HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/2002REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002
Fire Station - City Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
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Call Meeting to Order:
Roll Call:
Approval of Minutes:
Consent Agenda: None
Public Hearings:
Case File #02-070 - Consider an Amendment to Section 1102.1403(6)
(Gymnastic Schools in the C-5 Zoning District) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Case Files #02-024 and #02-025 - Consider a Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plat to be known as Timber Crest Park. The proposal includes 28.19
acres to be subdivided into 162 townhouse units, located in the southeast quadrant
of the intersection of County Road 21 and Highway 13, on the north side of
Franklin Trail and BluffHeights Trail.
Old Business:
New Business:
Announcements and Correspondence:
Adjournment:
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002
1. Call to Order:
Chairman Stamson called the June 10, 2002, Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Atwood, Lemke, Ringstad and Stamson,
Plann'mg Coordinator Jane Kansier, City Engineer Sue McDermott and Recording
Secretary Connie Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Atwood Present
Criego Absent
Lemke Present
Ringstad Present
Stamson Present
3. Approval of Minutes:
Correction on Page 3, last sentence in the 8th paragraph - change Stamson to Stanton. The
Minutes from the May 28, 2002, Planning Commission meeting were approved as
amended.
4. Consent: None
5. Public Hearings: None
6. Old Business:
A. Case #02-026: (Continued) Bluff Heights Apartments is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit to develop a 49-unit apartment building on 3.62 acres of
vacant land located on the north side of Franklin Trail, east of Highway 13 and west
of Bluff Heights Trail.
Planning Coord'mator Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated June 10, 2002,
on file in the office of the City Planning Department.
The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing on May 13, 2002.
The Commission concluded there were too many unresolved issues at that time, and
continued the hearing to this date.
BluffHeights Apartments, Limited Partnership, represented by Gregory McClenahan, has
filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a multifamily dwelling
on the property located on the north side of Franklin Trail, east of TH 13 and west of
Bluff Heights Trail. The property is zoned R-4 (High Density Residential) and is guided
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as R-HD (Urban High Density) on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. Multi-family
dwellings require a CLIP within the R-4 Zoning District.
Based on the information submitted so far, staff would recommend approval of the site
plan with the following conditions:
1. Any changes required as a result of the review of the revised storm water runoff
calculations must be incorporated into the site plan.
2. The applicant must provide building elevations specifically identifying the proposed
architectural materials. The applicant must also provide building elevations for the
detached garage. The exterior materials for the garage must be compatible to the
principal structure.
3. The landscaping plan must be revised to include 2 additional trees.
4. The applicant must provide an irrigation plan with the building permit.
5. The lighting plan must be revised to ensure that light at the center of the parking lot
along Franklin Trail does not exceed 1.0 footcandle at the right-of-way line.
6. The must provide plans for the trash enclosures. The trash enclosures must be
constructed of materials compatible with the materials used for the principal structure.
7. The applicant must provide the necessary documents granting the City drainage and
utility easements prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. All issues identified in the memorandum from the Engineering Department and the
Building Department must be reviewed and any required changes made to the site
plan prior to issuance of a building permit.
There were originally 9 items. Item #8 regarding the wetland permits had been
addressed.
Comments from the public:
Applicant, Greg McClenahan, felt all the issues had been addressed. McClenahan briefly
explained the walking trail and preserving two trees; the elevations; slight interior layout
changes; and the lighting by the road will be changed to meet the codes.
There were no other comments from the public.
Comments from the Commissioners:
Ringstad:
· The building is zoned appropriatelyandthe concems from the prior meeting have
been addressed.
· Approve.
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Atwood:
· Agreed with staff's recommendation.
Lemke:
· Agreed, the plan meets all the requirements for the Conditional Use.
Stflmson:
· All concerns and issues have been addressed. Move forward.
MOTION BY ATWOOD, SECOND BY RINGSTAD, RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE LISTED
CONDITIONS IN THE PLANNING REPORT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM
NUMBER 8.
Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
This item will go before the City Council on June 15, 2002.
