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KAY KUHLMANN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
DISCUSS PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST
ASSISTANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
MARCH 15, 1993
FOR
AGENDA:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION:
The Prior Lake Planning commission requested,
Council consideration for funding a consultant
to assist with the Comprehensive Plan
adoption. This agenda item addresses that
request and presents a staff evaluation and
recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Prior Lake initiated the review of
the existing Comprehensive Plan, and
preparation for adopting a Comprehensive Plan
for the year 2010. Staff has gone through a
series of exercises to prepare the draft
Comprehensive Plan. Attached are several
documents that lead the Council through the
activities that were completed.
Supporting Document #1 is the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment Action Plan.
supporting Document #2 is one element
identified in the Action Plan. Supporting
Document #2 is dated January 26, 1990 and is
an outline of the Work Program for the
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, and a
copy of the preliminary list of community
assets and liabilities. This information went
to the Council in 1990 as part of the
discussion for the Annual Retreat.
supporting Document #3 is an outline of the
goals as established at the Council Retreat.
The goals are listed along with a listing of
objectives and a reference to where each
objective is originally identified.
Supporting Document #4
developed prior to the
is the materials
draft Comprehensive
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlDYER
Plan: the materials show the elaboration of
the objectives.
supportin9 Document #5 is the Comprehensive
Plan out11ne. The outline begins to show the
conversion of the goals and objectives (#3 and
#4) to the Comprehensive Plan draft that is
pre~ared and ready for Planning Commission
reV1ew.
The result of the work in Document #1 - #5 is
the draft Comprehensive Plan which the Council
received three weeks ago. In addition, the
draft plan incorporates objectives of several
approved documents such as: Lake Review
Committee "Water Resource Management - A Guide
For A Balanced Future": Highway l3 strip
study; Highway l3 Task Force Report: Business
Office Park study; "A Balanced Growth
Perspective"; and the results of several
Workshops and Retreats involving the city
council, Economic Development. Committee, and
Planning Commission. staff also utilizes
multiple documents from the American Planning
Association and Comprehensive Plans of other
communities to develop the Public Land
Use/Residential Land Use and Environmental
District Chapters of the Draft 2010 Plan.
The purpose in providing this information was
to give the Council the steps. involved in
preparing the Comprehensive Plan. You will
note in the materials that staff attempted to
involve a multitude of documents and
individuals to represent all the policies,
values, and studies available.
DISCUSSION:
The proposal from the Planning commission was
to hire a consultant to assist in evaluating
the Comprehensive Plan land use element. The
anticipated role of the consultant is to
assist staff in taking the comments (values)
from the public and incorporating those into
the compiled document (objectives). The role
also is to facilitate the Planning District,
night board meetings with the following:
l. Develop and implement a public awareness
program regarding objectives, date,
time, and place of night board meetings.
2.
Assist presentations to
solicit responses relative
components and objectives.
citizens to
to the plan
RECOMMENDATION:
ALTERNATIVES:
3. Develop recommendations to Planning
commission on how to incorporate night
board comments into plan.
4. Recommend for implementation strate9ies.
i.e. possible zoning/subdiv1sion
amendments to accomplish the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The comments incorporated would be those
generated through the neighborhood meetings.
The Planning Commission members represented
that their concerns were primarily with the
land use element of the report. However,
staff believes that the land use element taken
out of the context of the entire Comprehensive
Plan serves little purpose. The comments that
will be shared through the neighborhood
discussions of the other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan are just as relevant and
need to be incorporated into the document.
Staff would conclude that hiring a Planning
Consultant to help assist staff in
facilitating the comments and transferring
those into the Comprehensive Plan is certainly
a necessary function. with the limited staff
time available this is a legitimate request.
However, staff does not believe that
re-writting of the Comprehensive Plan is
necessary and would be an unjustifiable
expense.
Prior Lake City staff believes that the
Comprehensive Plan draft has been prepared
throu9h a series of discussions with staff,
Counc1l, EDC, Planning Commission, and
residents, and that it fairly re~resents the
policies, values and goals establ1shed by our
Council. The public discussion aspect of the
Comprehensive Plan implementation is an
important factor in the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan. Therefore a consultant is
recommended to help facilitate this. Staff
does not believe that the consultant should be
limited to evaluating the land use component
but should be used to implement the public
comments in each of the elements of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Prior Lake City Council has the following
alternatives.
ACTION REQUIRED:
1. Council may direct staff to hire a
consultant at an amount not to exceed
$25,000 to assist the Planning Commission
and staff in translating public comments
into the Comprehensive Plan.
2.
from the
consultant
into the
Council can deny the request
Planning Commission to hire a
to incorporate public comments
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The Council can request further
clarification from the Planning
commission members on the use of the
consultant and request the specific
proposals from a planning consultant for
a cost to be described in detail.
Motion to approve alternative #l directing
staff to hire a consultant at an amount not to
exceed $25,000 to assist the Planning
Commission and staff in translating public
comments into the comprehensive Plan.
Motion to use $25,000 from contingency Fund to
cover the consultant costs.
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"COMPAM"
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ACTION PLAN
I. Analysis of community strengths and weaknesses.
a. All department heads
b. Prior Lake 2000 Report will also be consulted
II. Develop goals and objectives from list of strengths and
weaknesses.
a. All department heads will participate
III. Present goals and objectives to City Council.
IV. Develo~ policies which will implement the goals and
object1ves.
a. This will be accomplished by all department
heads
V. Organize policies, objectives, and goals by elements of
the Comprehensive Plan.
VI.
Develop working maps
Comprehensive Plan.
Prepare preliminary draft of Comprehensive Plan.
for
all
elements
of
the
VII.
VIII.
Conduct public hearings.
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As' directed by City Manager Unmacht, Staff ~repar.d a listing of
five generally positive aspects "strengths about Prior Lake and
five generally negative aspects about Prior Lake "weaknesses".
POSITIVE ("STRENGTHS") ASPECTS
The quality of Prior Lake's roads are above average.
Recognizing that streets are a vital component in a
bedroom community and a strong maintenance program is
commendable.
The revision of the Subdivision Ordinance and resulting
preservationist attitudes are refreshing.
The lack of crime and, generally, the high quality of
life that results.
The opportunities to be a unique community.
The school system.
The Economic Development Department has accomplished
more in the past two years than in the previous ten
years.
Main Avenue may start to shape up with improvements
such as: The Amoco station, CSAH 21, and the B & D
acquisition. with improvements such as these, maybe
more businesses will be willing to either start or
relocate in downtown Prior Lake. Acquisition of the B &
D Bar should be the next priority.
Our volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is highly
regarded by both our community and other communities as
well.
support and unity for the
Prior Lake 2000
In general, individual pride is good concerning the
maintenance of property.
By living in Prior Lake one is close enough to the
"metro area" but perceived still far enough away to
maintain the "out state" atmosphere.
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Prior Lake's number one strength is its people. People
in this community care enough to want to change their
community for the better. This is evident in the
number of people that are involved in citizen task
forces (Highway 13 Task Force, Prior Lake 2000) and the
high percentage of people who return surveys.
Prior Lake is also a beautiful community. It has
environment of wonderful natural amenities, i.e.
lake and rolling countryside. The feeling one has
coming into Prior Lake or driving through
neighborhoods is quite, resort like living. This
real strength and should be promoted.
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Prior Lake offers a good level of services to its
residents. Few complaints regarding police, fire,
snowplowing, arise. I also believe the staff at Prior
Lake are professional, dedicated and true public
servants. Prior Lake employees provide good services to
Prior Lake residents in a friendly, conscientious
manner.
The Prior Lake image has been poor for many years.
Fortunately, City staff and the city Council recognize
this as a problem and are trying to change our image.
If acknowledging a problem Is the first step toward
solving it, we are on the road to solving the problem.
