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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda PacketO� PRIp1 h� U 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 �jNNfiSO�A PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2013 AGENDA M BA PREPARED BY: JEFF MATZKE, PLANNER PRESENTED BY: JEFF MATZKE PUBLIC HEARING: NO AGENDA ITEM: CONTINUED DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE HERITAGE LANDING FINAL PUD AND A COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR HERITAGE LANDING 2"© ADDITION DISCUSSION: Introduction Tradition Development has applied for approval of a major amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as Heritage Landing and approval of a Combined Preliminary & Final Plat to be known as Heritage Landing 2nd Addition. The area of consideration for the major PUD Amendment and Preliminary/Final Plat applies to remaining vacant townhome lots of Heritage Landing. The site is located south of 170th Street and north of Crystal Lake. The applications include the following requests; Approval of a Major Amendment to the Heritage Landing Planned Unit Development Approval of a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat to be known as Heritage Landing 211 Addition History On July 19, 2004, the City Council approved a PUD and Final Plat for the approximately 11 acre Heritage Landing townhome development which designated 33 attached townhome lots for development. As of this date, 26 attached townhome units have been built with a 4-plex and 3-plex unit remaining unconstructed. On May 20, 2013 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the PUD Amendment and Combined Preliminary and Final Plat. Members of the Heritage Landing Homeowners Association were present and expressed both optimism to see activity in the development as well as concerns regarding the architectural style and marketability on the proposed detached housing units. They also explained that the HOA had not yet voted on whether to accept the detached design according to the homeowner's covenants. At the meeting the Planning Commission voted to table the discussion of the item until the Homeowners Association vote could take place. The homeowner's votes were to be cast on Thursday, May 30, 2013. As of the writing of this report, City Staff has not yet heard of the result; however, we have been told that before the Monday Planning Commission meeting the City will be informed. Current Circumstances The current proposal calls for a redesign of the remaining 7 -unit unconstructed Phonc 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / wwiv.cityofj)riorlakc.coin lots from a 4 -unit and 3 -unit attached townhome design to 5 individual detached townhomes. The following paragraphs outline the physical characteristics of the existing site, the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations, and a description of some of the specifics of the site. PHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Total Site Area: The total site area consists of 11 acres. Vegetation: The natural vegetation on the site was cleared after the original preliminary/final plat was approved for the area. The project was subject to the Tree Preservation requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Access: Access throughout the development is from Heritage Lane (private street). 2030 Comprehensive Plan Designation: This property is designated for Low Density Residential uses on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Zoning: The site is presently within the Heritage Landing PUD (Planned Unit Development). PROPOSED PLAN Lots: The plan calls for the remaining 7 -unit unconstructed lots from an attached townhome design to a 5 -unit detached townhome design. The lots for Block 2 north of Heritage Lane are proposed at 5,765 feet while the lots for Block 1 south of Heritage Lane are proposed at 6,768 square feet. The originally designed 7 attached townhome lots range in size from 3,760 square feet to 5,076 square feet. The footprint of the proposed residential housing units are conceptually planned to range in size from 2,286 - 2,432 sq. ft. The units propose single story units with basements and 3 -car garages similar to the nearby existing attached townhome units. In comparison, the footprint of the existing attached townhomes for Heritage Landing are approximately 2,200-2,300 sq. ft. Setbacks: The typical residential required setbacks and proposed setbacks for the development are shown on the following table: Minimum Structure Setbacks Typical Requirement Originally Approved Proposed Front 25' 10' 10' Building to Building NA 20' 20' Crystal Lake 150' 150' 150' Impervious Surface: The originally approved maximum impervious surface for the 33 lot development was 133,079 square feet. The overall impervious surface for the development including the proposed redesigned 5 units is 129,440 square feet thereby reducing the overall impervious surface by over 3,600 square feet. Sanitary SewerlWater Mains: Sanitary sewer and water mains are currently in place along Heritage Lane. Upon final plat approval, the Developer would be required to remove the existing lateral sewer as well as water service lines under Heritage Lane which would no longer be used due to the reduction of the number of residential units. Landscape Plan: All perimeter trees have been installed for the development. No changes to the Landscape Plan are proposed. The Developer will be required to place front yard trees in the remaining vacant lots per the City Subdivision Ordinance. Fees and Assessments: This development will be subject to the standard development fees including park dedication, trunk street and utility service charges, and utility connection charges. ISSUES: Section 1106.400 of the zoning Ordinance lists the types of uses and standards allowed under a PUD. The PUD provisions offer maximum flexibility in many areas, some of which include such aspects as setbacks, building heights, and densities. The developer is requesting modifications to the originally approved minimum lot areas, building setbacks, and housing design for the proposed single family lots. The proposed detached townhome lot design will reduce the overall impervious surface of the development by over 3,600 square feet. The developer has met with City staff to address the proposed changes to the PUD as well as contacted the Heritage Landing Homeowners Association. In addition, the developer must refine the plans to assure compliance with the Public Work Design Manual requirements and City Zoning Ordinance, as noted in the attached staff memorandum from the Public Works Department. However, these revisions will not impact the general design of the proposed plat. If any significant modifications to the plat are necessary, the developer will be required to resubmit for Preliminary Plat consideration and a new public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission. Therefore, if the Planning Commission finds the PUD and preliminary plat acceptable, the staff would recommend the following conditions be attached: 1. The developer must obtain the required permits from any other state or local agency prior to any work on the site. 2. Revise the plans to address all of the comments in the memorandum from the City Public Works Department dated May 9, 2013. ALTERNATIVES: The Planning Commission has the following alternatives: 1. Recommend approval of the PUD Major Amendment to the Heritage Landing PUD Plan and the Combined Preliminary and Final Plat subject to the conditions identified by the Planning Commission. 