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7.1 SR 04-07-2025[ITEM_HEAD] To City Council Meeting Date April 7, 2025 Request for Action Item Number 7.1 Prepared By Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by Specht Farm (Oakwater Ridge) Residential Cal Portner Development: Land Use Amendment Resolution 25- Tina Allard 13, Zoning Amendment Ordinance 25-04, and Ordinance Amendment 25-05 Establishing a PUD for the Oakwater Ridge Development Action Requested Adopt, by motion, a resolution approving a Land Use Amendment updating the city's Comprehensive Plan to align with the proposed residential and commercial areas, subject to the condition that the associated Zone Change (ZC 24-06) and Ordinance Amendment (OA 24-05) are approved by the City Council. Adopt, by motion, an ordinance amending the city's zoning map to designate parcels for Highway Commercial and Planned Unit Development (PUD) uses consistent with the development proposal and subject to the following conditions: 1. The associated Land Use Amendment (LU 24-05) resolution shall be approved and recorded. 2. The Ordinance Amendment (OA 24-05) establishing the PUD standards must be approved by the City Council. 3. The Zone Change shall be recorded in conjunction with the future plat approvals related to the Oakwater Ridge PUD. Approve, by motion, an ordinance amendment to establish the Oakwater Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to the following conditions: I . The City Council must approve the associated Land Use Amendment (LU 24-05) and Zone Change (ZC 24-06). 2. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) must be reviewed in accordance with all state and local policies and receive a negative finding for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 3. MnDOT and the city shall approve an access location and configuration that supports the traffic needs of the proposed development. 4. The DNR must provide written approval of the work proposed within the Wild and Scenic River District. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community, with revolutionary and spirited resourcefidnm, exceptional service, and community P� d W E R E D 0d engagement that encourages and inspires pro249 sperityJNPqU] 1Ir 5. Along the property line with the Oliver Kelley Farm, the developer shall provide the following: vegetative screening and a private property sign every 500 feet along the non -wooded boundary and one private property sign at every other rear and side property line intersection. 6. The developer must also work with the Kelley Farm to resolve any encroachment concerns resulting from the existing fence. 7. The cost of sewer and water trunk extensions to the development shall be financed by the developer. If the oversizing of water pipes is required, Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) will reimburse the developer for the cost to oversize the infrastructure. 8. All proposed streets, trails, and sidewalks shall follow the city's engineering design standards. 9. Lots 65 feet and wider must include two trees in the front yard. One tree must be an overstory variety, the second tree can be ornamental, evergreen, or deciduous. 10. Lots that are less than 65 feet wide must plant one overstory tree in the front yard. 11. All homes must have a minimum garage size of 440 square feet (20x22). 12. All homes will require a minimum side -yard setback of 7.5 feet. 13. The front -yard setback for 75- and 100-foot-wide lots will be 30 feet. 14. The front -yard setback for 52- and 65-foot-wide lots will be 25 feet. 15. The maximum driveway widths, as measured at the curb line or back of the sidewalk, are as follows: 52-foot lots — 18 feet wide, 65-foot lots — 20 feet wide, and 75 to 100-foot lots — 30 feet wide. 16. The development must incorporate an internal monotony code to ensure the home facades vary throughout the subdivision. Neighboring homes and the 3 closest homes across the street must vary in fagade design or color. No two homes in this group of six shall match. 17. The developer shall complete the design and installation of all 10-foot-wide trails above the bluff that runs along the Mississippi River. 18. The developer will design and engineer a 10-foot-wide trail, beginning with the termination of the upland trail, that should be provided to the city to support a future construction project. 