A concentrated effort over many years is the only way we
will be able to live down our past. The hiring of new
employees who have a positive attitude and/or desire to
a~proach their job in an innovative and creative manner
w1ll further our image building campaign.
Finally, I think Prior Lake is literally pulling it all
together. The City is at a stage where it has survived
those rough adolescent ~ears and is preparing for its
developmental years. C1ty Staff' and the Council are
aware of the many issues that are before us and are
pre~aring key ~olicies and procedures to guide our
act1ons. The C1ty Council has truly done a lot for this
City by reviewing major documents and taking on big
issues.
Recreational opportunities are a community attraction.
Optimum community size. Small enou9h to be
as a living location yet ideally s1tuated in
to the variety of activities offered by
cities.
staff experience, stability and cohesiveness affords
the community an excellent level of services.
City environment represents a well balanced mix of open
space and development.
appealing
proximity
the Twin
Prime condition of housing stock.
General work environment
Benefit for employees
Good equipment
citizen support
Council support
The exlstlnq Staff on the whole are excellent.
are dedicated and loyal employees.
The City of Prior Lake has excellent growth potential
and continues to bring in a mix of new residents.
The City has the basis for an excellent park system.
Development dollars are necessary to complete the
system.
They
As opposed to other communities, the City of Prior Lake
is in sound financial shape.
Excellent community
in local government.
involvement
and
participation
NEGATIVE ("WEAKNESSES") ASPECTS
There is an apparent lack of knowledge and
understanding by decision makers relative to bedroom
communities such as Prior Lake. This has resulted in
fragmentation and decentralization of the business
community.
Prior Lake has limited resources which are spread too
thin to accomplish the various projects which have
been formally and informally adopted. This lack of
prioritizing and direction makes it difficult to
evaluate proposals. There appears to be a hesitation
to commit to specific long range goals and objectives.
As a result, we tend to deal with crisis after crisis
on many fronts, for want of too much with too little
for too few.
currently there are too many loose ends such as
Road system, RFP, Highway l3, Comprehensive
Amendment, industrial study, downtown plan,
objectives, road construction priorities, etc.
The lack of interest in developing a heart and soul
the city.
Generally, the poor access to our parks and lakes is
de~ressing. It produces sterile, lifeless
ne1ghborhoods with little family unit interaction.
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All of our Councilmembers are lakeshore owners.
Opinions, as a result of this, do not always reflect a
community-wide base for decision making regarding the
lake.
The community identitf is the "lake". The draw to the
lake is greatly dimin1shed when the majority of the
community cannot use the lake. Many native inhabitants
of Prior Lake feel that they can no longer enjoy the
lake as they once did.
The business community, in general, does not promote
itself in a positive wal. This varies from a lack of
pride in exterior bu lding maintenance to a poor
attitude towards customer service. Why would a new
business want to locate in an area like Main Avenue?
The business community doesn't provide enough
variety of businesses to draw people to come to
area to shop. Therefore, the people living in
Lake shop elsewhere and do not support their
merchants or even local community events.
of a
this
Prior
local
The industrial/commercial area of Prior Lake does not
exist. There is no community identity. It is very
difficult to draw new businesses when none has existed
in the past. As a result, there is a lack of jobs in
Prior Lake. The Economic Development Department has
major hurdles to jump to overcome this. Has an
"IN-DEPTH STUDY" been done to determine the negative and
~ositive factors of an industrial/commercial development
1n Prior Lake?
The affluent nature of the community has resulted in
poor values. "I've got mine, so the heck with you!"
attitude exists. This affluency is reflected even down
to the children in this community and has resulted in
very poor values in their wants and needs. There is no
respect for individual or public property.
Prior Lake's image and our attempts to address this
problem was listed as a strength. However, because of
the magnitude of the problem, it should remain our
number one weakness. The City needs to take on a new
personality, a positive, energetic, youthful
personality. As it is now, we are constantly reminded
of the sins of our predecessors and accused of not
caring about the local business owner.
Prior Lake's downtown remains a major weakness. The
controversy of whether or not it can respond to an
investment of public/private dollars remains to be seen.
However, the small infrastructure investments the City
has made with parking lot pavings and the proposed park
will go a long way to further our commitment to downtown
Prior Lake and the small business owner.
Despite the fact that the City has good people who are
willing to participate and communicate, we need to work
harder and more diligently on promoting citizen-to-Staff
and citizen-to-Counc1l communication. The first step
was taken years ago by hosting neighborhood meetings and
establishing task forces. Subsequent steps have been
taken through the distribution of the City Newsletter,
Notes and Updates, and the Critique cards. All of these
formats are fine, but we are communicating and striving
to improve our effectiveness. .
Tenuous political harmony.
Lack of diversified tax base.
Inadequate river crossing bridge.
Taxpayer subsidy of Indian Reservation services.
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The presence of the lake alone serves as a divisive
influence within the Citr contributing to physical plant
cost inefficiency as wel as problematic use of the
waters by lakeshore owners versus off-shore property
owners.
staff should be more involved in policy development.
More openness.
Office space.
Staff should be included in retreats.
Maintenance/park workers should have uniforms and
nametags. Trucks and equipment should all be the same
color. This would represent the City in a professional
manner.
There is a poor working relationship with the school
district.
Prior Lake is a bedroom community with a narrow tax
base. Very little commercial/industrial to assist with
taxes.
Due to rapid growth, Prior Lake suffers because of lack
of dollars to maintain physical plant as well as
keeping up with support staff.
currently, the Council is not very cohesive as a unit,
which results in more staff effort to complete tasks.
Prior Lake needs a better trans~ortation system.
Highway 13 will not bring in new bus1ness or industry
because of the two lane highway and 45 mph speed limit.
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"PROCES"
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
WORK PROGRAM
January 26, 1990
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment process is one which involves
each department and policy making group within the Citr of Prior
Lake. Each department head will be responsible to partlcipate in
the process by contributing ideas, completing work assignments in
a timely manner and by being involved in the education and
hearing process which will result in a revised Comprehensive
Plan.
The proposal is to initiate a series of staff meetings in order
to establish direction for the amendment process. The department
meetings must be scheduled and attended by everyone in order to
be effective. Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to approximately
lO:30 a.m. are the proposed meeting times for Comprehensive Plan
Workshops. An agenda will be ~repared for each meeting and staff
members will receive direct10n concerning work which should be
prepared prior to each workshop. The following schedule is
provided for the month of February.
2/8/90
Staff meeting to brainstorm on community strengths
and weaknesses herein referred to as assets and
liabilities.
staff meeting to review inventory of community
assets and liabilities and define goals and
objectives relative to the list of defined assets
and liabilities.
staff meeting to formalize preliminarr list of
community goals and objectives which wlll provide
the basis for future Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
1/25/90
2/l/90
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Present ~reliminary list of community assets and
liabilit1es along with proposed goals and
objectives to the City council for discussion and
direction.
Future meetings and research will be de~endent upon the outcome
of the City Council discussion. The objective is for the Council
to give staff direction to: continue the process based on the
objectives established to date: undertake additional study of
community issues: research particular issues of interest or
establish a different direction and approach for the amendment
process.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP 2/l/90
WORK SCHEDULE
The attached list of Community Assets and Community Liabilities
is a synthesis of information generated at the first Workshop
meeting held on Thursday January 25, 1990. Each individual is
responsible to review the list and add or change items based on
personal and departmental perceptions.
The objective for the meeting scheduled for 2/1/90 at 9:00 a.m.
is to be prepared to finalize the Assets and Liabilities lists
and be9in to develo~ goals and objectives to maximize the assets
and m1nimize the llabilities. The attached "Community Goals and
Objectives" sheets should provide each individual with a basis to
formulate 90als and ob~ectives. The information will be
discussed 1n brainstorm1ng sessions scheduled to be held on 2/1
and 2/8/90.
