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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 14, 2006 Maintenance Center 17073 Adelmann Street S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 14,2006 Fire Station - City Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Roll Call: 3. Approval of Minutes: 4. Consent Agenda: 5. Public Hearings: A. EP06-l5l Tollefson Development submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Final Plan for Hickory Shores of approximately 80 acres to be subdivided into lots for single family homes and townhomes, common open space and parkland. This property is located south ofMN TH 13, east ofIda Circle, west of Crystal Lake, and north of Rice Lake. 6. Old Business: 7. New Business: A. EP06-l56 Consider vacating a portion of the road right-of-way located adjacent to the City-owned and County-owned property located on the west side of Northwood Road and a block north ofCSAH 12. B. 06-153 Ryland Homes is presenting a concept plan for the development of approximately 47 acres to create a PUD containing 94 single family residential dwelling sites. This property is currently known as the Radanke property located north and west of Mushtown Road and west ofFish Point Road. C. 06-154 Ryland Homes is presenting a concept plan for the development of approximately 11 acres to create a PUD containing 35 single family residential dwelling sites. This property is currently known as the Monnens property located on the north side ofMN TH 13, east of Pheasant Meadow Lane and south of CSAH 12. D. 06-105 Tree Preservation Task Force presentation. 8. Announcements and Correspondence: 9. Adjournment: L:\06 FILESI06 PLANNING COMMISSIONlAGENDAS\AG0814~. cityofpriorlake .com Phone 952.440.9675 / Fax 952.440.9678 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 14,2006 1. Call to Order: Chairman Stamson called the August 14,2006, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Billington, Lemke, Perez, Ringstad and Stamson, Planning Director Jane Kansier, Planning Coordinator Danette Moore and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson. 2. Roll Call: Billington Lemke Perez Ringstad Stamson Present Present Present Present Present 3. Approval of Minutes: The Minutes from the July 24, 2006, Planning Commission meeting were approved with a correction on page 5, under Lemke, second item, second paragraph should read "staff does feel it is a show stopper. . ." 4. Consent: None 5. Public Hearings: Commissioner Stamson read the Public Hearing Statement and opened the meeting. A. EP06-151 Tollefson Development submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Final Plan for Hickory Shores of approximately 80 acres to be subdivided into lots for single family homes and townhomes, common open space and parkland. This property is located south of MN TH 13, east of Ida Circle, west of Crystal Lake, and north of Rice Lake. Planning Director Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated August 14, 2006, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. Tollefson Development has applied for approval of a development to be known as Hickory Shores on the property located on the south side of TH 13 and north and west of Crystal Lake and Rice Lake. The proposal calls for a residential development consisting of 80 single family homes and 38 townhouses, along with parks and trail on a total of 80 acres. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN08 I 406.doc 1 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 On May 20,2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance #106-07 amending the Zoning Ordinance to designate these 80 acres as a Planned Unit Development. The ordinance listed the elements of the PUD as follows: a. The PUD is a single family development consisting of 80 lots for single family homes and 38 townhome lots. The PUD plan provides a minimum of 27.44 acres of park to be dedicated to the City, 6.35 acres of conservation easements over wooded areas, and the funds to construct a fishing pier. b. The total number of units on the site will not exceed 118. c. Density and impervious surface within the Shoreland Tiers must not exceed the totals identified on the plans dated April 14, 2006. d. As part of the park development, the developer is responsible for grading, topsoil, turf establishment and construction of the trails to the specifications provided by the City. e. As part of the development of the site, the Developer will construct the connection of Ida Circle from the existing Crystal Addition development to Hickory Shores, which will eliminate an access to TH 13. f. The Developer will dedicate a drainage and utility easement for the future construction of the CSAH 12 and TH 13 intersection. g. The elements of the plan will be as shown on the plans dated April 14, 2006, except for modifications approved as part of the final PUD plan. The developer completed several of the outstanding requirements and is continuing to meet the remaining few issues. The Final PUD Plan is generally consistent with the approved preliminary plan. There are still some conditions of approval of the preliminary plan that must be met. Most of these are relatively simple, but they must be completed prior to final plat approval. Any of the conditions that are not addressed by the PUD plan, such as engineering issues, will be addressed before the final PUD plan and the final plats go before the City Council. The staff recommends approval of the Final PUD Plan subject to the following conditions: 1. All remaining conditions of approval must be addressed before the final PUD plan and final plat are considered by the City Council. 