HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-64 Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for Enclave of Medina 5th AdditionMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2013-64
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION
TO BE KNOWN AS "ENCLAVE AT MEDINA 5TH 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 (the "Applicant") and Nolan Brothers, Inc. (the
"Owner") have made an application for a subdivision of land (the "Property") legally described
as:
That part of Lot 13, Auditor's Subdivision No. 241, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
described as follows: Commencing at a point on the north line of Lot 13, distant 524.35
feet west from the point of intersection of said north line with the west line of Lot 14 as
measured along said north line, thence south parallel with the west line of Lot 14, a
distance of 328.18 feet; thence west parallel with the north line of Lot 13, a distance of
663.65 feet, more or less, to a point on the west line of Lot 13, thence north along the
west line of said Lot 13, a distance of 328.13 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 13;
thence east along the north line of Lot 13 to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to develop the property into nine R-2 single
family residential parcels and to include these homes in the Enclave at Medina development to
the south; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 9,
2013, heard from interested parties, and following such hearing recommended preliminary plat
approval subject to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and the Planning
Commission recommendation on August 6, 2013; 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:
a. The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is not
premature for consideration.
b. The subdivision is appropriate for the physical conditions on the site including the
topography, storm water, natural resources, and soils.
c. The density proposed is consistent with the City of Medina Comprehensive Plan and the
lots proposed are consistent with the standards of the R-2 Zoning District.
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d. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
e. The proposed subdivision is not likely to be injurious to public health.
f. The proposed subdivision and its improvements will not conflict with public or private
streets, easements, or right-of-ways.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota.
hereby grants preliminary plat approval subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall
include the conditions described below as well as other requirements by City ordinance
or policy.
2. The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans received by the City on
June 7, 2013 except as modified by this approval. The design of all improvements shall
be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction.
3. The Applicant 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.
4. Prior to final plat approval, the Applicant shall provide detailed construction plans for
review by the City Engineer.
5. The Applicant shall pay a park dedication fee of $43,645.30 in lieu of additional land
dedication.
6. No lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be permitted to be connected to the City
water system. The Applicant shall provide details of alternative measures prior to final
plat approval.
7. The Applicant shall modify the design of the cul-de-sac as directed by City staff.
Driveways on Lots 2-8 shall be located as required by the City Engineer and Public
Works Director. The Applicant shall document the driveway location requirements on
these lots as recommended by the City Attorney.
8. The Applicant shall install a buffer yard exceeding the minimum standard of a 0.2
opacity along the northern property line of the subject site. Such buffer yard may include
replacement trees from other nearby development sites.
9. The Applicant shall submit an upland buffer planting plan.
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10. The Applicant shall modify the upland buffer width as permitted by the City's Wetland
Conservation regulations in order to increase available property for construction in the
rear of the homes along the wetland. If homes are constructed with the depth shown
upon preliminary plat plans, the person requesting the permit may be creating difficulties
for themselves and their successors in title on the ability to construct decks or other
improvements.
11. The Applicant shall address all comments of the City Engineer.
12. All comments of the City Attorney shall be addressed, and the Applicant shall abide by
the City Attorney's recommendations related to title issues and recording procedures.
13. The Applicant 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.
14. The Applicant shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Elm Creek
Watershed, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of
Health, the Metropolitan Council, and other relevant agencies.
15. 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 Applicant and approved by the City
Council.
16. The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat, construction plans, and other relevant
documents.
Dated August 20, 2013.
Attest:
By:
hnso City
By:
Anderson, Acting Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Martinson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Martinson, Pederson
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Martin, Weir)
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Admini
strator -Clerk
T. Jo
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