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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 05 1991 Planning Commission agenda packetD cceme�K 0 pR`ok HERITAGE COMMUNITY TNIX -CV-4 7 189I 1991 2oy> T. P r DECEMBER 5, 1991 7:30 P.M. CALL 70 ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING * 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STAFF AMEN1METf -17 RD 18 PHASES 8:00 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE AMENDMENT WADE ALLISON 8:15 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE DAVID NHBF.NZEN * 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. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 447 -4230 I Fax (612) 447 -4245 0 P :J ;ter,. \ t:5 n�/ HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 9 1991 2091 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1991 The November 7, 1991, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Roseth, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and Associate Planner Sam Lucast. Commissioner Wells was absent. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A correction was made to the minutes under ITEM I, second paragragh, line one, to delete Commissioner Arnold's name in the vote taken, as he was not present for the October 17, 1991, meeting. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Arnold, and Roseth. Commissioner Arnold abstained. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II- SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY - PARKING LOT SITE PLAN REVIEW Bill Rudnicki, Consulting Engineer for the Sioux Community, gave the presentation. Mr. Rudnicki stated that the Sioux Community has purchased approximately 40 acres, formerly the O'Laughlin property which is west of the reservation. The intent is to .install a temporary parking lot. Due to the growth of the gaming industry, parking problems are being experie..zed. The parking lot would match existing grades, erosion control would be implemented and a 3:1 slope would be maintained. The parking lot would be removed after the new facility is operational. Deb Garross presented the information as per planning report of November 7, 1991. The application from the Mdewakanton Sioux Community is to construct a temporary 304 car parking lot. The parking lot is located in the A -1 Agricultural Zoning District. The Planning Commission does have the authority to grant a variance from the requirements of the Ordinance, as outlined in Section 7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variance since it would improve a currently unsafe situation and would not be detrimental to the abutting property owners nor to the public at large and is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1991 PAGE 2 Comments from the Commissioners were on: lighting, grading, close proximity to the Bingo Hall, possibility of parking lot becoming permanent, and annexation of subject property into Sioux Community. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO GRANT APPROVAL OF THE PARKING LOT TO THE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY TO CONSTRUCT A 304 CAR TEMPORARY PARKING LOT ON NW1 /4 OF SW1 /4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 115N, RANGE 22 W. RATIONALE BEING THE CONSTRUCTION WOULD IMPROVE AN UNSAFE CONDITION, REASONABLE DEVIATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. THE LAND WILL BECOME TRUST LAND WITHIN 4 -8 MONTHS AND AS SUCH WILL NO LONGER BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCES, AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Roseth, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III PAT O'KEEFE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Pat O'Keefe, 15191 Fairlawn Shores Trail SE, stated he is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a two family dwelling. The design of the house is unique as it does not resemble the typical duplex style. The applicant will be living in the upper level and his parents would live in the lower walk -out level. Sam Lucast presented the information as per planning report of November 7, 1991. The subject site is located in two different zones. The southern portion is C -1 Conservation and the northern portion is R -1 Urban Residential. When a parcel is divided by two zones, the Ordinance allows it to be used for any use within 50 feet of the division. Duplexes are allowed as Conditional Uses in the R -1 Zoning District. The applicant has designed the house plans to compliment the site and is not the normal appearance of a duplex. The unit will be owner occupied. Staff recommends approval of the application with conditions. Robert Preussler, 16350 Park Ave. asked for clarification of the location of the proposed duplex. Margaret Busse, 4350 Dakota St. questioned the duplex and stated that she would like to see one home built on the lot. Corinne Gormley, 16048 West Ave. had questions on the building envelope in reference to the 30 foot setback. Rich Rybeck, 16no0 Sunfish Trail, asked for clarification on the location of the conservation district boundary and owner occupied status for future owners. Patrick O'Keefe, 15191 Fairlawn Shores Trail, stated he is co -owner with his parents, and that the plan is designed so that the duplex can be converted to a single family unit, he also questioned recommended staff restriction on house value. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1991 PAGE 3 Comments from the Commissioners were on: driveway location and turn around on driveways, owner living quarters, house valuation, landscape plan, impressive plans, lighting plans, and off - street parking for four vehicles. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1/2 ACRE LOT MW OF COUNTY ROAD 21 AND WEST AVENUE, AS IT EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM SIZE LOT REQUIREMENT OF 15,000 SQUARE FEET, IS LOCATED BETWEEN R -1 AND R -3 ZONES THUS ALLOWING A TRANSITION AREA ON THIS PARCEL, THE SITE IS WOODED ON ALL SIDES AND SERVES AS A BUFFER TO ROADS AND ADJACENT HOMES, THE DUPLEX AS PROPOSED IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE RECOMMENDED: 1. THE DUPLEX MUST BE OWNER OCCUPIED. 2. A PARKING PLAN BE SUBMITTED TO STAFF TO INCLUDE A TURNAROUND FOR BOTH DRIVEWAYS, 90 DEGREE ANGLE EXITS, AND STAFF REVIEW DRIVEWAY RELATIVE TO DAKOTA STREET. 3. BUILDING VALUE SHOULD BE ABOVE THE AVERAGE VALUE OF HOMES IN THE AREA. 4. LANDSCAPING PLAN BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BUILDING PERMIT TO BE REVIEWED BY STAFF. 5. THE PLAT PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL BE AN EXHIBIT AND BUILDING PLANS SHALL BE SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL. Vote taken signified ayes, by Kedrowski, Roseth, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Recess called at 9:20 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M. Discussion followed on the DeVos site line study made by Bruce Loney, Assistant City Engineer, stating that the sight distance problem is caused by the slope of Mr. Caruso's driveway, the vertical curve of Lakeside Avenue, and a utility box adjacent to the north of the Caruso driveway, and not the location of the DeVoss home. The Commissioners accepted the letter. Russell DeVoss, Roy Clay and Jay Caruso were notified of this decision. Comprehensive Plan Workshop is scheduled for January 25, 1992. Additional information will be sent later. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Ar,iold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Tape of meeting on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Sam Lucast Assistant City Planner Acting Recording Secretary IT HERITAGE COMMUNY 9 1841 1991 20291 U PR, 1,1, "CP02PC" PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PRESENTER: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING: X YES NO DATE: DECEMBER 5, 1991 HISTORY / BACKGROUND The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the addition of several policies to the transportation component of the Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan. Attached to this memo find a copy of the existing transportation plan. Proposed language is illustrated by upper case letters and 3s underscored. City Manager, David Unmacht will be making a formal presentation to the Planning Commission to provide background information and to describe the proposed amendment. The City has been involved with the Metropolitan Council for several months in order to resolve outstanding issues relative to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge and interchange. In short, the Metropolitan Council believes that the interchange which would allow Prior Lake citizens direct access to the new bridge crossing, is inconsistent with their MDIF Metropolitan Development Investment Framework. The Met Council is concerned that the interchange is located in the rural service area and that there will be premature development pressure on adjacent lands if the interchange is constructed. The City's of Shakopee and Prior Lake have worked diligently with the Met Council for several months in order to resolve their concerns. The attached document and proposed amendments have been written in order to mitigate the concerns of the Met Council. The Metropolitan Council has indicated that the interchange could be approved provided the City prohibit additional direct land access to C.R. 18, prohibit additional roadway intersections to C.R. 18 and restrict development of access highways to the C.R. 18 and the Shakopee Bypass. The proposed amendments set forth the language and policies to meet the aforementioned intent. The Met Council wants to protect its metropolitan investment and requires the City's of Prior Lake and Shakopee to amend their comprehensive plans in order to do so. A formal presentation with background information will be provided at the public hearing from David Unmacht and Horst Graser. The recommendation from staff is to approve the amendments as proposed and forward that recommendation to the City Council. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax 61214474245 "CP02P1" TRANSPORTATION November 26, 1991 Thoroughfares Prior Lake's proposed thoroughfare plan reflects the constraints of the Metropolitan Systems Statement and the functional system of the Scott County Transportation Plan. This plan accepts essentially the functional classification system as proposed by the two above mentioned jurisdictions. The Metropolitan System Statement calls for a plan consistent with Prior Lake's classification in the development framework. ACCORDING TO THE mesota River. A transportation network will be emphasizes north -south transportation routes. The 1973 Comprehensive Plan contained an aggressively expansionist bias consistent with the successful campaign to secure the Metropolitan Sewer Interceptor from Blue Lake Treatment Plant. The plan suggests a community of up to 30,000 people supported by an extensive industrial and commercial base. The transportation system recommended was sufficiently ample to link Prior Lake with the surrounding region as well as to provide for internal circulation. With minor variation, it was consistent with the Scott County 1985 Plan which also indicated large scale urban development within the City. The population projections currently in use suggest more modest development and along with it, the need for fewer major streets. The Metropolitan Systems Statement for Prior Lake indicates a need for minor arterials and collector streets rather than the more elaborate system ideitified in the former Comprehensive Plan. By definition, minor arterials provide medium to short trip service between subregions and activity centers within subregions at moderate to lower speeds. They provide access to principal and intermediate arterials, other minor arterials and collectors and maintain restricted direct access. Collectors provide collector and distribution service at low speeds between neighborhoods and major non - residential land use. They provide access to minor arterials, other collectors, local streets and adjoining land. Three minor arterials serving the traditional streets and adjoining land. Three minor arterials serving the traditional center of Prior Lake include S.T.H. 13, C.S.A.H. 21 and C.S.A.H. 23. The north and west edges of the community are served by C.S.A.H. 42 and C.S.A.H. 17 respectively. Collectors serving central Prior Lake are Franklin Trail, C.S.A.H. 44 and Pleasant - West Streets which connect with C.S.A.H. 21 and C.R. 83 north of the lakes. The west side of the City will be served by C.S.A.H. 12. It appears that there may be some need to shift the emphasis of certain county roads as well as to add several miles of collector streets. one basic community transportation need is the development of continuity between collector streets within developing neighborhoods. Prior Lake transportation services have suffered since few neighborhoods are provided with access other than FROM S.T.H. 13. The existing transportation system in Northern Scott County is a result of a combination of decisions made in both public and private sectors over a period of several decades. _PRIOR _ LARE IS 4 i n� I Freestanding Grovth Centers POLICIES 43. Emphasize the living /working /shopping opportunities within Freestanding Growth Centers by providing good internal transit service as warranted by these activities. A review of regional goals and policies may be helpful in developing a transportation system for Prior Lake. Because it is a freestanding growth center in the rural service area, transportation policies 43 through 46 must be emphasized as follows: 44. Ensure accessibility to the urbanized area by: a. providing scheduled public transit or para- transit service between the freestanding cities and the nearest major center or Metro Center; b. encouraging car pools, van pools, subscription bus, etc. especially for work trips; C. emphasizing public expenditures for metropolitan highways on safety and operational improvements, rather than increased capacity. Rural Service Area POLICIES 45. Highways that interconnect the Metropolitan Area with outstate communities may be improved to accommodate projected intrastate travel but access should only be provided to Freestanding Growth Centers and Rural Town Centers. 46. The rural roadway system should be planned and designed with primary emphasis upon the transporting of rural products to the urban market and the delivery of goods and services to the farming communities. The Functional Classification System prepared for Prior Lake as part of the Metropolitan Systems Statement parallels the 1973 Thoroughfare Plans with specific exceptions: - The systems statement does not show Highway 13 rerouted west of Spring Lake. - The systems statement shows County Road 21 as a collector rather than as a secondary arterial. - The systems statement indicates that both Spring Lake Road and 170th Street are collectors rather than arterials. The existing Scott County Thoroughfare Plan includes the following proposals: - Replacement of the Savage Railroad Bridge by a new facility constructed as an extension of County Road 27. - construction of a Shakopee By -Pass. - Upgrading and extending County State Aid Highway 42 to connect with Truck Highway 41 at U.S. 169 as part of an "outer ring freeway" for the metropolitan area. - Relocation of Trunk Highway 13 from its present location to the west side of Spring Lake. 3 - Creation of three north -south arterials in addition to Trunk Highway 13. Extending and straightening the alignment of County Road 89 between Highway 101 and C.S.A.H. 42. b. Extending C.S.A.H. 21 northward from C.S.A.H. 42 to the east of Dean Lake to Highway 101. Rerouting C.S.A.H. 12 along the railroad right -of -way and connecting directly with C.S.A.H. 21. Implementation of the above proposals has been minor since their origination by the County in 1972. Some of the significant actions and /or proposals made since the Comprehensive Plan include: - Savage Railroad Bridge was closed in January of 1977. - Bloomington Ferry Bridge was reopened with a temporary replacement in January of 1978. - U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 101 Minnesota River crossing was improved in 1977 without an increase in traffic lanes. - County State Aid Highway 42 between County State Aid Highway 27 and the County line has been improved and lanes increased from two to four. - A County Road 41 Bridge and a Trunk Highway 169 Bridge have been recommended for construction and an Environmental Impact Statement is being prepared. As early as the 1950's work began on ways to forecast the transportation needs of the Metropolitan Area. The methodologies explored resulted in a series of travel model utilizing computers. The traffic assignment zones created for this purpose continue to be used as more detailed information becomes available. Prior Lake has five traffic assignment zones which it shares with adjoining municipalities including one which is divided by the lake of Prior Lake. TAZ's 981 and 982 are shared with Shakopee, TAZ 985 is shared with Savage and TAZ's 989 and 990 are shared with Spring Lake Township. The core data sets provided by the transportation staff of the Metropolitan Council include household, population and employment data for each traffic assignment zone. The Prior Lake portion of each TAZ is tabulated below based upon population projections outlined in the Land Use Plan. It is clear that TAZ 982 will continue to be the center of Prior Lake activity by the year 2000. It is expected to contain 601 of the City population and 801 of the employment. Following the year 2000, TAZ's 989 and 990 will expand in population and TAZ 982A will expand in employment. The population growth will be encouraged in the orderly annexation area of Spring Lake Township and employment opportunities will be provided as the industrial land reserve at the intersection of County Roads 21 and 42 begins the process of development. The plan for thoroughfares reflect both the data forecasts for the Prior Lake portion of the Traffic Assignment Zones and anticipated development activity beyond the year 2000. The are influenced strongly by the Scott County Comprehensive Plan which emphasizes certain rights -of -way more strongly than does the Functional Classification System in the Prior Lake Systems Statement. The latter, for example, contains no intermediate Arterials, and certainly no indication that Trunk Highway 13 ultimately should be removed from the urban cluster south and east of Prior Lake. In this plan, certain collectors have been added where none were previously indicated. Expected Households, Population and Employment by 2000 within Prior Lake Traffic Assignment Zones TAZ Households Population Employment 981 70 200 0 982A 1,170 3,500 150 9828 2,430 7,300 700 985 500 1,500 50 989 270 800 50 990 830 2,500 50 TOTALS 5,270 15,800 1,000 Traffic Volumes - Minor Arterials 1978 ADT 2000 ADT County 42 County 17 - County 21 1500 2400 County 21 - Crest Avenue 2150 3900 Crest Avenue - Lois Avenue 2600 6000 Lois Avenue - Highway 13 3600 7000 County 17 County 42 - County 282 1850 3000 County 282 - Highway 13 950 1600 State Highway 13 County 282 - County 81 4100 6600 County 81 - 170th Street 5000 8000 170th Street - County 23 7900 12700 County 23 - County 12 9900 15900 County 12 - County 44 10300 16500 County 44 - Boudin Street 11200 18000 Boudin Street - County 42 9700 15600 County 23 Highway 13 - County 8 2450 4000 County 21 County 42 - County 83 1150 1900 County 83 - West Avenue 1850 3000 West Avenue 2200 3600 Colorado Street - Highway 13 3600 5800 County 12 Highway 13 - County 27 3300 • Approximates an annual increase of 33 Functional Classification Svstem The system of thoroughfares in Prior Lake is comprised of three types of facilities. The following describes the function and characteristics of each. A. Minor Arterials - They are designed to accommodate medium to short trips at moderate speeds. They also connect neighborhoods, subregions, and activity centers within the urban area. Access is limited to other arterials and collectors. Direct land access to minor arterials is limited; however, they are suitable for local transit trips. B. Collectors - These streets collect and distribute traffic to the arterial system generally at low speeds. They connect neighborhoods within and between subregions. Access includes minor arterials, other collectors, local streets, and direct land access. They are also designated for local transit trips. C. Local Streets - They are designated to accommodate short trips at low speeds. They collect and distribute traffic by connecting blocks within neighborhoods and specific activities within other land use areas. Access includes collectors, other local streets and direct land access. Minor arterials include a proposed rerouting of Trunk Highway 13 in a north -south orientation to the west of Spring Lake, existing Trunk Highway 13, County Road 12/21 and County Road 23. The rerouting of Trunk Bighway 13, which would be accomplished by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is not likely to take place until after the year 2000. Projected traffic volumes from the south are not anticipated to greatly increase during the next 20 years, whereas local traffic will increase to the point of significantly slowing through traffic with the addition of additional traffic control devices. Long Range relief can be achieved by utilizing existing rights -of -way of County 17 and 83 northwest of Spring Lake. In the long range view, this road will become a second link between Prior lake and urban development in the Twin Cities by way of the proposed Minnesota River crossing in Shakopee. A more immediate connection will be available on County 42 as improvements are extended westward by Scott County. Additional right -of -way and increased traffic lanes are already being utilized within the City of Savage. Similar improvements within Prior Lake will link the entire community with the Twin Cities by means of Interstate 35 at Burnsville Center. A four lane facility is anticipated for both of these minor arterials. The remaining minor arterials will be two lane facilities to be constructed and maintained by Scott County. Existing Trunk Highway 13 would be added to the County Road System as an exchange for the county roads that will provide the future alignment for relocated Trunk Highway 13. Another significant change in the system of minor arterials is the proposal for County Road 21 to approximate the right -of -way of the abandoned railroad, connecting directly with County Road 12 at the Trunk Highway 13 intersection. Because space for this road is limited within the downtown, all future development will be required to observe a set back of 60 from its center line. A. Minor Arterials 1. County Road 42 - County Road 42 is a paved two lane highway scheduled to become a four lane divided highway on a 120 foot wide right -of -way. The right -of -way width will provide space for a raised median and turn slots. It is the only direct east -west thoroughfare which traverses the City. No direct access to or from single family lots will be permitted. Intersections with local roads will be permitted. Intersections with local roads will be controlled by cross - street stop signs. Intersections with other minor arterials will be signalized. 2. Proposed Highway 13 By -Pass - The proposed by -pass is a long range thoroughfare which will approximate the alignments of collectors County 17 i 83 plus four miles of new right -of -way in the area which separates them. It will be a four lane divided highway on a 120 foot right -of -way. Currently County 17 is a two lane paved road whereas County 83 is two lanes but not paved. Direct land access will be limited and no direct access will be permitted from single family use. Intersections with other minor arterials will be signalized and both local and collector streets shall include stop signs at intersections. 3. Existing Highway 13 - Currently Highway 13 is a two lane paved thoroughfare which includes direct access control and signalized intersections for the two major business districts. It is the primary spine connecting all existing development in Prior Lake. Traffic volumes are projected to increase by three percent per year over the next 20 years. At some point beyond the year 2000, through traffic will be directed to the west and north Of the lakes. Continued access limitation and signalized intersections for other minor arterials will be mandatory. It will remain a two lane facility. 4. County 12 and 21 - The existing two lane paving does not directly connect and provides no limits on access. Future improvements will feature a direct linking of these routes through the Central Neighborhood along the abandoned railroad right -of -way. An 80 foot wide right -of -way will be necessary to add frontage lanes through existing development and a separate lane for bicycle trails. A11 access shall be controlled utilizing cross - street stops and traffic signals at intersections with other minor arterials. 5. County 23 - An existing two lane paved thoroughfare providing access to the south with very limited increases in traffic anticipated. Access limitations are not anticipated. B. collector Streets Collector Streets are designed to collect traffic from local streets and direct it to the arterial street system. Collectors will be designed to include 80 foot rights -of -way with 44 feet devoted to paving. Direct land access is possible but local street intersections will be spaced to minimize the number of four -way stops. 