19. The developer will provide a 2+ acre bluff -top park and must provide documentation that there is at least I acre of buildable, upland area in the park. 20. The developer shall dedicate the floodway land below the bluff to the city for park purposes. An outlot will be reserved for future use by the HOA. 21. The remainder of the park dedication requirements will be satisfied with a cash dedication of $536,000. This will be prorated on a per -lot basis and payable with the final plat. 22. Civil plans submitted with the preliminary plat must identify parallel, off-street parking areas near the bluff top park. 23. All 50-foot lots shall be amended to a minimum width of 52 feet and increase the max driveway width from 16 feet to 18 feet. No lots currently designated for parcels larger than 50 feet shall be converted to a smaller lot. 24. Staff and the developer shall work together to resolve addressing and street alignment concerns. Background/Discussion Capstone Homes submitted a series of applications to support their proposed development on the property commonly referred to as the Specht Family Farm to be known as Oakwater Ridge PUD. The site is approximately 250 acres and includes a significant Mississippi River frontage. The site also includes three different zoning districts (FAST, R- I d, and Business Park) and is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for residential and commercial uses. The updated development proposal includes 536 new single-family parcels and approximately 5.17 acres slated for future commercial uses. Approval of the project requires amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Land Use), zoning amendments to create a PUD for the residential areas and rezone the commercial areas to C-3 (Highway Commercial), and an ordinance amendment establishing the standards for the PUD. Page 120 of 249 Currently, the developer is seeking the approval of the PUD to establish the framework for the project. Future applications and reviews by the city will include a preliminary plat, which will provide more details on the grading, stormwater, utility work, and engineering for the development. Approved conditions should seek to achieve a cohesive project with a series of standards that the developer will follow as the project progresses towards final design. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan guides the site for Mixed Residential and Highway Business uses. The proposal maintains the same land use classifications but re -aligns the areas to match the property lines proposed with the project. The proposed commercial areas and future uses align with the land use guidance, and realigning the land use plan to follow the proposed uses is supported by staff. The mixed residential category supports a range of housing types, with the goal of a gentle increase in density when compared to a typical single-family neighborhood. While the proposal doesn't include townhomes or multifamily uses, the smallest single-family parcels are 50 feet wide, which increases the overall density of the area. Access and Streets The development is located between Highway 10 and the Mississippi River and abuts the Oliver Kelley Farm historic site along the southern boundary. The main access to the site will be from an improved access point at Highway 10 and 165th Ave. This is the current location of the driveway serving the property. City staff, the developer, and the City Council have been working with MnDOT to design the interchange. The project is contingent upon MnDOT's approval and development of this interchange, as the developer will need an access permit to begin development. Additional access to the development includes an extension of the existing Yale Street dead-end at the north end of the project and a frontage road along Highway 10. The project reserves land for a future interchange, but that is not part of this project. It is anticipated that the improvements at 1651h Ave will provide access for the foreseeable future, and the interchange will be constructed when funding and traffic demands allow. Internal circulation is provided by public streets; there are no private drives included in the project. A sidewalk is included on one side of each residential street, including the frontage road. Plans also include a 10- foot trail running through the development, which meets the city's long-term goal of connecting to the Mississippi River Trail in Ramsey. The developer had originally requested a narrower street section for many of the interior streets. However, after discussions with the Planning Commission and the City Council, the developer agreed to follow the city design standards and construct all streets at 34 feet wide. City Utilities All parcels will be served by city sewer and water. This will require the extension of existing trunk services, which are the developer's responsibility. Additional details regarding city services will be included in a future preliminary plat application. Housing Types The proposal includes four different lot sizes, ranging in size from 50-foot-wide lots with a 35-foot-wide Page 121 of 249 building pad up to 100-foot lots overlooking the Mississippi River. Many parcels are between 65 and 75 feet wide, consistent with developments