to 459,558
square feet. Using the raw land value of .85, the raw land value
for this property would be $390,625. The Park Dedication
requirement of lot is then applied to this value to determine the
cash dedication of $39,062.50. This would be the amount due at
the time of hardshell.
There was some discussion with the developers about deferring
some of this amount based on development of the future platted
outlots. If this were the case, Outlot "C" (137,237 s.f.) and
Outlot "D" (49,223 s.f.) would have park dedications of $11,665
and $4,184 respectively deferred until such time as development
occurs. Outlots "A" and "B" would have to have park dedication
paid at the time of hard shell.
The options on this subdivision are as follows:
1. Pay entire amount of park dedication at the time of hardshell;
2. Pay park dedication only on the amount developed at this time
which would be $23,216. Outlots "C" and "D" park dedication
of $15,849 would be deferred until those lots develop.
If you have any questions or concerns, I will certainly be
available to address them.
Thank you.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Cake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax(612)447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORNNrrY EMPLOYER
I. Tree Calculations
A. County Narket Parcel
1. Site Perimeter (Assumed)
Per Preliminary
Plat
- North 465.72'
- East 423.79'
- South 546.45'
- Nest N/A
Per Future Roadways
(170th /Panama)
465.22'
584'•
623'-
N/A - Due to future
Center expansion
Totals 1435.46' 1672.22'_
Rewired Quantity
Rate - 1140 l.f. 36 42
2. Building area
initial Proposed With Expansion
37,358 s.f. 45,358 s.f.
Rewired Quantity
Rate - 1/1000 s.f. j$ AA
puantity Shown
- Initial Planting - 9 trees
- Future Planting - undefined by type, quantity or size --
cannot determine if appropriate
B. overall Shopping Center
1. Site Perimeter (Assumed)
per Preliminary
Plat
2706'•
Required Quantity
Rate - 1/40 l.f. 6$
2. Building area
Per Future Roadways
(170th /Panama)
2943'•
74
Initial proposed with Expansion
70,266 s.f. 72,265 s.f.
Rewired Quantity
Rate - 1 /1000 s.f. 21 22
Quantity shown - Insufficient information - no overall planting
plan provided to determine how initial
development phase will fit with overall chopping
center.
II. Entry Plantinas
A. Ease of pylon sign
- Q: 14;Ly 04 or_3t a_': -qY ._ ta_- t:�
the pylc:. - :gr. ldditic:al crl re..., :..y Vray.... a t<ttc- cola. _.......
1). East entry from future Panama Avenue.
2 t:,�ES a:;) shrtibs art, provided or. zaeh side of the c: try. Shzut
,.hoices are the raze as used by the pylon sig. pruvil__4
- -) �L Vuss:a5 a`.cul� Le more: e,:bstanticl t= F -cads _ str -r.;ec
entry statement.
Ili. Parkin<LLot I.Andscane - County Market
A. Island Caleilations
- Parking space (north side parking and aisles only - excludes
service area, vest aisle and east parking under future building
expansion) 90,387_ s.f.
- Deduct 3000 s.f. - 3.000 s.f.
- Net parking lot area for talc. 87,387. s.f.
- Rate factor 0 5% x.05
- Total required parking lot island area 4,370• s.f.
- Total area shown
- 3.030: s.f.
- Quantity of island area yet short 1,340. s.£.
B. Comments
1. Additional planted island area needs to be provided within the
parking lot. Would also help delineate traffic.
2. LFrimeter ser Fea.ny - of thr parking 'o. has be,. F :c.ide3 Let rc_
according to the draft ordinance.
a. Adjacent to Highway 13 - A 3-1/2 to 4 foot high berm has been
provided. The berm is of a consistent height along the site,
providiag no variatior. or aesthetic ir.terat. 1 M.-Ile functions,
berming cannot be used alone. Three trees spaced at 120 foot
into. - vials do ::ot provide sufficier.t pla...1 Lo ccc:plment t...
berm. Additional trees and shrubs should ba provided to moot the
intent and letter of the ordinance. An 801 year -rzu.d opacity h3c
beer. provided, but not it: as acsthetieally appropriate manner.
