HomeMy WebLinkAbout081916 Royal GC Concept PUD DNR Response LetterMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CENTRAL REGION
1200 WARNER ROAD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
651-259-5800
Date: 08/19/2016
Steve Wensman
Planning Director, City of Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo City Hall
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
RE: DNR Comments on the Concept PUD Plan for the Royal Golf Club at Lake Elmo
Steve:
The Royal Golf Club at Lake Elmo is a residential planned unit development (PUD) located at the site of
the former Tartan Golf Course. The site includes shoreland district areas from four public waters: Lake
Elmo (82010600), Horseshoe Lake (82007400), Rose Lake (82011200), and Downs Lake (82011000).
There is an unnamed public watercourse that flows through the golf course. Since at least half of this
public watercourse is in a pipe and the above ground section of the stream is entirely within the
boundary of the golf course, this public watercourse has not been included in this shoreland concept
PUD review. Unnamed public water wetland 82041800 is included in the City of Lake Elmo’s current
shoreland ordinance. However, the City is in the process of revising its shoreland ordinance and it is
anticipated that this wetland, which has not been assigned a shoreland classification by MNDNR, will be
removed from the City’s shoreland district. Therefore, this wetland has also not been included in this
shoreland concept PUD plan review.
Not enough information has been submitted with the concept plan to determine if the plan conforms to
State shoreland PUD rules. In order to evaluate the PUD, a shoreland residential PUD analysis will need
to be completed by the applicant. The PUD analysis is a site density evaluation (see the attached PUD
evaluation sheet from DNR and MN Rules 6120.3800 for shoreland PUD standards). Please encourage
the applicant to contact me prior to submittal of the preliminary PUD application for assistance on how
to complete the residential PUD analysis, as a number of factors must be considered.
For the PUD analysis, the project parcel is divided into tiers (see the attached project sketch plan with
tiers shown for the shoreland district areas in the PUD). First, the area in each tier that is suitable for
development is calculated. Stormwater ponds may be included within the suitable area; wetlands and
bluffs cannot be included in the suitable area calculation. Based on the suitable area and average lot size
in each tier, the allowable base density is calculated. If there is 50 percent or more open space within
the PUD, a density multipler may be used to increase density in each tier. Wetlands without a DNR
shoreland classification may be included as open space; stormwater ponds and public waters and public
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1200 WARNER ROAD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
651-259-5800
water wetlands with shoreland classifications cannot be included in the open space calculation. In
addition, 70 percent of the shore impact zone (SIZ) must also be in open space.
The following are MNDNR’s comments on the concept PUD plan:
• The concept PUD plan appears to meet or closely meet the 50 percent open space requirement,
but a more detailed analysis of the open space calculations is needed to complete the shoreland
residential PUD analysis.
• The bluff areas and wetlands within the shoreland districts for the public waters will need to be
mapped. These areas must be located so that they are not included in the calculation for the
area suitable for development in each tier. Also the bluff setback standard should be taken into
account when planning the location of structures near bluffs.
• Additional design planning is required to develop a stormwater management plan. As part of the
PUD analysis, the size and location of stormwater ponds will be required.
• The attached map shows the location of the 100-year floodplain in yellow. Proposed lots are
located in the 100-year floodplain. Development within the floodplain will need to follow state
and local floodplain regulations.
• Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) regulations must be followed for the WCA-delineated wetland
basins on the site.
• Additional comments will be provided by MNDNR on the EAW for this proposed project.
Both the City of Lake Elmo’s current shoreland ordinance and the draft shoreland ordinance amendment
(currently being reviewed by DNR) require that DNR review and approve shoreland PUDs. DNR will work
with the applicant on the residential PUD analysis and work with the City of Lake Elmo through the PUD
review and approval process.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this PUD concept plan. If you have additional questions
on these comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jenifer Sorensen
East Metro Area Hydrologist
DNR Central Region
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-259-5754
jenifer.sorensen@state.mn.us
cc: Daniel Petrik, DNR
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PUD/CLUSTER EVALUATION SHEET
Part 1. DNR In-house Information:
DNR Region and Area Number Region____ Area__________
Checklist Preparer _________________________
(Name)
Date Prepared _________________________
DNR PUD Approval Required?* ___Yes ___No
Date of Field Inspection _________________________
(DNR field inspection required when
the PUD is subject to DNR approval)
*In shoreland areas, DNR approval is required when the local unit of
government has not yet adopted planned unit development (PUD)
standards compliant with 1989 Minnesota Rules, Parts 6120.2500 -
6120.3900 for shoreland areas. DNR approval is required for all wild
& scenic rivers planned cluster developments (PCD). This form does
not apply to the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway Designation.
