CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 25-__
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.162 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
MOTION BY: SECOND BY:
WHEREAS: KJ Walk Inc., owner, has applied for rezoning from Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District to Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for a development to be known as Stone Path; and
WHEREAS: The Prior Lake Planning Commission considered the proposed Planned Unit Development Plan at a public hearing on September 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS: Notice of the public hearing on said PUD 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; and
WHEREAS: The Prior Lake City Council considered the proposed PUD for Stone Path on October 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS: The City Council finds the PUD is compatible with the stated purposes and intent of the Chapter 10, Article IV, Division 4, Planned Unit Developments of the Zoning Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
The above recitals are herein fully incorporated herein as set forth above.
The Prior Lake Zoning Map, referred to in Prior Lake City Code Section 10.162, is hereby amended to designate the following legally described property as Stone Path Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning the property to R-1, Low Density Residential with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
That part of the North one-half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ of the NE ¼), of Section Twenty-six (26), Township One Hundred Fifteen (115) North, Range Twenty-two (22) West, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), Section 26, distant 960 feet East of the Northwest corner thereof; thence South at right angles to said North line of NE ¼, Section 26, a distance of 410.89 feet; thence deflecting to the left, at an angle of 64°36’20″, in a Southeasterly direction, a distance of 607.06 feet; thence in Northwesterly direction to a point on the North line of said Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), Section 26, distant 440 feet East of the point of beginning; thence West along said North line of Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), to point of beginning, Scott County, Minnesota.(PID: 259260050)
The Stone Path Planned Unit Development includes the following elements:
The PUD is a single-family development consisting of 11 lots for single family homes.
The elements of the plan will be as shown on the plans dated August 29, 2025, except for modifications approved as part of the final PUD plan.
The City Council hereby adopts the following findings:
Provides a flexible approach to development which is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designations on the entire site. The PUD approach allows the location of the housing units in ways that preserve and enhance natural features of the site.
More creative, efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through mixing of land uses.
The proposed PUD plan clusters the residential areas so as to minimize wetland impacts.
Create a sense of place and provide more interaction among people;
The plan incorporates a sidewalk connection to the existing City sidewalk network.
Increase transportation options, such as walking, biking or bussing;
The plan proposes local streets through the area and a pedestrian sidewalk.
Provide opportunities for life cycle housing to all ages.
This PUD provides 11 detached single-family residential homes.
Provide more efficient and effective use of streets, utilities, and public facilities that support high quality land use development at a lesser cost.
The plan connects Bluebird Trail NE to Rolling Oaks Circle NE with pedestrian access.
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 PUD district also 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.
The PUD preserves a greater amount of open space and wetland areas.
Preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics and open space, and protection of sensitive environmental features including, but not limited to, steep slopes, wetlands, and trees. Where applicable, the PUD should also encourage historic preservation, re-use and redevelopment of existing buildings.
The plan includes the dedication of easements and public outlots around the wetland areas to protect these sensitive natural features.
High quality of design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned.
The proposed design is compatible with the surrounding low density residential land uses.
Final plans for Stone Path Planned Unit Development are subject to the following conditions:
The developer shall revise the plans according to the September 12, 2025 City Engineering & Public Works and Community Development Dept. Memorandum, the September 17, 2025 Scott County Engineering/Traffic Memo and the September 17, 2025 Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed Memo.
The developer shall obtain a grading permit from the City Engineering Department prior to any grading or tree removal on the site.
The Developer shall obtain the required permits from other state or local agencies prior to applicable on the site.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 14th day of October 2025.
ATTEST:
Jason Wedel, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor
A summary of this Ordinance to be published per code and statute.
Posted on Prior Lake News Compass website (www.plnewscompass.org) on Oct. 3, 2025.