2. Table this item to another Planning Commission meeting and provide the developer with direction on the issues that have been discussed. 3. Recommend denial of the request. RECOMMENDED 1. A motion and second to recommend approval of a major amendment to the MOTIONS: final PUD Plan for Heritage Landing , subject to the listed conditions. 2. A motion and second to recommend approval of a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat known as Heritage Landing 2nd Addition, subject to the listed conditions. EXHIBITS: 1. Location Map 2. Heritage Landing 21d Addition Development Pians 3. Conceptual renderings of detached townhomes 4. Public Works Dept. 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The original development (Heritage Landing) provided stormwater management features that meet current City requirements for volume control for Heritage Landing 2'id Addition. However, these stormwater management features do not meet all current City requirements for rate control. It appears that rate control requirements could be met by making some small modifications to the existing features to the west of Lot 3, Block 2. Hydrologic information should be submitted showing that the combined offsite peak runoff will be limited to 0.05 cfs per net acre for the 2 -year, 24-hour event, and limited to 0.30 efs per net acre for the 10 -year; 24-hour event. The original development meets the current 100 -year, 24-hour event requirement (existing peak flow). The applicant is encouraged to review the City's Public Works Design Manual, Part III (Hydrology Rules), Section 4; the applicant is also encouraged to contact Pete Young, Water Resources Engineer, for more information. 2. The proposed project will disturb more than 10,000 square feet of land and is located within a shoreland area, and is therefore subject to the erosion and sediment control requirements outlined in the Public Works Design Manual, Part III (Hydrology Rules), Section 3. The plans should contain the required SWPPP language and erosion/sediment control features outlined in the PWDM. Phone 952.447.9800 / Pay 952.447.4245 / N+ -%N v.ciq,ofpriorlake.com g PRjO� Al U 4646 Dakota Street SE ��NNgSpSA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2013 AGENDA #: 6A, 613, 6C, 6D AND 6E PREPARED BY: CASEY MCCABE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST PRESENTED BY: JEFF MATZKE, PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING: NO AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INITIATE THE REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 1102.405 (DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS IN THE R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT); SECTION 1108.406 (DECISION ON VARIANCE); SECTION 1107.400 (SIGNAGE); SECTION 1102.700 (3) (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATED TO RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT); SECTION 1102.1000 (C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL USE DISTRICT); SECTION 1102.1100 (C- 2, GENERAL BUSINESS USE DISTRICT); AND SECTION 1102.1200 (C-3, BUSINESS PARK USE DISTRICT) OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE. DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a request for the Planning Commission to initiate the review of amendments to Section 1102.405 (Dimensional Standards in the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District); Section 1108.406 (Decision on Variance); Section 1107.400 (Signage); Section 1102.700 (3) (Residential Performance Standards Related to Recreational Equipment); Section 1102.1000 (C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Use District); Section 1102.1100(C-2, General Business Use District); and Section 1102.1200 (C-3, Business Park Use District) of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance. Current Circumstances Staff from the Community & Economic Development Department has been discussing possible amendments and updates to the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance to provide greater flexibility and site design options, additional "business friendly" initiatives and to clarify zoning interpretations and provide consistency in code enforcement. Staff is requesting the Planning Commission initiate the review of amendments for the following sections of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance: Section 1102.405—(Dimensional Standards in the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District) In 2011 the City Council approved new standards to the Public Works Design Manual which regulates design standards of streets, utilities, and a variety of public infrastructure and general construction projects. The Public Works Design Manual is incorporated into the Subdivision Ordinance be reference. On such change that was made to the manual included the requirement of placing all utility lines within right-of-way or publicly -dedicated outlot areas, and no longer including consideration of easements on private property for the location of these utilities. This policy change has brought upon the creation of larger separation distance between housing units in recent subdivisions due to the fact that building setbacks are measured from property lines (including outlot lines) and not from easement areas that are incorporated within a private lot. Therefore, City Staff would like to consider review of ordinance changes in relation to lot areas and/or setbacks on properties which border these utility outlot properties. Section 1108.406 — (Decision on Variance) The City Attorney has informed City Staff that language of a finding of fact included within the variance findings may be conflicting in relation to the current MN State Statutes which govern variances. The listed finding criteria is as follows: `The granting of the variance is necessary to permit the reasonable use of the property involved." At the advisement of the City Attorney, City Staff would like to consider editing of this finding to appropriately emulate the MN State Statue intentions. Section 1107.400 -- (Signage) Although