Part 2. General Project Information:
Project Name ________________________
Is this a Shoreland District PUD? ___Yes ___No
Is this a Wild & Scenic River District PCD? ___Yes ___No
Lake/Stream Involved ________________________
(Include shoreland or wild &
scenic rivers classification.) ________________________
(Classification)
City &/or County Name ________________________
________________________
The Project Proposal is for:
New Development ____
Resort Conversion ____
Redevelopment of existing site ____
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Is the project one of the following:
A "residential" PUD?
nature of residency is nontransient and the major or primary focus of the development
Residential planned unit development means a use where the ___Yes ___No
is not service- oriented. For example, residential apartments, manufactured home parks,
townhouses, cooperatives, and full fee ownership residences would be considered as
residential planned unit developments.
A "commercial" PUD?
provide transient, short-term lodging spaces, rooms, or parcels and their operations are
Commercial planned unit developments are typically uses that ___Yes ___No
essentially service-oriented. For example, hotel/motel accommodations, resorts,
recreational vehicle and camping parks, and other primarily service- oriented activities
are commercial planned unit developments.
NOTE: An expansion to an existing commercial PUD involving 6 or less
new dwelling units or sites since the date the community adopted land use
regulations compliant with the revised shorelandPUD standards in
Part 6120.3800 is permissible as a permitted use (under DNR's shoreland rules),
provided the total project density does not exceedthe density calculated in the
project density evaluation calculations which follows in Part 5.
A combined "residential and commercial" PUD?
this is a development with a mixture of uses and a combination of residential/
For the purposes of this checklist, ___Yes ___No
commercial dwelling units or sites. The total project acreage must be divided
between the respective tables on page 6 for residential density analysis and page 8
for commercial density analysis. If a portion of the project area is set aside for a
strictly commercial activity not involving dwelling unitsor dwelling sites
(e.g., a proposed/existingmarina, restaurants, etc.), then a portion of the lot must
be excluded from the density evaluation noted in the preceding sentence - this would
be an area equal to creating a hypothetical lot for these facilities such that all
dimensional, sewage treatment and water supply, and performance standards could
be satisfied assuming this development was standing on its own.
Conversion of a resort or other land use to a residential PUD?
uses may be converted to a residential PUD provided:
Resorts and other land ___Yes ___No
1) the proposed conversion has been initially evaluated in accordance with the criteria
in Parts 5 and 6 which follow; and 2) remedial measures have been taken to correct
project deficiencies as determined by the evaluation in Parts 5 and 6, all in accordance
with Part 6120.3800, Subpart 5. (D) (See Attachment A, Part A).
___Yes ___No If this is a resort/other land conversion, have items 1 and 2 in the preceding
paragraph been satisfied?
This checklist is designed so that an affirmative answer to the following questions will indicate that
the PUD proposal meets applicable DNR shoreland/wild and scenic rivers rules. If a question is
not applicable to a given PUD proposal, then an "N/A" should be entered into the "Yes" column
(with an explanation, if necessary).
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Part 3. Land Use District Compatibility:
Is the proposed land use permissible in the applicable zoning district? ___Yes ___No
If this is a residential PUD in a Shoreland District, does the development have at ___Yes ___No
least 5 dwelling units or sites? If not, the proposal does not qualify as a residential PUD.
