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Home My WebLink About02-96 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN RESOLUTION 02-96 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JEFFERS SOUTH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MOTION BY: PETERSEN SECOND BY: LEMAIR WHEREAS: Wensmann Realty, Inc. has submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan to be known as Jeffers South; and WHEREAS: The Prior Lake Planning Commission considered the proposed Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan at a public hearing on May 28, 2002; and WHEREAS: Notice of the public hearing on said PUD Preliminary Plan has been duly published in accordance with the applicable Prior Lake Ordinances; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission proceeded to hear all persons interested in this issue and persons interested were afforded the opportunity to present their views and objections related to the PUD Preliminary Plan; and WHEREAS: The Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed PUD Preliminary Plan for Jeffers South on June 17, 2002; and WHEREAS: The City Council finds the PUD Preliminary Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS: The City Council finds the PUD Preliminary Plan is compatible with the stated purposes and intent of the Section 1106 Planned Unit Developments of the Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA: 1. The above recitals are herein fully incorporated herein as set forth above. 2. It hereby adopts the following findings: a) Greater utilization of new technologies in building design, materials, construction and land development. The developer has attempted to design the buildings so they fit the land, rather than force the land to fit the building design. The design, with the exception of the private street, could also be done as a conventional R-1 cluster development. b) Higher standards of site and building design. The developer is utilizing standard construction and design practices for the townhomes. The lookout style of the buildings utilizes the natural grades of the site where possible. c) More efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities to support high quality land use development at a lesser cost. l:\02files\02puds\jeffers south\pudres.doc PAGE 1 16200 Ea§le Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (9,52) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-424,5 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Maintenance of private streets, including plowing and future repairs, is done by the homeowners association. This reduces City costs in providing services to these homes. d) Enhanced incorporation of recreational, public and open space components in the development which may be made more useable and be more suitably located than would otherwise be provided under conventional development procedures. The proposed parks preserve the wetland and trees on the site. The park can also continue the trail connection begun in the development to the south. This same dedication, however, is required under conventional procedures. e) Provides a flexible approach to development which allows modifications to the strict application of regulations within the various Use Districts that are in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The density and variety of housing units is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals to provide a variety of housing styles. f) Encourages a more creative and efficient use of land. The use of the private streets allows for fewer driveway openings on the public streets. g) Preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics including flora and fauna, scenic views, screening and buffering, and access. The townhouse units are sited to take advantage of the natural views of the wetlands. The plan provides screening from the adjacent single family homes and the adjacent County road. h) Allows the development to operate in concert with a Redevelopment Plan in certain areas of the City and to insure the redevelopment goals and objectives within the Redevelopment District will be achieved. This criterion is not applicable. i) Provides for flexibility in design and construction of the development in cases where large tracts of land are under single ownership or control and where the use(s) has the potential to significantly affect adjacent or nearby properties. The use of the PUD allows the clustering of the homes and the use of private streets. j) Encourages the developer to convey property to the public, over and above required dedications, by allowing a portion of the density to be transferred to other parts of the site. There is no park dedication or open space dedication over and above that required under conventional procedures. k) The design shall consider the whole of the project and shall create a unified environment within the boundaries of the project by insuring architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, aesthetically pleasing landscape and site features, and efficient use and design of utilities. The design creates a unified environment in that all of the buildings will be constructed of similar materials. The extension of the existing private street allows for efficient movement of traffic. The landscaping plan, meeting the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, will also enhance this area. I) The design of a PUD shall optimize compatibility between the project and surrounding land uses, both existing and proposed and shall minimize the potential adverse impacts of the PUD on surrounding land uses and the potential adverse effects of the surrounding land uses on the PUD. The use of the PUD will allow the extension of the single family homes adjacent to the existing residences, and the clustering of the townhouse units. l:\02files\02puds\jeffers south\pudres.doc PAGE 2 m) If a project for which PUD treatment has been requested involves construction over a period of time in two or more phases, the applicant shall demonstrate that each phase is capable of addressing and meeting each of the criteria independent of the other phases. This project will be constructed in a single phase. n) Approval of a PUD may permit the placement of more than one building on a lot. This is not applicable. o) A PUD in a Residential Use District shall conform to the requirements of that Use District unless modified by the following or other provisions of this Ordinance. 1) The tract of land for which a project is proposed shall have not less than 200 feet of frontage on a public right-of-way; 2) No building shall be nearer than its building height to any property line when the property abutting the subject property is in an "R-1" or "R-2" Use District; 3) No building within the project shall be nearer to another building than ~ the sum of the building heights of the two buildings, except for parking ramps which may be directly connected to another building; and 4) Private roadways within the project site may not be used in calculating required off-street parking spaces. The modifications requested by the developer include the following: · The use of private streets. This modification is permitted under the PUD provisions at the discretion of the Council. The City Council found this modification to be consistent with the goals and intent of the PUD criteria in that it allowed the clustering of the townhouses to preserve the natural terrain. 3. The Jeffers South Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan is hereby approved subject to the following conditions a) The developer must provide specific information on the parkland, detailing the area that qualifies for dedication credit. b) The developer must provide an access to the park on the west side of the site from Jeffers Pass. c) Extend the trail from Wensmann 1st to the north edge of this development. d) The name of the cul-de-sac must be changed to a name more consistent with the street naming policy. e) The landscaping plan must be revised to include 20% of the evergreen trees as oversized trees. An irrigation plan must also be provided. f) The developer must provide easements for the storm water pond and the temporary cul- de-sac located on the adjacent property. g) The developer must provide sign elevations for the monument signs. h) The Traffic Impact Report must be revised to include the proper number of units. i) Revise the plan sheets to specifically note that there is a 25' setback from the public right- of-way line required for the townhouses, and that the 30' setback is measured from both decks and porches. Also, the plan sheets must note that conventional R-1 setbacks will apply to the single family dwellings. j) Address the comments identified in the memorandum from the City Engineer dated May 23, 2002. l:\02files\02puds\jeffers south\pudres.doc PAGE 3 Passed and adopted this 17th day of June, 2002. YES NO Haugen X Haugen Gundlach X Gundlach LeMair X LeMair Petersen X Petersen Zieska X Zieska {Seal} Frank Boyles, City Manager l:\02files\O2puds\jeffers south\pudres.doc PAGE 4