2. The PUD Development Contract must be signed by the developers and approved by the City Council. 3. The Final Plat and Development Contract must be approved by the City Council. Perez questioned if the table for the impervious surface is new. Kansier said it was not, however it enables staff and the developer to keep track of the status. Lemke questioned the phasing and overall density. Kansier explained the staging and noted the over-density is about 2 units per acre. The net density is 1.7 units per acre. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 2 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 Billington questioned who would be responsible for the fishing pier. In terms of legal responsibility, is the City going to be held harmless if any accidents occur on site? Kansier said the City will design and build the pier. The City has built them before and we know how much it will cost. The DNR will work in conjunction with the FIN Program (Fishing In Neighborhood). It will be similar to the pier at Lakefront. The City will be responsible. Comments from the Public: Todd Bodem, project manager for Tollefson Development said Kansier did a great job on the report and would be available for questions. Stamson questioned what was going to happen to residents with the connection on Ida Circle during the construction phase. Bodem explained the process. There will be a plan for the residents to come in and out. There were no comments from the public and the hearing was closed at 6:16 p.m. Comments from the Commissioners: Ringstad: . Going to trust staffs assessment the conditions will be met. The items are minor. . It looks like a good development. No surprises. . Will support staffs recommendation and approve. Billington: . Has liked the project from day one as it has been presented. Support with staffs recommendations. Lemke: . This is a good project. Like the 27 acres of trails and parks. . It is generally consistent with what we saw before and will support. Perez: . Agreed with fellow Commissioners. There have been some hurdles to overcome but it has progressed well. . Agree with Ringstad with the outstanding items. As long as staff doesn't feel there are any outstanding issues. . Will approve with the three conditions. Stamson: . This is consistent with the Preliminary PUD we looked at a long time ago. . In the long run this will be a nice development. As staff mentioned, the final issues can be cleaned up before it goes to City Council. . Support with conditions. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 3 Planning Commission Meeting August 14,2006 MOTION BY BILLINGTON, SECOND BY RINGSTAD, RECOMMENDING APPROV AL OF THE FINAL PUD PLAN SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDITIONS. Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED. This item will go before the City Council on August 21, 2006. 6. Old Business: None 7. New Business: A. EP06-156 Consider vacating a portion of the road right-of-way located adjacent to the City-owned and County-owned property located on the west side of Northwood Road and a block north of CSAH 12. Planning Director Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated August 14,2006, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. The City of Prior Lake and Scott County own 9 lots, described as Lots 10-12, Block 20, and Lots 7-12, Block 21, Spring Lake Townsite. Although platted, these lots are not buildable since they consist entirely of wetlands. The lots were acquired by the City through tax forfeiture. The City and County are working to resolve some encroachments by private property owners on Spring Lake Regional Park. As part of this process, the City and the County are proposing to add these wetland parcels to Spring Lake Regional Park. There is also dedicated right-of-way adjacent to these parcels that could be vacated and attached to the park. To facilitate this process, the Prior Lake City Council initiated the vacation of the subject right-of-way on July 17, 2006. The Council will be conducting a public hearing on this request on August 21, 2006. The existing right-of-way is unbuildable since it consists entirely of wetlands. The vacation ofthis right-of-way will further protect the natural environment. There is no public need for the portion of right-of-way to be vacated. In addition, the vacation will further protect the existing wetlands. The staff therefore recommends approval of this request. Comments from the Commissioners: Stamson: . Questioned how this will solve the problems with the garages in the right-of-way. Kansier explained how the strip ofland will come out of the park land and swap another parcel for the area. It will eliminate the encroachment. The intent is to be able to take the strip ofland and swap with the property owners for needed right- L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 4 Planning Commission Meeting August 14,2006 of-way for the County Road 12 project and also provide the property owners with a little more back yard. Billington: . Agrees with staff and it takes care of the encroachment. Support. Lemke: . Agree it meets the Comp Plan and protects the natural environment. Support. Perez/Ringstad/Stamson: . Agreed with staff and fellow Commissioners. There is a public need. . Support. MOTION BY LEMKE, SECOND BY PEREZ, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED. This item will go to City Council on August 21. B. 06-153 Ryland Homes is presenting a concept plan for the development of approximately 47 acres to create a PUD containing 94 single family residential dwelling sites. This property is currently known as the Radanke property located north and west of Mushtown Road and west of Fish Point