1. Franklin Trail 2. 160th Street 3. 170th Street - County Road 81 - Northwood Road 4. Duluth Avenue 5. Crest Avenue - South of County Road 42 6. County 83 7. County 17 Some additions to the Functional Classification System involve Northwood Road, Crest Avenue south of County 42 and Duluth Avenue. The addition of Duluth Avenue recognizes an existing pattern which will become more extensively used as development moves north of the lakes. The linking of 170th Street and Northwood Road is intended to remove through traffic from Spring Lake Park and to connect the west neighborhoods within the proposed urban districts. Similarly the Crest Avenue connection to County Road 21 will provide access between the two north neighborhoods and the proposed industrial land reserve. Local Streets Local Streets collect and distribute traffic between developed land and the system of collectors and arterials. They provide access to the properties which abut them. Local Street design is carefully reviewed by the Staff, Planning Commission and City Council to determine compliance with the City Subdivision Regulations. Transportation improvements to be undertaken by Prior Lake during the next five years include one collector and three local streets. Improvement cost for the collector will be shared between the developer of the adjoining subdivision and the assignment of gas tax revenues. One of the local streets will be paid entirely through assessments while the other two will be financed partially through assessments and the rest through the general fund. The relative proportion of shared cost is calculated for each project. Proposed Transportation Improvements 1980 - 84 Cost Year Type Facility From To 170,000 1980 Collector Crest Ave C.R. 42 S.P. Beach 60,000 1981 Local Vine St STH 13 Tower 40,000 1981 Local Walker St Dakota Pleasant 30,000 1982 Local Pleasant Ave Main STH 13 Pedestrian and Bicycle System Pedestrian links are recommended along the abandoned railroad right -of -way. There may be some crowding of pedestrian space close to the central business area, since the minor arterial comprised of County Roads 12 and 21 will utilize the same alignment. It is possible to accommodate both since they serve different community functions. The pedestrian transportation proposal should encourage more walking and the use of bicycles. Several community facilities including the downtown, Lakefront Park and both industrial areas, are located along this proposed path. Other pedestrian and bike paths are recommended along the entire major street system. The collector and arterial trails connect all areas of the City and are conveniently located to provide suitable alternatives to travel by automobile. Mass Transit According to the Transportation System Management Plan, it would be feasible to build lane capacity to handle peak -hour travel by cars. Mass transit is an alternative which diverts the auto driver into a passenger. Prior Lake is a Free Standing Growth Center with recommended policies emphasizing the living /working /shopping opportunities within the City, augmented by scheduled public transit between free standing cities and nearby major centers and encouraging car pools and van pools for work trips. Mass transit service to Prior Lake before 1990 is not a high priority item and no fixed transit facilities are planned. 10 Prior Lake is presently being served by a MTC bus route with trips once each morning and evening. However, the rider participation is improving with more and more people making use of the service daily. A major complaint by interested riders is that the bus route does not correspond with major job centers. In 1977, the MTC erected the first passenger shelter adjoining Brooksville Shopping Center. A second shelter was established at Dakota Street and Highway 13 in 1979. Analyzing metres mass transit policies with respect to Prior Lake, reveals several important factors. First, Prior Lake has few jobs which forces people to commute. It is then evident that the transportation habits of Prior Lake residents must change in the future. The City will encourage this change by providing parking areas for car pooling and van pooling. In addition, alternate passenger shelter sites with adequate parking facilities need to be provided. without this activity, Prior Lake's dependence on the auto could restrain future growth as energy becomes scarce and expensive. The geographic location and size of Prior Lake could possibly be an economic deterrent for local or private mass transit systems. Prior Lake's population is relatively sparse lacking both concentrations of people and shopping areas. Local mass transit could become a reality if conditions forced people to work and shop within the City. The City will incorporate facilities for public transit in the design of neighborhood commercial and industrial developments. Major activity centers will be connected with residential neighborhoods by safe pedestrian and bicycle paths. Aviation Prior Lake is classified as a seaplane lake and currently two planes utilize the lake throughout the summer. Because residential development will soon encompass the lake, future seaplane operations may pose a hazard. The City will continue to monitor seaplane use of the Lake, and request review of Seaplane operations by the Aeronautics Division of Minnesota Department of Transportation on a periodic basis. Flying Cloud and Lakeville airports range between 5 and 15 miles from Prior Lake. Of the two, Flying Cloud is a more accessible facility to residents of the community. Prior Lake includes one publicly owned water tower which measures 115.5' in height. It is situated on the highest land within the urban service limits of the City. There are no existing or planned structures which are 200 feet in height. Furthermore, the City has no plans to permit such structures in the future. The City is aware of the Minnesota Department of Aeronautics Rule 14 MCAR. 1.3009 Criteria for determining obstructions to air navigation. The existing zoning ordinance requires a special use permit for any structures exceeding 35 feet in height. 11 S 112 SEC. 24 T 115 R 22 CITY IN 6MAMO E CITY O MAN E N Q ICY: LWD 4i8 DRIDM\TOH:Open Syae. llurY SarN:e Am lAxlxG CIA[IIPIGTON: M1..1plaV WN 41. Cwennpn OAIVi�AN wDmxD xoMe � pR,fj HERITAGE COMMUNITY 9r�UW , r; r 1891 1991 209> r. r� "CP02P1" CITY OF PRIOR LAKE NOTICE OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT You are hereby notified that the City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E., on Monday, December 16, 1991 at 7:35 P.M. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider proposed amendments to the Transportation Plan of the Prior Lake, Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan. The amendments proposed have been requested by the Metropolitan Council in order to address their concerns relative to access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge and interchange. The amendments proposed would add several transportation policies that pertain to development adjacent to the County Road 18 Corridor. The policy statements are summarized as follows: 1. A policy to prohibit additional direct land access to County Road 18. The purpose of this policy would be to prevent premature development along the County Road 18 Corridor. 2. A policy to prohibit additional roadway intersections to County Road 18 until the area adjacent to it becomes part of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area approved by the Metropolitan Council. The purpose of this amendment is to foster planned, orderly and contiguous growth. 3. A policy to restrict the development of access highways to County Road 18 and the Shakopee Bypass, unless the construction is part of the planned urban expansion of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and approved by the Metropolitan Council. The purpose of this amendment 1s to avoid premature urban investments in the rural service area. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this hearing. The City Council will accept oral and or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, cont ct th City �Manager's Office at 447 -4230. Horst 11 Director of PV nning To be published in the Prior Lake American on Monday, December 2 and 9, 1991. 4629 Dakota St. SE. Prim Lake. Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (6121447 4230 1 Fax (612) 447 -4245 CITY OF PRIOR IAKE BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE /COUNTY ROAD i8 INTERCHANGE PACKET OF INFORMATION May, 1991 TO: Prior Lake American From: Mayor Lee Andren and City Councilmembers Date: April 16, 1991 RE: Guest Editorial: Bloomington Ferry Bridge /County Road 16 Interchange We are taking this opportunity through the Prior Lake American to inform you, the citizens of Prior Lake, of a recent decision of the Metropolitan Council which has EXCLUDED PRIOR LAKE RESIDENTS from safe and direct access to the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge. We feel this decision will place residents at risk during rush hour traffic, seriously undermine our safety improvements on Highway 13, and materially affect our community's economic future. On April 11, 1991 the Metropolitan Council (an appointed body charged with Twin Cities metropolitan area planning) voted to DELETE the paving of the southbound loop and northbound ramp of the County Road 16 Bloomington Ferry Bridge interchange, rendering them unusacle. This loop and ramp would have provided Prior Lake residents with direct access to the new bridge. The primary concern of the Metropolitan Council and their staff is their fear that a portion of the rural service area located between Shakopee and Savage may experience premature urban development pressure. This is a legitimate concern, however, at the April 9 hearing, the Metropolitan Council Systems Committee members were repeatedly told by the cities of Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake and Scott County that we all shared this concern and were willing to do whatever was necessary to restrict urban development in that area. We pointed out that the Metropolitan Council itself had great authority to prevent development by not authorizing the cities to provide urban services to the area. This was all to no avail. Not only did the Metropolitan Council appear to have little trust in our ability to keep our word and restrict development, it appeared they had little confidence in themselves to do so. Our 11,500 plus residents (not to mention Savage and Shakopee area residents) have been effectively precluded from full access to the proposed new river crossing as a result of this action. Replacement of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge is scheduled to start construction this summer. Now after all the years, work, and money the residents of Prior Lake and surrounding communities have invested to make this bridge a reality, the Metropolitan Council has "pulled the rug" out from under us. Prior Lake residents will be forced by this action to access the bridge in an unsafe, round -about manner. The bottom line is this: In 1994 when this bridge project is completed after an expenditure of $114,000,000, the possibility exists that the residents of our city will be worse off than they are now. This is unacceptable. Prior Lake's City Council and staff will be doing all we can to secure the safe and direct access to which you as taxpayers are entitled and have anticipated for so long. We need your help to do this, IT IS URGENT that you contact the following elected and appointed officials who have supported the project and let them know you are concerned about this situation and want their help. Governor Arne Carlson, 296 -3391; Senator Terry Johnston, 296 -4123; Representative Becky Kelso, 296 -1072; County Commissioner Dick Underferth, 447 -6086; Representative Jim Ramstad 881 -4600; Senator Dave Durenberger 370 -3382; Senator Paul Wellstone 645 -0323 and Bonnie Featherstone 890 -0889. Please also contact the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Council, Mary Anderson, who plays a leading role in this issue, 291 -6359. The Metropolitan Council was presented with a rare opportunity to exercise leadership and join the state, federal, county and local officials who have decided to be part of the solution to this critical transportation issue. By choosing not to do so they have become part of the problem. on Monday, April 15, we directed our staff to prepare a strategic plan on an aggressive ten point solution to addressing this critical problem. We will be finalizing and implementing this plan within the days ahead. If you would like more information or have questions regarding this issue, or would like to volunteer your time, please contact Mayor Lee Andren at 445 -7441. Lee Andren, Mayor John Fitzgerald, Councilmember Doug Larson, Councilmember Carol Scott, Councilmember Gene White, Councilmember EXECUTIVE SUMMARY All jurisdictions agree with the Metropolitan Council Staff's concern to restrict premature urban development in the rural service area. our goal is the same as that of the Metropolitan Council. It is the means by which this goal can be realized in which we share a difference of opinion. .... Prior Lake is referenced in the Metropolitan Council Staff's report as a free standing growth center. Although that statement is technically correct, for all practical purposes Prior Lake is no longer a free standing growth center. In addition, the City of Savage recently received MUSA line extension approval to their western boundary, thus making adjacent Prior Lake and Savage's MUSA line boundaries at CR 42 and T.H. 13. .... Full access to the existing Bloomington Ferry Bridge via County Road 18 and Trunk Highway 101 is available with the existing bridge. The recommendation of the Metropolitan Council staff effectively results in a worse condition for approximately ten to seventeen thousand vehicles in the future with the new $114,000,000 project. The Metropolitan Council staff's report recommends that "the location and design of CSAH 18 between the Shakopee bypass and I -494, with the exception of pavement of the southbound loop and northbound ramp providing direct access between CSAH 18 and new County Road 18 south of the bypass in Shakopee, be approved ". This almost begs the question of approval by recognizing the importance of the entire project except the pavement of the southbound loop and northbound ramp. .... The Scott County Transportation Coalition and its activities over the past five years have been supported by a broad base of communities and organizations in the entire southwestern portion of the State of Minnesota. .... The communities of Savage and Prior Lake over the past years, in anticipation of the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge, have made resource allocation and planning decisions based on its construction and ultimate opening. A decision to not provide a complete interchange will compound the already significant problems on I -35W, and State Highways 13 and Highway 101. A complete interchange will provide for a safe and efficient means of transportation for between ten and seventeen thousand vehicles per day in the future. One at -grade railroad crossing will be removed with this interchange. A complete interchange at the Bloomington Ferry Bridge is one part of Scott County's overall transportation plan. With the Bloomington Ferry Bridge proposed for northern Scott County, correlations have been made with development which has occurred in northern Dakota County during the 1980's. We do not believe that we will duplicate the expansive growth in northern Dakota County for at least three reasons. ... The citizens of northern Scott County have been working diligently over the past five years, some as long as thirty years, for the successful completion of the Shakopee Bypass and Bloomington Ferry Bridge. It is conceivable that the impact of the Metropolitan Council's decision would be widely regarded as tragic. PROJECT STAGING POSSIBLE BREAKDOWN wo 0 a oo red.ral Dio ... 91 .... , F F.4 ... I D.wo..Halo. STAGE F.". STAGE STAGE Z 1 STAGE 2- AGE � AA �A"dfl CITYOFEDENPRAIRIE PRO OSED BLOOMINGTO I MRS BRIDGE vs CRY OF RLOONCINGTON 0 - uk. PROJECT LAYOUT 1 7 C.S.A.1 1. 18 OVER THE MINNESOTA RIVER PHASE ONE 'A" ;.s' H I G H W A Y December 21, 1990 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FRCGRAH T`.e foil-win; empl ^ were recognized for - years of service w: Scctt Ccunty: 5 YEARS Robert Fanner Kevin Hanson Lucy Pexa ?at Sircvy Margaret Vikla 6 YEARS Brad Larson Pat Madden Dann.ie Steffen Darrell swartwcod 7 YEARS Roger Schoentauer 9 YEARS Joe Kane Joan Sticha 10 YEARS Jim Hentges 20 YEARS Shirley Laabs 25 YEARS Bill Schmokel 30 YEARS Jim Pieper CONGRATULATIONS!!! :..d:ine :aa.mr.c I:. 1190 a Caatias Ca mhe follawin9 a. -O clt Y. aaa C.lta C.a.1. Ialurlu. Flexible spendia9 Accounts Life ins ataaca Medical I"...... A... return the 'medical Iasuranc• P71.112 Grata a eau:• fom to Pl rat nnal ].PC. At y. caroee to ncu ve tae 355 lu.P sue Daryr.:. H I G H L I G H T S CSAH IUBLOOHINGTON FERRY BRIDGE with the recent announcement of 59.68 Million in Federal Discretionary funding for the Bloomington Ferry Bridge project, Stage I construction is anticipated for a June, 1991 contract letting. stage I consists of construction of a 3 -span steel plate girder bridge over the main channel of the Minnesota River. also included will be environmental and erosion control work between existing TH 101 and Old Shakopee Foad. Total cont. - act prize is estimated at 5:2.1 Million. Issue IS The estimated cost for Phase 1 cccstructicn (Shakopee Bypass to 10-'nd Street) is S113.9 Mil' -ion, as shown. below. At present, 545.08 million in funds have been obligated. Possible staging of Phase 1 construction is shown on the back. The actual staging will depend on funding ava:labi'Ity and type of fending (certain Federal monies can only be expended on specific portions of the Project). It is anticipated that some of tae stages will ba combined in a 3oint letting and all construction be completed by the end c. 1999. b c:SacM roa: ec::a.a l :el.uur! :s :.10 1.r0 rr!.:itn r: a::ea:0n • ::::an 0..r ).:o r::::an so,:h Soy :] >ppraac.:u• 3:' ' Ya ::n >Ppra c :lS• • I' 9:. e . :C Sl baser -e::ao 3:.'0 r1_..an Cra:'o nn0 i bat:a:a :n, q : ,av: r: a; ec: 9::I. 90 :dn [loom ca' -an rice - t are ;e :ecr. :_a - :! a: lr.;r n9 • Tx :1 :. :aes r_ -atGe ae :SAN 18 -1 saxr as 3Y a;a pas act :oa IScC >PP:acn. are ::32: 9:: oe Idt of :aN Se rc: c0 ADD rc.c ai MSTS /RIMING 9.tJ.Cld 9n :.ct rJ'mna :9::GA:ID Fvra Fade:a: Ganocs :rem :gn Pone f :5.g1 M::::on Fade ra: 0:a-. e..aear! Fuda 9. i3 State Grant C.0 ri ":on Scot_ : :=t7 A6al'Sion Tu - ^0 •- - -- (5500,000 /Tr.. 3959 -19931 , Su0 -Total G0::0at4d FuadS $45.09 Million MnSC: rVNO3 r.d. :.l funds 559. :s Million star. Grand 1.17 Million 0.ercapin County 4.21 Million Scat: County I:a .1ddiclan to Ah113 131 4.'11 r• _en Sub -TOCai rtapoaed Fur." 9 99.81 Minion Total rutd:n9 31:1.90 Million• •• Al of 0.c.at.0 1, L990 - male I rT E R R Y C H R I S T R A S E V E R Y 0 :1 E : CITY COUNCIL STRATEGY i. Staff will continue efforts to work with the Metropolitan Council, especially District 14 Representative, Bonnie Featherstone, and Metropolitan Council staff. 2. City staff shall attempt to secure from the Metropolitan council, in writing, identification of the specific changes that must occur in order for the loop and ramp to be paved, and a written commitment from the Council that if these changes occur they will take action to overturn their initial decision. 3. Staff will organize an effort to include the City Council, staff and local citizens to participate ari press politically through active and direct communication with elected and appointed officials the great need for complete, safe and direct access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. 4. Staff to secure a commitment from other jurisdictions to support our position and request their help, aid and assistance in accomplishing this common objective. Staff shall contact the Mdewakanton Sioux community to seek their support and assistance for this objective. 5. Communicate with our citizens about this problem. Begin with an open letter to the citizens of prior Lake from the Mayor and City Council informing them of the situation and requesting their help in communicating with elected and appointed officials. 6. Staff will organize a meeting with our elected representatives and appointed officials to request their help in rectifying the situation. 7. The Metropolitan Council indicated they will reconsider their decision within two years. Endeavor to move the two year timeframe up. The sooner the process is begun, the better off we will be. 8. Staff shall nobilize our Highway 13 Task Force so they know the Metropolitan Council staff proposal has jeopardized their hard work on improving the safety of Highway 13. Convey to them that their assistance is needed in contacting elected and appointed officials so that we don't return to the dangers which existed previously on Highway 13. 9. The City Council is concerned over the impact the Metropolitan Council's decision will have on our investment and infrastructure. we have considerable dollars invested in infrastructure in anticipation of the bridge and safe access to the bridge. Council directs the City attorney to research the possibility of litigation to determine whether or not some of that investment is recoverable in the event we are denied complete, safe and direct access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Also to determine if the action of the Metropolitan Council was within their appropriate legal framework. 10. Consider instituting legislative changes through our elected officials. Discuss with them the feasibility or practicality of a "bill" to be introduced whicn would effectively over rule the Metropolitan Council's decision. GOVERNOR Governor Arne Carlson Office of the Governor 130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 296 -3391 STATE SENATOR Senator Terry Johnston 151 State Office Buiilding St. Paul, MN 55155 -1298 Phone: (W) 296 -4123 (H) 445 -7447 STATE REPRESENTATIVE D1Str1Ct 36 Representative Becky Kelso 329 State Office Building Phone: (W) 296 -1072 St. Paul, MN 55155 -1298 U. S. SENATORS Senator Dave Durenberger 12 S. 6th Street Room 1010 Phone: 370 -3382 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Senator Paul Wellstone Court International Building 2550 University Avenue Phone: 645 -0323 St. Paul, MN 55114 U. S. CONGRESSMAN Mr. Jim Ramstad 8120 Penn Avenue S. Suite 152 Phone: 881 -4600 Bloomington, MN 55431 SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dick Underferth 16670 Franklin Trail SE Suite 110 Phone: 447 -6086 Prior Lake, MN 55372 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Bonnie Featherstone 908 Woodlawn Court Phone: 890 -0889 Burnsville, MN 55337 Mary Anderson Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre Phone: 291 -6359 230 East Fifth St. St. Paul, MN 55101 CountyAoad.18 -_Trunk Highway 101 Shakopee Bypass Interchange d lift - M 4nJr lmrorolon ar4 I 1 , t � nIV NoaJ IM 4mp anJ ( Namy RrInN UlacuntJ � 1� •� Ili • U[OVEk BYYM1`^ - •ter •� _ _ _ �' �� _. .. .• Cl >L% Exhibit F County -Road 10 --Trunk NI9hWi - M- ShekVBee -flyg s Interchang �e — — — — —_ A. rade Inloupinn €' W AI Godr Ball aJ <roW., � f ounry H.1111 In 1 P and ` ry WmP RrinR Ill.