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COMMUNITY ASSETS - PRELIMINARY LIST
1. PRIOR LAKE CONTAINS A MULTITUDE OF NATURAL AMENITIES
a. Lakes b. Topography c. Forest d. Wetlands
e. Agricultural Land f. Wildlife/Fishin9/Waterfowl
2. PRIOR LAKE OFFERS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC AMENITIES
a. Beaches b. Parks c. picnic Areas d. Boat Access
e. Clean Environment f. 21 corridor/hiking path &
planting program g. Active Recreation Areas
3. THE LAKES OF PRIOR AND SPRING LAKE PROVIDE A COMMON SENSE OF
PLACE AND A UNIFYING FORCE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED IN AN EFFICIENT
MANNER IN THAT GROWTH HAS OCCURRED IN AN ORDERLY PROGRESSION.
5. PRIOR LAKE CONTAINS AN ABUNDANCE OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN AND
AROUND ITS ENVIRONS WHICH PROVIDE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES.
6. THE CITY HAS A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DIVERSE VALUE
SYSTEMS - ITS HISTORY CAN BE TRACED TO PRE HISTORIC NATIVE
AMERICANS WHO LEFT BEHIND EFFIGY MOUNDS.
7. REGIONAL LOCATION OF PRIOR LAKE FOSTERS COMMUNICATION WITH
CENTRAL CITIES AND THE ABILITY TO GROW IN A SUBURBAN
ENVIRONMENT.
a. Residents have access to regional facilities and
employment centers without any of the drawbacks that
development in the cities provides.
8. GOOD QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND AN AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD
REGIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING TRUNK HIGHWAY l3, 169 BYPASS
AND BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE.
9. PROXIMITY TO NEW RIVER CROSSING AT BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE.
10. MAJORITY OF CITY HOUSING STOCK IS RELATIVELY NEW. OLDER
STRUCTURES ARE REMODELED OR REMOVED BECAUSE OF REAL ESTATE
VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAKE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES IN
THE COMMUNITY.
1l. NEIGHBORHOOD AFFILIATIONS ARE STRONG WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
12. THE CITY HAS AN ABUNDANCE OF CONVENIENCE BUSINESS WHICH
ADEQUATELY SERVES THE POPULATION.
l3. CITIZENS BECOME INVOLVED IN ISSUES AND ARE WILLING TO
PARTICIPATE IN THEIR RESOLUTION. IN ADDITION, COMMUNITY
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ARE RELATIVELY STRONG.
14. PRIOR LAKE PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PEOPLE FEEL SAFE
AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IS GOOD.
15. THE CITY OFFERS A FULL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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COMMUNITY LIABILITIES - PRELIMINARY LIST
1. PRIOR LAKE IS A FRAGMENTED COMMUNITY BY LAKE, NEIGHBORHOODS,
INCOME, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK AND POOR NEIGHBORHOOD
LINKAGES. THE LAKE RESOURCE IS UNEQUALLY ALLOCATED TO THOSE
WHO LIVE ON THE LAKE AND NON LAKE OWNERS HAVE LIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES TO USE THE "COMMUNITY RESOURCE".
2. CITY RESIDENTS HAVE NO SHARED HISTORY OR CONTINUITY WITH THE
COMMUNITY'S PAST.
3. LAKE FLUCTUATION IS A DETRIMENT TO POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMAGE.
4 . PRIOR LAKE HAS NO VITAL DOWNTOWN. THE TOWN CENTER ON MAIN
STREET IS A BLIGHTED AREA OF THE COMMUNITY. THE DOWNTOWN IS
UNINVITING, COLD, UNATTRACTIVE, AND WITHOUT CONVENIENT
PARKING AND ACCESS.
5. THERE IS A LACK OF DEVELOPED PUBLIC SOCIAL SPACE FOR FACE TO
FACE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY FESTIVALS.
6. THE COMMUNITY DOES NOT SUPPORT BUSINESS ACTIVITY BEYOND
NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE WHICH RESULTS IN A NARROW TAX BASE.
7. THE CITY DOES NOT FUNCTION AS A FREE STANDING GROWTH CENTER.
THERE ARE LIMITED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS.
8. TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS INCLUDE POOR REGIONAL ACCESS AND
CONFLICTING USES OF TRUNK HIGHWAY l3 WHICH IS CURRENTLY
APPROACHING ITS DESIGNED CAPACITY.
9. THE COMMUNITY HAS EXPERIENCED RAPID GROWTH WHICH HAS OUTPACED
ITS FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ADEQUATE SUPPORT
SERVICES.
10. THERE HAS BEEN A LACK OF COMMITMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN. COMMUNITY DIRECTION HAS BECOME A REACTION TO SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS.
11. CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES HAVE A POOR IMAGE WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY. COORDINATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROVIDED
IS POOR.
12. THERE IS NO APPARENT COMMITTMENT TO IMPLEMENT SHARED
OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES AMONG CITY RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC
AGENCIES.
13. WHILE THE LAKE PROVIDES A FOCUS, LITTLE HAS BEEN TO MANAGE
THE RESOURCE FOR FUTURE USE BY THE COMMUNITY.
14. WHILE RESIDENTS RESPOND TO SPECIFIC ISSUES, THERE IS A LACK
OF INTEREST UNLESS THE ISSUE DIRECTLY AFFECTS PERSONAL
FINANCES.
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"COMPLN"
DRAFT 4-4-90
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ENVIRONMENT
GOAL 1: PRESERVE NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES.
Objectives:
PL 2000 a.
To preserve for the use of the public, prominent,
visual natural resources which identify and
represent the Prior Lake's quality and allure.
Develop and implement a community wide natural
resource conservation program.
Establish a density of one unit per forty acres in
the rural service district and development
standards designed to protect existing terrain,
steep slopes< floodways, habitat areas, and ridge
lines to min1mize visual impacts.
d. Maintain an open space environment around the
perimeter of the citf to serve as a buffer from
urbanizing surround1ng areas. At a minimum,
establish significant natural and o~en space areas
at major entry and approaches to Pr10r Lake.
PL 2000 b.
Retreat c.
e. Promote the incorporation of significant views and
vistas in the design of subdivisions or
development.
GOAL 2: MANDATE THE LAKE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO ANALYZE THE USE OF
PL 2000 THE LAKE PLUS ITS PROBLEMS AND PURPOSES.
Objectives:
a. Amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt the findings
and recommendations of the committee.
GOAL 3: SUPPORT AGRICULTURE WHILE PLANNING FOR POSSIBLE LAND
TRANSITION TO URBAN USES.
Objectives:
a. Maintain low density residential land use with
a~propriate zoning designations that are compatible
w1th preserving agricultural productivity.
b. Foster the Agricultural Preserve option within
agricultural areas which limits density to one unit
per forty acres.
LAND USE:
GOAL 4: ADOPT SOUND LAND USE POLICIES TO PLAN AND MANAGE GROWTH.
Obiectives:
Adopt policies encouraging
development which will
neighborhoods.
b. Allow development to occur only when facilities and
services are available to the area where the
development is proposed.
a.
compatible
improve
in-fill
existing
c. Coordinate City and township land use planning and
development to protect the goals and objectives of
the general plan.
d. Provide separation between the different land uses
even different density of housing classifications,
by the use of natural open spaces, major and minor
collector streets, landscape buffers or other
significant natural features.
e. continue to improve relations with the Mdewakanton
sioux community. Establish a forum where common
land use and transportation issues can be aired and
resolved.
f. Recognize the sovereignty of the Mdewakanton sioux
Community and its interdependence with the City of
Prior Lake. Aggressively develop land use
alternatives for land located adjacent to both
governments shared boundary.
GOAL 5: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS
Obiectives:
a. Limit the conversion of residential uses to higher
residential uses or to non-residential uses.
