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PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
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DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
LOCATE A PUBLIC BUILDING (FIRE HALL) WITHIN AN R-1
URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
APRIL 4, 1994
The purpose of this item is to consider a conditional use application filed
by the Prior Lake Fire Department to locate a public building (fire hall) at
16776 Fish Point Road S.E.
See attached Planning Commission report and draft minutes dated
March 17, 1994 for details related to this issue.
The Planning Commission held the public hearing to consider the
conditional use permit on March 17, 1994. There were no residents
present at the hearing nor were any comments for, or against, the
conditional use permit received by the Planning Department. The
Planning Commission reviewed the proposed site plan, expansion
potential, traffic issues, drainage, parking and access, and exterior
materials proposed. The recommendation of the Planning
Commission was stated as follows:
"Motion by VonHof, Second by Loftus, to approve a conditional use
application by the Prior Lake Fire Department to construct a public
building within a R-l, Urban Residential Zone, located at 16776
Fish Point Road. Rational Being the application has met the
approval criteria of the City Code."
ALTERNATIVES: 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
ACTION REQUIRED:
Affirm the recommendation of the Planning Commission to
approve the conditional use permit application to allow a
public building (fire hall) to be constructed within the R-1
Zoning District at 16776 Fish Point Road S.E.
Continue or table the conditional use permit for specific
information or additional research.
Deny the conditional use permit for specific reasons finding
that the proposed use would be inconsistent with the R-l,
Zoning District.
Alternative #1
A motion, as part of the consent agenda, to adopt alternative #1.
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The March 17, 1994, Planning Comrrfission Meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Roseth at
7'35 P.M. Those present were Conm,L~oners Roseth, Loftus, Vonhof, Kuykendall; Director of Planning
Hcrst Gmser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner Gina Mitchell, and Secretary Rita
$chewe.
REVIEWMINIYFF~ OF PREVIOUS ~G
MOTION B Y LOFTUS, SECOND B Y VONHOF, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WR1TIEN.
Vom taken signified ayes by Loftus, Vonhof, Kuykend~ll, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEMI - CONDITIONAL USE - PRIOR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
As the applicant is the City of Prior Lake, Deb Cranms, Assistant City Planner, pmsen~l ~ information as
per planning report of Ma~ch 17, 1994. The purpose of the application is to locate a public building in a
R-1 District. Public buildings are a conditional use permitted within the R-1, Urban Residential Zoning
District. The subject site is located southwest of the intersection ofFish Point Road and CSAH 21 and the
legal description is Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passage Addition. The F'n'e Depaunent services the
adjoining townships as well as Prior Lake. Access would be on County Road 21. The building conm'hw~
and architect have worked very diligently and developed a design that compliments the site and the
adjoining txoperties. Fire sirens and fire apparatus used solely for public purpose shall be exempt from the
noise performance standard requiremmt. The criteria for a conditional use has been met. Sm/t°s
xecomn'et~_ rlon is to approve the conditional use as per Planning Commission discussion.
Paul Mflcelbevg representing the fa'm of Boatman, Kroos, Pfister, Rudin, & Associates, presented
information on the building design, exterior materials used, and landscaping. The tower design of City Hall
has been incorporated into the design of the Fare Hall.
Ccnrcmnts from the Commissioners were; future expansion for city buildings, traffic signal, safety issues,
drainage into wetland, roof drainage, tuming radius, responder parking, consider future fire station satelites
in north and west portions of Prior Lake, speed limit, exterior material selection, and len~mh of bays.
MOTION BY VONHOE SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICATION BY THE PRIOR LAKE FIRE DEPAKI3/IENF TO CONSTRUCF A PUBLIC BUII ~DING
WlTHIN A R-I, URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONF~ LOCATED AT 16776 FISH POINT ROAD.
