Trident Shakopee West LLC is requesting that the City Council approve their Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for property located at the southeast corner of Marystown Road and Lusitano Street.

Trident Shakopee West LLC is proposing Arasan II, the second phase of their apartment complex that has already been constructed in this development. This apartment structure would include 112 units, 95 surface parking spaces and 110 underground parking spaces.

The first phase Arasan consisted of 138 units, and was developed with the adjacent V.A. Clinic. At that time, the developer also provided open space, drainage area and land for the development of a new city dog park.  The original proposal for the site adjacent to the apartments was a medical office building.  The developer has found that there was no demand and is now proposing to build a second apartment building that matches in style to the original development.

City departments, Scott County and other outside agencies were given the opportunity to review and provide comments regarding this application. City Engineering, SPU and Planning staff have provided memos/comments that have been incorporated into the draft Ordinance.

The property in question was included in the previously approved PUD and Plat, conditioned that an amendment was required once civil and architectural plans for the proposed use were prepared for review as specific users/building design had not been previously provided.

The apartment complex is proposing reduced setbacks along Lusitano Street, and the parking lot/pool area are proposing reduced setbacks from the south property line.

This apartment building generally complies with City requirements for parking spaces (194 required, 205 proposed) and design aesthetics. The building will generally match the existing apartment in appearance/materials, size. There are surface and underground parking spaces for the tenants of this structure, and there are amenities proposed (a pool, fire pit and patio area), along with a fitness and a community room on the first floor.

Since the initial development of this subdivision, the design of Lusitano Street has been modified and further developed, and is consistent with MnDOT, County and City design requirements. There is a temporary connection to Marystown that includes temporary barriers, with the long-term design to include a median for a right-in/right-out only access. Roundabouts are proposed at 17th/Marystown and at Marystown/Hwy. 169 access, with a trail along Marystown to be constructed when those roadway improvements occur.