Require effective buffers and mitigation measures
through Conditional Use Permits when higher density
or non-residential uses are proposed.
b. Establish land use designation which reflect the
character of existing neighborhoods.
PL 2000 c.
Encourage property maintenance programs through
public education and perform strict code
enforcement activities.
d. Promote vehicular and pedestrian access to all
neighborhoods.
PL 2000 e. Promote pedestrian access to all schools, shopping
centers and pUblic areas.
PL 2000 f. Encourage the development and interaction of
neighborhood associations.
g.
Require preservation and public
neighborhood natural features.
Promote conditions which establish community pride
through existing neighborhoods.
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PL 2000 h.
GOAL 6: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Ob;ectives:
a. Promote continuity in the development of Prior
Lake.
b. Establish ~laces and opportunities for face to face
relationsh1ps.
Discourage individual nei9hborhood identity
sharing of important commun1ty resources.
d. Promote Prior Lake's heritage.
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e. Promote and develop opportunities where citizens
can share activities.
f. Establish the downtown and County Road 2l from Main
Avenue to the Wagon Bridge, one of the focal points
of the community. Establish this focal point both
physically and verbally such as "Heart of the
City" or "Prior Lake Parkway."
GOAL 7: CREATE AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING COMMUNITY
Ob;ectives:
a. Establish consistent landscapin9 guidelines for all
public, commercial, and industr1al districts.
b. Develop a system of open space corridors and trails
throughout the city.
Retreat c.
Allocate a percentage, to be determined of the cost
City initiated capital improvement projects for the
arts.
Maintain the City-Country atmosphere.
PL 2000 d.
GOAL 8: PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS
Obiectives:
Establish service protection levels which
maintained within new development without
affecting service levels for
developments.
b. Establish grading standards which control surface
runoff associated with new development while
preserving natural resources.
will be
adversely
existing
a.
Retreat c.
Adopt standards which improve but at a minimum
maintain current water quality.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 9: CREATE A VITAL TOWN CENTER
Obiectives:
a.
Encourage activities that traditionally locate in a
pedestrian oriented town center area, including
offices, restaurants, and specialty retail shops.
PL 2000 b.
Implement Town Center Revitalization
adoption of a specific plan.
c. Promote residential redevelopment within the town
center to enhance revitalization effort.
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d. Create Lakefront Park-Town Center link to create
and foster a unique business environment.
e. Create a linkeage from HWY 13 to the Wagon Bridge
which encourages social interaction and links the
business community with the lake.
GOAL lO:
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a. Support rehabilitation or recycling of declining
commercial and industrial areas.
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including commercial, industrial, and office land
use.
c. Evaluate industrial zoning classifications and
development standards to restrict encroachment of
commercial uses in industrial areas.
PL 2000 d. Investigate lakeshore commercial and recreational
development.
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e.
Discourage strip-type commercial development which
generates poor traffic and pedestrian movement.
Develop neighborhood activity centers which provide
locations for such uses as convenient shopping, day
care facilities, fire stations, recreation, and
other private and public convenient uses.
Provide adequate green space and landscape buffers
around commercial areas.
f.
BUSINESS - OFFICE PARK
GOAL ll: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE CURRENTLY IN
PROGRESS INDUSTRIAL STUDY.
HOUSING
GOAL l2: PROVIDE A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INCOME
GROUPS
Objectives:
a. Establish and maintain a current housing needs
assessment.
Establish strategies for moderate
elderly housing opportunities.
c. Initiate support for housing rehabilitation.
b.
income
and
d. Promote well planned and well designed affordable
housing.
e. Encourage the development of financial programs to
assist single parent households.
QUALITY OF LIFE
GOAL 13: PROVIDE CONTINUED COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A
HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE c/ J..#I'oll IIU'~ I ri?l~<-
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a. Adopt standards to guide the development of
community wide and neighborhood facilities plans.
b.
c.
Continue to support public and privately operated
community service programs to serve the entire
community.
Provide incentives for development to provide
facilities which exceed minimum standards and
correct existing deficiencies.
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL 14: IMPROVE CIRCULATION AND SAFETY FOR
PEDESTRIANS
VEHICLES
AND
PL 2000 a.
Objectives:
Establish feasible levels of service for
intersections and street segments which will be
incorporated into facilities plans.
Enhance carrying capacity of existing streets and
intersections in the urban area through
transportation management systems and coordination
of improvements through the overall capital
improvement program.
c. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety through the
installation or improvement of sidewalks, a trail
system in coordination with existing and proposed
open space and intersection controls.
b.
d. Improve the community's abbility to enjoy natural
scenic resources of Prior Lake.
PL 2000 e.
PL 2000 f.
g.
continue the local overlay and road reconstruction
program.
Actively support the Scott County Transportation
Coalition and promote a major river crossing.
Encourage Scott County to implement their capital
improvement program.
h. Adopt the HWY l3 Business Strip plan.
GOAL 15: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE HWY l3 TASK
FORCE
GOAL 16: IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Obiectives:
a. Establish stringent and consistent objective
criteria which must be met before the Comprehensive
Plan can be amended.
b. Revise zoning, grading, and subdivision ordinances
and adopt other ordinances including the
requirement of facilities plans which will
implement the goals and objectives of the
comprehensive Plan.
c.
Ado~t performance criteria
ord1nances to ensure land
environmental protection
improvement.
within appro~riate
use compatib1lity,
and neighborhood
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GOAL l: PRESERVE NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES
OBJECTIVE (e):
Promote the incorporation of
views and vistas in the
subdivisions.
si9nificant
des1gn of
(Seattle ordinance View Corridors)
L
View corridors shall be provided for uses and developments in
the community as identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
When a view corridor is required the following provisions
shall apply:
A view corridor or corridors of not less
of the width of the lot indicated
standards for the applicable zoning
provided and maintained.
structures may be located in view corridors if the slope of
the lot permits full, unobstructed view of the water over the
structure.
than the percentage
in the development
district shall be
Unless provided otherwise in this chapter, parkin gfor motor
vehicles shall not be located in view corridors except when
the parking is required for a water dependent use and no
reasonable alternative exists; or the area of the lot where
the parking would be located is four or more feet below
street level. Removal of existing landscaping shall not be
required.
The Director may waive or modify the view corridor
requirements if it is determined that the intent to preserve
views cannot be met by a strict application of the
requirements or one of the following conditions applies:
There is no available clear view of the water form the
street: Existing development or topography effectively blocks
any possible views from the street or the shape of the lot or
topography is unusual or irregular.
In making the determination of whether to modify the
requirement, the director shall consider the following
factors: The direction of predominant views of the water:
the extent of existing public view corridors, such as parks
or street ends in the immediate vicinity; the availability of
actual views of the water and the potential of the lot for
providing those views from the street; the percent of the
lot which would be devoted to view corridor if the
requirements were strictly applied; extreme irregularity in
the shape of the lot or the shoreline topography which
precludes effective application of the requirements; and the
purpose of the environment in which the development is
located, to determine whether the primary objective of the
environment is water dependent uses or public access views.
Fences, freestanding walls, and other structures normallr
accessorr to residences may be located in the residentia
setback f views of adjacent residents are not obscured.
When a view corridor is required, it shall be provided
accordin9 to the development standards set forth in Section
US1ng the following measurement techniques:
The width of the view corridor or corridors shall be
determined by calculating the required percent of the width
of the lot at the street or upland lot line.
The view corridor or corridors shall be in the direction of
the predominant view of the water and, when top09raphically
possible, generally parallel to existing view corr1dors.
When a lot is bounded by more than one street, the Director
shall determine which street front shall be used for the view
corridor calculation: the determination shall be based on
consideration of the relative amounts of traffic on each of
the streets, the direction of the predominant view of the
water and the availability of actual views of the water.
