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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 14, 2005 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S,.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR PL~NING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAy, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Fire Stati~n - City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Roll Call: 3. Approval of Minutes: 4. Consent Agenda: 5. Public Hearings: A. Discuss 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Policies Chapter 3 Land Use Element Chapter 4 Housing 6. Old Business: 7. New Business: 8. Annouucements and Correspoudence: 9. Adjournment: L:\05 FILES\OS PLAN COMMISSIQN\05 AGENDAS\AG021405,DQ(: www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 1. Call to Order: Chairman Stamson called the February 14, 2005, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Billington, Lemke, Perez, Ringstad and Stamson, Planning Director Jane K$I1sier, Planning Coordinator Danette Moore and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson. 2. Roll Call: Billington Lemk:e Perez Ringstad Stamson Present Present Present Present Present 3. Approval of Minutes: The Minutes from the January 24, 2005, Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented. 4. Consent: None 5. Public Hearings: Commissioner Stamson read the Public Hearing Statement and opened the meeting. A. Discuss 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Policies Chapter 3 Land Use Element Chapter 4 Housing Planning Director Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated February 14, 2005, on file in the office of the City PlalWing Department. In 2003, the City of Prior Lake entered into an orderly annexation agreement with Spring Lake Township. This agreement calls for the annexation of 3,000 acres of land by the 2024. The future expansion of the City limits prompted the need for an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan, not just to identifY the future land use ofthis area, but also to identify the infrastructure needs, including utilities, roads and parks. Because this is such a major amendment, the City has taken the opportunity to look at the entire Comprehensive Plan, and update it to 2030. Ll05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSIONlOS MINUTESIMN021405.doc 1 Planning Commission Meeting February 14, 2005 " The preparation of the Comprehensive Plan began in early 2004. The City hired several consultants to prepare the technical reports necessary to complete the plan, including the transportation, stormwater, sanitary sewer, water, and park elements. The City staff also conducted a series of public information meetings with the areas which could be most affected by the changes in the plan. These areas included the area north of CSAH 42, the downtown area and the Orderly Annexation Area. The comments from these meetings were compiled, discussed with the City Council and the Planning Commission, and in many cases, incorporated into the plan. The Planning Commission and the City Council also conducted several workshops to discuss the various elements of the plan. Chapter 1, Introduction This chapter lists the purpose of the plan and its basic elements. This chapter also includes more community background, such as description of the existing City and its physical characteristics. The chapter also provides a description of the demographic characteristics and trends, including population, employment, households and development trends. This chapter may serve as an executive summary ofthe plan. Chapter 2, Mission Statement, Goals, Obiectives and Policies Chapter 2 focuses specifically on the Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Policies intended to guide the City into the future. The mission and vision statements have been updated to reflect the mission and vision statements adopted as part of the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan. The goals, objectives and policies from the 2020 Vision have also been incorporated into this chapter. In addition, goals have been updated, objectives and policies, based on the development patterns and trends, changes to technology, and other factors that have occurred over the last few years. Chapter 3, Land Use Element This chapter includes many substantive changes. The future land use categories have been updated to include a medium density residential category, and to revise the densities permitted in each category. The Orderly Annexation Area has been incorporated into the plan, both on the Land Use Map and in the development staging. Finally, the population projections have been updated, along with the estimated land demand. Each of these changes is described more specifically in the draft. Future Land Use Categories: The land use categories are divided into Residential, Commercial and Industrial land uses. Each of these sections is then divided into specific land use categories, such as Low Density Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, and Plauned Industrial. Each land use description includes development location criteria, minimum requirements for development and corresponding zoning. The Residential categories also include density ranges. L:\OS FILESIOS PLAN COMMISSIONlOS MINUTESIMN02140S.doc 2 Planning Commission Meeting February 14, 2005. Also included as land use categories are Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Lakes, Right- Of-Way, and SMSC Trust Land. These categories are more ofan acknowledgement of existing conditions. The major change to this portion of the plan is the separation of what is now the Low to Medium Density Residential designation into a Low Density Residential designation and a Medium Density Residential designation. This allows for a more specific set of criteria for each category. Density is also another major change to the plan. The lower density range has been raised a bit, to 4 units per acre. The high density range, however, has been lowered significantly, from 30 units per acre to 20 units per acre. Land Use Plan Map: Each ofthe land use categories is shown on the future land use plan map. The 2030 Land Use Plan Map has changed significantly from the 2020 Land Use Plan Map. First of all, the Orderly Annexation Area has been included within this map. Although much ofthis area is still not within the City limits, it makes sense to identify future land uses within this area, to allow planning for public facilities and to allow property owners to plan for the future. The Land Use Plan Map has also been adjusted to reflect the results of the 2004 McComb study. This means a significant decrease in the amount of land designated for High Density Residential uses (from 6.4% to 2.3% of the total) and an increase in the amount of commercial and industrial land (from 8.2% to 9.1 % of the total). Staging of Development: The Metlropolitan Council's Regional Development Framework classifies Prior Lake as a developing 'community, which are defmed as "the cities where the most substantial amount of new