HomeMy WebLinkAbout123-02 Jeffers Pond Outlot C PUD Amendment
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 123-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1120.200 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
FOR OUTLOT C, JEFFERS POND 1ST ADDITION
Motion By:
Braid
Second By:
Burkart
WHEREAS, Rachel Development and Vincent Development, on behalf of the property
owner, Jeffers Foundation, requested a Major Amendment to the Jeffers Pond
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the original PUD Final Plan for Jeffers Pond per
Resolution 05-107 on June 6, 2005; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December
12, 2022, to consider the Major Amendment to the PUD to allow a 140-unit
market rate apartment building and a up to 35,000 square feet of commercial
land uses on Outlot C, Jeffers Pond 1st Addition; and
notice of said public hearing was duly published and posted in accordance with
the applicable Minnesota Statutes and Prior Lake Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the City Council has reviewed the Major Amendment to the PUD according to
the applicable provisions of the Prior Lake Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
and found said Major Amendment to the PUD to be consistent with the
provisions of said Ordinances; and
on February 22, 2023, the Prior Lake City Council considered and approved a
Major Amendment to the Jeffers Pond PUD Plan on Outlot C, Jeffers Pond 1st
Addition; and
the City Council finds the PUD is compatible with the stated purposes and intent
of the Section 1132 Planned Unit Developments of the Zoning Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
1. The above recitals are herein fully incorporated herein as set forth above.
2. The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 1120.200, is hereby
amended to designate a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District over the following
legally described property:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Outlot C, Jeffers Pond 1st Addition (PID 254371701)
3. The Preserve at Jeffers Pond Planned Unit Development includes the following elements:
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a. The PUD is a multi-family market rate rental apartment building consisting of 140 units
and up to 35,000 square feet of commercial land uses.
b. The elements of the plan will be as shown on the plans dated January 23, 2023, except
for modifications approved as part of the final PUD plan.
4. It hereby adopts the following findings:
a) Provides a flexible approach to development which is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed PUD Amendment is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance and consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designations for this
area.
b) More creative, efficient, and effective use of land, open space, and public facilities through
mixing of land uses.
The joint access to Fountain Hills Drive from the roundabout maintain the vehicular
efficiency of the high-density residential site.
c) Create a sense of place and provide more interaction among people.
The proposed PUD amendment proposes high density residential dwellings which will
provide another variety of housing in the area as well as future commercial uses that will
provide services to the area.
d) Increase transportation options, such as walking, biking, or bussing.
Trails/sidewalks are currently in place along the Fountain Hills Drive area. A sidewalk
connection into the site will be provided as well.
e) Provide opportunities for life cycle housing to all ages.
The proposed PUD amendment provides opportunities for current and future residents of
Prior Lake that are seeking market rate rental housing options.
f) Provide more efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities that support
high quality land use development at a lesser cost.
The proposed PUD amendment will utilize existing street and utility infrastructure which
was designed and installed previously to accommodate land uses in the areas of Outlot
C.
g) 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.
The proposed PUD amendment is consistent with previously approved high density
residential designations and commercial designations in this area of the Jeffers Pond
development.
h) 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 also encourage historic preservation, re-use,
and redevelopment of existing buildings.
The proposed PUD amendment does not include any changes to the existing wetland
near the Prior Lake outlet channel.
i) High quality of design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and
planned.
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The developer is proposing the use of architectural standards including but not limited to
a variety of building materials and colors, varying wall heights, stone and lap siding, as
well as accent design features.
5. Final plans for Major Amendment to the Jeffers Pond Planned Unit Development on Outlot C
are subject to the following conditions:
a. The property owner shall obtain final plat approval for Outlot C.
b. The property owner must obtain the required permits from any other state or local agency
prior to any work on the site.
c. The developer shall revise the plans according to the February 10, 2023, City Engineering
& Public Works Department Memorandum.
d. The developer shall revise the plans according to the November 21, 2022, City Community
Development Department Memorandum.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 27th day of February 2023.
ATTEST:
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Jason Wedel, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor
A summary of this Ordinance to be published in the Prior Lake American on the 4th day of March
2023.