RATIONAL BEING THE APPLICATION HAS MET THE APPROVAL CRITERIA OF THE ~
CODE. THIS RECOMMENDATION TO BE FORWARDED TOTHE CITY COUN~ -
Voee taken signified ayes by Vorahof, ~ Roseth, and Kuyken~ll: MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM H - VARIANCE - BRUCE ULRICI-PS~ON O'MALLEY
Bruce Ulric~ 78 East 10th Street, Aptl710, St Paul, stated they are requesting several variances in order
to consmact a new home at 15209 Fairbanks Trail. Due to the substandard size of the lot, the building
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AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE:
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CONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE A
FIRE STATION (PUBLIC BUILDING) WITHIN AN R-l,
URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
._YES X NO
MARCH 17, 1994
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this item is to consider a conditional use application filed by the Prior Lake Fire
Department to locate a public building (fire hall) at 16776 Fish Point Road S.E.
BACKGROUND:
Public buildings are listed as a conditional use within the Zoning Ordinance for the R-l, Urban
Residential District. The subject site is located southwest of the intersection of Fish Point Road
and CSAH 21 and is legally described as Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passage Addition. See
attached maps for site location.
The subject site was subdivided by the City of Prior Lake in July, 1993 and later purchased by
the City with the intent of constructing a new fire hall on the property. In November, 1993, the
citizens of Prior Lake approved a referendum to build a new f'uc station. The subject site is
located within an R-l, zone which requires a 15,000 square foot minimum lot size for uses other
than single family and townhomes. The fire hall is classified as a public building and therefore
requires a conditional use permit be granted in order to construct the building as proposed.
DISCUSSION:
A conditional use is defined as "a use which, because of special problems of control, requires
reasonable limitations peculiar to the use for the protection of the public welfare and the integrity
of the Comprehensive Plan"; a conditional use permit is "a permit issued by the Council in
accordance with procedures specified in this Ordinance as a flexibility device to enable the
Council to assign dimensions to a proposed use or conditions surrounding it after consideration
of adjacent uses and their functions and the special problems which the proposed use presents"
(Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance 83-6".
The Planning Commission should understand that a conditional use is considered to be permitted
however, because the use may have a potential for conflict with surrounding uses, the Council
has the discretion to apply special conditions to the permit approval. A land use requiring a
conditional use permit must follow the specific performance criteria listed in the Zoning
Ordinance. The Planning Commission and Council determine whether the application can meet
the designated Zoning Ordinance conditions and establish any additional conditions it believes
necessary and reasonable to protect the existing neighborhood.
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ANALYSIS:
The subject site consists of approximately 28,?$0 square feet of land area and is located adjacent
to CSAH 21, identified as a minor arterial in the Comprehensive Plan and Fish Point Road which
has been designated as a collector street by thc Engineering Department and will be indicated as
such in the 2010 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The site is bounded on the east by the
Prior Lake, "Waterfront Passage Business Park", the north by Prior Lake Baptist Church, the
west by vacant, R-1 zoned land and thc south by a C-1, Conservation District. Thc subject site
was chosen by thc Fire Department because of its location and good access with respect to their
service area.
The site and building plans have been designed by the consulting firm of Boarman, Kroos,
Pfister, Rudin & Associates, represented by Paul Mickelberg. The Fire Deparunent represented
by its building committee, has worked closely with City Hall and the consultant to prepare a site
and building design conforming to City codes and aesthetically sensitive to the planned future
residential and industrial development within this Planning District. See attached plans for
details related to the site plan and proposed building. A consultant from the firm will be present
at the hearing to address specific concerns of the Planning Commission or audience.
The building will be constructed with burnished block, similar in color to that of City Hall and a
metal roof. The proposed structure meets all setback, parking, landscape and other requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance. The site plan has been designed to conform with the district,
anticipated future land uses and should not cause conditions which would be dangerous to the
neighborhood. The fire hall will comply with the performance standards outlined in the Zoning
Ordinance for conditional use permits. The approval criteria for conditional uses primarily focus
on conformity and integration of the use into the existing neighborhood. The landscape plan and
exterior building design have been developed in order to complement the district and anticipated
future land uses.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the conditional use to locate a public building (f'u'e Hall) within the R-1, Urban
Residential Zone, as requested.
2. Continue or table this item for further information as identified by the Planning
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative #1 with conditions as per Planning Commission discussion.