Road. Planning Coordinator Danette Moore stated the applicant requested this item be removed from the agenda. c. 06-154 Ryland Homes is presenting a concept plan for the development of approximately 11 acres to create a PUD containing 35 single family residential dwelling sites. This property is currently known as the Monnens property located on the north side of MN TH 13, east of Pheasant Meadow Lane and south of CSAH 12. Planning Coordinator Danette Moore presented the Planning Report dated August 14, 2006, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. Ryland Homes has submitted a concept plan for the Monnens property to develop the site into 35 single family units. This site is approximately 10.5 acres (net) in size, and is located on the north side ofMN TH 13, east of Pheasant Meadow Lane, and south of CSAH 12. This property is presently vacant land zoned C-l, Neighborhood Commercial and designated as C-NR, Neighborhood Retail Shopping on the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. For discussion purposes, the staffhas identified the following issues: L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 5 Planning Commission Meeting August 14,2006 Parks: . There is no public park proposed within this development. A neighborhood park is located northwest ofthe site. The developer will be required to pay a cash parkland dedication in lieu of land dedication. Stormwater: . The project will be required to meet all stormwater management rules in affect at the time of the application submittal. This may include stormwater rate, volume, and quality. Design: . The design along CSAH 12 and MN TH13 maybe modified with future realignment projects. Adequate areas for landscaping should be provided. The trail location will likely be impacted as well. . The narrative provided by the developer indicates the project will use a clustered neighborhood design. Staff does not see a clustered neighborhood development pattern within the provided concept. . The developer is suggesting the use of the PUD to allow for private streets and other modifications to the Zoning Ordinance. How does this proposal meet the PUD criteria? What are the advantages to the City at large? Perez questioned the proposed density in the 2030 Comp Plan. Kansier responded it was Rl. Stamson questioned the tiering. Kansier explained. Comments from the Applicant: Brian Sullivan from Ryland Homes, explained the concept plan noting the following: . The market is continually changing and how neighborhoods are put together. . The home design is becoming more moderate. . A garage concept that is actually 3 stalls with only 2 doors. This type of home has been successful in some of their other developments. . Pointed out development layout does not have backyards facing Highway 13. . Homes would be modestly priced. . Would like to have a PUD overlay. Stamson questioned why a PUD? Sullivan responded it was necessary because of the private streets and the size of the lots. Sullivan also noted to purchase the property it is necessary to have a certain number of lots to make it worth developing. Mainly to reduce the right-of-way. Billington questioned the County's concern for Lots 1 and 2 and what has Ryland done to address the concern? Sullivan responded. Billington questioned ifthere would be a homeowner's association. Sullivan said there would be a concept for a homeowners association. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 6 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 Lemke asked if the applicant has seen the County plans for the road realignment and if there has been some kind of agreement with the County on the stormwater ponding. Stamson questioned why the Pheasant Meadow trail corridor has not been included. Kansier said there is a street right-of-way; however at some point an agreement was made the street would not be constructed. They are showing a trail corridor which would be appropriate. Lemke felt it looked like a huge one-way cul-de-sac and would be a safety concern. Kansier said it would be similar to the neighboring Pheasant Meadows development with only one way in and out. There are other similar developments. Stamson noted there was almost an access off Highway 13. It's almost the old time farm style road. It's a grassy area you could drive through if you had to. Comment from the Commissioners: Ringstad: . This falls way short of the intent of a PUD. It looks like the applicant is trying to get more density on site to create the economics the developer needs. That is not the intent. No trade offs of saving trees or setback from lakes which do not apply in this case - there is no give and take. Don't see benefits. . It does not meet the PUD criteria. Billington: . I like it in principal but the applicant has a way to go. There are issues that have to be addressed prior to going forward. . A development on that site is important but there has to be a way to figure out how to make it work. . Open to further discussion. Lemke: . Agree with Commissioners. Ringstad is right - this falls short of the PUD requirements - what is the benefit to the City? Maybe the moderate home prices which is a goal of the Comp Plan. . It is not a bad plan but not sure I can reconcile this with the PUD process. Perez: . Agree with Commissioners - there is no value to the City. . Agree there has to be more work done. Work with staff. Hopefully when we see this again it will be closer to what we are looking for. Stamson: . Asked staff to read the PUD criteria for the t.v. audience. Moore read the requirements. . Agreed with Commissioners that it does not a fit for a PUD. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN08 I 406.doc 7 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 . The Commissioners look for more concrete items like saving trees, trails, parks, etc. . It is tough to build a $250,000 house in Prior Lake. Like the concept and the design is good. Like the idea of the third garage tucked in behind is a great idea. . It is getting harder and harder to build moderately price homes in this area under our development standards. Not saying PUD is the way to do it. . Like the concept of allowing a little bit smaller lot sizes with the trade offwe get reasonably priced houses. . There should be some discussion on getting a developer to come in and build a $300,000 base price home. It makes some sense. Overall it is a good development concept, although it does not meet our standard development process nor the PUD. . Do not want to turn it away - it would be a benefit to the City to build reasonably priced homes. Open Discussion with comments: Billington: . Agree with Stamson but it is a concept plan and the applicant has a ways to go with it. Work with staff and you will come to a good solution. Encourage to continue. . Sullivan noted the concept sketch does not show the berming and landscaping. . What time frame are they looking at? Sullivan said hopefully next spring. Lemke: . Agreed with everything Stamson said especially the moderate home. Just does not feel the PUD process is the way to go. . Kansier said it would be helpful to outline the benefits for a PUD. The City looks at what it would get over and above standard development. Kansier then explained the PUD benefits. Moore pointed out the applicant's lot proposals - 65 foot street widths, private streets, smaller lot areas - 7,000 square feet. Kansier said it is up to the developer to be creative with the development. The benefits do not have to be on site. The Commissioners would like to see more open space and/or additional trees and landscaping. Sullivan felt they could improve the Highway 13 corridor with some upgrades. Ringstad: . Looking for substantial benefits. The tot lot in the middle is not going to carry a lot of weight. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN08 I 406.doc 8 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 . If the applicant hasn't met the 11 criteria you might want to take that back with you. . The key word I am looking for is "substantial". A little something here and there is not going to do it. . In his own words the applicant says he needs this many lots to make it work. That falls way short of a PUD. . For face value the applicant is speaking of financial benefits, which is not part of the PUD process. This item will go to the City Council on September 5, 2006. D. 06-105 Tree Preservation Task Force presentation. Planning Director Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated August 14,2006, on file in the office of the City Planning Department. On January 18,2006, the City Council approved the formation ofa Tree Preservation Task Force. The purpose of this task force is to look at the tree preservation requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and to recommend modifications to the ordinance that will better preserve the urban forest. The mission of the task force was to review the existing ordinance, compare it with ordinances in other communities, identify shortcomings and recommend ordinance amendments. The next step is to submit these recommendations to the Planning Commission and, ultimately, the City Council. If the Council deems such action appropriate, it will initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and direct the Planning Commission to conduct the necessary public hearings. The tree preservation requirements of the Zoning Ordinance were originally adopted by the City Council in January, 1996, in an effort to preserve our urban forest but to also recognize some tree removal is inevitable. Since then, there have been some minor revisions to the ordinance. On at least 2 occasions since 1996, the Planning Commission also asked staff to review these requirements, especially as they compared to other cities' requirements; no changes were made in these cases. The ordinance proposes a mechanism intended to provide flexibility in areas identified high and moderate quality natural environments. These are specific areas identified by the Natural Resources Inventory recently completed by the City. The intent ofthis section is to offer a process that will provide maximum design flexibility, without the need for a full-fledged Planned Unit Development. This process allows the developer to modify street right-of-way and surface widths, lot areas and lot widths, and structure setbacks. Its scope is more limited than a standard Planned Unit Development in that it does not allow increased density or unit types not otherwise permitted. For example, if a property is zoned for 30 single family residential lots, this process would allow 30 single family lots, but with smaller lot areas, and narrower streets. The idea is to preserve the L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 9 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 natural environmental features. The developer would still have the option of pursuing a full PUD to allow other design flexibility. One of the questions the task force could not reach a consensus was the percentage of caliper inches that may be removed, without replacement for building pads. The task force agreed this question should be discussed by the Planning Commission and City Council. Comments from the Commissioners: Stamson: . Questioned staff's point of view in reviewing street widths and other issues, is that something the Planning Commission is going to