approved in recent years. The largest lots are located along the river, with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. The standard is the Wild and Scenic River District requirement for parcels abutting the river. Parcels within the district, but not along the river, are required to be at least 75 feet wide with a minimum size of 10,000 square feet. Proposed setbacks for these lots are 30 feet for the front yard and require a minimum of 15 feet between buildings — generally consistent with the typical R- I c zoning district. Most of the lots, 293 in total, are 65 feet wide. As noted earlier, this has been the most common parcel size constructed in the city for several years. The proposed setbacks of 25 feet for the front yard and 15 feet between buildings are also typical of these lot types. The smallest lot sizes are clustered along Highway 10 and are 50 feet wide with a front yard setback of 25 feet and maintaining 15 feet between buildings. The lot size creates modest concern for on -street parking and the placement of utilities. Parking has typically been a concern for smaller lots, and the developer is proposing restricting driveway width to 16 feet to maximize curb space for parking. The applicant has included a parking study evaluating the impact of the smaller lots on available street parking. Environmental The site is located within the Wild and Scenic River District, which includes additional performance standards and open space requirements. Generally, the standards require larger lots closer to the river and a net open space requirement for all areas within the district. The developer is working with the DNR to satisfy the standards. The attachments include additional information regarding compliance with the Wild and Scenic standards. According to the exhibits and conversations with the DNR, the project complies with the ordinance, and the PUD will include additional performance standards to ensure long-term compliance. Additionally, due to the development's size and location, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required. An EAW is a state -mandated analysis of the impact a proposed development project may generate. It includes a wide variety of topics, including traffic, historical elements, and natural features, to name a few. The applicant has submitted the EAW for initial review, and the city will follow the state -mandated review process. Ultimate approval of the EAW requires a review from the City Council. Park and Recreations The Park and Recreation Commission, the City Council, and staff have had numerous conversations regarding the park dedication requirements for the subdivision. The results of the March 18, 2025, Council Work Session discussion established the park dedication framework. The land dedication includes the floodway areas along the river and a 2+ acre park with at least one acre of buildable area on the bluff top that will provide additional recreational amenities. The discussion also included a recommendation for $536,000 in cash dedication. The updated plans reflect the land dedication guidance. The lower park area is 23.11 acres, and the bluff/overlook park is 2.22 acres. The overlook park has been reviewed and includes I acre of upland/buildable area, enough for a moderate -sized playground. Comprehensive Plan Amendment The requested amendment to the approved plan is generally consistent with the established guidance. The changes will better align the land use guidance with property lines. This provides clear guidance for current and future landowners. Page 122 of 249 Zone Change Amendments to the approved zoning map must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The current zoning is generally consistent with the approved land use map, but the requested changes will improve consistency. The proposed commercial areas align with land currently guided for similar uses and, along with the requested changes, improve overall compliance. Second, the proposed residential PUD is consistent with the mixed residential guidance of the plan. The zone change will also align with planned parcel lines, improving overall consistency. PUD Ordinance The proposed PUD ordinance outlines the development standards for the subdivision. Any standards not specifically noted within the PUD ordinance will follow the general development standards outlined in Chapter 30. Planning Commission The commission reviewed the updated plans on March 25, 2025. Staff reviewed the updated plans and summarized the conversations with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Staff noted that the developer had a few concerns with the conditions recommended for approval. Concerns included where to measure driveway width, the recommended monotony code, tree placement, and the language related to the shared