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Prior Lake, MN 55372
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 25, 2022
AGENDA #: 4G
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
PRESENTED BY: Casey McCabe
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider Amendments to Prior Lake City Code Section 1111, Definitions,
to Include a Definition for Watercraft and Restricted Watercraft
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this public hearing is to consider amendments to Section 1111,
of the Zoning Code to include definitions which were unintentionally omitted dur-
ing a recent code update.
History
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of several
amendments to the Zoning Code in 2020 and 2021. The City Council approved
the Zoning Code update on June 21, 2021.
Current Circumstances
Staff has been utilizing the updated Zoning Code since its approval in June
2021. Due to the large scale of the zoning code update project, it was anticipated
that minor revisions and amendments would be likely in the months following
approval. Staff has found two definitions previously included in the code were
unintentionally omitted during the recent code update.
Staff is proposing an amendment to Subsection 1111.100, Definitions, to define
Watercraft and Restricted Watercraft, which were previously included in the
Zoning Code.
Watercraft. Any vessel, boat, canoe, raft, barge, sailboard, or any similar device
used or useable for carrying and transporting persons on the public waters.
Watercraft, Restricted. Watercraft for use on or stored on the public waters ex-
cept for the following:
1. Watercraft 16 feet or less in length which uses no motor or a motor of 10
horsepower or less; and
2. Watercraft 20 feet or less in length, which uses no motor and is propelled
solely by human power.
Conclusion
The proposed amendments provide necessary definitions to terms used within
the Zoning Code which were unintentionally omitted during a recent code update.
Subsection 1153.209 (Policy for Amendments) of the Zoning Code states recom-
mendations of the planning commission and final determinations of the city coun-
cil shall be supported by findings addressing the relationship of the proposed
amendment to the following policies:
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In the case of amendments to the text of the Zoning Code:
➢ There is a public need for the amendment, or
➢ The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of the Zon-
ing Code, the Comprehensive Plan or other adopted plans or policies of
the City, or
➢ The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State and/or federal
requirements.
This amendment is needed as there are currently references in the code to Wa-
tercraft and Restricted Watercraft; however, no definitions are provided for clarity.
ISSUES: Staff is requesting the planning commission review the proposed Zoning Code
amendments, provide any comments, and make a recommendation to the City
Council.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to recommend the City Council approve the proposed
amendment to Section 1111 of the Prior Lake Zoning Code.
2. Motion and a second to recommend the City Council deny the proposed
amendments to Section 1111 of the Prior Lake Zoning Code.
3. Motion and a second to table discussion of the item to a future meeting date
and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTIONS:
Alternative #1