The 10 -foot parking lot setback to Highway 13 requires the berm to
be located primarily on the highway right -of -way. This leaves the
possibility that the berm could be removed and not be- replaced dcc
to any highway iaproyecerta, thereby elix- ratirg the required
screening.
b. East side of parking lot by future Panama Avenue - A single row of
shrubs likely will not provide appropriate ye :.r -rcund opacity or
screening. Other elements or methods should be utilized (e.g.,
double row, berm, trees, combination of shrub types, etc.)
C.
Parking setback may need to be increased to provide adequate space
on site for the required screening.
c. East and south of proposed building - Only 3 trees have been showi
for initial planting and they are partially into the proposed
pond. The future plantings are undefined as to type, size,
quantity, etc. They also are shown within the road right -of -way
along 990th Street (both existing and future alignments).
Some screen could be provided east of the building for the
temporary parking if the pond could be shifted further east. This
screening /planting could be placed out of the building
expansion /construction limits yet on the property.
The dock /trash area will be left totally exposed if no screening
is provided. Insufficient green space (9- feet) is provided south
and southwest of the dock /service area even with the new road
alignment for 170th Street. Consideration needs to be given to
providing whatever screening is possible now along the service
area. The view straight into the dock area from Panama Avenue
(per the concept plan) should also be softened and screened.
v.
General Commenta
1. No irrigation system has been noted.
2. Sod /seed areas are undefined. The future retail expansion area and other
building expansion to the vest could be seeded if an appropriate area of
sod is provided adjacent to finished use areas (e.g., parking, drive
aisles, etc.).
3. Insufficient tree cover is provided on site. Future plantings should be
better defined to determine if the requirements are being met. A
pr <limlrary overall shopping center planting would be helpful to this end
to determine overall concept and distribution. A letter of credit for
fut.ar plautia9.3 may be appropriate tc guarantea that appropriate
screening and plantings will be installed even if the new roads are not
constructed.
a. No consideration has been given to variation of plant sizes. A minimum of
10t should be larger than the minimum required size.
1. Nuae or the plans show art corral locations, parking still compensati_n,
C;crucniag or carts, cut storage areas outside (with screening) sdj3cent
to Lze building, typ: of cart corral to be provided (metal rack=, curbs ae
at Cub Foods in Apple valley or others), etc.
E. F ^.ila 60% of the site perimeter haz been addressed by screening, it ha--
Lean undefined in the future planting areas or irapprcpriately addressed
elsewhere. The required opacity to the east and south is also in
question.
7. Better defined plans aid sections should be provided.
t. Batter consideration should be given to screening the Service dock. /trich
area both now and in the future. views into this area should be minimized
and well screened.
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PLANNING REPORT
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REVIEW
PRESENTER: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
GREG KOPISCHKE, WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, INC.
PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO
DATE: JUNE 18,
The purpose of this agenda item is to continue discussion of
Draft /2 of the proposed landscape ordinance for commercial,
industrial and multiple residential projects. Please review the
attached draft. Staff and Mr. Kopischke will be prepared to lead
the discussion of this item.
4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245
a. EQUAL OPPORNMN EMPLOYER
LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE DD
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oRDINANCE NO. 92 -XX
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The City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
T. The purpose of this Ordinance is t0 eetaSlich ix-rf:,rsance
standards and minimum requiremerte for la::JCCap:: ;q, buffcsicq and
screenia; that wil" the virus' a.-.J acz•h c °h•ra: - f
property and site development within the City. The City Staff,
M Lo::i ion ,.ad City CQ.r.cil vi'. stan9a:da
in the review and evaluation of such piano and
proposals. This ordinance applies to all subdivision and site
plan arrOvals for business, industrial, mt.'t:•fa311y :es:dcntia:
(projects of 3 or more dwelling units per building), public and
in- .tutiamal user as may be Fkriitt, (,r CLf.J it :viii .al:; :: thy.
respective zoning districts.
V - 11 objective: of Lhasa rogairomcnta a.o to Csta:,lis' c.rJ aainwLs
foreetattcn of the City; to prcvAe app:or::at: ;:,;;mJ cover
vegetation for controlled soil erosion, w precor.4 and
whore necc-.:ary. the natural environ:.ent, pe:t u�li:ly .r. ia�tau. a:
where the r_:tural envirov.ont is d.CturbeJ ;,' • .nq -10 QOwrec cf
development; and, to establish standards for utilization of
natural and other materials to achieve dectred screening and
buffering.
