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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 11, 2005 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 11, 2005 Fire Station - City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Roll Call: 3. Approval of Minutes: 4. Consent Agenda: 5. Public Hearings: A. EP 05-169 & 170 (tabled) Shamrock Development has submitted an application for a rezoning from the A district to the R -1 district, and a preliminary plat consisting of 21.16 acres to be subdivided into 30 lots for single family dwellings. This property is located directly south of CSAH 42, west of Jeffers Pond and north and east of The Wilds Ridge. 6. Old Business: 7. New Business: A. New City HalllPolice Station - Site Plan. 8. Announcements and Correspondence: 9. Adjournment: L:\05 FILES\OS PLAN COMMISSIONlOS AGENDASIAG07110S.DOC f www.cityopriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 11, 2005 1. Call to Order: Chairman Stamson called the July 11, 2005, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Billington, Lemke, Perez and Stamson, Planning Director Jane Kansier, Assistant City Engineer Larry Poppler and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson. 2. Roll Call: Billington Lemke Perez Ringstad Stamson Present Present Present Absent Present 3. Approval of Minutes: The Minutes from the June 27,2005, Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented. 4. Consent: None 5. Public Hearings: Commissioner Stamson read the Public Hearing Statement and opened the meeting. A. EP 05-169 & 170 (tabled) Shamrock Development has submitted an application for a rezoning from theA district to the R-l district, and a preliminary plat consisting of 21.16 acres to be subdivided into 30 lots for single family dwellings. This property is located directly south of CSAH 42, west of Jeffers Pond and north and east of The Wilds Ridge North. Planning Director Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated July 11, 2005, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. Shamrock Development has applied for approval of a development to be known as The Wilds Ridge North on the property located south of CSAH H 42, north of The Wilds Ridge, west of Jeffers Pond and east of Haas Lake. The application includes the following requests: . A rezoning of approximately 21.16 acres from the A (Agricultural) District to the R-I (Low Density Residential) District; L:\05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSION\05 MINUTES\MN071105.doc 1 Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2005 . A Preliminary Plat consisting of 21.16 acres to be subdivided into 30 lots for single family development. This item was originally scheduled for the June 2ih Planning Commission. It was continued at the request of the applicant. Rezonine from A to R-l: 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 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 property is designated as R-L/MD (Low to Medium Density Residential) on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The R-l district is consistent with this designation. The R-l district is also consistent with the zoning and development ofthe adjacent property. Preliminary Plat: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 30 lots for single family dwellings. The overall layout of the plat appears appropriate, given the constraints of the site. There are a few issues pertaining to this preliminary plat that are somewhat unique. 1. There is a large amount of tree replacement required on this site, due to the number of trees which originally existed on the site. The plan does not clear cut the site to make it easier to build. The tree removal is necessary for the construction of roads and other infrastructure. The replacement plan does include 100 new trees; however, there is little room on the site to plant the remaining replacement trees required. The staff recommends the cash replacement be accepted. 2. There are some lots within the development that do not appear to meet the minimum net lot area or lot width requirements. These lots must be adjusted to meet minimum requirements. 3. Outlots A and B should be eliminated and combined with the adjacent lots. Since there are no stormwater ponds on these outlots, the City does not require ownership. Drainage and utility easements over the wetlands should be dedicated. 4. In the memorandum dated June 21, 2005, the City Engineer has identified several design issues. The staff has met with the applicant to discuss and resolve many of these items. The Engineering staff is preparing a revised memorandum which will be available prior to the Planning Commission meeting. L:\05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSION\05 MINUTES\MN071105.doc 2 Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2005 The proposed rezoning and preliminary plat are consistent with the existing development and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The staff recommended approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. A cash payment of $32,000 is required to meet the tree replacement requirements. This payment will be collected as part of the Development Contract. 