+uprd f � 1 Sou�aQCuwD F / C/ V W { G Exhibit P Future Highway System axw• w w I n n + w wyw• '°' y�M I rc VAuFYI� nlp!LUUIJVILC EA ° F `\ Scott County Transportation Coalition rl J.uvO.UtY 1991 RESOLUTION NO. R -91- 66 A RESOLUTION STATING SUPPORT FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE'S POSITIONS RELATIVE TO THE SECURING OF FULL AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE THE BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE FROM SCOTT COUNTY ROAD 18 WHEREAS, for many years residents of northern Scott County and other areas south of the Minnesota River have sought safe, quick, and convenient traversal of the Minnesota River; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, scheduled to start construction in 1991, will meet that goal; and WHEREAS, critical to the mission of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge replacement is direct access to Scott County Road 18, as it exists south of Trunk Highway 101; and WHEREAS, on April 11th, 1991, the Metropolitan Council took action to deny direct access to the new bridge from that roadway, which action will instead force travelers of Scott County Road 18 to utilize wasteful and confusing circuitous routes utilizing frontage roads to gain access; and WHEREAS, this alternate access as directed by the Metropolitan Council will have a deleterious affect upon existing and future populations of Scott County and surrounding areas, and, specifi- cally, the cities of Prior Lake and Savage, most of whose popula- tion currently resides within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council did indicate that it would re- examine the issue within two years to determine whether the directive would continue; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has set forth a strategy which would seek to work with the Metropolitan Council and other affected agencies to seek to reverse the directive of the Metropolitan Council, thus allowing direct access by means of paving of two ramp accesses from Scott County Road 18 to be bridge approaches; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake seeks support from the City of Savage, and others, towards the attainment of the goal of full and direct access from Scott County Road 18 to the Bloomington Ferry Briage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that the City of Savage hereby expresses its support for Prior Lake's goal of "complete, safe, and direct" access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, and further indicates its willingness to help, aid, and assist towards the accomplishment of that objective. RESOLUTION NO. R -91 Page 2 ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savage, Scott County, Minnesota, this 25th day of April 1991 ATTEST: ]4-0 lea J. U Mark McNeill City Administrator C7 n-- Don ! an, Mayor Motion by Egan Second by Suel Egan aye Daleiden aye Remer aye Morgan aye Suel aye RESOLUTION NO. 3396 A RESOLUTION STATING SUPPORT FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE'S POSITIONS RELATIVE TO THE SECURING OF FULL AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE FROM SCOTT COUNTY ROAD 18 WHEREAS, for many years residents of northern Scott County and other areas south of the Minnesota river have sought safe, quick, and convenient traversal of the Minnesota River; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, scheduled to start construction in 1991, will meet that goal; and WHEREAS, critical to the mission of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge replacement is direct access to Scott County Road 18, as it exists south of Trunk Highway 101; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 1991, the Metropolitan Council took action to deny direct access to the new bridge from that roadway, which action will instead force travelers of Scott County Road 18 to utilize wasteful and confusing circuitous routes utiliLing frontage roads to gain access; and WHEREAS, this alternate access as directed by the Metropolitan Council will have a deleterious affect upon existing and future populations of Scott County and surrounding areas, and specifically, the Cities of Prior Lake and Savage, most of whose population currently resides within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council did indicate that it would re- examine the issue within two years to determine whether the directive would continue; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has set forth a strategy which would seek to work with the Metropolitan Council and other affected agencies to seek to reverse the directive of the Metropolitan Council, thus allowing direct access by means of the paving of two ramp accesses from Scott County Road 18 to be bridge approaches; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake seeks support from the City of Shakopee, and others, towards the attainment of the goal of full and direct access from Scott County Road 18 to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that the City of Shakopee hereby expresses its support for Prior Lake's goal of "complete, safe, and direct" access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, and further indicates its willingness to held, aid, and assist towards the accomplishment of that objective. Adopted in Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 7th day May, 19 1. Mayor of e J�*f- rAtMf Shakopee ATTEST: 1 �I City Clerk Approved as to form. ��� City Attorney PI v S'9 SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY 2330 Sioux Trail NW. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Tribal Office (612) 4458900 1/ Ms. Mary Anderson May 20, 1991 Chair, Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Ms. Bonnie Featherstone 908 Woodlawn Court Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Dear Ms. Anderson and Ms. Featherstone: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Prior Lake Minnesota. The Community is the sole owner of Little Six, Inc. a Mdewakanton corporation which operates gaming entertainment facilities in Prior Lake. In the past year over 900,000 people visited our existing facilities. Last week we broke ground for a new 135,000 square foot building which will be completed at this time next year. We now anticipate our attendance to at least double when the new building is opened. The traffic to our facilities moves in surges; one inbound in early afternoon and outbound in late afternoon, another inbound in early evening and outbound in late evening. Today this means approximately 2,500 vehicles; next year this number will increase dramatically. For the past five years we have been members of the Scott County Transportation Coalition; we have followed the painfully slow process which has finally led to funding of the improvements in the Ferry Bridge and the Shakopee Bypass. At one level we are concerned for the convenience of the people who travel to visit our facility. Apart from the problem of flooding which, as you know, creates severe difficulty, the journey over the river can be especially troublesome when Canterbury Downs and Valley Fair are open in the spring, and again in the fall when the Renaissance Festival is open. We had high hopes that the the bridge and bypass would alleviate these problems. Ms. Mary Anderson Ms. Bonnie Featherstone May 20, 1991 page 2 For reasons which are still unclear to us, it now appears that the Metropolitan Council has decided not to pave the feeder ramps to and from County 18 from the new bridge. We are extremely disappointed and concerned about the implications this decision will have for over a million citizens of Minnesota. This is more than a concern for convenience, lost time and needlessly wasted gasoline. We are apprehensive about a clearly unsafe traffic pattern which could lead to injury and even loss of lives. The alternative route for traffic along Highway 101 involves two at grade crossings, and also creates a traffic mix and a below standards weave pattern along the Highway 18 off ramp and the first intersection to the west on Highway 101. We have been advised that the federal highway design standards which were the basis for the award of funds would not be met by this awkward and hazardous design for the alternate flow of traffic, if these roads and crossings were part of the project itself. It seems odd that nearly one hundred and fifty million dollars can be spent on a federally funded highway project with the net result being a traffic pattern which, at least in part, moves along roadways which do not meet federal standards. This might be more easily understood if the alternative pattern was unavoidable, but it is to be intentionally created. We are advised that the reason this approach is now recommended is that there are some concerns at the Metropolitan Council regarding "uncontrolled growth" in this area. With all due respect, we suggest that there are many mechanisms available to control growth, without degrading highway safety, and placing people and lives at risk. The present plan appears to us to require further examination. we hope that the full federally approved design plan for the construction and paving of all of the Highway 18 ramps and roadways will be included in the initial construction of this project. Thank you for your consideration of our views. sincerely, Leonard Prescott Chairman Vote will limit Co. Rd 1 18 access to F Ferry Bridl Metropolitan Council's concern over development in area factor in decisi( By shell. everts sl.ftwriter M .pc,ed. the Mevopbr n u uA. 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V.IISY plWN April 18, 1991 Steps to the bridge City adopts plan to promote bridge access issue and keep public informed By Jim Rfccioli Editor Knee deep in its own concerns, the city of Prior lake has built the steps it feels it needs to climb to overcome the prospect of restricted access to a new river crossing into Bloomington. At its May 6 meeting, the City Council adopted a 10 -step plan fai- tially proposed in April, when the city discovered the MetropoHUn Council favored only Limited, wdi- «et access from County Road 18 to the highway bridge that will replace the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Under the current plan, commut- ers driving northbound along County Road 18 would have to drive west onto Minnesota Highway 101, make a U -turn at a newly graded interim- unit a half-mile away and backtrack to the bridge interchange with High- way 101. Commuters would then use a looping entrance ramp to access the bridge. The Met Council has stated that it is concemed above what impact a full interchange would have on the rural region where the improved roadway and river crossing would be built. Officials say premature development is a critical concern, one shared by surrounding cities. However, the city of Prior lake has objected to the plan, arguing that the indirect access route will binder local development which the city has anticipated and planned for two dec- ades. A direct - access interchange between the bridge and County Road 18 would allow commuters to use entrance and exit ramps without us- ing Highway 101. "We've been very aggressive oo this issue, and the other communities have commended us o0 our efforts," City Manager Dave Unmacht told the council last week. "Obviously we're the principally affected party, but many of the (communities) are failing in line with our action." The following are the 10 steps, including several which have already been enacted during the past month. *City staff will coauoue efforts to work with the Metropolitan Council, especialiv its local representative Bonnie Featherstone, sad its staff. -City staff shall attempt o secure (in writing) from the Met Council a description of the specific changes that must occur before a County Road 16 loop and ramp could be paved at the interchange. The city will also ask Met Council topmause, in writing, to overturn its artier decision once these conditions are met. .City staff will include the City Councd, staff and local residents in an effort to apply political pressure by communicating with elected sod appointed officials, pointing out "the great need for complete, safe and direct access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge." "City staff will secure a commit- ment from other jurisdictions to sup- port Prior Lake's position. Already, resolutions have been considered by the city councils in Savage and Shakopee. The city will also ap. proach the Mdewakaoton Sioux Community for suppon. *The city will communicate with residents about the issue, such as in an open letter to the public published in the April 22 issue of the Prior Lake American. *City staff will organize a meet- ing with elected representatives (to. cluding State Sea. Terry Jobmtoo and Stare Rep. Becky Kelso) and Access to back page appointed officials to request their help to bringing about direct access. •The city will work to get the access issue reconsidered as soon as possible. The Ma Councd has prom- ised to review the issue within two years, preferably after area cities have completed amending their comprehensive land -use plans. •City staff shall try to mobilize the volunteer Highway 13 Task Form, encouraging the task form to contact elected and appointed offi- cials. The city has pointed out that indirect County Road 18 access to the new bridge could form more traf- fic to use Mimesou Highway 13 between Prior lake and Minnesota Highway 101, thus increasing traffic danger on Highway 13 through Prior Lake. The task form has worked to encourage improvements on the highway for the past three years and might view the County Road 18 ac- cess issue as a setback. -The City Council should con- sider litigation to offset the loss of investments in infrastructure (mainly mad development) in Prior lake di- rectly or indirectly tied to a County Road 18 interchange with the bridge. The city says it won't consider litiga- tion unless talks with the Met Coun- cil break down and other efforts fail. No lawsuit is currently being pre- pared, the city added. -T city will try to promote legislative changes through elected officials, who might sponsor a bill to reverse the Met Council's previous action. Prior fake Mayor Lee Andrea said Met Councd Chairwoman Mary Anderson has agreed to set up a meeting with Met Council, Prior Lake and other area officials. "She would like to tit down a process to put this issue to an end, - Andren said. C.S. Sett. Paul We0stooe has also communicated with the Met Council in an attempt to re -open access, she added. Councilman Doug Larson said the city should also keep the Public abreast if talks break down with the Met Council or the issue appears to stagnate. "One of the things we should consider in the event there's a breakdown in the progress is oo: let' ting the citizens forget about this," Larson said. "The moment things break down, 1 want to be on these guys like a thousand bricks." Prior fake American May 13, 1991 Page 4 Shakopee Valley News Aprll 18, 1981 Shakopee Talley New Editorial Good intention, but bad decision Last week the Metropolitan Council made a decision that was well- intended, but not well thought -out. The council followed a staff recommenda- tion that an interchange connecting County Road IS to the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge be restricted so that direct access is impossible. The decision will be resiewed in two %ears. The Met Council action was based on its concern that the interchange w ould intensifv development pressure in that area. The mostly undeveloped land is outside existing municipal utilities set\ ices area (MUSA) of either Shakopee or Sa%aae. The Met Council. the agency that regulates development in the metro area, is against development in that area until utilities are ex- tended there, and rightfully so. Even though the %let Council will reconsider its decision in two years, that doesn't mean direct access will be added. then or e%er. Much of that decision will be based on contents of comprehensive land -use plans from surround. ing cities, such as Shakopee. While the council is right in its concerns, its decision will cause a major hardship for Prior Lake residents, and a much lesser one for motor- ists from Shakopee. In fact, Prior Lake city officials have said the city would be better off if the new river crossing were not built at all. Motorists traveling on County Road 18 from Prior Lake will be able to get on the Fern Bridge, but it will require driving onto a service road. heading awav from the bridge, making a loop and heading back. It would be much simpler — and less troub- lesome — for the nearby cities to agree to place a moratorium on development in that area, which was offered and rejected by Met Council staff. which apparently has never seen County Road IS traffic, particularly during rush hour. The Met Council should change its decision. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 DATE: April 3, 1991 TO: Metropolitan Systems Committee FROM: Ann Braden (Transportation) SUBJECT: County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 18 and Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Study Report and Request for Controlled Access Approval, Ref. #15301 -1. Council Districts 12, 13 and 14. AUTHORITY TO REVIEW On December 14, 1990, Hennepin and Scott Counties submitted a Study Report and request for Council approval of CSAH 18 from TH 101/Shakopee Bypass to I.494. The authority to approve controlled access highways in the seven county area was granted to the Council in the 1974 Metropolitan Reorganization Act. In accordance with the statute, the Council shall ". . . review the statement to ascertain its consistency with its policy plan and the development guide. No such project may be undertaken unless the Council determines that it is consistent with the policy plan and development program..:' As shown on Figures 1 and 2, CSAH 18 is proposed to be constructed as a four -lane divided expressway that connects on the south to the TH 101/Shakopee Bypass, provides interchange access to a new Scott County Road 18 (old County Road 89) to the south and interchange access to TH 101 in Shakopee. CSAH 18 crosses the Minnesota River and valley on a new Bloomington Ferry Bridge and follows the existing CSAH 18 alignment north to I -494. A grade separated connection is included at 108th Street and at- grade, signalized intersections are proposed at 102nd Street, Anderson Lakes Parkway and Highwood Dr. The new CSAH 18 bridge will cross the Minnesota River Valley between Fisher and Rice Lakes. The existing Bloomington Ferry Bridge will be left open to traffic during construction. The new bridge will provide separate northbound and southbound structures each with two 12 -foot lanes, a 12 -foot auxiliary lane, and 8-foot inside and outside shoulders. South of the river, the southbound structure will have an extra lane to accommodate a two - lane exit ramp to TH 101. The median cavity between the northbound and southbound bridges will be approximately 40 feet wide to accommodate a potential future transit facility such as HOV lanes, bus lanes or L.RT. The project will be constructed in stages. The first stage involves the construction of the main river spans of the bridge, and grading the approaches from the bridge abutments to TH 101 at the south end and to 108th St at the north end. This construction is proposed to begin in the summer of 1991. $9.68 million of Federal Discretionary Bridge Funds have been earmarked to construct the first stage of the project. The total project is estimated to be completed by the end of 1994. PREVIOUS REVIEWS CSAH 18 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) Past Council reviews found the proposed new bridge and highway project, without the specific County Road 89 connection, to be a needed improvement and, if properly constructed, consistent with the Metropolitan Development Investment Framework (MDIF). However, in its review of the DEIS in March, 1983 the Council raised several concerns about the potential negative impacts of the upgraded roadway design upon the rural service area and the Freestanding Growth Centers of Shakopee and Prior Lake. Those comments relating to the MDIF policy and potential land use impacts are repeated below: Economic Development: This discussion views economic development as completely positive. This is not the case in many situations, and the report should note the negative s ?de of the issue. For example, development in this area may cause additional urban services to be promoted to serve scattered development pockets. Such development may also cause premature conversion of agricultural land to urban use. In addition, the status of Shakopee and Prior Lake as Freestanding Growth Centers should be discussed. The need for or desirability of peak -hour highway access from these two cities to Minneapolis or other job locations is not consistent with Council policies. Future Residential Development Freeway Alternative: The comment in the table states 'Freeway alternative enhances development to a greater degree because of reduced travel time." The reader may interpret this to be a positive impact. If it is true, as stated on page 74, that the freeway alternatives would promote and serve land use development beyond the MUSH, this should be noted as inconsistent with regional policies in this table. Mitigating Measures: The text should point out that planning, zoning and other growth management controls have not been very effective in controlling premature development. In fact, the best method to control such development is to restrict access and other urban services. CSAH 18 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (FEIS) In February, 1987 the Metropolitan Council reviewed the FEIS for this project. The FEIS identified Alternative 5 (a four -lane arterial with at -grade intersections, located on a western alignment) as the preferred alternative. The final EIS did not show exactly how CSAH 18 would connect to the Shakopee Bypass. In 1987 CSAH 18 south of I494 was not a metropolitan highway. In its review of the final EIS, the Council identified alternative 5 as the preferred alternative; recommended the final design of Alternative 5 should retain the flexibility to expand from 4 to 6 lanes at a later stage, and said the Council would consider adding this segment of CSAH 18 to the metropolitan highway system (which it did, in 1988). SHAKOPEE BYPASS FEIS In June, 1987 the Council gave controlled access approval to the Shakopee Bypass. As shown in Figure 3, the Bypass design included a diamond interchange with Old County Rd 89 (now Co.Rd. 18) at the eastern end of the Bypass. BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE In December, 1989 the Metropolitan Council accepted the Major River Crossings Study which identified the CSAH 18 Bloomington Ferry bridge as its highest regional priority for improvement. Staff was instructed to use the River Crossings Study as the major source of data for the revision to the highway project rankings section of the Transportation Policy Plan. DISCUSSION Re search and _ (Bob Davis A primary MDIF issue is the proposed direct non -stop connection from CSAH 18 to a relocated Co. Rd. 18 (Old Scott County Road 89) in the rural service area of Shakopee (See Figure 4). The study report contains the following language: "This design includes a proposed interchange with a new Scott County State Aid Highway 18 providing direct access south into Scott County. A recent transportation study, conducted by Scott County, identifies the need for this access. Existing County Road 18 (Old County Road 89) will continue to provide local access in the area." "This design replaces the diamond interchange ramps at Scott County Road 18 (Old County Road 89) proposed to be constructed as part of the T.H. 101/Shakopee Bypass project and requires realignment of the Bypass roadways in this area. This work has been coordinated with MnDOT staff. As project development proceeds, continuing coordination is required with MnDOT and other agencies." The following land use impacts of the proposed project are also noted in the Study Report: Page 28 FARMLANDS -'The T.H. 101/Shakopee Bypass connection would encroach on existing farmland. However, no significant impacts are anticipated to farmland in the area based on existing land use and soil types." Page 30 LAND USE Access -'The proposed project improves access and reduces travel time to areas south of the Minnesota River. Development in these areas can be expected after the access is provided" As early as 1981, Shakopee's Comprehensive Plan proposed an interchange between the proposed Shakopee Bypass and Old County Road 89 to the south. (Figure 3) This interchange was also approved by the Metropolitan Council in approving the Shakopee Bypass layouts. None of the previous documents reviewed have indicated direct access from the new CSAH 18 freeway from the north to Old County Road 89 (Co. Rd. 18) south of the Shakopee Bypass. On March 21 the County submitted a proposal to meet the Council's goal of preventing premature development outside the MUSA by controlling direct access along proposed and existing CSAH 18 south of the Bypass to CSAH 42 (Attachment A). The county is proposing to limit the number of driveways and intersecting streets along CSAH 18. Although this action might limit direct access to the road for a few adjacent landowners, the proposed highway will still be visible and accessible to the rural service area. CSAH 18 south of the Bypass is proposed as an urban service roadway and would still function as an inducement to greater urbanization in the rural service area it traverses. The project as proposed remains inconsistent with the MDIF. In conclusion, the CSAH 18 Study Report contains no design concepts, staging plans or proposed controls that would respond to the rural land use development and Freestanding Growth Center concerns raised by the Council in its review of the DEIS. The potential for increased accessibility to the rural area south of the Shakopee Bypass has, in fact, been increased with the proposed direct connection interchange to a new CSAH 18 route south of the Shakopee Bypass. This increased access to undeveloped land is acknowledged in the Report. The current Shakopee Plan shows the area south of the Shakopee Bypass as rural. The Council has not reviewed any comprehensive plans from either Shakopee or Scott County that propose to change land use, to add a new CSAH 18, or to expand Old County Road 89 south of T.H. 101. Therefore, at this time the proposed direct connection from CSAH 18 to a new CSAH 18 south of the Bypass is inconsistent with both the MDIF and the Shakopee Comprehensive Plan. Transportation (Ann Braden) Since the Council reviewed the FEIS for this project, CSAH 18 south of I -494 to the Shakopee Bypass has been added to the Metropolitan Highway System, and the CSAH 18 (Bloomington Ferry) Bridge was ranked as the first priority of the Major River Crossings