(Wilmington Delaware Ord.)
View Enhancement: The maintenance of an improvement in views
from water resources is encouraged: specifically encouraged are
scenic vistas, especially those designated on the
map.
(PAS Urban Waterfront Analysis)
Shoreline element of Comprehensive Plan should consider:
l. Conservation element for the preservation of the natural
shoreline resources, considering such characteristics as
scenic vistas, parkways, estuarine areas for fish and
wildlife protection, beaches and other valuable natural or
aesthetic features.
2. Historical/cultural element for protection and restoration of
sites and areas having historic cultural, educational or
scientific values.
3. In the comprehensive plan, priority should be given to
planning for ~ublic visual and ~hysical access to water in
the urban env1ronment. IdentifY1ng needs and planning for
the acquisition of urban land for permanent pUblic access to
the water in the urban environment should be accomplished in
the comprehensive plan. To enhance waterfront and ensure
maximum public use, commercial and industrial facilities
should be designed to permit pedestrian waterfront
activities. Where practicable, various access points ought
to be linked to non motorized transportation routes, such as
bicycle and hiking paths. The comprehensive plan should
identify where access will be most useful! demonstrate how
private efforts can tie into public proJects, specify how
various private developments can be linked together, and or
used as a basis to decide areas where specific standards are
. .
required.
(PAS Urban Waterfront Analysis)
Design standards that relate to height, bulk, setback and view
corridors should be explicit in the master program. Other design
standards do not need to be. Any flexibility in height and bulk
requirements should be stated with specific provisions(eg. height
can be increased to x feet in zone A if approved by the council
providing no views from residences or public view points are
blocked and 6' of setback along the waterfront is provided for
every 10' of height over 35')
DESIGN STANDARDS: (Wilmington, Delaware)
This standard is meant to encourage: attractive rehabilitation of
buildings: use of current "state-of-the-art" techniques in the
architectural treatment of all types of buildings and/or
architectural innovation; and site treatment that compliments the
river and existing adjacent buildings. To these ends the
following approaches are recommended. (l) The use of unfinished
common concrete block or cinder block or corrugated panel as the
main facing material for exterior walls is discouraged. (2) The
proposed fencing should not limit access to the waterfront,
except where necessary for safety or security. Fencing material
should compliment surrounding architectural materials. (3) To
the extent feasible, underground placement of telephone and
electrical lines will be encouraged and reviewed favorably.
WATER EDGE ENHANCEMENT (Wilmington, Delaware)
In order
shorelines
enjoyment
definition
to protect and enhance the aesthetic qualities of
of waters and to provide for passive public use
of the waters edge, provisions for landscaping,
of the shoreline edges are encouraged.
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GOAL 2: LAKE REVIEW COMMITTEE (IMPROVE
RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY)
(SEATTLE ORDINANCE - STANDARDS FOR REGULATED PUBLIC ACCESS)
ACCESS
TO
WATER
1. Public access to the waters of Prior Lake shall be a
physical improvement in the form of anyone or a combination
of the following: walkway, bikeway, corridor, viewpoint,
park, deck, observation deck, pier, boat-launching ramp, or
other areas serving as a means of view and/or physical
approach to public waters for the public. Public access may
also include, but not be limited to, interpretive centers and
displays explaining local historical events or places.
2. The minimum regulated public access shall consist of an
improved walkway at least five feet wide on an easement ten
feet wide, leading from a street or from a public walkway
directly to a waterfront use area or to an area on the
property from which the water and water activities can be
observed. There shall be no significant obstruction of the
view from this viewpoint.
3. Maintenance of the public access shall be the responsibility
of the owner or developer.
4. The Parks Director shall review the type, design, and
location of public access to insure development of a public
place meetin9 the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The
following cr1teria shall be considered in determining what
constitutes adequate public access on a specific site:
The location of the access on the lot shall be chosen to:
a. Maximize the public nature of the access by locating
adjacent to other public areas including street-ends,
waterways, parks, other public access and connecting
trails;
b. Maximize views of the water and sun exposure: and
c.
Minimize intrusion of privacy for both site users
public access users by avoid1ng locations adjacent
windows and or outdoor private open spaces or
screening or other separation techniques.
and
to
by
Public amenities appropriate to the usage of the public
access space such as benches, picnic tables, public docks and
sufficient public parking to serve the users shall be
selected and placed to ensure a usable and comfortable public
area.
Regulated public access may be limited as to hours of
availabilit~ and types of activities permitted. However,
24-hour ava~lability is preferable and the access must be
available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis.
All public access points shall be provided through an
easement, covenant or similar legal agreement recorded with
the Scott County Recorder's Office.
(Wilmington, Deleware) In order to assure access to
waterwars for recreational purposes and to protect the
aesthet1c qualities of the waterfront, prov1s10ns for the
dedication of public access easements or scenic easements in
the location and with the dimensions indicated in
are encouraged.
A comprehensive development plan for the entire project shall
be submitted with the development proposal. The plan shall
include all project components intended, plans for the ~ublic
access and a development schedule. The level of deta~l of
the plans for the public access shall be equal to that of the
project proposal.
A minimum of one
each
access standards
plan approved by
required for the
public access site
lineal feet of
are met elsewhere as
the City Councilor
development.
shall be provided for
shoreline unless public
part of a public access
public access is not
The public access area shall provide the public with visual
and ~hysical access to the shoreline area. Preference shall
be g1ven to perimeter access which provides maximum exposure
to the land and surrounding activity.
Interpretive features such as displays or special viewing
equipment shall be incorporated in public access areas.
A public access walkway should be ~rovided along the entire
width of the shoreline and along V1ews of the water and or
any other significant shoreline element.
(APA Zoning Initiative)
Walking paths must be at ground level,
surface suitable for walking, such as
concrete. Dirt or gravel is not suitable.
finished
pavers,
with
wood
a
or
(APA Zoning Initiative)
The water resources in Prior Lake are the center and
principal attraction of the town. All site development
proposals should utilize and promote the intrinsic properties
of water resources within the community. Developments should
provide ~edestrian access to the water and Town Center. Both
resident1al and business uses should provide outdoor open
space on the water. Site design and landscape should be
attractively and carefully planned. There should be
continuity of design adjacent to water features. However,
freedom for creative design is encouraged and direct
imitation is discouraged. Energy conservat10n is encouraged.
The combination of solar orientation and waterfront
orientation is encouraged. Adverse impact on neighboring
site development is discouraged. It is the intent to limit
incompatible uses on adjacent properties.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
A successful public access plan should ideall! contain the
following elements and should incorporate pub! c improvements
such as trails and parks and regulatory requirements and
standards for private developments.
1.
2.
Relation of route to transportation system
Relation of pathways to land uses and development
patterns
Districts of differing access requirements (e.9.
districts where shoreline access is required, where 1t
can be a substitute for water-dependent uses, where it
is not necessary etc.. type of access required.
Identification of s~ecial opportunities
Relation to recreat10nal facilities parks, etc
Desi9n and signage standards
PUbllc/Private implementation strategy
Safety criteria
3.
The comprehensive plan should set definite standards for the
design of the access which should cover: Connection to
public R.O.W.; hours and restrictions to access; legal
mechanism for insuring that access will be maintained:
signage; connection to pedestrian or bike trail; requirements
for s1te enhancements such as seating, landscaping, viewing
~latforms, opportunity to reach the water's edge, lighting,
lnterpretive displays etc...
Suggestions for implementin9 access objectives are as
follows: view towers, per1dscopes and grade separated
platforms are useful in providing views of water related
activities. Interpretive displays explaining what is seen is
also an attractive feature. Such viewpoints are considered
viable alternatives to trails or paths into certain sites.
(Zeidman Waterfront Planning)
Determine any potential for regional linkage of pathways or
waterfront developments to other centers. Waterway development
may be oriented to residents of or visitors to neighboring
cities.