2. Lots 5-7, Block 1, must be adjusted to meet the minimum 12,000 square feet of net lot area. 3. Lots 11-13, Block 1, must be adjusted to meet the minimum lot width of86' at the front building line. 4. Outlots A and B must be eliminated and platted as part of the adjacent lots. A drainage and utility easement must be dedicated over the wetlands. 5. Any issues identified in the revised memorandum from the Engineering Department must be addressed with the final plat submittal. Questions from the Commissioners: Perez questioned the 100 tree replacement. Kansier explained this requirement was over and above the required 2-tree subdivision replacement. Comments from the Public: Applicant, Jim Stanton of Shamrock Development, said he agreed with staff on all issues except a discrepancy on the tree issue. They are his trees and for him to pay $32,000 for his own trees is not fair. This particular site does not allow him to cut fewer trees unless he didn't develop it. Prior Lake's tree ordinance is as good as any other community but it is not fair. Stanton explained a situation with a tree replacement. It's tough to pay for the land and then pay $32,000 on top of it. He will pay the $32,000 but will put it in escrow. Stanton was confident he and staffwill be able to work it out. Stamson questioned how much money it was cost to replace the trees per lot. Stanton explained the process and would cost around $200 per lot for 2 trees. Stanton said all other concerns will be addressed. Kansier stated Stanton's suggestion on the tree escrow is legal and will not hold up the process. The public hearing closed at 6:50 p.m. Comments from the Commissioners: Billington: . It is a well drafted plan. No issues. Support L:\05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSION\05 MINUTES\MN071105.doc 3 Planning Commission Meeting July 11,2005 Lemke: . Agreed, staff put together a concise packet and addressed all the issues. Support. Perez: . Agreed with the zoning designation request. It meets the requirements. . Agree with the Commissioners on the preliminary plat. Approve. Stamson: . The rezoning is appropriate. The preliminary plat is a good design for the property. Support. MOTION BY BILLINGTON, SECOND BY LEMKE, RECOMMENDING THE REZONING OF 21.46 ACRES FROM THE A DISTRICT TO THE R-1 DISTRICT. AND THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS THE WILDS RIDGE NORTH, SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDITIONS. Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED. This item will go before the City Council on July 18,2005. 6. Old Business: None 7. New Business: A. New City Hall/Police Station - Site Plan. Planning Director Jane Kansier presented an overview of the proposed City Hall and Police Station. The City Council will review the construction documents on July 18, 2005. The current schedule calls for approval ofthe bid on August 15, 2005. Wold Architects was hired by the City to design the new buildings. The objectives of this project included: . Follow objectives of Guiding Principles and 2020 Vision . Encourage downtown redevelopment . Provide a thematic link to the lake and to the park . Be a point of civic pride The resulting design consists of a 2-story police station, located on the site of the current City Hall, and a 3-story City Hall located on the north side of Dakota Street, directly across from the City Hall. The police station is equipped with offices, interview rooms, locker rooms and underground parking for police vehicles. The City Hall building will include offices, a new Council Chambers, a training room and many conference rooms. The exterior of the buildings will be constructed of different shades of brick and glass. L:\05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSION\05 MINUTES\MN071105.doc 4 Planning Commission Meeting July 11,2005 The exterior of the Police facility is intended to provide a link with downtown and the library. The City Hall design provides the major thematic link with the lake and the park. Comments from the Commissioners: Stamson noted there doesn't seem to be a lot of parking. Kansier explained the downtown parking ordinance. The long range plan is to build structure parking. 8. Announcements and Correspondence: 9. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Connie Carlson Recording Secretary L:\05 FILES\05 PLAN COMMISSION\05 MINUTES\MN071105.doc 5 PUBLIC HEARING conducte~ir~~mmiSSiOn The Planning Commission welcomes your comments in this matter. In fairness to all who choose to speak, we ask that, after speaking once you allow everyone to speak before you address the Commission again and limit your comments to new information. Please be aware this is the principal opportunity to provide input on this matter. Once the public hearing is closed, further testimony or comment will not be possible except under rare occasions. The City Council will not hear additional testimony when it considers this matter. Thank you. 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