Task Force. In its recommendations on the FEIS for CSAH 18, the Council recommended that the final design of the preferred alternative should retain the Berobility to expand from 4 to 6 lanes at a later stage. As noted in the above project description, the bridge has been designed to accommodate additional transit lanes at a future date. CSAH 18 north of the bridge, which will be built as a later phase of the project is still being planned as a four lane arterial with intersections; however during the final design of the project the impacts of both four -lane and a six -lane expressways and a four -lane freeway will be examined. Although either an expressway or freeway option would be consistent with the recommendations of the FEIS, Council transportation policies would support the inclusion of HOV lanes and metered ramps with bypass lanes if a freeway design were selected. If the design changes from the current 4 lane arterial, the county must resubmit the project for approval of the revised design. The connection between CSAH 18 and the Shakopee Bypass was not illustrated in the FEIS for the Shakopee Bypass which the Council approved in 1987. The Shakopee Bypass design showed a standard diamond interchange between the Bypass and Co. Rd. 18 (old Co. Rd. 89). As described above, the current proposed connection between CSAH 18 and the Shakopee Bypass shows direct non -stop access to the rural area of Shakopee via a realigned Scott Co. Rd. 18 (Old Co. Rd. 89). Deleting the nor:hhound ramp and southbound loop from this interchange would be consistent with the design approved for the Shakopee Bypass because it would allow for the same directional movements between the Shakopee Bypass and CSAH 18 from the north without providing direct non -stop access to the rural area south of the Bypass. Since this review began, Council staff met with Scott County staff and officials to discuss this interchange. The County submitted a traffic analysis of the impacts of removing the northbound ramp and southbound loop from this proposed interchange design. The analysis concluded that by the year 2010, without those ramps, there would be more congestion on existing TH 101 for trips destined to the south and east of the Shakopee Bypass. However, because the Shakopee Bypass has been designed as a principal arterial to carry the higher - speed, longer trips, existing TH 101 will, in the future, serve these more local trips, and slower speeds are to be expected. It should be also be noted that MnDOT is continuing to plan for a diamond interchange between the Shakopee Bypass and Co. Rd. 18 (Old Co. Rd. 89). MnDOT is aware of the alternative design proposed by Scott County for a Shakopee Bypass interchange with relocated Co. Rd. 18; however, Shakopee and Scott County have not yet asked Mn/DOT to abandon plans for the diamond interchange and replace them with the county's design. Water Quality (Jack Frost) In January 1990 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to a goal to reduce the amount of nonpoint source pollution entering the Minnesota River by 40 percent from 1980 levels by July 1, 1995. The Council is taking an active role in meeting this goal because of the possibility of increased effluent standards at both the Blue Lake and Seneca wastewater treatment plants if this goal is not met. Based on extensive water quality sampling being done by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission it has been demonstrated that a great deal of heavy metals runs off impervious surfaces during rainfalls. Therefore, appropriately designed detention facilities (ones that settle fine particles) are needed as part of major highway projects to reduce heavy metal loadings from runoff before they are discharged into adjacent waterbodies, i.e. Minnesota River. This plan discusses coordination with both Bloomington and Eden Prairie for areas north of the river but does not discuss the various watershed districts or areas south of the river. Since the MPCA has placed a high priority on the cleanup of the Minnesota River it will also be necessary that extra care and consideration of erosion and sediment control measures be taken during construction of this highway. This is not discussed in the report. It is also noted that a small wetland located south of the river will be filled as part of the interchange. Council policies in its Water Resources Management Development Guide/Policy Plan, Part 3 indicate: Policy 3 -4: The Council through its numerous reviews and approval authorities, will preserve all protected and unprotected natural watercourses -- including associated wetlands, channels, floodplains and shorelands — to enhance water quantity and quality and to preserve their ecological functions." Policy 3 -5: To preserve and manage natural watercourses and water bodies, there should be no structural development in the floodplain of a stream, or lake as defined by the local floodplain and shoreland ordinances and maps. Strict prohibition of development below the elevation of the lake's first natural or artificial outflow should be the rule on closed -basin lakes. Utility lines and roadways should be routed to eliminate damage to water and related resources. Finally, whenever an element of the natural drainage system is altered or destroyed, a compensating or mitigating measure should be provided. This project must address the mitigation measures it will take to comply with these Council policies. Sewers (Jack Frost) Secondary development caused by this project needs to be addressed. Any urban development generated by this project will be provided with sewer service at either the Blue Lake or Seneca W WTPs. These plants are currently being expanded and upgraded at a cost of $184 million. Assumptions for these expansions are based upon MDIF policies and development focuses in each of these treatment plant tributary areas. No sewer service was assumed for the Shakopee Waal service area south of the Bypass. If these development assumptions are changed because of this project an analysis of its impacts on the treatment 6 plants must be made. Parks (Arne Stefferud) Page 11 of the report includes statements proposing to fill in a wetland in the Anderson Lakes Area (part of Hyland- Bush - Anderson Lake Park Reserve) as an alternative to bridging the wetland. Environmental studies and cost comparisons of filling the wetland versus bridging are yet to be done. The report states that the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will review these study results and must approve an alternative. The Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District ( SHRPD) should also review the study results and comment to the DNR. The report also indicates that park land in the Hyland - Bush - Anderson Lakes Park Reserve will be needed to provide adequate right-of-way for the expanded highway. This land is owned by Hennepin Parks and will be replaced with other land. The report states that the Bloomington City Council has approved this exchange. The SHRPD should also approve this land exchange since they - -not the city of Bloomington -own this park land. Paget 71 and 72 adequately address bicycle /pedestrian trail crossings over the highway project consistent with the Joint Master Plan for the Park Reserve as well as local trail systems managed by the cities of Bloomington and Eden Prairie. RTB (Garneth Peterson) The Regional Transit Board reviewed the study report and gave its support regarding the following transit and multi -modal considerations in the design of CSAH 18: • The bridge will be constructed with the width and loadings necessary to accommodate future transit facilities including HOV, bus lanes or LRT; • The report is written to support a multi-modal approach which can accommodate all potential future transit options. • The report indicates that the final design will include consideration of park- and -ride lots and ramp meter bypass lanes. FINDINGS I. The location and design of CSAH 18 between the Shakopee Bypass and 1494 is consistent with Metropolitan Development and investment Framework with the exception of a portion of the proposed interchange with a new Co. Rd. 18 to be constructed south of the Shakopee Bypass into the rural service area 2. If at some future date the Council approves a Shakopee comprehensive plan which shows the staging of future highway improvements that are consistent with land use and transportation proposals and coordinated with approved expansions for the MUSA, construction of the direct access from the principal arterial portion of CSAH 18 to new Co. Rd. 18 south of the bypass would be consistent with the MDIF. 3. The construction of CSAH 18 between 1 -494 and the Shakopee Bypass is consistent with transit plans for this corridor. 4. The proposed CSAH 18 plans imply two changes in the layouts for the Shakopee Bypass that differ from that approved by the Council in 1987. These are the connection with CSAH 18 to the north, and the location and the design of an interchange with Old Co. Rd. 89. Any changes to the Shakopee Bypass layout must be resubmitted to the Council for controlled access approval. 5. Detention ponds are needed as part of major highway projects to reduce heavy metal loadings from runoff before they are discharged into the Minnesota River. The impact of water runoff south of the river is not discussed in the report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the Metropolitan Council approve, as shown in the study report, the location and design of CSAH 18 between the Shakopee Bypass and 1-494 with the exception of pavement of the southbound loop and northbound ramp providing direct access between CSAH 18 and new Co. Rd. 18 south of the Bypass in Shakopee. 2. If at some future date the Council reviews and approves a Shakopee comprehensive plan that would justify necessary direct access to serve an urbanizing area, Scott County may resubmit the controlled access request for direct access between CSAH 18 and a new Co. Rd. 18 in Shakopee (south of the TH 101 bypass). 3 That the Council transmit these comments to MnDOT and ask that they resubmit the Shakopee Bypass plans to the Council for controlled access approval, when MnDOT and the counties resolve the design connection between the Bypass and Co. Rd. 18. 4. That any changes to the design of CSAH 18 as shown in the Study Report be resubmitted to the Council for approval as required by state statute. If the design changes from an expressway to a freeway, provisions for HOV lanes and metered bypass ramps should be included in the final design. 5. That the comments prepared on the study report regarding parks, water quality, and sewers be transmitted to the counties for consideration in additional studies. ,seta U .nou 101 ..... .w.•. 1 I 1 .n.. " •I II ""WASHINGTON IF ws,�w co 10 0 .. — I CSAH IS PROJECT LOCATION Figure 1 IiEN It ....... METROPOLITAN�� �\ COUNCIL ... . r Aga _____ __cu.ir co_ < N L 0 1 I 1 .n.. 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COLNiY STATE AID HIGHWAY IS T LAYOUT TT Consulting Engineers T.H. 1011SHAKOPEE BYPASS TO 1-494 STUD Y R EPORT .•nulcro. 1 Oft" OOO r EDEN PRAIRIE V5 F F � V Q CA, 1 FE,P < C3AN.1B Z W Kv.ypp YnO.� -1�pry t i p IlDeO 1 $TAFFY noM.cc o.o R'yfRL SErALLITON O HO 10RI1 ST PROPOSED BLOOMINGTON \y FERRY BRIDGE FISHER LAKE EXISTING BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE / OLD r CS..L1L it 2 k Fq oI i C RICE GKE SHAKOPEE � NIy RR i 7 MA Y 101/SIT - % Brrwss _ ^ SAVAGE VL IvvsuXOIQ 3500' 0 3500° — ° wAss CONNB[TION 3< u ij HENNEPIN A.ND SCOTT COLN — nES FFIGUREt. Slrgar-Roscoe-Eausch.Inc. COLNiY STATE AID HIGHWAY IS T LAYOUT TT Consulting Engineers T.H. 1011SHAKOPEE BYPASS TO 1-494 STUD Y R EPORT N J PROPOSED CORRIDOR MUSA (added by Metropolitan CounciQ Assumes C.S.A.H. 21 extended north and east of C.S.A.H. 42 to the T.H. 101 /Shakopee Bypass and the C.S.A.H. 18 river crossing. Assumes full interchange access to the T.H. 101 /Shakopee Bypass and the C.S.A.H. 18 river crossing. Assumes a connection between C.S.A.H. 21 and County Road 18 immediately south of the interchange area. . Assumes a connection of County Road 18 to existing T.H. 101. S TJ L' srRCAR- ROSCOE- FAUSOLINC iRP MNSMTWC WV.%TM SCOTT CO. HIGHWAY DEPM COUNTY ROAD 18 STUDY ALTERNATIVE 4 Attachment A SCOTT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 600 COUNTRY TRAIL EAST JORDAN, MN 55352.9339 FAX (612) 496 -6365 BRADLEY J. LARSON Highway Engineer DANIEL M. JOSE AssL Highway Engineer - Design March 21, 1991 DON D. PAULSON Asst Highway Engineer - Construction Mr. Nacho Diaz Manager, Transp. Div. Metropolitan Council 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: CSAH 18 Interchange with Shakopee Bypass Access Control Permit Dearaz: This is In response to the Wednesday, March 13, 1991 meeting between Metropolitan Council and Scott County officials. While I was involved in only a portion of the meeting, it is my understanding that direction was given for your staff and Scott County to revisit the CSAM 18 Interchange ramp /loop issue in hopes of obtaining an agreement that is acceptable to both. Given the above, I have outlined below my interpretation of you and the City canitake actions county and goal. ray; To prevent premature development in an area outside the Metropolitan Urban service Area (MUSA). 1. The City of Shakopee's 1991 update of their Comprehensive Plan expressly notes no development along proposed County Highway 18 south of the Shakopee Bypass. The City is adamant in not having development occur in this area. An Equal Opawho tylAAirmatiae Action Employee Mr. Nacho Diaz Re: CSAH 18 March 21, 1991 Page 2 Scott County and the Cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee will restrict access control along the entire segment of proposed and existing County Highway 18 from the Shakopee Bypass south to CSAH 42. Access will be restricted through both purchase of access control and zoning regulations. with restricted access, potential development is discouraged. The Cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee and Scott County are very sincere in meeting your goal and believe that the above actione will accomplish what all of us want - orderly and planned development. we appreciate your timely review of this proposal. If additional steps need to be taken by Scott County, please let us know so that we may evaluate and address those actions. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, /000 Bradley J. Larson, P.E. County Highway Engineer BJL /kmg cc: Mary Anderson, Chair, Met Council Commissioner Bill Roniarski Joe Ries, County Administrator John Boland METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 2916359 DATE: September 10, 1991 TO: Dennis Kraft, Shakopee Brad Larson, Scott County Dave Unmacht, Prior Lake FROM: Bob Mazanec, Metropolitan Counc Oart(291-6330) SUBJECT: CSAH 18 Metropolitan Council members Bonnie Featherstone and Mary Anderson recently asked Council staff to explore options for resolving the issues raised by the Council's review of the CSAH 18. Shakopee Bypass interchange proposal. The attached memorandum was drafted in response to their request. Staff believes that it contains a foundation for reaching a solution to the interchange issue. Pursuant to our phone conversations, there will be a meeting of Council staff and staff from the three affected local units of government to discuss the memorandum on September 11 at 3 p.m. in Room 4B at the Council offices. Breaking the deadlock over this issue will require local comprehensive plan amendments that meet the objectives laid out in the memorandum in a way consistent with Council policy. Council staff is prepared to follow -up this initial meeting with technical assistance to each of the parties in preparing appropriate plan amendments. The timetable for resolving the issue depends upon the amount of time needed by the three local governments to prepare and submit their respective plan amendments. Upon receipt of plan amendments adequately addressing the land use and transportation issues surrounding the CSAH 18 proposal, Council staff will complete a review for Council consideration within 90 days. It is important that the three local plans be very well coordinated with respect to their treatment of CSAH 18 and related land use matters. Submitting working drafts of the plan amendments for informal Council staff review and comment will help ensure a more expeditious and successful conclusion of the issues in the Council's official plan review. Il/'� 4 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 291 -6359 TDD 612 291 -0904 DATE: August 28, 1991 ' TO: Mary Anderson, Bonnie Featherstone, Dirk DeVries FROM: Transportation & Long Range Planning Staffs cc: Ann Braden, Bob Davis, Nacho Diaz, Anne Hurlburt, Marcel Jouseau, Roger Israel, Bob Mazanee SUBJECT: CSAH 18 Issue The Metropolitan Development and Investment Framework (MDIF) last revised in September, 1986 sets a general direction for future development patterns and establishes guidelines for making decisions about major regional facilities. Metropolitan highways and interchanges, such as the proposed CSAH 18 interchange with the Shakopee Bypass are considered a "metropolitan System" and receive the largest percentage of total regional dollars expended in any one year. A major strategy emphasized in the MDIF is to manage regional resources in a way that most efficiently serves a steadily growing and aging population. Meeting the service and facility needs of already developed areas is the MDIFs top investment priority. A second investment priority is given to facilities that are sized in accord with Council forecasts and programmed to support staged and contiguous urban development. The Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) has been established by the Metropolitan Council to efficiently distribute public resources. It has been found that facilities and services needed to support urban development can be provided at less public cost if the land available for urban development at any one time is defined and reasonably limited in area. As a result, the Metropolitan Council plans for urban development and commits to providing sufficient metropolitan systems within the urban service area. Metropolitan systems will generally not be provided to support urban density development in the rural service area. MDIF geographic policy areas have also been used for ranking investment decisions. Facilities and services needed to support urban development are located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). Metropolitan urban systems, such as freeways and sewers, will generally not be provided in the rural service area. The Metropolitan Council's Transportation Development Guide/Policv Plan, last revised in 1988, is based upon the MDIF. The Transnortation Plan describes the direction the Metropolitan Council believes metropolitan transportation investments should take between 1988 and the year 2010. It con Sins transportation policies and plans that support the MDIFs priorities for optimizing a -e use of existing regional facilities and services, and guidelines for evaluating potential fu;-ding sources for the region's transportation system. Construction of the Shakopee Bypass and the new CSAH 18 bridge to replace the old Bloomington Ferry Bridge are recommended actions of the Transnortation Plan However, the interchange on CSAH 18 providing direct access to the rural service area south of the Shakopee Bypass is not consistent with the Council's plans. ANALYSIS The Highway Proposal The proposed CSAH 18 bridge and connection to the Shakopee Bypass will be located at the edge of the urban service area in the Freestanding growth center of Shakopee. Scott County has proposed an intersection relocation and design change for the CSAH 18 connection to the Shakopee Bypass which would provide direct non -stop access to the rural service area south of the Bypass. The proposal was made in the Study Report and Request for Controlled Access Approval, Referral #15301 -1, submitted to the Council for review on December 14, 1990. Neither the approved Scott County plan nor the Shakopee Comprehensive Plan on record with the Council show the interchange or reconstruction of CSAH 18 south of the Shakopee Bypass (see attached maps). This interchange would replace a proposed diamond interchange connecting CSAH 18 (old County road 89) to the Shakopee Bypass south of the current intersection of highways T.H. 101 and CSAH 18. The diamond intersection is still recognized by MnDOT and is also shown in the recently received Shakopee Comprehensive Plan amendment. CSAH 18 south of the Shakopee Bypass traverses rural and agricLlture land in both Shakopee and in northern Prior Lake for two and one -half miles to its intersection with CSAH 42. The two lane road winds a bit, with several hills, forty (40) direct property access curb -cuts, plus existing intersections from north to south at 13th Avenue, Boiling Springs Lane, County Road 16, McColl Drive and Muhlenhardt Road before joining CSAH 42. Once the direct access to the new CSAH 18 bridge is provided, increased traffic volume, access and egress plus cross - traffic turning movements will conflict with what currently serves as a local access road. These conditions will put heavy pressure on the County to upgrade CSAH 18 south of the Shakopee Bypass both to keep the highway traffic moving and for safety reasons. Scott County believes that the interchange and new connection to CSAH 18 is necessary to eliminate existing congestion on highway 13 caused by the developing areas of Savage and Prior Lake. Metropolitan Council policy requires those parts of the roadway located outside the MUSA to be designed and constructed to conform with the policies for the rural service area. In this part of the region the Council makes no commitment to providing regional services and facilities to serve rural residential development. In the rural service area, major arterial freeways should be designed to serve rural transportation needs such as farm to market trips and connections to outstate cities. Access in the rural service area should be controlled by limiting the number and type of interchanges. Current Land Use and P lans Both Shakopee and Prior Lake are classified by the MDIF as Freestanding Growth Centers. The Council considers the freestanding growth centers as detached portions of the metropolitan urban service area. It wants the centers to prosper and grow, and to serve as alternatives to living and working in the large central urban area. Freestanding growth centers also have an employment base within the community that is large enough to provide work for the local population. The Council supports regional investments in these communities; however, where additional land is needed to accommodate growth, the communities should extend municipal services in a staged, contiguous manner, consistent with their ability to provide such services. Substantial rural and agricultural land Hes south of the Shakopee Bypass in the vicinity of the proposed interchange and along CSAH 18. Both city plans show agriculture as a long term land use. In Prior Lake 320 acres of agriculture land covenanted indefinitely under the Agricultural Preserves Act border CSAH 18 immediately on the west. Under the Agricultural Preserves Act, housing density is limited to one unit per 40 acres and the landowner is protected from urban assessments, property taxes at development value and conflicting urban land uses in exchange for a legal commitment to continue farming for at least eight years. Metropolitan Council policy recognizes two levels of protection in the commercial agricultural area. Primary protection is land covenanted in agricultural preserves. Urban facilities are to be prohibited in this area unless there is documentation that no other location in the Metropolitan Area can adequately meet the siting criteria. Secondary protection is land certified but not in agricultural preserves. This area receives a level of protection secondary to agricultural preserves. Urban facilities are not to be located in this area unless there is strong evidence that a proposed urban use cannot be located in the general rural use area. All other things being equal, urban facilities, including roadways, are not to infringe on land protected by the agricultural preserves program. Current land use along CSAH 18 (old highway 89) in Shakopee includes a small area of industry (in the extreme northeast) along with pockets of rural residential (served by on -site septic systems), vacant rural and agriculture land. No lands are covenanted under the agriculture preservation legislation in the city of Shakopee. The Shakopee Comprehensive Plan (received July 23, 1991) shows the area south of the Shakopee Bypass to remain in agriculture and rural residential uses at least to the year 2000. However, Shakopee allows two and one -half acre lots (16 lots per 40 acres) in its rural area which is inconsistent with Council policy. The 1990 Census shows the population of Shakopee as 11,739 which is lower than the Council's forecast of 12,500. Council staff believes that the forecasts contained in the recently submitted plan are very optimistic. Neither Shakopee nor the Council has plans to provide metropolitan sewer service south of the Shakopee Bypass (see