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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A - Wilderness Ponds RezoningSTAFF AGENDA REPORT AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION' ISSUES: 8A DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 95-__ AND ORDINANCE 95-~ APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING FOR WILDERNESS PONDS. MARCH 20, 1995 The purpose of this meeting is to consider approval of the preliminary plat and rezoning for Wilderness Ponds. See attached DRC Report dated February 27, 1995 for a detailed analysis of the preliminary plat and rezoning applications. The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on February 27, 1995 and recommended approval of the preliminary plat and rezoning as per attached Resolution 95-05PC and Planning Commission meeting minutes. Approximately 17 people were in attendance at the public hearing. Issues raised by the audience and Planning Commission related to access; concern that the wooded areas adjacent to Blind Lake and Wetland #5 be retained as buffer and screening; the Blind Lake Road section be a smooth transition between existing and proposed pavement surfaces; questions related to proposed park and trail locations as well as concern about noise from C.R. 21 after grading is completed. There are two issues related to the preliminary plat that are due to the location of the site in relation to Section 12, Spring Lake Township. Section 12 is part of the Orderly Annexation Area according to the 1972 agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township. Specifically, the two issues relate to the amount of sewer, water, storm sewer oversizing and road access that should be planned for within the Wilderness Ponds preliminary plat. The attached Resolution 95-~ contains provisions 6 and 8 which address the aforementioned issues. The recommendation is that the preliminary plat be approved subject to resolution of the oversizing and access issues. ALTERNATIVES: 1. . . Adopt Resolution 95-__ and Ordinance 95-__ attached, approving' the preliminary plat and rezoning for Wilderness Ponds. Continue or table discussion of this item for specific purposes identified by the City Council. Find that the preliminary plat and rezoning applications are not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and deny the petitions based upon facts and findings as per City Council direction. -1- 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: Alternative #1 as submitted or with changes directed by the City Council. A motion to adopt attached Resolution 95-__ as written or with changes directed by the City Council. A separate motion to adopt attached Ordinance 95-__ approving the Rezoning of about 8 acres of C-1, Conservation zoned land to R-l, Suburban Residential. Reviewed By: Bonnie Carlson, Assistant City Manager "SU01CC' -2- · I~ZOi OD# CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 95- 0_~ AN O'RDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5-2-1 AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83-6 SECTION 2.1. The Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 5-2-1 and Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance No. 83-6 Section 2.1, is hereby amended to change the zoning classifications of the following legally described property from C-l, Conservation to R-l, Suburban Residential. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The easterly 600' feet of Outlot A, Waterfront Passage Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota, which lies southerly of the southerly line of Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passage Addition and its southwesterly extension. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 20th day of March, 1995. ATTEST: City Manager: - - Mayor: To be published in the Prior Lake American on the day of ,1995. Drafted By: Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A. 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 "SUOI RI" RESOLUTION 95- RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "WILDERNESS PONDS." MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted public hearings on the 27th day of February, 1995, to act on an application submitted by Wildemess Ponds Development to approve the preliminary plat, rezoning and variances requested for "Wilderness Ponds"; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearings on said motions have been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard testimony from the applicant, the public, City staff and other interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the preliminary plat of "W'fldemess Ponds" is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved cul-de-sac length variances described in items 1 and 2 below; and WHEREAS, The City Council held a hearing on March 20, 1995 to act on an application submitted by Wilderness Ponds to approve the preliminary plat. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that it hereby approves the preliminary plat of "Wilderness Ponds" subject to the following conditions and Exhibits attached hereto: The grant of a 540' cul-de-sac length variance from the 500' maximum requirement for proposed "Windsor Lane." . The grant of a 550' cul-de-sac length variance from the 500' maximum requirement for proposed "Wilderness Trail." . The rezoning of approximately 8 acres of land located in the southeast part. of' the plat, from C-I, Conservation to R-1, Suburban Residential. , Dedication and improvement of park land as per Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Mangan, (Exhibit A, memo dated 2-22-95). . The comments outlined in the attached memorandums from Engineering Staff, (Exhibits B and C), be addressed by the Developer. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ~ mu~. O~ORTm~ Em'LOVER . . o . 10. 11. 