The site was thoughtfully chosen in order to meet fire and emergency service needs of Prior Lake
as well as Credit and Spring Lake Townships. The architects and Fire Deparunent building
committee have spent countless hours designing the site and building plans to conform with the
codes of Prior Lake and anticipated future development. The use will comply with the
performance standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. The approval criteria for conditional
uses primarily focus on conformity and integration of the proposed use into the existing
neighborhood. The fire station has been designed specifically for that purpose therefore, staff
recommends that the conditional use permit be approved.
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CONDITIONAL USES: Conditional uses as specified within each Zoning
District may be aliowed or denied by the City Council after recommendations by the
Board of Adjustment in accordance with the c~erla and provisions listed herein:
Application: Applications for conditional uses .will be filed with the Zoning Officer and
shall be accompanied by:
1. An application fee in an amount equal to that set by the City Council.
F'~teen (15) copies of a site plan and supporting data which shows the site size
and location; use of adjacent land; the proposed size, bulk, use and location of
buildings; the location and proposed junction of yards, open space, parking
area, driveways, storage areas and accessory structures; the location of all
utilities and timing of proposed construction as the Zoning Officer may require.
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The Zoning Off=er at his discretion may require a topographic map to the
site and reduced copies of all material suitable for mailing.
The names and addresses of all property owners within five hundred feet (500')
shall be provided by a certification of an abstract company so that the Zoning
Officer may provide notification of the conditional use permit application. (Ord.
90-07)
Review: The Zoning Officer shall forward copies of the application to the City Council,
the Board of Adjustment and, if necessary, to the Consultant Planner for review.
The Board of Adjustment shall forward its recommendations within forty-five
(45) days unless the petitioner agrees in writing to a time extension. Failure to
act within the allotted time shall be deemed to be a favorable
recommendation.
The City Council may attach such conditions to the approval of any conditional
use as may be necessary. The approved site plan and all attached conditions
shall be filed by the petitioner with the Zoning Officer within thirty (30) days of
final approval. Any development contrary to the approved plan shall constitute
a violation of this Ordinance.
Criteria for Approval: A conditional use shall be approved if it is found to meet the
following criteria:
1. The proposed use conforms to the district permitted and conditional use
provisions and all general regulations of this Ordinance.
The proposed use shall not involve any element or cause any conditions that
may be dangerous, injurious, or noxious to any other property or persons, and
shall comply with the pedormance standards listed below.
The proposed use shall be sited, odented and landscaped to produce a
harmonious relationship of buildings and grounds to adjacent buildings and
properties.
4. The proposed use shall produce a total visual impression and environment
which is consistent with the environment of the neighbort~xl.
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The proposed use shall organize vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic
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The proposed use shall preserve the objectives of this Ordinance and shall be
¢o, nsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Additional requirements with respect to conditional use in lyre Conservation
District include the following:
a) F'dling a wetland shall not exceed the flood storage capacity
requirements for the wetland.
b)
The proposed development shall not result in unusual maintenance cost
for mad and parking areas or the breaking and leaking of utility lines.
Development shall be permitted in such a manner that the maximum
number of trees shall be preserved. The remaining trees shall contain
at least fifty (50) percent of tim canopy coverage.
d)
Development shall be accomplished only in such a manner that on-site
soil erosion shall be minimized both during construction and when
construction activity is completed.
e)
Wetlands and other water bodies shall not be used as primary sediment
traps during development.
The quality of water mn-off and water infiltration to the water table or
aquifer shall remain undisturbed by ~ deveiopment of the site.
g)
The types and density of land use proposed for the site shall be suited
to the site. Bedrock conditions shall not present a threat to the
maintenance of ground water quality and shall not fail to adequately
correct problems due to soil limitations including bearing strength,
shrinksweli potential and slope stabliity.
Performance Standards: All conditional uses shall comply with the requirements of this
section. In order to determine whether a proposed use will conform to the requirements
of this Ordinance, the City Council may obtain a qualified consultant to testify. Said
consultant service fees shall be borne by the applicant.
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F'u'e Protection - Fire prevention and fighting and equipment acceptable to the
Board of F'u,e Underwriters shall be readliy available when any activity involving
the handling or storage of flammable or explosive material is carried on.