If this is a shoreland PUD, is the community requiring a Conditional Use application? ___Yes ___No
Part 4. Project Development Information:
Have the following project development documents been provided:
Documents that explain how the PUD will be designed and will function, as ___Yes ___No
approved by the DNR/local unit of government (specify which of the following
have been provided):
____ A master plan/drawing
structures to be occupied.
describing the project and the floor plan for all commercial
____ A property owners association agreement
(for residential PUD's) with mandatory membership and
all in accordance with the requirements of Part 6120.3800, subpart 5. (C) (See Attachment A, Part B); and
____ Deed restrictions, covenants, permanent easements
or other instruments that: 1) properly address
future vegetative and topographic alterations, construction of additional buildings, (uncontrolled) beaching
of watercraft, and construction of commercial buildings in residential PUD'S; and 2) ensure the long-term
preservation and maintenance of open space (in accordance with the criteria and analysis specified in Part 6.
A. of this checklist).
A site plan and/or plat
surface water features, existing and proposed structures and other facilities, land
for the project showing locations of property boundaries, ___Yes ___No
alterations, sewage treatment and water supply systems (where public systems will
not be provided), and topographic contours at ten-foot intervals or less. When a PUD
is a combined commercial and residential development, the site plan and/or plat
must indicate and distinguish which buildings and portions of the project are residential,
commercial or a combination of the two (see discussion on combined residential and
commercial PUD’s ).
The PUD applicant has satisfied all the necessary environmental assessment
(EAW) or environmental impact statement (EIS) requirements. The DNR/local unit of
worksheet ___Yes ___No
government approval cannot occur until the environmental review process is complete.
If an EAW/EIS is required, do not answer this question "Yes" unless the required
environmental review process is complete.
In accordance with A.-C. below, attach a map or drawing
which shows:
- how the project has been divided into tiers, and
- those areas 'unsuitable" for inclusion in the density calculation.
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A. In a shoreland district, divide the parcel into tiers by locating one or more lines approximately
parallel to a line that identifies the ordinary high water level at the following intervals,
proceeding landward:
SHORELAND TIER DIMENSIONS
Unsewered Sewered
(feet) (feet)
General development lakes-first tier 200 200
General development lakes-second and additional tiers 267 200
Recreational development lakes 267 267
Natural environment lakes 400 320
All river classes* 300 300
B. In a wild and scenic river district, determine the tier depth dimensions for all tiers by dividing
the minimum lot size by the minimum lot width requirement (NOTE: Certain urban reaches of
wild and scenic rivers are managed by use of shoreland provisions which will require
identifying tier depths as specified in A. above).
C. Calculate the "suitable area" for development within each tier, excluding all unsuitable areas
such as wetlands bluffs, land below the ordinary high water level of public waters, controlled
access lot type areas** , and the area set aside for commercial facilities not involving dwelling
units or sites. This suitable area is then subjected to either the residential (subpart D below) or
commercial (subpart E below) PUD density evaluation steps to arrive at an allowable number of
dwelling units or sites. Include this suitable area figure in column 2 of the Residential PUD
Table in subpart D or column 4 of the Commercial PUD Table in subpart E, as appropriate.
The total site acreage equals _______________________
Specify the total square feet/acreage of the site which is unsuitable due to:
Wetlands ________________
Bluffs __________________
Land below the Ordinary High Water Level _________________
Controlled Access Lot Area ________________________
The area set aside for strictly commercial facilities __________________.
** See the discussion in Part 6. C. (4) of this checklist if it is desired to provide over-water mooring spaces for nonriparian
residential lot owners. To do this, additional riparian open space area will have to be provided consistent with the controlled access
lot sizing calculations in the shoreland rules and as explained in Attachment A, Part C.
D. For Residential PUD’s, determine the allowable density by tier in accordance with Steps 1-3 below:
1. In a Shoreland District, divide the suitable area within each tier by the single residential lot size
standard for lakes or, for rivers, the single residential lot width standard times the tier depth
(unless the local unit of government has specified an alternative minimum lot size for rivers
which shall then be used) to yield a base density of dwelling units or sites for each tier.