property line with the Kelley Farm. The commission worked with the developer to clarify the conditions related to these items, and staff have updated them appropriately. The Planning Commission then moved the discussion towards lot widths, specifically the 50-foot lots. The commission shared their concerns with further reductions in the minimum lot sizes for residential single- family homes. Staff reviewed the existing developments with the smallest parcel widths, generally at 52 feet wide, and most recently with the Villas on Fillmore project. They felt that 52 feet should be the floor for single-family residential housing in the community based on the recent project approvals. The Commission also believes that this allows the maximum driveway width to be increased from 16 feet to 18 feet, increasing space for off-street parking. The developer reviewed their support for the 50-foot lots, noting that this is an alternative to attached townhomes and works towards their affordability goals — specifically reducing the HOA fees, which can increase significantly when roofing and siding need to be insured and replaced. The developer further stated that with a 52-foot lot, the same home would still be constructed, noting that it does not change the home type, and they cannot afford to lose the lots that the change would mean. The Commission felt strongly that the 52-foot lot widths approved with recent projects should be the standard now and noted that if it meant attached products instead of the 50-foot lots, they would prefer attached townhomes. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project, subject to one additional condition, which states the minimum lot width should be 52 feet and the maximum driveway width for these lots should be increased to 18 feet wide. They further noted that none of the 65, 75, or 100-foot lots should be converted to 52-foot parcels. Since the meeting, the developer has noted that the change to 52-foot parcels will result in a loss of 9 to 10 parcels. They noted that even though the proposed lots are 50 feet wide, they still meet the general standard of 15 feet between structures. Expanding the minimum lot width and the maximum driveway width by the same amount does not increase the availability of on -street parking, change the housing type, or substantially change the appearance of the community. It does, however, provide a significant challenge to the affordability and feasibility of the development. Additionally, since the PC meeting, staff have received one comment letter from a resident, which expressed concerns about the amount of traffic this project will generate, how this impacts Highway 10, and impacts on Page 123 of 249 nearby intersections. Finally, staff and the developer are working together on addressing and street alignment concerns. Staff added a condition, noting that staff is working with the developer to address these concerns. If we cannot reach a consensus, the addressing of concerns can be discussed during a future preliminary plat application. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal Opportunity to live, work, and play. Support the growth and development of the community. Attachments I . Location Map 2. Applicant's Narrative 3. Oakwater Ridge Master PUD Exhibits dated April 7, 2025 4. Oakwater Ridge Site Rendering 5. Public Comment Letter received April I, 2025 6. Land Use Resolution 7. Zone Change Ordinance 8. PUD Ordinance - Oakwater Ridge 9. 7.1 Specht Farm 4-7-2025 Page 124 of 249 AM Roy V& CA, 12 Project, Location Map Capstone Homes, Inc., Land Use Atnendti-ient Z(--)iie Cliange CXchmance Ainendti-ient Case Na: LU 24-0-"")) ZC 24-061 OA 24-0-""") Page 125 of 249 CAPSTONE Capstone Homes Inc. 14015 Sunfish Lake Blvd Ramey, MN 55303 RE: Capstone PUD Ordinance Amendment development and building standards. City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway NW Elk River, MN 55330 City of Elk River, We are pleased to submit our application for consideration of a Master PUD Ordinance Amendment, Rezoning application, and Comprehensive Plan amendment. Outlined below are the proposed design standards and park dedication proposal: Street Design: a. Entrance - Minor Streets have the city standard 60' Right of Way (ROW), with 34' of street section measured at the back of each curb. This street section includes a standard city sidewalk on one or both sides of the street and no parking restrictions. b. Entrance with Trail— Minor Streets with Trail on one side and sidewalk on the other will be 65' ROW, with 34' of street section measure at the back of each curb. c. Neighborhood — Minor side streets throughout the neighborhood have 60' ROW, with 29' street section measured at the back of each curb. This street section includes a sidewalk on one side of the street and no restrictions on parking. d. For street section function and review Capstone welcomes a visit by any staff, commission, board, or council members to our Harvest Run community in Otsego. The model location is 6076 Quin Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55330. Harvest Run streets were built to the City of Otsego code requirements which is 29' back-to-back with sidewalk on one side and no parking restrictions. 