HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-093 Resolution Approving Mixed Use Stage II Plan for Medina Recreations IncMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-93
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MIXED USE STAGE II PLAN AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MEDINA RECREATIONS, INC. AND MEDINA LEASED
HOUSING ASSOCIATES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AT 510 CLYDESDALE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Medina Recreations, Inc. (the "Owner") owns approximately 4 acres of
property within the City located at 510 Clydesdale Trail and legally described as Outlot D,
Medina Clydesdale Marketplace, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Medina Leased Housing Associates I Limited Partnership (the "Applicant")
intends to purchase the Property and has made an application for a Mixed Use Stage II Plan and
Preliminary Plat; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing a mixed use development that consists of 26
townhomes on a private drive, along with ancillary improvements; and
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2014, the City granted approval of a Mixed Use Stage I
Plan (the "Stage I Plan") for the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Property is guided for a Mixed Use -Business use in the Comprehensive
Plan and zoned for Mixed Use; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is seeking density bonuses as permitted by the Mixed Use
District for affordable housing, sound suppression, and common recreational and open space;
and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing at which testimony was heard from all interested parties and following which the
Commission recommended approval of the Stage II Plan and preliminary plat under certain
terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, the City Council reviewed the proposed Stage II
Plan and preliminary plat for conformance with City regulations, considered the recommendation
of the Planning Commission, reviewed materials provided by City staff and heard from
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact for the Stage II Plan
and preliminary plat based on the requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances:
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1. The proposed development is consistent with the approved Stage I Plan, which, upon
full development, will be consistent with the required density, land uses, goals, and
objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed development is consistent with the objectives of the Mixed Use zoning
district as described in Section 842.1.01 of the City Code.
3. The physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed development
contemplated.
4. The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is
consistent with relevant district standards in the zoning ordinance.
5. The re -plat and proposed improvements will not cause environmental damage or
cause public health problems and will not conflict with public or private streets,
easements or rights -of -way, and development is not premature as defined in Section
820.28.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Medina,
Minnesota that the proposed Mixed Use Stage II Plan received by the City on October 10, 2014
is hereby approved 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 record any documents against the property deemed necessary
by the City Attorney in regards to ensuring the conditions necessary to maintain
the density bonuses are met.
3. The Applicant shall submit a Stage III plan and final construction plans for review
and approval by the City prior to construction activities being commenced.
4. All comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed.
5. The Applicant shall provide for a recreational feature for children 10-18 years old
in the common area subject to review and approval by City Staff.
6. No parking signs shall be installed along both sides of the private drive to allow
adequate circulation.
7. 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.
8. Upland buffers consistent with the City's wetland protection ordinance shall be
installed, with an easement granted over the buffers consistent with City
requirements.
9. The Applicant shall enforce policies and install signage to ensure that parking
spaces are reserved for guest parking and not commonly used by residents.
10. The Applicant shall enforce policies to ensure that trash and recycling bins are
stored within garages and are not prominently visible from surrounding property
or streets.
11. 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,
unless the Applicant confirms no irrigation systems will be installed.
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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 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.
14. The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the
City for the cost of reviewing the plat, plans, and other relevant documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that preliminary plat approval is granted for the
preliminary plat received by the City on October 10, 2014, subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1. The plat shall be adjusted to include the wetland, stormwater improvements, and
water supply improvements in easements.
2. The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney, including the
conditions of the plat opinion dated November 25, 2014.
3. The Applicant shall submit a final plat consistent with the conditions herein within
180 days of the date of this resolution.
Dated: December 16, 2014.
ATTEST:
By:
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
By:
i eth 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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