the signage regulations have recently been updated to provide clear definitions of signage types and additional signage options for commercial or industrial businesses and community groups in Prior Lake, staff has identified a few irregularities and areas which should be updated in the signage ordinance. Staff is proposing to research sign ordinance requirements of neighboring communities, consider new sign technologies and recommend miscellaneous amendments to signage regulations. Specific examples of possible amendments include, but are not limited to: Electronic Message Signs: these signs are currently permitted in the "TC" "C," and "I" Use Districts; however, the current ordinance requires the images and messages displayed to be static and the transition from one static display to another must be instantaneous without any special effects. The ordinance states no electronic message board shall have scrolling or flashing components, words, or images. With new sign technology, staff anticipates more requests for electronic message signs will be received and this section of the ordinance should be updated to allow the full use of electronic message signs, which may include scrolling letters and animation. When the ordinance was last amended, sandwich boards were permitted in the "TC, "C and "I" Use Districts on a temporary and experimental basis. The ordinance established a sunset clause for the use of sandwich boards on January 1, 2013. The ordinance states that if the City Council finds that sandwich boards have not been a risk to the public safety and welfare, and have not had a negative impact on aesthetics in the City, it may rescind the sunset provision, which has not taken place and should be considered. Section 1102.700 (3) — (Residential Performance Standards Related to Recreational Equipment) In the past several months the City Council has given direction to the Code Enforcement Officer in regards to storage of recreational equipment. The City Council has also expressed a desire to consider clarifications and updating of the current ordinance language in regards to storage of recreational equipment in front yards and on vacant parcels. Therefore City Staff would like to consider review of the current ordinance and propose possible edits to Sections referring to the storage of recreational equipment. Section 1102.1000; Section 1102.1100 and Section 1102.1200 -- ("Business Friendly" Amendments in the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Use District; C-2, General Business Use District; and C-3, Business Park Use District) In an effort to make the zoning ordinance more "business friendly," the Planning Commission and City Council have recently approved text amendments to the I- 1, Industrial Use District to simplify the development process, provide more flexible design options and allow a wider variety of land uses and building materials within the City's General Industrial District. As was done for Industrial Use District, City staff is proposing to review and compare Prior Lake's commercial zoning ordinance requirements to those of regional peer communities to determine if Prior Lake's commercial design, land use and zoning requirements are more restrictive, less restrictive or similar to the requirements in surrounding communities. If it is determined that the City of Prior Lake has more restrictive requirements than peer communities, staff will propose amendments to the zoning ordinance, where appropriate, to ensure Prior Lake's commercial zoning ordinance requirements are not more restrictive than surrounding communities. ISSUES: City staff has identified areas within the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which may need to be amended or updated. The Planning Commission has the authority to initiate the review of such amendments by motion. Conclusion Section 1108.500 of the Zoning Ordinance states, the City may, either by its own initiative or by petition of a property owner, consider amendments to the formal text of the ordinance. Amendments to the ordinance may be initiated in one of four ways: ➢ The Planning Commission may initiate the review of such amendments by motion. ➢ The City Council may on its own motion initiate amendments by referring them to the Planning Commission for review. ➢ Any property owner may formally petition the City to consider an amendment to the Official Zoning Map for land for which he/she is property owner. ➢ Any individual may petition the City to consider an amendment to the formal text of this Ordinance. City staff recommends the Planning Commission initiate the review of amendments to Section 1102.405 (Dimensional Standards in the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District); Section 1108.406 (Decision on Variance); Section 1107.400 (Signage); Section 1102.700 (3) (Residential Performance Standards Related to Recreational Equipment); Section 1102.1000 (C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Use District); Section 1102.1100 (C-2, General Business Use District); and Section 1102.1200 (C-3, Business Park Use District) of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance. Should the Planning Commission choose to initiate the amendment process, staff anticipates providing reports for Planning Commission consideration throughout 2013. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second initiating the review of amendments to Section 1102.405 (Dimensional Standards in the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District); Section 1108.406 (Decision on Variance); Section 1107.400 (Signage); Section 1102.700 (3) (Residential Performance Standards Related to Recreational Equipment); Section 1102.1000 (C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Use District); Section 1102.1100 (C-2, General Business Use District); and Section 1102.1200 (C-3, Business Park Use District) of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance. 2. Motion and second denying the request to initiate the review of amendments to Section 1102.405 (Dimensional Standards in the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District); Section 1108.406 (Decision on Variance); Section 1107.400 (Signage); Section 1102.700 (3) (Residential Performance Standards Related to Recreational Equipment); Section 1102.1000 (C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Use District); Section 1102.1100 (C-2, General Business Use District); and Section 1102.1200 (C-3, Business Park Use District) of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance. 3. Motion and second initiating the review of amendments to specific sections of the Prior Lake zoning Ordinance as directed by the Planning Commission. 4. Provide direction to staff and continue discussion at a future meeting. RECOMMENDED City Staff recommends Alternative #1. MOTIONS: