HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A CH21 Setback PresentationCity Council
December 12, 2016
Overview
Subsection 1102.806 establishes the minimum
dimensional standards in the ‘TC’ Town Center Use
District.
Minimum front yard setback of 30’ (measured from the
ROW) along CSAH 21, east of Main Avenue.
No minimum front yard setback for the rest of the TC
District.
History
The minimum front yard setback of 30’ along CSAH 21,
east of Main Ave., was established based on a
recommendation in the 2007 Downtown Building Design
Guidelines.
Create a ‘greenway’ which would serve as a foreground for
new development.
Greenway would be difficult to achieve due to existing parking lots
and drive isles located within the setback area.
Intended to allow for views of buildings on the west side of
Main Ave. and the recognition of Main Ave. as a street and
space perpendicular to CSAH 21.
Request
The RE/MAX building sits approximately 13 feet from the
CSAH 21 right-of-way, which is within the 30’ setback
making the property legally nonconforming.
Applicant has requested an amendment to the minimum
front yard setback on CSAH 21, east of Main Ave.
From 30’ measured from the ROW to 10’.
The setback is making it difficult for applicant to sell the
property.
Nonconforming status (expansion/intensification); and
Future setback requirements upon redevelopment.
1102.806 Dimensional Standards
Minimum Lot Width 30 feet
Front yard - Minimum Setback None
- Maximum Setback 10 feet measured from the right-of-way
Front Yard on CSAH 21, east of
Main - Minimum Setback
10 30 feet measured from the right-of-way
Side Yard - Minimum Setback None
- Maximum Setback 10 feet unless parking is located within the side
yard.
Rear Yard - Minimum None
Minimum Floor Area Ratio 0.5
Build-To Line Along Main Avenue a build-to line is established
a distance of 5 feet from the inner edge of the
street right-of-way (in most cases, this is the inner
edge of the sidewalk). At least 70% of the building
façade that fronts Main Avenue must be built out
to this line.
Maximum Height 55 feet
Minimum Height 25 feet or two stories
If approved, the front yard ROW setback would be
decreased from 30’ to 10’ on CSAH 21, east of Main
Ave.
Three buildings would be impacted by this
amendment:
RE/MAX: approx. 13’ to ROW
Ace Hardware: approx. 27’–30’ to ROW
Viking Liquor: approx. 30’ to ROW
Approval would bring the applicant’s property and the
Ace Hardware property into compliance with the
Zoning Ordinance.
Scott County Comments
Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 7th
Recommended the City Council approve the proposed amendment.
Following the public hearing, Scott County staff were made aware of
the request and they have provided comments related to the
proposed ordinance amendments.
Concerns regarding additional cost and potential difficulties with a
future CH21/TH13 intersection project,
Sight distance concerns,
Potential need to acquire the parcel or remove the building if additional
ROW is needed for the intersection project, and
Expense and difficulty with installation of a sidewalk without potentially
having adequate space.
Scott County staff recommends deferring a council decision on the
request until more of the final intersection design is completed and
additional decisions and direction have been provided by Scott
County and City of Prior Lake elected officials in early 2017.
Preliminary Design Concept 1
Alternatives
Approve the ordinance amendment.
Deny the ordinance amendment.
Table action and direct that the petitioner and city staff
work together with the county staff in hopes of
developing an acceptable solution for all parties.
This action would require the petitioner to extend the
review period (which expires February 4) so that there is
sufficient time to explore the matter.
Consider acquisition (city and/or county) of the
property.to facilitate the completion of the TH13/CH21
Intersection Improvement Project.
Questions?