HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 05-25PC Loading Area for Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION 05-25PC
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PARKING I LOADING AREA FOR A
FUTURE EVENT CENTER
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
The Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 27,
2005, to consider an application from The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community to allow a loading, parking, and landscaping area on property located
west of CSAH 83 and south of CSAH 42; and
Notice of the public hearing on said CUP was duly published in accordance with the
applicable Prior Lake Ordinances; and
The Planning Commission proceeded to hear all persons interested in this CUP
and persons interested were afforded the opportunity to present their views and
objections related to the CUP; and
The Planning Commission finds the CUP in harmony with both existing and
proposed development in the area surrounding the project; and
The City Council finds the proposed CUP is compatible with the stated purposes
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as they relate to conditionally permitted uses,
and further, that the proposed CUP meets the criteria for approval of CUP as
contained in Section 1108.202 of the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF PRIOR LAKE:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the following findings:
a. The use is consistent with and supportive of the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Objective 5, under the goal of Security, is to provide for conservation and protection of the
natural environment. The policies include providing adequate regulation to prevent the
development of endeavors which will create a hazard to the environment and to require
developers to retain the natural environment as much as possible. The conditions set forth in
this CUP address environmental concerns.
b. The use will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of properties
in close proximity to the conditional use.
Based on staff review, the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the community. The conditions of the approving resolution are intended
to ensure ongoing protection of the community.
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c. The use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and the Use
District in which the Conditional Use is located.
The conditions set forth in the Zoning Ordinance will be met with the issuance of the
Conditional Use Permit.
d. The use will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services, or
improvements which are either existing or proposed.
The use will not have adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services, and improvements.
During construction, the applicant will be responsible for maintaining the condition of the
adjacent roads.
e. The use will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of properties
in close proximity to the conditional use.
The use will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of properties in close
proximity.
f. The use is subject to the design and other requirements of site and landscape plans
prepared by or under the direction of a professional landscape architect, or civil
engineer registered in the State of Minnesota, approved by the City Council and
incorporated as part of the conditions imposed on the use by the City Council.
The applicant will be required to submit additional information and meet conditions as specified
in the June 13, 2005 Engineering Department memo (attached). In addition, the applicant will
be required to submit a Letter of Credit for the proposed landscaping.
g. The use is subject to drainage and utility plans prepared by a professional civil
engineer registered in the State of Minnesota which illustrate locations of city water,
city sewer, fire hydrants, manholes, power, telephone and cable lines, natural gas
mains, and other service facilities. The plans shall be included as part of the
conditions set forth in the CUP approved by the City Council.
The plans have been prepared by a civil engineer.
h. The use is subject to such other additional conditions which the City Council may find
necessary to protect the general welfare, public safety and neighborhood character.
Such additional conditions may be imposed in those situations where the other
dimensional standards, performance standards, conditions or requirements in this
Ordinance are insufficient to achieve the objectives contained in subsection 1108.202.
In these circumstances, the City Council may impose restrictions and conditions on
the CUP which are more stringent than those set forth in the Ordinance and which are
consistent with the general conditions above. The additional conditions shall be set
forth in the CUP approved by the City Council.
Additional conditions to ensure the protection of the general health, safety, and welfare of the
public are included as part of the CUP. These conditions include hours of operation, a
landscaping Letter of Credit, and the need for building permits.
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3. The CUP is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit, on a form prepared by the City and approved by the City
Attorney, is to be submitted prior to the recording of the resolution. The amount of the LOC is
for 125% of the cost of the landscaping. Bids or estimates for the required landscaping must
be submitted to the City for review and approval.
b. A building permit is required for the pedestrian underpass and the pedestrian stairways,
which will need to be engineered by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
c. Provide revised submittal material to address the Engineering Department comments dated
June 13, 2005 (attached).
d. The clean up of gravel as a result of spills or general transportation of gravel on any public
road shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
e. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (weekdays) and 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays.
f. The CUP is valid for one year, but is revocable at any time for noncompliance with any
condition contained herein. At the expiration of its one (1) year term, the property owner may
make application to the City to renew the CUP. The initial approval of this CUP does not
create any right, in law or equity, to the renewal thereof. Any renewal of the CUP is subject
to City Council approval and is to include any information as requested by City staff or the
City Council that would aid the City Council in determining whether the excavation activities
conducted pursuant to this CUP created any adverse impacts to the health, safety or welfare
of the City or its residents.
CONCLUSION
Based upon the Findings set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby grants a Conditional Use
Permit to allow grading and fill of more than 400 cubic yards. The contents of Planning Case File #05-
168 is hereby entered into and made a part of the public record and the record of the decision for this
case.
Passed and adopted this 27~ day of June, 2005~
Anthony Stamson, Commission Chair
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