12. Developer be responsible to complete the connection to Blind Lake Trail, located west of the plat boundary. Developer provide any oversizing of sanitary sewer, water, depth of sanitary sewer or other requirements to serve a potential annexation area located south of the plat. Costs associated with oversizing to be reimbursed to the developer as per City policy. A specific plan should be provided that indicates areas of land disturbing activity along with a restoration plan. The plan should indicate the location and species of significant trees on site, defined as hardwood species, 12" or larger in caliper, and mitigative measures proposed to protect the significant trees. The developer resolve the C.R. 21, 25' road right-of-way dedication issue with Scott County, acceptable to the City Engineer. Proposed covenants establishing the responsibility for the maintenance of the signs over the entire project, be submitted prior to final plat, subject to review and acceptance of the City Attorney. That all necessary permits and approvals from other local, state and federal government agencies be obtained by the Developer which are required due to the development. The ordinary-high-watermark for Blind Lake be determined and/or accepted by the DNR. Passed and adopted this 20th day of March, 1995. Yes No Andren Andren Greenfield . Greenfield Kedrowski Kedrowski Schenck Schenck Scott Scott { Seal } Frank Boyles City Manager '$UOIRI" EXHIBIT A TO: FROM: RE: DATE: MEMORANDUM ~~~ DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT PLANNER // BILL MANGAN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENT FOR WILDERNESS PONDS FEBRUARY 21, 1995 Deb, I have reviewed the revised preliminary plat for Wilderness Ponds and I have determined the following findings: 1. The sidewalk is acceptable as shown on the plat along Blind Lake Trail; 2. There is a need for a minimum of 25 feet along Blind Lake between the wetland and the back of property lines. This can be accomplished via trail easements along Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 2, as it appears that there is not enough width to construct a trail; 3. The access to Outlot A from Wellington Court will be sufficient to get to the parkland. However, there needs to be access provided to the south next to Lot 1, Block 5 in order to have public access to that area as well; 4. The minimum of 150 feet of street exposure to Blind Lake has not been met. An additional 20 feet needs to be acquired between Lot 13, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 4; 5. Trails will be installed by the developer and reimbursed by the Capital Park Fund at designated locations in Outlot B and Outlot D; 6. A Neighborhood Park will exist on Outlot C. The developer has agreed to grade the Outlot acceptable to the Parks Department as well as provide up to $5,000 for the purchase of play equipment for the site which will be installed by the Parks Department. The ball field and the shelter will be constructed ty the Parks Department. If you need any further clarification, please let me know. Thank you. MEMO2 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAl_ OPPO~ ~PLOYI~ MEMORANDUM EXHIBIT B Memo To: From: Re: Date: Deb Garross, DRC Coordinator Engineering Sta'~t WILDERNESS PONDS PRE-PLAT REVIEW February 15, 1995 This is a list of items that have been found delinquent per the preliminary plat review. Comments per Lani Leichty, Water Resources Coordinator. . The storm sewer profile from CB-3 to MH-1 should also show the profile connecting to existing structure. The storm profile from Wetland #2 to CB-5 and other culvert profiles should be shown. 2. Drainage Items: Per Ord. 6-4-3:(N)2. (A) The emergency overflow route must be shown on the rear yard catch basin location in Block 3. Adjacent house pads should be 2' above the emergency overflow elevation. Please consider removing this CB altogether. (B) The pad on Block 4, Lot. 1 needs to be set 3' higher than the 100-yr HWL of Blind Lake. (c) An 11" x 17" map showing existing drainage boundaries showing the numbering scheme for the existing conditions should be submitted. (D) It appears that Wetland #2 has not been routed through Sediment Basin #3 from the proposed routing schematic and calculations. The current HWL in Sediment Pond #3 is higher than the HWL of Wetland #2. This needs to be looked at in further detail. Comments per Ken Sherman: 1. The developer will be responsible for completing the connection between Cottonwood Trail outside of the plat. Revise all sheets to show this. 2. Show the access routes to sediment ponds 1 and 2. Maximum grade for the routes is 10% with a 2% cross slope. . Lots 20-25, Block 5, would require drainage easements across the rear lots with the current proposed contours, per subdivision ordinance. 4. Show access route to sediment pond #3. . Realign MH 15A so that the pipe between CB 15B and MH 15A is centered on the easement. krnem4 The city will look at the service area to the South to see if extra depth and oversizing is needed on the Wilderness Trail sanitary sewer. EXHIBIT C INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR PAUL BOETTCHER, ACTING ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER WILDERNESS PONDS (REVISED PLANS) FEBRUARY 21, 1995 Engineering has reviewed the preliminary plat plans received February 15, 1995, which have a revised date of February 10, 1995, for city comments. Most of the items in the engineering staff review memo dated February 15, 1995 have been addressed. Outstanding issues remaining are: , Submission o.f an 11"x17" map showing existing drainage boundaries and numbering scheme of the existing conditions. . Revisions are needed to show that the developer will be responsible for completing the connection to Cottonwood Trail outside the plat. , The city needs to look at the proposed annexation area south of the plat for street and utility extensions along Wilderness Trail and Crimson Court. Any oversizing of sanitary sewer or water and extra depth Of sanitary sewer would need to be coordinated with this plat, and the developer reimbursed per city policy. We have attached a sketch showing, in a general sense, what is of concern immediately to the south plat line. PBMEM4.ENG95 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER .,~ 'SUO1PN' ** PLEASE NOTE: MEETING LOCATION IS AT THE PRIOR LAKE FIRE STATION #1 LOCATED AT 16776 FISH POINT ROAD S.E., PRIOR LAKE. (SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF C.R. 21 AND FISH POINT ROAD.) NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION HE~G FOR WILDERNESS PONDS You are hereby notified that the City Council will hold a hearing at the PRIOR LAKE FIRE STATION#l, located at 16776 FISH POINT ROAD S.E. on Monday, March 20, 1995 at approximately 7:45 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the subdivision of the following legally described property into 93 single family lots to be known as "Wilderness Ponds." LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Outlot A, Waterfront Passage Addition Or more commonly described as: Approximately 75 acres of land located west of Fish Point Road, south of County Road 21 and east of Blind Lake. The preliminary plat indicates that two proposed cul-de-sac streets, "W'mdsor Lane" and "Wildemess Trail" that will exceed the 500' maximum cul-de-sac length requirement of the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance. A variance application has been fried requesting approval of a 540' cul-de-sac length variance for proposed "Wilderness Trail" and 550' cul-de-sac length variance for proposed "Windsor Lane." A copy of the proposed subdivision of "Wilderness Ponds" is available for review at the Prior Lake Planning Department. A copy of the preliminary plat may be obtained at a cost of .50 cents per page, by contacting Connie Carlson at 447-4230. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. The City Council will accept oral and or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447-4230. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Date Mailed: March 14, 1995. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ~ Ecrus. oPPo~ruNn'Y mPLOV~ 'RZ~IPN' ** PLEASE NOTE: MEETING LOCATION IS AT THE PRIOR LAKE FIRE STATION #1 LOCATED AT 16776 FISH POINT ROAD S.E. (SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF C.R. 21 AND FISH POINT ROAD.) NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER A REZONING APPLICATION FOR WILDERNESS PONDS You are hereby notified that the City Council will hold a hearing at the PRIOR LAKE FIRE STATION gl located at 16776 FISH POINT ROAD S.E., on Monday, March 20, 1995 at approximately 7:45 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application from Mike Giles to rezone property. Specifically, the request is to change the zoning designation of'the following legally described property from C-1, Conservation to R-1, Suburban Residential. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF C-l, CONSERVATION TO BE REZONED TO R-I, SUBURB AN RESIDENTIAL: The easterly 600' feet of Outlot A, Waterfront Passage Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota, which lies southerly of the southerly line of Lot 1, Block 3, Waterfront Passage Addition and its southwesterly extension. Or more commonly described as the approximately 8 acres of vacant land located southwest of the intersection of Fish Point Road and Cottonwood Lane. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should'attend this hearing. The City Council will accept oral and or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447-4230. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Date Mailed: March 14, 1995. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 ! ! / / / / / / / / /, / · · · · I f I I , I I HlnO~ , DR(;: REPORT AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING DATE: 2 CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT, REZONING AND VARIANCE FOR WILDERNESS PONDS DEB GARROSS, DRC COORDINATOR _.X YES __NO FEBRUARY 27, 1995 INTRODUCTION: The Prior Lake Development Review Committee (DRC) received an application for subdivision, rezoning and variance from Mike Giles, Wilderness Ponds Development, 23504 Cedar Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024. The applicant is represented by Greg Hailing of Rehder & Associates, Inc. The request is to subdivide approximately 74.5 acres of Suburban Residential/Shoreland District (R-I/S-D) and Conservation District (C-1) zoned land into 93 lots as proposed on the attached preliminary plat. The subject site is a parcel of record, legally described as Outlot A, Waterfront Passage Addition. SUBJECT SITE ANALYSIS: The subject site is part of a former farmstead commonly known as the "Adelmann" property. The southeast part of the farmstead was platted in 1993 as the Waterfront Passage Business Park. The remaining 93 acres located west of the Business Park, consists of the subject site. A majority~of the site has been used for agricultural purposes. Physical features on site include part of Blind Lake, classified as a "Recreational Development" lake by the DNR; five wetlands, limited wooded areas adjacent to the wetland on the northwest part of the site and north of Blind Lake. The site is generally flat with the exception of steep slope areas adjacent to the wetland on the northwest part of the site and limited areas · adjacent to Blind Lake. The subject site contains 74.5 acres of land and is bounded on the east by Watedront Passage Business Park, to the northeast by the Marie Snell property, (used for agricultural production), to the north and east by single family homes and to the-south, the corporate limits of the City of Prior Lake and Section 12, Spring Lake Township. The adjacent Zoning Districts are as follows: I-1, Business Park to the east, R-l, Suburban Residential to the northeast, north and west, S-D, Shoreland District encompasses a majority of the plat area, and there are two, C-1, Conservation districts, one located in the vicinity of Blind Lake and the other located southwest of the intersection of Cottonwood Lane and Fish Point Road, containing approximately 8 acres. Access to the site is via Fish Point Road which is designated as a collector street. County Road 21 abuts the northeast part of the plat. Access to the adjacent neighborhood of Prior South is proposed by the extension of existing Blind Lake Trail to the east edge of the plat and connection to Fish Point Road. PROPOSAL: The proposal is to subdivide the 74.5 acre pamel into a 93 lot, single family development as per attached preliminary plat. The grading plan indicates a mixture of housing types including split entry, walk out and rambler units. The proposed easterly extension of Blind Lake Trail, will be the major road connecting the Prior South plat to collector street, Fish Point Road. The preliminary plat indicates six cul-de-sac streets and a planned street (Wilderness Trail), to connect the development with a future road to Spring Lake Township. No direct access is proposed to C.R. 21 which is consistent with Scott County spacing guidelines. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNrrY EHPLOYER There are 5 wetlands on site and Blind Lake which is a Recreational Development lake. The proposal is to dedicate the wetland and lake areas with some additional land, to the City for active park, linear trail systems, drainage and utility easement areas. Single family lots have been designed to back up to the wetland, lake, and wooded natural features areas of the site. Three sedimentation ponds and an extensive storm sewer system with control structures are proposed to treat surface water prior to discharge into the waterbodies on site. The site has been tilled for years and as such, contains slightly rolling topography. The existing topography indicates a knoll located on the northwest part of the site which is the highest point in the plat (elevation 990). Steep slopes are located on the eastern side of wetland #5 and north and east of Blind Lake. The topography drops approximately 20 - 25' from the top of the knoll to the 100. year flood elevations of wetland 5 and Blind Lake. The remainder of the site slopes gently toward the southeast to the lowest area of the plat, wetland 1, (elevation 948). In order to develop the property as proposed, the grading plan indicates that the area in the vicinity of Windsor Lane, Wellington Court and Windham Court will be cut removing from 6' to 14' feet from the top of the knoll. Fill is proposed adjacent to wetlands 3, 4, and 5 to accommodate building pads within the eastern part of Block 5. Approximately 3' to 5' of fill is proposed to be introduced to the areas in the vicinity of Wilderness Trail, Lexington Court, Crimson Court and the eastern 2/3's of Cottonwood Lane, to accommodate building pads. ZONING ORDINANCE: The preliminary plat is generally consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of conditions outlined in attached Resolution 95-05PC. Lot sizes range from 12,006 to 52,243 square feet. The minimum lot size for all lots adjacent to Blind Lake are 15,000 square feet with a minimum width of 75' at the O-H-W, (Ordinary High Water),mark of Blind Lake and 90' measured at the 25' front yard setback line. The non lakeshore lots are required to be a minimum of 12,000 square feet with 86' of lot width measured at the 25' front yard setback line. Corner lots are required to be 20% larger in area and width than other lots. The preliminary plat is consistent with required setbacks of the Zoning Ordinance including: 85' setback required from the centerline of Fish Point Road and C.R. 21; 25' front and rear yard setbacks measured from property lines and 10' side yard setbacks measured from property lines. The permitted density within the R-1 Zone is 3.5 units per acre or 260 units for the 74.5 acre site. The proposed density is significantly lower than the permitted density. The preliminary plat indicates a density of 1.2 units per acre or 93 lots with an average lot size of 15,658 square feet. The subject site contains a C-1, Conservation Distdct designation over the southeast part of the site. The C-1 boundaries are approximately 400' measured from the southwest comer of the intersection of Fish Point Road and Blind Lake Trail. The preliminary plat indicates lots within Block 1, which encroach into the C-1 District. The developer has submitted a rezoning application to change the C-1 designation to R-1 fc, the entire 8 acres. It should be noted that the developer does not propose to impact Wetland 1, therefore grading and filling is not proposed beyond the 100 year flood elevation of the wetland. The majority of the subject site is located within the Shoreland Distdct of Blind Lake, (DNR ID 70-53), which is classified as a recreational development public water. Due to the S/D designation, shoreland alterations in terms of vegetation removal, clear cutting, plant restoration, grading and filling are specifically regulated. A specific plan should be provided by the developer, that indicates areas of land disturbing activity along with a restoration plan. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: The preliminary plat is consistent with the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance with the exceptions identified in attached Resolution 95-05PC. Outstanding items are detail related and can be satisfied via negotiation between the developer and staff. The major issues related to the 'plat are that 1) The developer must provide a street connection from the west boundary of the plat to existing Blind Lake Trail; 2) The developer and staff resolve issues concerning the future extension of streets and utilities to Section 12, Spring Lake Township, in the event of future annexation. Streets: Proposed Windsor Land and Wilderness Trail are cul-de-sac streets in excess of 500'. The developer has filed the appropriate variance applications for each cul-de-sac. The proposed length of Windsor Lane is 1,047' and Wilderness Trail is proposed to be 1,057' in length. Scott County will not permit direct access from the plat to C.R. 21, therefore access will be gained from existing Blind Lake Trail and Fish Point Road. The limited access policy of Scott County, existing wetlands and street systems define the location of local streets within the plat boundaries. Gradina: The preliminary plat is proposed to be developed in two phases with the southeast part of the site to be constructed in 1995. The grading plan indicates that fill is needed for the first phase therefore, the entire plat area will be rough graded taking soil from the knoll area of the second phase to fill Iow areas in the first phase. The grading plan indicates the location of steep slope areas that will be impacted by grading. The developer has stated that 950 lineal feet of steep slope areas, from 10' to 70' in width, will be graded. The impact area occurs within Lots 5 - 12, Block 5 and Lots 4 - 6, Block 4 which are proposed to be graded to a 2% slope. The grading in the steep slope areas effects approximately .7 acres of land. About 2.4 wooded acres will be lost due to construction within the aforementioned blocks. Park Dedication: The applicant proposes to dedicate approximately 7 acres of upland acres, 1.2 acres of steep slopes and 20 acres of wetland to the City of Prior Lake for active recreation, linear park and trails as well as public open space. The developer has also agreed to grade Outiot C for a ball field, tot lot and parking lot as per Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Mangan. A sidewalk is proposed on the south side of Blind Lake Trail. A series of trail systems are proposed adjacent to Wetlands 3 and 4 to connect the C.R. 21 regional trail to the active park in Outlot C as well as local trail adjacent to Blind Lake. A natural open space park is proposed for Outlot A which will be accessed by the neighborhood from Wellington Court. Assessment Review: An assessment review is included in this report for information purposes only. All fees and charges associated with the subject site will be collected as part of the developer's agreement for the final plat. The approximate fees and charges have been prepared based upon information submitted for the preliminary plat. The approximate fees and charges are outlined as follows: Trunk Sewer and Water Charge, 152,075.00; Lateral Sewer and Water Charge (water, $68,560.00), (sewer, $6,000.00); Storm Water Management Fee, $282,040.00; Collector Street Fee, $57,810.00. The fees represent an approximate cost of $3,650.00 per lot for the 93 proposed lots within the preliminary plat of Wildemess Ponds. This information represents an estimate only and is subject to adjustment at the time of final plat and execution of the developer's agreement. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The preliminary plat and rezoning are consistent with the Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan. See attached Exhibit A for reference to applicable policies. ALTERNATIVES: . Adopt Resolution 95-05PC recommending approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning and cul-de-sac length variances as submitted or with modifications recommended by the Planning Commission. Continue or table discussion for specific purposes stated by the Planning Commission. Find that the preliminary plat is not consistent with the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and recommend denial of the application based on facts and findings. RECOMMENDATION:Alternative #1. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to approve Resolution 95-05PC attached as submitted or with changes directed by the Planning Commission. A separate motion to close the rezoning public hearing is required. A separate motion to close the preliminary plat public headng is required. EXHIBIT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: NATURAL FEATURES Policy 1: Specifies that water recharge areas shall be analyzed for purposes of preservation as potential wild life habitat as well as to continue providing water purification and recharge areas for the lake of Prior Lake. Marsh areas may be altered but only as a last resort to implement a development plan after all other design options have been explored. The preliminary plat identifies five wetlands which were delineated as part of the City subdivision of Waterfront Passage addition in 1993. The preliminary plat has been designed to avoid wetland impacts and the proposal is to protect the wetlands by granting utility and drainage easements. A series of four parks are proposed which incorporate public lands around the wetlands and Blind Lake for public purposes. Policy 5: Specifies that whenever possible, slopes of 20% or greater should not be disturbed and should be retained as pdvate or public open space. The preliminary plat identifies five areas where slopes are 20% or greater. See Preliminary Plat for reference to steep slope locations. The developer indicates that the steep slope areas will be retained as private open space, incorporated into single family lots. The grading plan indicates indicates .7 acres of steep slopes within the 94.5 acre plat are proposed to be graded. The proposed grading will be conducted in the areas of building pads and will not cause a significant encroachment into the steep slope areas of the site. Policy 6: Specifies that natural features shall be utilized to the extent possible as pedestrian links between large recreation facilities to introduce elements of diversity in residential living and eliminate monotony. The preliminary plat identifies a series of parks, trails and sidewalk adjacent to several wetlands and Blind Lake which is consistent with the policy. The Comprehensive Plan identifies that the eleven lakes, wetlands and waterbodies are the principle natural resource of the community. The City of Prior Lake is unique due to the existence of the water bodies which are an integral component of the history, identification and growth of Prior Lake. The water resources provide opportunities for people to collectively enjoy a sense of place and to become part of a greater "Lake Community." The preliminary plat utilizes natural features within the site for public and semi-public use. Public exposure is provided via land dedication, frontage on Blind Lake and the provision of trails and sidewalks that will ultimately connect the development to the C.R. 21 regional trail and The Ponds' Athletic Complex. LAND USE GOALS: Policy 1~; Major capital investments shall be reviewed closely each year to eliminate the possibility that utilities will be extended in advance of actual need. Policy 13; The City is committed to a policy of staged growth and will manage the extension of utilities in areas which already include public services. The subject site is an infill property located between the Waterfront Passage Business Park and developed neighborhoods of Prior South and Borgerding Additions. The preliminary plat is consistent with the Land Use Plan for the area where a mixture of Iow density residential and natural open space is planned. TRANSPORTATION GOALS: Fish Point Road should be identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a Collector Street. It is currently not designated in the Thoroughfare Plan nor Thoroughfare Plan Map. PUBLIC UTILITY GOALS: Policy 1: Development will be encouraged in areas where trunk and lateral lines already exist. Policy 2: In an effort to minimize unused capacity of existing utility systems, new development shall be encouraged to occur in "skipped over" land areas. - The development of the subject site is consistent with the public utility goals due to the fact that the area is considered infill and development will provide for efficient utilization of public infrastructure improvements for the South Neighborhood. SUBDIVISION PROCI~SSING 'I'IMi~LINE WILDERNESS PONDS 01-17-95 02-02-95 02-22-95 02-25-95 03-13-95 05-01-95 05-01-96 07-01-96 Preliminary plat application determined complete to begin DRC formal review. DRC formal review of preliminary plat application due. Public Notice to Pdor Lake American for preliminary plat public hearing. Notice publication date and subdivision sign posting deadline for preliminary