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Home My WebLink About9B XXXX Jeffers Parkway NW PUD AmendmentCity Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Locations Existing Communities History Zoning: PUD (Planned Unit Development in Shoreland) Jeffers Pond PUD Approved in 2005 Approved plan called for a mix of low and high density residential as well as commercial uses Residential neighborhoods, streets, public park/trail system, elementary school and fire station have been platted and developed Outlot B (Subject Property) –~ 9.28 acres Outlot C (Vacant property to the east) –~21 acres PUD Phasing The Pointe Parkside The Cove The Shore The Station The Hollow Parkview The Enclave Jeffers Pond Elementary The VillageApplewood Pointe Project Description Applewood Pointe of Prior Lake Senior Cooperative Community with 99 owner-occupied units Average unit size: 1,560 SF All units have min. 2 bed/2 bath with full laundry One owner must be 62+ By-laws prohibit renting of units 4 Stories with underground and at grade parking Site Area: 9.28 acres (~ 3.5 acres buildable) Max Building Height: 52’6” Proposed Rendering Proposed Rendering Proposed Plan Public Hearing Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the PUD Major Amendment on September 23, 2019 Public Comments received included: Support for project related to: Ability to age in the same neighborhood Well maintained buildings & grounds which are assimilated into single family neighborhoods Opposition to the project with concerns related to: Building height Screening/shadowing Traffic Need Fire safety Project Details Building Height PLC approved max of 54’ Varied heights, max height 52’6” Screening / Shadowing Shadow study provided; Proposed building does not create shadows to the south Elevations Proposed Views Shadow Study Landscape Plan Additional Landscaping (Initial) Additional Landscaping (5 Years) Project Details Traffic Access off Jeffers Parkway NW Comprehensive Traffic Study in 2004; proposed 99-unit senior coop will generate fewer total daily trips than previously proposed STUDY LAND USE DAILY TRIPS 2004 Traffic Study 114 Residential Condos 668 Revised 2015 Traffic Study 60 TH and 5,000 SQ Retail 572 Applewood Pointe 99 Senior Condos 485 Project Details Need Maxfield Study completed in August 2019 identified a need for non-rental senior units in Prior Lake Two information meetings have been conducted by the applicant to date and strong interest has been received for this location Project Details Parking Required Stalls: Elderly Housing: 50 (.5 stalls/unit) Multi-Family Housing: 198 (2 stalls/unit) Proposed Stalls: 172 (1.73 stalls/unit) Elderly Housing. A building intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit, provided that (a) at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (b) there is publication of, and adherence to, policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. PUD Purpose To provide an alternative to development that offers greater flexibility to the requirements of conventional use districts, provided the development can do the following: Offer better value to the community Better meet the community’s health, welfare and safety requirements 693 Total Units Approved in 2005 345 Built to Date 2015 Ordinance Amendment reduced total number of units to 663, but no less than 605 Resolution requires 260-318 residential units on Outlots B & C (If 99 units approved on OLB, 161-219 units required for OLC) Neighborhood # of Units Approved # of Units Built The Enclave 38 38 The Ridge 38 38 Parkview/Parkside 121 105 The Hollow 39 21 The Station 47 32 The Pointe 52 38 The Shore 40 43 The Cove 204 30 579 345 Overview of Density Major PUD Amendment •8 Major Amendments have been approved for the Jeffers Pond development since its’ approval in 2005. •Amendments to PUD’s are reviewed by criteria in Section 1106 of the Zoning Ordinance, including: 1.Provides a flexible approach to development which is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; 2.More creative, efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through mixing of land uses; 3.Create a sense of place and provide more interaction among people; 4.Increase transportation options, such as walking, biking, or bussing; 5.Provide opportunities for life cycle housing to all ages; 6.Provide more efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities that support high quality land use development at a lesser cost; Major PUD Amendment con’t. Amendments to PUD’s are reviewed by criteria in Section 1106 of the Zoning Ordinance, including: 7.Preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics and open space, and protection of sensitive environmental features including, but not limited to, steep slopes, wetlands, and trees. Where applicable, the PUD should encourage historic preservation, re-use and redevelopment of existing buildings. 8.Enhanced incorporation of recreational, public and open space components in the development which may be made more useable and be more suitably located than would otherwise be provided under conventional development procedures. The PUD district also encourages the developer to convey property to the public, over and above required dedications, by allowing a portion of the density to be transferred to other parts of the site. 9.Provides a flexible approach to development which is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; 10.High quality of design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned; Recommendation The City Staff believes the PUD Amendment request complies with the originally approved PUD Plan by: Inclusion of high density life cycle housing Incorporation of senior cooperative housing In compliance with Res 15-125 which requires a minimum of 260 residential units on Outlot B & C (If 99 units approved, 161-219 units required for Outlot C) Location on a principal arterial/highway corridor; proximity to educational and community amenities as well as existing and future high density uses to the north and east Questions / Comments Existing Conditions Text Impervious Surface Photometric Plan Existing Communities