:his crdi:::nce sets forth .v:n Leman raquiteow;,ta of 'sndn.a7itw,
zcferest¢t:oa and to— chnica' linitatierc t.: ae.;;;,:.; that U.a
conastent with raaeonable aairter.Qnce ra.Sair:mants on a loni-
term basis and to assure that the results provide an aesthetic
urban ennrowment. To help assure the best possible results,
plans will be prepared by a trained design professional. A
Registered Landscape Architect must be used on projects over
A trained landscape designer may
be used on smaller projects.
. IPr94;tt size can be specifically predetermined or left t0 the
discretion of City Staff with or without a general guideline).
This ordinance is intended to provide standards that allow
flexibility in design and individual site needs. Designers are
encouraged to utilise site landscape elements (i.e.; trees,
shrubs, ground covers, flowers, berms and ground form, fences,
walls, existing topography and vegetation, artforms, and other
similar item) in creative ways that are aesthetically pleasing
yet functional where required. Reviews will include: Choice of
materials, especially plantings, to determine if they are
functionally appropriate for the intended purpose; hardiness;
disease-resistant; compatible choice and mix of materials; do
materials compliment and /or provide pleasing contrast to on -site
:nd off -site conditions to maintain interest; and other issues as
site appropriate. specific site plans may be required to go
beyond the minimum requirements to meet the purpose and objectives
of this ordinance.
II. CENTRAL LAMSCAFE REOUIRENERTS
The quantity of plant materials shown on the landscape plans of
proposed developments shall meet or exceed the minimums as defined
herein.
The City requires landscape treatment of the whole site include
the following elements:
1. The site perimeter.
2. The "entry" focal area(s) of a development (i.e -; major
entry drives, corner areas, signage locations, and other
similar focal points).
3. The parking lot landscape.
4. Screening of mechanical, exterior storage, trash storage, or
visual clutter as identified by the City in the plan review
process.
The plant materials used must meet or exceed the City standards of
size and specie in order to qualify for credit towards the
landscape requirement. Additional plant materials smaller than
required herein may be appropriate and necessary to achieve the
design affect.
Lxisting vegetation preserved on site, which can successfully be
incorporated into the landscape plan should be encouraged and
credited toward the landscape requirement.
III. CALCULATION_QF MY ..F�fF,�i CRTDITg_ AM SIZES
The planting requirement shall be the sum of the following
separ. to requirements. These formulas are only intended as a
method to generate a quantitative performance level and D= a
design instruction. Creativity of design is encouraged to provide
specific solutions.
Tree Calculation
- Business /Industrial /Institutional sites shall contain, at
a minimum, the greater of:
a.) 1 tree required per 40' of site perimeter, or
b.) 1 tree per 1000 square feet of gross building area.
- multi- residential sites shall contain, at a minimum, the
greater of:
a -) 1 tree per dwelling unit, or
b.) 1 tree required per 40' of site perimeter.
2. Entry Plantings - Each major entry point, focal point, etc.
(See Sectiin II, B, 2) into the protect or building shall be
treated with landscape development (trees, shrubs, etc.).
me numerical requirement of plants is offered, but every
development project has at least one such feature, and the
landscape plan shall reflect the proposed treatment. Trees
required on the perimeter calculation are not applicable to
this design feature.
3. Parking Lot Landscape - AS identified in section Iv (A and
D) parking lot islands and screening shall be provided. No
numerical requirement for plants is provided, but use of
canopy trees to provide shade and shrubs to break up the
area are encouraged. The perimeter tree planting
requirement Ux be used to provide trees for this purpose,
but the effectiveness of screening shall be as described in
(Section O).
4. Miscellaneous Screenings - As identified in Section v (Other
Screening) miscellaneous screening shall be provided. No
numerical requirement for plants is provided and the
perimeter tree planting requirement may be used to provide
treas for this purpose but the effectiveness shall be as
described in Section v (Other Screening).
B. PLANT SIBS (NEW) - Plants provided by the developer as credit for
meeting the landscape requirement shall meet the following size
criteria.
1. Deciduous Canopy Trees: 2 }" caliper B s B (at 6" above
ground)
2. Evergreen Trees: 6' high B a B
3. Others:
A. Ornamental or half trees: 1 -3/4" caliper (can
substitute for canopy trees at a 2 for 1 ratio).
b. Other shrubs: No minimum, except that they must meet
the stated purpose (screening, etc.).