growth - about 60 percent of new households and 40 percent of new jobs- will occur." The MUSA reserve was developed by determining the approximate acreage needed for residential development which meets the negotiated Livable Communities standards for the City to the year 2030. The acreages were determined by applying typical densities to the number of units of each type projected to be completed during each 5 year period between the present and 2030. Demographics: The new plan also estimates population, households and employment to 2030. All the figures from 2000 to 2030 have been adjusted, based on the current growth patterns. The 2030 population projection is 42,400. Billington asked for the time frame on the newly (2004) annexation properties. Kansier responded the City annexed close to 400 acres last year. Maple Glenn and Heritage Landing Developments are immediately being developed. Other annexed properties must wait for sewer and water extensions for development. Chaoter 4. Housinl! The information in this chapter was included in Chapter 3 of the 2020 plan. Essentially, this chapter describes the current conditions for housing within the City, and provides some estimates for future demands. Generally speaking, the City's housing supply is LlOS FILES\OS PLAN COMMISSION\OS MINUTESlMN02140S.doc 3 Planning Commission Meeting February 14, 2005 ,. adequate. The new luxury and move-up housing adds an important element to the City's supply and gives it diversity, not typically experienced in the past except for the houses and properties on the lake. The lake itself probably adds 10 to 20 percent of the market value to the houses which abut the lake and for those with access rights through a nearby marina. The percentage of lower cost or affordable housing is likely to drop because: 1) many of these units are being remodeled, expanded or demolished and 2) the volume and cost of new construction. Within the next 10 to 15 years, virtually all the cottages or summer homes are likely to be eliminated. However, the actual number of affordable units could increase iflow cost housing is included in some new subdivisions. One apparent gap in the housing supply appears to be the inadequate supply of newer apartment units. A freestanding growth community or a mature suburban community could be expected to have from 25 to 30 percent of its housing stock in apartments or multiple family developments. Only 12.19 percent of Prior Lake's housing supply is classified as multiple family or apartment, in spite of the addition of more than 500 units in 2001 and 2002. This percentage is likely to continue to decrease based on the market demand for single family housing. The vacancy rate could be an indicator that there is an adequate amount of multiple family and rental units in the community. The new units in built in Prior Lake primarily occupied by the senior citizen population. Some ofthe multifamily developments also provide special services such as memory care and assisted living. Development of multi-family areas has been given careful consideration within this Plan. The acreage for such uses has been reduced, primarily to meet the demands of the market. Billington questioned the City's "Orderly Annexation Agreement". Kansier explained the Agreement between Spring Lake Township and Prior Lake. The Agreement does not preclude anyone in the Township from applying for annexation. Kansier explained other annexation options and procedures. Stamson questioned annexation with any areas of Credit River. Kansier responded the City had a few preliminary conversations with Credit River properties. Prior Lake will need to discuss options with the City of Savage for sewer and water extensions. Billington asked ifthe staff has been pleased with the cooperation ofthe surrounding municipalities and School District. Kansier stated the City has been very happy with the working relationships with the surrounding communities and services (Watershed District). The hearing was open for public comment at 7:30 p.m. LIOS FILESIOS PLAN COMMISSIONlOS MINUTESIMN02140S.doc 4 Planning Commission Meeting February 14,2005" Comments from the Public: Jerome Miller, 15563 Calmut Avenue, mentioned he is concerned with the Titus Addition. Kansier explained the sewer/water extension and services. Miller said he is not planning on developing the land at this time; he's trying to protect it. Miller went on to explain the existing platted area (Titus Addition) and potential problems. Susan Shroyer, 4662 Dakota Street SE, questioned if the "Parks" discussion would be at the next meeting. Kansier said she could speak at this time and/or the next meeting. Shroyer stated her concern was with the land surrounding the park designations. She lives by Lakefront Park and felt the surrounding high-rise buildings take away from the nature of the park or the green space. Shroyer said the City is loosing ground with the green space reserve and asked ifthere was anything in writing. Billington questioned if there were statutory requirements for land surrounding parks. Kansier said there were none however Prior Lake has restrictions. Shroyer went on to ask ifthe City is watching out for the surrounding areas adjacent to the green space. What park does not have high density surrounding it? As a community, the City should pick areas to preserve. She also questioned if the Commissioners have any say over these projects. Stamson responded they did. Shroyer explained there would not be any green space left that is not surrounded by tall buildings. Comments from the Commissioners: Lemke: . Staff did a wonderful job putting this draft together. . The City should consider putting an on-line survey together similar to Scott County's. Ringstad: . Kudos to the staff. This is what the Commission has been talking about. Stamson: . Agreed with Commissioners with the draft outline. Kansier outlined the scheduled public hearings and Chapters (including Parks and Transportation). The draft Comprehensive Plan is on the City's web site. Copies are also available at City Hall and the Library. 6. Old Business: None 7. New Business: None LIOS FILES\05 PLAN COMMtSSlON\05 MlNUTESIMN021405.doc 5 Planning Commission Meeting February 14,2005" 8. Announcements and Correspondence: 9. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Connie Carlson Recording Secretary L:\OS FILES\OS PLAN COMMISSJONl05 MINUTESIMN021405.doc None 6 PUBLIC HEARING COndU~Y the Planning Commission run ~( fX(1) The Planning Commission welcomes your commeuts in this matter. In fairness to all who choose to speak, we ask that, after speaking once you allow everyone to speak before you address the Commission again and limit your comments to new information. Please be aware this is the principal opportunity to provide input on this matter. Once the public hearing is closed, further testimony or comment will not be possible except under rare occasions. The City Council will not hear additional testimony when it considers this matter. Thank you. ATTENDANCE - PLEASE PRINT NAME L:\DEPTWORKIBLANKFRMIPHSIGNUP.doc