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STAFF AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
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DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 96-09
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CITY CODE
TO ADD DRIVEWAY WIDTH STANDARDS FOR ALL LAND
USES OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL.
MARCH 4, 1996
CONSENT AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this item is to consider approval of Ordinance
96-09 amending the Zoning Ordinance and City Code to
establish driveway width standards for commercial, industrial
and institutional land uses.
BACKGROUND:
See attached Planning Report dated February 12, 1996 for
reference to background material.
DISCUSSION:
The Zoning Ordinance does not currently contain a standard
for driveway width for commercial, industrial and institutional
land uses. The only driveway width standard identified in the
Zoning Ordinance pertains to residential uses where
driveway width is limited to 24 feet.
Due to the influx of commercial/industrial building activity,
staff has identified a need to amend the Zoning Ordinance to
incorporate driveway standards designed for properties other
than residential. There is a need to provide wider driveways
in order to accommodate truck traffic and emergency
vehicles, The proposed Ordinance incorporates 36 foot
driveway width standard for land uses other than residential.
In addition to Ordinance 96-09, the attached "Commercial
and Industrial Concrete Entrances" plate is incorporated into
the Engineering Design Guideline Manual, adopted by the
City Council on February 5, 1996.
ISSUES:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February
12, 1996 and recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance
96-29 as written. A copy of the Planning Commission
minutes are attached for your reference.
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 96-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5-5-5 (D) OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE AND
AMENDING SECTION 6.5D. OF PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83-6.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
Title 5-5-5(D) of Prior Lake City Code and Section 6.5D. of Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance 83-6
are hereby amended to read as follows:
D. All offstreet parking areas shall have access from driveways rather than from public
streets.
1. F or residential uses, said driveway access shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet
in width measured at the curb or edge of the street in the case where no curb
exists.
2. For all other uses, said driveway access shall not exceed thirty-six (36) feet in
width measured at the street right of way line.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 4th day of March, 1996.
ATTEST:
City Manager
Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the _ day of
, 1996.
Drafted By:
Deb Garross
Prior Lake Planning Department
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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TYPICAL. ENTRANCE FOR
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
PROPERTIES
1. WHERE NEW DRIVEWAYS ARE TO BE ADDED ACROSS EXISTING C&G,
REMOVE EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER AND REPOUR INTEGRAL WITH
THE CONCRETE ENTRANCE.
2. CONCRETE APRON SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ENTRANCES AND ft.Pft,RTMENTS OF MORE THAN 4 UNITS.
3, REQUIRED MIX DESIGNATION ~S 3A32.
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PlATE NO.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
CONCRETE ENTRANCES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 12, 1996
The February 12, 1996, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman
Kuykendall at 7:01p.m. Those present were Commissioners Criego, Kuykendall, Loftus
and V onhof, Planning Director Don Rye, Assistant Planner Deb Garross, Associate
Planner Michael Leek and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson.
ROLL CALL:
Criego
Wuellner
V onhof
Loftus
Kuykendall
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY WUELLNER TO APPROVE THE JANUARY
22, 1996 MINUTES.
V ote taken signified ayes by V onhof, Wuellner, Criego and Kuykendall. MOTION
CARRIED.
Commissioner Loftus arrived at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING ORDINA1~CE REGARDING DRIVEWAY WIDTH.
The public hearing was opened and a sign-up sheet was circulated to the public in
attendance.
Assistant Planner Deb Garross presented the information in the Planning Report dated
February 12,1996. Staff recommends the Planning Commission make a motion to City
Council to adopt the proposed amendment as written or with changes.
Comments by Commissioners:
Criego:
. Question: What do other communities have for widths for commerical driveways?
Garross replied this standard is typical and has been used by the City of Prior Lake,
especially out in the Office Park. Staff felt this issue had to be clarified in the
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Ordinance. It is a width that is workable as far as fire and safety access as well being
able to maneuver large trucks.
. Question: In a residential area where you may have a commerical conditional use
permit, how does that apply? Garross explained this amendment is written for the
specific uses and not tied to the zoning district itself.
Wuellner:
. Question: Is there a limit to the number of driveways commercial or residential
property can have? Garross explained it was not.
V onhof:
. Question: All the other provisions that provide for driveways, like setbacks would
still apply? Garross replied "Yes".
Loftus:
. Garross explained this issue has been around for the year or two and should have been
addressed earlier in the Zoning Ordinance. It came about recently because of the
commerical development and new buildings and will be used quite often.
Kuykendall:
. Comment on minimum slope of one half percent.
. Traffic concern especially County Road 42 - Scott County standards would apply?
. Rye said Scott County will not allow direct commericaVindustrial traffic on to County
Road 42 at all.
. Concern for a far wide right turn - if they have to swing out to make the comer. The
alternative is to have a one-way directional slope (one-way in, one-way out).
. Possibly at another time the City should research one way entrances.
. Supports staffs recommendation and act positively.
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AS WRITTEN TO AMEND SECTION
6.5D OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83-6.
V otes taken signified ayes by V onhof, Loftus, Criego, Wuellner and Kuykendall.
MOTION CARRIED.
ommissioner Kuykendall closed the public hearing.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING FENCES IN THE SHORELAND
DISTRICT.
The public hearing was opened and a sign-up sheet was circulated to the public in
attendance.
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PLANNING REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
1
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINAl'lCE REGARDING
- DRIVEWAY WIDTH.
DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
_X_ YES _NO-N/A
FEBRUARY 12, 1996
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this item is to consider an amendment to Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance
83-6 to add driveway width standards for all properties.
BACKGROUND:
Section 6.5D. states: "All offstreet parking areas shall have access from driveways rather
than from public streets. Said driveway access shall be limited to twenty four (24) feet in
width at the public street line." The provision is part of the "General Regulations"
section of the Zoning Ordinance. The driveway width limitation of twenty-four feet is
appropriate for residential driveways however does not provide adequate width for
commercial, industrial and institutional type uses. This provision was not a concern in
the past due to the limited amount of commercial/industrial development. However, with
the advent of the Business Office Park and other non-residential development, it is
necessary to amend Section 6.5D to provide adequate driveway width for uses other than
residential.
DISCUSSION:
The proposal is to amend the Zoning Ordinance to rewrite Section 6.5D as indicated on
the attached draft Ordinance. The proposed regulations identify residential driveways
shall not exceed twenty-four feet. A separate provision specifies the maximum driveway
width shall not exceed thirty-six feet in width. In addition to the Zoning Ordinance
amendment, the Prior Lake Engineering Design Guideline Manual will include the
attached illustration page indicating the "Typical entrance for Commercial and Industrial
Properties." The amendment and illustration page will address driveway width and
construction standards for all future development, other than residential.
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16200 ~le Creek Ave. S.E.. P;-lor Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend the City Council approve the amendment as presented.
2. Recommend the City Council approve the amendment with changes directed by
the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative # 1 or 2, based upon discussion by the Planning Commission.
ACTION REQillRED:
A motion to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed amendment as written or
with changes directed by the Planning Commission.
A separate motion to close the public hearing is in order.
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