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Home My WebLink About10B - Zoning Amendment 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: INTRODUCTION: DISCUSSION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT JUNE 20, 2005 lOB JANE KANSIER, PLANNING DIRECTOR CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600 THROUGH 4626 DAKOTA STREET FROM LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO SPECIALTY BUSINESS (C-3) (Case File #05-160) Historv The City Council initiated a Zoning Map Amendment to change the use district from R-2 (Low to Medium Density Residential) to C-3 (Specialty Retail) on property located at 4600 through 4626 Dakota Street. The property has been identified as C- TC (T own Center) on the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, recently approved by the City Council. The City is in the process of purchasing each of these properties. In order to construct the new City Hall on the proposed site, with the proposed setbacks, the property must be rezoned. The Planning Commission considered this rezoning at a public hearing on June 13, 2005. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Zoning Map Amendment because it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation. Current Circumstances: The following are the physical characteristics of the subj ect property. Total Site Area: The total site is 1.92 acres. Topography: The topography of this site rises 40' from the low point (the wetland) on the west to the highest elevation, 964' MSL, at Dakota Street. This property is not located L:\05 FILES\05 REZONE\New City Hall\cc ~~fpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 within the Shoreland District, so the steep slopes are not classified as a bluff. Vegetation: There are 3 existing dwellings and outbuildings on this site. There are also some trees on the site, especially on the slopes. Wetlands: There is a wetland located at the northwest comer of the site. Access: Access to the site is from Dakota Street on the south side of the property. Utilities: Sewer and water services are available to this site from the existing services in Dakota Street. Adiacent Zoning and Land Use Plan designations: The following table details adjacent zoning and comprehensive plan designations: Zoning Land Use Plan North R-l, Low Density R-OS, Recreation Open Residential Space South C- 3, Specialty C- TC, Commercial Town Business Center East R-2, Low-Medium C- TC, Commercial Town Density Residential Center West R-2, Low -Medium T - TC, Transitional Town Density Residential Center Issues: In anticipation of the construction of the new City Hall, the zoning map must be amended to be consistent with the C- TC land use designation on the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. The C-3 use district is consistent with the C- TC comprehensive plan land use designation. Section 1108.600 of the Zoning Ordinance identifies the following policies for amendments to the Official Zoning Map: . The area, as presently zoned, is inconsistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan, or the land was originally zoned erroneously due to a technical or administrative error, or . The area for which rezoning is requested has changed or is changing to such a degree that it is in the public L:\05 FILES\05 REZONE\New City Rall\ee report2.doe 2 '''''-'-'~'''--'-''-''''''''''-''''"''~''t>~~''''--'~-''''.''+f'.''~''''-''~.__",_.~~",',_"~~,_""",,~,,""'h....,~_.......,,-....~,,',,"... ....-.- '"-,~._",,,,"',"-"_'.-~_...,,"'.~'~'-' ," CONCLUSION: AL TERNA TIVES: RECOMMENDED ACTION: REVIEWED BY: interest to rezone so as to encourage redevelopment of the area, or · The permitted uses allowed within the proposed Use District will be appropriate on the subject property and compatible with adjacent properties and the neighborhood The current R-2 zoning of the property is inconsistent with the C-TC land use designation on the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. The proposed C-3 zoning is the only zoning use district consistent with the C- TC designation. Accordingly the requested zoning map amendment will carry out the goals, objectives, and policies set forth in the comprehensive plan. The proposed C-3 zoning is consistent with the C-TC land use designation on the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. Based upon the findings set forth in this report, staff recommends approval. The Planning Commission supported staff's recommendation. The City Council has two alternatives: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning as requested. 2. Defer consideration of this item and provide staff with specific direction. Staff recommends Alternative # 1. This action requires the following motions: 1. A motion and second adopting an ordinance rezoning the property located at 4600 through 4626 Dakota Street from R-2 (Low to Me 'urn Density Residential) to C-3 <?(;,llSineSS ). Frank Boyles, Ci M L:\05 FILES\05 REZONE\New City Hall\cc report2.doc 3 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 05- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1101.700 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE MOTION BY: SECOND BY: The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: 1. The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 1101.700, is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of the following legally described property from R-2 (Low to Medium Density Residential) to C-3 (Specialty Business). LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 8, Prior Lake, according to the plat thereof of record in Scott County, Minnesota, together with vacated streets and alleys abutting thereto; together with: The east 120 feet of Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6, Block 7, Prior Lake, according to the plat thereof of record in Scott County, Minnesota, except the west 75 feet of said east 120 feet; together with vacated streets and alleys abutting thereto. 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 June, 2005. ATTEST: City Manager Mayor Published in the Prior Lake American on the _day of June, 2005. Drafted By: Prior Lake Planning Department 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 1:\05 fiIes\05 rezone\new city haII\ord05xx.doc 'ty f . I k WWW.clopnorae.com Page 1 Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 Location Map City Hall Site 300 I o 300 600 Feet I N + .~ "'-, '.'-..., ! I I --------'(-cJ ~~ :5 ~ Cl ~~~ Ii B I 0 ~ i'!; en ~ Iii l'O 5i!: ~~f~Ji ~I;~I ! iE!:;::l~a:B!:CJ 08_ :if~~j rJ~~il! ~ .!!!;~ ~!.9~~~B~O~~~!i I~i~~ ~!S!j I i!j (3a::J:J:J C)-5lil~ H ~ tP i BI~I~ I~ ilUI~ J ~~;~I ~ I 0 i en !. o oCI g~ ~ ~ e f 1 !E~ .,!. I- o CjI 0 lQeni!:2!j~ ilU ~i fI) c: o :s c: en 'ii) Q) C Q) fI) :::> "C c: ~ '--- . 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