plat. Public hearing before the Planning Commission must occur prior to 03-18-95, to meet 60 day deadline. Hearing before City Council must occur prior to 05-20-95 to meet the 120 day deadline from complete application submittal. Final plat must be submitted within 12 months of preliminary plat approval. Final plat must be filed with Scott County within 60 days of final plat approval by the City Council. FAST TRACK OPTION: 02-27-95 Public Hearing Date, publication and posting required by 2-11-95. Agenda report out by 2-22-95. * Developer must submit revised information by 2-9-95 which allows for a 5 day review with 1 day to prepare staff reports for Planning Department. Commissioner Vonhof read a letter from Larry Nickelson stating his objections to the variances. Comn'~ts from the Commissioners included: impression last meeting was building a garage would be more acceptable than a carport; Ma: Bonneau has done a good job in redesigning the structure; would like to see applicant have a garage; 44% impervious surface is more than normal; conamnts from audience; · variances are for the property not the person; and other solutions. MOTION BY KUYKENDA! I.. SECOND BY ROSETH TO APPROVE VARIANCES #3, 5 AND 6, wrrH #4 MODIFIED TO 36% IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Discussion: Council did reconnmnd a garage vs. a carport at the last meetinff, and some Council members feel a garage is necessary. Vote taken signified ayes by Kw/kendall, Roseth and Vonhof; nay by Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II. PUBIJC I-IlZARING - WlLDERNE~ PONDS, CONSIDI~R PRKIIMINARY PLAT: REZONING AND VARI.42qCE: The Public Hearing was called to order, the public was in attendance and a sigu-up distribute& A1 Rehder of Rehder & Associates, presented the proposal of W~demess Ponds development. The project will be developed in two phases. Assistant Planner Deb Garross presented the DRC Report dated February 27, 1995. The Prior Lake Development Review Committee (DRC) received an application for subdivision, rezoning and variance from Mike Giles, W'fldemess Ponds Development, 23504 Cedar Avenue, Farmin~on, MN 55024. The applicant is represented by Gxeg Halling of Rehder & Associates, Inc. The request is to subdivide approximately 74.5 acres of Suburban Residential/Shoreland District (R-I/S-D) and Conservation District (C-I) zoned land into 93 lots. The subject site is a parcel of record, legally described as Outlot A, Waterfront Passage Addition. No direct access is proposed to County Road 21 which is is consistent with Scott County access guidelines. Staff recommends Adoption of Resolution 95-05PC recommending approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning and cul-de-sac length variances as submitted or with modifications recomrmnded by the Planning Commission. Jack Seiler, 16766 Blind Lake Trail, stated his concern for the County Road 21 noise after the ~m'ading. Would like berm protection. Jim Gravel, 16759 Blind Lake Trail, concerns were for saving the bluff and the mature trees; the noise from County Road 21; and two different road standards coming together. Garross responded to above concerns stating there would be a cut of approximately 10 feet of elevation and a proposed tree planting program. Evergreen trees would be planted along County Road 21. The vegetation along W'mdsor Lane will remain the same. There will be no impact to wetlands with the exception of minor mitigation to instan one street Greg Hailing of Rehder & Associates spoke on the lake elevation and said the DNR would be out to survey the ordinary-high-water mark. Jim Gravel asked about sidewalks on existing Blind Lake Trail. Garross said sidewalks would be installed adjacent to Blind Lake Trail. Active, linear and natural open space parks would also be developed and linked to other parks via a trail system. PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 1995 Page 2 Comments from Commissioners: Item #13 of the Resolution regarding the ordinary-Nigh-water mark should be supplied to the City prior to the final plat; sidewalks should meet City standards: retain tree cover, supports preliminary plat MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETI-L TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 9505PC AS AMENDED FOR SIDEWALKS TO MEEt CTJRP, ENT cIrY SIDEWALK STANDARDS. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Kuykendall and Vonhof. MOTION CARRIE. MOTION BY RosErH, SECOND BY ~AII, TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PREI JM1NARY H.,AT. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Kuykendall and Vonhof. MorION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROSEFH, SECOND BY KUYKENDAI IJ TO CLOSE TIlE PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING. Vote taken siomaified ayes by Arnold, roseth, Kuykendan and Vonhof. MOTION CARRIED. A recess was called at 8:33 p.m. ~ 111 - PUBI,IC I-~.&RING - CONSIDER APPLICATION OF LOU APPLE TO AMEND ~ ZONING ORDINANCE TO Al,IOW "ADUIT DAY CARE" FACIL~ IN BUSINEgS ZONING DISTRIC1x& The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:39 p.m. Applicant Lou Apple did not appear. The public hearing was continued to the foot of the agenda. ITEMW - VARIANCE R~'OUEqT- HOWARD AND Db'IRDRE OLSON: Howard Olson, 3809 Island View Circle, stated he wished to construct an addition and decks. Assistant Planner Deb Garross presented the information as per Planning Report'dated February 27, 1995. The Planning Department received an application from Howard and Deirdre Olson to consider the fonowing setback variances in order to consmact a proposed addition and decks outlined on the attached survey. The proposed setbacks are outlined as follows: 56' "Post facto" lakeshore setback instead of the required 75' setback, measured from the 904 ordinary-hig!¥water mark of Prior Lake. 2. 