HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-37 Resolution Approving Preminary Plat for Reserve of MedinaMember Martinson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2013-37
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION TO BE
KNOWN AS "RESERVE OF MEDINA"
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Gorman Farm, LLC (the "Owner") owns property located at 525
Hackamore Road (the "Property"), which is approximately 80 acres in size and is legally
described in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Toll Brothers, Inc. (the "Developer") has made an application for
preliminary plat approval to subdivide the Property into 126 single family parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has also requested to rezone the Property to the R-1 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 9,
2013, and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat at the May 7, 2013
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in regards to the
preliminary plat based on the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance:
1. The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is
not premature as defined in Section 820.28 of the City Code.
2. The subdivision is appropriate for the physical conditions on the site including the
topography, storm water, natural resources, and soils.
3. The density proposed is consistent with the City of Medina Comprehensive Plan
and the lots proposed are consistent with the standards of the R-1 Zoning District.
4. The proposed subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage.
5. The proposed subdivision is not likely to be injurious to public health.
6. The proposed subdivision and its improvements will not conflict with public or
private streets, easements, or right-of-ways.
7. The proposed subdivision provides proper utility and street connections to
neighboring properties.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants preliminary plat approval for the subdivision subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1) Approval of this preliminary plat shall be contingent upon the adoption of an ordinance
rezoning the property to R1 - Single Family Residential.
2) The Developer shall enter into a development agreement satisfactory to the City which shall
include the requirements described below as well as other relevant requirements of City
ordinance or policy.
3) Prior to final plat approval, the Developer shall provide detailed construction plans for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
4) The Developer shall install all improvements shown on the plans received by the City on
April 5, 2013 and any additional improvements required herein. The design of all
improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing
construction.
5) 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 required improvements.
6) The Developer shall construct improvements for County Road 116 and shall be responsible
for the portion of the cost of future improvements to Hackamore Road as recommended by
the City Engineer or as otherwise required by the City.
7) The Developer shall dedicate right-of-way for County Road 116 along the western boundary
of the Property as recommended by the City Engineer.
8) The Developer shall provide additional information requested by the City Engineer to
confirm that flood storage of the large wetland to the northwest is not significantly reduced.
9) The Developer shall meet park dedication requirements as follows:
a) The Developer shall update plans to provide improved access to Outlot D. Either a 40
foot wide trail easement shall be dedicated or a 20-foot wide outlot shall be deeded.
b) The Developer shall also dedicate a 10-foot wide trail easement along Hackamore Road.
c) The Developer shall pay a park dedication fee of $604,672.75 in -lieu of dedication of
additional land.
10) The grading plan shall be updated so that Outlot C is adequate for use as an open play area
maintained by the HOA.
11) The City agrees to accept deeding of Outlot D for public ownership and maintenance as
proposed by the Developer. Such conveyance is not being required by the City pursuant to
park dedication requirements.
12) No lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be permitted to be connected to the City water
system. The Developer shall provide details of alternative irrigation measures prior to final
plat approval.
13) The Developer shall be responsible for the cost of improvements to the existing lift station
necessary to serve the proposed development.
14) If the City secures easements for the installation of a sewer main along the "future sewer
alignment" shown in the plans, the Developer shall install this line as opposed to the line
along County Road 116.
15) One side of streets shall be posted "No Parking" to allow adequate emergency vehicle
circulation.
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16) The street alignment of the north end of the development shall be reviewed when this portion
of the site is final platted to look for opportunities to line up intersections with existing
road(s) to the north, to improve circulation, and to reduce wetland and tree impacts.
17) Street names shall be updated as recommended by City staff for review by the City Council
at the time of final plat.
18) A system for the discharge of sump pump water shall be installed, the design of which shall
be approved by the Public Works Director.
19) All driveways shall be allowed to be set back a minimum of five feet from one of the side
property lines, provided the driveway extends from a side -load garage, is set back a
minimum of 10 feet from the other side property line and is consistent with width
regulations.
20) All comments of the City Engineer dated March 28, 2013 shall be addressed, and
construction plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to construction.
21) 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.
22) The Developer shall obtain Wetland Replacement Plan approval prior to final plat approval.
23) The Developer shall record Homeowner's Association (the "HOA") documents against all
residential lots which shall be satisfactory to the City. This document shall, among other
things, describe responsibilities for maintenance of stormwater improvements, HOA
recreational improvements, buffer yards, upland buffers, lawn irrigation systems.
24) The Developer shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Elm Creek Watershed,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of
Health and other relevant agencies.
25) The application for final plat shall be submitted to the City within 180 days of preliminary
approval or the preliminary plat shall be considered void, unless a written request for time
extension is submitted by the Developer and approved by the City Council prior to such time.
Such application for final plat shall include all of the property included within the approved
preliminary plat.
26) The Developer shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat, general plan of development, construction plans,
development agreements, and other relevant documents.
Dated: May 21, 2013.
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Attest:
By:
o son City
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May 21, 2013
Jahn Anderson, Acting Mayor
Scott T. J Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Martin
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Martin, Martinson, Pederson
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Weir)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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