"COMP3B"
GOAL 3: SUPPORT AGRICULTURE WHILE PLANNING FOR POSSIBLE LAND
TRANSITION TO URBAN USES.
Objectives:
a. Maintain low density residential land use of one
unit per forty acres in the rural service area with
a~propriate zoning designations that are compatible
w1th preserving agricultural productivity.
b. Foster the Agricultural Preserve option within
agricultural areas which limits density to one unit
per forty acres.
c. Protect prime agricultural lands from incompatible
and preemptive patterns of development by
institutin9 a 1 per 40 development standard in the
rural serv1ce area.
**** LAND USE: ****
GOAL 4: ADOPT SOUND LAND USE POLICIES TO PLAN AND MANAGE GROWTH.
The Comprehensive Plan arranges major land use to preserve the
inte9rity of residential neighborhoods as well as economic
viab1lity of commercial and industrial areas. The plan presents
land use policies in terms of broad categories which indicate the
preferred land use. The intent of land use policies and the Land
Use Plan is to implement the Goals and Objectives developed as
the first step in this planning process. The policies herein
foster Prior Lake's role as an urban center by stressing
revitalization of the Town Center, the promotion of economic
development by focusing upon planned industrial sites, and the
concentration of high intensity activities along the Highway 13
Business Strip. The policies further a "small town" character
through the preservation of existing neighborhoods and a
recognition of the communities natural setting.
Objectives:
Adopt policies encouraging
development which will
neighborhoods.
b. Allow development to occur only when facilities and
services are available to the area where the
development is proposed.
a.
compatible
improve
in-fill
existing
1. Prior to any major extensions of service or
utilities to accommodate land use changes,
both public facility and environmental
implications shall be thoroughly reviewed and
any necessary mitigation measures
implemented. .
2. The City shall adopt the Land Use Plan showing
the arrangement of projected land use for the
year 2010.
c. Coordinate City and township land use planning and
development to protect the goals and objectives of
the general plan.
d. Provide separation between the different land uses
even different density of housing classifications,
by the use of natural open spaces, major and minor
collector streets, landscape buffers or other
significant natural features.
e. Continue to improve relatio~s with the Mdewakanton
Sioux Community. Establish a forum where common
land use and transportation issues can be aired and
resolved.
f. Recognize the sovereignty of the Mdewakanton sioux
Community and its interdependence with the City of
Prior Lake. Aggressively develop land use
alternatives for land located adjacent to both
governments shared boundary.
GOAL 5: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS
QBjectives:
a. Limit the conversion of residential uses to higher
residential uses or to non-residential uses.
Require effective buffers and mitigation measures
through Conditional Use Permits when higher density
or non-residential uses are proposed.
1. The City shall maintain its single family
residential development pattern, except along
the Highwaf 13 Business strip and around the
planned 1ndustrial sites where higher
densities are more appropriate.
2. New Development should serve to reinforce the
present development pattern of high intensity
development along the Highway l3 Business
stri~ and lower intensity development in
adjo1ning neighborhoods.
3. Residential neighborhoods shall be protected
from encroachment by incompatible activities
or land use which ma~ have a negative impact
on the residential llving environment.
4. A land use plan will be developed for Central
Neighborhoods that will address the following
objectives:
Preserve the single family residential
character by discouraging demolition of
existing structures and replacing them with
multiple family units.
Establish a density range where maximum
densities can be attained only through lot
consolidation.
b. Establish land use designation which reflect the
character of existing neighborhoods.
1.
six residential density categories are
established to provide the City with a range
of building intensities. Proposed development
shall not exceed the densities shown on the
Land Use Plan.
RURAL This classification is applied to the
areas that are not intended to receive urban
services. Development in this area is limited
to one residential unit per quarter section.
Water supply shall be from individual wells
1)
6)
2)
and septic systems may be permitted provided
that they do not adversely affect ground
water. The land area included in this
classification is considered to be
agricultural but only as an interim use until
additional urban development can be
justified.
SUBURBAN This classification is characterized
by single family homes at an average density
of 3.5 units per acre. Most nelghborhoods
within Prior Lake have been developed with
single family detached units or relatively
large lots. Within environmentally sensitive
areas lower densities may be required.
URBAN I Detached single family homes
adjoining the Town Center and extending
southwest toward the lake at densities
approaching 5.5 units per acre constitute this
medium density category. The minimum lot size
shall be 6000 square feet per unit except a
density reduction will be necessary in
environmentally sensitive areas.
URBAN II This classification would allow up
to 12 dwelling units per gross acre ranging
from single family units to fourplexes.
Buildin~ intensity at the hi9her end of the
range w1ll be appropriate adJoining parks and
other open space, along major thoroughfares
and near shopping and entertainment centers.
The development permitted can serve to buffer
low density housin9 from higher density uses
and business activ1ties with greater traffic
and noise levels.
3)
4)
5)
URBAN III This residential category is
typified by low rise townhouses and apartment
buildings. It will allow up to 18 dwelling
units ~r acre and is appropriate close to
commun1tI facilities and employment
opportun ties. It should be used to buffer
business areas from low density housing
areas.
URBAN IV This catego~ is the highest density
that will encouraged wlthin Prior Lake. It is
designed to accommodate up to 50 dwelling
units per acre and characterized by apartment
buildings up to three stories in height. It
is appropriate adjoining the major business
clusters along the Highway 13 Business
It is looked upon as an opportunity to
both potential customers and employees
to live near the center of activity.
c. Encourage property maintenance programs through
public education and perform strict code
enforcement activities.
strip.
provide
a place
d. Promote vehicular and pedestrian access to all
neighborhoods.
e. Promote pedestrian access to all schools, shopping
centers and public areas.
f.
Encourage the development and interaction
neighborhood associations.
of
Require preservation and public
neighborhood natural features.
h. Promote conditions which establish community pride
through existing neighborhoods.
g.
access
to
GOAL 6: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Objectives:
a. Promote continuity in the development of Prior
La k~ .
b. Establish ~laces and opportunities for face to face
relationshlps.
Discourage individual nei~hborhood identity
sharing of important commun1ty resources.
d. Promote Prior Lake's heritage.
c.
by
e. Promote and develop opportunities where citizens
can share activities.
f. Establish the downtown and County Road 2l from Main
Avenue to the Wagon Bridge, one of the focal points
of the community. Establish this focal point both
physically and verbally such as "Heart of the
City" or "Prior Lake Parkway."
GOAL 7: CREATE AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING COMMUNITY
~ectives:
a.
Establish consistent landscapin9 guidelines for all
public, commercial, and industr1al districts.
Develop a system of open space corridors and trails
throughout the City.
Allocate a percentage, to be determined of the cost
City initiated capital improvement projects for the
arts.
Maintain the City-Country atmosphere.
b.
c.
d.
GOAL 8: PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS
Objectives:
Establish service protection levels which
maintained within new development without
affecting service levels for
developments.
b. Establish grading standards which control surface
runoff associated with new development while
preserving natural resources.
will be
adversely
existing
a.
c. Adopt standards which improve but at a minimum
maintain current water quality.
(IMPLEMENT 509 PLAN TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY)
**** COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ****
GOAL 9: CREATE A VITAL TOWN CENTER
Objectives:
a. Encourage activities that traditionally locate in a
pedestr1an oriented town center area, including
offices, restaurants, and specialty retail shops.
b. Implement Town Center Revitalization by the
adoption of a specific plan.
c. Promote residential redevelopment within the town
center to enhance revitalization effort.
d. Create Lakefront Park-Town Center link to create
and foster a unique business environment.
e. Create a linkage from HWY l3 to the Wagon Bridge
which encourages social interaction and links the
business community with the lake.
GOAL 10: ENCOURAGE A DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIC BASE TO PROVIDE JOBS
AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS.
