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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002
Fire Station - City Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order:
Roll Call:
Approval of Minutes:
Consent Agenda:
Public Hearings:
Old Business:
Case #02-026: (Continued) Bluff Heights Apartments is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to develop a 49-unit apartment building on 3.62 acres of vacant land
located on the north side of Franklin Trail, east of Highway 13 and west of Bluff
Heights Trail.
New Business:
Discuss an Ordinance Amendment for water-oriented accessory structures.
Announcements and Correspondence:
Adjournment:
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002
1. Call to Order:
Chairman Stamson called the June 10, 2002, Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Atwood, Lernke, Ringstad and Stamson,
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier, City Engineer Sue McDermott and Recording
Secretary Connie Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Atwood Present
Criego Absent
Lemke Present
Ringstad Present
Stamson Present
3. Approval of Minutes:
Correction on Page 3, last sentence in the 8th paragraph - change Stamson to Stanton. The
Minutes from the May 28, 2002, Planning Commission meeting were approved as
amended.
4. Consent: None
5. Public Hearings: None
6. Old Business:
A. Case//02-026: (Continued) Bluff Heights Apartments is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit to develop a 49-unit apartment building on 3.62 acres of
vacant land located on the north side of Franklin Trail, east of Highway 13 and west
of Bluff Heights Trail.
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated June 10, 2002,
on file in the office of the City Planning Department.
The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public heating on May 13, 2002.
The Commission concluded there were too many unresolved issues at that time, and
continued the heating to this date.
Bluff Heights Apartments, Limited Partnership, represented by Gregory McClenahan, has
filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a multifamily dwelling
on the property located on the north side of Franklin Trail, east of TH 13 and west of
Bluff Heights Trail. The property is zoned R~4 (High Density Residential) and is guided
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as R-HD (Urban High Density) on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. Multi-family
dwellings require a CUP within the R-4 Zoning District.
Based on the information submitted so far, staff would recommend approval of the site
plan with the following conditions:
1. Any changes required as a result of the review of the revised storm water runoff
calculations must be incorporated into the site plan.
2. The applicant must provide building elevations specifically identifying the proposed
architectural materials. The applicant must also provide building elevations for the
detached garage. The exterior materials for the garage must be compatible to the
principal structure.
3. The landscaping plan must be revised to include 2 additional trees.
4. The applicant must provide an irrigation plan with the building permit.
5. The lighting plan must be revised to ensure that light at the center of the parking lot
along Franklin Trail does not exceed 1.0 footcandle at the right-of-way line.
6. The must provide plans for the trash enclosures. The trash enclosures must be
constructed of materials compatible with the materials used for the principal structure.
7. The applicant must provide the necessary documents granting the City drainage and
utility easements prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. All issues identified in the memorandum from the Engineering Department and the
Building Department must be reviewed and any required changes made to the site
plan prior to issuance of a building permit.
There were originally 9 items. Item//8 regarding the wetland permits had been
addressed.
Comments from the public:
Applicant, Greg McClenahan, felt all the issues had been addressed. McClenahan briefly
explained the walking trail and preserving two trees; the elevations; slight interior layout
changes; and the lighting by the road will be changed to meet the codes.
There were no other comments from the public.
Comments from the Commissioners:
Ringstad:
The building is zoned appropriately and the concerns from the prior meeting have
been addressed.
Approve.
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Atwood:
· Agreed with staff's recommendation.
Lemke:
· Agreed, the plan meets all the requirements for the Conditional Use.
Stamson:
· All concerns and issues have been addressed. Move forward.
MOTION BY ATWOOD, SECOND BY RINGSTAD, RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE LISTED
CONDITIONS IN THE PLANNING REPORT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM
NUMBER 8.
Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
This item will go before the City Council on June 15, 2002.
7. New Business:
A. Discuss an Ordinance Amendment for water-oriented accessory structures.
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Planning Report dated June 10, 2002,
on file in the office of the City Planning Department.
The City staff is bringing this to the attention of the Planning Commission at the request
of the City Council. The current ordinance allows one water-oriented accessory structure
on riparian lots that have a grade slope of at least 20 percent. The question before the
Planning Commission at this time is whether or not the Ordinance should be amended to
expand the definition of a water-oriented accessory structure and to allow these structures
on all riparian lots, regardless of slope.
Staff has discussed this issue with the DNR, and has concluded this type of use is
reasonable, as long as all other state regulations, shoreland and flood plain ordinances are
in compliance.
Comments from the Commissioners:
Lemke:
· Questioned if a permanent foundation was part of the State Rules, Kansier said it
was.
Stamson:
· Discussed structure setbacks - on flat lots it is not too much to ask for 25 feet. Not
everyone needs to have a structure 10 feet from the lake. It will not be attractive
with buildings cluttering the shoreline.
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Atwood:
· Agreed. The States' conditions are broad and not applicable to Prior Lake.
· Would not support just anyone adding structures.
· Ten feet is too close. Only allow with a 20% slope.
· Leave ordinance as is.
Ringstad:
· Agreed with Commissioners comments.
· The Commissioners have been very protective of"lake creep" and additional
structures.
· Would not do anything different than what is stated in the ordinance. Maybe with
more information and input, there could be some type of modification.
· It is not for every lot.
Atwood:
· Felt the enforcement issue was troubling. What is the percentage of problems?
Kansier did not know specific percentages but explained the concerns.
Stflmson:
· The DNR set a minimum standard. It is not unusual that the City is more restrictive.
Kansier explained the enforcement complaint process. The public hearing will bring
more information out.
Lemke:
· Felt it would be appropriate to have the Lake Advisory committee's input.
· The vast majority of lakeshore residents are responsible who would build structures to
harm the lake or their property or become unsightly.
· I do not feel people should build garages on the lakeshore but something in between
what the City currently has and State standards are appropriate.
Stamson:
· It makes sense to allow some storage. Concerned it would be relaxed to the point that
it is a 10 foot setback.
· Do not want to relax it too much. The State uses 50 feet as a setback; the City is
more restrictive with 75 feet.
· Explained having a gazebo or storage shed less than 120 square feet at the 50 foot
point is reasonable.
· Atwood felt 10 feet was too close and the Lake Advisory could add information.
· Start with a 50 foot setback and have a public hearing.
McDermott said the Lake Advisory has a meeting next week and she will put on their
agenda for discussion.
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Lemke:
· Figure out site areas that can be flexible but maintain lake aesthetics.
Open Discussion:
· Start with a 50 foot setback.
· No icefishing houses. Fish cleaning houses would be okay.
· Storage sheds, pump sheds, detached decks, gazebos and screen houses less than 120
square feet would be okay.
· Be careful and specific.
Kansier said staffwill schedule it for a public hearing.
8. Announcements and Correspondence:
A bus and boat tour of Prior Lake is scheduled for July 29, for the City Council, Advisory
Boards and staff. Information will be sent out.
9. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Jane Kansier
Planning Coordinator
Connie Carlson
Recording Secretary
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