Shakopee maps). Hosting land use in Prior Lake along CSAH 18 (north of CSAH 42) includes agriculture and rural residential served by on -site septic systems. Agriculture lands border the entire western edge of CSAH 18 in Prior Lake north of CSAH 42. These lands (320 acres) are covenanted indefinitely under the Agriculture Preservation AcL The Prior Lake Plan on record with the Metropolitan Council (received August 5, 1991) shows the area as agricultural. Prior Lake allowed development at less than a one lot per ten acre density in the rural area east of CSAH 18 which was inconsistent with Council policy. However, current Prior Lake zoning now restricts development in the agricultural area to four units per forty acres. Prior Lake exceeded the Council's 1990 forecasts (Census 11,482; Council forecast 11,000). Council staff believes that while the City's future forecasts are possible they appear optimistic. Metropolitan sewer service is provided to Prior Lake via the Prior Lake interceptor sewer. Prior Lake has extensive land area within its MUSA and has not proposed to provide sewer service to the area north of CSAH 42 (see Prior Lake maps). Transportation Plans As previously mentioned the Transportation Policy Plan was updated in 1988 and subsequently a system statement was mailed out to each county to encourage that all local plans be updated to reflect the latest proposals and policy changes. However, the Council has not received a transportation plan from Scott County for official review. A draft plan was submitted on Monday August 19, 1991 for informal review by Metropolitan Council staff. Preliminary discussions with County staff and with county engineering consultants have indicated existing congestion on highway 13 from its entry point in eastern Scott County to the intersection with east -west CSAH 21 in Prior Lake. The existing, at grade intersection between T.H. 101 and CSAH 18, leading to the old Ferry Bridge is also reported by Scdtt County to be congested. Consultant projections to the year 2010 show the entire length of CSAH 1S south of T.H. 101 to CSAH 42 to be congested in Shakopee and Prior Lake. These projections are based on Council forecasts. The existing intersection of state highways 13 and T.H. 101 is located only one and one -half miles east of where the proposed CSAH 18 bridge will join T.H. 101. Highway 13 currently serves as the north -south minor arterial to the expanding urban service area of Savage and to the developed area of the Freestandirg growth center of Prior Lake. A basic Council policy calls for maximum utilization and improvement of existing metropolitan systems, including highways, before constructing new service facilities. Improvements to highway 13 in Savage and Prior Lake would be consistent with Council MDIF policy since it lies totally within the MUSA. However, Highway 13 is classified as a minor arterial, and council transportation policy encourages MnDOT to spend its limited roadway improvement funds on the Metropolitan Highway System. Perhaps Scott County should explore improvements to highway 13 [sing local money. Draft long -range plan maps of Scott County show eventual relocation of the proposed CSAH 18 route south of the Shakopee Bypass as a principal arterial along a new westerly right -of -way connecting to CSAH 21 in north - central Prior Lake. The Shakopee plan also sketches the general location of this new route in its comprehensive plan amendment noting that plans for the area will need to be addressed in the future. Thus, not one but two new major north south highways are being suggested in draft plan materials of Scott County. The proposed new principal arterial (along 1821) is located entirely in the rural service area and is inconsistent with both the Council's MDIF and Transportation policy. Any approval of the CSAH 18 interchange should include guarantees from the County and Cities that the new alignment to the west (relocated county road 21) would not be constructed until the adjacent land becomes part of the MUSA. The Metropolitan Council advocates providing increased highway capacity in a way that helps to manage the system and that helps to manage demand on the system within the urban service area. Incorporating techniques that manage the highway system and demand for the highway are particularly important in the planning and design phases of a new roadway facility. These techniques may include metering freeway entrance ramps to regulate highway access and constructing freeway entrance ramps for exclusive use by high- occupancy vehicles. Construction of these facilities may not be necessary at the moment. Such needs should be incorporated into the facility design. Sewer Treatment Plans Any urban development generated by this project would need to be provided with sewer service at either the Blue Lake or Seneca waste water treatment plants. These plants are currently being expanded and upgraded at a cost of $184 million. Assumptions for these expansions are based upon MDIF policies and development focuses in each of these treatment plant tributary areas. No sewer service was assumed for the Shakopee rural service area south of the Bypass. If these development assumptions are changed because of this project an analysis of its impact on the treatment plants must be made. FINDINGS 1. Both the MDiF and the Transportation Plan emphasize the need to manage regional resources in a way that most efficiently serves a steadily growing and aging population. System and demand management are critical elements to ensure the efficient use of transportation facilities. Techniques that manage the highway system and demand for the highway should be incorporated into the planning and design phases. These techniques include among others the metering of freeway entrance ramps. 2. The proposed Shakopee Bypass and CSAH 18 Bridge replacement are located in the developing area of the MUSA and are a necessary part of the Council's plans for the region. Those parts of the roadway located in the MUSA may be designed and constructed to serve planned urban activities. That part of the roadway in the rural service area, including the provision of interchanges, should be designed and constructed to serve rural transportation needs. 3. The proposed CSAH 18 interchange would provide direct access to and from the proposed new CSAH 18 bridge into the rural service area which would have a direct impact upon rural and agriculture lands in Shakopee and Prior Lake. The Shakopee and Prior Lake plans currently approved by the Council show the area south of the Shakopee Bypass to CSAH 42 to remain in agriculture and rural residential use. Lands perpetually covenanted under the Agricultural Preserves Act border CSAH 18 on the west in the city of Prior Lake. Plans and local measures to mitigate these land use impacts have not been submitted to the Council. Rural land use density standards in Shakopee are inconsistent with Council policy. 4. The CSAH 18 interchange providing direct access to the rural area south of the Shakopee Bypass is not recommended in the Council's plans nor is it included in the locally adopted plans, as approved by the Council; it was proposed by Scott County (In the Study Report and Request for Controlled Access Approval, Referral #15301 -1) based primarily upon existing congestion on highway 13 and at the current intersection of T.H. 101 and CSAH 18. 5. Highway 13 currently serves as the north -south minor arterial to the expanding urban service area of Savage and the freestanding growth center of Prior Lake. A basic Council policy calls for maximum utilization and improvement of existing metropolitan systems, including highways, before constructing new service facilities. Improvements to highway 13 in Savage and Prior Lake would be consistent with Council MDIF policy since it lies totally within the MUSA. 6. Other major north -south roadway proposals are contained in the draft plan proposals of Scott County which are inconsistent with Council policy. Specifically the proposal to relocate CSAH 18 as a principal north -south arterial along a new westerly right -of -way connecting to CSAH 21 in north - central Prior Lake. 7. No Metropolitan wastewater treatment plant sewer capacity is being planned for the rural Shakopee areas south of the Bypass. 8. Construction of the Shakopee Bypass, CSAH 18 and the proposed interchange will require coordinating the land use and transportation activities of several local governments. Scott County will need to submit an adopted Transportation Plan for Council review reflecting the proposed transportation changes; Shakopee and Prior Lake will need to update their comprehensive plans to address the interchange proposal and its impact on land use and other services. CONCLUSIONS 1. The Council's policy objective is to encourage local comprehensive plans that are consistent with adopted rural area policies. 2. The Council could find that the proposed connection with CSAH 18 (old County Road 89) south of the Shakopee Bypass consistent with Council policy if the following conditions are met: a.) Shakopee and Prior Lake submit amendments to their Comprehensive Plans, which address the following: • Prohibit additional direct property access to CSAH 18 be until the area becomes part of MUSA expansions approved by the Council. • Prohibit additional roadway intersections to CSAH 18 unless they are a result of staged development tied to an urban service area (MUSA) expansion approved by the Council. • Revise rural development densities to be consistent with the Metropolitan Council rural standards of: - One unit per 40 acres in areas planned for agriculture - One unit per 10 acres (computed on the basis of 40 -acre parcels) for rural residential development. b.) Scott County submits a revised Transportation Plan which addresses the following: • Comprehensive Plans of Shakopee and Prior Lake, • If CSAH 18 is to be upgraded or expanded in the future, indicate the measures that will be taken to avoid the need to acquire protected agricultural lands in Prior Lake including location alternatives that will have the least impact on these land, and • Techniques to manage the proposed access to the freeway system including, but not limited to, metering the entrance ramp to CSAH 18 at the Shakopee Bypass. c.) Scott County, Shakopee and Prior Lake mutually agree in their respective plan revisions to propose no further future direct access highway routes to CSAH 18 and CSAH 42 unless such proposals are a part of planned expansions to the MUSA, as agreed to by the Metropolitan Council. 3. If Scott County, Shakopee and Prior Lake cannot mutually agree to these conditions, exploration of improvements to highway 13, or another option accomplishing the same regional polity objectives, should be considered. /q PRIo\ m HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY TNUX V 1991 2091 1 'VA19PCn PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT: VARIANCE APPEAL APPLICANT: WADE ALLISON SITE ADDRESS: 4330 DAKOTA STREET PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO DATE: DECEMBER 5, 1991 HISTORY BACKGROUND T e Planning Department has received a variance amendment application from Wade Allison of 4330 Dakota Street. The applicant received a 4' foot west, front yard variance on September 7, 1989 to construct a 24 x 34 foot garage addition to the home. The variance was granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the driveway existing on Dakota Street be eliminated; 2. That the garage be sealed off within a period of twelve months. Mr. Allison is requesting that the Planning Commission delete the condition that the driveway be removed. See attached materials for memorandums and Planning Commission minutes related to this subject. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: See attached variance application and materials for Variance 89 -18. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The applicant constructed the 24 x 34 foot garage addition as per the variance granted in 1989. However, to date, the conditions of approval have not been satisfied. Mr. Allison approached the Planning Commission on September 19 and October 3, 1991 to poll the Commission to determine whether the driveway condition would be rescinded. The Commission advised Mr. Allison that in order to resolve the issue, a formal variance application would need be submitted and neighbors notified of the proposed change. The application before the Planning Commission is to amend the 1989 variance to delete the driveway removal condition. NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES /IMPACT /CONCERNS Staf as een a vis a oy t�aDutting neighbor to the east that a drainage problem exists on their lot due in part, to construction activities on Mr. Allison's property. Building Official, Gary Staber conducted a site inspection of the Busse property located at 4350 Dakota Street. The drainage problem is not associated with the garage addition that was added to the 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior take, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax(612)447-4245 west side of the home but rather is associated with retaining wall construction. In Mr. Staber's opinion, the drainage problem could be alleviated if the Allison Driveway were removed, regrading along the property line occurred to channel runoff and the Busse property be back filled up to the home to correct a settling problem adjacent to the foundation of the home. RECOMMENDATION: T e recommen ation from staff is to enforce the conditions of Variance 89 -18 as approved. There are no circumstances which have changed since variance approval. In addition, although not related to the original variance application, the drainage problem could be alleviated, in part, if the driveway is removed as required by the Planning commission. �.Y OF PRIOR LAKE APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE Applicant: b. ,l :'E AG CI.SGn/ Horne F}roi:e: y�J " Cy i � Address: 33. ", lrT J - 7 f ', Work Phone: Property Owner: ([J /)r- r' t[.15i.,^ Hone P1,one: rr Address: Work Phone: Type of Ownership: F Contract Purchase Agreenen Consultant /Contractor: Phone: Existing Use of Property: Zoning: of Property Legal Descr of Variance n L -r / ! ?L_ «, Variance Requested: ,'I P A 1) A - r 1- 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 _No What was requested: When: Disposition: Describe the type of improvements proposed: A /D l'1� SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified fran 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 [Amber (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 REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING, OOMMISSION. 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 infog ationnn and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance Submitted this day of !'� U 1 9 `j( Applicants Signature Fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS 10 BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR PLANNING OMKISSION _ APPBDVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING CDNDMONS• Signature of the Planning Director Date �Z _ U - 1 WEST AVEMIE -. W I YI I PROFILE SCALE / VERT: 1 in = 10 ft HORZ: I in = 50 ft I 1 � 4 5 — IW 1 Ir W ,.. 0 Y' 3 - - 47800 Gil Lli a � W o I r 1I ETHER Vall t Z �n /f 6 I W PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1991 PAGE 2 MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE A 2.5 FOOT EAST SIDE YARD VARIANCE, A 3.5 FOOT WEST SIDE YARD VARIANCE, AND A 44 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FOR 16158 LAKESIDE AVENUE S.E. RATIONALE BEING THAT THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LAND NECESSITATES A DECK, WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PRIVATE SPACE OF ADJOINING AREAS AND IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - WADE ALLISON - DISCUSSION Mr. Graser recapped Item III that had been tabled from the last meeting. The reason Mr. Allison is asking for this discussion is that at the time he received the variance to construct a garage in 1989, he didn't realize that one of the conditions was to remove the old driveway. He now wants to poll the Commissioners to see if they would rescind this condition if he would apply for an amendment to the motion. Comments from the Commissioners were on; precedent set if motion is rescinded, possible objections by neighbors, drainage problems, profuse amount of items accumulating in yard, and possible alternatives explored. Final consensus was that if the applicant wishes to apply for an amendment to the original variance, he may do so with the understanding that the neighbors will be notified and the decision may stay as recorded. Chairman Loftus suggested to Mr. Allison that he submit pictures with his application if he chooses to apply. r updated the Commissioners on the Comprehensive Plan upcoming Council Workshop, and topics of discussion for ing Commission Retreat. The Commissioners suggested the ekend in February should be considered and possible be Planners from Shakopee, Savage, and Mdewakanton Sioux MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Tape of meeting on file at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1991 PAGE 5 9. THE APPLICANTS VIEW THE OPERATION AS AN ARTISTIC, NOT A RETAIL OPERATION. AS SUCH, IF PROBLEMS ARISE THAT COMPROMISE THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO THE OCCUPATION, THE APPLICANTS AGREE TO DISCONTINUE SALES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL DISTRIBUTE WORKS THROUGH MAIL ORDER ON A PRIVATE INVITATION ONLY. 10. THE HOME OCCUPATION WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ON CITY STAFF. IF PROBLEMS ARISE OR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE OCCUPATION ARE RECEIVED, THE APPLICANT WILL NEED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FORMAL REVIEW OF THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold, Loftus and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM 5 - WADE ALLISON - DISCUSSION ON PREVIOUS VARIANCE Horst Graser presented information to the Commissioners regarding a variance granted to Wade Allison of 4330 Dakota Street. Mr. Allison felt he did not have time to object to a condition put into the motion of removing the driveway. He would now like to poll the Commissioners and if his application would be reconsidered to amend his variance as he now wishes to retain the driveway. Comments from the Commissioners were to table the request to give them time to look at the property. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 3, 1991. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Arnold, Kedrowski and Wells. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING RECALLED TO ORDER AT 10:25 P.M. Deb Garross presented outlined the information on Exhibit 2. Kenneth Lillyblad, 16287 Lakeside Avenue, had a question on a lot he owns. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED LANGUAGE TO PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE 5- 4 -1(C) AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO.83 -6 SECTION 4.1(C) AS OUTLINED IN THE DRAFT EXHIBIT 2 AS PRESENTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1991. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Wells, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Kedrowski was not present at the time of the motion. Deb Garross outlined the information on Exhibit 3; Averaging Setbacks. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO DELETE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5- 4 -1(J) AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 -6 SECTION 4.1(J) AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT 3 AS PRESENTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1991. VA� / PID1 5- 1 -0 89-1 ?3 Phone Phone: — Phone: NNG- S'Fit Phone: — Type of Ownership: Fee Contract Purchase Agreement Consultant /Contractor: (i . ;`c : -:-r ._ i cz Ff¢w L Pho Existing Use of Property: P resent Zoning: /7E�rO6.yT Proposed Use of Property Legal Descr of Variance Variance Requested: ( ' ('f=R r.4> or (. polAl,ANPE 17v1)u„e-s 17' F. T o 1LOU+e.Q., Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a v riance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? Yes What was requested: When: D isposition: the type of I .�R. r: c. TP t_!v IAJ C, ' 7 GE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (A)Cmpleted application form. (Wiling 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 6 Property Identification Number (PID). (E)Deed restrictions, if applicable. (F)An area nap at 1 available from the City Engineering Section showing: existing topography, utilities, lot boundaries, building easements and soil test data if pertinent within 300 feet. (G)A parcel map at 1 -50 showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY ODMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE REVIFA= BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 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 Lakc Zoning Ordinance which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree to provide information and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. i �_ 17 -Z"4Z4 ¢- -- Submitted this day of A r, 1 9-V $ -17 Zv 7r9c40 PLANNING ODMMISSION APPROVED _ DENIED 7`: DATE OF HEARING CITY COUNCIIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING 1; , t72 Y Date 89 18 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1969 PAGE 3 Amendment by Commissioner Loftus, to add to the motion that no opposition was expressed by the neighbors, failed. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth and Wells. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - BRUCE PETERSON - SIDE YARD VARIANCE Mr. Peterson was not present. Recess called for 5 minutes at 8:15 P.M. Reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Peterson not present. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO CONTINUE BRUCE PETERSON VARIANCE UNTIL THE END OF THE AGENDA AND ACT AT THAT TIME. Randall Ries variance was considered at this time. Mr. Ries said he would request a 5' south side yard variance and would offset the new construction from the existing structure- which is located 4 from the south side property line. Future additions would be planned so that the entire building will be 5' from the property line. This was agreeable with Mr. 6 Mrs. Irvine and Staff. Comments from the Commissioners were, lot is substandard, a one bedroom home is not adequate, garage location, parking, and appreciate the fact that the parties involved could work out a solution. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, TO GRANT 5' SOUTH SIDE YARD, 4' EAST REAR YARD VARIANCE, AND A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 9.283 AND 9.3B1C OF THE SHORE LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR 16484 INGUADONA BEACH CIRCLE, RATIONALE BEING THAT IT IS A SUBSTANDARD LOT WHICH CREATES A HARDSHIP, IS IN LINE WITH VARIANCES GRANTED IN THE PAST IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD, IS AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING HOUSELINE AND IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND IN CHARACTER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 9.23B AND 9.381C ARE THAT THE LOT IS TAXABLE AND SEWER AND WATER DOES EXIST TO THE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A HOUSE SIMILAR TO OTHER HOMES WITH SIMILAR LOT RESTRICTIONS. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth and Wells. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Peterson was present and advised that his application would be heard at the and of the agenda. ITEM V - WADE ALLISON - FRONT YARD VARIANCE Mr. Allison, 4330 Dakota St., presented the alternate design for a garage that was recommended by the Planning Commission at the August 17, 1989, showing the garage attached to the westerly side of the house requesting a 4 west side yard variance. 89 `l8 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 4 Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of September 7, 1989. Staff does recognize the efforts of the applicant to reduce the variance requested but Staff feels that the garage should be 22X34 therefore, Staff recommended a 2' west side yard variance be granted instead of the 4' requested. Comments from the Commissioners; acknowledged efforts of the applicant, felt that a 2' variance would be better but 4' would be allowable, maintenance of two driveways, lot area is less than 10,000 square feet causing a hardship, coverage ratio, and a contingency on the driveway. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE 4' WEST SIDE VARIANCE FOR AN ATTACHED 24 X 34 GARAGE ADDITION AT 4330 DAKOTA ST., CONTINGENT THAT THE DRIVEWAY EXISTING ON TO DAKOTA BE ELIMINATED AND THE GARAGE SEALED OFF WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS. In the discussion following the motion, Commissioner Arnold expressed concern on the site line impact. Commissioner Loftus felt it should be recorded that the neighbors voiced no objections to the alternate plan by Mr. Allison. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Kedrowski, Wells, and Roseth. May by Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM VI GUY SELINSKE - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Guy Selinske, 16813 Lyons Ave. stated that he is seeking a home occupation permit to work out of his home and operate a glass repair service. The applicant has been working from his home for the past five years but neglected to apply for a permit. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of September 7, 1989. This application was brought to the attention of Staff by a complaint. Other violations of the complaint have been satisfied. This occupation is the primary source of income for the applicant. There are two employees plus Mr. Selinske and his wife. Staff's recommendation would be to approve the home occupation permit with the following conditions: 1. The operation be limited to dispatch only. 2. The number of employees be limited to family members and one glass installer. 3. No exterior signs be allowed to advertise the business. 4. No exterior storage be allowed on site. 5. All repair work be conducted off site. Chairperson Kedrowski read into the record a letter dated September 4, 1989, from Gerhard E. Zaudtke, 16803 Lyons Ave. stating he had no objections to the permit, and a letter dated 8.9. "VA18P2" PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT FRONT YARD VARIANCE APPLICATION APPLICANT WADE ALLISON SITE: 4330 DAKOTA STREET S.E. DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1989 INTRODUCTION• The Planning Commission considered a variance application from Wade Allison fora 17' foot front yard variance from West Avenue on August 17, 1989. Mr. Allison had proposed to build a 32 x 24 foot detached garage 8' feet from the westerly property line of Lot 1, Block 1, Prior Acres 3rd Addition. The Planning Commission encouraged the applicant to review alternate design options for the garage in order to reduce the amount of variance needed. The revised plan is attached. The applicant has chosen to attach the garage to the westerly side of the home and is requesting consideration for a 4' foot west front yard variance. BACKGROUND: e su ect site is a corner lot which contains approximately 9,500 square feet. The lot is zoned R -1 /S -D and the required setbacks are 25 feet from the south and west property lines and 10 feet from the north and east property lines. Mr. Allison wishes to convert an existing tuck under garage into living space and add an attached garage on the westerly side of the existing home. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES: The Planning Commission was concerned with the original garage location due to the proximity of the structure to the road and that site lines for traffic would likely be impaired. Reactions from the neighborhood were generally negative and concern was expressed for traffic safety as well as the aesthetic impact on the neighborhood. The attached map illustrates the location proposed for the attached garage as well as the location of four homes to the north of the subject site. It is evident that structures located along West Avenue in the immediate vicinity of the subject site, maintain a consistent setback from the roadway. A discussion with the Building Official revealed that typical garage length ranges from 22 to 26 feet. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612)4474230 / Fax !6121 4474245 A site analysis was conducted by staff, where it was found that the proposal would not be consistent with the development patterns of the neighborhood. The applicant has use of an existing garage, even though it is not as large of a storage space as he would like. Staff would find it difficult to find bardship to substantiate granting a variance to this site. The subject site is not unique and no evidence has been presented to demonstrate that a hardship exists. Perhaps the applicant should explore other alternatives to increase the living space of the existing home in a manner which does not require setback variances. STAFF RECOtM1ENDATION: TAB recommendation from staff is to deny the variance on the basis that the subject site is not unique with respect to other lots within the neighborhood; the proposed garage would not observe the spirit of the ordinance; the variance requested is extreme (68% variance); and the proposed location and setback would not be consistent with existing development patterns in the neighborhood. 89 - 18 E V ISE D PRO POSHL `� 1 m PAOPER v L,N L_ . _ Arn • , JS2 . I I JET. DPLic / � � {QROVND I Nut- 4�VRRiRNCE . i 171tNew�4 1`tr 34' . I I I 4aoo rl eeac 14u 4�L j PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1989 The August 17, 1989, Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Vice- Chairperson Arnold at 7:35 P.M. Present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Wells, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, and Assistant City Planner Deb Garross. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Commissioner Wells commented that the wording in paragraph three of ITEM III should be amended to read " and water problem would be solved ". MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE MINUTES AS AMENDED. Vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus and Roseth. Commissioners Wells and Arnold abstained as they were not present at the August 3, 1989, meeting. ITEM II - WADE ALLISON - FRONT YARD VARIANCE Wade Allison, 4330 Dakota Street S.E., stated that he is requesting a 17' west front yard variance to build a garage and to convert the existing garage to living space. A larger garage is needed to park and store the vehicles he owns. Deb Garross presented the information as per the memo of August 17, 1989. Staff recommendation is to deny the request as the subject site is not unique with other lots in the neighborhood, the proposed garage would not observe the spirit of the ordinance, the variance requested is extreme, and the proposed location and setback would not be consistent with the existing development patterns in the neighborhood. Tom Faust, 16051 West Ave. S.E., and Ed Bennett, 16031 West Ave. S.E., objected to the variance as they felt the building would cause a traffic hazard when backing out of their driveways. Mr. Graser reported for the record a telephone call from Keith Torkelson, owner of the vacant lot at the intersection of West Ave. and County Road 21, stating that he also objected to the variance. Comments from the Commissioners were on, building an attached garage, change the dimensions of the garage, property size, extreme coverage ratio, poor traffic visibility, and driveway parking. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO TABLE THE APPLICATION OF WADE ALLISON AT 4330 DAKOTA ST. S.E., FOR A 17 FOOT VARIANCE UNTIL APPLICANT HAS REDESIGNED PROJECT AND SUBMITTED PLANS TO STAFF. Vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus, Wells, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. 4629 Dakota St. SE. P9 Lake Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474235 1 0 "VA18PC" PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT FRONT YARD VARIANCE APPLICATION APPLICANT WADE ALLISON SITE: 4330 DAKOTA STREET S.E. DATE: AUGUST 17, 1989 INTRODUCTION• The Planning Department has received a variance application from Wade Allison to consider a 17' foot front yard variance from West Avenue. Mr. Allison has proposed to build a 32 x 24 foot detached garage 8' feet from the westerly property line of Lot 1, Block 1, Prior Acres 3rd Addition. BACKGROUND: The t site is a corner lot which contains approximately 9,500 square feet. The lot is zoned R -1 /S -D and the required setbacks are 25 feet from the south and west property lines and 10 feet from the north and east property lines. Mr. Allison wishes to convert an existing tuck under garage into living space and add a detached garage on the northwest corner of the property. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES: The attachecT map is a drawing prepared by the City Engineering Department. The map illustrates the location proposed for the detached garage as well as the location of four homes to the north of the subject site. It is evident that structures located along West Avenue in the immediate vicinity of the subject site, maintain a consistent setback from the roadway. STAFF ANALYSIS: When t —application for variance was first discussed, it was thought by the applicant that there was enough lot area to locate the cjaracye 12 feet from the property line. Staff reviewed possibilities of reducing the length of the garage from 32 to 22 feet in order to reduce the degree of variance needed. However, once the proposal was drawn to scale, it was discovered that there was much less area available to the westerly side of the home and that an extreme variance would be needed in order to construct the garage as proposed. 4629 Dakota St. Sf- Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax(612)447-4245 89-18 STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has use of an existing garage, even though it is not as large of a storage space as he would like. Staff is not able to find a hardship concerning this property. The subject site is not unique and no evidence has been presented to demonstrate that a hardship exists. However, staff does recognize the efforts of the applicant to reduce the amount of variance from 17 to 4 feet. It is the recommendation of staff that the length of the garage be reduced from 24 to 22 feet, reducing the variance from 4 to a 2 foot west front yard variance for the subject site. The addition of a 22 x 34 foot garage would bring the coverage ratio to 218 percent for the subject site. HERITAGE COMMUNITY v (/ \ ) ` 121,7 1 1891 1991 "VA20PC" PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT: LAKESHORE VARIANCE APPLICANT: DAVID RUBENZER SITE ADDRESS: 14085 GREENWAY AVENUE PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO DATE: DECEMBER 5, 1991 HISTORY /BACKGROUND The Planning Department has received a variance application from David Rubenzer to consider a 50' foot variance from the required 75' Lakeshore setback. The applicant proposes to build a single family home as per attached survey. The subject site consists of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, The Harbor West. The home proposed would constitute approximately less than 20% lot coverage for the subject site. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: The subject site was subdivided and received final plat approval from the City Council on December 12, 1982. A staff memo with the file indicates that at the time of subdivision, it was recognized that the 75' lakeshore setback could not be met for part of the plat. PHYSIOGRAPHY: The i ste contains over 15,000 square feet of land area above the 904 elevation, which is compliant with current Shoreland Management lot area standards. However, due to its location adjacent to the channel, the property is of irregular shape with the 904 encroaching upon the east and south parts of the parcel. The lot is low however, the survey indicates that the structure will be placed in accordance with the 909 flood plain elevation required by the City's Flood Plain Ordinance. ADJACENT USES: Theca j - scent properties are developed with single family homes. The Conroy's Bay subdivision is located to the west, The Harbor West subdivision is located to the north and the property located across the street from the subject site is currently vacant. RECOMMENDATION The recommendation from staff is to approve the 50' foot setback variance as requested. The lot was created in 1982 with the rec,gnition that variances would be needed in order to provide a building envelope for the property. The lot is an irregular 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 shape with the 904 encroaching upon the east and south property lines. As such, there is no building envelope on the subject site where a structure could be placed to meet current zoning standards. In addition, the neighborhood is virtually fully developed therefore, it is not likely that this variance would set a negative precedent for future development. The Conroy's Bay subdivision is an old plat that contains many homes at variance with the 75' setback standard. The hardship is not caused by the property owner but rather is the result of the ordinance and actions of the City of Prior Lake. The variance observes the spirit of the ordinance and would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community. Z SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey,, (D)Certified f ran - abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description e Property Identification Number C(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 REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING- COMMISSION. 1b 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 reguirements for variance procedures. I agree to providenformation and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. X I /1l„ 11ey"f9l/ Silmitted this day of NQq . 19 I I Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING DATE OF HEARING CONDITIONS• Signature of the Planning Director Late PIDt �zA -,2 IQ -In 7 - 0 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 34 0719 - U 0 P- O APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE // ca Applint: `Q ,�.1l 44c,t 1 c C Hone Phone: 49l - /E yG Address: i Phone: Property Owner: Hone Phone: /gr /.176 Address: wn.7_/ !':.,e._ i <E hbrk Phone: , i'.-90 °,t Type of Ownership: ee Contract Purchase Agreement Consultant /Contractor: 7A T c, i Phone: 1 176 oa'1 7 Existing Use 1 {/ �RQOiI[U�Irf !'CS of Property: C ' 7 � / / — 9 resent Zoning: � t4JQM Proposed Use 7T l' , of Property: 7'� c � Legal Description 1 X 7 /iC l d y, �� >c s- /{Pc u� of Variance Site / Z c � �� '` Variance Requested: % •'2/ c� i -Cc•� 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 � No What was requested: When: Disposition• Describe the type of improvements proposed: Z SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (A)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey,, (D)Certified f ran - abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description e Property Identification Number C(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 REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING- COMMISSION. 1b 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 reguirements for variance procedures. I agree to providenformation and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. X I /1l„ 11ey"f9l/ Silmitted this day of NQq . 19 I I Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING DATE OF HEARING CONDITIONS• Signature of the Planning Director Late §§ k) k 2 k K H-1 (� 7| |�] §� � % mw \§!� . 2 aJ •__ �mm. _ . FD...H. �a_ c#nurN ~' James R. Q \ \ ' -' CITY OF PRIOR LAKE M E M O R A N D U M TO . PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STAFF RE . HARBOR WEST - PRELIMINARY PLAT DATE: JUNE 4, 1981 ~ The proposed plat calls for the platting of four single family lots. Lots 1 -3 meet the requirements for size and width. Lot 4 is in the flood plan and would require large amounts of fill. Lakeshore set back of 7S' could not be met and would reauira a 35' variance Sewer and water abut the property. Laterals would have to be extended to service the plat. Both sewer and water must be in the right -of -way. The attachment shows sewer service at the bottom of the lots. The grades for the road as proposed are acceptable. A ten foot cut is necessery to realize these grades. The temporary cul -de -sac must be eliminated and provisions made for through traffic. The topography in this plat is extremely steep. The development of the area west of this proposal has not been addressed. This proposal must address the potential development of this area in terms of traffic circulation and utilities. The developer has not addressed storm water management and typical street sections. Staff requests this item be tabled until July 2nd at 8:30 P.M. The developer is requested to resubmit plan outlining the -aforementioned deficiencies. (812) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 OF NATURAL RESOURCES Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 FILE NO December 2, 1991 Ms. Deb Garross City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 RFC O.?, . PRicr�. RE: RUBENZER SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST, LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK 1, THE HARBOR WEST, LOWER PRIOR LAKE ( #70 -26) Dear Ms. Garross: I have received the materials you sent regarding the subject variance request. They reached my office on November 25, 1991. On November 19th David Nygren faxed me a plan similar to that which you sent. The two drawings appear identical, with the exception of the structure setback depicted at the southeast corner of the proposed structure. On the plan faxed to me the setback was 23.6' from the 904.0 contour. On the drawing you sent me, it indicates a 25 setback. I scaled it off on the plan you sent and it appears to be 23.6 ±. I do not see evidence that the structure has been moved, or the dimensions physically changed on the plan. Only the numbers shown on the plan were changed. This should be addressed. During my discussion with the building contractor (Dave Nygren) it was brought to my attention that the portion of the proposed structure on the southeast corner of the house is to be a hot tub or something similar. Does this meet the hardship test as defined by Minnesota Statute, Chapter 394? If the city finds the hot tub a necessary function of the home, I recommend the applicant relocate it to the south end of the home. Assuming the dimensions of the hot tub area would be the same, it could be located on the south end of the structure and maintain at least a 35' setback. A condition of a variance granted should include requirements for erosion control during construction, and a revegetation plan, including trees or shrubs which would partially shield the structure from view from the lake. Does their plan include a deck? I will strongly oppose any future variance request for a deck on this lot. This should be made clear to the applicant, and incorporated into the minutes of the hearing. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Ms. Garross December 2, 1991 Page Two (2) Lastly, it appears that the lot will have to be raised to ensure any structure on the property meets the requirements of floodplain zoning. The lowest floor of any structure, including crawl space, must be at least one foot higher than the loo -year flood elevation of Prior Lake. In summary, Lots 7 and 8 are marginFlly developable. I oppose the variance as proposed. I would acc %pt moving the southeast portion of the structure to the south. I will not approve of any deck in the future, should application be made. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Please call if you have any questions. As always, keep me advised of the outcome of this hear'ng. Sincerely, r Pa�r k .. Lyn III Area Hydrologist PJL /kka:rubenzer.vpl tr STATE OF D OF NATURAL RESOURCES METRO WATERS, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 551066. PHONE No. 772_7910 7� November 27, 1991 Ms. Deb Garross City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: VARIANCE REQUEST, WADE ALLISON, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PRIOR ACRES 3RD ADDITION, SCOTT COUNTY Dear Ms. Garross: I have received and reviewed the materials you forwarded regarding the subject variance request. I assume there was justification for requiring removal of the driveway when the variance was issued. As such, the condition should be met. From a shoreland zoning perspective, it would be desirable to have the driveway removed and seeded or sodded. This would reduce the impervious coverage of the lot and the runoff from it. If leaving the driveway results in the percentage of impervious coverage exceeding 25 %, I would strongly encourage the drive to be removed. Please keep me informed as to the outcome of the hearing regarding this matter. 1 erely„ Patrick J. L nch III Area Hydrolo ist PJL /kka:acrell27.pj1 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PRI \� I NV HERITAGE 1891 REGULAR PLANNING OOMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 1991 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COMMUNITY 1991 REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING V DRIDGE ESTATES REZONING JOSEPH MAHOM/ MIKE GILES HEARING * Indicates a Public Hearing DOUGLAS THEILBAR All times stated on the Planning Cotmn9ssion 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) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 � i v HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 9 ✓J.':Q 1 1991 -209 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1991 The December 5, 1991, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Wells arrived at 7:35 P.M. ITEM I - REVIEW M OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - PUBLIC HEARING - 2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - COUNTY ROAD 18 POLICIES - TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Loftus at 7:35 P.M. The public was in attendance. Horst Graser introduced David Unmacht, city Manager, who presented political and planning information on the 2000 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the County Road 18 proposed policies. Progress on the bridge construction, ramp, and loop exits were discussed. The Metropolitan Council denied the paving of the ramp and exit, rational being that it would urbanize the area prematurely. Certain conditions were given to the City of Prior Lake, City of Savage, City of Shakopee, and Scott County, in order to safeguard against urbanization. Prior Lake has met most of the criteria and will present it to the Metropolitan Council in January of 1992 in anticipation of overturning their decision on the non - paveing of the ramp and exit. Horst Graser gave a presentation on the building phases of County Road 18. The concern that Metropolitan Council has is that by allowing urban type of traffic to exit into the rural area would cause communities to rezone and prematurely develop. It was decided by the Metropolitan Council that in order to have the loop and the access ramp paved, the communities in northern Scott County including the County had to safeguard certain land use patterns and practices. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1991 PAGE 2 The transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan has been rewritten and will contain the amendment. Prior Lake will develop in an orderly and planned fashion. The policy statements were read that will be adopted by the City. These policies will limit driveway and highway access to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge and Shakopee By -Pass. LEO Vierling, 14091 Eagle Creek Ave. NE, stated that not all of the driveways going into his property were shown on the map. Larry Brastad, 13755 Crest Ave. NE, questioned location of a service road. Comments from the Commissioners were on; changes are adequate for the Metropolitan Council, time frame for paving the ramp and loop, would there be a moratorium on zoning, and all were in favor of the amendment. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED WITH THE MAP AS EXHIBIT A TO SHOW THE ADDITIONAL ROAD ACCESSES TO THE LEO VIERLING FARM. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, wells, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing closed at 8:30 P.M. ITEM III - WADE ALLISON VARIANCE AMENDMENT Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of December 5, 1991. The applicant is requesting the Planning Commission to delete the condition to remove the driveway as stated in Variance 89 -18. A letter from Pat Lynch of the DNR, dated November 27, 1991, stated that he assumed there was justification for requiring removal of the driveway when the variance was issued, as such, the condition should be met. The coverage ratio for the site is 30% in the shoreland district, the applicant's lot is 38 %. If the driveway is removed as specified in the 1989 variance the coverage ratio would be reduced to 26 %. A drainage issue was voiced by an abutting neighbor. Gary Staber, Building Official, conducted a site inspection on the Busse property at 4350 Dakota Street and deter that the drainage problem is not associated to the garage addition but in part to a retaining wall construction. In Mr. Staber's opinion, the drainage problem could be improved if the Allison driveway were removed and fill added adjacent to the Busse home. The recommendation from Staff is to enforce the conditions of Variance 89 -18 as approved by the Commissioners. There are no circumstances which have changed since the variance approval and the drainage issue could be alleviated, in part, if the driveway was removed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1991 PAGE 3 Wade Allison, 4330 Dakota Street, stating he is requesting the Commissioners to rescind their decision to have his driveway removed as per his variance application 89 -18. The applicant distributed pictures showing his property. A letter from the former owner, Ted Paul, Watertown, South Dakota, was read by the applicant informing him the water problem had always been there and that the driveway' did help the drainage. Mr. Allison stated he wishes to retain the driveway for convenience and play area for his children. Comments from the Commissioners were on; design of the garage, status of tuckunder garage, storage area, compromise was made to allow the applicant to have the garage on the original variance, and all were in agreement not to change the condition. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO REAFFIRM THE CONDITION STATED IN THE ORIGINAL MOTION OF VARIANCE 89 -18 THAT THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY BE REMOVED BUT DUE TO THE MISUNDERSTANDING BY THE APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL MOTION AND CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE APPLICANT IS ALLOWED UNTIL JUNE 30, 1992, TO REMOVE THE DRIVEWAY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - DAVID RUBENZER - VARIANCE David Nygren contractor, representing the applicant, David Rubenzer of 14024 Rutger's St. N.E., stated they are requesting a 50 foot variance from the required 75 foot lakeshore setback to build a single family home. A variance is required due to the size of the subject site. The home was scaled down to request the least possible variance. Deb Garross presented the information as the memo of December 5, 1991. The :subject site is Lots 7 6 8, a-id is irregular shaped with the 904 encroaching on the east and south sides of the parcel. At the time of platting in 1982, it was recognized that the 75 foot lakeshore variance could not be met. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variance as requested as there is no building envelope on the subject site where a structure could be placed to meet current zoning standards and the neighborhood is fully developed and would not set a precedent for future development. The hardship is not caused by the applicant but rather is the result of the ordinance and actions of the City of Prior Lake. Dean Brown, 6450 Conroy St. NE, questioned the elevation of the lot and was concerned on lot 7 and his ability to enter and exit from his driveway. David Rubenzer, 14024 Rutgers St. explained the proposed location of his driveway on lot 7 and the location of an easement. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1991 PAGE 4 Mike Ryan, 6442 Conroy St. questioned street location and wanted the 30 feet returned that was lost to them when platted. Caryn Ryan, 6442 Conroy St. wanted to know the width and definition of a street. Also complained on stakes in road. She was advised the stakes were used by the surveyor to locate lot lines. Comments from the Commissioners were on; issue of driveway is civil matter, erosion control, lot is unbuildable without a variance, maintain setbacks, additional fill brought in, hardship is evident, and no one was opposed to the variance. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE A 50 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FOR 14085 GREENWAY AVENUE AND THAT THE SURVEY SHOWN BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AS THE SITE PLAN. JUSTIFICATION BEING THAT IT IS A UNIQUE SITUATION, THE LOT IS IRREGULAR SHAPED THAT REQUIRES A VARIANCE, IT DOES NOT SET A PRECEDENT, IS IN CHARACTER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE APPLICANT DID NOT CREATE THE HARDSHIP AND IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALPH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Roseth, Loftus, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Graser advised the Commissioners that the workshop with the Council has been postponed to February 1. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Horst W. Graser Rita M. SChewe Director of Planning Recording Secretary wRo�j� v n� T "RZ01PCrr SUBJECT: APPLICANT: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: HERITAGE COMMUNITY 9541;x_1 1891 1991 2041 PLANNING REPORT CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION FOR NEW CENTURY CONSTRUCTION JOE MAHONEY AND MIKE GILES DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER X YES NO DECEMBER 19, 1991 HISTORY /BACKGROUND The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a rezoning application for Woodridge Estates. See attached map for subject site location. The site consists of approximately seventy acres of vacant land located adjacent to and directly west of "The Pond" athletic complex. The requested action is to rezone the site from A -1 Agricultural to R -1 Residential. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: The rezoning was approved by the Planning Commission on June 20, 1991 and by the City Council on August 5, 1991. The Council approved the rezoning subject to (1) Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and (2) a Sunshine Date of November 15, 1991 be incorporated which will give the Metropolitan Council slightly more than 90 days to approve the Comprehensive Plan, at which time the rezoning would become valid. If the Metropolitan Council does not approve the Plan Amendment by November 15, 1991 the rezoning would be declared null and void. The Metropolitan Council review of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to incorporate the subject si into the Urban Service Area and to change the Land Use Designat i from Agricultural to Low Density Residential is still under6y. Staff anticipates that a decision will be forthcoming from the Metropolitan Council by January 1991. Staff is under the impression that the Met Council will approve the amendment. However, the sunshine date placed upon the rezoning application has expired. Therefore, the request is to again, rezone the site from A -1 Agricultural to R -1 Urban Residential. RECOMMENDATION: T ee recommendation from staff is to approve the rezoning application as requested subject to Metropolitan Council approval of the Urban Service Area expansion and change of land use designation from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. The developer has been granted preliminary plat approval of a single family subdivision on the site, The zoning should be changed to accommodate anticipated development on the subject site. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Mirmesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 Items 5 thru 7 were bypassed in order to go directly to item A8: Lake%on Consider Approval of Bid Award for Project 91 -14 Lakefront Park Pa'+k Trails and Resolution 91 -37. Assistant City Engineer Loney T4at -i presented a map of the proposed trail system and reported the (fide results of the bid opening for paving trails in Lakefront Park. The low total bid base and alternate of $69,690.25 was submitted by Prior Lake Blacktop. Resident Dorothy Watzl, 15608 Red Oaks Road, expressed concern regarding the proposed handicapped y-cess trail to the Lakefront Park beach area. Ms. Watzl also requested that City Manager Unmacht meet with Dave Watzl to discuss the issue in more detail, and whether there had been a written agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Watzl's on the road to the beach area. Irene Abrahamson, 4696 Rutledge Street, addressed the Council concerning traffic on Red Oaks, snowmobile use in the park and signs t0 direct people to parking areas. Extensive discussion occurred on all of the issues brought up by Ms. Abrahamson and Ms. Watzl. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE RS 91 -37 RESOLUTION 91 -37 ACCEPTING BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91 -14 (LAKEFRONT 13id PARK TRAILS). 104 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott LakelAo^ and White, the motion passed unanimously. Park T 2ai.(n Council directed staff to research solutions to the snowmobile issue and present a plan prior to this winter. Loney stated that the trail construction would start within two weeks after the contracts are signed. The next portion of Agenda Item $8 was: Consider Request of John )ohn and Meda Kop. Meda Kop addressed the Council with a request that a,d the City consider naming a portion of the trails located within mach Kop Lakefront Park "Kop Trail ". A short discussion occurred on the 4egaeet location of the trails to determine which area the Kops had in mind when making the request. Council directed staff to look into naming the trails in Lakefront Park. The next order of business was: Consider Action to Establish F14e Fire Hall Referendum. City Manager Unmacht gave a brief update Ha,U on the status of the issue as outlined in his memorandum of September 3, 1991. Fire Chief, Al Borchardt, briefly discussed the findings of the Land Acquisition, Building and Equipment Committees. Discussion occurred on whether to put the equipment purchases on the referendum or to purchase the equipment with Equipment Certificates. Council directed staff to draw up a list of pros and cons and present them on September 16. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Preliminary Plat of wood Ric Wood Ridge Estates. Attorney Tim Keane presented a map of the E,tate4 proposed plat and discussed details of his Letter of Intent dated August 28, 1991, which identified additional design and open space issues agreed to by staff and the developer within the Wood Ridge Estates preliminary plat. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 Keane also discussed details with regard to the following: The proposed trail system, minimized grading levels, tree pplantings, erosion control, sewer and water connections, bermings, and amount of land designated to park dedication. City Planner Graser discussed the Metropolitan Council's request with regard to the City's urban service area expansion application. Discussion occurred on the recommended tree cover requirements, purpose of Wood View Court and Ridge View Court drainage and utility easements and the turn - around and whether it sets a precedent for utilizing someone else's property to facilitate their plat. Council expressed a desire that there be a clear cut differentiation between the trail and private property. Additional discussion occurred regarding the placement of the proposed five foot trail next to Lot 1, Block 3 and when the final construction should occur. Staff suggested that the trail could be eight feet instead of five feet. Council concurred. Staff assured Council that the City's policy with regard to retention of natural features and trails around a body of water would be considered during construction. p!(eC.nunL MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECOND BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE pi PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOOD RIDGE ESTATES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE CONTINGENCY THAT THE PATH AROUND THE POND BE WIDENED TO EIGHT FEET PAST LOT 1, BLACK 3. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and white, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider adoption of the 1992 -96 CYP Capital Improvement Program. Council concurred that staff should 19911S2 place this item on the agenda for September 16. The next order of business was: Staff Report on Status of the tnivid Enivid /Super Valu Projects. City Manager Unmacht reported on the Supea Va status of the agreement on the Development Contract between the paoJec.t EDA and Enivid. Unmacht also stated that Super Valu has State submitted a preliminary plat and staff will be meeting on it this week. Topics discussed under other Business is as follows: -- City Manager Unmacht presented a letter from the VFW WW regarding their request for an Outdoor Concert permit for the Firemen's Chicken Fry on Sunday, September S. Discussion occurred regarding outdoor concerts and the possibility of Council reconsidering the ordinance as it now is written. Additional comments occurred on recent outdoor concerts and problems associated with them. Mayor Andren questioned as to whether the bar owners had met for the purpose of coming up with a solution on policing and monitoring the outdoor concerts they sponsor as they had indicated they would be doing. Council concurred that due to the 30 day notice requirement, they could not set a precedent in this case by granting the permit. A short discussion occurred on raising the fee and implementing stricter enforcement of the pR,o J T. T � t . E0 HERITAGE COMMUNrry 99J-W- 1891 1991 2091 AGENDA NUMBER: 7 PREPARED BY: HORST W. GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SUBJECT: CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOOD RIDGE ESTATES DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 INTRODUCTION: The developers, Joe Mahoney and Michael Giles, have petitioned the Council for preliminary plat approval for Wood Ridge Estates. BACKGROUND: The 70 acre subject site has been in the foreground of both the Planning Commission and Council calendars for the past year and a half. Initially the property was annexed into the City and subsequently rezoned and brought into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The preliminary plat was filed with Staff on May 17, 1991. In accordance with Section 6 -3 -3 (B) 1, the Council must approve or disapprove the preliminary plat by September 14, 1991, or agree to an extension of the review period with the applicant. The Planning Commission considered this development for about three (3) months before recommending preliminary plat approval at a special meeting on August 23, 1991. The outstanding issues were resolved at that meeting and confirmed in a letter of understanding drafted by the develope attorney, Tim Keane. The Planning Commision approved the preliminary plat on the conditions incorporated in the letter. The letter of understanding dated August 28, 1991, is attached. Staff and the developers worked hard to resolve outstanding issues on the preliminary plat. Over the course of the past three (3) months, Staff has had significant input into the design and arrangement of lots and open space. Based on the conditions incorporated in the attached letter of understanding, Staff recommends preliminary plat approval. Within the review period, Staff has identified additional design and open space issues in wood Ridge Estates which contributed to the letter of understanding that will be presented in detail at the Council hearing Tim Keane will be prepared to discuss the development and letter of understanding. Attached to your packet of information are existing conditions and data that have been complied for purposes of providing an insight into the developers design and layout. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the preliminary plat as recommended by the Planning Commission. a. Deny the preliminary plat. r. Continue the preliminary plat for additional detail. RECONNENDATION: Planning Commission and Staff recommend Alternative Number 1. ACTION REQUIRED: Depends on Council discussion. LARKIN, Horrx^N. DALT & 1.IYDoRKN. LT D. •f <OIlM La• Of <Ow r400 tCIrC< a, I.A <OV<. pOOY M•Ow, ,.u.«OV aMT •f LLln ].! -4 U p)4.400 I.I tt4.3313 !N 4•w r. YY.. Iat(tl . H.Y.[..YO �[• r N.P •Ha % , V <,h a. ` �hHq a. Pv uU• JNf : <af .t .Y August 28, 1991 Reply to Bloomington Mr. David Unmacht, City Administrator Mr. Worst Graser, City Planner City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota S.C. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Res Woodridge Estates First Addition Preliminary Plat Gentlemen) MM•ra _ This letter iz; intended to cenfirn underetendinge reached in meeting- with City staff and the developers in the above - referenced project regarding the resolution of issues relating to preliminary plat approval of the Woodridge Estates 1st Addition. This letter also confirms modifications to the preliminary plat and this understanding as recoamneded by the Prior Lake Planning Commission at its meeting of August 22, 1991. Grading Plan nd vegetation It is agreed and understood that the developer will mass grade the roads and drainage improvements. Because it is beneficial to the preservation of existing vegetation, the wooded home sites will be graded by the individual home building contractors consistent with the overall grading plan and city. Pond Trail The pocid trail will be included as an element in the development plan with the area dedicated for park as indicated on the preliminary plat. The pond trail will be a five foot walkway with design and construction of the trail to be conducted by the LARx1N, HOT1'MAN. TIwLY do LINvowrN, i City of Prior Lake August 20, 1991 !'d01.1 - - -- City of Prior Lake Parks Department. The temporary turn- around for Pond view Trail will be located west of the preliminary plat on the - Stassen• property. Lot 1, Block 3 will not be deleted from the development plan. The developer and staff will agree upon suitable screening for the rear portion of that lot. The developer will provide an additional triangular portion to the rear side of Lots 0 and 9, Block 3. Lot 9 may be widened up to an additional 20 feet to compensate for the shallow depth. The resulting lot dimension of Lot 9 will be 90' south, 90' west, 120' north, 140' east. The trail will be constructed at the time recommended and deemed appropriate by City staff. 3. nushtown Roae � . Rather than a berm, developer will install additional screening to consist of a minimum of five coniferous trees, balled and burlapped, and at least six feet in height to be planted across the rear of each of the lots in Block 13. 4. B ..A Pie ^t 1 703h .S2reet. Developer agrees to construction of a berm a minimum four feet in height planted with a minimum four coniferous trees per lot, each balled and burlapped and at least six feet in height. Prior to construction of the berm, staff and developer will most in the field to confirm actual berm height. The berm will be constructed with a slope not to exceed 4s1. 5. Ruff between Block 1 a nd- B7 (' p i strict Staff and developer agreed that the existing vegetation on the north side of Block 1 is of sufficient density that no additional screening is required. 6. Slopes over Z04 Lot 30, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 12 will be modified so that slopes over 201 will be retained as much as possible. The park trail lying east of Shenandoah Trail shall be graded to a slope not to exceed 91. 7. ^a ->< �T -t' 1 r e ^� ^tio� h rw n Block 4 and -Block ...9 • The rear corners of Lot 16, Block 4 and Lot 7, Block 6 will be reconfigured to provide a minimum 50 foot corridor to accommodate the park /trail. 8. r Developer concurs with staff recommendation for variance. 9. Pondview Trail T m racy uW , Developer agrees to provide easement document for temporary turn - around for Pondview Trail cul -de -sac prior to final plat approval. LARxIN. HorvmAN. T)AI.Y & 1.IN13r:REN. LTD. City of Prior Lake August 20, 1991 Pace 3 10. AdUwst lo line wm n ts _3_ and 4. Alock '+ Developer agrees with recommendation. 11. Planting and__y ram P Plan Developer agrees each lot planting plan will be in compliance with the Code. 12. Park Dedication Regulr m n . Developer agrees to provide cash in lieu of land dedication for the difference in computation between the 6.9 acres and the approximately 6.3 to 6.5 included on the preliminary plat on the basis of raw land value of $7,500 or park dedication of $750 per acre. 1;li IN -RING Itt {jE$ st --two -er n- n v, cr .A : "�A' Fr� $_tormsewer and Drainage Report Staff will be working with the developer's engineer to determine the design of the stormsewer plan. Minh pater Elevation Staff will work with developer's engineer to confirm pond overflow elevation and minimum building elevation. Erosion Co ntrol. Staff will work with developer's engineer to determine the design of sedementation basins. Erosion control silt fence plans will be provided in two phases. The first will reflect the silt fence plan for the mass grading plan. The second will be the silt fence plan for the development of individual lots and blocks with continuous silt fence along all streets except where no lot drainage goes to the street. Drainage Easements Drainage easements will be provided wherever drainage crosses lots. 5. C= ingent Approval Developer agrees that the above - referenced details will be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public porks prior to final plat approval. Sanitary an S ever pater Main Sanitary sewer ga=_sments outalde the Dcvel will bo rrgyided An easement for utilities will be required from the "Stassen" property. San±tan• eewQr extenelor frn Stree The City will construct the sanitary sewer at its expense across Tower Street right -of -way to the edge of the street. Developer will be responsible for sever construction beyond that point. LARKIN. HUTI'MAN. T)Af.y a% LivDf:nEm. LTD. City of Prior Lake August 2e, 1991 Peae_5 —.. - -- 3. Liydrent ac ujap. Hydrant spacing and valve location will be coordinated between City and developer's engineers. 9. Watermain Yatermain lines and utilities will be installed to the south edge of Mushtown right -of -way. Developer will be responsible for one half of cost to extend utilities across Mushtown right -of -way. Streets I. Typical etree "etijon. Staff and developer agree to a 36' street section for Toronto Avenue and a 30' street section for all other residential streets. 2. TDnRgz cul- de -aac .grading. Developer's engineer will show profile of grading and drainage of temporary cul -de -sac east of Pondview Trail 3. Sidewalks. Staff and developer agree to construction of five 5' sidewalk on rest side of Toronto Avenue and e' bituminous trail on east side of Toronto Avenue. •• Mushtown R oad improvements Developer agrees to responsibility for 50% of the costs of the Mushtown Road improvements to be constructed at the time of the development of Phase III. The developer's share is for a 36' urban road section with a 7 ton design. The City may design a wider road with a 9 ton design. 5. Vertical Caryey. Developer agrees all vertical curves shall meet the 30 mile an hour design requirement. City engineer to confirm with developer's engineer on details. 6. Mailboxes City to confer with Postal Services to confirm location and style of mailboxes in cul -de -sacs. 7. 170th Street onetruccion Staff and developer agree that the cost of the improvements of 170th Street is not the responsibility of the developer. S. Gazzqe_cdA Movation Staff and developer agree that garage slab elevations will be 1.5' above street elevation with positive drainage around houses. Swales around homes will have positive drainage along side lot lines to conform with 100 year storm event. LARKIN. HurrMAV. D Aix .& Li�naRrv, Lrn. City of Prior Lake Au4Dust 26, 1991 This letter is intcrded tc r,.enorinlEzo tn,- and- raindin7e r" it cur meeting,. If /c- have any gcestien_ or Ti•gj—T -e nnA!ficet! ^ns, please contact me at 096 -3203. Sincerely, Timothy J. R ne, for LARKIN, HOFF! N, DALY G LINDGREN, Ltd. kv cc: Mike Glles, New Century Joe Mahoney, Woodridge Partners TJK -GO7s Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council August 5, 1991 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE St" " LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ETHICS STATEMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Second Consideration of Rezoning Application for New Century Construction - Ordinance 91 -09. Mayor Andren called the continued Public Hearing to order. Planning Director Graser briefly reviewed the decision by Council to continue the hearing to allow City Attorney Kassel time to research whether or not a rezoning action could be conditioned upon a future event. (Based upon Attorney Kassel's findings, conditioned rezoning is legal). ordinance 91 -09 was submitted, contingent upon: (1) Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and (2) a Sunshine Date of November 15, 1991 to be incorporated which will give the Metropolitan Council slightly more than 90 days to approve the Comprehensive Plan, at which time the law will become valid. If Metropolitan Council does not approve the Plan Amendment, then on November 15, 1991 the law would be declared null and void. Council concurred that this Ordinance should be adopted. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 91 -09 AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE TITLE 5 AND THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83 -6 WITH CONTINGENCIES AS SPECIFIED. New Lent v Conntn. cmwar Ondinano 91 -09 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADJOURN THE P '?' PUBLIC HEARING. 44o` Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Lakefront LakesOn Park Trail Plans and Specifications. Assistant City Engineer Park Loney presented proposed plans for a trail system within T ' akefront Park for the purpose of receiving authorization from Ptann Council to advertise for bids. Council had authorized a General Fund Balance transfer of $75,000.00 to construct trails for Lakefront Park on July 15, 1991. Laney reported on modifications to the original plan and the findings of the survey team with regard to boundaries. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the placement of the trails, future plans for parking, access and other suggested improvements to Lakefront Park. General consensus of Council was for staff to re- evaluate the trail location from Lakefront Park to Ridgemont Avenue. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION RS 91 -34 91 -34 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING A�vin ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON TRAIL IMPROVEMENT (PROJECT 91 -14). & Sped L.F. Pain 7Rau ®& pR10k HERITAGE COMMUNITY 4f5a 1" 1891 1991 2oy� U T t+9 N Eso� . AGENDA NUMBER: 5 PREPARED BY: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SUBJECT: SECOND CONSIDERATION OF REZONING APPLICATION FOR NEW CENTURY CONSTRUCTION - ORDINANCE 91 -09 DATE: AUGUST 5, 1991 INTRODUCTION: This public hearing item is a continuation from July 15. 