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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 June Planning Commission Agenda Packets�UNE F PRIG O � •P DD V C+U P 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. * 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. * 8:00 P.M. HERITAGE COMMUNITY 4JJ.I3.N' 1891 1991 2ggf REGULAR PLANNING OOMMIS MEETI AGENDA. JUNE 7, 1990 EOONCMIC DEVELDPMENT COMMITTEE PLANNING OOMMISSION JOINT MEETING DINNER BREAK CALL TO ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OP PREVIOUS MEETING PUBLIC BEARING DISCUSS BUSINESS/ STAFF CFPICE PARR STUDY SIGN ORDINANCE STAFF AMEfdMENT REARING LAKESfDRE VARIANCE JOHN TEILBORG PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISION STAFF ORDINANCE AMENDOW 6-6 -9 ODNTINUFD * Indicates a Public Hearing All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes later that scheduled. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior fake, Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 �. PRIO �P HERITAGE COMMUNITY T- YJ,`7A/ U 1891 1991 Ay> PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 17, 1990 The May 17, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kedrowski at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Wells, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Associate Planner Steve Hess, and Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING An addition to the motion on page 3 was made; MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MINUTES TO READ AS FOLLOWS: MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE FROM SECTION 4.1N4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOME TO BE BUILT CLOSER THAT 330 FEET FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND WITHIN 50 FEET OF AN ADJACENT FARM BUILDING CONTINGENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; THAT THE APPLICANT SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, NOT TO OCCUPY THE FARMHOUSE FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. JUSTIFICATION BEING 330 FEET WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE AND FUTURE RESUBDIVISION EFFORTS OF THE QUARTER /QUARTER SECTION. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Wells, Loftus, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - WILLIAM SIMPKINS - PRIORVIEW PUD REVIEW Mr. Simpkins presented a status report on the Priorview PUD. There are 68 units of the original 106 completed which leaves 38 units unfinished. The developer, Mr. Steffens, is the owner of the units constructed. The Simpkins family is seeking a buyer to further develop the remaining land that was forfeited by Mr. Steffens. Consensus from the Commissioners is to leave the PUD as is to allow another developer to explore alternatives. ITEM II - PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT SECTION 6 -6 -9 Public Hearing called to order at 8:00 P.M. Public was in attendance. Steve Hess presented information as per memo of May 17, 1990. This amendment would require all public and semi- public utilities to be placed underground. This is currently Staff policy, the amendment would make it a requirement. Approval of this amendment would be a two -fold benefit. It would provide an 4629 Dakota St. S.E, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 17, 1990 PAGE 2 unobstructed view for Prior Lake residents and would allow for planting of trees on the boulevard. Dave Henningsgaard, P.O. Box 1165, representing Minnegasco, John Packer, 4690 Colorado St., representing Scott -Rice Telephone, Rick Dodds and Mike Meier, 16900 Cedar Ave. South, Rosemount, representing Star Cablevision, voiced concerns for their equipment that must be installed above ground. Comments from the Commissioners were on clarification of the proposed amendment and rewording of Item C to exempt above ground equipment. Chairman Kedrowski continued the Public Hearing to June 7, 1990, at 8:00 P.M. ITEM IV - EUGENE TOFANELLI - LAKESHORE VARIANCE Eugene Matthew Tofanelli, 15731 West Avenue, stated he is requesting a 25 foot lakeshore variance to construct a 20' X 32' living addition. Steve Hess presented the information as per memo of the May 17, 1990. The property was annexed in 1973 and the lots are now substandard according to the Shoreland District standards. Staff recommends approval of the variance as the hardship is created by the ordinance and not the property owner and would not be detrimental to the community. There were no objections from the DNR. General consensus from the Commissioners were in agreement of the variance application. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 25 FOOT LAKESHORE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF POINT BEAUTIFUL, ADDRESS OF 15731 WEST AVENUE. PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M Hall. Tapes of meeting on file at City Horst Graser Director of Planning Rita M. Schewe Recording Secretary /� PR 'P HERITAGE COMMUNITY 9�J.5� N a 1891 1991 20f> U � fi7 \ P .111 N,N ESO4 "AM06PR" PLANNING REPORT ITEM: SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PRESENTER: HORST W. GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING: X YES NO DATE: JUNE 7, 1990 The focus of this amendment is to control the sale and display of vehicles in public places and on highly visible private property. Staff has received a number of complaints from residents over the past years who do not want these "mini used car lots" to evolve throughout the City. Staff supports this amendment to prohibit the sale of vehicles in places of high traffic volume and visibility. We believe such a practice produces a negative community -wide image totally inconsistent with the values recently committed to by the City Council. Moreover, such chronic sales practices when found in residential neighborhoods compromise their established quality, character, and appearance. Such sales practices are mere conveniences for people who do not care or understand the exposure to possible loss or damage to others. Specifically the amendment would prohibit the sale of vehicles in any place ef:. the yard of the owner of the vehicle. The sign is limited to a standard 9 X 12" sign designed for such purposes and usually which can be purchased in most hardware stores. Staff highly recommends the Planning Commission to adopt a motion recommending to the City Council, the amendment of Section 5 -7 -2 of Prior Lake Sign ordinance No. 83 -05 as advertised in the public notice (see attachment). 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 4474230 I Fax (612) 4474245 PRIG HERITAGE COMMUNITY � 1891 1991 s m P -+ "AM06PN" NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT w1 XA" You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on Thursday, June 7, 1990, at 7:35 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider amending Sign Ordinance 83 -5 and amending Section 5 -7 -2 of the City Code. The proposed amendment deals with the permitted and prohibited uses of signs. This amendment would specifically deal with temporary signs for the selling of vehicles by private individuals. The proposed amendment is as follows: Temporary Vehicle For Sale Signs: For the purpose of selling a vehicle only one sign no larger than 9" X 12 nine inches by twelve inches, may be placed on vehicle to be sold. Sign shall be placed on said vehicle only when said vehicle is parked in the owner's driveway or the owner's rental unit parking lot. No sign shall be placed on vehicle while parked on a public right of way or in a public parking lot. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this hearing. The Planning Commission will accept oral and or written comments. If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Steve Hess Associate Planner City of Prior Lake To be published in the Prior Lake American on Monday, May 21, 1990. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 1 Fax (612) 4474245 PR / f. y J X .v v Eso% s "VA14PC" APPLICANT: ITEM: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 PLANNING REPORT JOHN TEILBORG LAKESHORE VARIANCE DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER YES X NO JUNE 7, 1990 SITE ANALYSIS HISTORY /BACKGROUND T e su 7ect site is an unplatted parcel which is located in Section 30 at 14358 Rutgers Street, Prior Lake. This area was annexed by the City of Prior Lake in 1974 from Savage. There are no permits on file for the subject site except for a 1990 permit for a home addition. The date of construction is not known however, the applicant believes the home was built in the 1960's. PHYSIOGRAPHY: The Ru gers and Watersedge Trail lots are generally flat and exist at an elevation which is close to the regulatory flood protection elevation for Prior Lake. The subject site consists of over 40,000 square feet and is developed with a single family home and a detached garage. The site contains several mature trees and a large yard. The lot is of irregular shape as indicated by the survey and is located on the northwest point of the Watersedge peninsula. ADJACENT USES: T is ne g orhood is fully developed with a mixture of old and new single family homes and rehabilitated cabins. The structures on adjacent lots have lakeshore setbacks ranging from 30 to 50 feet to the 904 contour. The existing home on the subject site is located 39 +- feet from the 904 contour. DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: T e su ec site is zoned R -1 Urban Residential and is located within the S -D Shoreland District. The lakeshore setback requirement is 75 feet. The applicant proposes to build an addition to the northwesterly side of the home and is requesting approval of a 30 foot lakeshore variance. In addition, a detached platform is also proposed which will be built adjacent to the new addition. The platform will be built at 18" or less from grade and as such, is not subject to setbacks requirements. The coverage ratio of the existing structures is approximately 98. The proposed addition would increase the coverage to 10 + -%. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REFERENCES: T e Comprehensive ensive P an in icates low density residential use for Yhis area. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: The recommen ation from staff is to approve the 30 foot lakeshore variance as requested. The existing home is located approximately 30 feet to the 904 and the proposed addition will not exceed the existing structure setback from the 904. The hardship is not caused by the property owner but is due to the actions of a former government in approving the existing home location. The lot is of irregular shape which sets this parcel apart from other lots within the neighborhood. The variance observes the spirit of the Ordinance and would not be detrimental to the general health and welfare of the community. if PIDf - Y3UOS9 -O CITY OF PRIOR LAWS APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE Applicant: Tom n/ 7 v w_ go 1e G B®e Phone: 41 6 - 2 72 7 Address: /Y 33 F Ru TG C/1s JT wo Phone: SAAB Property Q.rner: - Have Phone: Address: wo rk Phone: a Type of Ownership: Fee Contract Purchase Agreement Consultant/Contractor: Pho ne: Existing Use of Property:. of Property Legal Descr of Variance N Zoning: X i Variance Requested: go tr ✓44za -ce lkey Pr fr R &yw, &A0 Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? _fil L)Lab What was requested: When: D isposi ti on: .t. Describe the type of improvements SUBMISSION REDUIREMENTS: (A)COapleted application form. (B)Filing fee (Mortified from abstract firm, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (D)Camplete legal description i Property Identification Haber (PID). (E)Deed restrictions, if applicable. (F)An area map at 1.200' available from the City Engineering Section shaving: existing topography, utilities, lot boundaries, building easements and @oil test data if pertinent within 300 feet. (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 REVIDIED BY THE PLANNING CDNEIISSION. Th 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 pr ide information and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. procedures a Signature Submitted this -&-ft of � 9�0 Fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TD BE FIi.LED OUT BY 171E PLANNING DIMMER PLANNING CDK41SSION _ APPROVED _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING CITY OMMIL APPEAL _ APPROPBD _ DENIED DATE OF HEARING CONDITIONS: Signature of the Planning Director Date CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY Prepared for i JOHN TEIL13ORG 5e . W � 1 S /1� / / I / Fi¢sr firr /• t' (. If�VGT /OM •� 9 M•� Fes' — � -- 23 5.0 __ F f' N 83 E E2 o � 1 PR / v � m r b /.V.Y Fti HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 9�J5v 4 " 1991 2091 "VA 1.4 PN" NOTICE OF HEARING FOR LAKESHORE VARIANCE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Planning Commission in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1990 at 7:45 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider a variance application for John Teilborg. SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: 14358 Rutgers Street 30 115 21: .93A IN GL3 REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant wishes to build a 14 X 22.8 foot family room addition, plus deck, on the easterly side of their home. The required lakeshore setback is 75 feet. The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission grant a 30 foot Lakeshore variance in order to build the addition. 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 MAY 24, 1990 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 O /F PRIG HERITAGE COMM 1N1TY � X 1891 1991 2oy> 4'� MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING RE: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT HEARING DATE: JUNE 7, 1990 On May 17, 1990 the Planning Commission considered a Staff initiated Subdivision Code Amendment dealing with underground utilities. Several of the affected utility companies were present to comment on the proposed language. The representative from NSP requested that above ground switching centers normally found on front lawns be exempt from the underground installation requirements. The amendment was continued to June 7, 1990, to give Staff an opportunity to develop language which addresses above ground components of underground utilities. Steve Hess provided the initial research for the amendment and subsequent language incorporating the comments of NSP ( see attached memo from Steve Ness to Horst Graser). I believe the language as proposed will adequately address the original oversight. The amendment calls for the addition of a new section 6 -6 -9 of the Subdivision ordinance. The amendment with all corrections should read as follows: Section 6 -6 -9: A. In all new subdivisions all utility cables and pipelines shall be placed underground. Transformers and pad mounted switching centers for electricity, line treatment and distribution points for telephone, and pressure regulating and monitoring devices for natural gas will be allowed to remain above ground. All facilities or other similar associated utility services constructed on public or private property, shall be placed underground. B. On all other property, if the installation of utilities has not commenced, than the requirements of Section A shall apply. C. All existing utility feeder lines in new subdivisions shall be placed underground. The utility companies are responsible for complying with the requirements in Section A and B. The subdivider will make any necessary arrangements with the utility companies for installation of said facilities. 4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 44744245 All utility companies installing utilities within public right of ways must obtain a permit from the City Engineer prior to the installation of the utility. The requested action by the Planning Commission is to adopt a motion recommending to the City Council the addition of Section 6 -6 -9 to the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance No. 87 -10. 