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HomeMy WebLinkAbout125-07 Amending Zoning Map on Designate a Planned unit Development Overlay District 1 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 125-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE CORA APARTMENTS AT 4662 AND 4664 DAKOTA STREET SE MOTION BY: _Braid_____________ SECOND BY: _Churchill_______________ WHEREAS, on May 2, 2022, at the request of the applicant Prior Lake B Squared Ventures, LLC, the Prior Lake City Council approved Ordinance No. 122-02 approving a Planned Unit Development Overlay District and Planned Unit Development Plan (PUD) to be known as Prior Lake Luxury Apartments; and WHEREAS, Prior Lake B Squared Ventures, LLC applied for an amendment to the previously approved PUD for Prior Lake Luxury Apartments, now known as The Cora Apartments; and WHEREAS, the Prior Lake Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 27, 2025 and considered the proposed amendments to the previously approved PUD; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing on said PUD amendment was duly published in accordance with the applicable State and City requirements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission proceeded to hear all people interested in this issue and people interested were afforded the opportunity to present their views and objections related to the PUD amendment; and WHEREAS, the Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed PUD amendment for The Cora Apartments on November 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the PUD amendment is compatible with the stated purposes and intent of Division 4. - Planned Unit Developments of Prior Lake City Code. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: The above recitals are fully incorporated herein as set forth above. Section 1. Zoning Map Amendment. The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 10-162, is hereby amended to designate a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District to be known as The Cora Apartments PUD over the following legally described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of Lot 2 lying East of the West 5 feet as measured at a right angle, and Lot 3, all in Block 1, City Hall Plaza, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota. 2 Section 2. PUD Plan Elements. The Cora Apartments PUD includes the following elements: a. A five-story mixed-use building that includes 105 market rate residential rental units, a street front restaurant of approximately 2,600 square feet, a rooftop bar of approximately 1,435 square feet for restaurant customers, a rooftop deck and amenity space for tenants, as well as approximately 28 public surface parking stalls, two levels of underground parking with approximately 135 private parking stalls and six on-street public parking stalls. b. The elements of the plan shall be as shown on the following plans, except for modifications approved as part of the final PUD plan. a. Cora Apartments Issued for City Submittal completed by CivilSite Group and dated 9/26/25 b. Cora Apartments City Submittal labeled MDG Architects and Northland Real Estate Group and dated 09/25/25 and includes project overview, concept perspective, site plan, floor plans, exterior materials, and exterior elevations. c. Stormwater Management Report completed by CivilSite Group and dated 03/09/22 and revised 09/25/25. d. Dakota Street Watermain Plan completed by CivilSite Group and dated 10/24/25. Section 3. Findings. Section 10-505 of Prior Lake City Code finds the city and its residents will benefit by creating a process which permits PUD developments which will allow for greater flexibility in the development of a parcel or property by tailoring the development to the site and neighborhood. The Prior Lake City Council hereby adopts the following findings: a. Providing a flexible approach to development which is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter; The proposed PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designations, and the Town Center Zoning Use District as multiple family residential developments and restaurants are permitted uses in the Town Center District. b. More creative, efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through mixing of land uses; The proposed mix of multiple family residential and the restaurant use will provide new commercial space which is desired in the downtown area as well as 105 units of quality residential housing. c. Creating a sense of place and provide more interaction among people; Additional density will provide more vibrancy and interaction among residents in the downtown area. d. Supporting long-term economic stability by strengthening the tax base, job market and business opportunities; The tax base will be strengthened and diversified with the investment in a multi-family structure of this size and additional commercial space when compared to the two existing single-family homes which currently occupy the site. e. Providing opportunities for life cycle housing to all ages; The Cora Apartment will not have age or income restrictions, which will provide additional quality rental housing opportunities for all ages. f. Providing more efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities that support high quality land use development at a lesser cost; Streets, utilities and public facilities currently exist to serve the proposed development. As part of this development, the City of Prior Lake will be replacing an aging water line in Dakota Street and improving an aging sanitary sewer line serving this area. g. High quality of design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned. The design incorporates a ‘nautical’ theme and will be complimentary to the current and future design of structures in the area. 3 Section 4. Conditions. Final plans for the Prior Lake Luxury Apartment Planned Unit Development are subject to the following conditions: a. The developer shall revise the plans per the November 3, 2025 City Engineering & Public Works Department Memorandum. b. The developer shall finalize plans for the Gateway Park restoration to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director / City Engineer to include the Gateway Park Restoration comments identified in the November 12, 2025 staff report prior to issuance of permits for any work on the subject property. c. The developer shall obtain a grading permit from the City Engineering Department prior to any grading or tree removal on the site. d. The Developer shall obtain the required permits from other state or local agencies prior to applicable on the site. Section 5. Summary Approved. The City Council hereby determines that the text of the summary marked "Official Summary of Ordinance No. 125-07” a copy of which is attached hereto clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. The City Council further determines that publication of the title and such summary will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. Section 6. Filing. A copy of the ordinance shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk. This copy shall be available for inspection by any person during regular office hours. Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall publish the title of this ordinance and the official summary in compliance with City Code and State Statute requirements with notice that a printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the Office of the City Clerk. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 12th day of November 2025. ATTEST: _________________________ __________________________ Jason Wedel, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor 4 Exhibit A OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 125-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE CORA APARTMENTS AT 4662 AND 4664 DAKOTA STREET SE The following is only a summary of Ordinance No. 125-07. The full ordinance text will be available for public inspection after November 12, 2025 by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or in the Document Center on the City of Prior Lake Website. SUMMARY: The Ordinance approves a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan and amends the Zoning Map to designate a PUD Overlay District for The Cora Apartments to construct a five-story mixed-use building that includes 105 market rate residential rental units, a street front restaurant of approximately 2,600 square feet, a rooftop bar of approximately 1,435 square feet for restaurant customers, a rooftop deck and amenity space for tenants, as well as approximately 28 public surface parking stalls, two levels of underground parking with approximately 135 private parking stalls and six on-street public parking stalls at 4662 and 4664 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 for the following parcel identification numbers (PIDs): 255650020 & 255650030. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 12th day of November 2025.