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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN
RESOLUTION 04-116
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN
TO BE KNOWN AS HERITAGE LANDING
MOTION BY: ZIESKA
SECOND BY: LEMAIR
WHEREAS: Tradition Development, LLC, has submitted an application for a Planned Unit
Development Final Plan to be known as Heritage Landing; and
WHEREAS: The Prior Lake Planning Commission considered the proposed Final PUD Plan on July
12,2004;and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission found the Final PUD Plan to be in substantial compliance with
the approved preliminary plan and recommended approval of the Final PUD Plan; and
WHEREAS: The Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed Final PUD Plan on July 19, 2004;
and
WHEREAS: The City Council finds the Final PUD Plan in substantial compliance with the approved
Preliminary PUD Plan; and
WHEREAS: The City Council finds the PUD Final Plan is compatible with the stated purposes and
intent of the Section 1106 Planned Unit Developments of the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as if fully setforth.
2. The City Zoning Ordinance specifies certain criteria be considered as part of evaluating a
Planned Unit Development application.
3. The City Council hereby adopts the following findings:
a) Greater utilization of new technologies in building design, materials, construction and land
development.
The developer has attempted to design the buildings so they fit the land, rather than force
the land to fit the building design.
b) Higher standards of site and building design.
The density of this development has been moved north to lessen . the impact on the
existing trees and the proximity to Crystal Lake. The utilization of private streets further
reduces the impervious surface on the site.
c) More efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities to support high
quality land use development at a lesser cost.
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The homeowners association does maintenance of private streets, including plowing and
future repairs. This reduces City costs in providing services to these homes.
d) Enhanced incorporation of recreational, public and open space components in the
development which may be made more useable and be more suitably located than would
otherwise be provided under conventional development procedures.
The addition of parkland with this development will be utilized by both the future and the
existing neighborhood. A trail adjacent to Crystal Lake will allow public enjoyment of the
lake.
e) Provides a flexible approach to development which allows modifications to the strict
application of regulations within the various Use Districts that are in harmony with the
purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The density and variety of housing units is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals
to provide a variety of housing styles.
f) Encourages a more creative and efficient use of land.
The PUD allows the higher density areas to be clustered, and preserves open space.
g) Preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics including flora and fauna, scenic
views, screening and buffering, and access.
The townhouse units are sited to take advantage of the natural views. It may be possible
to revise the storm water ponding area to reduce the number of trees removed as part of
the development.
h) Allows the development to operate in concert with a Redevelopment Plan in certain areas
of the City and to insure the redevelopment goals and objectives within the
Redevelopment District will be achieved.
This criterion is not applicable.
i) Provides for flexibility in design and construction of the development in cases where large
tracts of land are under single ownership or control and where the users) has the
potential to significantly affect adjacent or nearby properties.
The use of the PUD allows the clustering of the homes and the use of private streets.
j) Encourages the developer to convey property to the public, over and above required
dedications, by allowing a portion of the density to be transferred to other parts of the site.
The parkland dedication will help facilitate the creation of a neighborhood park system
within this area. There proposal also identifies an additional acre of parkland dedication
with this plan. This is more than required under the Ordinance.
Section 1106.300 states the quality of building and site design proposed by the PUD will
enhance the aesthetics of the site and implement relevant goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the following criteria shall be satisfied:
k) The design shall consider the whole of the project and shall create a unified environment
within the boundaries of the project by insuring architectural compatibility of all structures,
efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, aesthetically pleasing landscape and site
features, and efficient use and design of utilities.
The design creates a unified environment. The proposed streets and provision of trails
and sidewalks allows for efficient movement of traffic.
/) The design of a PUD shall optimize compatibility between the project and surrounding
land uses, both existing and proposed and shall minimize the potential adverse impacts of
the PUD on surrounding land uses and the potential adverse effects of the surrounding
land uses on the PUD.
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The use of the PUD will allow the clustering of the townhouse units.
m) If a project for which PUD treatment has been requested involves construction over a
period of time in two or more phases, the applicant shall demonstrate that each phase is
capable of addressing and meeting each of the criteria independent of the other phases.
There are no additional phases proposed.
n) Approval of a PUD may permit the placement of more than one building on a lot.
This is not applicable.
0) A PUD in a Residential Use District shall conform to the requirements of that Use District
unless modified by the following or other provisions of this Ordinance. 1) The tract of land
for which a project is proposed shall have not less than 200 feet of frontage on a public
right-of-way; 2) No building shall be nearer than its building height to any property line
when the property abutting the subject property is in an "R-1" or "R-2" Use District; 3) No
building within the project shall be nearer to another building than !h the sum of the
building heights of the two buildings, except for parking ramps which may be directly
connected to another building; and 4) Private roadways within the project site may not be
used in calculating required off-street parking spaces.
The modifications requested by the developer include the following:
. The use of private streets. Normally, a development of this type would require a
minimum right-of-way width of 50' and a 28' to 30' wide surface. The developer is
requesting a 28' wide private street. The additional of right-of-way would be
accommodated by the use of easements adjacent to the private road.
. Reduced front yard setbacks on the private streets. The conventional setback
requirement is 25' from the right-of-way line. The developer is requesting a 20' front
yard setback, measured from the building face to the curb of the private street.
· Reduced shoreland setback. The minimum required lakeshore setback is 150' from
the OHW. The developer has provided this setback. The modification requested is to
the additional setback necessary for density bonuses. The proposed plan has been
reviewed by the DNR.
. Impervious surface for tier 2. A modification to the impervious surface requirement for
tier 2 is necessary. This modification can be justified on the basis that the
development does not disturb any part of the Shore Impact Zone. Further, the
development has been pulled forward on the site to reduce the impact on the trees
and on the Shoreland.
These modifications are permitted under the PUD provisions at the discretion of
the Council. The City Council found these modifications to be consistent with the
goals and intent of the PUD criteria in that they allowed the clustering of the
townhouses to preserve the natural terrain. The Council also found the
modification to the impervious surface appropriate since the overall impervious
surface is less than 30%) and the ponding is sized to accommodate all of the
driveways, roads, and other areas. The Commission also reasoned that a
conventional development could include impervious surface up to the 300/0
maximum.
4. The Planned Unit Development Final Plan is hereby approved subject to the following conditions
a) The Final Plat and Development Contract must be approved by the City Council.
b) The Final PUD Plan and PUD Development Contract must be approved by the City
Council.
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5. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the PUD Development Contract
on behalf of the City.
Passed and adopted this 19th day of July, 2004.
YES NO
Hauqen X Hauqen
Blomberg X Blomberg
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska X Zieska
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{Seal} Frank Boyles, City Manager
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