2. Lot Width and Setback for the neighborhood will be as follows: a. 50' Liberty Single Family Lot Width: • 35' home width • 7.5' side setbacks • 25' front/corner setback • Driveways for Liberty Lots shall be no wider than 16' at the back of curb. b. 65' Single Family Lot Width: • 50' home width • 7.5' side setbacks • 25' front/corner setback • Driveways will have a maximum width of 30' measured at the ROW line. /427 1090 1 ca r 1"t hr'nr°rje > Page 126 of 249 CAPSTONE c. 75' Single Family Lot Width: • 60' home width • 7.5' side setback • 30' front/corner setback • 30' rear primary structure setback from Bluff where it applies (Wild and Scenic Standards apply) • Driveways will have a maximum width of 30' measured at the ROW line. d. 100, Single Family Riparian Lot Width: • 80' home width • 10' side setback • 30' front/corner setback • 30' rear primary structure setback from Bluff where it applies (Wild and Scenic Standards apply) • 125' rear primary structure setback from 10-year OHW (Wild and Scenic Standards apply) • Driveways will have a maximum width of 30' measured at the ROW line. 3. Park Dedication: a. 42.58 Acres dedicated of premium river front open space and greenway corridors throughout the neighborhood. This acreage is outlined in the Master PUD Park Exhibit. b. The developer is requesting that the City design and install all park and trail improvements in dedicated acreage areas within a reasonable time proceeding complete dedication of lower park and greenway corridor land. c. Dedication of land will coincide with multiple plats through future phases of development. d. Note: 15.87 of additional Open Space (Highway Berm and Community Entrances) will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. 4. Offsite Utility and Roadway improvements: a. Developer will provide utility connections from offsite locations to the boundary of the project and throughout the full neighborhood. A significant cost is involved with these offsite improvements. b. Oversizing of services required by City will be credited to the Developer in the corresponding phase of development. c. Improvements are required at the location of Highway 10 and 1651h Street. The Developer has planned to contribute up to $200,000 towards the intersection improvements. The balance of the improvement cost funding will be determined by the City. This intersection is temporary and will be removed upon completion of the MNDOT funded Twin Lakes Overpass. 5. Wild and Scenic River District PUD: a. All Riparian (Lots adjacent to the river) Lots are 100' wide measured at the OHW (Ordinary High Water) level. 1 /427 1090 1 ca r 1"t hrnr°ne > Page 127 of 249 CAPSTONE b. All Non -Riparian Lots on the Bluff that do not encounter the OHW are 75' wide measured at the ROW. c. Primary Structure Setback from the OHW will be 125'. d. The Shore Impact Zone is 50' from the OHW. 70% of the Shore Impact Zone will remain as open space. e. There are no restrictions on Seasonal Docks for all riparian lots. f. 65' Lots are permitted in the Wild and Scenic District in areas that are not Riparian or along the bluff. g. Open Space must meet or exceed the 50% standard as defined in Table 2 of the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River Open Space Exhibit. h. Lots on the bluff will have access through the bluff. i. Impervious Surface coverage of riparian lots will not exceed 25% of the lot area. j. Non -riparian lots will follow the post development 5-year historic undeveloped peak discharge rate as outlined in the City of Elk River Ordinance. Capstone Homes has enjoyed working with City Staff, the Park Commission, Planning Commission and City Council during our initial phases of planning. We look forward to many years of continued work together to bring an exemplary neighborhood through The Specht Family Farm property for all the residents of Elk River. 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L �J ............ ............ ... . 5/1, 1 o A A/M malwA4 101 I'm writing to you today to address several concerns that I have about the Capstone development on Hwy. 10. 