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HERITAGE
1891
COMMUNITY
1991
WJetJ.K
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RESOLUTION 90-40
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES POLICY STATEMENT
MOTION BY:
WHITE
SECONDED BY:
LARSON
WHEREAS, Citizens of Prior Lake addressed the City Council on
June 18, 1990 and expressed concern that property values
of homes could be adversely affected by construction of
like structures on adjoining lots and lots which are
directly across the street; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of Prior Lake has determined that it is
necessary to develop a policy statement to encourage
diversity and variety of design of single family homes
constructed in Prior Lake; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that architectural
guidelines are necessary to protect and preserve the
value, appearance and use of property on which single
family homes are constructed, to maintain a high quality
of community development, to protect the public health,
safety, convenience and welfare and to protect real
estate within the City from impairment or destruction of
value; and
WHEREAS,
The encouragement of diversified
styles is consistent with
recommendations and the City of
Statement; and
Single family homes of like design have been erected
close proximity within neighborhoods of Prior Lake
residents perceive that property values have
negatively impacted.
and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
PRIOR LAKE, that architectural guidelines be enacted to provide
variation of housing styles and exterior appearance for new
construction single family homes.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447.4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Public Hearings be scheduled to
consider the incor~oration of guidelines (Draft Attached) into
the appropriate sectlons of the City Code as architectural
requirements and that the guidelines be distributed to builders
and contractors in the form of an informational handout.
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DRAFT
DRAFT
"ARCH"
PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR
SINGLE FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS
July 18, 1990
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
SECTION 6-4-3
SUBDIVISION DESIGN FEATURES:
(Paragraph following I)
A written narrative describing proposed housin~ elements
within the subdivision is required. This narratlve should
describe the following: The method by which homes will be
designed to inte~rate with site natural features and
neighboring buildlngs; architectural style and range of
valuations of proposed homes; landsca~ing, neighborhood entry
features, mailbox locations, street 11ghting, fences, walks,
trails, signs, street furniture and other related
neighborhood aspects.
The Cit~ of Prior Lake encourages establishment of
restrictlve covenants and homeowners associations to provide
variety of design within neighborhoods; to identify
maintenance programs for neighborhood landscaping, housing,
and exterior aspects of the subdivision. Proposed covenants
shall be submitted br the Developer and recorded at the time
of Final Plat Recordlng.
PROPOSED CITY CODE AMENDMENT:
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND MATERIALS
SECTION 4-7-1:
ELEVATIONS, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, EXTERIOR FACING: The
application for a building permit in addition to other
information required, shall include exterior elevations of
the proposed structure which will adequately and accurately
indicate the height, size, design and the appearance of all
elevations of the proposed building and description of the
construction and materials proposed to be used therein. Such
information shall indicate that the exterior architectural
desi~n, when erected, will not be so at variance, with, nor
so slmilar to, the exterior architectural design of any
structure or structures already constructed or in the course
of construction within TWO LOTS ON EACH SIDE, DIRECTLY ACROSS
OR DIAGONALLY ACROSS FROM THE SAME UNIT. THE EXTERIOR
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF A STRUCTURE SHALL NOT BE so at
variance with the character of the applicable zoning district
established by the Zoning Code of the City as to cause a
substantial de~reciation in the property values of said
neighborhood wlthin said district or elsewhere or adversely
affect the public health, safety or general welfare.
INDIVIDUALS, BUILDERS OR GROUPS OF BUILDERS SHALL NOT
CONSTRUCT THE SAME HOUSE STYLE ON NEIGHBORING LOTS WHICH ARE
LOCATED WITHIN TWO LOTS ON EACH SIDE, DIRECTLY ACROSS OR
DIAGONALLY ACROSS FROM THE SAME UNIT. NO BUILDING PERMIT
SHALL BE ISSUED TO HOUSES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS
REQUIREMENT.
NO BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION
SINGLE FAMILY HOME THAT HAS A FRONT ELEVATION WHICH IS
SUBSTANTIALLY LIKE ANY NEIGHBORING HOME (DEFINED ABOVE) OR
FOR A PROPOSED HOME WHERE A BUILDING PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED.
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE
FOLLOWING WHEN REVIEWING PLANS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
COMPATIBILITY:
ROOF STYLE
EXTERIOR FINISHES
THE RELATIVE LOCATION OF
WINDOWS, SHUTTERS ETC...
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS: WHEN REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL,
THE PERMIT APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT EXTERIOR
ELEVATIONS OF THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE
FRONT EXTERIOR OF NEIGHBORING HOMES IN ADDITION TO ALL
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. A LIST
OF EXTERIOR FINISH MATERIALS AND COLORS MAY ALSO BE
REQUIRED.
1.
2.
3 .
ATTACHMENTS,
DOORS,
APPEALS PROCESS: THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WILL REVIEW PROPOSED
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AS PART OF THE PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS. IN
THE EVENT THAT AN ELEVATION IS DETERMINED TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY
LIKE A NEIGHBORING HOME, THE PERMIT WILL BE DENIED. THE
APPLICANT WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVISE FRONT ELEVATIONS
TO BE COMPLIANT WITH THIS CODE. THE APPLICANT MAY APPEAL THE
DECISION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WHO MAY
SCHEDULE THE ISSUE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A
DECISION.
HOUSING
RECOMMENDA nON 1
~I
Encourage quality residential developnent to utilize, not
detract fran, our local natural features.
POmOSEI
To maximize available natural features while maintaining high
quality developnent.
ACrICltI
-Pranote diversity within subdivision to minimize monotony.
-lequire architectural diversity of housing within
subdivisions.
-create incentives to protect natural features in
developuents.
-Balance the affordability of local housing opportunities.
-Encourage use of planned unit developnents.
-Flexibility in guide plans.
PRQ1ECT!D RBlL'lS1
-~t1on of quality developzent.
-variety of home styles and lot sizes.
-Explmsion of local tax base.
'!'DB PlWB I
IDIIediate and Cngoing.
ASSIGNMENTI
Developirs and City Govemoent.
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