1991. The requested action is from developers Mike Giles and Joe Mahoney to rezone the recently annexed 70 acres lying adjacent to and directly west of the "The Pond" Athletic Complex from A -1 Agricultural to R -1 Single Family Residential. BACKGROUND: This hearing was continued for legal research to determine if an ordinance could be adopted with a condition based upon the happening of a future event. Attorney Glenn Kassel, researched the matter and has concluded from his own findings and based upon an attorney general's opinion that conditional rezonings are legal. Both the Council and Staff did not want to rezone the subject site if it was not brought into the urban service area via a comprehensive plan amendment approval by the Metropolitan Council. Staff will be submitting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Metropolitan Council on Wednesday July 31, 1991. it has been agreed by all parties that the Amendment is technically a major amendment and the Council has a 90 day review time frame. DISCUSSION: Attached please find a draft ordinance rezoning the subject site from A -1 to R -1. The rezoning is conditional upon Metropolitan Council approval and would become ineffective after November 15, 1991. The date is a sunshine clause to assure that this ordinance was meant for the Giles- Mahoney development only. The November 15th date gives the Metropolitan Council slightly more than 90 days to make a decision and report back to the City on the major comprehensive plan amendment. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the attached ordinance as proposed. 2. Continue the hearing to a date certain. 3. Deny the rezoning. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake Minnesota 5072 1 Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 RECOMMENDATION: Under the circumstances a conditional rezoning is supported by Staff. This entire package has been before the City for over 12 months, the annexation ha been accepted by the Municipal Board, tk --< Comprehensive Plan has been approved by she Council, and all Councilmembers agre with the R -1 designation. Given these four points, Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 91 -09. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to approve Ordinance Number 91 -09 is in order. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 91 -09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE TITLE S AND THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 -6. The Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain& The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 5-2 -1 and the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance Section 2.1, is hereby amended, conditioned upon Metropolitan Council approval of the Prior Lake Comprehensive Plan, from A -1 Agricultural to R -1 Residential for the following described property: That part of the west half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 114, Range 22, lying Northeasterly of the center line of Mushtown Road, Scott County, Minnesota, consisting of approximately 69.82 acres In the event the Metropolitan Council does not approve the Prior Lake Comprehensive Plan amendment incorporating the above described property in its urban service area on or before November 15, 1991, then this rezoning ordinance amendment shall be null and void and of no force and effect. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this _ day of 1991. ATTEST: City Manager ayoFl r Published in the Prior Lake American on the _ day of , 1991. Drafted By: Locomen, Nelson, Cole i Stageberg, P.A. 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 L 1 1; r i • fir N,-12 SEC. fl T. 114 R 22 r.. WOOD RIDGE —1/ 6 0 corn�o�orva PL" AM®I OR 0 wm Ylslox � Q ■820111MO Q AIUANCE a.I CHANGE. LAND USE PROM 'OPEN SPACE" TO' LAW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL' REZONE FROM A•1 AGRICULTURAL TO R•1 URBAN RESIDENTIAL N 4 VARIANCE NEEDED FOR CUL- DE�CAC$ TO BE LANCER THAN 5W SUBDIVIDE SITE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council July 15, 1991 The next order of business was: Presentation of Proposed Fire Hall Site Information. Assistant Fire Chief Brent Johnson FHe introduced the Truck Committee: Ken Klingberg, Bruce Thomas, Mark N am Fredrick, and Building Committee: Jerry Mahony, Larry Stier, Doug New Hartman and Skip Reebie. Information from Zack Johnson, EOS Bldg. Architecture, showing alternatives for a downtown fire station Cvffna xee were handed out. Brent Johnson stated that estimates for a pumper fire truck and a heavy rescue equipment truck were from 5430,000 to $440,000 for the two trucks. Johnson then discussed the status of the project Feasibility Report on the Fire Hall. The next step will be to obtain approval from Council for preliminary land acquisition procedures in order to finalize estimates for the proposeQ Fire Hall. Johnson requested a date be set for a workshop for Council and the Fire Hall Building Committee to discuss the plans in detail. Discussion occurred on the presentation and Council concurred that Wednesday, August 21 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall would be an acceptable date. The next order of business was: Consider Comprehensive Plan. New Amendment and Rezoning For New Century Construction. Tim Keane, Con.tuty Larkin, Hoffman, Daley and Lindgren, representing New Century Co"tn ac Construction, requested that the Council approve a Comprehensive Comp Pion Plan Amendment to include property located within the City's dedhd,e�t urban service area and rezone from A -G agricultural to R -1 and single family residential. Planner Horst Graser explained the ReJoning staff report and background on the application. Graser also explained why this action is coming prior to the preliminary plat and stated that the Metropolitan Council could possibly take up to 90 days to grant approval for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the applicant has a limited time frame to begin development before winter. Extensive discussion occurred on the alternatives. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE C(MP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CONTINGENT UPON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PLAN APPROVAL. ~0. N6W Cent Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and C0n4t4UC -t4 White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO REZONE THIS ReJane PROPERTY FROM A -1 TO R -1 CONTINGENT, UPON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL New Cent. APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. ConAtz. Discussion occurred on the technicalities of rezoning property with contingencies. Motion was withdrawn. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO CONTINUE THE Continue REZONING HEARING UNTIL THE AUGUST 5, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING. PLL Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and tan New White the motion Cent. Con., passed unanimously. 5 / PRI // "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991" A r. AGENDA NUMBER: 9 PREPARED BY: HORST W. GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SUBJECT: CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT P REZONING FOR NEW CENTURY CONSTRUCITON DATE: JULY 15, 1991 INTRODUCTION: Mike Giles and Joe Mahoney (New Centu Construction), have requested a comprehensi plan amendment and rezoning for approximate 70 acres of vacant land adjacent to a directly west of the "The Poru" athlet complex. The comprehensive plan amendme specifically requests the subject site brought into the urban service area a designated low density residential. T rezoning would implement the comprehensi plan by changing the zoning from E: Agricultural to R -1 Residential. BACKGROUND: The subject site was annexed to Prior Le :e earlier this Year (effective date May 1991) in anticipation of subdivision appro,:l later this year. To expedite the matte.-, Staff scheduled the subdivision, rezoning, zed comprehensive plan amendment contemporaneously. The Planning Commiss an held the hearings on June 20, 1991, <.id concurred with Staff recommendations to ama id the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance is requested. The subdivision was tabled �r additional information and detail. Howeve.-, Staff is recommending that the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance amendments continue through the hearing process. he comprehensive plan amendment must eventua ly be approved by the Metropolitan Council wh - .ch could take up to 90 days. Time is critial since the developers would like to install e first phase improvements before frost t fall. DISCUSSION: Attached to this report, please find a memorandum dated June 20, 1991 referencing he Comprehensive Plan Amendment and is reasoning. This parcel has appeared bef re 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 4474230 1 Fax (6121 44742- the Council on several occasions for various planning related issues. The detail found in the Staff Report will no augmented with a Staff presentation. Keep in mind that approval for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment must be approved with condition of the Metropolitan Council's approval. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: 1. Approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning as requested subject to the Metropolitan Council's approval. 2. Continue the hearing process. 3. Deny the amendment and rezoning. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative #1. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning subject to the Metropolitan Council's review and approval is in order. N:12 /2 SEC. H T. 114 R 22 IMM 1001 _ ^r . � � .; WOOD RIDGE CHANGE LAND USE FROM - OPEN SPACE TO "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - REZONE FROM A -1 AGRICULTURAL TO R -1 URBAN RESIDENTIAL VARIANCE NEEDED FOR CUL- DESACS TO BE LONGER THAN 500' SUBDIVIDE SITE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THE POND ATWLEnC COW LEX O ('OM�REMEl61VE .U1M AYENpA1EMT 0 wmns�ox Q REiARIXG Q "AR1AWE N 4 PRIC, "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL • 1991" FN ; r "WDRIDG^ MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: HORST GRASER RE: WOOD RIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: REZONING; PRELIMINARY PLAT; AND VARIANCE DATE: JUNE 20, 1991 INTRODUCTION: The applicants, Mike Giles and Joe Mahoney, contract purchasers of about 70 acres of land recently annexed to the City, have requested necessary approvals, amendments, and permits for Wood Ridge Estates. The subject site has been the focus of rigorous annexation hearings over the course of the last year. During this period, both the Planning Commission and Council became somewhat familiar with the site, its constraints and the developers conceptual development plan. The annexation became official May 14, 1991. The developers are actively seeking all necessary approvals to permit the installation of the first phase of improvements before winter. To expedite the matter Staff has scheduled all public hearings to be held contemporaneously since the issues are interelated. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: The requested action by the developers is to amend the 1981 Comprehensive Plan by expanding the urban service area to include the subject site. Prior Lake is close to completing its comprehensive plan rewrite. One of the major components of the plan is to establish the year 2010 urban service area. In anticipation of the annexation earlier this year, Staff has already included the subject parcel in the proposed 2010 urban service area (see attached map; re: proposed urban service area). Prior Lake's current urban service area totals 4,273 acres, the majority of which lies between the lake and County Road 42. Development in this area has been slow to occur perhaps due to the large size of the available parcels and the unwillingness of property owners to sell. The largest addition to Prior Lake's 2010 urban service area is 300 acres adjacent to and directly north of County Road 42 (Vierling property). However, this site is at least 8 years away from development and is scheduled for industrial use. The other urban service area expansion north of 4629 Dakota St S.E.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612)447-4230/Fax(612)4474245 An Equal Opportunity AJJimwtiue Action Employer the lake includes about 140 acres comprised of smaller parcels lying directly northwest of the intersection of 154th Street and County Road 21. The subject site is definitely a devised inclusion in the 2010 urban service area because of its current development potential. Prior Lake's lot supply has dwindled to less than 150 lots. This proposal would add about 40 single family lots per Year over a 4 year period to Prior Lake's inventory. The City Engineer has reported that utilities are available and of capacity to expand the urban service area as proposed. Staff recommends the Planning recommend to the City Council to proposed by the developers and low density residential. Commission adopt a motion to expand the urban service area as to designate the land use map as REZONING: Land areas annexed or merged to the City shall be classified as A -1 Agricultural until such a time the City Council may rezone the added land area to the appropriate classification (Zoning Code Section 1.2). When the subject site was annexed in May of this year it was automatically designated A -1 Agricultural. The applicants have petitioned to rezone the subject site to R -1 single family residential. The markets in Prior Lake clearly call for single family residential. The developer is not interested in pursuing other opportunities or densities. Prior Lake's building activities and starts have virtually all been single family. From a land use relationship the property could foster a number of different densities. Higher densities could be developed along the north and east border of the site with lower densities to the west. However, the market for higher density is non existent which eliminates the possibility of a PUD. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission rezone the subject property to R -1 single family. PRELIMINARY PLAT A VARIANCE: Wood Ridge Estates is a 70 acre planned single family development consisting of 155 lots, streets, and open space. It will be a part of a neighborhood that is bordered by The Pond Athletic Complex on the east, Crystal Lake on the west, and B -3 commercial district on the north. The southern boundary will be defined by an east west collector street at a future date. The subdivision ordinance requires the developer to incorporate the site's positive features and eliminate or minimize the influence of the sites constraints. The insight into design is critical in achieving a desirable end product. However, it appears that the engineer responsible for technical support and the planner responsible for design were not well coordinated. Although the site design is basically sound the grading appears to undue what design was trying to create. The site has a number of important natural features and opportunities. First and foremost it is located within walking distance of shopping, essential services, and a community park. The design must reflect pedestrian traffic connecting these features. On the east side of the site is a 200 foot corridor of mature trees consisting of maple, oak, and elm. This significant and neighborhood identifying feature must be used to separate the active athletic complex from the R -1 neighborhood. The grading plan indicates the vast majority of this "Wood Ridge" will be eliminated. The developer must be more sensitive to this relationship. The pond in the northwest corner of the site is significant and therefore site design must reflect shared values. The developer has designated open space between the roadway and pond. The park department has requested park land sufficient for a walkway adjacent to the pond with a destination of the athletic fields. Mushtown Road is a township road with a gravel surface that has a possibility of high speed and high volumes of traffic. The lot depth along Mushtown Road should be at least 150 feet in depth. Screening and a berm is indicated for lots along 170th Street, but nothing is shown for land use separation between the B -3 and R -1 Zone in Block 1. Although there are not many steep slopes in this site they should be located accurately and respected. It would appear that Lot 30 Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 12, is unbuildable because of steep slopes. It appears this area needs to be reworked to reflect steep slopes. Lot 1, Block 14, is a large lot but relatively isolated by the trail and streec system. It would become more desirable if added to Block 4 as Lot 16. Pondview Trail calls for a cul -de -sac outside the development. An easement must be provided to the City. Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 appear too shallow to accommodate a home and trail. At minimal they should be combined. The accuracy of this area is questioned therefore the street and corner of lots should be staked to gain a visual relationship. The tree cover to the west of Block 1 should also be shown. It is desirable to have the buffer lots in Block 1, 150 feet in depth. Lot 2, Block 9, is a butt lot and must be 96 feet in width. Lot 1, Block 6, should be eliminated since it produces an undesirable park design. Oakwood Circle is a cul -de -sac in excess of 500 feet and will require a variance. Given the circumstances this is an accepable situation. RECOMMENDATION: Attached to this memorandum are the reports from Parks, Engineering, and Building Departments which contain requests for change and additional detail. However, the positive aspect at this stage is that the hearing process has begun and we are closer to completion. Although detail is missing in some areas, we can take this opportunity to discuss and hopefully settle the final design of the site. I have asked all department heads to be present and prepared to comment. Even though this plan is not ready for preliminary plat approval, significant gains can be made. �IV PRI(�\ v X r � "VA21PC" HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY MS91 PLANNING REPORT SUBJECT: LAKESHORE VARIANCE APPLICANT: DOUGLAS THIELBAR SITE ADDRESS: 15329 BREEZY POINT ROAD PRESENTER: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1991 SITE ANALYSIS HISTORY /BACKGROUND The Planning Department has received a variance application from Douglas Thielbar who is requesting approval of a 44' foot Lakeshore variance to construct a single family home. The subject site is legally described as the north 10 feet of Lot 11, Lot 12, 13 and the east part of Lot 17, Breezy Point. See attached survey and architectural drawing for reference to this application. PREVIOUS PROPOSALS: There are no previous permit or variance records on file with the Planning Department for this property. PHYSIOGRAPHY: T e site is relatively flat and low lying. There is an existing cabin and garage on the site that are proposed to be removed. The lot will require some fill in order to provide a building pad that is compliant with the flood plain ordinance. The lowest living elevation of the home must be elevated to at least the elevation of 909. It is unlikely that a house plan with a full basement could be constructed on site due to the floodplain considerations. The Property contains four to five substantial trees, three of which will be lost to construction. The trees located within closest proximity to the cabin appear to be oak, basswood and cottonwood trees. The tops of the two trees located adjacent to Lot 11 are damaged, apparently by wind or other environmental conditions. The Planning Commission may wish to discuss planting considerations for this site above the erosion control requirements that will be applied at the time of building permit application. ADJACENT USES: The adjacent properties have been developed with single family homes. This neighborhood was platted in 1923 with lots that are severely substandard by current zoning regulations. Some of the lots are less than 65' feet deep. As such, any new construction 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 or additions to existing structures have required extensive setback and coverage variances. Staff researched and found that Lakeshore variances have been granted to allow structures within 9' feet of the 904 contour, within this development. The subject site is the largest platted lot within the subdivision. However, due to its location on a peninsula, the 904 encroaches upon three sides of the site. There is no building envelope on the site that meets required setbacks from the 904. RECOMMENDATION The recommendation from staff is to approve the 44' lakeshore variance as requested subject to the following conditions: 1) The applicant grant the City an easement for utility purposes over Lot 17, as required by the City Engineer. 2) The variance approval be subject to an approved administrative land division for Lot 17, Breezy Point. 3) The existing cabin and garage be removed. 4) A planting plan be submitted, acceptable to staff with tree replacement as required by the Planning Commission. The rational for granting the variance is that the hardship is not the result of the property owner but is caused by the Ordinance. The site was subdivided by a previous government and as such is non - conforming to current Prior Lake zoning standards. The lot is unique in that it is very shallow (less than 100' feet deep) and it is located on a peninsula. There is no building envelope available on the lot once setback standards are applied. Numerous lakeshore variances have been granted to lots within this subdivision for construction and addition to structures. The variance requested is consistent with previous applications for similar lots within this neighborhood. As such, the variance observes the spirit of the ordinance and would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community. •n l l PID1 -i� Liu; GRI!OrNoo go) r ;Lo • ei Applicant: Do 145 Thie.(bccr Hone Phone: ?f 94- /b40 Address: 13'133 W Prtseroz Wvd Agrnsv UL rnn Work Phone: 890 - 5601 - Property Owner: Hyrjid (145 +,, �.f on Hane Phone g43-a114 Address: Work Phone: Type of Ownership: Fee Contract Purchase Agreement Consultant /Contractor: [),Anne 5.hyat Phone: 153 - 3653 Existing UsQ of Property:. of Proper Legal Des of Varian Variance Zoning: f� t:i) 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:_ (1)Completed application form. (Wiling fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified from abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description 6 Property Identification Number (PID). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1 "- 20' -50' showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING ODWISSION. 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 Ordinan cants OS t Submitted this !L of Q 19- X - TO BE FILLED 001' BY THE PLANNING PLANNING COMISSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED CITY COUNCIL APPEAL _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARIM DATE OF HEARING ODNDITIONS: Signature of the Planning Director Date Land Surveyors Pl mnare . Valley Surveying Co., P. As V (612) 447 -2570 P. 0. Box 476, Suite 120C 16670 Franklin Trail S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 October 25, 1991 Description prepared fort Nark Stromwall 16670 Franklin Trail SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Re: Description to split lot 17, Breezy Point, (Gustafson Property): DESCRIPTION: The northerly 10.00 feet Of Lot 11, and all of Lots 12 and 13, BREEZY POINT, Scott County, Minnesota. Together with that part of Lot 17, of said plat lying easterly of the southerly extension of the westerly line of said Lot 13. �I De Sptio r ed by: r onald A. Swenson Land Surveyor Minnesota License No. 10183 �1D # +13 i I _ a,�oaGUD� - o a5 02G ro 9- file no. 5068 -1 PRIOR LAKE 1 1 • +aar r •rtmu=. of an• nurnr .... at wa ma U. PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE S O \ Z A i \ O \ \ 9 \ `a NE �I98LT AciSOC. s FIRST FLLY'R IY�7J i 5Uotc Ftlr -R F'[AN F�ioR LANE RIOR LARE FP-oNT EI.eVATIO �4 PRI / 4 HERITAGE COMMUNITY r /? 1891 1991 J T. f, "VA21PN" NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VP.RIANCE 9;r�J.5�3 4 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, DECEMBER 19 1991 at 7:45 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for Douglas Thielbar. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: 15329 Breezy Point Road Part of Lot 11, Lots 12 and 13, and Part of Lot 17, Breezy Point. REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant requests the Planning Commission to grant a 44' foot lakeshore variance in order to build a new single family home as indicated on the attached survey. The required lakeshore setback is 75' feet measured from the 904 contour. 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: December 10, 1991 4629 Dakota St. S.E, Prior Lake Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245