1 think there are several issues that should be worked out befo this project is approved. I Safety is the main issue that concerns me. I spoke with Ken Hansen (218-820-8341) from MnDot to find out how all the traffic from the development would be handled. He informed me that the intersection at 1651h would be closed and two J- turns would be added. According to their calculations, they estimate an average of 10 trips each day per household. With 533 houses, that adds up to a lot of cars on the highway. Even though a turn is safer than an intersection it will still be very difficult and, during busy times, dangerous to merge into traffic with cars going anywhere from 65 to 75 mph. The other issue regarding traffic is the amount of cars that will now be going west on Hwy 10 and taking the ramp to 101 South at the stoplight. Right now there are times when the turn lane isn't long enough causing cars to actually be stopped on the shoulder all the way back to the 101/169, overpass. Luckily nobody has been seriously hurt, that I'm aware of, from being hit from behind by cars that might not be paying attention and don't notice there is stopped traffic so close to their lane. With so many more cars coming from the new development this will only become more dangerous. This development shouldn't happen until the interchanges and frontage roads that have been proposed are actually slated for constructed, The second concern I have is the placement of the park. It would make more sense to put the park somewhere in the middle of the development to make it more accessible to everyone as well as safer. Having a park by the water is always very scenic and people like that, However, the Mississippi River can be very fast moving and dangerous as we know from the accident with the two children that happened in Eik River last year. People won't want to let their children go to the park alone if it's by the water because if won't be safe. Not to mention the fact that the land proposed for the park is in a flood plain and prone to floMYding. If it's a very wet year the park could be under water or muddy for a lot of the time. It would be a good idea for you to take a tour so you can see this for yourseff. My last concern is the size of the lots. If the city ordinance calls for 55' lots, that's what should be approved. There is no reason to have such a high density development when there are 250 acres to work with. Exceptions should only be made when there isn't enough land. Thank you for taking the tune to hear my concerns. Ken Nathe 10835 191" Ave NE Elk River, MN 55330 612-91.9-7019 Page 143 of 249 of City of Elk River Ver City Council Resolution 25-13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Amending the Comprehensive Plan to Update the Land Use for Certain Parcels for Highway Business and Mixed Residential WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.355, Subdivision 2, prescribes the procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 28, 2025, and recommended approval regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment request for the property depicted in Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment request and finds the following: 1. The proposed land use is consistent with the surrounding land uses. 2. The use would not have adverse impacts on the surrounding land uses. 3. The proposed changes are in general conformance to the adopted Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, as follows: The Land Use Plan be amended to updated, and reflect the depiction described in Exhibit A, including both Highway Commercial and Mixed Residential guidance. Passed and adopted this 7' day of April 2025. ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk John J. Dietz, Mayor P O W E R E D B I NAWREJ Page 144 of 249 EXHIBIT A Proposed Land Usl IOWA", PARK DrAlICANON CkkUARONS PARK DEDI,Al GUN MULPTIONS P 0 w I R E 0 0 y NAWRE] Page 145 of 249 ver Ordinance 25-04 Strikethrettghg to be removed Underlines to be added An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, to Rezone Certain Property from FAST (1), Business Park (BP) and R-I d (Single - Family Residential) to Highway Commercial (C-3) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That the duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is hereby amended to rezone the property described on attached Exhibit A to Highway Commercial (C-3) and Planned Unit Development (PUD): SECTION 2. That the rezoning approved by this Ordinance is based on the following findings: 1. The rezoning is consistent with the City of Elk River Land Use Plan adopted, and updated, as part of the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect upon satisfaction of the conditions noted in Exhibit B and be published as provided by law. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 7th day of April 2025. John J. Dietz, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk Last Updated January 2019 P O W E R E D B I NAWREI Page 146 of 249 Exhibit A Last Updated January 2019 Stfikethrettghs to be removed Underlines to be added P 0 w I R E 0 BI NAfUREj Page 147 of 249 Stfikethrettghs to be removed Underlines to be added Exhibit B 1. The associated Land Use Amendment (LU 24-05) resolution shall be approved and recorded. 