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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4B 01 03 2017 Rezone Colorado St PC Report FINAL 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JANUARY 3, 2017 AGENDA #: 4B PREPARED BY: JEFF MATZKE, PLANNER PRESENTED BY: JEFF MATZKE AGENDA ITEM: HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AT 4617 COLORADO STREET SE DISCUSSION: Introduction Adam Blahnik has submitted a request for an amendment to the Zoning Map for property located at 4617 Colorado Street SE. The proposed amendment is to change the Zoning District from TC-T (Transitional Town Center) to TC (Town Center). History The property contains a single family residential dwelling originally constructed in 1890 and remodeled since then. The area of the Transitional Town Center Zon- ing District (TC-T) was designated to allow for existing residential land uses to remain and/or to be improved until eventually converted to the Town Center (TC) Zoning District land uses. The ordinance was written such that a conversion from TC-T to TC may occur only for properties adjacent to TC-zoned property. This parcel meets that criteria (see zoning table on next page). Current Circumstances The property under consideration for the Zoning Map amendment is currently being considered for conversion of the existing residential dwelling to a commer- cial (law) office. PHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Total Site Area: The property area of the Zoning Amendment request is approx- imately 9,000 square feet. Wetlands: No wetlands exist on the site. Access: Access to the property is and will remain from Colorado Street SE. Utilities: Water and sanitary sewer service is currently provided to the site. 2 Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: Existing Use Zoning North Dance Studio Town Center (TC) South Single Family Resi- dential Dwelling Transitional Town Center (TC-T) East Public Parking Lot Town Center (TC) West Single Family Resi- dential Dwelling Transitional Town Center (TC-T) Conclusion The proposed Town Center (TC) designation is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, which supports transitioning land uses from TC-T to TC. The use currently borders the Town Center (TC) Zoning District. The proposed amendment would allow for the expansion of the Town Center (TC) in an orderly fashion as the areas north and east of the proposed amendment site contain Town Center land uses. A summary of the TC and TC-T use districts is provided in Attachment 3. ISSUES: The Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives that are applicable to this request are as follows: GOAL: ECONOMIC VITALITY OBJECTIVE No. 2: Encourage a diversified economic base and a broad range of employment opportunities. This objective of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the need to attract businesses and services that will serve the surrounding area and remains stable under changing economic conditions. This Comprehensive Plan Amendment will allow for a business use that supports the array of retail service, residential and government uses in the downtown Town Center. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Findings 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 interest to rezone so as to encourage redevel- opment of the area, or • The permitted uses allowed within the proposed Use District will be appropri- ate on the subject property and compatible with adjacent properties and the neighborhood. In support of the second bullet, the proposed change from a residential to a com- mercial use achieves the goal of downtown redevelopment. This type of transi- tion would be appropriate on the property due to consistency with other current 3 land designations on land to the north and east of the site. Thorough site analysis will also be done as part of any future Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit process. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to recommend approval of the Official Zoning Map amendment from TC-T to TC. 2. Motion and a second to table action and provide further direction to city staff. 3. Motion and a second to recommend denial of the Zoning Map amend- ment. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: Alternative #1 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Current Zoning Map 3. Summary of TC and TC-T Zoning Districts COLORADO ST SE EAGLE CREEK AV SE A R C A D I A A V S E Ü 4617 Colorado St SE ReZoneLocation Map UPPER PRIOR LAKE GD (904) BLIND LAKE RD (948.7) ARTIC LAKE NE (906.7) MARKLEY LAKE RD ( ) Upper Prior Lake Spring Lake SUBJECTPROPERTY SUBJECTPROPERTY Downtown Zoning Districts – Prior Lake Town Center TC (red) and Transitional Town Center TC-T (red/white) Transitional Town Center Boundaries 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JANUARY 3, 2017 AGENDA #: 4B PREPARED BY: JEFF MATZKE, PLANNER PRESENTED BY: JEFF MATZKE AGENDA ITEM: HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AT 4617 COLORADO STREET SE DISCUSSION: Introduction Adam Blahnik has submitted a request for an amendment to the Zoning Map for property located at 4617 Colorado Street SE. The proposed amendment is to change the Zoning District from TC-T (Transitional Town Center) to TC (Town Center). History The property contains a single family residential dwelling originally constructed in 1890 and remodeled since then. The area of the Transitional Town Center Zon- ing District (TC-T) was designated to allow for existing residential land uses to remain and/or to be improved until eventually converted to the Town Center (TC) Zoning District land uses. The ordinance was written such that a conversion from TC-T to TC may occur only for properties adjacent to TC-zoned property. This parcel meets that criteria (see zoning table on next page). Current Circumstances The property under consideration for the Zoning Map amendment is currently being considered for conversion of the existing residential dwelling to a commer- cial (law) office. PHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Total Site Area: The property area of the Zoning Amendment request is approx- imately 9,000 square feet. Wetlands: No wetlands exist on the site. Access: Access to the property is and will remain from Colorado Street SE. Utilities: Water and sanitary sewer service is currently provided to the site. 2 Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: Existing Use Zoning North Dance Studio Town Center (TC) South Single Family Resi- dential Dwelling Transitional Town Center (TC-T) East Public Parking Lot Town Center (TC) West Single Family Resi- dential Dwelling Transitional Town Center (TC-T) Conclusion The proposed Town Center (TC) designation is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, which supports transitioning land uses from TC-T to TC. The use currently borders the Town Center (TC) Zoning District. The proposed amendment would allow for the expansion of the Town Center (TC) in an orderly fashion as the areas north and east of the proposed amendment site contain Town Center land uses. A summary of the TC and TC-T use districts is provided in Attachment 3. ISSUES: The Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives that are applicable to this request are as follows: GOAL: ECONOMIC VITALITY OBJECTIVE No. 2: Encourage a diversified economic base and a broad range of employment opportunities. This objective of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the need to attract businesses and services that will serve the surrounding area and remains stable under changing economic conditions. This Comprehensive Plan Amendment will allow for a business use that supports the array of retail service, residential and government uses in the downtown Town Center. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Findings 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 interest to rezone so as to encourage redevel- opment of the area, or • The permitted uses allowed within the proposed Use District will be appropri- ate on the subject property and compatible with adjacent properties and the neighborhood. In support of the second bullet, the proposed change from a residential to a com- mercial use achieves the goal of downtown redevelopment. This type of transi- tion would be appropriate on the property due to consistency with other current 3 land designations on land to the north and east of the site. Thorough site analysis will also be done as part of any future Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit process. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to recommend approval of the Official Zoning Map amendment from TC-T to TC. 2. Motion and a second to table action and provide further direction to city staff. 3. Motion and a second to recommend denial of the Zoning Map amend- ment. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: Alternative #1 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Current Zoning Map 3. Summary of TC and TC-T Zoning Districts