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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8B Charlies Parking Lot PresentationPrior Lake City Council July 24, 2017 Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance All driveways and parking areas, whether paved or gravel, are considered an impervious surface. Bituminous paving or equivalent required for new construction Drainage to public storm sewer or other approved storm water facility Proposed improvements would trigger compliance with: Stormwater rate and volume control requirements State erosion and sediment control standards Wetland Conservation Act Staff Review / Recommendation DRC reviewed the request related to stormwater compliance rules. Staff recommendation is a temporary off-street parking demonstration project on the existing grass surface. No new materials Allows time to evaluate the effectiveness of the off- street parking and any potential impacts to surrounding properties, lake or adjacent wetland. Proposed Conditions From July 26, 2017 through October 1, 2017, subject to the following conditions: ➢Charlie’s on Prior may establish a temporary off-street parking area on the parcel of land at the southwest corner of the Green Heights Trail SW and Dutch Avenue SE intersection (PID 251020240) (“Parcel”). ➢Charlie’s on Prior must obtain written permission from the owner of the Parcel and must provide proof of such permission to the City prior to any use of the Parcel. ➢No impervious surfaces may be installed on the Parcel and any improvements must be approved in advance and in writing by City staff. ➢The Parcel may be used only for parking of operable, licensed motor vehicles. ➢Parking on the Parcel shall only be permitted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, City approved special events and holidays. ➢The demonstration project may be terminated at any time, for any reason at the sole discretion of the City Manager. ➢The Parcel shall be utilized by employees of Charlie’s on Prior and as overflow customer parking only as needed. Proposed Conditions (cont’d) ➢Charlie’s on Prior shall be responsible for site clean-up and restoration following expiration of the demonstration project, or any extension thereof, as determined necessary by the City Engineer. ➢Charlie’s on Prior is responsible for compliance with the requirements of this resolution. ➢Charlie’s on Prior shall notify all adjacent property owners of the approved resolution and terms of the parking demonstration project. ➢There shall be no grading, clearing, storage of equipment or vehicles or parking within 50 feet of the wetland boundary, as delineated by City staff. ➢Charlie’s on Prior shall obtain a City grading permit prior to any disturbance of more than 500 square feet of land or removal/deposit of more than 50 cubic yards of material per City Code Subsection 706. ➢Charlie’s on Prior shall submit to the City an erosion and sediment control plan, including provisions to remove any sediment tracked onto Green Heights Trail within 24 hours of discovery. ➢Charlie’s on Prior shall use sound judgement on the use of the grass parking area and shall close off the area for use during periods of wet weather. Conclusion Intent to utilize the existing grass parking surface while providing time for city staff, Charlie’s on Prior and surrounding residents to evaluate: The effectiveness of the off-street parking, and Identify any potential issues or concerns Staff would not pursue code enforcement action for parking on grass at this location. Proposal includes clearing brush, small trees and debris from the site. Large mature trees and screening will remain. Approval of the parking demonstration project does not require a public hearing. As a condition of approval, staff is recommending the requirement that Charlie’s on Prior notify all adjacent property owners of the approved resolution and terms of the demonstration project. After the completion, the Council may determine if subsequent demonstrations are in order, whether to discontinue such use or if ordinance revisions should be considered to provide for future usage. This demonstration project is likely to result in feedback from staff, residents and customers which may help the City Council in making such a decision. Questions?