Complete columns 2 and 3 in the Residential PUD Table on the following page;
2. In a wild and scenic river district, divide the suitable area within each tier by the single
residential lot size. Complete columns 2 and 3 in the Residential PUD Table in subitem 3 which
follows; and
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3. Complete the remainder of the table on the following page to the degree necessary to determine
final allowable project density.
RESIDENTIAL PUD ANALYSIS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Tier Suitable
area/sq. ft*
Required
Lot Size/ in
sq. ft.
Allowable Base
Density: divide
Column 3 into
Column 2
Density
Increase
Multiplier
**
Total
Allowable
Density with
Multiplier
Total
Density
Proposed
Cumulative
Density
Allowed ***
Cumulative
Density
Proposed ***
1 1.5
2 2.0
3 3.0
4 3.0
5 3.0
Column
Totals
*Do not include as suitable area any wetlands, bluffs, land below the ordinary high water level, any land designated as controlled
access lot area, or any land set aside for strictly commercial facilities.
**The total site acreage equals_______, and give the total square feet/acreage of the site which is unsuitable due to:
Wetlands______________; Bluffs______________; Land below Ordinary High Water Level __________; Controlled access lot
area_____________________: Land used strictly for Commercial Facilities________________ The density increase multiplier in
this column can only be applied to the preceding column if the provisions of Subpart F. are satisfied.
***Use this column only if allowable density is being transferred from a given tier to another tier farther back from the waterbody.
Please note that density may not be transferred from a tier farther back to a tier closer to the waterbody.
4. The proposed project density is consistent with the ___Yes ___No
Residential PUD Analysis Table.
E. For commercial PUD’s
determine the allowable density of dwelling units or sites by completing the
Commercial PUD Analysis Table in item 2 on the next page. Complete the Commercial PUD table, if
necessary, concurrently with the more detailed explanation in item 1 below:
1. Density/base dwelling unit or dwelling site calculation:
a) Determine the average inside living area size (i.e., average unit floor area) of
dwelling units or sites within each tier, including both existing and proposed units
and sites. Computation of inside living area sizes need not include decks, patios,
stoops, steps, garages, or porches and basements, unless they are habitable space.
Fill in column 2 of the table on the next page.
b) Select the appropriate floor area ratio from the table included as Attachment B to
this checklist and complete column 3 of the table below.
c) Multiply the suitable area within each tier (in column 4) by the floor area ratio (in
column 3) to yield a total floor area for each tier allowed to be used for dwelling
units or sites and put the answer in column 5 of the table.
d) Divide the "total floor area" for each tier in column 5 by the average inside living
area size in column 2 to yield a base number of dwelling units or sites for each tier,
put the answer in column 6.
e) Complete the remainder of the Commercial PUD Analysis Table, as appropriate.
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2. COMMERCIAL PUD ANALYSIS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Tier Average Unit
Floor Area/
sq. ft.
Floor
Area
Ratio/
From
Appendix
B
Suitable
Tier Area/
sq. ft.*
Total Floor
Area Pier Tier*
Column 3
multiplied by
Column 4 **
Base Density/
Divide
Column 5 by
Column 2
***
Density
Increase
Multiplier
****
Total
Allowable
Dwelling
Units/Sites
with Multiplier
Total
Number of
Units/Sites
Proposed
Cumulative
Number of
Units/Sites
Allowed
******
Cumulative
Number of
Units/Sites
Proposed
******
1 1.5
2 2.0
3 3.0
4 3.0
5 3.0
Column Totals
* Do not include as suitable area any wetlands, bluffs, land below the Ordinary High Water lever, any land designated as controlled
access lots, or any land set aside for strictly commercial facilities.
The Total Site Area equals: ________________
Give the total square footage/acreage of the site, which is unsuitable due to:
Wetlands: _____________; Bluffs:_____________________; Land below the OHW level:___________;
Controlled Access Lot area:_____________; Land for strictly Commercial Facilities: _____________.
** This is the total floor area for each tier allowed to be used for dwelling units or sites.
*** This is the total number of dwelling units or sites allowable per tier without a density increase.
**** The density increase multiplier in this column can only be applied to the preceding column if the provisions of Subpart F,
which follow, are satisfied.