61. PR/ v x -N E SO P HERITAGE MA COMMUNITY TO: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING FROM: STEVE HESS, ASSOCIATE PLANNER SUBJECT: REWORDING OF PARAGRAPH A IN UTILITY ORDINANCE DATE: MAY 23, 1990 I talked with representatives of N.S.P., Shakopee Public Utilities, Minnesota Valley Electric, Minnegasco and Scott -Rice Telephone as to what would be the best wording of Paragraph A. I also talked with someone at the state Board of Electricity and with a researcher at the League of Minnesota Cities. I also talked with people from Burnsville, Chanhassen and Woodbury. I was attempting to find out from them if there was accepted language that would be clear as to what could remain above ground. I found that the state does not have any statute or code that specifies if any particular utility devices should remain above ground. The League of Minnesota Cities does not have a model ordinance dealing with this issue. The cities that I talked to all required utility lines be placed underground in new subdivisions, but their ordinances were vague like ours. They had not had any problems with interpetation. Burnsville and Woodbury both allowed the pad mounts and pedestals to remain above ground. Chanhassen was trying to require that everything be placed underground. The utility company representatives could not agree on a common language, such as underground construction, that would not be open to misinterpetation by someone. They all agreed that language excluding specific equipment would be a good idea. A homeowner, or a developer, could insist that the present wording of the ordinance includes everything associated with the service, even if the city and the utilities had an understanding as to what should remain above ground. Shakopee Public Utilities has a conflict with their own city ordinance because of this same vague language. I have decided to be specific with our language in the ordinance. I was able to get specific language for the equipment that they would like to remain above ground. It can be adapted to changes in terminology and technology as needed in the future. This is how I believe it should be worded: A. In all new subdivisions all utility cables and pipelines shall be placed underground. Transformers and pad mounted switching centers for electricity, line treatment and distribution points for telephone, and pressure regulating and monitoring devices for natural gas, will be allowed to remain above ground. All facilities or other similar associated utility services constructed on public or private property, shall be placed underground. 4629 Dakota St. S.E, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Faz (612) 447 -4245 /4 PRIQ� .N ESO�� HERITAGE COMMUNITY y�JX^ 1891 1991 NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMEMT You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. an Thursday, May 17, 1990, at 8:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance 57 -10. The proposed amendment is to add a now section 6 -6 -9, dealing with placement of utilities. The proposed amendment is as follows: A. In all now subdivisions all utilities, such as, qas, electric communication, and television but not limited !o, shall be placed underground. Al facilities or other similar associated utility services constructed on public or private property, shall be placed underground. B. On all other property, if the installation of utilities has not commenced, than all utilities described in Section A shall be placed underground. C. All existing utility feeder lines in now subdivisions shall be placed underground. The utility companies are responsible for complying with the requirements in Sections A and B. The subdivider will make any necessary arrangements with the utility companies for installation of said facilities. D. All utility companies installing utilities within public right of ways must obtain a permit from the City Engineer prior to the installation of theutility. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this hearing. The Planning Commission will accept oral and or written comments. If you have any q uestions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. Steve Hess Associate Planner City of Prior Lake To be published in the Prior Lake American on Monday, May 7, 1990. 4629 Dakota St. S.E. Prior Lake Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447.4230 I Fax (612) 447.4245 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 4474245 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 , yrro xes o'� r MEMO TO: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FROM: HORST W. GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING RE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DATE: JUNE 7, 1990 Staff has started the revisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Attached please find goals and objectives as developed by Staff and City Council. I would like to review these on June 21, 1990. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 "COMPLN" DRAFT 4 -4 -90 6 -1 -90 ENVIRONMENT GOAL 1: PRESERVE NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES. Objectives: PL 2000 a. Establish policies to preserve for the use of the Qublic, visually prominent and community identifying natural resources which represent the embodiment of Prior Lake's quality and allure. PL 2000 b. Develop and implement a community wide natural resource conservation program. Retreat c. Establish a density of one unit per forty acres in the rural service district and development standards designed to protect existing terrain, steep slopes floodways, habitat areas, and ridge lines to minimize visual impacts. d. Maintain an open space environment around the perimeter of the City to serve as a buffer from urbanizing surrounding areas. At a minimum, establish significant natural and open space areas at major entry and approaches to Prior Lake. e. Promote the incorporation of significant views and vistas in the design of subdivisions. GOAL 2: MANDATE THE LAKE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO ANALYZE THE USE OF PL 2000 THE LAKE PLUS ITS PROBLEMS AND PURPOSES. Obiectives• a. Amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt the findings and recommendations of the committee. GOAL 3: SUPPORT AGRICULTURE WHILE PLANNING FOR POSSIBLE LAND TRANSITION TO URBAN USES. Objectives: a. Maintain low density residential land use with appropriate zoning designations that are compatible with preserving agricultural productivity. b. Foster the Agricultural Preserve option within agricultural areas which limits density to one unit per forty acres. LAND USE: GOAL 4: PLAN FOR QUALITY, MANAGED GROWTH Objectives: a. Adopt policies encouraging compatible in -fill development which will improve existing neighborhoods. b. Allow development to occur only when facilities and services are available to the area where the development is proposed. C. Improve coordination between the City and surrounding townships regarding development adjoining the City limits to protect the goals and objectives of the general plan. d. Provide separation between the different land uses even different density of housing classifications, by the use of natural open spaces, major and minor collector streets, landscape buffers or other significant natural features. e. Continue to work towards improved relations with the Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Establish a forum where common land use and transportation issues can be aired and resolved. f. Recognize the sovereignty of the Mdewakanton Sioux Community and its interdependence with the City of Prior Lake. Aggressively develop land use alternatives for land located adjacent to both governments shared boundary. GOAL 5: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS Objectives: a. Limit the conversion of residential uses to higher residential uses or to non - residential uses. Require effective buffers and mitigation measures through Conditional Use Permits when higher density or non - residential uses are proposed. b. Establish land use designation which reflect the character of existing neighborhoods. PL 2000 c. Encourage property maintenance programs through public information and perform strict code enforcement activities. d. Promote vehicular and pedestrian access to all neighborhoods. PL 2000 e. Promote pedestrian access to all schools, shopping centers and public areas. PL 2000 f. Encourage the development and interaction of neighborhood associations. g. Require preservation and public access to neighborhood natural features. PL 2000 h. Promote conditions which establish community pride through existing neighborhoods. GOAL 6: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY Obiectives• a. Promote continuity in the development of Prior Lake. b. Establish palaces and opportunities for face to face relationships. C. Discourage individual neighborhood identity by sharing of important community resources. d. Promote Prior Lake's heritage. e. Promote and develop opportunities where citizens can share activities. f. Establish the downtown and County Road 21 from Main Avenue to the Wagon Bridge, one of the focal points of the community. Establish this focal point both physically and verbally such as "Heart of the City ". GOAL 7: CREATE AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING COMMUNITY Obiectives• a. Establish landscaping guidelines for all public, commerc'al, and industrial districts. b. Develop a system of open space corridors and trails throughout the City. Retreat c. Allocate a percentage, to be determined of the cost City initiated capital improvement projects for the arts. PL 2000 d. Maintain the City - Country atmosphere. GOAL 8: PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS Objectives: a. Establish service protection levels which will be maintained within new development without adversely affecting service levels for existing developments. b. Establish grading standards which control surface runoff associated with new development while preserving natural resources. Retreat c. Adopt standards which improve but at a minimum maintain current water quality. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT GOAL 9: CREATE A VITAL TOWN CENTER Obiectives: a. Encourage activities that traditionally locate in a pedestrian oriented town center area, including offices, restaurants, and specialty retail shops. PL 2000 b. Implement Town Center Revitalization by the adoption of a specific plan. C. Promote residential redevelopment within the town center to enhance revitalization effort. d. Create Lakefront Park -Town Center link to create and foster a unique business environment. GOAL 10: ENCOURAGE A DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIC BASE TO PROVIDE JOBS AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS. Obiectives• a. Support rehabilitation or recycling of declining commercial and industrial areas. b. Continue to evaluate development strategies, including commercial, industrial, and office land use. C. Evaluate industrial zoning classifications and development standards to restrict encroachment of commercial uses in industrial areas. PL 2000 d. Investigate lakeshore commercial and recreational development. e. Discourage strip -type commercial development which generates poor traffic and pedestrian movement. f. Develop neighborhood activity centers which provide locations for such uses as convenient shopping, day care facilities, fire stations, recreation, and other private and public convenient uses. g. Provide adequate green space and landscape buffers around commercial areas. BUSINESS - OFFICE PARK GOAL 11: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS INDUSTRIAL STUDY. HOUSING GOAL 12: PROVIDE A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INCOME GROUPS Obiectives• a. Establish and maintain a current housing needs assessment. b. Establish strategies for moderate income and elderly housing opportunities. C. Initiate support for housing rehabilitation. d. Promote well planned and well designed affordable housing. QUALITY OF LIFE GOAL 13: PROVIDE CONTINUED COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE Ob ectives: a. Adopt basic quality of life standards to quids the development of community wide and neighborhood facilities plans. b. Continue to support public and privately operated community service programs to serve the entire community. C. Provide incentives for development to provide facilities which exceed minimum standards and correct existing deficiencies. GOAL 14: IMPROVE CIRCULATION AND SAFETY FOR VEHIC AND PEDESTRIANS Obiective PL 2000 a. Establish feasible levels of service for intersections and street segments which will be incorporated into facilities plans. b. Enhance carrying capacity of existing streets and intersections in the urban area through transportation management systems and coordination of improvements through the overall capital improvement program. C. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety through the installation or improvement of sidewalks, a trail system in coordination with existing and proposed open space and intersection controls. PL 2000 d. Continue the local overlay and road reconstruction program. PL 2000 e. Actively support the Scott County Transportation Coalition and promote a major river crossing. f. Encourage Scott County to implement their capital improvement program. GOAL 15: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE HWY 13 TASK FORCE GOAL 16: PROVIDE CERTAINTY IN IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL PLAN Obiectives• a. Establish stringent and consistent objective criteria which must be met before the General Plan can be amended. b. Revise zoning, grading, and subdivision ordinances and adopt other ordinances including the requirement of facilities plans which will implement the goals and objectives of the General Plan. C. Adopt performance criteria within appropriate ordinances to ensure land use compatibility, environmental protection and neighborhood improvement. PRA ' : 0 \ R m a NN ES 7:30 P.M 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M 7:45 P.M. HERITAGE 1891 • ( 1391111 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TUNE 21, 1990 CALL TO ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING SIGN ORDINANCE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES * Indicates a Public Hearing M' 'a 1 STAFF STAFF All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes later than scheduled. 4629 Dakota St. S.E. Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PR /O\ v � N EsO 'N / HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY .-. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 7, 1990 The June 17, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kedrowski at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Wells, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Wells, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - PUBLIC HEARING - SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Public Hearing called to order at 7:35 P.M. Public was in attendance. Mr. Graser presented the information as per memo of June 7, 1990. The City has received numerous complaints from residents over the past years on vehicles parked with "FOR SALE" signs in the window. Staff supports this amendment as we feel the continuances of this practice produces a negative community -wide image. The sign would be limited to 9 X 12 and vehicle must be parked on the vehicle owner's driveway or owner's rental unit parking lot. Comments from Commissioners were on concerns that the wording is incorrect, more than cars should be included, City Attorney should be consulted, possibly this enforcement should be in the parking regulations, check with other cities with similar problems, in transit exclusion, and possibly a'tag system could be implemented. All Commissioners were in agreement with the intent of the amendment. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO TABLE THE SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT UNTIL JUNE 21, 1990 AT 7:35 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TABLED AT 8:06 P.M. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 7, 1990 PAGE 2 ITEM III JOHN TEILBORG - LAKESHORE VARIANCE Mr. Teilborg, 14358 Rutgers Street, is requesting a 30 foot lakeshore variance. He is contemplating adding additional living space to his home as there is no basement and will need the extra room in the future. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of June 7, 1990. The neighborhood is a mixture of old and new single family homes and rehabilitated cabins. As the lot is an irregular shape, the hardship is not caused by the applicant. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A platform deck that is planned will only be 18" or less above ground and is not subject to setbacks. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variance. Consensus from the Commissioners were in favor of the ordinance. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 30 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FOR 14358 RUTGERS STREET, RATIONALE BEING THE EXISTING HOME IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET TO THE 904 AND THE PROPOSED ADDITION WILL NOT EXCEED THE EXISTING STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE 904. THE HARDSHIP IS NOT CAUSED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. THE LOT IS OF IRREGULAR SHAPE WHICH SETS THIS PARCEL APART FROM OTHER LOTS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE VARIANCE OBSERVES THE SPIRIT OF THE ORDINANCE AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, wells, Kedrowski, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 6 -6 -9 CONTINUED Public Hearing called to order at 8:15 P.M., continued from May 17, 1990. Public was in attendance. Mr. Graser presented the new interpretation of the Subdivision Amendment. Staff received a call from the Cable company requesting the word "television" be added after the word telephone on line 4 in item A. Commissioner wells suggested to delete the word "than" on line 2 of item B. John Packer of the Scott Rice Telephone commented that it was well written. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 6 -6 -9 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing adjourned at 8:20 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES J NE 7, 1990 PAGE 3 Discussion followed on the meeting with the Economic Development Committee. Consensus from the Commissioners were that Staff input and more time was needed to review the Business /Office Park Study. Possibly additional meetings should be scheduled before presenting to the City Council. If the Economic Development Committee wish to present it to the Council by July 16, 1990, it may have to be without the Planning Commissioners recommendations. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, wells, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Secretary Public Relations Effort - Inappropriate Signage and Sales of Vehicles on Public Property in Prior Lake Goal: Educate the citizens of Prior Lake regarding the need to reduce the inappropriate use of signs (e.g. garage sale, banners) and the selling of cars, other vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment on public property. Strategy: The message should be positive rather than negative /punitive (e.g. to make Prior Lake as aesthetically pleasing and as attractive a community as possible); Use existing avenues for the message (e.g. City Newsletter, Prior Lake American) Summary of the Problem and Solution: There has been a growth in the number of inappropriate signs and vehicles for sale on public land throughout the City. This gives the community an appearance that is aesthetically displeasing. Laws may be written and enforced, but compliance may be improved with a public relations campaign aimed at stressing to people the importance of advancing a positive community image. Following is a sample article that could appear in various media that helps accomplish this. When you drive up or down Highway 13 through Prior Lake, what image do you get of the City? For the most part, it may be somewhat pleasing, given the occassional view of the lake and natural landscapes. However, as the City has grown, so too has the use of the public areas for functions that create aesthetic "eyesores." It's not unusual to see cars, boats, or miscellaneous equipment plopped on a grassy hillside with "for sale" signs on them. Also, on any given weekend during warm weather months, corners off of Highway 13 and other heavily travelled roads can be plastered with "garage sale" signs. Although these signs and the use of public land for car sales may help the individual sellers, the impact on Prior Lakes's community image can be very negative. In an effort to improve the image from the roadways, City staff recently proposed revisions to the sign ordinance. The Planning Commissioners agreed with the goal, although further study was recommended to define the most appropriate method of enfurcement. In the meantime, the Planning Commission ers feel so supportive of improving the community image that it has begun a public relations campaign to heighten citizen awareness and cooperation. If you have any concerns or support, please let City staff know. We hope that we are expressing the values of the majority of Prior Lake residents, and want to hear from you to confirm this.