9.6' "Post facto" east side yard setback instead of the required 10' side yard setback. The existing single family home was constructed in 1981 according to the survey attached from James R. Hi~, Inc, dated 2-17-81. The original survey indicates an 81' setback from the 904 contour to the southeast comer of the home. There is no record of a building permit being issued for the existing deck, nor is the deck shown on the 1981 survey submitted for .building penuit. The survey submitted with the variance application was prepared by Valley Staweying Co., P.A. on 5-18-94 indicating a 67' lakeshore setback from the 904 contour to the southeast comer of the horne~ There is a 14' discrepancy in the lakeshore setback, between the two surveys. It appears that the original survey contained en'oneous lakeshore setback infomaafion. The result is that the existing home was built at variance with the 75' lakeshore and 10' side yard setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 1995 Page 3 '$UOl RS' RESOLUTION 95-05PC RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, REZONING AND VARIANCES FOR "WILDERNESS PONDS." THE MOTION BY: AR310LD SECONDED BY: ROSE'rl~ WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted public heatings on the 27th day of February, 1995, to act on an application submitted by Wilderness Ponds Development to approve the preliminary plat, rezoning and variances requested for "Wilderness Ponds"; and notice of the public hearings on said motions have been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard testimony from the applicant, the public, City staff and other interested persons; and the Planning Commission found that the preliminary plat of "Wilderness Ponds" is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that it hereby recommends the City Council approve the preliminary plat, rezoning and variances for "Wilderness Ponds" subject to the following conditions and Exhibits attached hereto: . The grant of a 540' cul-de-sac lengxla variance from the 500' maximum ~quirement for proposed "Windsor Lane." The grant of a 550' cul-de-sac length variance from the 500' maximum requirement for proposed "Wilderness Trail." The rezoning of approximately 8 acres of land located in the southeast part of the plat, from C-l, Conservation to R-I, Suburban Residential.. Dedication and improvement of park land as per Director of Parks and Recreation. Bill Mangan. (Exhibit A, memo dated 2-22-95). The eight detail comments outlined in the attached memorandum from Engineering Staff dated February 15, 1995 be addressed by the Developer as required by the City Engineer, (Exhibit B). Developer submit revised plans acceptable to the City Engineer addressing the items identified on Exhibit C, (memo from Paul Boettcher dated February 21, 1995). 16200 Eag!e Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 4474245 ~e~ EOUAL OPPORTUNrrY EMPLOYE~ . . . 10. 11. 12. 13. Developer be responsible to complete the connection to Blind Lake Trail, located west of the plat boundary. Developer provide any oversizing of sanitary sewer, water, depth of sanitary sewer or other requirements to serve a potential annexation area located south of the plat. Costs associated with oversizing to be reimbursed to the developer as per City policy. A specific plan should be provided that indicates areas of land disturbing activity along with a restoration plan. The plan should indicate the location and species of significant trees on site, defined as hardwood species, 12" or larger in caliper, and mitigative measures proposed to protect the significant trees. The developer resolve the C.R. 21, 25' road right-of-way dedication issue with Scott County, acceptable to the City En~4neer. Proposed covenants establishing the responsibility for the maintenance of the signs over the entire project. be submitted prior to final plat, subject to review and acceptance of the City Attorney. That all necessary permits and approvals from other local, state and federal government agencies be obtained by the Developer which are required due to the development. The ordinary-high-watermark for Blind Lake be determined and/or accepted by the DNR. Passed and adopted this 27th day of February, 1995. Yes Vonhof X Vonhof Arnold x Arnold Kuykendall x Kuykendall Loftus Ahaaam Loftus Roseth x Roseth Donald Rye Director of Planning City of Prior Lake Tom Vonhof Chair, Planning Commission No APPLI(i%TION FOR THE SUBDIVISION CF LAND WITHIN T~E CITY OF PRIOR LAKE HD ~,s - aS ~,- C05-O Phone: Legal Dg. scription of Property: Phone: Phone: ,Phone: Present Zoning: ~ ~estrictions: Property Acreage: ~ - ~ -- If so, please attach. Has the Applicant pre~iously sought to plat, rezone, o~tain a variance or con. d~tional use permit on the subject site or any part of it: No .)k_ Yes What was requested: I have read the P~ Lake Subdivision Ordinance and agree to provide the infonn~.ti?n ~d ~ t~ j~ccg, r~e with the provisions of the ordinance. ~1 icants Sign.atur~ ~ .~ ' ~~- Date THIS SECI~ON TO BE FILLED IN BY THE PLANNIA~ DIOR cme,~tsSIoN ~//~~ D~m ~q '~ ~ CF ~ (DNDITIONS: Signature of the Planning Director Date ciTY prior naK APPLICON FOR VARIANCE VAm Applicant: iiiMi ke Gi 1 es Address: 23545 Cedar Avenue, Farminqi~gn. MN 55024 Property O~ner: Same Address: Same Type of Ownership: Fee Contrac-~ X Consultant/Contractor: Rehder & Associates; Ipc- Home Phone: 469-3805 Work Phone: 891-3466 Home Phone: 867-6068 Work Phone: Purchase Agreement Phone: 452-5051 Existing Use of Property: Legal Description of Variance Site: Variance R~quested: Farmland .Present Zoning: R-1 5-D Outlot A-~ WAT£RFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use pemmit on the subject site or any part of it? Yes X No What was requested: When: Disposition: D~cr~ the t-~ of improvements proposed: Sinql~ Family Housinq Development SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: ~)Completed application forum. (B)Filing fee. (C) Property Survey indicating the proposed develo~m~ in relation to property lines and/or ordinary-high-water mark; proposed building elevations and drainage plan. (D)Certified from abstract finn, names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Ccm~lete legal description & Property Identification Number RID). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (C~A parcel map at 1"-20'-50' showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY COMPL~ APPLICATIONS SH~.T. BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED BY THE PIANNING ~SSION. To the best of my knowledge the infonuation presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordina~ which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree to provide informa~)~h an~ follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. ~~/~/~~/--/ · /~'OW~e~ Signatu~f~ ~ THIS SPACE IS TO BE FTT.~.