HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-23 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Fields of Medina WestMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2013-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
FIELDS OF MEDINA WEST
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Mattamy (Minneapolis) Partnership (the "Developer") owns unaddressed
property located on Meander Drive, which is approximately 23 acres in size and is legally
described in Exhibit A (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, December 18, 2012, the City granted approval of a preliminary plat
proposing the subdivision of the Property into 64 single-family residential lots and a number of
outlots to be called "Fields of Medina West;" and
WHEREAS, the Developer intends to plat and develop the Property in two phases and
has requested final plat approval for Fields of Medina West, which is the first phase of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Fields of Medina West plat contains 34 of the single-family residential
lots and the four outlots shown on the approved preliminary plat, and also contains three
additional outlots intended to be replatted in a future phase; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final plat at the April 16, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that, subject to the terms and conditions
contained herein, the final plat is substantially consistent with the approved preliminary plat and
the requirements of the City's subdivision regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina,
Minnesota hereby grants final plat approval of Fields of Medina West, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1) The Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City, in form and
substance acceptable to the City, which shall include the conditions described below as
well as other requirements by City ordinance or policy.
2) The Developer shall install all improvements shown on the plans received by the City on
April 1, 2013 except for as amended by this resolution. The design of all improvements
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction.
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3) The Developer shall provide a letter of credit prior to any site construction in an amount
recommended by the City Engineer to ensure completion of the improvements identified
in the approved plans, in this resolution, and by other City policies and specifications.
4) Prior to construction commencing, the Developer shall satisfy all comments in the City
Engineer letter dated April 11, 2013 and meet all other recommendations of the City
Engineer.
5) The Developer shall convey Outlot A to the City by warranty deed, a portion of such land
satisfying required park dedication for the subdivision and the remaining land being
conveyed for park and other purposes.
6) The City hereby grants a limited waiver to the full amount of tree replacement required
by Section 828.41 Subd. 7 of the zoning code. The Developer shall be required to
enhance public facilities in the area through the deeding of additional property beyond
that required by the City pursuant to park dedication requirements and construction of
park facilities as shown in the plans. Such construction shall include, at a minimum,
playground equipment, picnic shelter, sports court, trails, tree plantings, and a parking lot
all completed to specifications of the City. Final plans for park improvements shall be
approved by the City prior to construction through consultation with the Park
Commission. Playground equipment design and vendor shall be approved by the City, or
the applicant may choose to contribute $150,000 towards the City's purchase of
equipment. The City may require an equivalent improvement to be constructed in place
of the sports court or picnic shelter.
7) The Developer shall update the construction plans and provide for the construction of
turn -lane improvements at Meander Road and Cavanaugh Trail as recommended in the
City Engineer letter dated April 11, 2013.
8) No lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be permitted to connect to the City water
system. The Applicant shall provide details of alternative measures prior to final plat
approval. If the Applicant proposes to drill a well in order to provide water for lawn
irrigation, annual pumping records shall be provided to the City.
9) The street names on the plat shall be updated and approved by City staff prior to
recording the plat.
10) All comments from the City Engineer's Office regarding landscaping and tree plantings
found in the memo from Candace Amberg dated December 10, 2012 shall be addressed
to the satisfaction of City Staff.
11) The Developer shall submit an upland buffer planting plan at the time of the second
phase of the project which shall be satisfactory to the City.
12) All comments of the City Attorney shall be addressed, and the Developer shall abide by
the City Attorney's recommendations related to title issues and recording procedures.
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13) The Developer shall provide Homeowner's Association documents for City review. This
document shall describe responsibilities for maintenance of stormwater improvements,
buffer yards, and lawn irrigation systems. The documents shall also include disclosures
that the City has identified the park as a prospective location for a water tower and that
commercial development is planned south of Meander Road.
14) The Developer shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Elm Creek
Watershed, Hennepin County, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota
Department of Health, the Metropolitan Council, and other relevant agencies.
15) The 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.
16) The Developer shall pay for all costs incurred by the City regarding the processing and
review of this application, including the drafting and review of relevant agreements and
documents and the review of construction plans.
Dated April 16, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Scott T. Johnson, ity Administrator -Clerk
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EliFabeth Weir, Acting Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Martinson, Pederson, Weir
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Crosby)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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