Electrical Disturbance - No activity shaft cause electricaJ disturbance adversely
affecting radio or other equipment in the vicinity.
Noise - Noise which is determined to be objectionable because of volume,
frequency, or beat shall be muffled or otherwise controlled, except fire sirens and
related apparatus used solely for public purpose shall be exempt lmm this
requirement.
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Vibrations - V'd~raticns detectable without instruments on neighboring property in
any district shall be prohibited.
Odors - No malodorous gas or mai/er shall be permitted which is discernible on
any adjoining it or property.
Air Pollution - No pollution of air by fly-ash, dust, smoke, vapors, or other
substance shall be permitted which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation or
other property.
Glare - Lighting devices which produce objectionable direct or reflect glare on
adjoining properties or thoroughfares shall not be permitted.
Erosion - no erosion by wind or water shall be permitted which will cany
objectionable substances onto neighboring properties.
Water Pollution - Water pollution shall be subject to the standards established by
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PEI~IT
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PID~ 2~-296-00&-0
Applicant: City of Prior
~]dress: 4629 Dakota Str~.t;
Property Owner: Same
Address:
Col~uitarlt: Roarm-n l~z'onR pf.~.~r~'r & A~anr,.
Adclre~s: 2--22 North 2nd St. M'lnneapoli~. MN ~5401
Bcme Phone:
Work Phone: 447-4~n
Phone-.
Work Phone:
Phone: 339-3752
Proposed Conditional Use Address: 16776 Fish Point Road SE
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passa=e Addition
Existing Use of Property: Vacant
Property Acreage: 6.6 acres Present Zo~iRg: ~-1. Urba- Res~,ntial
Conditior~l Use Being Requested: To construct a public buildin~ (Fire Station% within
the R-l, Urban Residential Zone.
Deed Bestrictions: x .No Yes If so, please attach.
F~s the Applicant pre~iously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional
permit on the subject site or any part of it: x No .Yes t~quest:
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S3BMISSION RBi)UIREqENT~: (A) Completed application form. (B) Complete legal description and
parcel identification number (PID). (C)Filing fee. (D)Deed restrictions, if necessary.
(E)Fifteen copies of site plan drawn to scale showing existing/proposed structures.
(F)Additional information as requested by the Planning Director including but not limited
to: existing grades and buildings within 100 feet, drainage plan with finished grade and
relationship to existing water bodies, if any, proposed floor plan with use indicated plus
building elevations, landscape plan with schedule of plantings and screening, curb cuts,
driveways, parking ar~-~, walks and curbing. (G) Certified from abstract firm the names and
address of property owners within 500 feet of the existing property lines of the subject
property. (H) Appl ication and supportive data are due 20 days prior to any scheduled
hearing o
To the best of my knowledge the informati, on..pres__ent, ed o_n_.t_his__ f.o.[~.._=iss~co~iee~s- In
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addition, I have read Section 7.5 o£ the ~on~ng uralnance w~,,u. ~-~
requirenents for condit.ional uses.. I agree to provide information and follow the
Applicant Signature .... ' Date
Fee Owners Signature Date
THIS $~TION TO BE FILLED OUT BY T~. PLANNING DIR~iOR
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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
You are hereby notified that the Prior Lake Planning Commission will hold a hearing in the City
Council Chambers located at City Hall, 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: Thursday, March 17, 1994
at 7:30 p.m.
APPLICANT:
SUBJECT SITE:
REQUEST:
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street $.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
16776 Fish Point Road S.E.
Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passage Addition.
The City of Prior Lake proposes to construct a new Fire Station as
per attached drawings and survey reductions. Public Buildings are
listed as a conditional use within an R-l, Urban Residential Zoning
District, according to the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance. The
Planning Commission will consider the application to place a
public building (Fire Hall) on the subject site which is zoned R-l,
Urban Residential.
If you are interested in this issue, you should attend the hearing. The Planning Commission will
accept oral and/or written comments. Questions related to this hearing should be directed to the
Prior Lake Planning Department by calling 447-4230 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Prior Lake Planning Commission
Date Mailed: March 4, 1994.
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