***** Use this column only if allowable density is being transferred from a given tier farther back from the waterbody. Please note
that density may not be transferred from a tier farther back to a tier closer to the waterbody.
3. The proposed project density is consistent with the Commercial ___Yes ___No
PUD Analysis Table.
F. Density Increases:
the density multiplier in the tables in subparts D and E above are
Maximum density increases consistent with ___Yes ___No
permissible only when all of the design standards in Part 6 of this
checklist are fully satisfied and one of the following provisions is satisfied:
The actual proposed structure setback(s) identified in Part 6. B. 5. c. ___Yes ___No
of this checklist are equivalent to 150 percent of the minimum
required structure structure setback; or
The actual proposed structure setback(s) identified in Part 6. B. 5. c. ___Yes ___No
of this checklist are 125 percent of the required structure setback and
the impact of reducing the structure setback from a 150 percent
increase to a 125 percent increase is mitigated or reduced an equivalent
amount through vegetative management, topography, or other methods
acceptable to the local unit of government.
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Part 6. Design and performance standards.
All PUD’s must meet the following design and performance standards prior to final approval by the
DNR/responsible local unit of government:
A. Open Space Preservation and Management
___Yes ___No
1. At least 50 percent of the total project area is preserved as open space and the following
additional standards are met:
a) Dwelling units or sites, road rights-of-way, or land covered by road surfaces, parking
areas, or structures, except water-oriented accessory structures or facilities, are
developed areas and are not included in the computation of minimum open space.
b) Open space does not include commercial facilities or uses (except open space may
contain water-oriented accessory structures or facilities consistent with Part 6120.3300,
Subpart 3, (H) (See Attachment A, Part D.) or recreational facilities for use by owners
or occupants of the dwelling units or sites, or the public).
c) Open space includes areas with physical characteristics unsuitable for development in
their natural state, and areas containing significant historic sites or unplatted cemeteries.
d) The appearance of open space areas, including topography, vegetation, and allowable
uses, is preserved by use of restrictive deed covenants, permanent easements, public
dedication and acceptance, or other equally effective and permanent means.
e) All required open space areas are clearly identified or described in all final project
drawings/plats and related project documents.
NOTE: Open space may include subsurface sewage treatment systems if the use of the space is restricted to avoid adverse
impacts on the systems.
2. The shore impact zone (SIZ), based on normal structure setbacks, is included as open space
subject to the following:
a) Determine SIZ depth by multiplying the normal minimum building setback of
________ feet by one-half to give a shore impact zone depth back from the
ordinary high water level of__________ feet; and
b) reserve the SIZ as open space as follows:
- For new residential PUD'S, at least 70 percent of this SIZ area is preserved in its
natural state.
- For new commercial PUD'S, at least 50 percent of this SIZ area is preserved in
its existing or natural state.
- For existing developments/conversions, at least 50 percent of this SIZ area is
preserved in its natural or existing state.
B. Centralization of Utilities and Structures ___Yes ___No
1. The PUD is connected to a publicly-owned sewer or water supply system, if available.
2. If publicly-owned utility systems are not available, the on-site water supply and sewage
treatment systems are centralized and will meet the applicable requirements of the State
Department of Health or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, respectively.
3. The PUD applicant has either: 1) received any required State Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) permit for the sewage treatment system; or 2) the applicant has received a
written statement from the MPCA indicating that it is likely that there will be no anticipated
problems in issuing a permit.
4. Sufficient lawn area free of limiting factors has been set aside for a replacement soil treatment
system for each sewage treatment system that is constructed.
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5. For residential PUD'S, all dwelling units or sites are clustered into one or more groups on
suitable sites and are designed and located to meet or exceed the following standards for the
relevant shoreland or wild and scenic river district classification:
(1) (2) (3)
Requirement Percentage of
of local Actual that required
ordinance Proposal by local ordinance
a) Minimum structure elevation _____ _____ NA_____
above OHW*
b) Maximum structure height _____ _____ N/A_____
c) Minimum structure setback _____ _____ ______%**
from the OHW
d) Minimum structure setback _____ _____ ______%**
from top of bluff, if applicable
*Either state in number of feet or specify an elevation using a national geodetic vertical datum or assumed datum.