~n OUT BY THE ~ DIOR I~te ~ OF PRIOR LAKE APPLICATION FOR REZ~ ~kDplica~: Mi ke Gi 1 es ~dress: 23545 Ceda~ Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024 ~cme Phone: 469-3805 ~ork Phone: Pro~e~ O~ner: Same ~hone: Address: Same 891-3466 867-6068 Rehder & A~nr. i at~_ Tnt. 3440 Federal Drive,'Eagan, MN ,.Phone= 452-~051 Location of proposed rezoning: Present ~oning: F arm Property Acreage to be rezoned:. 74.5 Intended use(s) of property: Baasons for Bequest: Proposed Zoning: ~xisting use of Property: Farm Sinqle Family Deed P~.strictio~: No Yes If so, please attach. Bas the Applicant pre~iously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use pemit on the subject site or any part of it: X No Yes What was requested: addition, I have read Sect,~on requir~ents for rezonin~oced_ures- __$UB~I__SSION RED~S: (A)Ccm~lete application fora. ( B) Complete legal description & Property Identification Number (PI/)). (C) Filing fee. (D)Deed restrictions, if necessary. (E)Fif~een copies of a site plan and Certified Survey, drawn to scale showing, existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries, foliage and topography on site and within three hundred (300) feet of the property. (F)Soil tests, if pertinent. '- (G) Certified from abstract fire the names and addresses of property. owners within 300 feet of. the exterior of the property lines of the subject property. ONLY COMPLE~B APPLICATIONS WTr.T. BE REVIEWED BY TttB PLANNII~ O3MMISSION. TO the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In 7.9 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies I agree to provide information and follow the Date Legal description of Existing C-1 Zoning District to be rezoned The easterly 600 feet of Outlot A, WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota, which lies southerly of the southerly line of Lot 1, Block 3, WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION and its southwesterly extention. 82/i 5/',.* ~=.,.,.., 16,: 13 REHDER 8, RSSOC I RTES, ! NC. 612 452 9797 P.02 for F:e].zminary Plat of WILDERNESS PONDS Owner: M~ke Giles A portion of the Adelmann Farm described as Ou~lot A, Waterfront Passage Addition is proposed ~o De deve~.oped into 93 single fam~!y lots. The ~otai property is 74.8 acres. 7.7 ac:es is proposed road right-of-way. 28.2 acres is proposed ou~lots which will be deeded to the City and 38.9 acres is proposed for ~he Io~$. Except for 5h¢ ~e~!ands, trees and old farmstead, the area is currently tilled. Average lot size is 0.42 ac~es or 18,242 square fee~. The overall density is ]..24 lots/acre. There are four outlots which will be dedicated to ~he City. They break down as follows: Outlo= Upland Less Than Total 10% Unstable Marsh Park Area Area Area Area Value Acre~ Acres Acres Acres Acres A 6.3 0.5 0.8 4.9 2.2 B 4.4 1.4 0.4 2.6 2.3 C 7.5 3.8 0 3.7 4.7 D 9.9 !.1 0 8.8 3.3 Total 28.1 6.8 1.2 20.0 12.5 The property is currently zoned as R-l, R-i Shoraland DisUric= and C-1. 46,735 square feet om 1.07 ac~es of C-]. is proposed to be rezoned as R-1 Shoreland D£strics. A variance will be required to allow the cul-de-sacs to be greater than 500 feet in length. Windsor Lane is 1,047 feet in length. Scott County Highway Department does not allow additional access to County Road 21 and thl~, along with the nume=ous wetlands, does not allow the cul-de-sac length ~o be reduced and the property to be developed to its full potential. Wilderness Trail is 1,057 fee~ in length but is expected to be a temporary cul-de-sac. These cul- de-sacs were initially proposed by =he City Planning Department when water,sin was constructed through the property ~o serve ~he business park. The development is proposed to be d~veloped in two phases with phase one being the south area shown on C-2 and phase two being the north area shown on C-1. Phase one construction will begin in the sum4ner of 1995 if interest rates favorable. The market will dictate when phase two is developed. Because phase one requires material from phase two, it will be necessary to rough grade the entire site. Rehder & Associates, Inc. ....................... . CIVIL ENGINEERS & L,AN~ SURVEYORS 3440 Federal Drive. 'SUilCI 240 - 6. agan, Minnesota 55122 · (612) 452-505~ - FAX (6n 2) a52-9797 02x15/1995 16:14 REHDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. 612 4S2 9797 P.03 The. housing proposed w%l] be ~:.mllar ~o ~ho~e houses in Woodridga Estates, The same covenan~ wz~ be used· House values are projec~e~ t~ ~e ~130,0c0.00 ~O $200,n'''~ ,-,r, According to ~'' · . ~y requirements, proposed tree planting shown on the landscape plan wi~h special emphasis placed on plantings uo W.~ be ~he screen County Road 21 from the housing. Further landscaping ~ responsibility of the homeowner or builder. Very li~t/.e grading w211 impa~" slopes over ~0% 950 lineal fee~ (~0' to 70' in width) of ].and with greater than 20% slopes in Lots 5 through 12, Block 5 and Lots 4, 5, & 6, Block 4 will be graded ~o a 2% slope. Approximately 0.7 acres are a~fec~d. Approximately 2.4 ac=as of trees will be lost du~ =o construction in Lots 1 through 12, Block 5 and Lots 1 through 7, Block 4. ~treet lighting, sidewalks, and bituminous trails will be installed in accordance with City requirements. The surveying, design and installation o~ sidewalk and trails will be done by the developer and reir~pursed by the Parks Department through the development agreement. A sign identifying the subdivision will be designed and constructed in accordance with City requirements and be located on ~he north ~ide of BlZnd Lake Trail on Lot 1, Block 3 as shown on the preliminary pla~. A population increase of approximately 280 people lm expected when the development is complete. At approximately ~ trips per household, a total of 837 trip~ will be generated per day. Streets are adequate for this increase. Undergrour~d util£ties will be plsc~d throughout the development within Cha right-of-way or utiilty easements. The park in Outlot C will be graded by the developer for a ballfield, tot lot and s~all parking io= in accordance with. ~he Parks Department. A large stockpile of momtly black dirt is located in the ball~ield area and disposal of this dirt is currently the responsibi!i~y of the City. ~iscussions have taken place with the Parks Department regarding the ballfield and playground equipment requirements but final details need to be resolved as ~o the extent of participation by each party in developing :his park. CIV,L ENGiNeERS & L,AND SiJRVEYORS 3440 Federal Drive. Suite 240 · Eagan, Minnesota 55182_ - (612) 452-5051 · FAX {612) 452-9797 TOTAL / '" mzT ~ / ? / ? .i / / / / / / / / / · '\ \ \/