2. The Ordinance Amendment (OA 24-05) establishing the PUD standards must be approved by the City Council. 3. The Zone Change shall be recorded in conjunction Ninth the future plat approvals related to the Oakwater Ridge PUD. Last Updated January 2019 P 0 w I H E 0 BI NAWRE] Page 148 of 249 of ver Ordinance 25 - 05 Stfikethtettghs to be removed Underlines to be added An Ordinance Amending Chapter, 30, Division 9, Other Non -overlay Districts, of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 30, Division 9, Other Non -overlay Districts, of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances shall be amended to add the following Subdivision and Section: Section 30-1604. — Oakwater Ride (a) located within the City of 11k River Sherburne Count Government L( the Northwest Mi line of U.S. [Ii9_b_=I_Va" N WI'MENTOF TRANSP()RTATT0N MONUMENTATtON PLAT 71 -MI WIM Those and the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast which lies south 10 and northwester in Road KNV.,both right of PARTME"NI OF TRANSP(_.)RTATt0N -MONUMENTYHON PLAT 71 -MI (b) PIJD Development standards, (1) Uses a. Permitted Uses 1, Residential, sin gle fainil. 2. Residential facilities (one to six persons 3. State licensed residential facilities or a housing with. servicesre�ristered under chapter 1.44E=) solving six or fewer Persons, a licensed da�� care Last Updated January 2023 P 0 W I H E 0 0 Y NAWREJ Page 149 of 249 Stfikethrettghs to be removed Underlines to be added facility Linder Minnesotafewer children shall be considered apermitted sdn le family residential use of �).ro )e�rt, for t criminal(urt�ose is to treat juveniles who ha<<e vic>lateci statutes relating; offenses or have been adjudicated delinruent on the basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes r itted .q—s,C. b. Accessory Uses 1. Accessory cl-xellinv units 2. Residential occu adons, 3. Structures. accessory. 4. Powers less than 60feet in height 5. Si, �nas t�erinitted in section 3()-851 et sec c. Conditional Uses I. Ken (2) Lot Size a. The PUD permits lot sizes as follows: Unit Count Minimuini Lot j2q)t.b i��I C 111 I-ot Area Min. 52' S Li vl Lo�ts 0 7 �OO S F Mim 65' S -�in 1�,ots Min. 75',S�jn)-Ic-f�anti�,- 1�,ots Min. 10q��SingLe-Fartijjy Lots, (3) Setbacks a. Single l an1i1 hots 1. !Prin-Tiar , -Structures 52' and 65'NVide Lots Front Setback Side Setback Rear Setback Corner Front Setback 75'Wide Lots Front Setback Side Setback Corner Front Setback Last Updated January 2023 P 0 w I III E 0 0 Y NAfUREj Page 150 of 249 Stfikethrettghs to be removed Underlines to be added Front Setback Side Setback Rear Setback Comer Front Setback 2. Accessory Structure,, Front Setback Samejas I'rinci al Structure Side Setback 5v - 0" Rear Setback 5v - 011 Corner Front Setback , Sarne as Principal Structure 3. All pro �erties are limited to ttivo detached strtircttiues. 4. Total (Ya age space attached and cletac shall be limited to 1_200 SE 5. All other setbacks shall be consistent with the relevant section of tbL-ci code. (4) Additional n 12Lsig- Standards. a. Driveways width is established in the table below, and is measured at the curb line 52' Lot Width 65' Lot Width 75' Lot W"idth 100' Lot Width Driveway X �fidth 18 feet 1 20 feet 30 feet 30 feet b. Driv, ewa Is must be setback 5'-0" from. side side e�rtlin�es. c. Attached )-arages must be at least 449 square feet in size 0 x 22 ----------- d. Internal monotonk,, c( de 1. Homes shall no color combination within the block described below. i, A block for t the two adjacent homes on the same side c>f the street and e three closest homes across the street. c. Landscape Requircrnents, 1. Lots 65-feet and wider MUSt include two trees in front yard. One tree must be an overstor� tree and the second can be ornamental, evergreen or overstor�?, I The -Oia I -patLdL-m,ust plant at least one overstory tree in the front . 1- f.must comralTwith standards described in cit,, codes be ginnin�with Sec. �30-2071L. L lations. (5) ction shall rernain consistent with the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances. Last Updated January 2023 P 0 W I R E 0 0 Y NAfUREj Page 151 of 249 Stfikethrettghs to be removed Underlines to be added (c) Development flans. The PT TD shall be developed in accordance with the foIlowin), - laps, as amended from time to time, oil file at city hall, Plan A — Elk River Specht Farm Master PUD Exhibits updated in accordance with. City Council action on April 7 2025. SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and be published as provided by law. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 7th day of April, 2025. John J. 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