look at? Kansier responded "Yes". . Staff would be looking at the Public Works Design Manual, Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, basically the ordinances overall. . Stamson said after reviewing a recent development that was not approved, it may appear some of our streets/cul-de-sac might be too wide for what we need. Kansier responded we probably do in some areas. There is a balancing act between public safety, public efficiency (snow plowing and street cleaning) and environmental protection. Staffhas talked internally about these issues and will be coming before you eventually. . Stamson pointed out how the Commissioners look at impervious surface and yet a cul-de-sac can take up a lot of asphalt. . Kansier said stormwater management and runoff are big issues. Staff talked about "islands" in the cul-de-sacs. Perhaps we should start allowing islands in cul-de-sacs. We're going to look at all those issues. . Kansier noted another issue to look at is the disease tree section of the ordinance. Dustin Kern, Arcon Development (representative from the developers' side) thanked Jane for her outstanding job in putting everything together. Kern felt the task force was made up of a very good cross section of people and thanked all members involved. There was a lot of give and take. It was a good method of working things out. The solution on paper is something everyone can live with. There are benefits to all. Look forward to hearing comments. Billington: . Questioned where does he come down on the caliper percent removal? Kern said there are certain things that have to be done to develop but looking at other city ordinances helped make decisions. Kyle Schroeder said he wanted to echo Dustin's comments in support of Jane. From a personal standpoint he came into the meetings with a biased opinion because of Crystal Bay. After this process, he realized he did not understand the process or the history. He also came away from this process understanding the developer has a right to build. Schroeder would like to point out the focus should be on preservation rather than L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 10 Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2006 replacement. He also felt the policy provides some sensitivity to infill-type developments. Kansier explained the Golden Pond development with the tree preservation procedures. 480 caliper inches were saved with this process as well as $80,000 in tree replacement fees. Lemke: . Praised Jane for her involvement. Lemke questioned the bare root stock deadline for May 15. Kansier said it had something to do with the tree stock itself. If trees were planted before May 15th there is a good time line for survival. Dustin said bare root trees would not be planted in the boulevards or areas in the public right of way. Staff would inspect. Kansier explained nurseries give a warranty. Another commitment for this is contracting a certified forester to do the inspections. Lemke: . Felt there were compromises from all sides including the City. In terms of narrower streets and reduced radiuses in cul-de-sacs it will be harder to plow streets in the winter but we'll get a better project out of it. Lemke said he was proud of what has been accomplished. Perez: . Questioned what the percentage would be with the public improvements and utilities. Kansier replied with a typical development about 25% to 30% of the land area is taken up with those type of things. Stamson: . Questioned the current tree replacement requirement. Kansier answered. Perez: . Felt there was enough incentive and flexibility in the ordinance for a developer. . It's a big leap forward for everyone involved. Comfortable with the 30%. Stamson: . Agreed - the people who worked on it should be commended. It is a very comprehensive ordinance. It will be great for the City. The improvement on Golden Pond made it worth while. . Agree with the 30%. . Maybe on vacant or redevelopment lots the percentage could be different. The building pads are already in place for teardowns. Could be 15%. . What about a heavy wooded lot. There wouldn't be enough room for replacement. . Overall, very impressed and a great plan for the City. L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN081406.doc 11 Planning Commission Meeting August 14,2006 Ringstad: . Thanks to Vaughn for representing the Commissioners on the Task Force, Jane and all citizen representatives involved. . It is a giant leap forward for the City. . Lean toward the 30%. Billington: . In looking at the work effort - thanks to everyone. . The results are super. . How do you satisfy all the interests on the caliper removal? It's a tough one. Given what has been discussed, I can endorse 30 inches. Will take this to City Council on September 5th. Lemke said he is leaning on 35% to include a driveway. 8. Announcements and Correspondence: There are no items on the August 28th meeting, therefore the meeting will be canceled. Stamson asked if the notice for applicants for the Planning Commissioner has been posted. Kansier said it has not been posted at this time. Met Council has accepted the 2030 Comp Plan Amendment and the hearing will be on October 11 th meeting. After that, staff will start looking at the Zoning Ordinance. Staff is keeping a list of concerns. The process will take 3 to 6 months of reviewing. 9. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Connie Carlson Recording Secretary L:\06 FILES\06 PLANNING COMMISSION\MINUTES\MN08 I 406.doc 12 PUBLIC HEARING Conducted by the Planning Commission ';"1,U'Jlli I L . o-Ql)~ The Planning Commission welcomes your comments in this matter. 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