7. New Business:
A. Discuss an Ordinance Amendment for water-oriented accessory structures.
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated June 10, 2002,
on file in the office of the City Planning Department.
The City staff is bringing this to the attention of the Planning Commission at the request
of the City Council. The current ordinance allows one water-oriented accessory structure
on riparian lots that have a grade slope of at least 20 percent. The question before the
Planning Commission at this time is whether or not the Ordinance should be amended to
expand the definition of a water-oriented accessory structure and to allow these structures
on all riparian lots, regardless of slope.
Staff has discussed this issue with the DNR, and has concluded this type of use is
reasonable, as long as all other state regulations, shoreland and flood plain ordinances are
in compliance.
Comments from the Commissioners:
Lemke:
· Questioned if a permanent foundation was part of the State Rules. Kansier said it
Was.
Stflmson:
· Discussed structure setbacks - on flat lots it is not too much to ask for 25 feet. Not
everyone needs to have a structure 10 feet from the lake. It will not be attractive
with buildings cluttering the shoreline.
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Atwood:
· Agreed. The States' conditions are broad and not applicable to Prior Lake.
· Would not support just anyone adding structures.
· Ten feet is too close. Only allow with a 20% slope.
· Leave ordinance as is.
Ringstad:
· Agreed with Commissioners comments.
· The Commissioners have been very protective of"lake creep" and additional
structures.
· Would not do anything different than what is stated in the ordinance. Maybe with
more information and input, there could be some type of modification.
· It is not for every lot.
Atwood:
· Felt the enforcement issue was troubling. What is the percentage of problems?
Kansier did not know specific percentages but explained the concerns.
Stamson:
· The DNR set a minimum standard. It is not unusual that the City is more restrictive.
Kansier explained the enforcement complaint process. The public hearing will bring
more information out.
Lemke:
· Felt it would be appropriate to have the Lake Advisory committee's input.
· The vast majority of lakeshore residents are responsible who would build structures to
harm the lake or their property or become unsightly.
· I do not feel people should build garages on the lakeshore but something in between
what the City currently has and State standards are appropriate.
Stamson:
· It makes sense to allow some storage. Concerned it would be relaxed to the point that
it is a 10 foot setback.
· Do not want to relax it too much. The State uses 50 feet as a setback; the City is
more restrictive with 75 feet.
· Explained having a gazebo or storage shed less than 120 square feet at the 50 foot
point is reasonable.
· Atwood felt 10 feet was too close and the Lake Advisory could add information.
· Start with a 50 foot setback and have a public hearing.
McDermott said the Lake Advisory has a meeting next week and she will put on their
agenda for discussion.
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Lemke:
· Figure out site areas that can be flexible but maintain lake aesthetics.
Open Discussion:
· Start with a 50 foot setback.
· No icefishing houses. Fish cleaning houses would be okay.
· Storage sheds, pump sheds, detached decks, gazebos and screen houses less than 120
square feet would be okay.
· Be careful and specific.
Kansi~r said staffwill schedule it for a public hearing.
8. Announcements and Correspondence:
A bus and boat tour of Prior Lake is scheduled for July 29, for the City Council, Advisory
Boards and staff. Information will be sent out.
9. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Jane Kansier
Planning Coordinator
Connie Carlson
Recording Secretary
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PLANNING REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
SITE:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
4A
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE PERMITTED SIZE
OF GYMNASTICS SCHOOLS IN THE C-$ (BUSINESS
PARK DISTRICT) AND EXPANDING HOURS OF
OPERATIONS
N/A
DONALD RYE,
DIRECTOR
X YES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NO-N/A
INTRODUCTION: In June of 1998, the City Council adopted an amendment to the
zoning ordinance that permitted gymnas'tics schools in the C-5( Business Park District) as
conditional uses. Three conditions were included as conditions ;of approval. These
conditions are:
1. The use occupies no more than 4;000 square feet in the principal structure.
2. Hours of operation are limited to 5:00PM to 11:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays,
and 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
3. A minimum of one parking space per 300 square feet of floor area is provided.
Subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance amendment, a conditional use permit was
approved for Gleason's Gymnastics School in a building on Fish Point Road in the
Business Office Park. Recently, Mr. Gleason contacted the City because his lease is up
and he is looking for new space. He also indicated he needed more room and expanded
hours of operation. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to consider an
amendment that would increase the maximum size of a gymnasti.cs school in the C-5
District and expand the hours of operation.
