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Special Meeting - February 26, 1993
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in special
session on Friday, February 26, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott, White, Acting City Manager
Kuhlmann, Planning Director Graser, Assistant Planner Garross and
Recording Secretary Birch.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance. Acting City Manager Kuhlmann
stated that the purpose of the meeting was to address the
amendment submitted by Progress Land Company, Inc. to eliminate
the 18% lot coverage ratio. The Planning Commission has
recommended changing the 18% lot coverage ratio to 22%.
Assistant Planner Garross explained the difference between a 30%
impervious surface designation and a lot coverage ratio. Carl
Hanson, 4065 Raspberry Ridge Road spoke in favor of keeping the
standards high and urged adoption of the 22% lot coverage ratio.
Discussion occurred regarding public .hearing criteria and the
creation of a standard that is in line with the Shoreland
Management Ordinance regarding any uniform impervious surface
standard. Warren Israelson, Progress Land Company official,
spoke in favor of the adoption of a 30% impervious surface
ordinance, however, Mr. Israelson concurred that the 22% lot
coverage would adequately address his concerns. Planning
Commissioner Greenfield clarified results of the workshop held on
February 25 and the Planning Commission's recommendation to
Council for approving a 22% lot coverage ratio, and requested
that Council give further consideration to the Planning
Commission's request for funding of a consultant to assist in
s~eedin~ up the information gathering process. Additional
discussion occurred regarding a grandfather clause for
substandard lots and the need to review the zoning ordinance
thoroughly to avoid inconsistencies. Councilmember Scott
requested Council consideration of a task force designed to
answer questions regarding development in Prior Lake.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO AMEND THE
PRIOR LAKE ZONING CODE TO REFLECT THE 22% COVERAGE RATIO BASED ON Code
THE APPLICATION OF PROGRESS LAND COMPANY, INC AND THE PRIOR LAKE
PLANNING COMMISSION.
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Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO DIRECT STAFF
TO DEVELOP LANGUAGE FOR AN ORDINANCE CHANGE REFLECTING
GRANDFATHERING OF EXISTING LOT AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WHICH MAY
EXCEED THE COVERAGE RATIO AS DEFINED BY THE ORDINANCE.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, FOR COUNCIL TO Ta~k
ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE CONSISTING OF BUILDERS, DEVELOPERS,;~c~
REALTORS, INTERESTED CITIZENS AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE ~oa
OF COMING TO A CONSENSUS WITH REGARD TO THE CITY'S ZONING Zon/n~
ORDINANCE. ORd.
A short discussion occurred regarding the motion. (CompUCart
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
There being no further business, the meeting
6:15 p.m. by general consent of the Council.
adjourned at
Kay/Kuh 1
Acting City Manager
Dee Birch
Recording Secretary