HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-078 Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for Capitol KnollMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2014-78
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION TO BE
KNOWN AS "CAPITAL KNOLL"
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Princeton Capital (the "Applicant") has made an application for a
subdivision of land (the "Property") legally described as:
That part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 118, Range
23, Hennepin County, Minnesota that lies East of the West 689.00 feet thereof and South
of the centerline of County Road No. 9.
WHEREAS, the Property is addressed as 1575 Hamel Road and currently identified in
Hennepin County property records with number 1111823330003; and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 29 acres in size and the Applicant has
requested approval for a subdivision into 3 Rural Residential parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 12,
2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and the Planning
Commission recommendation on September 2, 2014; 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 intent of the City of Medina Comprehensive
Plan and the lots proposed are consistent with the standards of the RR Zoning District.
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.
Resolution No. 2014-78
November 5, 2014
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants preliminary approval of the subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. Easement legal descriptions shall be provided to the City Attorney for review with the final plat.
2. An Upland Buffer conservation easement and planting plans shall be provided adjacent to
wetlands.
3. The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney with regards to title issues and
recording procedures.
4. Any comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed.
5. Lots 1 and 2 shall maintain a shared driveway access and meet all requirements and standards of
the City Code and Hennepin County. The easement and shared driveway agreement shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval.
6. The Applicant shall submit park dedication as cash -in -lieu of land in the amount of $16,000.
7. The Applicant shall dedicate a total of 60-feet of right-of-way for Hamel Road as requested by
Hennepin County.
8. 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 and other relevant documents.
9. The Applicant acknowledges that construction of any future animal structure will be subject to
relevant setback requirements. Current City regulations require an animal structure to be set back
a minimum of 150 feet from all property lines. The Applicant acknowledges that the proposed
width and shape of Lots 1 and 2 are within their control and any hardship for the location of
animal structure has been created by the Applicant.
10. The application for fmal 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.
Dated November 5, 2014.
By.
abeth Weir, Mayor
Attest:
By: r ..
Scott Johnso , City Administrator -Clerk
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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November 5, 2014