HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-16 Resolution Approving Final Plat for Enclave at Medina 3rd AdditionMember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2013-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
THE ENCLAVE AT MEDINA 3RD ADDITION
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Home Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (the "Applicant'), intends to
acquire three parcels of land within the City (the "Property") which are legally described as:
Outlots G, I, and J, The Enclave at Medina and that part of vacated Navajo Road East, as
dedicated on the plat of The Enclave at Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota;
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2011, the City granted approval to the Applicant for a
preliminary plat to allow the future platting of property into 40 single family parcels zoned R1,
71 single family parcels zoned R2, and 41 townhome parcels zoned R3; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat was proposed to be developed in four phases; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2011, the City granted approval to the Applicant for a final plat
of the first phase of the project referred to as "The Enclave at Medina," which included 24 R2
single family parcels, five R3 townhome parcels and also created a number of outlots intended to
be replatted in subsequent phases; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2012, the City granted approval to the Applicant for a final plat
of the second phase of the project referred to as "The Enclave at Medina 2nd Addition," which
included 12 R1 single family parcels, 38 R2 single family parcels, and which included one fewer
R2 single family parcel than shown on the preliminary plat in order to provide area to access
property being developed by the Applicant immediately to the east; and
WHEREAS, the Navajo Road East dedicated within the plat of The Enclave at Medina,
right-of-way was vacated by the Medina City Council on October 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Outlots G, I, and J, The Enclave at Medina were anticipated for future
subdivision consistent with the approved preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested to replat Outlots G, I, and J, The Enclave at
Medina to develop the third phase of The Enclave at Medina project to include 28 R1 single
family parcels and 8 R2 single family parcels and to be called The Enclave at Medina 31-d
Addition; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has also proposed to include the vacated Navajo Road right-
of-way adjacent to the plat into Lot 1, Block 3 and Outlot B, The Enclave at Medina 3rd Addition;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final plat at the March 19, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that, subject to the terms and conditions
contained herein, the plat is substantially consistent with the approved preliminary plat and the
requirements of the City's subdivision regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
that final approval is hereby granted for the plat of The Enclave at Medina 3rd Addition, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement as drafted by the City which
shall include the requirements described below as well as other relevant requirements of
City ordinance or policy.
2. The Applicant shall address the comments of the City Engineer in the letter dated March
11, 2013.
3. Home owner association documents shall be recorded against the lots as approved by the
City in order to address all required maintenance of private open space, storm ponds,
wetlands, upland buffers, buffer yards, landscaping, common open space, and irrigation.
4. The Applicant shall provide the City a letter of credit as required by City ordinances to
ensure completion of the proposed subdivision improvements.
5. The Applicant shall install the improvements within the Property as shown on the plans
received by the City on February 26 and February 28, 2013, except as modified herein.
6. The construction plans shall be updated to remove the proposed parking area on
Magnolia Drive and instead construct a wider segment of Magnolia Drive, as approved
by the City Engineer, to allow parallel parking.
7. The Applicant shall convey title of Outlot B, The Enclave at Medina 3rd Addition, to the
City via a limited warranty deed.
8. The property shall be subject to current City regulations related to lawn and landscaping
irrigation. Irrigations systems within the subdivision shall not be connected to the City
Water Supply System.
9. The Applicant shall prepare an irrigation system plan subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer.
10. The construction plans for future phases of the development shall address all comments
and requirements of the City Engineer, City Forester and Fire Marshal.
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11. The Applicant shall install vegetative upland buffers adjacent to wetland as well as
required signage consistent with the City wetland preservation ordinance.
12. The City Council hereby grants a limited waiver from the 10-foot setback requirement for
driveways from a side lot line within this plat. Driveways in the R2 District shall be
allowed a minimum 5-foot setback from one side lot line, but shall be located a minimum
of 10 feet from the other side lot line.
13. All comments by the City Attorney related to title issues and recording procedures shall
be followed.
14. This final plat shall be recorded within 120 days of the date of this resolution or this
approval shall be considered void, unless a written request for a time extension is
submitted by the Applicant within said 120 days and approved by the City Council for
good cause.
15. All fees incurred by the City regarding the processing and review of this application shall
be paid by the Applicant, including the drafting and review of relevant agreements and
documents and the review of construction plans.
Dated: March 19, 2013.
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EliKeth Weir, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Pederson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Pederson, Weir
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Crosby and Martinson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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