DISCUSSION: When the original ordinance was adopted, there was considerable
discussion about the appropriateness of the use in the C-5 district. The staff concluded at
that time the use was not appropriate for the zoning dislxict but the Planning Commission
felt it was. The conditions that were attached were felt to be appropriate for the use.
When the school was originally opened, there were complaints from other tenants about
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parking and noise. These issues were addressed by gigning parking for the school and
adding sound barriers to the space occupied by the school. The school has lost its lease at
the present location and has been looking at occupying 10,000 square feet in another
build'rog in the Business Park. However, due to the size limitations and hours of operation
as well as problems with the TIF district on the proposed property, they have been unable
to move in.
The issues to be decided are whether the Commission feels it is justified to increase the
allowable area of a gynmastics school to 10,000 square feet and to remove or greatly
reduce the restrictions on hours of operation. As noted above, one of the problems
associated with the present operation was parking, particularly when classes changed and
parents were picking up and delivering children to their classes. One of the conditions is
to provide one parking stall for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to the school.
The restriction on hours of operation was designed to minimize the conflicts between the
school and other land uses in the Business Park. Expanding the size of the school could
lead to greater conflicts, depending on the size, location and site circumstances of the
building the school is located in. These issues could be addressed as part of the
conditional use, however, and additional conditions could be added that address the
problems peculiar to each property.
If the Commission recommends favorably on the ordinance amendment, the amended
language would reads as follows:
Conditional uses in the C-$, Business Office Park district
(6) Gymnastics schools. Conditions:
a. The use occupies no more than 10,000 square feet in the principal structure.
b. A minimum of one parking space per 300 square feet of floor area is provided.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend approval of the proposed amendment.
2. Recommend approval of the amendment with specifies modifications
3. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment
RECOMMENDATION: As the Planning Commission deems appropriate
ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second:
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PLANNING REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
DATE:
5B
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY
PLAN AND A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN
AS TIMBER CREST PARK
JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR
X YES NO-N/A
JUNE 24, 2002
INTRODUCTION:
Ray Brandt has applied for approval of a development to be known as Timber Crest Park
on the property located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of CSAH'21 and TH
13, on the north side of Franklin Trail and BluffHeights Trail. The property owner, Prior
Lake Apartments, has also signed the application.
The application includes the following requests:
· Approve a Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan;
· Approve a Preliminary Plat.
This property is zoned R-4 (High Density Residential). The proposal calls for a
townhouse development consisting of a to[al of 148 dwelling units on 28.19 acres. The
development also includes parkland and private open space.
On May 21, 2002, the applicant submitted a complete application that called for a
development consisting of 170 units. Since the application was complete, the staff
scheduled a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Notice of this hearing was
published in the Prior Lake American and sent to owners of property within 500' of the
site.
This original proposal involved filling a large portion of the wetland on the site. The
Wetland Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) subsequently advised the developer that the
proposal was inconsistent with the Wetland Conservation Act, and could not be
approved.
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As a result of the TEP decision, the developer submitted new plans on June 11, 2002.
Because of the timing of this submittal, the staff has not had the opportunity to review
these new plans. In addition, the developer must submit a revised wetland mitigation
plan and revised storm water drainage calculations. However, since the public hearing
had already been published and notices sent, the staff has no choice but to place this item
on the agenda.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff would recommend that this item be continued until the Planning Commission
meeting on July 8, 2002. This should allow time to adequately review this request. In
the meantime, the developer must submit the necessary information. The Planning
Commission may take testimony on this application, but the hearing should remain open
until the next meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED:
A motion and second continuing this public hearing to July 8, 2002 is required.
EXHIBITS:
1. Reduced Copy of PUD and Preliminary Plat Plans
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