HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-061 Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat Approval to Wakefield Limited PartMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2014-61
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVAL TO THE WAKEFIELD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Wakefield Limited Partnership, LLLP (the "Owner") is the fee owner
of property located at 3085 County Road 24 (the "Property"), which is legally described in
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has requested preliminary approval of a plat to subdivide the
Property into three parcels consistent with the standards of the Rural Residential (RR) zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 13,
2014 and following such hearing recommended preliminary approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat at the September
2, 2014 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein,
made the following findings of fact in regards to the plat based on the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance:
1. The proposed 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 RR 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.
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:
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1. An Upland Buffer conservation easement and planting plans shall be provided around the
wetlands consistent with City regulations
2. The Owner shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney with regards to title issues
and recording procedures.
3. Any comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed.
4. Lots 1 and 2 shall maintain a shared driveway access and meet all requirements and
standards of the City Code and Hennepin County. The private easements and agreements
related to the shared driveway shall be provided to the City for review and approval at the
time of final plat application
5. The Owner shall pay a park dedication cash -in -lieu fee of $16,000 if no land dedication is
required by the City Council at the time of final plat review. At the time of final plat
review, the City Council may discuss and determine that a trail easement should be
required along Homestead Trail. If such easement is required, the cash -in -lieu fee shall
be reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the area of such easement to the
buildable land of the Property.
6. The Owner shall dedicate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way along County Road 24.
7. The driveway for Lot 3 shall be placed on the westerly portion of the lot, as
recommended by Hennepin County.
8. If deemed necessary by the City during final plat review, the Owner 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.
9. The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat and other relevant documents.
10. 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 Owner and approved by the City Council.
Dated: September 16, 2014.
Attest:
By:
Scott T. Jo on, City Administrator -Clerk
By:
izabeth Weir, 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, Martin, Martinson, Pederson, Weir
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
The North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 118 North, Range 23 West of
the 5th Principal Meridian, except that part thereof described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20;
thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East, assumed basis for bearings, along the
South line of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 726.40 feet; thence North 2
degrees 19 minutes East a distance of 131.80 feet; thence North 69 degrees 50 minutes West a
distance of 253.48 feet; thence South 74 degrees 59 minutes West a distance of 510.80 feet to a
point in the West line of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 0 degrees 17
minutes 14 seconds West, along said West line a distance of 85.00 feet to the point of the
beginning.
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