4. All plantings shall be indigenous to the appropriate
hardiness zone and physical characteristics of the site.
S. All deciduous trees proposed to meet the minimum
requirements stall be long- lived, hardwood species.
6. The complement of trees fulfilling the minimum requirements
shall typically not be less than 23% deciduous and not less
than 25% coniferous to maintain a mix of plant types.
Any proposed modification to this requirement will consider
the sits specific design solution if site conditions are
deemed appropriate and other functional requirements
(screening, etc.) are met.
C. CREDITS FOR EXISTING MATERIALS - The developer may request credit
for plant materials preserved on site if they have demonstrated
that they have accurately located them by survey, their correct
location shown on the grading plan and that ceas:_es have been
taken to ensure their survival (i.e.; snow fence barrier,
distance, etc.).
Existing trees must conform to the minimum size requirements
(identified in a above) to be credited.
2. Plants must be of approved species as currently recorded by
the City as appropriate materials. Weak wooded and disease
prone species are not suitable for credit.
3. The extent of credit will be based on staff review of data
(plans and narrative) presented by the developer. Criteria
will include type of material, size, quality, location and
extent of site coverage.
D. VARIATION OF PLANT SIZES
1. For all landscape plans, at least lot of the evergreen
and/or deciduous canopy trees must exceed the minimum size
(to 8' high and 31" cal. 8 6 8 respectively) to establish
some diversity in size.
2. For multi - family projects, 20% of the required plants shall
be of the larger sizes. These plants shall be used in the
areas for strategic screening, softening of buildings, focal
point enhancement, adjacent to recreational areas for shade,
etc.
V. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE
A. To avoid undesirable monotony, heat and wind associated with large
Parking lots, such lots shall have lineal and row end internal
landscaped island /traffic delineators in addition to any required
traffic safety islands. Landscape islands shall be at least 5% of
the paved parking lot area in excess of 3000 square feet. A
parking island is considered to be 9' X 18' or 162 square
feet(equivalent of one parking stall), although the shape and
location will be a design option of the developer. minimum width
shall be 6 feet.
S. industrial yard storage, outdoor retail display areas or similar
type areas are exempted from the parking lot island requirement.
C. Laad - ' apirq of parkic.y lot !:.land: shall ncluia . n. ot combination
of rock gulch, lave, shrubs and /or trees. - The intent is to
pro: state, focus or Promote traffic patterns, soften gro:r.3
level views, yet maintain appropriate visibility for safety.
L. Parkins lot =zocnicg shall be provided on the perimeter of any
new parking lot.
1. Screening shall be provided using a combination of shrubs,
evergreen trees, fencing, berming, etc., co minimize the
affect of headlights and reflected light from bumpers,
grills and headlights. Screening must attempt to address at
least 60% of the perimeter where views of the parking lot
coald originate.
2. tffectiveness of the screening shall be 804 opacity year -
round.
3. serming must achieve 30" high to provide 804 opacity on 3'
high screening (berms cannot be used as the only method of
screening. They must be used in combination with other
elements).
4. Plant materials must be spaced no more than 30" apart on
single roes of deciduous shrubs, 48" apart on double
staggered rows of deciduous shrubs, with initial planted
height of at least 2' (spacing may vary or be less subject
to species used).
5. Evergreen trees must be placed no further than 8' apart, to
be counted as screening_
F. all parking lot islands or landscape areas must be separated from
the parking surface by cast in place concrete curbs.
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..cw dcvelop:.eats shall nukes ..yra: dCCiyn erfortz tc f'4 _- Cc _�rv;
a.w ,, g ash of �i age, load.ng, meChiniCal aquipmirt, ar.7 ether 7_cilar are",
from view by the general public or adjacent residential areas. The screening
provisions for parking lots shall be followed except that harming and fencing
height$ must be increased to a minimum of 4' and 6' respectively to screen
these areas. Each site will be evaluated as to its specific needs and
solution.
VI. MOUNDS AM WNS
A. All areas must be finished off with a stable landscape (trees,
shrubs, turf, mulch, etc.) or constructed surface. No site areas
can be left unfinished, subject to erosion.
a. All law areas and drainage swales shall be sodded. At least 1'
width of sod shall be provided adjacent to all paved surfaces or
curbs. Seeding or reseeding is allowed for less visible or large
and remote portions of a site that are unused or subject to future
development. Seed mixes could include prairie grass or other
appropriate low- maintenance mixes.
