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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
FEBRUARY 7, 2005
9A2
JANE KANSIER, PLANNING DIRECTOR
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW DRIVE-THRU WINDOWS
IN THE C-3 USE DISTRICT
(Case File #0-02)
DISCUSSION:
Historv: On December 20, 2004, the City Council considered
a report on a potential amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow drive-thru windows in the C-3 (Specialty Business) Use
District. The Council directed staff to prepare an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance to accomplish this.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 24,
2005 to consider the proposed amendment. The Commission
recommended approval of this amendment with a vote of 4-1
(Stamson voting no).
Current Circumstances: According to Section 1102.1100 of
the Zoning Ordinance, "the purpose of the "C-3" Specialty
Business Use District is intended to provide for a variety of
commercial and residential uses within the framework of a
traditional downtown area. The district also contemplates and
provides for pedestrian circulation, urban and civic design and
the creative reuse of existing buildings. "
When this section of the ordinance was adopted in 2001, it was
specifically intended to prohibit drive-through facilities of all
kinds, whether restaurants or banks. The reason behind this
exclusion was to eliminate the surface area usually needed for
these types of facilities. However, some of these uses, such as
drugstores and banks, would be a good fit in the downtown
area. In today's world, most banks require some sort of drive-
thru facility.
In order to preserve the integrity and character we are trying to
achieve downtown, it may still be necessary to limit drive-thru
facilities in some fashion. The proposed amendment allows
drive-thru windows as an accessory use subject to a conditional
use permit. The conditional use permit process guarantees
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design review by the Planning Commission and allows for
public review. This allows the Planning Commission to
analyze the design of the use on a site-by-site basis.
Other elements of the proposed amendment include:
. A maximum of 4 drive-thru lanes are allowed.
. The drive-thru windows or drive-in lanes are not allowed
within the "build-to" line or in front of any building. They
must be located to the side or the rear of the building.
. No part of the street or boulevard may be used for stacking
of automobiles.
The specific language of this amendment is included within the
attached draft ordinance.
ISSUES
Section 1108.600 of the Zoning Ordinance states that
recommendations of the Planning Commission and final
determinations of the City Council shall be supported by
findings addressing the relationship of the proposed
amendment to the following policies:
1. There is a public need for the amendment.
There is a public need for the amendment. The proposed
amendment would provide opportunities for new
businesses and for redevelopment within the C-3 district.
2. The amendment will accomplish one or more of the
purposes of this Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, or
other adopted plans or policies of the City.
Objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan include:
. Determine and strive for a balance of commerce,
industry and population;
. Encourage a diversified economic base and a broad
range of employment opportunities;
. Promote sound land use; and
. Maintain high standards in the promotion and
development of commerce and industry.
The proposed amendment strives to accomplish the
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan by
providing more opportunities for new development and
redevelopment in the C-3 district.
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CONCLUSION:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
REVIEWED BY:
3. The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State
and/or Federal requirements.
This amendment is consistent with federal and state laws.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the enabling
legislation set forth in Minnesota statutes. Based upon the
findings set forth in this report, staff recommends approval.
The City Council has the following alternatives:
1. Adopt the ordinance amendment as recommended by the
Planning Commission and the staff.
2. Deny the ordinance amendment.
3. Defer this item and provide staff with specific direction.
Staff recommends Alternative # 1. This action requires the
following motion:
cond amending the Zoning Ordinance to
windows as a conditional use permit in
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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 05- XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1102.1104 OF THE PRIOR LAKE
CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that:
1. Section 1102.1104 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to add the following:
(7) Drive-thru windows and drive-in lanes are permitted as an accessory use subiect to
approval of a conditional use permit. processed according to the provisions of Section
1108.200 of the Zoning Ordinance. and with the following conditions:
~ A maximum of 4 drive-thru lanes are allowed.
~ The drive-thru windows or drive-in lanes are not allowed within the "build-to" line
or in front of any building. They must be located to the side or the rear of the
building.
~ No part of the street or boulevard may be used for stacking of automobiles.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 7th day of February, 2005.
ATTEST:
City Manager
Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the _ day of
, 2005.
Drafted By:
City of Prior Lake Planning Department
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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