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Development & Planning Process Sketch
Plan. A sketch plan review is an informal review
by City Staff and the Planning Commission of a proposed development project,
e.g. comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, subdivision, or a commercial/multiple-family
building permit. It is reviewed at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting, and gives the Planning Commissioners an opportunity to become
familiar with a proposed project prior to a public hearing or formal action.
The project developer receives feedback from the Commissioners prior to
the preparation and expense of the detailed plans that must be submitted
for formal consideration and approval. Staff strongly encourages developers
to take advantage of the sketch plan review process, especially if the
development proposal is controversial or is expected to impact neighboring
property owners. Sketch
Plan Submittal Checklist Comprehensive
Plan amendment. An amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan can involve either a change to the text of the plan or a change on
the Comprehensive Guide Plan Map which alters the land use designation
of a particular parcel of property. A Comprehensive Plan amendment may
be authorized if an applicant can prove the site would better serve the
City with another use than the one already designated. Amendments to the
Plan must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval
in accordance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Comprehensive
Plan Amendment Submittal Checklist Rezoning.
A rezoning of a property is proposed when the zoning ordinance does not
permit a desired use at a certain location. Requests for rezoning should
be discussed in terms of their effect on the purpose and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan, as well as their effect on the general health, safety,
and welfare of the City. Generally, a rezoning hearing is held in conjunction
with a subdivision and/or a Comprehensive Plan amendment. An amendment
to the zoning ordinance is requested when an existing zoning designation
does not allow for a desired use, but the use is generally compatible
with the overall zoning designation. Zoning amendments are typically used
for planned developments. Rezoning
or Zoning Amendment Submittal Checklist Preliminary
plat. A plat is a map of land subject to a common
development plan that shows the location and boundaries of streets, individual
lots or parcels, and other site information. There are two stages to the
platting process: (1) submission of the preliminary plat, and (2) the
final plat, which is discussed on the Final Plat Submittal Checklist.
The preliminary plat is a tentative drawing or map of a proposed subdivision
or lots; the new subdivision will require a new plat number and legal
description. The preliminary plat is reviewed by the Planning Commission
at a public hearing, and, if the preliminary plat conforms to all applicable
zoning and subdivision requirements, the Commission recommends approval
to the City Council. The City Council will review and approve the preliminary
plat. Preliminary
Subdivision / Plat Submittal Checklist Final
plat. The final plat is the second stage of the
platting process and is the approval of the plat by the City Council.
All lot boundaries, blocks, easements, and public facility dedications
are shown of the final plat. The final plat is recorded with Dakota County
and this becomes the legal description of the subject land. The application
for final plat is submitted when the City Council has approved the preliminary
plat, or when the legal description needs to be cleaned up on an existing
lot of record. Final
Subdivision / Plat Submittal Checklist Conditional
Use Permits. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is requested
when a person wishes to use a property for something that is not generally
allowed by the zoning ordinance, but which may, with certain conditions,
be an acceptable and consistent use. The CUP is issued by the City Council
and imposes special performance standards or restrictions on a property
to ensure the use is in keeping with the surrounding properties. A CUP
requires a public hearing. Conditional
Use Permit Submittal Checklist Variance.
A variance is an exception granted by the City Council from the zoning
requirements of a particular zoning district. Variances can be granted
when performance standards, such as setbacks, cannot be met due to unusual
physical site characteristics, called a "hardship". A hardship is related
to the physical characteristics of the land, such as slopes or mature
trees. The property owner most prove there is a hardship and the variance
requested is necessary to alleviate a physical hardship caused by unusual
circumstances. Variances cannot be used to either establish or enlarge
a use which is not otherwise permitted in the zoning district. Variance
applicants usually become aware of the need for a variance because they
have applied for a building permit and have been told by the Inspection
Department that the structure does not comply with a zoning performance
standard. Variance
Request Submittal Checklist Natural Resources
Management Permit. A
Natural Resources Management Permit (NRMP) application is necessary for
any activity that involves the grading of land, the construction of a
building, removal of trees, or other activity that disturbs the existing
conditions on a particular property. An application for a NRMP must be
submitted to the City Engineer before any land disturbing activity occurs.
The City Engineer will determine what, if any, fees are necessary. Chapter
152 of the City Code of Ordinances deals with natural resources. Natural
Resources Management Permit Application
Content updated on: 03-May-2004
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