C. slopes in excess of 3:1 will not be allowed in areas intended for
maintained turf. Slopes of up to 1 }:1 may be allowed with a slope
stabilisation plan approved by the City otherwise terracing and /or
retaining walls will be required.
C. All areas to be law and landscaped shall have a built -in
irrigation system. An irrigation plan shall be required at the
time of obtaining the building permit. This plan shall indicate
the overlapping pattern, head type, eo:trol type and legation,
source of water and connection method.
E. Undisturbed areas cortainino existing :.title natural ve,etaticn
shall be maintained free of foreign or noxious plant materials.
VII_ PERFORMANCE GRARANTCE
A. All plants shall be guaranteed by the developer for one year after
total project acceptance.
D. Irrigation shall be quarantood for one year concurrent with the
plant guarantee. This will assure one winter season with a fall
shut down and spring start -up.
C. The developer shall notify the City prior to total project
ac.:aptance, for City concurrence on the acceptability of the
complete landscape installation. The City shall issue a letter
accepting the installation and therein fixing the date for
guarantee purposes.
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D. The developer shall post a letter of credit with the City for the
complete landscape installation (plants, and irrigation) . The
letter of credit shall be held by the City and used, if necessary,
to effect satisfactory completion of the project for incomplete or
failed work. The value of the letter of credit shall be 125% of
the estimated construction costs for plants, irrigation, mulch and
edgers.
Release of the letter of credit or unused balance shall occur
following the City review of landscape and irrigation just prior
to the expiration of guarantee, providing that the plants are
acceptable and irrigation operable on that date.
VIII
A. landscape plans must be drawn to scale, show all proposed plants,
quantities and sizes, seed /sod areas /limits, etc. The plan(s)
must include the entire project area. Include project name,
developer, designer, architect, dates, existing site conditions
(topography, vegetation, ponding areas or water bodies, utilities,
boundary date, walks, etc.), proposed site conditions, site
lighting, off site conditions approximately 100 feet beyond the
site, and other site conditions that would be expected to affect
landscaping.
B. Supplemental plans, details, notes, cross -- sections, shall be
provided as necessary to demonstrate the design intent, clarify
entry features, and screening.
C. — copies of all plans shall be submitted.
PLYMOUTH ZO NING ORDINANCE
Section 10, Suboi.lsion 8
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PARKING LAYOUT REQUIRED MINIMUM DIMENSIONS (in
FOR 9 -FOOT STALLS AT VARIOUS ANGLES
Dimension Diagram
45 60 75 90
Stali big t�, parailel to aisle-
A
12.7 . _
Stall length of line
B
25.0 22.0 20.0 16.5
Stall depth
C
17.5 19.0 19.5 18.5
Aisle width between stoll lines
0
12.0 16.0 23.0 26.0
Stall depth, interlock
E
15.3 17.5 18.8 16.5
Module, edge of pavement to Interlock
F
44.5 52.5 61.3 63.0
Module, interlocking
G
42.6 51.0 61.0 63.0
Module, interlock to curb face
H
42.5 50.2 58.8 60.5
Bumper overhang (typical)
I
2.0 2.3 2.5 2.5
Offset
O
6.3 2.7 0.5 0.0
Sloe and rear yard setback
K
Residence district: as required for
of parking to lot lire
accessory ouiloing. Non - residence
districts: 20 feet.
Cross aisle, one -way
L
14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
Cross aisle, two -way
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24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0
Front yard setback
M
All R and B Districts: 20 feet
of parking to lot line
Industrial Districts: 50 feet
Setback of parking or drive
N
R -2, R -3 and R -4 Districts: 20 ft.
from principal building
All Non - Residence Districts: 10 ft.
front lot line to drive
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All R and B Districts: 10 feet
(landscape area)
Industrial District: 25 feet
Sloe and rear lot line to drive
P
Residence District: one and two family
(landscape area)
dwellings: 3 feet; other uses: as
required for accessory buildings
Non- Residence Districts: 15 feet
* Required handicap stalls and ramps shall be per State Code.
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TABLE 1 PARKING LOT DESIGN