**Divide column 2 by column 1 and multiply by 100.
C. Placement of Shore Recreation Facilities
1. All swimming areas, docks and watercraft mooring areas and launching ramps are centralized in
suitable locations.
2. The number of spaces provided for continuous over-water mooring, beaching or docking of
watercraft does not exceed one for each first tier residential or commercial dwelling unit or site
allowable in the applicable table in Part 5. D. or E. Commercial PUD'S can also include
mooring sites authorized under a DNR protected water's permit for a commercial marina.
Indicate the number of over-water spaces in this proposed development, and of this the number
authorized under DNR permit for a commercial marina ________________ ______________.
3. Access to the lake or river for non-first tier property owners or for occupants of non-first tier
commercial dwelling units or sites is provided only by a launching ramp. The launching ramp
may include a small dock for the loading and unloading of equipment.
4. As an alternative to item 3 immediately above and for residential PUD'S only, nonriparian
owners have been provided over-water mooring, beaching, or docking spaces in addition to
those allowed for riparian first tier owners in item 2 immediately above. This is accomplished
by providing additional "open space" in an amount (area) equal to the "controlled access lot"
sizing requirements in the shoreland rules in Part 6120.3300, Subp. 2. E. (1) for the number of
additional spaces proposed (complete the calculations in Attachment A, Part C). The additional
open space also meets the following:
a) A separate [controlled access] "lot of record" has not been created/subdivided, but: 1)
the riparian area used for the controlled access lot sizing calculation has been clearly
shown on the PUD drawings; and 2) the allowable project densities determined in Part
5. D. and E. have been redetermined to reflect the reduced riparian tier area now
available for dwelling unit or dwelling site density calculations;
b) This additional open space is treated consistent with the provisions of Part 6. A.1. a - e
of this checklist; and
c) If nonriparian dwelling units or sites are being provided with over-water mooring
spaces, then indicate the total number of mooring spaces, and of this total the number
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for: 1) residential/commercial first tier dwelling units or sites________ ; 2) the number
authorized under DNR permit for a commercial marina; and 3) the number of spaces for
non first tier/nonriparian residential dwelling units or sites calculated on Attachment A,
Part C of this checklist.
5. All launching ramps and on-water mooring structures/facilities for residential uses, within the
meaning of Minnesota Rules, Parts 6115.0170, Subp. 20; 6115.0210; and 6115.0211, shall be
exempt from a DNR permit if: 1) approved as part of a PUD consistent with Parts 6120.2500-
6120.3900; and 2) designed and constructed in accordance with the criteria of the applicable
DNR agency rule cited in this subpart.
D. Visibility. Structures, parking areas and other facilities will be ___Yes ___No
treated to reduce visibility as viewed from the public water and
adjacent shoreland. A specific plan/planning statement has been
submitted by the applicant showing how this is to be accomplished
by use of vegetation, topography, increased setbacks, color, or other
means acceptable to the local unit of government/DNR, assuming
summer, leaf-on conditions.
E. Erosion Control and Stormwater Management. To prevent erosion: ___Yes ___No
1) If necessary, time restrictions have been specified that limit the length of time bare ground
can be exposed.
2) Temporary ground covers, sediment entrapment facilities, vegetated buffer strips or other
appropriate techniques will be used to minimize erosion potential to surface waters.
3) If necessary because of special site conditions, an erosion control plan approved by the soil
and water conservation district was required.
4) The project has been designed to effectively manage the quantity and quality of runoff. The
project will not result in increased erosion, sedimentation or flood discharges or stages for
runoff events up to and including the 100-year frequency event.
5) Impervious surface within any tier does not exceed 25 percent of the tier area (except that
35 percent impervious surface coverage may be allowed in the first tier of general
development lakes with approved storm water management and vegetative control plans).
F. Accessory Structures: ___Yes ___No
1) All accessory structures and facilities, except those that are water-oriented, meet or exceed
the normal structure setback standards.
