HomeMy WebLinkAbout123-07 Jeffers Lodge PUD Amendment
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 123-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1120.200 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
FOR OUTLOT A, JEFFERS CORNER 1ST ADDITION
Motion By: Braid Second By: Churchill
WHEREAS, the Jeffers Foundation, the property owner, requests 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 July 10,
2023, to consider the Major Amendment to the PUD to allow a 7,500 square
foot office building and learning center on Lot 1, Jeffers Lodge 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 July 17, 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 A, Jeffers Coroner 1st Addition (PID 255590020)
3. The Jeffers Lodge Pond Planned Unit Development Amendment includes the following
elements:
a. The PUD Amendment is a 7,500 square foot office building and learning center.
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b. The elements of the plan will be as shown on the plans dated May 22, 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 Enclave Court intersection maintains the
vehicular efficiency of the commercial site.
c. Create a sense of place and provide more interaction among people;
The proposed PUD amendment proposes commercial office space 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.
e. Provide opportunities for life cycle housing to all ages.
The proposed PUD amendment is not applicable to housing since it only includes
commercial uses.
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
A, Jeffers Corner.
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 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 wetlands
near the Prior Lake outlet channel.
i. High quality of design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and
planned.
The developer is proposing the use of architectural standards including but not limited to
a variety of building materials and colors, as well as accent design features.
5. Final plans for Major Amendment to the Jeffers Pond Planned Unit Development on Lot 1,
Block 1, Jeffers Lodge are subject to the following conditions:
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a. The property owner shall obtain final plat approval for Jeffers Lodge.
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 June 15, 2023, City Engineering &
Public Works Department Memorandum.
d. The developer shall revise the plans according to the June 23, 2023, Prior Lake Spring
Lake Watershed District 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 17th day of July 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 29th day of July
2023.