Objectives:
a.
Support rehabilitation or revitalization
declining commercial and industrial areas.
1. The area along HWY 13 Business Strip will be a
primary focus for the City by adopting
programs and ordinances directed at
strengthening and rehabilitating existing
commercial areas.
of
b. continue to evaluate development strategies,
including commercial, industrial, and office land
use.
l. Prior Lake shall promote the concept that it
is an active participant in the economic
activit~ of northern Scott County by
revita11zing the Town Center and encouraging
high quality industry in planned industrial
areas.
2. Concurrent with submittal of development plans
all commercial development shall submit a
study including an analysis of existing and
a~proved commercial development in the
v1cinity, existing vacancy rates for similar
uses, a traffic study, and other information
required by the city.
c. Evaluate industrial zoning classifications and
development standards to restrict encroachment of
commercial uses in industrial areas.
d. Investigate lakeshore commercial and recreational
development.
e. Discourage strip-type commercial development which
generates poor traffic and pedestrian movement.
l. Future commercial activities shall be
organized in group concentration and new strip
commercial development shall be prohibited.
2. The City shall encourage economic activities
to locate in Prior lake that:
a. Are clean and non-polluting.
b. Will provide high quality employment
opportunities.
c. Will reduce the need for residents
to commute.
d. Are aesthetically superior.
f. Develop neighborhood activity centers which provide
locations for such uses as convenient shopping, day
care facilities, fire stations, recreation, and
other private and public convenient uses.
1. Isolated commercial development within
residential and industrial designations shall
not be allowed unless uses are compatible with
the neighborhood commercial designation and
the uses are intended to serve only the
immediate needs of the area.
2. Nei9hborhood commercial centers shall be
des1gned to promote their role as a
neighborhood activity center. Therefore
community meeting rooms, exhibition space,
cultural facilities, and education functions
shall be appropriate in and adjacent to
shopping areas.
Provide adequate green space and landscape buffers
around commercial areas.
g.
1. The Hi9hway 13 Business Strip shall be
revital1zed by upgrading the appearance and
achieving a coordinated landscape pattern,
including retail, offices, and residential
development.
2. The City shall adopt policies or standards
address1ng drivethrough commercial facilities.
Quantification and possible reduction of air
quality, traffic safety, and visual impacts
shall be considered pr10r to approval.
h. The City shall strive to develop a diversified
economy to provide jobs for Prior Lake residents of
all ages and skill levels and to cushion the
economy against a downturn in anyone sector. Four
commercial land uses are established to meet the
City's need for retail and assorted services. Only
three of the four are designated on the land use
map and include Planned Commercial, General
Commercial and Offices. The fourth, Neighborhood
Commercial, will take place either through the
conditional use process or within a Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
1. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL: Neighborhood Commercial
includes convenience commercial uses that provide
retail goods and services to residents in the
immediate area. The facilities may be free
standing or in small clusters on sites with a five
(5) acre minimum size. Neighborhood Commercial
uses shall be separated by at least one (1) mile
from an~ other commercial center. The Neighborhood
Commerclal areas shall be within convenient walking
distance and/or bicycling distance from intended
customers and shall be linked with surrounding
neighborhoods by a trail system. A minimum twenty
(20) feet of landscape buffer shall be established
around the Neighborhood Commercial sites to ensure
compatibility. However, an increased buffer width
may be required to meet this objective. Buffers
shall include distance, intensity of plant
materials and land form in any combination.
Landscape plans, traffic studies, and market
analysis shall be required for all but the free
standing uses. All buildings shall be low rise and
include design features which will be compatible
with surrounding land use. Childcare facilities
are permitted in Neighborhood Commercial areas.
2. PLANNED COMMERCIAL: This land use designation is
intended to allow a variety of commercial
activities within a self contained, comprehensively
planned commercial center. Appropriate uses within
Planned Commercial areas include offices and
professional uses, weekend recreation serving
facilities, specialty retail and other
retail/service businesses. Key locations such as
entrances to Prior Lake and major roadway
intersections are designated Planned Commercial.
Development plans for Planned Commercial areas
shall address the locations of all buildin~s, npD
including orientation for light and air; intenslty rl/
of development; hei~ht; scale and architectur ZO~~
design features; slgns; buffers; landscap' g;
circulation and parking patterns; market ana sis;
and open space. The Planned Commercial des' nation
shall be implemented through The
following areas have been designated for Planned
Commercial uses and are shown on the Land Use Map.
a. COUNTY 42 & HIGHWAY 13 A commercial facility.
is partially complete in the southwest
quadrant of this intersection. It was
developed following the regular platting
process in which the landowner submitted
restrictive covenants and an illustrative site
plan for a ten (10) lot subdivision on two
sides of Commerce Avenue. Because it was not
a PUD, the illustrative site plan has not been
followed and the character of the center is
mixed. Most of the Highway 13 frontage has
been built upon, wheras the west side of
Commerce Avenue is still available for
development after nine years on the market.
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COUNTY 42 & COUNTY 21 The southwe3t quadrant
of this intersection is recommended to become
the location for a high quality commercial
facility. A~propriate uses include a business
park or speclalty retail. As a gateway to the
City, the site design must consider the visual
impact of the site when viewed from the south
and it should contain provisions regarding
uses, signs, landscapin~, lighting, building
scale and height. Speclal attention shall be
given to a development which preserves the
natural topography. A market analysis and
traffic/circulation study shall be required
prior to development.
3. GENERAL COMMERCIAL: The General Commercial
cate~ory is characterized by a broad range of
reta1l and service activit~. It includes local
commercial, community shopplng/office complexes and
the Town Center. Appropriate uses include personal
and business retail service, automobile sales and
service, and eating and drinking establishments.
In general this cate~ory includes the entire
Highwa~ 13 Business Strlp between the north end of
Frankl1n Trail and 170th street. Because much of
the area is still undeveloped, proposed uses shall
provide details regarding location, intensity,
height and scale, landsca~ing, circulation,
architecture and design, plus slgns. The Highway
l3 Business strip Plan will be adopted in its
entirety as a part of this Comprehensive Plan.
Buildings are recommended to be low rise (1-3
stories) and building intensity will duplicate
existing development.
b.
4. OFFICES: Office complexes are encouraged to
provide areas related and support services can be
located. The intent of this cate~ory is to prevent
the proliferation of individual lsolated offices.
Uses permitted include administrative and
professional Offices; business support services;
financial insurance and real estate services; and
restaurants and health care services. Building
intensities shall be typical of the uses found in
General Commercial and building heights shall be
low rise. Circulation and landscaping details
shall be provided for all office development.
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**** BUSINESS - OFFICE PARK ****
GOAL ll: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE CURRENTLY IN
PROGRESS INDUSTRIAL STUDY.
l. Two categories of industrial land use shall be
established to accommodate the need for Planned
Industrial and Light Industrial development tnJl~ .~.
Prior Lake. ~fII^lt W ....
a. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL: Planned I ustrial
developments are grouped concentra ons of
industrial, research, ~ develo~ment activities.
They will not involve outdoor actlvities associated
with manufacturing operations. An area plan for the
Planned Unit Industrial uses at the southeast
corner of the intersection of County Roads 42 and
2l to encourage economic vitality and to improve
aesthetic values. The area plan shall address
landscaping, design, architecture, signs and
infrastructure improvements. Building character
and scale shall take into account the sensitive
nature of any surrounding residential areas.
Building intensities shall be consistent with the
Special Industrial District in the Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance. Building heights shall be low
rise with a maximum of three stories.