2) Water-oriented accessory structures allowed within the normal building setback area are
centralized and meet the standards in Parts 6120.3300, Subpart 3. B. (3) and 6120.3300,
Subpart 3. (H) (See Attachment A, Part D).
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Appendix 7B - Attachment A
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATORY PROVISIONS
A. Resort Conversions B. Provisions for Property Owners
Part 6120.3800, Subpart 5. (D). Association Agreement Documents
Part 6120.3800, Subpart 5. (C).
C. Nonriparian Over-Water D. Accessory/Water Oriented
Mooring/Controlled Access Lot Structures
Sizing Part 6120.3300, Subpart 3. (B)(3).
Part 6120.3300, Subpart E. Part 6120.3300, Subpart 3. (H).
A. Conversions
Proposed conversions must be initially evaluated using the same procedures and standards for developments
involving all new construction. Inconsistencies between existing features of the development and these
standards must be identified.
Deficiencies involving water supply and sewage treatment, structure color, impervious coverage open space,
and shore recreation facilities must be corrected as part of the conversion or as specified in the conditional
use permit.
Shore and bluff impact zone deficiencies must be evaluated and reasonable improvements made as part of
the conversion. These improvements must include, where applicable, the following:
___ Removal of extraneous buildings, docks, or other facilities that no longer need to be located in shore
or bluff impact zones.
___ Remedial measures to correct erosion sites and improve vegetative cover and screening of buildings
and other facilities as viewed from the water.
___ If existing dwelling units are located in shore or bluff impact zones, conditions are attached to
approvals of conversions that preclude exterior expansions in any dimension or substantial
alterations. The conditions must also provide for future relocation of dwelling units, where feasible,
to other locations, meeting all setback and elevation requirements when they are rebuilt or replaced.
Existing dwelling unit or dwelling site densities that exceed the standards in Part 5 of this checklist may be
allowed to continue but must not be allowed to be increased, either at the time of conversion or in the future.
Efforts must be made during the conversion to limit impacts of high densities by requiring seasonal use,
improving vegetative screening, centralizing shore recreation facilities, installing new sewage treatment
systems or other means.
B. Provisions for Property Owners Association Agreement Documents
Open space preservation. Deed restrictions, covenants, permanent easements, public dedication and
acceptance, or other equally effective and permanent means must be provided to ensure long term
reservation and maintenance of open space. The instruments must include all of the following protections:
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____ Commercial uses are prohibited.
____ Vegetation and topographic alterations other than routine maintenance are prohibited.
____ Construction of additional buildings or storage of vehicles and other materials is prohibited.
____ Uncontrolled beaching of watercraft is prohibited.
Development, organization and functioning. Unless an equally effective alternative community framework
is established when applicable, all residential planned unit developments must use an owners association
with the following features:
____ Membership is mandatory for each dwelling unit or site purchaser and any successive purchases.
____ Each member must pay a pro rata share of the association's expenses, and unpaid assessments can
become liens on units or sites.
____ Assessments are adjustable to accommodate changing conditions.
____ The association are responsible for insurance, taxes, and maintenance of all commonly owned
property and facilities.
C. Controlled Access for Nonriparian Owners/Over-Water Mooring Spaces
Nonriparian/non-first tier owners in residential PUD'S can be provided over-water mooring or docking
spaces. Provisions of Part 6 C. of this checklist and the following provisions are satisfied.
Additional riparian open space equivalent to the width and size of a standard single residential lot is
provided for the first six additional watercraft allowed for nonriparian lots. For each additional watercraft
above six, the width of the above-noted standard residential lot (using the same depth must be increased by
the percentage from the following table and the calculations which follow:
CONTROLLED ACCESS FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS
Ratio of lake size Required increase
to shore length in frontage
acres/mile) (percent)
Less than 100 25
100-200 20
201-300 15
301-400 10
Greater than 400 5
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CONTROLLED ACCESS SIZING REQUIREMENTS
1. Indicate the number of nonriparian/ non-Tier 1 over-water mooring spaces to be provided__________
2. Indicate the standard minimum single residential lot dimensions for this lake's classification. If 6 or less
additional non-Tier 1 over-water mooring spaces are to be provided, the additional riparian open space
to be provided must meet these dimensions and area. Recalculate the suitable area and allowable first
tier densities in the table in Part 5. D. of this checklist to reflect the loss of suitable area due to this
additional dedication of open spaces.