Approximately one and one half sections of land are
currently available for this type of development
southeast of the intersection of County Roads 42
and 21". Additional areas north of County Road 42
and west of County Road 21 are being investigated
for potential expansion of industrial options, but
neither are situated within MUSA limits.
b. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL: Light Industrial land use
permits a range of industrial activity including
manufacturing and food product processing as
conditional uses. Manufacturing and assembling
activities are to be conducted entirely within
enclosed buildings. Where adjacent to residential
uses, Light Industrial areas shall be designed for
office use and research laboratories. Building
intensities shall be typical of development in the
I-2 Light Industrial District at heights not to
exceed 35 feet. The district shall be encouraged
to recycle old buildings and to promote lot
consolidation when possible. Code enforcement is
strongly emphasized. The only area in Prior Lake
so designated is situated south of Markley Lake on
both sides of County Road 21. While the area is
limited to approximately 160 acres, this could be
increased to at least one halt section by selective
annexation of land in Spring Lake Township.
adjoining marsh area will effectively buffer
industrial development from nearby residential
and Cleary Lake Park.
2. The City shall develop standards for Planned
Industrial Uses. An area plan shall be developed
for the southeast corner of the intersection of
County Roads 42 and 2l.
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the
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3. The City shall not allow industrial uses which
produce vibration, noise, glare, heat, air
pollution( and/or other environmental impacts at
levels WhlCh will adversely affect surrounding land
use.
4. Industrial development shall incorporate measures
such as building orientation, fencing or screening
access control, and noise reduction techniques to
avoid negative impacts on adjacent land use.
5. The city shall encourage development of new
industrial areas and revitalization of older and
under utilized industrial areas.
6. Industrial areas shall be protected from
encroachment by other land use that would diminish
the supply of available industrial land in the
City, except in limited circumstances where retail
uses mi~ht serve the daytime population within the
industrlal district.
7. The City shall require industrial areas to be
developed as integrated planned complexes. To
enhance the quality of these projects, the desi~n,
including amenities for employees, shall emphaslze
open space, ~edestrian activity, landscapin~, and
other attentlon to the siting and orientatlon of
structures.
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**** HOUSING ****
GOAL 12: PROVIDE A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INCOME
GROUPS
Objectives:
a. Establish and maintain a current housing needs
assessment.
b.
Establish strategies for moderate
elderly housing opportunities.
c. Initiate support for housing rehabilitation.
income
and
d. Promote well planned and well designed affordable
housing.
e. Encourage the development of financial programs to
assist single parent households.
f. Adopt land use designations which will allow
housin~ op~ortunities for all income levels
includlng slngle parent households.
**** QUALITY OF LIFE ****
GOAL 13: PROVIDE CONTINUED COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A
HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE
Ob;ectives:
a. Adopt standards to guide the development of
community wide and neighborhood facilities plans.
b. Continue to su~port public and privately operated
community servlce programs to serve the entire
community.
c. Provide incentives for development to provide
facilities which exceed minimum standards and
correct existing deficiencies.
"COMP5"
**** TRANSPORTATION ****
GOAL 14: IMPROVE CIRCULATION AND SAFETY FOR
PEDESTRIANS
Objectives:
a. Establish feasible levels of service for
intersections and street segments which will be
incorporated into facilities plans.
b.
e.
f.
g.
- h.
VEHICLES
AND
l. Commercial activities shall be located and
designed to benefit from the access afforded
by the circulation system without impairing
the capacity of the system. To accomplish
this the City shall require a traffic and
circulation study for all commercial
development. In addition, it shall limit the
number of access points and curb cuts to
maintain efficient traffic operation.
Enhance carrying capacity
intersections in the
transportation management
of improvements through
improvement program.
c. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety through the
installation or improvement of sidewalks, a trail
system in coordination with existing and proposed
open space and intersection controls.
of existing streets and
urban area through
systems and coordination
the overall capital
d. Improve the community's ability to enjoy natural
scenic resources of Prior Lake.
continue the local overlay and road reconstruction
program.
Actively support the Scott County Transportation
Coalition and promote a major river crossing.
Encourage Scott County to implement their capital
improvement program.
Adopt th~ HWY 13 8u:slne55 &trip Plodll.
GOAL 15: ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE HWY 13 TASK
FORCE
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GOAL 16: IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Objectives:
a. Establish stringent and consistent objective
criteria which must be met before the Comprehensive
Plan can be amended.
b. Revise zoning, grading, and subdivision ordinances
and adopt other ordinances including the
requirement of facilities ~lans which will
implement the goals and object1ves of the
Comprehensive Plan.
c.
Ado~t performance criteria
ord1nances to ensure land
environmental protection
improvement.
within appropriate
use compatibility,
and neighborhood
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CHAPTER I:
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11-26-90
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OUTLINE
ENVIRONMENT
tI.0 ...,.,U~C>J cer-''''~
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Responsibility:
Deb and Horst
Natural Resource Inventory Map.
a. steep slopes.
b. Wetlands (DNR protected and storm water).
c. Unstable soils.
Important and Prominent Community.
Identifying natural and man made features.
a. Jeffers pond area.
b. The Wagon Bridge and adjoining water front.
c. vistas.
d. HW1 13 and County Road 21 intersection.
e. MaJor access points to the community.
Incorporate applicable sections of "Lakeview Committee
Report".
Promotion of good agricultural ~ractices/require them in cases of
special permits, rural subdivislon's, etc.
MAP 1
MAP 2
CHAPTER I I :
LAKES:
Responsibility:
MAP 1
MAP 2
Deb
Lake types; setbacks; including orderly annexation.
LRC Recommendation.
CHAPTER I II
Responsibility:
MAP 1
MAP 2
MAP 3
LAND USE
Charlie
Area map indicating.
a. River crossing.
b. Regional land use (generalized).
Existing land use.
Neighborhoods (to include urban & rural service list).
- OVerage to be at 50'.
Land area by Zoning District.
Lot availability.
(perhaps subchapter)
- Include pertinent information from 8TH 13 strip study.
Establish corridor from 8TH 13 to Wagon Bridge as Town Center.
(perhaps subchapter)
- Include pertinent information from industrial study.
- Discuss PCD for County Road 42 business (perhaps only way to
permit development).
- Yard use by category - express in percentage.
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CHAPTER IV
Responsibility:
HOUSING
Horst
- statement on housing condition.
Housing needs in Prior Lake.
How to accomplish housing goals.
- How does the County BRA fit in.
- Capital projects to upgrade neighborhoods.
Housing numbers by type.
- What is the market.
CHAPTER V
TRANSPORTATION
Responsibility: Charlie
MAP 1 Strip study final map (in updated form).
MAP 2 MSA routes.
MAP 3 Functional road classification.
- Use TAZ to predict traffic volumes.
- Determine major community important intersections and develop
standards for their design.
- Identify community entry points and develop standards for a
source of entry.
- Review recent county transportation study to evaluate
compatibility.
- Include Aviation Chapter (seaplanes 4).
- Include the findings of Hwy 13 Transportation Coalition.
- Develop standards for locatin~ collectors adjacent to natural
features and follow a curvalinlar path.
CHAPTER VI
Responsibility:
UTILITIES
Larry
MAP 1
Showing sewer and water distribution
system for 2010 Urban Service Area (also
system) .
storm sewer ponding areas with drainage districts.
and collection
show existing
MAP 2
- I and I elimination plan.
Actual flow calculation.
- Projected flow calculation.
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CHAPTER VII
Responsibility:
MAP 1 Existing
Proposed
PARKS
Charlie and Bill
parks, trails, and other pUblic spaces.
trails and desired acquisitions.
- Develop standards for neighborhood park dedication and
exposure.
- Incorporate definitions of recreation and open space.
- Develop linear park guidelines.
- Develop guidelines for open space acquisition and development.
*where
*how much
*how used
*how owned
CHAPTER VI I I
IMPLEMENTATION
Responsibility:
Horst
Develop strategy for
Comprehensive Plan.
requirements.
implementation
Outline zoning
of various aspects of the
and major code changes