Width ____________ Depth ______________ Area __________________
3. If more than 6 additional spaces are to be provided, then:
a) Select the appropriate percentage increase multiplier from the table above ____%
b) Multiply this multiplier in a) by the difference between the number of spaces proposed and six ___%
c) Increase the lot width in 2. above by the total percentage multiplier calculated in b) immediately
above. Assume the same lot depth in 2. above and recalculate the lot area. This is the area and
dimensions for the additional open space and recalculate the figures in the table in Part 5. D of this
checklist. Width ____________ Depth ______________ Area __________________
D. Water-Oriented Accessory Structures
The structure or facility must not exceed ten feet in height, exclusive of safety rails, and detached decks
must not exceed eight feet above grade at any point.
The setback of the structure or facility from the ordinary high water level must be at least ten feet.
The structure or facility must be treated to reduce visibility as viewed from public waters and adjacent
shorelands by vegetation, topography, increased setbacks, color, or other means acceptable to the local unit
of government, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions.
The roof may be used as a deck with safety rails, but must not be enclosed or used as a storage area.
The structure or facility must not be designed or used for human habitation and must not contain water
supply or sewage treatment facilities.
The structure cannot occupy an area greater than 250 square feet. As an alternative for general development
and recreational development waterbodies, water-oriented accessory structures used solely tor watercraft
storage, and including storage of related boating and water-oriented sporting equipment, may occupy an area
up to 400 square feet, provided the maximum width of the structure is 20 teet as measured parallel to the
configuration of the shoreline.
NOTE: Water-oriented accessory structures may have the lowest floor placed lower than the flood
protection elevation determined if the structure is constructed of flood-resistant materials to the elevation,
electncal and mechanical equipment is placed above the elevation and, if long duration flooding is
anticipated, the structure is built to withstand ice action and wind-driven waves and debris.
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Attachment B
COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FLOOR AREA RATIOS*
Public waters classes
Sewered general Second and
development additional tiers
first on unsewered
tier on general
unsewered development
general lakes;
development recreational
lakes; urban, development Natural
Average agricultural, lakes; environment
unit floor tributary transition and lakes;
lakes; river forested river remote river
area (sq.ft.) segments segments segments
200 .040 .020 .010
300 .048 .024 .012
400 .056 .028 .014
500 .065 .032 .016
600 .072 .038 .019
700 .082 .042 .021
800 .091 .046 .023
900 .099 .050 .025
1,000 .108 .054 .027
1,100 .116 .058 .029
1,200 .125 .064 .032
1,300 .133 .068 .034
1,400 .142 .072 .036
1,500 .150 .075 .038
* For average unit floor areas less than shown, use the floor area ratios listed for 200 square feet. For floor
areas greater than shown, use the ratios listed for 1,500 square feet. For recreational camping areas, use
the ratios listed at 400 square feet. Manufactured home sites in recreational camping areas shall use a
ratio equal to the size of the manufactured home, or if unknown, the ratio listed for 1,000 square feet.
82041800
Lake Elmo82010600
Downs Lake (Off of Map to the North)82011000
Horseshoe Lake82007400
Rose Lake82011200
Tier 3
Tie r 1
Tie r 2
Tier 3
Tie r 1
Tie r 3
Tie r 3
Tie r 2
Tie r 2
Tier 4
Tie r 1
100 Year Floodplain
Public Water Waterc ourse
Public Water Basin
Public Water Wetland
PUD Shoreland Tier
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
1000 Ft Shoreland District
±0 500 1,000250 Fee t
Shoreland PUD Tiers forRoyal Golf Club, Lake Elmo
Lake SL Classification
Lake Elmo Recreational DevelopmentHoreshoe Lake Natural EnvironmentDowns Lake Natural E nvironmentRose Lake Natural Environment